PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lazy Bastard (ranked 2246 p4p, 243 weight class) and Adam Rios (ranked 511 p4p, 62 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Bastard
vs
Rios

190 cm
29
162 lbs
24 - 18 - 1

180 cm
33
164 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
Notorious

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 24 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazy Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Rios!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rios bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bastard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bastard swinging wildly here.
Bastard throws a right and a left that Rios avoids nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Bastard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Bastard has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rios off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bastard throws a looping overhand right but Rios ducks down to avoid it.
Bastard missing with a left hand there. Rios was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bastard enables Rios to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bastard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Bastard is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rios presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rios tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rios tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Rios pulls Bastard into guard.
Rios looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Rios has his foot on Bastard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bastard works his way back into a safe position though.
Bastard is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Rios has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bastard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bastard content to stall in guard here.
Bastard's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard wants to control from the top but Rios keeps moving.

Rios is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Rios is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bastard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bastard trying to control but Rios is working from the bottom.

Rios working for a triangle but Bastard defends it easily.

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.
Bastard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Rios working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bastard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bastard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Rios looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bastard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Rios is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Rios is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bastard is aware though and is defending well.

Rios looking for a guillotine here but Bastard defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rios struggling a bit here.
Rios tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bastard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bastard remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rios keeps working.
Bastard controls the position.
Bastard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rios keeps working.
Bastard is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rios's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rios is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rios is not content to let Bastard control the position.
Rios struggling a bit here.
Rios tries to improve position but can't.
Rios is not content to let Bastard control the position.
Rios is looking to reverse the position.
Bastard tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rios's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lazy Bastard dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rios.
Bastard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rios in his tracks.

Rios scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Bastard has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rios is on him like a limpet, forcing Bastard back against the cage.

Rios pulls guard effortlessly.

Rios is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bastard is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bastard wants to control from the top but Rios keeps moving.

Bastard has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rios to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bastard is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rios pulls down on the head and he's put Bastard to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adam Rios!
Adam Rios spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.