PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between donny marlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merv Ridley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ridley has chosen Don't Turn Off The Lights - Enrique Iglesias as his entrance music. Merv Ridley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

marlow
vs
Ridley

178 cm
20
156 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

180 cm
22
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, donny marlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Merv Ridley!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ridley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ridley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ridley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ridley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

marlow scrambles and gets back to his feet.
marlow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ridley.
marlow has his takedown stuffed

and Ridley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ridley postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ridley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but marlow manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ridley has marlow in his guard.
marlow trying to control but Ridley is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
marlow wants to stand but Ridley is controlling his posture from full guard.
marlow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ridley is keeping the position for now.
marlow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
marlow tries to stand but Ridley is controlling from the bottom.
Ridley trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Ridley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ridley lands in his opponent's guard.
Ridley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as marlow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as marlow holds on and takes a little breather.
Ridley preventing the sweep.
marlow wants to get back to his feet but Ridley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Ridley is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but marlow has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ridley is looking to defend but marlow has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ridley! marlow pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ridley taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). donny marlow!