PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Riddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Layden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riddler comes to the cage accompanied by Papa Roach - Getting Away With Murder. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Riddler
vs
Layden

170 cm
23
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

180 cm
20
155 lbs
6 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Jason Riddler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Mitch Layden!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddler scores with a three punch combo!
Layden fails with the takedown.
Layden walks into a left hand.
Riddler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Layden.
Riddler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jason Riddler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Layden moves out of range as Riddler strikes.
Riddler tries to bum rush Layden with a series of wild strikes but Layden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Layden shoots for a double leg takedown but Riddler sprawls well. He's pushed Layden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Riddler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Riddler throws a shot from downtown. Layden moves away and avoids it.
Riddler throws a big shot that misses.
Riddler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Layden moves in looking to clinch but Riddler pushes him off.
Riddler throws a big shot that misses.
Layden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jason Riddler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitch Layden.
Riddler stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Layden takes one to the chin there.
Riddler cracks a nice hook into Layden's ribs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Layden is defended easily by Riddler.
Layden has a takedown stuffed.
Riddler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Layden.
Nice straight punches there by Riddler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Riddler.
Riddler throws a hook but Layden avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Riddler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Layden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Riddler.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Layden.
Riddler throws a hook but Layden avoids it easily.
Layden shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riddler defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Layden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riddler throws out the jab.
A right-left combo lands from Riddler.
Layden slips a jab from Riddler.
Riddler scores with a decent looking hook.
Riddler misses with a hook to the body
and Layden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riddler looks to throw the jab but Layden is out of range.
A big right from Riddler misses.
Layden throws a series of punches but Riddler avoids them all with ease.
Riddler throws a hook but Layden avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Riddler.
Layden dodges the punch combination from Riddler.
A left lands for Riddler.
Jason Riddler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Layden closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Layden slips a jab from Riddler.
Layden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot lands for Layden.
Riddler is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Layden moves out of range of the strikes.
Riddler misses with an uppercut.
Riddler connects with a right hand. Layden shakes it off.
Layden moves out of range of the strikes.
Riddler misses with a combination

and Layden counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Riddler!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Layden is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Riddler has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Riddler!
Riddler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Layden keeping moving, preventing Riddler from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riddler looking to sit in guard and control but Layden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Riddler keeping moving, preventing Layden from controlling successfully.
Riddler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Layden is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Riddler scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Riddler finds it's way through Layden's defenses.
Layden lands with an uppercut that bounces Riddler off the cage and back into rage.
Nice defenses there by Layden.
Layden throws a combination that misses
and Riddler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Layden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riddler lands a jab-cross combination.
Layden throws a series of punches but Riddler moves out of range.
Layden defending well as Riddler loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Layden works over Riddler's head and body with a nice combination.
Riddler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Layden blocks a jab.
Riddler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Riddler throws a shot from downtown. Layden moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddler misses with a few strikes there.
Layden staying out of range there.
Riddler scores with a decent looking hook.
Layden moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Riddler. That snapped Layden's head back.
Riddler throws an overhand right that lands on Layden's shoulder, as Layden tries to avoid the shot.
Riddler misses the jab.
Riddler throws a looping overhand right but Layden ducks down to avoid it.
Riddler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Layden throws a head kick but Riddler moves out of range.
Mitch Layden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riddler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Riddler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riddler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Layden slips a straight right by Riddler.
Layden with a poor takedown
and Riddler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Layden lands a lovely overhand right.

That's two 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.
Riddler looks to throw the jab but Layden is out of range.
Riddler throws out a loose jab but Layden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riddler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Layden counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Layden sitting in guard here, content to control.

Layden drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Riddler dives on top into guard.
Riddler controlling from the top position.
Layden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Riddler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Riddler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jason Riddler wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Riddler loads up on a big right hand but Layden slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Layden clobbers Riddler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Layden with a poor takedown
and Riddler counters with a nice uppercut.
Riddler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Layden has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Layden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Riddler sprawls well. Riddler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Layden gets slowly back to his feet.
Jason Riddler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitch Layden.
Riddler missing with a left hand there. Layden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riddler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Layden on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Riddler misses the target.
Riddler misses with an uppercut. Layden saw that one coming.
Riddler throws a lazy right hand but Layden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Riddler misses with an uppercut.
Layden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mitch Layden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Riddler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Layden is looking to clinch.
Jab from Riddler.
Riddler avoids the body shot from Layden.
Layden staying out of range there.
Layden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riddler.
Riddler's corner calls for a 1-2. Riddler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Layden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Layden misses with a hook. Riddler ducked under it nicely.
Riddler throws a shot from downtown. Layden moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riddler loads up on a big right hand but Layden slips the punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Riddler!
Layden ducks under a wild hook from Riddler.
Riddler lands with a right hand.
Riddler throws a lazy right hand but Layden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Layden slips under a jab from Riddler.
Layden throws out a loose jab but Riddler uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Riddler misses its intended target.
Riddler misses with a hook. Layden ducked under it nicely.
Layden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riddler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Riddler throws a jab when Layden was well out of range.
Layden throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Riddler's waist but Riddler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Layden off to one side.
Riddler throws a series of punches but Layden avoids them all with ease.
Layden connects with a right hand. Riddler shakes it off.
Riddler misses with a straight right.
Riddler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riddler looks to land a right hand but Layden moved out of range.
Riddler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Layden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Layden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Layden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Layden.
A shot to the body from Riddler misses

and Layden counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Riddler is staying active underneath Layden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Layden is trying to work for a kimura but Riddler is defending well.
Layden tries to pass the half guard into mount. Riddler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddler pushes Layden off looking to stand but Layden dives back in and keeps control.
Layden is keen to just control but Riddler is a slippery customer.
Layden not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Layden is working for an americana but Riddler has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Layden was thinking about the submission.
Layden scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four 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.
Layden throwing strikes from guard but Riddler blocks nicely.
Layden slips nicely into half guard.
Layden is taking a breather. Riddler 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.
Layden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Layden working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Riddler's thigh. Riddler counters though and makes it back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Layden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Layden 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Layden!