PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bud Brockett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bud Brockett is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Riley
vs
Brockett

172 cm
18
142 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

176 cm
19
145 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bud Brockett!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brockett is fending him off so far but Riley persists. Nope, Brockett circles away and we're back to standing.
Brockett displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riley.
Riley fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brockett tries to bum rush Riley with a series of wild strikes but Riley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brockett swinging wildly here.
Riley stuffs the takedown.

Brockett decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brockett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brockett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Riley is looking to improve his position.
Riley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brockett scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brockett thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Riley to regain full guard.
Brockett is looking to work some ground and pound but Riley has wrist control.
Riley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brockett throwing strikes but missing.
Riley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brockett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Riley wants to stand but Brockett is controlling the position.
Brockett throws and elbow that misses. Riley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brockett's guard. Nice move by Riley!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Riley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Riley misses with a takedown attempt

and Brockett counters with a shoot takedown. Riley fights it but they end up in guard.
Brockett with a nice head shot there.
Brockett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riley controls Brockett momentarily but Brockett frees himself.
Riley is breathing heavily.
Riley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brockett throws a big right hand that misses.
Brockett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brockett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Riley's head.
Brockett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brockett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brockett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Brockett changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Riley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sloppy strikes there by Brockett.
Riley is trying to improve his position.
Riley is not content to let Brockett control the position.
Brockett in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brockett working the body and head with strikes.
Riley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brockett's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley is looking to control Brockett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Riley avoid being mounted?
Brockett lands strikes from half guard.
Brockett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brockett thows a huge punch but Riley dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brockett lands a nice short elbow.
Brockett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Riley defending well though.
Brockett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brockett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riley's head.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Riley scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bud Brockett dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Brockett lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Riley backs up against the ropes.
Brockett misses with a takedown attempt - Riley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Billy Riley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brockett counters with a one-two to the body.
Brockett lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Riley fails with the takedown

and Brockett counters with a single leg into guard. Riley didn't expect that.
Brockett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brockett is one step ahead there.
Brockett is working Riley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brockett with a flurry of punches that miss.

Riley is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Riley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Riley prevents Brockett from breaking the clinch.
Riley can't break the clinch.
Brockett can't break the clinch.

Riley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Brockett does no damage.
Riley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Brockett counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Riley looking for a guillotine here but Brockett defends easily.
Brockett working some strikes from top position.
Brockett preventing the sweep.
Brockett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brockett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brockett landing with the ground and pound.
Brockett throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brockett preventing the sweep.
Riley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brockett manages to get himself to full guard.
Brockett is looking to stand up but Riley isn't so interested in that idea.
Riley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Riley won't allow Brockett to get back to his feet.
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Brockett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Riley wants to stand and escape but instead Brockett has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Brockett thows a big elbow that misses.
Brockett throws a big right hand that misses.
Brockett thows a big elbow that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Riley tries for a takedown but Brockett circles away easily

and Brockett decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Riley's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brockett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bud Brockett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Riley tries to clinch but Brockett is having none of it.
Riley tries for a takedown but Brockett circles away easily
and Brockett counters with a two punch combo.
Brockett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Riley dodges the punch combination from Brockett.
Riley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brockett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brockett throws a series of punches but Riley moves out of range.
Riley misses with a takedown

and Brockett counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brockett.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brockett stopping the sweep attempt from Riley.
Bud Brockett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brockett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brockett throws and elbow that misses. Riley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brockett's guard. Nice move by Riley!
Riley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Riley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brockett manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Riley has Brockett in his guard.
Brockett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Riley's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brockett working some strikes from top position.
Brockett throwing strikes but missing.
Brockett lands a couple of digs.
Brockett wants to control from the top but Riley keeps moving.
Riley is trying to control the position but Brockett postures up.
Brockett postures up in Riley's guard and throws a big left but Riley blocks it.
Brockett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brockett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riley moves in looking to clinch but Brockett pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Brockett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brockett throwing strikes from guard but Riley blocks nicely.
Brockett lands a couple of elbows.
Brockett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brockett thows a big elbow that misses.
Brockett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brockett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brockett thows a big elbow that misses.
Riley trying to keep a closed guard but Brockett is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Brockett shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Riley is trying to defend but Brockett finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brockett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brockett thows a huge punch but Riley dodges it nicely.
Brockett misses with a head shot. Riley uses the momentum to regain guard.
Brockett wants to pass the guard but Riley is keeping the position.
Billy Riley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bud Brockett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brockett distracts Riley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bud Brockett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brockett has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bud Brockett!