PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cal Riven (ranked 2914 p4p, 306 weight class) and Edgar Avetisyan (ranked 3186 p4p, 335 weight class). Riven comes into the arena with Man In The Box blaring out of the sound system. Edgar Avetisyan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Riven
vs
Avetisyan

182 cm
21
184 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

182 cm
19
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cal Riven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Edgar Avetisyan!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riven misses with a low kick.
Avetisyan lands a nice looking body shot.
Avetisyan misses with a body shot.
Avetisyan clobbers Riven with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Avetisyan throws an overhand right that lands on Riven's shoulder, as Riven tries to avoid the shot.
Riven has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Riven is looking to slow Avetisyan down with leg kicks.
Avetisyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Riven is just out of range.
Riven fires out a quick counter leg kick but Avetisyan just manages to avoid it.
Avetisyan lands a head shot.
Riven blocks a jab.
Riven went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Avetisyan connects with a single shot there.
Avetisyan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Avetisyan scores with a hook to the body. Riven takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Avetisyan just misses with a punch to the body.
Edgar Avetisyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avetisyan. Riven does a little dance to reset his feet.
Avetisyan scores with a nice right hand.
Riven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Avetisyan throws out the jab.
Avetisyan throws a hook but Riven avoids it easily.
Avetisyan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riven.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riven ducks under a wild hook from Avetisyan.
As Avetisyan looks to move away, Riven throws a big counter combo but Avetisyan just gets out of the way.
Riven throws a nice head kick!
Jab, jab by Avetisyan - just one landing.
Riven swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Riven closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Riven goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riven digs a right hand underneath Avetisyan's ribcage. Avetisyan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Riven is leaning against Avetisyan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Avetisyan is trying to pull guard but Riven turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Riven scores with a shot to the side of Avetisyan's head.
Riven tries to work over Avetisyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Avetisyan jumps guard but Riven stands there with Avetisyan around his waist. Avetisyan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Avetisyan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Riven just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cal Riven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgar Avetisyan.
Riven lands a body shot in the clinch.
Avetisyan tries to pull guard but Riven forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riven effectively controlling the action here.
Avetisyan can't get the takedown.
Avetisyan is trying to pull guard but Riven turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Avetisyan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Riven smiles and moves away.
Riven drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avetisyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riven moves away.
Avetisyan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Avetisyan scores with a jab. Riven acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Avetisyan throws a hook but Riven blocks it.
Riven connects with an inside leg kick.
Riven fails to land with a series of punches.
Avetisyan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Avetisyan blocks a head kick by Riven.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avetisyan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Avetisyan scores with a punch to the head.
Riven staying out of range there.
Avetisyan misses with a double jab.
Avetisyan connects with a jab.
Avetisyan blocks a head kick by Riven.
Avetisyan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Riven under the eye.
Avetisyan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Riven is rocked!
Avetisyan lunges at Riven with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Riven's hand.
Oh Riven is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riven circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Avetisyan. Riven falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Avetisyan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edgar Avetisyan!
An out of breath Edgar Avetisyan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.