PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colt Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dell Trotter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dell Trotter has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Riley
vs
Trotter

171 cm
27
158 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

182 cm
26
165 lbs
15 - 6 - 1

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Colt Riley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Dell Trotter!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trotter.
Riley throws a head kick that misses.
Riley loads up on a big right hand but Trotter slips the punch.
Trotter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Trotter does no damage.
Trotter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Trotter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riley throws a half hearted mid kick.

Trotter tries to keep at a distance but Riley has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Riley as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riley.

Riley has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Trotter is trying to keep an underhook but Riley manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Riley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riley trying to control the action but Trotter is working from the bottom.

Trotter actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trotter wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Trotter is pressing down on Riley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Riley throws a big elbow that misses.
Riley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Trotter taking punishment in the form of punches.

Riley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Riley is looking to take a break and control but Trotter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trotter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Riley stands up and beckons Trotter to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Trotter misses.
Trotter thows a body shot but no joy.
Trotter lands a nice looking body shot.
Trotter walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riley walks into a left hand.
Trotter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riley.
Trotter ducks under a wild hook from Riley.
Riley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riley thows a body shot but no joy.
Trotter leaves Riley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Riley looks to land a combination but Trotter avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trotter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Riley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trotter.
Trotter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riley moves out of range of the strikes.
Riley misses with a two punch combination.
Trotter looks to throw the jab but Riley is out of range.

Riley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Riley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Trotter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Riley working the ground and pound effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trotter can't escape the position.
Riley lands a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Trotter is looking to improve his position but Riley isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Riley connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Riley looking to control but Trotter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trotter is looking to get to half guard.
Riley lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colt Riley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Riley slips a jab from Trotter.
Trotter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trotter throws an overhand right that lands on Riley's shoulder, as Riley tries to avoid the shot.
Trotter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trotter scores with a decent looking hook.
Trotter misses with a hook
and Trotter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trotter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trotter throws the left hand but Riley avoids the punch easily.
Trotter might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Trotter.
Riley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trotter looks to land a combination but Riley avoids it well.
Trotter misses with a right hand
letting Riley counter with a right hand.
Riley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trotter.
Riley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Riley moves into the clinch.
Riley lands a shot to the body.
Riley just leaning against Trotter, taking a breather.
Trotter is looking to break free of the clinch but Riley has double underhooks.

Trotter manages to break the clinch.
Trotter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Riley jabs at Trotter's body.
Riley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trotter moves away.
Dell Trotter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Trotter misses.
Riley dips to his left and cracks Trotter with an uppercut!
Riley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trotter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trotter throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Riley. Those never looked like landing.
Trotter moves away from the strike by Riley.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley tries to clinch up but Trotter circles away and keeps his distance.
Dell Trotter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Riley.
A telegraphed right hand from Trotter misses the 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!
A swing and a miss from Trotter.
Riley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trotter.
Riley misses with a double jab.
Trotter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riley throws a leg kick but Trotter sees it coming and moves out of range.
Trotter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Trotter misses with a looping right.
Riley throws a body punch but Trotter moves out of range.
Trotter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Trotter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trotter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trotter has his takedown stuffed
and Riley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Riley throws a wild body kick that Trotter sees coming a mile off.
Trotter misses with a few strikes there.
Trotter looks to throw the jab but Riley is out of range.
Trotter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riley was well out of range. Poor timing from Trotter.
Riley ducks under a wild hook from Trotter.
Trotter throws an off balance right hand

and Riley counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Trotter's guard now.
Trotter is breathing heavily.
Riley cracks Trotter with a solid left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trotter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Riley stopping the sweep attempt from Trotter.

Trotter looking for a guillotine here but Riley defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley stopping the sweep attempt from Trotter.
Riley slips nicely into half guard.
Riley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Riley.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trotter is staying active underneath Riley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trotter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Riley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colt Riley dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Trotter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trotter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riley.
Trotter moves away from the strike by Riley.
Trotter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Trotter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good exchange - Riley coming out on top.
Riley slips under a jab from Trotter.
Trotter misses with a looping left.
Trotter lands a right hook to the body.
Riley looks to score with a jab to the body but Trotter is just out of range.
Riley throws a hook but Trotter blocks it.
Trotter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Trotter does no damage.
Riley fails with a takedown attempt.
Riley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trotter was well out of range. Poor timing from Riley.
Trotter throws a nice looking combination but Riley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Trotter does no damage.
Trotter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riley.
Trotter misses with a right hand

and Riley counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Trotter's guard now.
Trotter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Trotter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Riley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Riley postures up and lands a big shot to Trotter's brow.
Riley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley trying to control but Trotter is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Trotter wants to sweep here but Riley controlling him for the moment.
Riley trying to control but Trotter is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trotter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Riley controls the pace.
Riley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Riley cracks Trotter with a solid left hand.

