PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Martel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martel comes to the cage accompanied by Dreams - The Game. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Martel
vs
Riley

170 cm
35
145 lbs
31 - 8 - 0

171 cm
31
158 lbs
22 - 4 - 0

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World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Martel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Colt Riley!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riley tries to bum rush Martel with a series of wild strikes but Martel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riley tests Martel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Martel misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Riley counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Martel's guard now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Martel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martel is adopting a defensive guard.
Martel wants to sweep here but Riley controlling him for the moment.
Martel pulls Riley in close to prevent any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The ref stands the fighters back up because Charles Martel just wasn't active enough.
Martel throws a combination. Riley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Riley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Martel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riley.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Martel. Those never looked like landing.
Riley has his takedown stuffed
and Martel counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick from Martel lands but Riley takes it in his stride.
Riley takes one to the side of the head.
Charles Martel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Riley with that takedown attempt.
Martel swings for the body but Riley moves out of range.
Riley scores with a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Martel.
Riley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Riley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martel circles away.
Charles Martel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colt Riley.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martel motions for Riley to come forward. Martel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Riley is looking to clinch.
Riley tries to clinch but Martel is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martel misses with a wild combination.
Martel throws a shot from downtown. Riley moves away and avoids it.
Martel scores with a shot to the body.
Riley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Riley misses with a body kick.
Martel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riley was well out of range. Poor timing from Martel.
Martel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Martel throws a body punch but Riley moves out of range.
Riley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martel defends it nicely.
Martel cracks Riley with a good jab.
Riley fails with a takedown attempt.
Martel jabs Riley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Riley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Martel misses the shot to the body.

Riley forces Martel back against the cage and clinches.
Martel is trying to break the clinch but Riley is controlling him.
Riley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Riley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Martel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riley backwards.
Riley can't find room to land a body shot as Martel controls the action.
Riley misses with some punches.
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!
Martel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Riley or not.
Martel pushes Riley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Martel is looking to control Riley's arms but Riley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Martel has his back to the cage.
Martel prevents a body shot from Riley.
Riley throws a head punch that misses.
Martel digs a right hand underneath Riley's ribcage. Riley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Martel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martel tries to work over Riley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Riley swings wildly with an uppercut but Martel uses good head movement to avoid it.

Martel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riley misses with a body punch
and Martel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Martel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Martel slaps away a takedown attempt from Riley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Martel looks to land a combination but Riley avoids it well.
Martel works over Riley's head and body with a nice combination.
Riley takes a swing at Martel's ribcage but misses.
Martel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riley avoids a punch combination nicely.

Martel tries to sprawl but Riley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Martel wants to improve his position but Riley is controlling well.
Martel is working hard here to advance position.
Martel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Martel.
Martel tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Riley!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Martel here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Martel unloads with some shots from mount but Riley bucks and avoids them well.
Martel controlling from mount.
Martel breaks from Riley's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Martel wants to control the pace but Riley is squirming around nicely.
Riley wants to control but Martel is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martel controlling his opponent.
Martel thowing shots but they're missing.
Riley is looking to get to half guard.
Riley tries to hold on but Martel pushes him away.
Martel controlling the position easily from mount.
Martel tries to control but Riley wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley tries to lock up and control but Martel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Martel looking to finish with strikes here!
Martel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Riley hang on?
Riley is desperately trying to improve his position but Martel has a good base and remains in mount.
Martel tries to control but Riley wriggling away.
Riley has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Martel's lack of action.
Martel uses his free foot to push down on Riley's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Riley.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martel controlling his opponent.
Martel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Riley is looking to improve his position but Martel isn't that keen on the idea.
Martel looking to control but Riley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley is looking to improve his position but Martel isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Martel dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A clash of legs there as Riley blocks the low kick.
Riley wants to clinch up but Martel keeps it at a distance.
Martel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Martel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Riley is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Riley. Those never looked like landing.
A shot to the body from Riley misses
and Martel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Riley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Martel to counter with a crisp jab.
Martel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Riley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martel was well out of range. Poor timing from Riley.
Riley tries to clinch up.
Martel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riley.
Martel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Martel.
Martel jabs at Riley's body.
Martel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riley misses with a series of wild punches.
Riley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Charles Martel is winning the standup battle so far.
Riley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martel looks to score with a jab to the body but Riley is just out of range.
Martel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Riley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martel lands with a straight right. Riley didn't see that one coming.
Martel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley misses with a body shot.
Riley throws a right hand that misses
and Martel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Martel scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Martel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Riley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Martel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Riley 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.
Nice sprawl there from Martel as Riley shoots in.
Riley throws a hook to the side of Martel's head but Martel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Martel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Riley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Martel ducks under a wild hook from Riley.
Riley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Riley wants to clinch.
Martel feints and then cracks Riley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Riley down.
Riley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A solid leg kick lands there for Martel.
Martel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Riley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martel scores with a one two! Riley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Riley is rocked!

