PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ned Richmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Galbraith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Galbraith has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ned Richmond's chin.

Richmond
vs
Galbraith

200 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

170 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ned Richmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Galbraith!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richmond tries to close the distance and clinch but Galbraith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Galbraith closes the distance and pushes Richmond back into the cage.

Galbraith jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galbraith trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Galbraith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galbraith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Galbraith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Richmond defends well.
Galbraith managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richmond trying to control but Galbraith is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galbraith has control of Richmond's left arm, preventing Richmond from doing any damage.

Galbraith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Richmond defends it easily.
Galbraith tries to strike from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Galbraith keeps the fight on the outside.
Galbraith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richmond drops down looking for a counter takedown but Galbraith sprawls and moves away.

Galbraith has closed the distance and engaged Richmond in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Richmond.
Richmond wants a takedown but no success here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richmond jumps guard but Galbraith stands there with Richmond around his waist. Richmond gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Richmond is looking to break free of the clinch but Galbraith has double underhooks.
Galbraith prevents Richmond from breaking the clinch.
Galbraith landing knees to the body.
Galbraith avoids a wild elbow strike from Richmond.
Galbraith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Richmond tries to break free but Galbraith pushes him back against the cage.
Richmond jumps guard but Galbraith stands there with Richmond around his waist. Richmond gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ned Richmond. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Galbraith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Richmond uses from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Galbraith holds on and takes a little breather.
Richmond trying to control the position from guard on top but Galbraith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galbraith wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richmond being controlled here momentarily.

Galbraith is looking for a triangle but Richmond pushes his legs off easily.

Galbraith manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Galbraith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Galbraith pulls guard effortlessly.

Richmond drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Galbraith dives on top into guard.

Galbraith postures up in Richmond's guard and throws a big left but Richmond blocks it.
Galbraith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Galbraith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Galbraith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richmond can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Galbraith controls the pace.

Richmond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Richmond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galbraith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Richmond really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Galbraith dominated that round.
That's time! Richmond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Galbraith closes the distance and clinches.
Richmond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Richmond wants to break free but Galbraith has control.
Richmond wants to get back to striking at distance but Galbraith won't allow it.
Richmond stalling in the clinch but Galbraith improves position.

Galbraith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Richmond trying to control the position from guard on top but Galbraith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Galbraith holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galbraith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Galbraith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Galbraith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galbraith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Galbraith wants to pass to mount but Richmond is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Galbraith seems content to control.
Galbraith is continuing to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Richmond manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Galbraith keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Galbraith gets underhooks to prevent Richmond's takedown attempt.

Richmond breaks the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Galbraith.

Galbraith rushes Richmond and presses him up against the cage.
Galbraith just leaning against Richmond, taking a breather.
Richmond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Galbraith tries to break the clinch but Richmond is controlling the position.

Galbraith gets control of Richmond's arms and successfully pulls guard. Galbraith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Galbraith wants to sweep but no luck.
Galbraith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Richmond controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Galbraith is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galbraith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Richmond looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Galbraith has picked Richmond up and slammed him! Richmond can't keep hold of the triangle and Galbraith manages to pass to side control!

Galbraith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Richmond, who protects the arm well.
The strikes coming from Galbraith are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Galbraith is trying to get an arm triangle but Richmond is defending well.
Richmond being controlled for a moment.

Galbraith decides to stand back up. Galbraith steps back and let's Richmond get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Galbraith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Galbraith stalling.
Richmond tries to get to full guard but Galbraith has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Galbraith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Richmond throws a sloppy head kick and Galbraith moves out of range easily.
Galbraith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Richmond gets caught napping as Galbraith dives in and scores a takedown. Richmond manages to retain guard.
Galbraith passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Galbraith stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Galbraith misses with a jab, cross combination.

Galbraith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Richmond was covering up waiting for the punch and Galbraith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Richmond can't keep his opponent in guard - Galbraith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galbraith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galbraith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Galbraith is taking a breather. Richmond says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Galbraith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Richmond sees it coming and defends easily.
Galbraith prevents Richmond from improving his position.
Richmond is looking to control Galbraith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Richmond avoid being mounted?
Galbraith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Richmond makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Richmond.

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.
Richmond being controlled here, momentarily.
Richmond will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Richmond trying to control the position.
Galbraith is pushing down on Richmond's leg trying to pass to half guard. Richmond is fighting to maintain full guard but Galbraith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Galbraith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Richmond!
Galbraith misses with a head shot.
Galbraith misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Galbraith controlling from mount.
Galbraith punching from mount but Richmond doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galbraith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Scott Galbraith has got the better of the ground game so far.

Galbraith working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Richmond tries to lock up and control but Galbraith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Galbraith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Galbraith throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Richmond because Galbraith loaded up on that one.
Galbraith punching from mount but Richmond doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Richmond is trying desperately to improve position.

Galbraith working for a submission but Richmond is keeping him at bay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Galbraith there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Galbraith controlling his opponent.
Richmond is wriggling around trying to escape.
Galbraith controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richmond tries to improve his position but instead Galbraith has taken his back!
Ned Richmond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott Galbraith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Galbraith misses with punches from the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Galbraith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Galbraith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Galbraith!