Trotter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Trotter keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully.
Riley throwing strikes but missing.
Trotter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley is positioning himself well to prevent Trotter advancing to mount.
Trotter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Trotter there.
Trotter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Riley trying to control but Trotter postures up.
Trotter prevents Riley from standing back up.
Colt Riley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Trotter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Riley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Trotter misses with a head shot. Riley uses the momentum to regain guard.
Riley wants to stand up but Trotter is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trotter tries to free his leg and advance position but Riley is retaining full guard.
Riley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Trotter is looking to advance position but Riley has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Trotter is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley controlling from mount.
Trotter is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colt Riley clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Trotter throws a shot from downtown. Riley moves away and avoids it.
Trotter lands with an uppercut that bounces Riley off the cage and back into range.
Riley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trotter moves away.
Trotter misses with a hook.
A jab from Trotter misses.
Riley misses the shot to the body.
Riley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Riley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Trotter back to the cage. Riley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Riley thows a body shot but no joy.
Riley throws a chopping leg kick but Trotter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Trotter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riley was well out of range. Poor timing from Trotter.
Riley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trotter's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley throws a shot from downtown. Trotter moves away and avoids it.
Trotter looks to land a left hand but Riley moved out of range nicely.
Trotter misses with a wild combination.
Riley slips a jab and a cross from Trotter.
Riley misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Riley catches Trotter right on the button with a cross.
Trotter blocks a jab.
Riley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Riley has Trotter up against the cage in a clinch.

Trotter pulls guard.
Trotter is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Trotter has momentary wrist control but Riley slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley stopping the sweep attempt from Trotter.
Riley trying to control but Trotter is working from the bottom.
Riley landing with the ground and pound.
Trotter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riley is one step ahead there.
Riley wants to control from the top but Trotter keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Riley stopping the sweep attempt from Trotter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

We're going to have a standup here because Colt Riley wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Trotter avoids the body shot from Riley.
Trotter stuffs the takedown.
Riley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Trotter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trotter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riley.
Trotter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A lazy left from Trotter finds it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trotter scores with the left hand. Riley knows he should have avoided that one.
Trotter lands a jab-cross combination.
Riley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trotter.
An inside leg kick from Riley misses.
Trotter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Riley on the side of the head.
Riley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riley moves out of range as Trotter strikes.
Trotter misses with a hook. Riley ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trotter misses with a left hand
letting Riley counter with a right hand.
Trotter misses with an uppercut

so Riley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colt Riley had his way with Dell Trotter in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Riley ducks under a wild hook from Trotter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riley. Trotter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trotter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trotter moves away.
Riley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riley takes one on the button.
Riley defending well as Trotter loads up on a big left hand.
Trotter misses the jab.
Trotter looks to land a left hand but Riley moved out of range nicely.
Riley slips a jab and a cross from Trotter.
Trotter misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Riley catches Trotter right on the button with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley shoots in for a takedown but Trotter shows good takedown defense.
Riley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Trotter. That snapped Riley's head back.
Riley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Riley lands with an uppercut that bounces Trotter off the cage and back into range.

Trotter is rocked!

Riley clinches.
Trotter jumps guard but Riley stands there with Trotter around his waist. Trotter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Trotter is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Trotter is trying to stall.
Trotter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Trotter is still on wobbly legs! Can Riley finish him?
Trotter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Riley has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Trotter regains guard immediately.
Trotter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Riley's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riley managing to control the position.
Trotter seems to have recovered his senses.
Riley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trotter is working Riley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Trotter throws a big elbow that misses.
Trotter trying to control the position from guard on top but Riley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Riley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Trotter wants to get back to full guard.
Trotter moves into full guard.

Trotter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Trotter keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Trotter looking for a guillotine here but Riley defends easily.
Riley distracts Trotter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Trotter being controlled here, momentarily.
Dell Trotter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riley landing with the ground and pound.
Trotter working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trotter lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Riley!
Trotter throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Riley because Trotter loaded up on that one.
Trotter lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Colt Riley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Riley reaches up and holds on to Trotter to control the position.
Trotter throws some wild stikes that Riley manages to avoid easily.
Riley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trotter thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Riley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dell Trotter.
Well Riley 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:46
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colt Riley!
Colt Riley retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Colt Riley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.