PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charlie River (ranked 236 p4p, 369 weight class) and Yasha Big Mouth (ranked 8 p4p, 17 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think River might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Waylon Jennings - I've Always Been Crazy. Big Mouth comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bigmouth Strikes Again kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

River
vs
Big Mouth

170 cm
28
143
21 - 10 - 1

169 cm
27
144
19 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Charlie River!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yasha Big Mouth!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Big Mouth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River half committed to a counter leg kick.
River fails in his attempt to clinch.
Big Mouth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
River misses with a hook.
River backing away here, and Big Mouth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Big Mouth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River misses with a leg kick
enabling Big Mouth to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Charlie River has been cut.
River moves into range and connects with a jab.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Big Mouth was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Big Mouth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Big Mouth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Big Mouth manages to avoid it.
River misses with a body punch
and Big Mouth makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Big Mouth takes one to the side of the head.
River misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by River's head coaches at Rivers Edge Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Charlie River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Big Mouth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling River to score with a decent uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
River scores with a nice body kick.
River thumps Big Mouth with a low kick.
River thumps Big Mouth with a low kick.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Big Mouth is just out of range.
River takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Big Mouth. That's going to slow River down.
Big Mouth with the inside leg kick.
Big Mouth misses the shot to the body.
Big Mouth moves out of range of the leg kick from River.
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Big Mouth throws a counter combo.
Big Mouth's corner calls for a 1-2. Big Mouth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot by Big Mouth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
River misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
River throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Big Mouth counter with a right hand.
River swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Big Mouth.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
Big Mouth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
River lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Big Mouth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Big Mouth misses with a straight left.
Big Mouth moves out of range of the strikes.
Big Mouth steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Big Mouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Big Mouth thows a left - swing and a miss!
River paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Big Mouth crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from River - the referee stops the clock and Big Mouth gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says River. Big Mouth manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Big Mouth ducks under a wild hook from River.
Big Mouth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
River with the inside leg kick.
A cross from River lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Big Mouth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Big Mouth lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Big Mouth thuds a left hand into River's body.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Big Mouth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Big Mouth follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
River drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
River throws a leg kick which misses Big Mouth's front leg but catches the back leg as Big Mouth tries to avoid it.
River swings widly with a right hand
and Big Mouth counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Big Mouth!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River with the inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Big Mouth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
River staying out of range there.
Big Mouth thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on River if he has to take too many more of those.
Big Mouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Big Mouth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
River sizes up Big Mouth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
River misses the body punch
and Big Mouth counters with a straight right hand.

Charlie River's cut is getting worse.
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Big Mouth is out of range.
Big Mouth scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Big Mouth misses with a low kick.
Big Mouth digs a good body shot into River's ribs.
Big Mouth tries to work over River's front leg with a kick but River checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yasha Big Mouth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charlie River's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Big Mouth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River.
River looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Big Mouth thinks about the counter body kick.
River scores with a jab to the head.
Yasha Big Mouth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Big Mouth looks to land a body kick but River moved away.
Big Mouth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on River. That did some damage!
Big Mouth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Big Mouth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
River throws a leg kick but Big Mouth moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Big Mouth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Mouth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Big Mouth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
River connects with a body shot that sends Big Mouth's belly button to the back.
Big Mouth lands a jab to the head.
River avoids the body shot from Big Mouth.
River swings for the body but Big Mouth moves out of range.
Big Mouth swings away with a body shot that misses
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by River.
River throws a sloppy body shot
and Big Mouth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River misses with a straight right.
River connects with a leg kick.
Big Mouth circles away from the clinch attempt
and Big Mouth counters with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River blocks a head kick by Big Mouth.
River looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

River gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Big Mouth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Big Mouth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt River or not.
Big Mouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Big Mouth blocks an uppercut.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Big Mouth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Big Mouth presses River against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from River.
Big Mouth prevents a body shot from River.
Big Mouth blocks a body shot from River.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Big Mouth controls the action.
Big Mouth misses with a hook to the ribs.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Big Mouth controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Big Mouth struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Big Mouth - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
River lands a right hand that snaps the head of Big Mouth backwards.
River misses with a body punch.
River's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
River working aggressively here.
Big Mouth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Big Mouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from River.
Big Mouth lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Big Mouth.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
River lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Big Mouth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Big Mouth blocking some punches.
River misses with a body punch.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Big Mouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Big Mouth's elbow.
Big Mouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River working aggressively here.
River leaning his opponent against the cage.
Big Mouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Big Mouth blocks a body shot from River.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Big Mouth can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie River dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charlie River's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A slapping leg kick lands for River.
Big Mouth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
River throws a leg kick that is checked
and Big Mouth counters with a nice low kick that buckles River's knee momentarily.
River throws a good cross that connects.
River is looking to clinch but Big Mouth is avoiding it.
Big Mouth tries to land a front kick but River steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Big Mouth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
Big Mouth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Mouth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Big Mouth! But no joy.
River tries to clinch but Big Mouth is having none of it.
River takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
Nice defenses there by Big Mouth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
River misses with a body shot.
River throws a one two combo.
Big Mouth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Big Mouth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and River is able to avoid easily.

