PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Riker (ranked 161 p4p, 447 weight class) and Richard Rockefeller (ranked 32 p4p, 68 weight class). Riker comes to the cage accompanied by Roulette. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Riker
vs
Rockefeller

190 cm
27
265
11 - 6 - 0

190 cm
24
273
12 - 4 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Riker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Rockefeller !
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Riker moves away from the strike by Rockefeller .
Riker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rockefeller sprawls and moves away.
Rockefeller with a nice calf kick.
Good exchange - Riker coming out on top.
Riker misses with a left hand
and Rockefeller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like William Riker has been cut.
A shot to the body from Riker misses
and Rockefeller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockefeller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riker was well out of range. Poor timing from Rockefeller .
Rockefeller misses with a body shot.
Rockefeller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riker.
The fighters circling - Rockefeller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Riker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rockefeller but Rockefeller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rockefeller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rockefeller avoids the body shot from Riker.

Riker moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rockefeller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Rockefeller breaks the clinch.
Rockefeller moves out of range of the strikes.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Riker blocks it.
Rockefeller misses with a lunging right hand
and Riker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rockefeller thinking.
Rockefeller misses with a looping left.
Riker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Riker throws a jab but it's blocked by Rockefeller .
Rockefeller throws out a loose jab but Riker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockefeller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rockefeller misses with a looping right.
Riker lands a really nice looking cross but Rockefeller seems unphased.
Rockefeller throws a leg kick but Riker moved away.
Richard Rockefeller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Rockefeller misses the target.
Riker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rockefeller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Riker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockefeller manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rockefeller counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Rockefeller finds it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rockefeller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Riker jabs Rockefeller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Riker loads up on a big right hand but Rockefeller slips the punch.
Rockefeller misses with an uppercut
and Riker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Riker throws a body shot but no joy.
Riker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Riker dives in and scores a takedown into Rockefeller 's guard.

Riker postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rockefeller is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Riker, into his guard.

Rockefeller stands up and waves to Riker to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riker slips a straight right by Rockefeller .
Rockefeller loads up on a big right hand but Riker slips the punch.
Rockefeller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riker.
Riker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rockefeller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rockefeller loads up on a big right hand but Riker slips the punch.
Riker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rockefeller sprawls and moves away.
Riker is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Riker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rockefeller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rockefeller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rockefeller is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Riker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Riker misses.
Riker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Riker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rockefeller was well out of range. Poor timing from Riker.
Riker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rockefeller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rikers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rockefeller moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riker scores with the left hand. Rockefeller knows he should have avoided that one.
Rockefeller misses with a looping right.
Rockefeller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Riker moves out of range as Rockefeller strikes.
Riker doesn't manage to clinch there - Rockefeller circles away.
Rockefeller is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Riker with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Rockefeller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Riker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Riker scores with a nice head shot.
Riker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Riker tries to clinch up but Rockefeller circles away and keeps his distance.
Rockefeller misses with a body shot.
Riker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rockefeller misses with a hook. Riker ducked under it nicely.
Riker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Donk. Rockefeller catches Riker right on the button with a cross.
Rockefeller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Riker works Rockefeller 's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker tries to clinch up
and Rockefeller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rockefeller throws a right hand that misses
and Riker counters with a left to the body.

Riker moves into range and clinches up with Rockefeller .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riker lands with a light punch inside.
Rockefeller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Riker scores with a shoulder strike.
Rockefeller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rockefeller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rockefeller blocking some punches.
Rockefeller working hard to break the clinch.

Rockefeller manages to break the clinch.
Riker avoids the body shot from Rockefeller .
Riker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Richard Rockefeller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Riker has taken the fight to the clinch.

Rockefeller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rockefeller throws a looping overhand right but Riker ducks down to avoid it.
Rockefeller loads up on a big right hand but Riker slips the punch.
Riker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rockefeller sprawls and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Riker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Riker.
Riker wants to clinch but Rockefeller slips to the side
and Rockefeller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rockefeller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller slips under a jab.
Rockefeller missing with a left hand there. Riker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rockefeller is fending him off so far but Riker persists. Nope, Rockefeller circles away and we're back to standing.
Rockefeller throws a low kick but Riker avoids it.
Rockefeller tried to score with a low kick but Riker checks it.
Riker moves out of range as Rockefeller strikes.
Riker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Riker throws a body shot but no joy.
Riker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Richard Rockefeller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rockefeller connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riker. Rockefeller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rockefeller jabs at Riker's body.
A swing and a miss from Rockefeller .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller looks to land a right hand but Riker moved out of range.
Riker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockefeller moves away.
Rockefeller now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Riker avoids it easily.
Riker is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Rockefeller misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Rockefeller misses the target.
Riker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Riker avoids the body shot from Rockefeller .
Rockefeller tries to work over Riker's front leg with a kick but Riker checks it.
Riker misses with a straight right.
Riker misses with a takedown
enabling Rockefeller to counter with a crisp jab.
Rockefeller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riker moves in looking to clinch but Rockefeller pushes him off.
Rockefeller doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Riker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rockefeller as he jumps to the side.
A little jabbing left from Rockefeller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Riker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riker connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Rockefeller misses.
A shot to the liver by Riker. Beautiful body shot.
Riker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rockefeller at a distance.
Rockefeller avoids the body shot from Riker.
Rockefeller appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Riker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockefeller throws out the jab.
Riker is looking to wear down Rockefeller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A swing and a miss from Rockefeller .
Riker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rockefeller sprawls and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockefeller swings widly with a right hand

and Riker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rockefeller 's guard.
Rockefeller wants to stand but Riker is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Richard Rockefeller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on William Riker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rockefeller misses the jab.
Rockefeller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rockefeller looks to throw the jab but Riker is out of range.
Rockefeller misses with a leg kick

and Riker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Riker.
Riker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rockefeller seems keen to control Riker's posture.
Rockefeller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riker.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker forces his way into half guard.
Rockefeller wants to get back to his feet.

