PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yael Parks (ranked 3863 p4p, 3875 weight class) and Samir Riggs (ranked 145 p4p, 146 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Parks
vs
Riggs

183 cm
18
177
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
210
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yael Parks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Samir Riggs!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parks but Parks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Parks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

Parks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Parks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Riggs is on top in guard.

Riggs is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Parks is proving hard to escape from.

Riggs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Parks trying to strike off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Riggs drops back looking for a leg! Parks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Parks manages to kick Riggs off! Riggs jumps back into Parks's guard.

Riggs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riggs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Parks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Parks tries to get out of the position.
Parks looking for a sweep. Not yet Parks, not yet.
Riggs looking to pass the guard.

Riggs is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Parks throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Riggs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Parks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Riggs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Parks is aware though and is defending well.
Riggs can't keep his opponent in guard - Parks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Riggs is trying to stand up here but Parks is controlling him well.
Riggs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Parks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Parks's back!
You can see the frustration on Parks's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Riggs is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Parks tries to roll but Riggs sticks to his back.

Riggs working for a choke but Parks is defending well.
Riggs is hanging on to Parks's back as he tries to escape.

Riggs has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Parks is trying to get back to his feet but Riggs has full control of the position and if anything, Parks has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Parks defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Riggs doesn't have the hooks in and Parks manages to turn into his guard.
Riggs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parks is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Parks is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Riggs throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Riggs tries to strike from the bottom.
Parks postures up.

Parks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Parks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Parks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Riggs working for a triangle but Parks defends it easily.

Parks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Parks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Parks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Riggs has his foot on Parks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parks works his way back into a safe position though.
Riggs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parks is one step ahead there.
Parks looking to pass the guard.

Parks drops back looking for a leg! Riggs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Riggs manages to kick Parks off! Parks jumps back into Riggs's guard.

Parks is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Riggs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Parks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Parks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yael Parks will probably get the nod.
That's time! Parks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Parks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Parks leaves Riggs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Parks fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs shoots for a takedown but Parks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Riggs dives in for a single leg takedown but Parks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Parks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yael Parks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samir Riggs.
Riggs misses with a takedown attempt - Parks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Riggs darts in and clinches Parks up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Parks'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.
Parks trying to control the position but instead, Riggs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Parks into the cage.
Parks leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Parks letting Riggs take a breather here.
Parks trying to control the position but instead, Riggs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Parks into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yael Parks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Riggs or perhaps it was just good defense by Parks, which made it look bad.

Parks has Riggs up against the cage in a clinch.
Riggs taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Parks stalling in the clinch.
Parks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Parks for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Riggs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Parks up against the cage.
Parks trying to control the position but instead, Riggs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Parks into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yael Parks.
Parks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Riggs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Riggs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Parks counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs trying to control the position but instead, Parks has worked for underhooks and has pushed Riggs into the cage.
Parks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Come on Riggs - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Parks stalling the fight.
A bit of stalling here from Parks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Riggs stalling.
Parks effectively controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yael Parks dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Parks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Riggs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Riggs shoots in for a takedown but Parks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Riggs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Riggs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yael Parks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samir Riggs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Parks misses with a takedown attempt

and Riggs counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Riggs.
Riggs stalls.
Parks stalling in the clinch but Riggs improves position.
Riggs wants to stall.
Parks taking a breather.
Riggs avoiding damage.
Riggs slowing the pace effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Parks is working for takedown but Riggs is calmly controlling the position for now.
Parks has Riggs pushed against the cage.
Parks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Riggs up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yael Parks.
Riggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Riggs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Parks tries for a takedown but Riggs circles away easily

and Riggs counters by moving into the clinch.
Parks slowing the pace effectively.
Riggs taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Parks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parks stalling in the clinch but Riggs improves position.
Riggs is pushing Parks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Parks jumps guard but Riggs stands there with Parks around his waist. Parks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Parks being controlled against the cage.
Parks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Riggs is stalling here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Parks as Riggs tries to tie him up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Samir Riggs.
Riggs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Parks circles away.
It looked like Parks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Riggs.
Parks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Riggs counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Riggs.
Riggs taking a breather.
Riggs stalling in the clinch but Parks improves position.
Samir Riggs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Parks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Parks as Riggs tries to tie him up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riggs slows down the pace here.
Parks stalls.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samir Riggs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Parks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

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