PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Miguel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Miguel looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Riley
vs
Miguel

172 cm
31
140 lbs
16 - 28 - 1

165 cm
34
118 lbs
17 - 22 - 3

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 28 - 1, fighting out of London, Billy Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 22 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Miguel!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Riley with that takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Miguel looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Riley scores with a takedown into Miguel's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Riley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miguel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Riley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miguel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miguel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Riley throws a big right hand that misses.
Riley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miguel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Riley landing with the ground and pound.
Riley's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley wants to control from the top but Miguel keeps moving.
Riley controlling from the top position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Riley pushes Miguel up against the cage in a clinch.
Riley tries to work over Miguel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Riley tries a body shot but Miguel blocks it.
Miguel looking to stall.
Miguel tries to pull guard but Riley holds him up against the cage and eventually Miguel drops back down to his feet.
Riley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miguel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Miguel wants the takedown. Riley is fighting it off but Miguel persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Riley's guard against the cage.
Riley is trying to hold Miguel in close to prevent damage but Miguel has managed to pass into half guard.
Riley keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Riley is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riley wants to control from the top but Miguel keeps moving.
Riley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Riley wants to get back to his feet.

Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miguel trying to control but Riley postures up.

Riley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Riley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Riley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Miguel is defending against the submission attempts here by Riley.
Riley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Riley is looking for a kimura but Miguel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley trying to control from half guard but Miguel is working away.
Riley scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Riley is working for a submission of some sort.
Miguel is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miguel wants to get back to full guard.
Miguel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Riley is working away from the top position though.
Riley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Riley 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.

Miguel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Riley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Riley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Miguel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miguel fails with a takedown attempt.

Riley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Riley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Riley is looking for a kimura but Miguel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage.
Miguel is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miguel trying to control from the bottom.
Riley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miguel defending well though.
Riley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Billy Riley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Riley wants to work for an arm triangle but Miguel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Riley seems to be working for a kimura but Miguel defends the submission attempt.
Riley wants to control but Miguel is keeping him busy.
Riley drops an elbow to the side of Miguel's head.
Nice strikes from Riley there.
Riley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Riley uses his free foot to push down on Miguel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Miguel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Riley is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Miguel is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Miguel flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Riley anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Miguel and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Riley slips an arm under Miguel chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Riley has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Riley is squeezing on Miguel like an anaconda would it's prey. Miguel fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Riley!