PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derek Zoolander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zoolander comes to the cage accompanied by Relax (Don't Do It)- Frankie Goes To Hollywood . The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Zoolander
vs
Richards

172 cm
26
168 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

175 cm
27
168 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek Zoolander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Keith Richards!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoolander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Richards tries to clinch up.
Zoolander throws a hook to the side of Richards's head but Richards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zoolander circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richards misses the body punch
and Zoolander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keith Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zoolander fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Richards is out of range.
Zoolander misses the shot to the body.
Richards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zoolander tries to work over Richards's front leg with a kick but Richards checks it.
Zoolander tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richards swings for the body but Zoolander moves out of range.
A jab from Richards misses.
Zoolander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richards.
Zoolander throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richards.
Richards tries to clinch there but Zoolander circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards misses with a wild body shot.
Richards takes a swing at Zoolander's ribcage but misses.
Richards tries to clinch up.
Zoolander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richards.
An inside leg kick from Richards misses.
Zoolander swats away the attempt to clinch by Richards.
Richards is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zoolander rather than just go for the knockout.
Zoolander throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Richards doesn't manage to clinch there - Zoolander circles away.

Richards has Zoolander up against the cage in a clinch.
Zoolander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Richards gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Richards using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zoolander lands a hook that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Richards lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zoolander backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Zoolander.
Zoolander is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zoolander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zoolander lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Richards takes a shot to the head.
Zoolander lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Zoolander.
Richards lands a hook that snaps the head of Zoolander backwards.
Richards trying to land knees to the body.
Richards tries to land a knee to the head but Zoolander blocks with his arms.
Richards throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zoolander has a couple of punches blocked by Richards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zoolander - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Richards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoolander takes an elbow to the temple.
Richards swings wildly with an uppercut but Zoolander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoolander works on Richards's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zoolander misses with a hook from the clinch.

Zoolander lands a takedown into guard.
Richards has his hands on Zoolander's head, controlling the position.
Richards is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zoolander trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Richards throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Richards looking to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Zoolander's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Zoolander trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Richards works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Richards controls Zoolander momentarily but Zoolander frees himself.
Richards looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Zoolander from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at 63745 inform us that Richards has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zoolander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richards scores with a jab. Zoolander acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zoolander is out of range and Richards settles back down.
Zoolander slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zoolander walks into a stiff left hand from Richards.
Zoolander tests Richards's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Richards doesn't manage to clinch there - Zoolander circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Derek Zoolander will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Richards misses with a double jab.
Richards misses with a head kick.
Richards tries to clinch but Zoolander moves out of range.
Zoolander takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Richards with a nice cross.
Richards throws out a loose jab but Zoolander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richards misses with a double jab.
Richards throws out a leg kick but Zoolander moves out of range and Richards only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richards. Zoolander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Richards lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Richards swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zoolander counters with a nice uppercut.
Richards throws a hook but Zoolander blocks it.
Zoolander takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Richards misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keith Richards seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Keith Richards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richards moves in looking to clinch but Zoolander pushes him off.
Richards blocks a head kick by Zoolander.
Nice takedown defense from Richards. No joy for Zoolander on that attempt.
Richards scores with a jab to the head.
Richards throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zoolander counters with a one-two to the body.
Richards swings widly with a right hand
and Zoolander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Richards misses the target.
Richards tries to clinch up.
Richards tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richards throws a head kick but Zoolander moves out of range.
Richards throws a nice head kick!
Richards takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoolander throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Richards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zoolander.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Richards closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Richards tries to clinch up.
Richards throws a big shot that misses.
Richards changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Richards throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zoolander digs a good body shot into Richards's ribs.
Richards misses with a body shot.
Richards takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Richards throws a hook to the side of Zoolander's head but Zoolander sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zoolander checks a leg kick nicely.
Zoolander wants to slow Richards down by chopping away at his legs.
Richards thows a body shot but no joy.
Richards punishes Zoolander's body with a nice straight punch.
Richards connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zoolander swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zoolander lands a nice looking body kick.
Richards wants to clinch up but Zoolander keeps it at a distance.
Richards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zoolander manages to avoid it.
Zoolander checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Richards ducks under a wild hook from Zoolander.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards connects with a body shot that sends Zoolander's belly button to the back.
Richards buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zoolander looks for a takedown but Richards sprawls well.
A good leg kick by Zoolander.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoolander sizes up Richards with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Richards darts in trying to clinch
and Zoolander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zoolander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richards moves away.
Zoolander fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Richards.
Richards fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Richards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Zoolander takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Richards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richards is looking to clinch.
Zoolander dips to his left and cracks Richards with an uppercut!

Zoolander tries to keep at a distance but Richards has taken the fight into the clinch.
Richards missing with knees to the body.
Zoolander on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zoolander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zoolander manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Richards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zoolander's elbow.
Richards lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zoolander is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zoolander blocks the elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zoolander.
Richards misses with the head strike.
Zoolander blocks an elbow strike.
Zoolander throws a punch but it's blocked by Richards.

Zoolander is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Richards can't fight it off and eventually Zoolander manages to take the fight to the floor. Richards looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Richards lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zoolander!
Richards thowing shots but they're missing.
Richards scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Richards prevents Zoolander from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander tries to hold on but Richards postures up.
Richards can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zoolander is looking to escape.
Zoolander working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Richards trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander wants to control but Richards is having none of it.
Zoolander is trying to escape the mount.
Richards trying to control but Zoolander is having none of it.
Richards throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Zoolander tries to lock up and control but Richards gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zoolander is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Richards looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Zoolander is trying to escape the mount.
Zoolander slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Richards tries to pass to full mount but Zoolander defends it.
Zoolander trying to control from the bottom.
Derek Zoolander overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richards wants to pass to mount but Zoolander is defending the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keith Richards.
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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Richards!
Keith Richards managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Just Fight (Everything 7$), into his post fight interview.