Rockefeller manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Riker keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Riker has him pressed against the cage.
Riker jumps guard but Rockefeller stands there with Riker around his waist. Riker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rockefeller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Riker misses with a body punch.
Riker struggles to land a body shot inside as Rockefeller controls his hands.

Rockefeller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rockefeller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rockefeller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Riker avoids it easily.
Rockefeller throws a hook to the side of Riker's head but Riker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rockefeller lands a body shot.
Rockefeller throws a poor cross that misses
letting Riker counter with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Rockefeller .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rockefeller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Riker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Riker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rockefeller .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockefeller just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockefeller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Riker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rockefeller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riker.
Rockefeller missing with a left hand there. Riker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riker tries to counter with a takedown but Rockefeller is quick to defend against it.
Rockefeller misses with an uppercut. Riker saw that one coming.
Rockefeller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Riker.

Riker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Riker lands in his opponent's guard.
Riker wants to pass the guard but Rockefeller is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riker wants to control from the top but Rockefeller keeps moving.
Riker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Riker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Riker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Riker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rockefeller wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Riker misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riker trying to control the position but Rockefeller is working away.
Riker working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Riker's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rockefeller pushes Riker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Riker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
William Riker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riker misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Riker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockefeller is pushing Riker's head away, looking to escape. Riker manages to hold on to the position though.
Rockefeller tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Rockefeller is squirming around, avoiding Riker's attempts to control the action.
Rockefeller is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Richard Rockefeller just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on William Riker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A low kick from Rockefeller misses
and Riker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Riker throws the left hand but Rockefeller avoids the punch easily.
Rockefeller misses with a leg kick

and Riker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rockefeller is positioning himself well to prevent Riker advancing to mount.
Rockefeller looks like he's trying to stand up.
Riker is trying to control. Rockefeller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Riker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Riker wants to free his trapped foot but Rockefeller is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Riker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller is staying active underneath Riker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rockefeller is looking to escape.
Rockefeller is refusing to be controlled, as Riker sits in half guard.
Riker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Riker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rockefeller is staying active underneath Riker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Riker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rockefeller wants to get back to his feet.
Rockefeller felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Riker drops an elbow to the side of Rockefeller 's head.
Rockefeller pushes Riker off looking to stand but Riker dives back in and keeps control.

Riker is working for a kimura but Rockefeller is defending it quite comfortably.

Riker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rockefeller defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller pushes Riker off looking to stand but Riker dives back in and keeps control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Riker catches Rockefeller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rockefeller throws a head kick but Riker moves out of range.
It looked like Riker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Riker blocks a jab.
Rockefeller misses with a straight left.
Rockefeller throws a jab when Riker was well out of range.
Rockefeller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Riker moves in looking to clinch but Rockefeller pushes him off.
Rockefeller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rockefeller lands a right hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller throws a jab but it's blocked by Riker.
Riker tries to counter with a takedown but Rockefeller is quick to defend against it.
A swing and a miss from Rockefeller .
Riker throws a shot to the body.
Riker wants to clinch.

Riker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rockefeller !
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Rockefeller 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Riker working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Riker had his way with Richard Rockefeller in that round.
The cut man is working on William Riker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Riker swings for the body but Rockefeller moves out of range.
Rockefeller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rockefeller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Riker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Riker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rockefeller misses with an uppercut.
Rockefeller 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Riker under the eye.
Rockefeller connects with a jab.
Rockefeller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Riker clinches with his opponent.
Rockefeller prevents a body shot from Riker.

Rockefeller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rockefeller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Riker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Riker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riker lands with a nice combination. Rockefeller backs away looking to recover.
Riker misses the shot to the body.
Rockefeller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Rockefeller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rockefeller lands with a hook. Riker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Riker misses with a wild body shot.
Rockefeller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riker defending well as Rockefeller loads up on a big left hand.
Riker tries to clinch but Rockefeller is having none of it.
Rockefeller looks to score with a jab to the body but Riker is just out of range.
Rockefeller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rockefeller misses with a looping left.
Rockefeller throws a right hand that misses
and Riker counters with a stiff right hand.
William Riker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rockefeller .
Rockefeller misses the shot to the body.
Riker throws a hook but Rockefeller blocks it.
Riker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Riker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Rockefeller misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A punch combination from Riker misses.
Donk. Riker catches Rockefeller right on the button with a cross.
Rockefeller throws a body punch but Riker moves out of range.
Riker is looking to clinch but Rockefeller is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller cracks Riker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rockefeller misses with a hook. Riker ducked under it nicely.
Riker throws a hook to the side of Rockefeller 's head but Rockefeller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Richard Rockefeller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rockefeller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rockefeller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rockefeller scores with a hook.
Rockefeller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Riker blocks it.
Riker avoids the body shot from Rockefeller .
Riker wants to clinch
and Riker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Rockefeller . Those never looked like landing.
Riker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rockefeller lands a head kick. Riker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Riker is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Riker.
Rockefeller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riker manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riker fails to land the takedown.
Rockefeller was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rockefeller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riker.
A telegraphed right hand from Riker misses the target.
Riker ducks under a wild hook from Rockefeller .
A little feinted left hand from Riker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Rockefeller misses.
Rockefeller throws the left hand but Riker avoids the punch easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Rockefeller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rockefeller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Rockefeller !
Richard Rockefeller is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Richard Rockefeller thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.