PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scoop Riggleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darius Johnson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Riggleman
vs
Johnson

185 cm
23
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

189 cm
19
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

EFC Clothing

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scoop Riggleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggleman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Riggleman is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
Riggleman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson cracks the inside of Riggleman's front leg.
Riggleman throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Riggleman misses with a double jab.
Johnson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Riggleman checks it.
A slow jab from Riggleman misses its intended target.
Johnson swinging wilding here.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Riggleman moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggleman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Riggleman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Johnson has his feet on Riggleman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Riggleman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riggleman jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson throws a leg kick

and Riggleman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Riggleman.
Ground and pound from Riggleman.
Riggleman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Riggleman.
Riggleman prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Riggleman working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Johnson's thigh. Johnson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Riggleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riggleman lands a couple of digs.
Riggleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Riggleman isn't so interested in that idea.
Riggleman landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riggleman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riggleman postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Riggleman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Riggleman from controlling successfully.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riggleman.
Riggleman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Riggleman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson looks gassed!
Riggleman throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Riggleman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johnson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johnson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johnson!
Johnson wants to stand but Riggleman has his arm trapped.
Riggleman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scoop Riggleman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Riggleman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Riggleman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Riggleman throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Riggleman chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Riggleman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson wants to stand up but Riggleman is controlling him.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Riggleman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Riggleman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggleman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riggleman.
Riggleman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Riggleman with a nice head shot there.
Riggleman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Riggleman slips an elbow through the middle.
Riggleman postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Riggleman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Riggleman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Riggleman working some strikes from top position.
Riggleman won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Riggleman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggleman postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Riggleman is having none of it.
Riggleman lands a couple of digs.
Riggleman lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riggleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riggleman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riggleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Riggleman stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Riggleman lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riggleman.
Riggleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Riggleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Riggleman slips an elbow through the middle.
Riggleman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Riggleman is putting a hurting on Johnson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Riggleman working the head and body with strikes.
Riggleman lands some shots froms side control.
Riggleman lands a nice forearm strike.
Riggleman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johnson some visible discomfort.
Check out the look on Riggleman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Riggleman working the ground and pound from side control.
Riggleman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riggleman working the head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggleman is chipping away with strikes.
Johnson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Riggleman advances to full mount.
Riggleman lands with some strikes.
Riggleman scoring with strikes but Johnson is staying in there.
Johnson is bucking up trying to escape but Riggleman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Riggleman lands a nice shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riggleman lands a heavy elbow.
Riggleman with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Riggleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Riggleman is landing with some decent strikes but Johnson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scoop Riggleman 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Riggleman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.

Riggleman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson won't allow Riggleman to pass to mount.
Scoop Riggleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Riggleman lands strikes from half guard.
Riggleman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Riggleman thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Riggleman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Riggleman is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Riggleman there.
Riggleman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Riggleman is controlling him well.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Riggleman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Riggleman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Riggleman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Riggleman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Riggleman is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Riggleman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Riggleman prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Riggleman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Riggleman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Riggleman lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggleman lands with a punch from half guard.
Riggleman winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Riggleman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Riggleman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Riggleman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Riggleman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Riggleman stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Riggleman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Riggleman lands with a punch from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riggleman working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Riggleman there.
Riggleman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Riggleman lands strikes from half guard.
Riggleman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Scoop Riggleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Riggleman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Riggleman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Riggleman looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to stand up.
Riggleman controlling his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scoop Riggleman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Riggleman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scoop Riggleman!