PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ikaro Dantas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Richmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Richmond has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dantas
vs
Richmond

189 cm
20
194 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

184 cm
27
190 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ikaro Dantas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Richmond!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richmond with a nice cross.
Dantas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dantas looks to land a combination but Richmond avoids it well.
Richmond throws a right hand that misses
and Dantas counters with a low kick, right behind Richmond 's knee.
Ikaro Dantas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dantas tries to move into range but Richmond moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Dantas misses.
Dantas misses with a low kick.
Dantas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Richmond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dantas.
Dantas connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richmond throws the left hand but Dantas avoids the punch easily.
Dantas lands a head kick. Richmond smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Richmond ducks under a wild hook from Dantas.
Dantas is looking to land body kicks.
Richmond misses with a jab, cross combination.
Richmond throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Dantas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dantas clinches with his opponent.
Richmond tries to pull guard but Dantas holds him up against the cage and eventually Richmond drops back down to his feet.
Dantas wants to take the fight to the mat but Richmond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dantas misses with the head strike.
Dantas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richmond has Dantas pressed against the cage.
Richmond has had enough of the clinch but Dantas keeps him there for the moment.
Dantas tries to score a body lock takedown but Richmond shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ikaro Dantas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richmond lands with a short shot to the head.
Richmond is trying to break the clinch but Dantas has him pressed against the cage.
Richmond is trying to break the clinch but Dantas is controlling him.
Richmond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richmond is trying to force a seperation but Dantas has the dominant position.
Richmond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Richmond is trying to pull guard but Dantas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Richmond managing to block the knees to the body from Dantas.
Dantas trying to control the position but instead, Richmond has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dantas into the cage.
Richmond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dantas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Richmond misses with a short punch on the inside.
Richmond drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richmond gets underhooks to prevent Dantas's takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dantas is looking for a takedown.
Richmond tries to break free but Dantas pushes him back against the cage.
Richmond is trying to push Dantas away but Dantas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dantas throws an elbow but misses.
Dantas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Richmond pulls his leg out and moves away.
Richmond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dantas was well out of range. Poor timing from Richmond.
Dantas throws a nice looking combination but Richmond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dantas tries to land a front kick but Richmond steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Richmond throws an overhand right that lands on Dantas's shoulder, as Dantas tries to avoid the shot.

Dantas clinches.

Dantas works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Richmond has momentary wrist control but Dantas slips an elbow through the middle.
Richmond keeping moving, preventing Dantas from controlling successfully.
Dantas passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dantas seems to be working for a kimura but Richmond defends the submission attempt.
Dantas is looking to advance position but Richmond won't allow it.
Dantas trying to control the action but Richmond is working from the bottom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dantas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Richmond's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dantas wants to control but Richmond is keeping him busy.
Dantas thows a huge punch but Richmond dodges it nicely.
Dantas trying to mount his opponent but Richmond defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ikaro Dantas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dantas darts in and clinches Richmond up against the cage.
Dantas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Richmond avoids it.
Richmond tries to break the clinch but Dantas is controlling the position.
Richmond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dantas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dantas can't get the takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Richmond.
Dantas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Richmond is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Richmond tries to break the clinch but Dantas is controlling the position.
Dantas misses with the head strike.
Dantas tries to land a knee to the head but Richmond blocks with his arms.
Richmond trying to control the position but instead, Dantas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Richmond into the cage.
Richmond tries to break the clinch but Dantas is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richmond is trying to maintain a safe position but Dantas gets an underhook and turns Richmond into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richmond.

Richmond manages to break the clinch.
Dantas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dantas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dantas fails with a takedown attempt.
Richmond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dantas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Richmond.
Richmond bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Richmond blocks a head kick by Dantas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Dantas.
Dantas lands a two punch combo.
Richmond connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dantas's hands.
Richmond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dantas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richmond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dantas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James Richmond seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dantas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dantas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richmond moves away.
Richmond misses with a hook. Dantas ducked under it nicely.
Richmond just misses with a punch to the body.
Dantas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Richmond.
A left and a right from Richmond both land. Nice combination.
Richmond misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richmond connects with a jab.
Richmond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dantas.
Dantas takes one on the button.
Dantas tries to clinch up.
Richmond misses with a wild body shot.
Richmond misses with a hook. Dantas ducked under it nicely.
Dantas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Richmond thows a body shot but no joy.
James Richmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dantas slips under a jab.
Richmond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dantas.
Dantas is looking to clinch but Richmond is avoiding it.
Dantas misses with a straight left.
Richmond throws out a loose jab but Dantas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Dantas 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richmond connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Dantas is rocked!
Richmond is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Dantas flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Dantas is out cold! Richmond holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Richmond!