PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baldomir Zsofka Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Zsofka Jr
vs
Riley

188 cm
25
210 lbs
6 - 2 - 1

190 cm
27
220 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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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 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Baldomir Zsofka Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Riley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zsofka Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zsofka Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Riley defends well and Zsofka Jr ends up having to push Riley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Riley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zsofka Jrs head.
Zsofka Jr is looking to control Riley's arms but Riley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zsofka Jr has his back to the cage.
Riley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zsofka Jr backwards.
Zsofka Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Zsofka Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Riley blocks the elbow strike.
Riley takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zsofka Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Riley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zsofka Jr blocks an uppercut.
Riley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Riley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zsofka Jr is looking to clinch but Riley is avoiding it.
Riley misses with a looping right.
Zsofka Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zsofka Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zsofka Jr ducks under a wild hook from Riley.
Riley circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zsofka Jr has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baldomir Zsofka Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Riley.
Zsofka Jr misses with a head kick.
Zsofka Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zsofka Jr tries to clinch but Riley is having none of it.
We've been told by Zsofka Jr's head coaches at Kick In The Nutz Gym (14 Elite Coaches, Low Cap) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zsofka Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Riley.
Riley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zsofka Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Riley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Riley swings for the body but Zsofka Jr moves out of range.

Zsofka Jr has closed the distance and engaged Riley in a clinch.
A short right from Riley on the inside.
Riley blocks an elbow strike from Zsofka Jr.

Riley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zsofka Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Riley sprawls well. He's pushed Zsofka Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Riley keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka Jr goes for a double leg but Riley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Riley continues to drive forward.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zsofka Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riley's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zsofka Jr.
Riley blocks an elbow strike.
Riley avoids a wild elbow strike from Zsofka Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zsofka Jr.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Riley.
Zsofka Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riley avoids it.
Zsofka Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Riley gets through Zsofka Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riley.
Zsofka Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Riley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zsofka Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zsofka Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zsofka Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Riley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zsofka Jr scores with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zsofka Jr is stalling here.
Riley misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zsofka Jr.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Riley dodges an elbow strike from Zsofka Jr.

Riley breaks the clinch.
Zsofka Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zsofka Jr wants to clinch
and Riley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Riley lands with an uppercut that bounces Zsofka Jr off the cage and back into range.
Riley throws a jab when Zsofka Jr was well out of range.
Zsofka Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Riley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grant Riley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riley stuffs the takedown attempt from Zsofka Jr. Zsofka Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Zsofka Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Riley is fending him off so far but Zsofka Jr persists. Nope, Riley circles away and we're back to standing.
Baldomir Zsofka Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Zsofka Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Riley.
Riley swats away the attempt to clinch by Zsofka Jr.
Zsofka Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Riley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zsofka Jr tries to clinch
and Riley counters with a thumping low kick.
Zsofka Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zsofka Jr's sensitive parts.
Riley leaves Zsofka Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zsofka Jr is breathing heavily.
Zsofka Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Riley counters with a good low kick that Zsofka Jr was not able to check.
Zsofka Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zsofka Jr tries to clinch but Riley is having none of it.
Zsofka Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Riley thuds his shin into the meat of Zsofka Jr's side.
Riley throws a jab but it's blocked by Zsofka Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Grant Riley will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Riley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Riley scores with the left hand. Zsofka Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Zsofka Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zsofka Jr tries to clinch but Riley is having none of it.
Zsofka Jr moves in looking to clinch but Riley pushes him off.
Riley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zsofka Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grant Riley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zsofka Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Riley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Riley takes a swing at Zsofka Jr's ribcage but misses.
Zsofka Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Riley sprawls well. Riley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zsofka Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Riley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Riley lands a leg kick that knocks Zsofka Jr off balance momentarily.
Riley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zsofka Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zsofka Jr is looking to clinch but Riley is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body kick from Riley.
Zsofka Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zsofka Jr is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Riley cracks Zsofka Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Zsofka Jr pushes Riley up against the cage in a clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Zsofka Jr. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Riley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Riley misses with some punches.
Riley swings wildly with an uppercut but Zsofka Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riley.
A nice left hand lands by Riley.
Riley wants to break free but Zsofka Jr has control.
Riley swings wildly with an uppercut but Zsofka Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zsofka Jr lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zsofka Jr blocking some punches.
Zsofka Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zsofka Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zsofka Jr trying to stall but Riley improves his position.
Zsofka Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baldomir Zsofka Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zsofka Jr trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Riley.
Zsofka Jr blocking some punches.
Zsofka Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Riley blocks it with crossed arms.
Riley misses with some punches.
Riley avoids the elbow strike from Zsofka Jr, against the cage.
Riley managing to block the knees to the body from Zsofka Jr.
Zsofka Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zsofka Jr backwards.

Riley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Riley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Riley throws a shot from downtown. Zsofka Jr moves away and avoids it.

Zsofka Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zsofka Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riley is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley pulls Zsofka Jr in to control the position.
Zsofka Jr wants to control from the top but Riley keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Baldomir Zsofka Jr just wasn't active enough.
Zsofka Jr tries to clinch but Riley moves out of range.
Zsofka Jr tries to clinch but Riley is having none of it.
Zsofka Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Riley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zsofka Jr looks to clinch
and Riley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Riley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zsofka Jr's knee momentarily.
Riley lands a right hook to the body.
Riley sizes up Zsofka Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Riley throws a front kick that sends Zsofka Jr stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left and a right from Riley both land. Nice combination.
Riley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zsofka Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riley throws out the jab.
Zsofka Jr tries to clinch there but Riley circles away.
A big right from Riley misses.
Zsofka Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zsofka Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zsofka Jr's sensitive parts.
Riley throws a right hand that Zsofka Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Zsofka Jr also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Riley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Zsofka Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zsofka Jr tries to clinch
and Riley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Riley avoids the head kick by Zsofka Jr.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zsofka Jr is defended easily by Riley.
Zsofka Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Riley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zsofka Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from Zsofka Jr.
Riley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zsofka Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Riley.
Riley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zsofka Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Riley as he jumps to the side.
Riley lands a nice shot that snaps Zsofka Jr's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riley stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baldomir Zsofka Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riley lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Riley.
Zsofka Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Zsofka Jr is rocked!
Riley measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Zsofka Jr! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Grant Riley!
Baldomir Zsofka Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Maybe I should not have eaten a pie before the fight'.