PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Silvio Berluscrawny (ranked 24645 p4p, 4318 weight class) and Sam Riggs (ranked 423 p4p, 331 weight class). Silvio Berluscrawny has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Berluscrawny
vs
Riggs

200 cm
20
145
0 - 4 - 0

176 cm
18
154
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Silvio Berluscrawny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Riggs!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berluscrawny throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Riggs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Berluscrawny.
Riggs tries to clinch up
and Berluscrawny counters with a nice uppercut.
Riggs looks for the body kick but Berluscrawny saw that one coming.
Berluscrawny connects with a right hand. Riggs shakes it off.
Berluscrawny with the inside leg kick.
Riggs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berluscrawny counters with a right hand to the body.
Riggs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Berluscrawny.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Berluscrawny lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berluscrawny lands a nice shot to the body.
Riggs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Berluscrawny manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berluscrawny swats away the attempt to clinch by Riggs.
Riggs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Riggs tries to clinch
and Berluscrawny counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Berluscrawny's head coaches at Mike Jones MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Riggs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Berluscrawny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Berluscrawny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berluscrawny scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick from Berluscrawny lands but Riggs takes it in his stride.
Riggs blocks a head kick by Berluscrawny.
Riggs misses with a takedown attempt
and Berluscrawny counters with a straight right hand.
Silvio Berluscrawny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Riggs.
Riggs shoots for a takedown but Berluscrawny saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Berluscrawny pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs tries for a takedown but Berluscrawny circles away easily
and Berluscrawny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berluscrawny throws a head kick that half lands.
Riggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Riggs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berluscrawny counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Riggs thinking.
Nice cross by Berluscrawny.
Riggs tries to clinch
and Berluscrawny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Berluscrawny lands a head shot.
Riggs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Berluscrawny counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Riggs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Berluscrawny counters with a nice uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Berluscrawny.
Berluscrawny jabs at Riggs's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs misses with a kick to the body.
Berluscrawny is looking for a counter combo.
Berluscrawny stuns Riggs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Berluscrawny fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Riggs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Berluscrawny throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Riggs.
A telegraphed right hand from Riggs misses the target.
Riggs looks to clinch
enabling Berluscrawny to counter with a crisp jab.
Berluscrawny misses with a head kick.
Riggs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Silvio Berluscrawny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berluscrawny lands a jab to Riggs's midsection.
Berluscrawny tries a head kick but it misses.
Berluscrawny stuffs the takedown.
Nice body kick there by Berluscrawny.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Berluscrawny can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riggs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Berluscrawny.
Riggs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Riggs fails with the takedown
and Berluscrawny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Riggs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Berluscrawny stalks Riggs and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Riggs's face. Riggs staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice straight punches there by Berluscrawny. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Berluscrawny.
Berluscrawny lands a slapping body shot.
Berluscrawny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Berluscrawny lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Riggs at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Berluscrawny.
Riggs tries for a takedown but Berluscrawny circles away easily
and Berluscrawny counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Riggs thinking.
Berluscrawny connects with a high kick.
Riggs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berluscrawny counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A left and a right from Berluscrawny both land. Nice combination.
Berluscrawny moves into range and connects with a jab.
Riggs shoots in for a takedown but Berluscrawny shows good takedown defense.
Riggs takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berluscrawny with the inside leg kick.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Riggs misses with a right hand
enabling Berluscrawny to counter with a crisp jab.
Berluscrawny is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
No luck for Riggs with that takedown attempt.
Berluscrawny plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Berluscrawny throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Riggs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Riggs tries for a takedown but Berluscrawny circles away easily
and Berluscrawny counters with a head kick. That will keep Riggs thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Berluscrawny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Riggs shoots in for a takedown but Berluscrawny shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Riggs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Riggs fails with the takedown
and Berluscrawny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riggs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Berluscrawny counters with a nice body kick.
Riggs looks winded!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Berluscrawny stuns Riggs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Berluscrawny stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Riggs is trying desperately to land a takedown but Berluscrawny is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Riggs.
Berluscrawny throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Riggs's head.
Berluscrawny moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A left lands for Berluscrawny.
Berluscrawny throws a head kick that Riggs semi-blocks.
Riggs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Berluscrawny counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Riggs takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Riggs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Berluscrawny uses from the top position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Riggs wants to get back to his feet but Berluscrawny is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Riggs has a closed guard, preventing Berluscrawny from standing up.

Riggs looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Berluscrawny passes into half guard.

