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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myles Makdessi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
15 - 25 - 0 |
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Myles Makdessi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Makdessi is not content to let Riley control the position.
Makdessi moves into full guard.
Makdessi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riley is one step ahead there.
Makdessi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Makdessi is trying to control the position but Riley postures up.
Riley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Riley looking to sit in guard and control but Makdessi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Makdessi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley stops Makdessi from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley is looking to regain half guard here but Makdessi keeps moving and retains side control.
Makdessi wants to control but Riley is keeping him busy.
Riley regains half guard.
Makdessi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riley is just riding it out for now. Makdessi eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makdessi trying to control from Riley's half guard. Riley has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Makdessi trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom.
Makdessi postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makdessi is aware though and is defending well.
Makdessi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Makdessi trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom.
Makdessi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riley is trying to control the position but Makdessi postures up.
Riley keeping full guard, as Makdessi tries to pass.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Riley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Makdessi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Makdessi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Makdessi from controlling successfully.
Makdessi 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.
Riley pushing down on Makdessi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myles Makdessi dominated that round.
That's time! Riley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Riley shoots for a takedown but Makdessi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Makdessi shoots in for a double leg but Riley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Riley drives through with a takedown into guard.
Riley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Riley wants to pass the guard but Makdessi is keeping the position.
Makdessi keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully.
Riley postures up.
Riley throws a big right hand that misses.
Riley works over Makdessi with some ground and pound from guard.
Makdessi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riley is aware though and is defending well.
Makdessi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riley tries to stand but Makdessi is controlling from the bottom.
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.
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Makdessi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riley stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Riley.
Riley tries for a kimura but Makdessi is defending well.
Riley swings around for an armbar but Makdessi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Riley's guard.
Makdessi trying to control the position from guard on top but Riley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley is trying to control the position but Makdessi postures up.
Makdessi tries to free his leg and advance position but Riley is retaining full guard.
Riley controls Makdessi momentarily but Makdessi frees himself.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Makdessi trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom.
Billy Riley has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Riley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Makdessi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makdessi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riley.
Horrible takedown by Makdessi or perhaps it was just good defense by Riley which made him look bad.
Billy Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Myles Makdessi.
Riley throws a sloppy head kick and Makdessi moves out of range easily.
Makdessi shoots in looking for a takedown but Riley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Makdessi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Riley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Makdessi pinned against the cage. Makdessi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Riley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Makdessi pinned against the cage. Makdessi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Riley throws a solid leg kick but Makdessi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Riley.
Riley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Makdessi is just riding it out for now. Riley eventually gives up the hold.
Makdessi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Riley seems to be looking for submissions.
Makdessi is trying to maintain the position but Riley is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makdessi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Makdessi trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Riley dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Makdessi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Makdessi shoots in for a takedown but Riley shows good takedown defense.
Makdessi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Riley to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Makdessi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Riley wants to control from the top but Makdessi keeps moving.
Makdessi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Makdessi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Riley is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makdessi 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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makdessi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makdessi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Riley!
Makdessi trying to control but Riley is having none of it.
Riley wants to control but Makdessi is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Makdessi tries to control but Riley wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Riley manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Makdessi seems to be looking for submissions.
Billy Riley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Riley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Makdessi trying to control the position from guard on top but Riley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makdessi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makdessi throws an elbow that misses. Riley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Makdessi's guard. Nice move by Riley!
Riley passes Makdessi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Riley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Billy Riley.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Riley!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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