PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Davey Allen (ranked 2333 p4p, 2775 weight class) and Jacob Riker (ranked 301 p4p, 349 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Allen
vs
Riker

188 cm
26
188
4 - 1 - 0

186 cm
26
187
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Davey Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jacob Riker!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen tries for a takedown but Riker circles away easily
letting Riker counter with a right hand.
Allen tries for a takedown but Riker circles away easily
and Riker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Riker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Allen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A shot to the liver by Riker. Beautiful body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Allen or perhaps it was just good defense by Riker, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Riker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davey Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Allen fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riker lands a jab to the nose.
Riker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Allen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Riker manages to circle out of the way.
Allen fails with the takedown
and Riker counters with a nice uppercut.
Riker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riker misses with the combination.
Riker's coach down at Elite Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Riker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Riker looks winded!
Allen slips under a jab from Riker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen fails to land the takedown.
Riker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Allen.
Riker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Riker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Riker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Allen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Allen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Riker.
Allen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Riker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Allen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Riker.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but Riker shows good takedown defense.
Riker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Allen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Riker throws an overhand right that lands on Allen's shoulder, as Allen tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen fails with a takedown attempt.
Riker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Riker misses with a body shot.
Riker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Riker misses with an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Riker.

Allen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Allen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Allen lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Allen.
Allen works over Riker with some ground and pound from guard.
Allen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Allen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Allen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen forces his way into half guard.
Allen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Riker!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Riker dominated that round.
That's time! Allen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Allen drives through with a powerful takedown. That's hurt Riker!
Allen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Davey Allen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Allen connects with a couple of short punches.

Riker is rocked!
Allen stands up over Riker, holding on to his feet. Allen throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Riker is out cold! Allen lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Davey Allen!