Berluscrawny stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Riggs to get to his feet.
Berluscrawny lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick from Berluscrawny lands but Riggs takes it in his stride.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Berluscrawny lands with an overhand left.
Riggs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Riggs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Berluscrawny can pounce on him.
Berluscrawny moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Berluscrawny throws a nice outside leg kick.
Berluscrawny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Berluscrawny lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Riggs at a distance.
Riggs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berluscrawny counters with a slapping leg kick.
Berluscrawny scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Berluscrawny avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riggs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Berluscrawny displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Riggs takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Berluscrawny misses with a head kick.
Berluscrawny lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riggs circles away quickly and effectively.
Riggs is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Riggs shoots in but no luck this time.
Berluscrawny swats away the attempt to clinch by Riggs.
Berluscrawny keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Riggs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Berluscrawny cracks a nice hook into Riggs's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berluscrawny lands with a nice body kick.
Berluscrawny scores with a crisp jab that stopped Riggs in his tracks.
Berluscrawny lands a high kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs moves to clinch but Berluscrawny breaks away
and Berluscrawny counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Riggs tries to clinch up.
Berluscrawny scores with a hook to the body. Riggs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Berluscrawny fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Berluscrawny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riggs can do to turn this around?
Riggs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Berluscrawny pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Riggs back to the cage. Berluscrawny follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Crunch! Berluscrawny slams his shin into Riggs's torso.
Berluscrawny throws a combination. Riggs tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Berluscrawny lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berluscrawny connects with a single shot there.
Riggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Berluscrawny swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berluscrawny throws a good cross that connects.
Riggs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berluscrawny tries to avoid it but Riggs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berluscrawny to the ground. Berluscrawny escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Berluscrawny was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Silvio Berluscrawny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Riggs.
Riggs with a poor takedown
and Berluscrawny counters with a stiff right hand.
Riggs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Berluscrawny scores with a hook.
Berluscrawny is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Riggs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Riggs throws a head kick that misses
and Berluscrawny counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Riggs thinking.
Riggs is breathing heavily.
Riggs wants to clinch
and Riggs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riggs fails with the takedown
and Riggs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riggs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Berluscrawny lands a head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs tries for a takedown but Berluscrawny circles away easily
and Berluscrawny counters with a right hand to the body.
Berluscrawny lands a high kick!
Riggs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Berluscrawny counters with a nice body shot.
Berluscrawny lands a high kick!
Riggs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Berluscrawny counters with a right hand to the body.
Berluscrawny scores with a head kick. Riggs tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Berluscrawny keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Riggs fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berluscrawny fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Berluscrawny lands with a kick to the temple. Riggs shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Berluscrawny lands a slapping body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Berluscrawny changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Riggs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab from Berluscrawny.
Berluscrawny digs a good hook to Riggs's body.
Sam Riggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riggs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Berluscrawny counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Riggs closes the distance and clinches up with Berluscrawny, looking for a takedown. Riggs pushes Berluscrawny against the cage but Berluscrawny circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Riggs tries to clinch but Berluscrawny moves away
and Berluscrawny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Riggs wants to clinch up but Berluscrawny keeps it at a distance.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Riggs has a takedown stuffed.
Berluscrawny lands a lovely overhand right.
Riggs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Riggs misses with a takedown attempt
and Berluscrawny counters with a big head kick but Riggs shrugs it off.
Berluscrawny scores with a sloppy right hand. Riggs should have avoided that one.
Berluscrawny throws a head kick that half lands.
Berluscrawny lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Riggs backs up against the cage.
Berluscrawny throws a nice head kick!
Riggs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riggs has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Berluscrawny.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Berluscrawny circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berluscrawny connects with a jab.
Riggs tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Berluscrawny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck for Riggs with that takedown attempt.
Riggs misses with a leg kick
and Berluscrawny makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jab from Berluscrawny.
Berluscrawny throws a head kick that misses.
Berluscrawny punishes Riggs's body with a nice straight punch.
Riggs tries to clinch up
and Berluscrawny counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Riggs clinches up with Berluscrawny and pushes him back against the cage.
Riggs wants to take the fight to the mat but Berluscrawny manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Riggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Riggs throws a head kick that misses.
Riggs has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Berluscrawny.
Riggs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Berluscrawny.
Riggs darts in trying to clinch
and Berluscrawny counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Berluscrawny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riggs has his takedown stuffed
and Berluscrawny counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Riggs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Berluscrawny counters with a left to the body.
A nice combination there by Berluscrawny.
Berluscrawny lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick by Riggs misses
and Berluscrawny counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berluscrawny scores with a shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Berluscrawny.
Berluscrawny ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Riggs misses with a double jab
and Berluscrawny counters with a straight right hand.
Berluscrawny lands with a nice combination. Riggs backs away looking to recover.
Berluscrawny lands with a kick to the ribs.
Berluscrawny is working the combinations to good effect here.
Riggs avoids the head kick by Berluscrawny.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Riggs darts in trying to clinch
and Berluscrawny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Riggs shoots in for a double leg but Berluscrawny sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A quick step to the side and Berluscrawny tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Riggs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Berluscrawny breaks from the clinch.
Berluscrawny throws a nice head kick!
Berluscrawny scores with a push kick.
Riggs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Berluscrawny pinned against the cage. Berluscrawny gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Berluscrawny swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Berluscrawny dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Berluscrawny lands a nice shot to the body.
Riggs takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Riggs moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Riggs.

