PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Riot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mbeki Mbrowne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riot comes to the cage accompanied by Sabaton - Talvisota . Riot has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Mbeki Mbrowne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Riot
vs
Mbrowne

198 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

195 cm
22
266 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Infliction Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Riot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mbeki Mbrowne!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Mbrowne. No joy for Riot on that attempt.
Riot is breathing heavily.

Riot gets caught flat footed, as Mbrowne shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mbrowne works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mbrowne trying to advance position but Riot counters by regaining guard.
Riot keeping full guard, as Mbrowne tries to pass.

Mbrowne drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Riot dives on top into guard.

Mbrowne had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Riot is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mbrowne Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Riot's back instead.

Mbrowne is persistently looking for the submission but Riot is defending it well.

Mbrowne is looking for the choke from the back position but Riot is controlling his hands well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Riot grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mbrowne struggling to keep hold of the position.

Mbrowne is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Riot has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Riot has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Riot manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mbrowne's guard. Nice work there by Riot.
Riot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riot forces his way into half guard.
Riot stops Mbrowne from getting back to his feet.
Riot not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mbrowne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Riot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Riot's back!
Mbrowne connects with a big shot to the side of Riot's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Riot is taking damage to the body and head.

It looks like Max Riot has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mbrowne keeps control of the position as Riot tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mbrowne biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mbrowne is hanging on to Riot's back as he tries to escape.

Mbrowne working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Riot is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Mbrowne has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Riot taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mbeki Mbrowne!