PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Long Herman (ranked 5883 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Richards (ranked 8651 p4p, 0 weight class). Long Herman had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Herman
vs
Richards

176 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Can Moonwalk

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Long Herman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Richards!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herman throws a right hand that Richards ducks under and follows up with a left that Richards also avoids with ease.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Herman enables Richards to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Herman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Herman has his foot on Richards's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Richards works his way back into a safe position though.
Herman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Richards is controlling him.
Herman trying to control the position here.
Richards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Herman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Herman is looking for a triangle but Richards pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.

Herman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Richards won't allow Herman to sweep him here.

Herman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Richards stacks Herman on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Richards!
Herman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Richards working away.
Richards looks up at the clock and then as Herman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Richards smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Richards wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Herman, who protects the arm well.
Richards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herman keeps working.
Herman is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman is working hard here to advance position.

Herman throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

Herman clinches.

Richards has Herman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Richards pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Herman tumbling to the mat - Richards dives into Herman's guard.
Richards trying to control but Herman is working from the bottom.
My spies in Cozad MMA Montreal inform me that Richards has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Richards gets to his feet. Herman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Richards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Herman throws a body shot but no joy.
Richards tries to clinch there but Herman circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richards throws a nice outside leg kick.

Richards drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Herman is wriggling around but Richards manages to pass to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aaron Richards will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Richards doesn't manage to clinch there - Herman circles away.
Herman throws a big counter combination but Richards scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Herman looking to score a takedown here. Richards is defending well but Herman drives through and ends up in Richards's guard.

Richards has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Herman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Herman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards wants to improve his position but Herman is controlling well.
Herman scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Richards is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Herman pulls his head out easily.
Richards taking some punishment here, with Herman in his half guard.
Richards is breathing heavily.

Herman is trying to work for a kimura but Richards is defending well.

Herman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Richards has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Herman seems to be looking for submissions.
Herman tries to stand and escape but Richards is controlling the position.

Herman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Herman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Richards is controlling Herman's trapped leg to prevent Herman from advancing to side control.
Herman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

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.
Richards blocking the ground and pound attempt from Herman.
The fighters are battling for position here. Richards manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Herman landing with the ground and pound.

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

Richards avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Herman keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Richards is now in half guard.
Richards has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Herman can't escape the position.
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.
Herman tries to hold on but Richards pushes him away.

Richards is standing up, even though he is in mount.

Richards darts in and clinches Herman up against the cage.

Richards tightens his grip and picks Herman up, before dumping him to the ground. Herman manages to land in guard.
Herman is wriggling around but Richards manages to pass to half guard.

Herman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richards is working away from the top position though.
Richards trying to control from half guard but Herman is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aaron Richards will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Richards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Herman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Richards manages to circle out of the way.

Richards shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Herman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Herman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Richards off and has taken his back!
Herman is looking to finish with some ground and pound!

Herman tightening his grip on Richards, looking for the choke.

Richards showing good submission defense here.
Richards is in bad spot here.
Richards keeps trying to improve his position.
Richards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aaron Richards has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Herman is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Richards taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Herman.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Long Herman!