Berluscrawny breaks the clinch.
Berluscrawny swats away the attempt to clinch by Riggs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Berluscrawny stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Berluscrawny wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs tries to close the distance and clinch but Berluscrawny swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Berluscrawny works over Riggs's head and body with a nice combination.
Good leg kick by Berluscrawny.
Berluscrawny throws a head kick but Riggs moves out of range.
Riggs tries to clinch up
and Berluscrawny counters with a left and a right that stings Riggs.
Berluscrawny is looking to wear down Riggs with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Riggs tries for a takedown but Berluscrawny circles away easily
enabling Berluscrawny to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Berluscrawny tenderised Riggs's leg. Riggs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Berluscrawny fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Riggs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Riggs fails with the takedown.
Silvio Berluscrawny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Riggs.
Riggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berluscrawny wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Berluscrawny dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick from Berluscrawny lands but Riggs takes it in his stride.
Berluscrawny's jab looks to have found its range, popping Riggs under the eye.
Berluscrawny lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Riggs steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Berluscrawny. That one must have hurt.
Berluscrawny buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Berluscrawny throws a nice head kick!
Riggs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berluscrawny fakes the leg kick and cracks Riggs in the body.
Riggs tries to clinch there but Berluscrawny circles away.
Silvio Berluscrawny is winning the standup battle so far.
Riggs misses with a double jab
and Berluscrawny counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Berluscrawny catches Riggs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Riggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berluscrawny feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riggss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Berluscrawny throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Berluscrawny tries a head kick but it misses.

Riggs closes the distance and clinches.
Riggs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Berluscrawny walks away with a smile on his face. Riggs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Berluscrawny's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Berluscrawny duly obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berluscrawny connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riggs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Berluscrawny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Berluscrawny lands a head kick. Riggs smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Riggs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Berluscrawny paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Berluscrawny keeps the fight on the outside.
Riggs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Berluscrawny scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Riggs doesn't seem bothered though.

Riggs throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Berluscrawny was covering up waiting for the punch and Riggs finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Berluscrawny wants to get back to his feet but Riggs is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Riggs wants to control from the top but Berluscrawny keeps moving.

Berluscrawny manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Berluscrawny wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Riggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Riggs has Berluscrawny up against the cage in a clinch.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Berluscrawny wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Riggs has him pressed against the cage.
Riggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Riggs prevents Berluscrawny from breaking the clinch.

Riggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berluscrawny cracks a nice hook into Riggs's ribs.
Berluscrawny lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Berluscrawny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riggs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berluscrawny counters with a stiff right hand.
Riggs takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berluscrawny avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Berluscrawny lands with a nice body punch.
Berluscrawny misses with a head kick.
Berluscrawny scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Riggs moves to clinch but Berluscrawny breaks away
and Berluscrawny counters with a straight right hand.
Riggs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berluscrawny counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Berluscrawny.
Riggs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Berluscrawny circles away.
Berluscrawny throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Riggs shoots and misses
and Berluscrawny counters with a series of strikes. Riggs will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Riggs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Berluscrawny to counter with a crisp jab.
Berluscrawny throws a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Berluscrawny scores with a sloppy right hand. Riggs should have avoided that one.
Berluscrawny displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riggs.
As Riggs looks to move away, Berluscrawny throws a big counter combo but Riggs just gets out of the way.
Riggs has his takedown stuffed
and Berluscrawny makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Berluscrawny scores with a head kick.
Riggs on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Riggs throws a leg kick
and Berluscrawny counters with a slapping leg kick.
Berluscrawny connects with a single shot there.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Berluscrawny dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Riggs moves to clinch but Berluscrawny breaks away
and Berluscrawny counters with a two punch combo.
Berluscrawny throws a head kick that Riggs semi-blocks.
Berluscrawny lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Berluscrawny looks to land a combination but Riggs avoids it well.
Riggs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Berluscrawny lands a nice hook to Riggs's body. Riggs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick lands for Berluscrawny.

Riggs takes the fight into the clinch.
Sam Riggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silvio Berluscrawny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berluscrawny avoids a wild elbow strike from Riggs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silvio Berluscrawny showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Berluscrawny, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvio Berluscrawny!