PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Curly Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Richmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Howard
vs
Richmond

170 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curly Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Richmond!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Richmond misses with the combination.
Howard slips under a jab.
Richmond checks a leg kick.
Howard connects with a leg kick. Richmond looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Richmond misses with a double jab.
Howard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Richmond moves out of range of the body kick from Howard.
Howard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Richmond misses with an attempted mid kick.
Richmond on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Howard. Howard obviously looking to wear him down.
Richmond shoots in but Howard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Howard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Richmond throws a nice looking combination but Howard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.

Richmond manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Howard on his heels. He'll look to pass Howard's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Howard wants to sweep here but Richmond controlling him for the moment.
Richmond content to stall in guard here.
Howard trying to keep a closed guard but Richmond is proving a slippery customer.
Richmond is pushing down on Howard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Howard is fighting to maintain full guard but Richmond has managed to sneak the leg through.
Richmond seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Richmond has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Howard is looking for a sweep. Richmond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Richmond lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard is trying to get back to full guard.
Richmond working over Howard with some ground and pound. Howard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Richmond moves nicely into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richmond just content to control the position.
Richmond landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Howard is trying to control Richmond's posture but Richmond avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richmond controls the position.
Howard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Howard tries to get out of the position.
Howard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Richmond controls the position.
Richmond lands a nice forearm strike.
Howard struggling a bit here.
Richmond creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Richmond staying calm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard is trying to get back to half guard.
Richmond is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Howard will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Richmond scoring with punches and elbows.
Howard misses with a strike from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richmond is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Howard will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Richmond is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Richmond 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.

Howard tries a head kick but it misses.
Howard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Howard wants it to stay on the feet.
Howard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Richmond fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Howard avoids it really well and circles away.

Richmond closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Richmond controls the position.
Let's hope that Richmond has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Richmond tries for a kimura but Howard is defending well.
Richmond working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard trying to remain calm as Richmond controls from the top position.
Howard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Richmond on the ground.
Howard tries to bench press Richmond off him but Richmond keeps the position.
Adam Richmond has got the better of the ground game so far.
Howard trying to remain calm as Richmond controls from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Adam Richmond hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Howard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Richmond.
Adam Richmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard throws a low kick but Richmond moves out of range easily.
Richmond fails to land the takedown.
Curly Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Richmond.
Howard throws a leg kick but Richmond checks it.
Howard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Richmond.
Richmond fails with the takedown.
Richmond is breathing heavily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Howard enables Richmond to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Howard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howard is trying to keep Richmond in close.
Richmond slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Richmond landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richmond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howard is keeping the position for now.
Richmond content to stall in guard here.
Richmond passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Richmond is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard is trying to improve his position.
Howard tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Richmond easily slips into full mount!
BOOM! Richmond connects with a massive shot to the dome!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howard tries to reverse the position but Richmond maintains control.
Howard is working hard here to advance position.
Richmond looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Richmond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Howard.
Howard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richmond moves out of range of the leg kick from Howard.
Richmond has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Howard.
Richmond shoots in for a takedown but Howard shows good takedown defense.
Adam Richmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richmond closes this distance looking for a takedown but Howard circles away.

Richmond looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Howard!
Richmond looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Richmond working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richmond content just to control the position here.
Howard is looking to improve his position but Richmond isn't that keen on the idea.
Richmond landing strikes from the mount and Howard is in trouble!
Richmond working the ground and pound effectively.
Richmond working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Richmond with the ground and pound from mount.
Howard is bucking up trying to escape but Richmond cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richmond scoring with strikes but Howard is staying in there.
Howard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adam Richmond is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Howard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Howard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Richmond controlling the position easily from mount.
Richmond prevents Howard from getting the reversal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richmond takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Richmond with shots to the head and body - Howard looks very uncomfortable down there.
Richmond sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Howard is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richmond controlling the position easily from mount.
Richmond unloading with bombs!

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Richmond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Richmond winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Richmond!