PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Woodrow Poteat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Poteat
vs
Richards

184 cm
23
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
181 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Powerful

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Woodrow Poteat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Richards!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Poteat.
Poteat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poteat lands a front kick.
Poteat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Poteat throws a right and a left that both miss.

Richards gets the takedown into side control.

Richards swings around for an armbar but Poteat sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Richards's guard.
Poteat wants to get up but he can't break Richards's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Richards is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Poteat is aware though and is defending well.

Richards had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Poteat defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poteat trying to stand up but can't free himself from Richards's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poteat trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Poteat stands up and waves to Richards to follow him.
Poteat misses with a low kick.
Poteat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Poteat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Poteat misses with a series of wild punches.
Poteat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Richards checks a leg kick nicely.
Poteat lands a head kick. Richards smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Richards shoots in for a takedown but Poteat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Poteat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards avoids the head kick by Poteat.
Poteat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Poteat misses with a looping left.
Poteat throws a shot from downtown. Richards moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Poteat does no damage.
Poteat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Richards on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Poteat. Poteat obviously looking to wear him down.
Woodrow Poteat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poteat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richards blocks a head kick by Poteat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Poteat misses with a double jab.
Richards checks the leg kick.
Poteat pushes Richards away with a front kick.
Poteat throws a sloppy head kick and Richards moves out of range easily.
Poteat throws a head kick but Richards moves out of range.

Richards shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Richards drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Richards jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Richards stands and throws Poteat's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brett Richards will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Poteat feints and then cracks Richards's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Richards down.
Poteat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poteat throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Woodrow Poteat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poteat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richards misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards moves out of range of the leg kick from Poteat.
Poteat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Poteat connects with the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poteat throws a body punch but Richards moves out of range.
Poteat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poteat moves away from the strike by Richards.
Poteat throws a series of punches but Richards avoids them all with ease.
Richards moves out of range of the body kick.
Poteat throws a wild body kick that Richards sees coming a mile off.
Richards is looking to clinch.
Poteat throws a sloppy head kick and Richards moves out of range easily.

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.
Richards avoids a punch combination nicely.
Poteat throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Richards throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poteat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poteat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Woodrow Poteat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Poteat misses with a wild body shot.
Poteat throws a head kick but Richards moves out of range.
Poteat misses with a hook. Richards ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poteat throws the kick towards the body but Richards avoids it.
Poteat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poteat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poteat fails to land with a series of punches.
Poteat misses with an uppercut. Richards saw that one coming.
Poteat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richards.
No joy there for Poteat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Richards checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Richards avoids the head kick by Poteat.
Poteat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richards was well out of range. Poor timing from Poteat.
Poteat throws a right and a left that Richards avoids nicely.
Poteat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richards.
Poteat connects with a body shot.
Poteat fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Poteat throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poteat thumps Richards with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Poteat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Poteat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poteat lands a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Poteat.
Poteat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poteat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richards takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Brett Richards has been cut.
Poteat misses with a series of wild punches.
Richards thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poteat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poteat throws a right hand that Richards ducks under and follows up with a left that Richards also avoids with ease.
Poteat throws a right hand that Richards ducks under and follows up with a left that Richards also avoids with ease.
Richards pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Richards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poteat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richards throws out the jab.
Poteat throws a big shot that misses.
Poteat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's two 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.
Poteat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richards moves away.
Poteat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richards wants to clinch.
Poteat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richards.

Richards shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Poteat napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Poteat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Richards on the ground.

Richards is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Poteat has escaped the position, nice work there.

Richards thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Richards is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Poteat has escaped the position, nice work there.

Richards is trying to get an arm triangle but Poteat is defending well.
Richards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Richards tries for a kimura but Poteat is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Richards swings around for an armbar but Poteat sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Richards's guard.

Richards has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Poteat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Poteat wants to get up but he can't break Richards's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Poteat!
Poteat squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

Richards wants to finish this one by submission but Poteat is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Richards.

Richards looking to secure an arm triangle but Poteat defends it well.
Poteat really wants to buck Richards off and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Richards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Richards has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brett Richards!