PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holy Smoke Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Frankie Riggs has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Frankie Riggs seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Riggs
vs
Smoke Jr

213 cm
18
214 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

210 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frankie Riggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Holy Smoke Jr!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smoke Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Smoke Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Smoke Jr breaks from the clinch.
Smoke Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Riggs circles away.
Smoke Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Riggs but Riggs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Riggs on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Riggs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Riggs. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoke Jr shoots in and drives through. Riggs sprawls well.
Frankie Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holy Smoke Jr.
Smoke Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Riggs pinned against the cage. Riggs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoke Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Riggs circles away.

Smoke Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Riggs gets underhooks to prevent Smoke Jr's takedown attempt.
Riggs trying to land knees to the body.

Riggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smoke Jr misses with a body kick.
Riggs misses with a few strikes there.
Smoke Jr shoots in for a takedown but Riggs shows good takedown defense.
Smoke Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Smoke Jr tries to get set, Riggs tries to push him back and clinch up but Smoke Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
Smoke Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Riggs counters with a right hand to the body.
Smoke Jr looks winded!
Riggs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Riggs wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Smoke Jr as Riggs shoots in.
Riggs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Riggs shoots for a double leg takedown but Smoke Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Riggs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smoke Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Riggs gets double underhooks and turns Smoke Jr into the cage.
Riggs tries to counter by clinching up but Smoke Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Smoke Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Riggs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Riggs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Riggs looks to land a combination. Smoke Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smoke Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riggs, pushing him back against the cage.
Smoke Jr jumps guard but Riggs stands there with Smoke Jr around his waist. Smoke Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Smoke Jr breaks the clinch.
Smoke Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riggs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smoke Jr scores with a push kick.
Smoke Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smoke Jr shoots in but Riggs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riggs scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Riggs!
Sloppy strikes from Riggs. Those never looked like landing.
Smoke Jr is looking to clinch but Riggs is avoiding it.
Smoke Jr fails to land the takedown.
Riggs seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Some wild striking there from Riggs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riggs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smoke Jr sprawls well. Smoke Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Riggs gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Riggs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Smoke Jr lands a jab to the head.
Frankie Riggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Smoke Jr moves into the clinch.
Smoke Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Riggs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Smoke Jr breaks the clinch.
Smoke Jr dives in and grabs Riggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riggs pushes down on Smoke Jr's head and hops out.
Riggs attempts a counter takedown but Smoke Jr avoids it well and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smoke Jr.
Frankie Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holy Smoke Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoke Jr is looking to clinch.
Smoke Jr connects with a leg kick. Riggs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smoke Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoke Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Riggs gets double underhooks and turns Smoke Jr into the cage.
Smoke Jr is breathing heavily.

Smoke Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Riggs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Riggs connects with a couple of short punches.
Smoke Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Riggs is proving a slippery customer.
Riggs throws a big elbow that misses.
Riggs with a nice head shot there.
Riggs scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Smoke Jr has his foot on Riggs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riggs works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riggs postures up and lands a big shot to Smoke Jr's brow.
Riggs throwing strikes from guard but Smoke Jr blocks nicely.
Riggs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riggs works over Smoke Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Smoke Jr wants to improve his position but instead Riggs has moved into half guard.
Smoke Jr keeping hold of Riggs's head, controlling as best he can.
Riggs tries to stand and escape but Smoke Jr is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs slips a nice elbow through Smoke Jr's hands, connecting with Smoke Jr's forehead.
Riggs prevents Smoke Jr from standing back up.
Riggs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smoke Jr is trying to stand back up but Riggs is controlling him
Smoke Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Riggs.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Riggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smoke Jr can do to turn this around?
Riggs misses with a takedown attempt
and Smoke Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smoke Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs shoots in for a takedown but Smoke Jr shows good takedown defense.
Riggs throws a body shot but no joy.

Smoke Jr clinches.

Smoke Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
Smoke Jr is trying to keep Riggs in close.
Smoke Jr is looking to sweep but instead, Riggs has passed into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riggs throwing shots but Smoke Jr is blocking nicely.
Smoke Jr is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Frankie Riggs will probably get the nod.
That's time! Riggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Smoke Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riggs throws a nice looking combination but Smoke Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Smoke Jr clinches with his opponent.
Riggs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smoke Jr.

Smoke Jr manages to break the clinch.

Smoke Jr closes the distance and pushes Riggs back into the cage.
Riggs misses with a knee strike.
Smoke Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Frankie Riggs has been cut.
Riggs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smoke Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Riggs pulls guard effortlessly.
Riggs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smoke Jr controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoke Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Smoke Jr decides to stand back up.
Holy Smoke Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riggs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smoke Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smoke Jr swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Riggs shoots in looking for a takedown but Smoke Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Riggs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Riggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smoke Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Riggs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Riggs looks for a takedown but Smoke Jr sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riggs has a takedown stuffed.
Smoke Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Riggs sprawls well. Riggs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smoke Jr gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoke Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smoke Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smoke Jr tries to clinch but Riggs moves out of range.
Riggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Riggs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smoke Jr manages to circle out of the way.
Riggs stuffs the takedown attempt from Smoke Jr. Smoke Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Riggs is looking to counter the offense by Smoke Jr and move into the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smoke Jr!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs looks to land a combination but Smoke Jr avoids it well.
Smoke Jr dives in and grabs Riggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riggs pushes down on Smoke Jr's head and hops out.
Smoke Jr wants to clinch.
Smoke Jr fails to land the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smoke Jr fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Holy Smoke Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Riggs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frankie Riggs!