River gets a clinch.
Big Mouth lands a hook that snaps the head of River backwards.
Good body shot from Big Mouth.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Charlie River has scored more points in the clinch so far.
River tries a body shot but Big Mouth blocks it.
River scores with a nice hook to the head.
Big Mouth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Big Mouth controls his hands.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Big Mouth lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River tries to work over Big Mouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Big Mouth scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Big Mouth tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Big Mouth lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Big Mouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Big Mouth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
Big Mouth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Big Mouth.
A shot in the inside from Big Mouth.
River trying to stall but Big Mouth improves his position.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Big Mouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Big Mouth misses with an elbow over the top.
River takes a shot to the head.
River is trying to maintain a safe position but Big Mouth gets an underhook and turns River into the cage.
Big Mouth lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Big Mouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Big Mouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Big Mouth has a couple of punches blocked by River.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
River works on Big Mouth's body with a couple of short punches.
Big Mouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Big Mouth on the inside.
Big Mouth can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
A short uppercut from Big Mouth.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Big Mouth.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Big Mouth working aggressively here.
Big Mouth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. River is defending well for now.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
Big Mouth tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Big Mouth tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Big Mouth throws a knee to the head but misses.
Big Mouth blocks an uppercut.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Big Mouth backwards.
River works on Big Mouth's body with a couple of short punches.
Big Mouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from River on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River tries a body shot but Big Mouth blocks it.
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Big Mouth swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Big Mouth lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from River.
River lands a body punch in the clinch.
Big Mouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Big Mouth.
The referee is keeping an eye on River - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River cracks Big Mouth with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasha Big Mouth really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie River's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

River throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
River misses with a body punch
and Big Mouth counters with a lovely straight right hand!

River instigates a clinch.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Big Mouth controls the action.
Big Mouth lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Big Mouth has a couple of punches blocked by River.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River throws a head punch that misses.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Big Mouth has a couple of punches blocked by River.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Big Mouth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Big Mouth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
River misses with a body punch.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River tries to throw a body punch but Big Mouth avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Mouth has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River digs a right hand into Big Mouth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Big Mouth's gas tank.
Big Mouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Big Mouth blocks an uppercut.
Big Mouth tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Big Mouth tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
Big Mouth has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River pushes Big Mouth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River is pushing Big Mouth up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Big Mouth controls his hands.
Big Mouth misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Big Mouth pushes River back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Big Mouth tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Big Mouth back against the cage.
Big Mouth throws a head punch that misses.
River prevents a body shot from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth misses with a knee strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Big Mouth.
River blocks an uppercut.
Big Mouth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of River backwards.
Big Mouth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Big Mouth.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Big Mouth.
River throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Big Mouth.
River lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Big Mouth.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
River tries to throw a body punch but Big Mouth avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River digs a right hand into Big Mouth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Big Mouth's gas tank.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
River tries to work over Big Mouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Big Mouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River blocks a body shot from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River misses with some punches.
River tries a body shot but Big Mouth blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Big Mouth misses with a body punch.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Big Mouth backwards.
Big Mouth lands a body shot.
River tries a body shot but Big Mouth blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
River tries to work over Big Mouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
River tries a body shot but Big Mouth blocks it.
Big Mouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Big Mouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Big Mouth misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Big Mouth.
River lands a nice uppercut.
Big Mouth misses with a punch on the inside.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice body punch from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth blocks a body shot from River.
River misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Big Mouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Big Mouth misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Yasha Big Mouth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Charlie River's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A shot to the liver by River. Beautiful body shot.
River wants to clinch.
Big Mouth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
River pivots, looking for a leg kick but Big Mouth is out of range and River settles back down.
River jabs Big Mouth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Mouth blocks the body kick.
River scores with a hook to the body. Big Mouth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
River fails to land with a series of punches.
Big Mouth replies with a solid counter kick to the body but River blocks it well.
River misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
River swinging wildly here.
River walks into a left hand.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth misses with an attempted mid kick.
River dips to his left and cracks Big Mouth with an uppercut!
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Big Mouth.
River jabs at Big Mouth's body.
River doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
River on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Big Mouth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yasha Big Mouth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Big Mouth checks a leg kick.
A head kick by River misses
and Big Mouth counters with a good low kick that River was not able to check.
A left and a right from River both land. Nice combination.
River throws a right hand that misses
and Big Mouth counters with a right hand to the body.
Big Mouth defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
River throws a chopping leg kick but Big Mouth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
River avoids the body shot from Big Mouth.
River appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
River misses with a low kick.
Big Mouth connects with an inside leg kick.
Big Mouth takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Big Mouth is out of range.
River backing away here, and Big Mouth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Charlie River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick from River, right into the meat of the thigh.
River takes a swing at Big Mouth's ribcage but misses.
River misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Big Mouth! But no joy.
Big Mouth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between River's hands.
River misses with a left hand
and Big Mouth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River throws a right hand that misses
and Big Mouth counters with an outside leg kick.
River falls off balance throwing a combination
and Big Mouth counters with a nice uppercut.
River wants to clinch up but Big Mouth keeps it at a distance.
River moves to clinch but Big Mouth breaks away
and Big Mouth counters with a low kick, right behind River 's knee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

River has closed the distance and engaged Big Mouth in a clinch.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Big Mouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Big Mouth lands with a right to the head.
Big Mouth prevents a body shot from River.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Big Mouth's elbow.
River tries a body shot but Big Mouth blocks it.
Big Mouth blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie River showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Big Mouth 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 47:48
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 47:48
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasha Big Mouth!
Yasha Big Mouth is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Yasha Big Mouth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.