PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Markus Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eikichi Onizuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riley's entrance music is 'So Many People' by Neurosonic. A fine choice. Markus Riley has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Riley
vs
Onizuka

183 cm
22
191 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
196 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Markus Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eikichi Onizuka!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley shoots in but Onizuka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Onizuka's waist but Onizuka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Riley off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Riley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Riley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Onizuka is just riding it out for now. Riley eventually gives up the hold.
Riley is keen to just control but Onizuka is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Riley is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Onizuka to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Riley wants to control from the top but Onizuka keeps moving.

Riley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Riley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Riley tries for a kimura but Onizuka is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Riley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Riley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Riley is breathing heavily.

Riley goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Onizuka rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Riley's guard! Nice work there by Onizuka!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka wanted to stand there but Riley had control of the position.
Riley trying to strike off his back.

Riley has his foot on Onizuka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Onizuka works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Onizuka postures up.

Riley working for a triangle but Onizuka defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Riley wants to sweep here but Onizuka controlling him for the moment.
Onizuka wanted to stand there but Riley had control of the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Onizuka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Riley.

It looks like Markus Riley has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Onizuka.
Riley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Onizuka's waist but Onizuka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Riley off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eikichi Onizuka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Markus Riley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Riley scores with a takedown into Onizuka's guard.
Onizuka wants to stand up but Riley is controlling him.
Riley trying to control but Onizuka is working from the bottom.
Onizuka keeping full guard, as Riley tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Riley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Onizuka is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Onizuka has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Riley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riley striking off his back but it's not causing Onizuka any problems.

Riley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Riley has an active guard here but Onizuka has managed to pass into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Riley is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Onizuka pulls his head out easily.
Onizuka wants to stand but Riley has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Riley is looking for a sweep. Onizuka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Riley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Onizuka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Onizuka's back!

Onizuka defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka is looking to stand up but Riley won't let him.
Riley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Onizuka is one step ahead there.
Onizuka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Riley is trying to control the position but Onizuka postures up.
Onizuka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Riley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Riley looking for a guillotine here but Onizuka defends easily.
Onizuka wants to stand but Riley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Riley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Riley is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Onizuka rolls with it to try and escape but Riley cranks on the arm and Onizuka is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Markus Riley!