PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drasek Riven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bee J Ping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Riven
vs
J Ping

190 cm
24
217 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

200 cm
23
215 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Drasek Riven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bee J Ping!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riven stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ping fails with the takedown
and Riven counters with a left and a right that stings Ping.

Riven gets caught flat footed, as Ping shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ping keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Riven's head.
Riven utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ping throwing strikes from guard but Riven blocks nicely.
Riven looking for a sweep. Not yet Riven, not yet.
Riven is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ping throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riven is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ping in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ping postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Drasek Riven wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ping fails with a takedown attempt.
Ping misses with a takedown attempt - Riven sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Drasek Riven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bee J Ping.

Riven drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riven wants to control from the top but Ping keeps moving.
Riven stands and throws Ping's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Riven is looking to take a break and control but Ping is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ping tries to escape but Riven is in control.
Ping is not content to let Riven control the position.
Riven is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ping will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Riven working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Riven working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riven looking to control but instead Ping has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riven stalling away here and it's allowed Ping to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drasek Riven dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Riven throws a hook but Ping avoids it easily.
Riven is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ping sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ping with a poor takedown

and Riven counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Riven is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ping is just riding it out for now. Riven eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Riven is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ping doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Riven.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riven wants to control but Ping is keeping him busy.
Riven works his way into side control.

Riven is trying to get an arm triangle but Ping is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Riven tries for a kimura but Ping is defending well.

Riven is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ping is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Riven tries for a kimura but Ping is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Riven tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Riven trying to control the position but Ping is working away.

Riven swings around for an armbar but Ping sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Riven's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riven is trying to control the position but Ping postures up.
Ping in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ping throws a big elbow that misses.
Ping in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ping is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ping loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Riven trying to keep a closed guard but Ping is proving a slippery customer.
Ping throws a strike but Riven rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ping wants to stand but Riven is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drasek Riven dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ping moves away from the strike by Riven.
Riven looks to land a combination but Ping avoids it well.
Riven misses with a left hand

and Ping counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Riven has his foot on Ping's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ping works his way back into a safe position though.
Ping with a nice head shot there.
Riven pulls Ping in to control the position.
Riven looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Riven has control of Ping's left arm, preventing Ping from doing any damage.
Ping is looking to work some ground and pound but Riven has wrist control.
Riven is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ping throwing strikes but missing.
Riven is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ping throwing strikes from guard but Riven blocks nicely.
Ping throwing strikes from guard but Riven blocks nicely.
Ping postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Riven is pulling down on Ping's head to control his posture.
Drasek Riven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ping with a nice head shot there.
Riven looking to control.
Riven is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riven stalling.
Ping wants to get back to his feet.
Riven passes to full mount!
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!

Riven jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ping is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ping and Riven has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Riven swings around for an armbar but Ping sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Riven's guard.
Riven is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ping missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Riven working a defensive guard here.
Riven bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ping's guard.
Riven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ping swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riven trying to control but Ping is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ping is keeping the position for now.
Drasek Riven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Riven slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Drasek Riven.
Well Riven has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drasek Riven!
A relieved looking Drasek Riven thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.