PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colt Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: It's A Fight. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Riley
vs
Johnson

171 cm
30
158 lbs
20 - 3 - 0

180 cm
27
169 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Colt Riley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Riley slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice shot lands for Riley.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Riley moves out of range easily.
Riley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Riley misses the shot to the body.
Riley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.

Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Riley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Riley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Riley.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Riley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Riley's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colt Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Riley misses with a punch to the body.
Riley misses with the head strike.
Riley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson just leaning against Riley, taking a breather.
Johnson pushes Riley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Riley.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riley.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Riley blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riley backwards.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Riley is keeping busy.
Riley lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Riley is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Riley into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Riley blocks an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
A short uppercut from Riley.
Riley can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Riley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Riley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson cracks Riley with a nice body shot.
Johnson tries a body shot but Riley blocks it.
Riley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Riley controls his hands.
Riley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Riley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Riley tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Riley avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Riley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
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!
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riley manages to avoid it.

Riley rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Riley lands a nice uppercut.
Riley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson works on Riley's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Riley.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Riley.
Riley working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riley.
Riley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Riley at a distance.
Riley misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Riley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Riley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riley. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and Riley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Riley circles away.
Johnson stuns Riley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson jabs at Riley's body.
Colt Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riley. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson leaves Riley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Riley misses its intended target.
Riley misses with a right hand

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Riley controls the action.
Riley misses with a punch to the body.
Riley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson avoiding damage as Riley throws knees to the body.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Riley backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Riley.
Riley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley blocks a body shot from Johnson.

Riley lands a takedown into guard.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Riley tries to pass.
Riley throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Riley wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Riley is fighting to break Johnson's control of his arms but Johnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Riley passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Riley.
Johnson tries to roll over but Riley keeps him under control.
Riley is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson wants to control the action here but instead Riley manages to pass to full mount!
Johnson manages to control the position for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andy Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Riley throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andy Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riley lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Riley's leg but Riley calmly moves out of range.
Riley tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Riley throws a series of strikes that have Johnson backpedaling.

Johnson moves into the clinch.
Riley tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Riley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Riley.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Riley.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Riley.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Riley controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Riley tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson is trying to stall.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Riley controls the action.
Riley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Riley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Riley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Riley lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Riley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Johnson is leaning against Riley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Riley misses with a body punch.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riley misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riley.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Riley.
Riley wants a takedown but no success here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Riley blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Riley avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Riley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Riley controls the action.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Riley.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colt Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee calls for Johnson to work.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Riley blocks an uppercut.
Riley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson tries to work over Riley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley prevents a body shot from Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from Riley fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Riley fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Riley.
Riley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Riley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Riley.
Riley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riley can't get the takedown.
Riley wants a takedown.
Riley wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Riley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson tries to work over Riley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andy Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riley is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Riley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riley's elbow.
Riley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Riley misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Riley avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Johnson really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Riley misses with a body shot
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Riley is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Riley lands with a shot to the body.
Riley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Riley keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Riley pushes him off.
Riley misses with a left hand

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Riley lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Riley seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Johnson is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Riley avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Riley.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Riley is looking for a takedown.
Johnson stalling in the clinch.
Riley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riley digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Riley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Riley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Riley can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Riley as Johnson tries to tie him up.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Riley avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Riley can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson is looking to control Riley's arms but Riley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage.
Riley blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Johnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Riley up against the cage.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Riley.
Riley struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Riley misses with a punch to the body.
Riley misses with a punch to the body.
Riley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colt Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Johnson.
Riley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riley lands a body punch.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Riley controls the action.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Riley.
Riley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Riley controls the action.
Riley can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riley.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Riley tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Riley back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Riley controls his hands.
Riley misses with an elbow over the top.
Riley blocks an uppercut.
Riley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Riley has Johnson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Riley pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Johnson tumbling to the mat - Riley dives into Johnson's guard.

Riley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Riley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Johnson dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Riley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Riley moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Riley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Riley moves into the clinch successfully.
Riley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Riley.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Riley.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson trying to control the position but instead, Riley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnson into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Riley blocking some punches.
Riley stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Riley controls his hands.
Riley presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Riley is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Riley controls the action.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson tries to work over Riley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Riley works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riley.
Riley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson is struggling to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Riley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Johnson pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Riley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Riley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colt Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Riley misses with a punch to the body.
Riley lands a body shot.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
A short body shot lands from Riley as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Riley looking to stall.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Riley controls his hands.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Riley.
Riley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Riley misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Riley struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Colt Riley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Riley.
Still in the clinch, Riley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Riley.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riley tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Riley back against the cage.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Riley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Riley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riley backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andy Johnson.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Johnson!
Andy Johnson is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Andy Johnson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.