PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stann Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone comes to the cage accompanied by BLUNT- . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stone
vs
Rivera

190 cm
31
222 lbs
18 - 16 - 0

170 cm
19
210 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stann Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rivera moves to clinch but Stone breaks away

and Stone counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stone wants a takedown but no success here.
Stone lands an elbow just above Rivera 's eye.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Rivera taking a breather.
Rivera trying to land knees to the body.

Stone lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Stone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rivera defends it well.
Stone stops Rivera from getting back to his feet.
Rivera trying to control but Stone postures up.
Rivera won't allow Stone to pass to mount.
Stone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone trying to pass the guard but Rivera defending well.

Rivera is defending against the submission attempts here by Stone.
Rivera won't allow Stone to pass to mount.

Stone is trying to work for a kimura but Rivera is defending well.
Rivera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stone.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera is looking to control Stone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rivera avoid being mounted?
Stone is keen to just control but Rivera is a slippery customer.
Rivera won't allow Stone to pass to mount.
Rivera trying to control from the bottom.
Stone prevents Rivera from improving his position.

Stone is looking for a kimura but Rivera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stone to get the leverage.
Stone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rivera is trying to stand.
Stone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone controlling the pace.

Stone seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rivera is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Stann Stone!
An out of breath and clearly excited Stann Stone thanked Syndicate Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).