It looks like Colt Riley has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martel throws a body punch but Riley moves out of range.
Martel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riley.
Riley thows a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Martel. That's going to slow Riley down.
Martel misses with a body shot.
Martel swinging wildly here.
Martel lands a two punch combo.
Martel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Riley is still on wobbly legs! Can Martel finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martel connects with a solid leg kick.
Riley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Martel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riley.
Martel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Martel clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Colt Riley's cut.
That's time! Martel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Martel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Riley seems to have recovered his senses.
Riley connects with a nice looking jab.
Riley shoots in for a takedown but Martel shows good takedown defense.
Martel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Martel is looking to wear down Riley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Martel scores with a punch to the head.
Riley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Colt Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Riley misses with a wild body shot.
Martel connects with a body shot that sends Riley's belly button to the back.
Riley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Martel counters with an outside leg kick.
Riley is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Martel ducks under a wild hook from Riley.
Martel scores with a nice strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martel throws a nice outside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Martel.
Martel throws a leg kick which misses Riley's front leg but catches the back leg as Riley tries to avoid it.
That kick from Martel tenderised Riley's leg. Riley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Riley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Martel connects with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Martel.
Riley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Martel. Martel obviously looking to wear him down.
Danga de danga de dang - Martel scores with a four punch combination!
A slapping leg kick lands for Martel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Martel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riley.
A punch combination from Martel misses.
Riley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martel as he avoids it easily.
Charles Martel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colt Riley.
Martel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Riley's head backwards.
Martel scoring well with a low kick there.
Martel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martel digs a good hook to Riley's body.
Riley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Martel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Martel.
Riley takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martel jabs at Riley's body.
Riley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martel.
Martel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Riley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Decent striking displayed by Martel there.
Riley throws a jab but it's blocked by Martel.
Martel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Martel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Martel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Martel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riley manages to avoid it.
Martel ducks under a wild hook from Riley.
Martel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Martel as Riley shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martel keeps the fight on the outside.
Martel throws a push kick but Riley slaps the foot to one side.
Martel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Riley. That did some damage!
Martel scores with a nice right hand.
A good leg kick by Martel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martel throws an overhand right that lands on Riley's shoulder, as Riley tries to avoid the shot.
Riley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martel.
Riley misses the body punch
and Martel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martel misses with a low kick.
Martel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Martel is looking to chop away at Riley's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Martel had his way with Colt Riley in that round.
The cut man is working on Colt Riley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Riley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Martel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riley. Martel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch lands to the side of Riley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Martel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Riley's head backwards.
Martel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riley can do to turn this around?
Riley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martel misses with an uppercut. Riley saw that one coming.
Martel just misses with a punch to the body.
Martel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Martel connects with a right hand. Riley shakes it off.
Riley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Martel finds it's way round the side to connect with Riley's head.
Martel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Riley's head backwards.
Riley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Martel loads up on a big right hand but Riley slips the punch.
Martel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Riley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Riley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Riley tries to clinch up
and Martel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Riley thinking.
Martel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Martel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riley moves away.
Riley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Martel finds it's way round the side to connect with Riley's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martel throws a hook but Riley avoids it easily.
Martel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Martel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martel wants it to stay on the feet.
Riley fails to land the takedown.
Riley is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Riley shoots for a double leg takedown but Martel sprawls well. He's pushed Riley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Charles Martel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colt Riley.
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!
Martel slaps away a takedown attempt from Riley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Riley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Martel.
Riley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Martel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley ducks right into an uppercut from Martel.
Martel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Riley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Martel can pounce on him.
Riley on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Martel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Riley. That did some damage!
Riley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Martel throws a front kick aimed at Riley's knee but Riley avoids it well.
A cross from Martel lands.
Martel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riley was well out of range. Poor timing from Martel.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Martel - that will leave a mark!
Martel scores with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Martel.
Martel works the jab nicely.
Colt Riley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riley slips a jab from Martel.
Martel feints and then cracks Riley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Riley down.
Martel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Riley back to the cage. Martel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A solid leg kick lands there for Martel.
Martel throws a good cross that connects.
Riley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martel manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A good leg kick by Martel.
Martel lands with a right hand.
Riley misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Martel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martel 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Martel!
Charles Martel retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Charles Martel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.