PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hammer Time (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer Time has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Time
vs
Riddle

150 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hammer Time!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Riddle!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Riddle scores with a jab to the head.
Time moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Time takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Riddle rushes Time and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Riddle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Riddle taking a breather.
Riddle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Riddle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee calls for Riddle to work.
Time looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Time being controlled against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Riddle as the two fighters clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle is stalling here.
Time is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Riddle is defending well.
Riddle manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Riddle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Riddle blocking some punches.
Riddle lands a shoulder strike.
Riddle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Time is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Riddle to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hammer Time. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riddle is working Time over against the cage.
A short left from Riddle.
Time tries to throw a body punch but Riddle avoids it by throwing Time back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Time's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Riddle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Time backwards.
A short right from Riddle on the inside.
Time tries to pull guard but Riddle won't allow it.
Riddle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Time is looking to control Riddle's arms but Riddle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Time has his back to the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Riddle takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riddle lands a body shot.
Time is breathing heavily.
Time has had enough of the clinch but Riddle keeps him there for the moment.
Riddle digs a right hand into Time's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Time's gas tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Riddle.
Riddle holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Time misses with a body punch.
Time tries for a takedown but Riddle manages to get underhooks.
Time tries for a takedown. No joy.
Riddle's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right handed body shot lands from Riddle.
Riddle lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riddle.
A short body shot lands from Riddle as the two fighters clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Riddle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Riddle.
Riddle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Time backwards.
Riddle is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Riddle pushes Time back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Riddle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riddle lands a nice uppercut.
Riddle scores with a shoulder strike.
Riddle presses Time against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Riddle taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riddle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Time or not.
Riddle pushes Time back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Riddle dominated that round.
That's time! Time's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Time on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Riddle. Riddle obviously looking to wear him down.
Riddle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Justin Riddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Riddle.
Riddle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Riddle connects with an inside leg kick.
Riddle connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riddle lands a head kick!
Time moves in looking to clinch but Riddle pushes him off.
Riddle scores with a punch to the head.
Riddle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riddle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Riddle, as that shot connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Riddle.
Riddle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Riddle clinches.
A short left from Riddle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Riddle lands a body shot.
Time takes a shot to the head.
Riddle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Justin Riddle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Riddle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Times head.
Riddle lands a hook that snaps the head of Time backwards.
Riddle is struggling to control the position.
A body shot lands from Riddle.
A shot in the inside from Riddle.
Riddle is leaning against Time and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riddle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Riddle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Time fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Riddle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riddle lands with a light punch inside.
Riddle stalling the fight.
Riddle cracks Time with a nice body shot.
Riddle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Time or not.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Riddle takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Riddle slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Justin Riddle.
Riddle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Riddle lands with a good body shot.
Time takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Riddle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Riddle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Time has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Riddle.
Time gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Time on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Justin Riddle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Riddle rushes Time and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Riddle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Time backwards.
A body shot lands from Riddle.
Riddle is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Riddle continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A shot in the inside from Riddle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Time wants to take the fight to the mat but Riddle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Riddle lands a right hand.
Riddle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Time backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Riddle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Riddle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Riddle thuds a left hand into Time's body.
Riddle lands a jab to Time's midsection.
Riddle is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
An inside leg kick lands from Riddle.
Riddle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Riddle - just one landing.
Riddle connects with a solid leg kick.
Time moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Riddle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Riddle forces Time back against the cage and clinches.
Riddle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Time backwards.
Riddle is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Time taking a breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riddle content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Time is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Riddle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Time backwards.
Riddle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Time backwards.
Riddle is leaning against Time and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Riddle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Riddle has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A left hand lands to the body for Riddle.
Riddle just leaning against Time, taking a breather.
Riddle lands an uppercut.
Riddle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Time's efforts to push away.
Riddle lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Justin Riddle.
Time takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Riddle lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riddle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Donk. Riddle catches Time right on the button with a cross.
Riddle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Time walks into a stiff left hand from Riddle.
Riddle cracks the inside of Time's front leg.

Riddle gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Riddle.
A body shot lands from Riddle.
A bit of stalling here from Riddle.
Riddle digs a right hand underneath Time's ribcage. Time let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Riddle leaning against his opponent.
Riddle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Riddle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Riddle lands a shoulder strike.
Riddle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Time backwards.
Riddle lands a nice shot to the body.
Riddle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Time up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Time backwards.
Riddle stalling the fight.
Time wants to break free but Riddle has control.
Time takes a shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riddle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riddle lands a shot to the body.
Hammer Time has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justin Riddle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Riddle lands a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Riddle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Riddle 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 25:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Riddle!