PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Black Zach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Zach
vs
Riley

183 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 9 - 0

180 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Black Zach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethan Riley!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zach sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Riley somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riley.
Riley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zach circles away.
Black Zach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Riley.
Nice sprawl there from Riley as Zach shoots in.
Horrible takedown by Riley or perhaps it was just good defense by Zach which made him look bad.
Riley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zach's waist but Zach gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Riley off to one side.
Zach darts in looking for a takedown but Riley gets double underhooks and turns Zach into the cage.
Riley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Riley throws a punch but it's blocked by Zach.
Zach prevents a takedown attempt there.

Zach pulls guard successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zach tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Riley trying to control but Zach is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ethan Riley wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Riley. No joy for Zach on that attempt.
Riley shoots in for a takedown but Zach shows good takedown defense.
Zach lands with a nice combination. Riley backs away looking to recover.
Zach keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Riley looks winded!
Zach displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riley.
Zach fails to land the takedown.
Zach shoots in and drives through. Riley sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zach but Zach pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Riley shoots in for a double leg but Zach sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zach fails with a takedown attempt.

Zach takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zach looking for a takedown.
Riley is trying to drag Zach to the mat but Zach just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Zach breaks from the clinch.
Riley darts in looking for a takedown but Zach gets double underhooks and turns Riley into the cage.

Zach jumps guard and drags Riley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Riley preventing the sweep.
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Zach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Zach is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zach is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Zach throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley trying to control but Zach is working from the bottom.
Zach pulls Riley in close to prevent any damage.
Zach keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zach controls Riley momentarily but Riley frees himself.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Riley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zach defends well and Riley ends up having to push Zach into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Black Zach dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Riley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zach sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Riley somewhat.
Riley is looking to clinch.

Zach clinches up against the cage.
Zach prevents a takedown attempt there.

Zach breaks the clinch.
Zach has a takedown stuffed.
Riley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zach is fending him off so far but Riley persists. Nope, Zach circles away and we're back to standing.
Black Zach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Riley.
Zach delivers a nice body kick.
Black Zach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zach lands a nice looking kick to the body. Riley takes a step back to recover.
Zach tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Riley swivels and escapes.
Riley fails with the takedown.
Riley is breathing heavily.
Riley shoots in and drives through. Zach sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Riley gets caught flat footed, as Zach shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Zach gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Zach throws a head kick that Riley semi-blocks.
Riley stuffs the takedown.
Zach throws a series of strikes that have Riley backpedaling.
Riley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zach shoots in but Riley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riley dives in for a single leg takedown but Zach sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Zach breaks the clinch.
Black Zach is winning the standup battle so far.
Zach shoots in for a double leg but Riley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Riley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zach tries to avoid it but Riley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zach to the ground. Zach escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Zach clinches up against the cage.
Riley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Zach pulls guard.
Riley throwing strikes but missing.
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Zach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Zach is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riley controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zach looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zach wants to stand and escape but Riley is having none of it.
Zach keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully.

Riley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zach is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Riley, into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zach got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zach has managed to get both his arms back between Riley's legs - danger averted.

Zach stands up and waves to Riley to follow him.

Zach closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley is looking to control Zach's arms but Zach gets an underhook and turns him. Now Riley has his back to the cage.
Zach taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Black Zach dominated that second round.
That's time! Zach's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Riley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zach defends it nicely.
Riley fails with the takedown.
Riley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zach as he avoids it easily.
Black Zach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Riley.
Zach stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zach wants it to stay on the feet.
Zach tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zach somewhat.
Riley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Riley wants it to stay on the feet.
Riley has a takedown stuffed.
Zach darts in looking for a takedown but Riley gets double underhooks and turns Zach into the cage.
Riley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zach has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Riley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zach has Riley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Riley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley tries for a takedown. No joy.

Zach pulls guard successfully.
Riley throwing strikes from guard but Zach blocks nicely.
Riley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zach is trying to keep Riley in close.
Riley trying to control but Zach is working from the bottom.
Zach is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zach bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Riley's guard.
Ethan Riley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zach content to stall in guard here.
Riley trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Zach is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riley shoots in for a takedown but Zach shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zach shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Riley pinned against the cage. Riley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Riley misses with a takedown attempt - Zach sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zach sprawls well. Zach wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Riley gets slowly back to his feet.
Zach lands with a slapping head kick.

Zach closes the distance and pushes Riley back into the cage.
Zach avoiding damage.
Riley trying to stall but Zach improves his position.

Zach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zach has a takedown stuffed.
Riley dodges the punch combination from Zach.

Zach rushes Riley and presses him up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zach prevents it.
Zach is looking to take this one to the mat.
Riley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zach is defending well.
Zach lands a nice elbow.
Zach drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zach has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Riley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Riley tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zach lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Zach breaks from the clinch.

Zach darts in and clinches Riley up against the cage.
Black Zach is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Riley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Black Zach showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zach has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Zach!