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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Razor Jenon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Riley (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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185 cm
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205 lbs
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188 cm
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Razor Jenon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ethan Riley! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jenon shoots for a takedown but Riley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Riley tries to sprawl but Jenon drives through with a takedown into half guard. Riley pushes Jenon off looking to stand but Jenon dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jenon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Riley sees it coming and defends easily. Jenon misses with a head shot. Riley uses the momentum to regain guard. Riley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jenon defends it easily. Jenon stands up and waves to Riley to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jenon misses with a takedown and Riley counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Riley goes for a takedown attempt but Jenon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jenon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Riley's sensitive parts. Riley throws a lazy body kick and Jenon counters with a shoot takedown. Riley fights it but they end up in guard. Jenon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Riley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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. Jenon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Riley wants to stand but Jenon is controlling the position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jenon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Razor Jenon wasn't doing enough on the ground. Jenon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Riley back to the cage. Jenon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Ethan Riley has been cut. Riley swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jenon looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jenon clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Riley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jenon goes for a double leg but Riley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Riley continues to drive forward. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razor Jenon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jenon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jenon moves into the clinch. Jenon has Riley pressed against the cage.
Jenon gets control of Riley's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jenon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Riley throws a strike but Jenon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Riley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jenon stopping the sweep attempt from Riley. Jenon stands up from guard. Let's bang! Riley tries for a takedown but Jenon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. No luck for Jenon with that takedown attempt. Jenon connects with a high kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Riley shoots in for a double leg but Jenon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Riley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Riley wants it to stay on the feet. Jenon feints and as Riley raises his hands in defense, Jenon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razor Jenon dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ethan Riley's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Riley shoots in and bounces Jenon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Riley wants to control from the top but Jenon keeps moving. Riley won't allow Jenon to sweep him here. Riley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jenon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Riley, into his guard. Jenon's corner is telling him to maintain position. Riley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jenon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Jenon'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 one minute gone in the round. Jenon 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 trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jenon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Jenon wants to control from the top but Riley keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jenon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Riley is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Jenon advances position into side control! You can see the frustration on Riley's face as Jenon controls the position. Riley wants to get back to his feet but Jenon drags him back down. Jenon wants to control but Riley is keeping him busy. Jenon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jenon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jenon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Jenon decides to take the fight back to the feet. Jenon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riley as he avoids it easily. Jenon shoots in but Riley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jenon closes the distance and clinches up with Riley, looking for a takedown. Jenon pushes Riley against the cage but Riley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razor Jenon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Riley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jenon is trying to defend but Riley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Riley lands a nice short elbow. Jenon is trying to get back to full guard. Jenon is refusing to be controlled, as Riley sits in half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Riley drops an elbow to the side of Jenon's head. Riley is keen to just control but Jenon is a slippery customer. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ethan Riley will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Ethan Riley's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Riley shoots in looking for a takedown but Jenon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Riley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. The fighters circle momentarily. Jenon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riley is defended easily by Jenon. Jenon with a poor takedown and Riley counters with a good low kick that Jenon was not able to check. Jenon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riley, pushing him back against the cage. Riley misses with some punches.
Riley is trying to break the clinch but Jenon has him pressed against the cage. Jenon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Jenon just leaning against Riley, taking a breather. Riley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jenon lands a body punch. Jenon successfully pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jenon 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. Razor Jenon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jenon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jenon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riley wants to pass the guard but Jenon is keeping the position. Jenon keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully. Jenon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Riley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jenon working for a triangle but Riley defends it easily.
Jenon can't keep his opponent in guard - Riley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Riley prevents Jenon from standing back up.
Riley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Jenon works his way to full guard. Good work. Jenon keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully. Riley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jenon swivels though and keeps the full guard. Jenon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Riley stops Jenon from standing up. Jenon keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully. Jenon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Razor Jenon wasn't doing enough on the ground. Riley shoots in and bounces Jenon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Riley trying to control but Jenon is working from the bottom. Riley looking to sit in guard and control but Jenon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jenon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Jenon passes Riley's left leg - he's now in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jenon is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight! Razor Jenon showed his dominance in that final round. Well Jenon 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razor Jenon!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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