PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregg Riley (ranked 7103 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Makani (ranked 5139 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.

Riley
vs
Makani

205 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

184 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gregg Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tito Makani!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makani shoots in looking for a takedown but Riley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Makani's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Riley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Makani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makani scores with a body shot.
Makani avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makani throws out a counter right but Riley avoids it with no problem.
Makani misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Riley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Makani.
Makani shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Riley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Makani's half guard.
Riley wants to control but Makani is keeping him busy.
Riley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Riley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Riley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Makani does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Makani wants to get back to full guard.
Riley not doing much here.
Makani controlling the position for now.
Riley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Makani does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Riley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Riley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Makani is staying active underneath Riley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Riley in particular looking to stall.

Riley is trying to work for a kimura but Makani is defending well.
Makani is looking to improve his position.
Riley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Makani does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Makani trying to control but Riley postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick from Makani lands but Riley takes it in his stride.
Makani lands a glancing blow to the side of Riley's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makani lands a jab-cross combination.

Riley is rocked!
Makani lands a nice hook to Riley's body. Riley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oh Riley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makani lands a leg kick that knocks Riley off balance momentarily.
Makani knocks out Riley with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Makani before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Makani picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tito Makani!
A victorious Tito Makani thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.