PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Brown
vs
Riley

170 cm
24
160 lbs
9 - 17 - 0

186 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Riley!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Riley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Brown drops Riley with a beautiful combination! Riley stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brown is looking for the KO!

Riley is rocked!

It looks like James Riley has been cut.
Riley shoots and misses

and Brown decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Riley's guard.
Riley is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Riley's head.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riley seems to have recovered his senses.
Brown pushing down on Riley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brown is keen to just control but Riley is a slippery customer.

Riley is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Brown with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is looking to stall here but Riley recovers full guard.
Brown advances to half guard.

That's two 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.

Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Riley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown wants to pass to mount but Riley is defending the position.
Riley is trying to stand up here but Brown is controlling him well.
Brown stalling.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Riley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley is trying to stand.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown is looking to advance position but Riley won't allow it.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riley keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Douglas Brown just wasn't active enough.
Riley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brown counters with a left to the body.
Douglas Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Riley.
Riley with a lazy takedown attempt

and Brown counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brown.
Riley looks gassed!
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Riley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riley is aware though and is defending well.
Riley tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Riley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Riley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Brown counters with a nice double leg into side control. Riley won't be happy with that.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riley keeps working.
Brown tries to move to full mount but Riley actually manages to regain half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Riley can do anything to dispel that myth.

Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Riley sees it coming and defends easily.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Riley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown stops Riley from getting back to his feet.
Brown looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Riley is in trouble now - Brown has advanced to mount!
You get the feeling that Riley really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown wants to control the pace but Riley is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brown controlling his opponent.

Brown looking for a guillotine from mount but Riley is having none of it.
Riley tries to buck Brown off but he can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Brown punching from mount but Riley doing a good job of avoiding damage.
You get the feeling that Riley really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Brown goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Riley turns into him and now he's in Brown's guard.
Riley chips away with some ground and pound.

Brown has his foot on Riley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riley works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Riley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Riley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Riley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Riley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Riley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riley has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Riley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Riley is working Brown over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Brown working for a triangle but Riley defends it easily.
Brown throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Riley landing with the ground and pound.
Douglas Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Riley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Riley chips away with some ground and pound.
Riley postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Riley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Riley scores with a takedown into Brown's guard.
Riley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riley is working Brown over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Riley stands up over Brown, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Riley scoring with some ground and pound.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Riley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Riley is proving a slippery customer.
Riley landing some decent shots from guard.
Riley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Brown working for a triangle but Riley defends it easily.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley postures up and lands a big shot to Brown's brow.
Riley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Riley chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Riley postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Riley cracks Brown with a solid left hand.
Riley stands up over Brown, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Riley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Riley is in close to Brown's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Riley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Riley working some strikes from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riley landing with the ground and pound.
Riley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Riley is working Brown over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Riley with a nice head shot there.
Riley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Riley postures up and lands a big shot to Brown's brow.
Riley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Riley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Riley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brown's head.
Brown has momentary wrist control but Riley slips an elbow through the middle.
Riley is working Brown over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Riley defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.

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

Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riley is aware though and is defending well.
Riley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Riley landing with the ground and pound.
Brown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Brown is looking for a triangle but Riley pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Riley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Riley postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Brown has momentary wrist control but Riley slips an elbow through the middle.
Riley cracks Brown with a solid left hand.
Riley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brown's head.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Riley lands a couple of elbows.
Riley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riley postures up.
Riley chips away with some ground and pound.
Riley is working Brown over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Riley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brown manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Riley really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Riley's cut.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Riley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Brown shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Riley's guard.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is stalling in the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Douglas Brown wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Riley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Riley tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily

and Brown counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brown.
Douglas Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Riley.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Riley blocks nicely.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Riley is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Riley has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Brown off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riley.
Riley misses with a takedown
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Riley thinking.
Brown is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Riley has a takedown stuffed.
Riley misses with a takedown

and Brown counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Riley pushes Brown off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
James Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brown throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Riley was covering up waiting for the punch and Brown finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Riley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown content to stall in guard here.
Riley wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown advances position into side control!
Riley is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Brown had his way with James Riley in that round.
The cut man is working on James Riley's cut.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Riley fails with the takedown

and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. Riley fights it but they end up in guard.
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Brown is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Riley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Riley has escaped and now he's on top!
Riley distracts Brown with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown has momentary wrist control but Riley slips an elbow through the middle.
Riley works over Brown with some ground and pound from guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Riley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Riley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riley is one step ahead there.
Riley chips away with some ground and pound.

Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Brown has his foot on Riley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riley works his way back into a safe position though.
Riley chips away with some ground and pound.
Brown has momentary wrist control but Riley slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Riley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley landing some decent shots from guard.
Riley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Riley defends it easily.

Brown looking for a guillotine here but Riley defends easily.
Riley scoring with some ground and pound.
Riley throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
Riley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brown's head.
Riley working some strikes from top position.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley is in close to Brown's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Riley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Riley lands a couple of digs.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Riley scoring with some ground and pound.
Riley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Riley connects with a couple of short punches.
Brown wants to sweep here but Riley controlling him for the moment.

Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley lands a couple of digs.

Riley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Riley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Riley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Riley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brown has momentary wrist control but Riley slips an elbow through the middle.

Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Riley defends it easily.
Riley stands up over Brown, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Riley works over Brown with some ground and pound from guard.
Riley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Riley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brown has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for Douglas Brown!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Douglas Brown!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Douglas Brown!

Douglas Brown wins by unanimous decision!
Douglas Brown retains his welterweight title!