PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leland Riggs (ranked 23939 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dab Life (ranked 7160 p4p, 0 weight class). Dab Life is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Riggs
vs
Life

184 cm
19
278 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

213 cm
18
250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leland Riggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dab Life!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Life tries to clinch there but Riggs circles away.
Life throws a series of strikes that have Riggs backpedaling.

It looks like Leland Riggs has been cut.

Life is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Riggs's half guard.

Riggs has one foot on Life's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Life.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riggs struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Riggs wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Riggs managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Life.
Life trying to control the action but Riggs is working from the bottom.
Life throws a strike aimed at the side of Riggs's head but Riggs avoids it well.

Life decides to stand back up.

Riggs moves into the clinch.

Life pulls guard effortlessly.
Riggs stopping the sweep attempt from Life.
Riggs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Riggs cracks Life with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs throws a big right hand that misses.
Riggs is fighting to break Life's control of his arms but Life is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Riggs with a nice head shot there.
Riggs is stalling in the full guard.
Life utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Riggs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Riggs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Life darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Riggs has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Life is on him like a limpet, forcing Riggs back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Life gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Riggs manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Life doesn't manage to clinch there - Riggs circles away.
Life is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Riggs tries to counter with a takedown but Life is quick to defend against it.

Life drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Riggs wants to control but Life postures up.
Riggs keeps Life under control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Riggs sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Life is trying to work for a kimura but Riggs is defending well.
Riggs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Riggs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Life pulls his head out easily.
Riggs controlling the position well.
Riggs trying to control but Life postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leland Riggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leland Riggs'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.

Riggs gets caught napping as Life dives in and scores a takedown. Riggs manages to retain guard.
Riggs can't keep his opponent in guard - Life advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Life trying to control from Riggs's half guard. Riggs has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Riggs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Life controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Life thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Riggs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riggs keeping moving, preventing Life from controlling successfully.
Riggs striking off his back, scoring a few points.

Riggs working for a triangle but Life defends it easily.
Riggs striking from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Riggs keeping moving, preventing Life from controlling successfully.

Riggs has his foot on Life's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Life works his way back into a safe position though.

Riggs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Life defends well.

Riggs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Life trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Riggs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Life looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Riggs!

Riggs throws Life to one side and escapes!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Riggs.

Life throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Life looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Riggs!
Life is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Riggs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Riggs bucks up and tries to throw Life off but instead Life has got his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dab Life will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Leland Riggs's cut.
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!

Riggs avoids a kick to the body.
Riggs is looking to counter the offense by Life and move into the clinch.

Life closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Riggs quickly recovers to half guard.
Riggs tries to kick Life off in order to stand up. Life Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Life tries to advance to mount but can't.
Riggs keeps Life under control for a moment.
Riggs is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs wants to control but Life postures up.
Life wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riggs keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Riggs is trying to control but can't.

Riggs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Life is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Life blocks the strikes from Riggs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Life is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Riggs tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Life manages to move to mount!
Riggs wants to control but Life is having none of it.
Riggs swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

Life is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Riggs can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Life thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Riggs tries to hold on but Life postures up.
Riggs throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Life controlling the position easily from mount.
Life thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's four 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.
Riggs is trying to escape the mount.
Riggs tries to hold on but Life postures up.
Riggs slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riggs trying to control but Life postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dab Life comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Life has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dab Life!