PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stone Mountain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Rivas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivas has chosen Cypress Hill-Insane in the Membrane as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mountain
vs
Rivas

190 cm
20
195 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

185 cm
28
196 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Phantom Fightwear
Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stone Mountain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Rivas!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rivas throws a left that rocks Mountain and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Rivas dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Mountain regain composure!

Mountain is rocked!

It looks like Stone Mountain has been cut.

Rivas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mountain knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Oh Mountain is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mountain is trying to get back to half guard.
Mountain manages to get back to half guard.
Mountain seems to have got his legs back now.
Mountain is concentrating on defense, preventing Rivas from advancing position.
Mountain has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mountain with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rivas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rivas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Rivas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mountain defends it well.
Mountain wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivas controlling the action here.
Rivas is thwarting Mountain's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mountain looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rivas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mountain is staying active underneath Rivas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mountain is trying is best to control the position here.
Rivas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Rivas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mountain sees it coming and defends easily.
Mountain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mountain makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mountain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mountain is pulling down on Rivas's head to control his posture.
Mountain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rivas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mountain seems keen to control Rivas's posture.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mountain has a takedown stuffed.

Rivas gets the takedown into side control.
Rivas working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mountain is trying to control Rivas's posture but Rivas avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rivas is trying to get an arm triangle but Mountain is defending well.
Rivas cracks Mountain with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mountain dodges the ground and pound from Rivas.
Mountain holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Rivas sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mountain is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mountain struggling a bit here.
Rivas fails to land a wild elbow strike.
I wouldn't like to be where Mountain is right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain wants to control but Rivas postures up.
Rivas landing strikes.
Mountain is trying to control Rivas's posture but Rivas avoids it.
Rivas tries to score with some ground and pound. Mountain controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rivas throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mountain is not content to let Rivas control the position.
Rivas connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mountain some visible discomfort.
Mountain struggling a bit here.
Mountain is looking to reverse the position.
Rivas tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Rivas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stone Mountain's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mountain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rivas counters with a right hand to the body.

Rivas clinches up against the cage.
Mountain has Rivas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rivas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rivas prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stone Mountain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivas tries for a takedown. No joy.

Mountain has Rivas pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mountain pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rivas tumbling to the mat - Mountain dives into Rivas's guard.
Rivas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivas looking to control.
Mountain content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rivas trying to strike off his back.
Rivas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mountain's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mountain trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mountain lands a couple of elbows.

Rivas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mountain trying to control but Rivas is working from the bottom.
Mountain is in close to Rivas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mountain landing with the ground and pound.
Oscar Rivas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mountain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rivas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mountain.
Rivas wants to sweep but no luck.

Rivas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mountain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mountain works over Rivas with some ground and pound from guard.

Rivas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mountain defends well.
Mountain postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mountain trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain scoring with some ground and pound.

Rivas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rivas keeping moving, preventing Mountain from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rivas throws a head kick but Mountain moves out of range.
Rivas tries to bum rush Mountain with a series of wild strikes but Mountain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rivas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mountain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rivas's waist but Rivas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mountain off to one side.
Rivas feints and then cracks Mountain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mountain down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivas throws a combination that misses

and Mountain decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rivas's guard.
Mountain wants to control from the top but Rivas keeps moving.
Mountain controlling from the top position.
Rivas trying to control the position.
Mountain lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mountain distracts Rivas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mountain passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stone Mountain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stone Mountain's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rivas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mountain defends it nicely.
Rivas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Rivas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mountain gets back to half guard.
Mountain manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Rivas is looking for a triangle but Mountain pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain lands a couple of elbows.
Mountain postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Rivas working for a triangle but Mountain defends it easily.
Mountain makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mountain lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rivas's guard.
Mountain missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mountain looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mountain is keen to just control but Rivas is a slippery customer.
Mountain winds up and cracks Rivas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mountain is taking a breather. Rivas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mountain is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mountain working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mountain working over Rivas with some ground and pound. Rivas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mountain passes to full mount!
Mountain working the ground and pound effectively.
Mountain has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mountain dominating with strikes here.
Mountain trying to control but Rivas is having none of it.
Mountain scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rivas?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain with good strikes from the mount here!

Rivas is rocked!
Mountain lands a big elbow - Rivas is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Rivas is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Stone Mountain!
A relieved looking Stone Mountain thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.