PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derek Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blixt Boxlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Riggs
vs
Boxlund

177 cm
27
168 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

175 cm
34
165 lbs
19 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Perkele!
Brute

Untouchable Fight Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Derek Riggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blixt Boxlund!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxlund walks into a stiff left hand from Riggs.
Riggs scores with a body shot.
Boxlund uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riggs.
Boxlund is looking to slow Riggs down with leg kicks.
Riggs lands a nice shot that snaps Boxlund's head back.

It looks like Blixt Boxlund has been cut.
Riggs misses with a hook. Boxlund ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Riggs.
Boxlund uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riggs.
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!
Riggs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boxlund tries to clinch up but Riggs circles away and keeps his distance.
Riggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boxlund moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Riggs, as that shot connected.
Boxlund takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boxlund throws a big shot that misses.
Boxlund fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Riggs checks it well.
Riggs blocks a head kick by Boxlund.
Riggs misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Boxlund.

Riggs shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Boxlund napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Riggs.
Boxlund wants to get back to his feet.
Boxlund is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Riggs off and has taken his back!
Riggs rolls, trying to escape but Boxlund keeps control of the position.
Boxlund is not going to allow Riggs to sit and survive in this position.
Riggs rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Riggs is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxlund is thwarting Riggs's attempts to control the position.
Riggs wants to get back to full guard.
Riggs is positioning himself well to prevent Boxlund advancing to mount.
Riggs is trying to maintain the position but Boxlund is very close to passing his half guard.
Riggs tries to roll over but Boxlund keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs trying to control here.
Riggs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boxlund won't allow Riggs to sweep him here.
Boxlund controlling from the top position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Riggs moves out of range of the body kick.
Riggs misses with a looping left.
Riggs looks to land a left hand but Boxlund moved out of range nicely.
Riggs shoots in for a takedown but Boxlund shows good takedown defense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxlund is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Boxlund is rocked!
Boxlund takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boxlund is still on wobbly legs! Can Riggs finish him?
Boxlund looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riggs looks to throw the jab but Boxlund is out of range.
A big right from Riggs misses.
Riggs looks to land a left hand but Boxlund moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Riggs misses.
Riggs throws a looping overhand right but Boxlund ducks down to avoid it.
Riggs throws the left hand but Boxlund avoids the punch easily.
Boxlund slips under a jab from Riggs.
Boxlund slips a jab from Riggs.
Riggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Riggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boxlund.
Riggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boxlund.
Riggs throws a shot from downtown. Boxlund moves away and avoids it.
Riggs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boxlund doesn't seem bothered though.
Riggs throws an overhand right that has Boxlund reeling! Riggs follows up with more punches and Boxlund is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Derek Riggs!
A very excited looking Derek Riggs made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.