PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Riverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Riverson
vs
Morris

225 cm
26
300 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Riverson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samuel Morris!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Riverson.

Riverson dives in and scores a takedown into Morris's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Morris wants to stand but Riverson is controlling the position.

Riverson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Morris is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Riverson, into his guard.

Riverson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morris defends well.

Morris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riverson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morris has managed to get both his arms back between Riverson's legs - danger averted.

Riverson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riverson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Riverson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Riverson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morris is aware though and is defending well.

Riverson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Morris doesn't defend quickly enough and Riverson has managed to lock this one up! Can Morris escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Riverson on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Riverson!