PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Moe Richardson (ranked 2917 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakim Rubson (ranked 2898 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Hakim Rubson enters the cage!

Richardson
vs
Rubson

183 cm
20
200 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Moe Richardson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hakim Rubson!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Richardson drives through with a takedown into Rubson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Richardson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Richardson throwing strikes from guard but Rubson blocks nicely.
Richardson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Richardson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Richardson 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Richardson wants to pass the guard but Rubson is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rubson trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson passes Rubson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rubson is looking to control Richardson 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rubson avoid being mounted?
Richardson controlling the action here.
Rubson is looking for a sweep. Richardson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Richardson stops Rubson from getting back to his feet.
Rubson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Richardson . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Richardson lands strikes from half guard.
Richardson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Richardson is looking to advance position but Rubson won't allow it.
Rubson tries to roll over but Richardson keeps him under control.
Richardson lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rubson has hold of Richardson 's hands but Richardson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Richardson working over Rubson with some ground and pound. Rubson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Richardson controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Richardson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Richardson lands strikes from half guard.

Rubson is rocked!
Richardson controlling the action here.
Rubson is still in real trouble! Can Richardson finish him?
Richardson is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Rubson is hurt! He's hurt bad - Richardson fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Rubson from any more punishment! Congratulations to Richardson ! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moe Richardson !