PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sun Lutang (ranked 471 p4p, 994 weight class) and Rick Richardson (ranked 41 p4p, 92 weight class). Lutang comes to the cage accompanied by Enter The LuTang. Richardson has chosen Alma Enamorada (Chalino Sánchez) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sun Lutang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lutang
vs
Richardson

177 cm
28
155
13 - 8 - 0

175 cm
29
145
17 - 10 - 0

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World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
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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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Sun Lutang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Richardson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lutang fakes the leg kick and cracks Richardson in the body.
Richardson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lutang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Lutang.
Lutang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lutang moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab lands there for Richardson.
Richardson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Richardson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lutang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Richardson.
Richardson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lutang counters with a good, hard body kick but Richardson shrugs it off.
Richardson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lutang was well out of range. Poor timing from Richardson.
Lutang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richardson throws an overhand right that lands on Lutang's shoulder, as Lutang tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Lutang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Richardson throws a big shot that misses.
Richardson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lutang was well out of range. Poor timing from Richardson.
Rick Richardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richardson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Lutang counters with a quick kick to the body but Richardson blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson misses with a lunging right hand
and Lutang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Richardson misses with a lunging right hand
and Lutang counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Richardson misses.
It appears Lutang was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lutang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Richardson misses with a shot to the body
and Lutang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Richardson misses with a hook. Lutang ducked under it nicely.
Richardson cracks Lutang with an open hand slap.
Richardson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lutang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lutang half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lutang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A left lands for Lutang.
Richardson misses with a hook. Lutang ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richardson misses with a left hand
and Lutang counters with a right hand to the body.
Lutang throws a leg kick which misses Richardson's front leg but catches the back leg as Richardson tries to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Richardson misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Lutang as he connects with a hook.
Richardson misses with a left hand
and Lutang finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lutang looks to land a body kick but Richardson moved away.
Richardson lands a nice shot that snaps Lutang's head back.
Lutang defending well as Richardson loads up on a big left hand.
Lutang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Richardson misses with a body shot.
Richardson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lutang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lutang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Richardson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richardson throws a hook to the side of Lutang's head but Lutang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Lutang.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lutang misses with a looping right.
Richardson sizes up Lutang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lutang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Richardson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lutang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richardson looks to land a left hand but Lutang moved out of range nicely.
Lutang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richardson. Lutang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Richardson misses with a right hand
and Lutang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lutang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lutang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Richardson misses with a hook
and Lutang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lutang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Richardson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Richardson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson misses with a body punch
and Lutang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Richardson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Richardson misses with a body shot.
Richardson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lutang misses with a hook. Richardson ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Lutang.
Richardson throws a hook to the side of Lutang's head but Lutang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Lutang.
Lutang defending well as Richardson loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lutang tries to land a front kick but Richardson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lutang misses with a straight right.
Lutang lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sun Lutang will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lutang is looking to score with low kicks.
Richardson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lutang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lutang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Richardson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sun Lutang is winning the standup battle so far.
Lutang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richardson misses with a body shot.
Lutang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Richardson loads up on a big right hand but Lutang slips the punch.

Richardson moves into the clinch.
A short right from Richardson on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lutang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richardson backwards.
Lutang tries to throw a body punch but Richardson avoids it by throwing Lutang back against the cage.
Lutang tries a body shot but Richardson blocks it.
A short left from Richardson.
Richardson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lutang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richardson working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Richardson fails to land.
Lutang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richardson backwards.
Richardson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Richardson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lutang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lutang.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Richardson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Lutang.
Lutang misses with a body punch.
Richardson stalls.
Lutang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lutang lands a shoulder strike.
Richardson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Lutang.
Lutang lands a nice uppercut.
Richardson blocks a body shot from Lutang.
Lutang blocks a body shot from Richardson.
Richardson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutang lands with a light punch inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lutang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lutang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richardson gets through Lutang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lutang misses with some punches.
Sun Lutang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Richardson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richardson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lutang prevents a body shot from Richardson.
Richardson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richardson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lutang struggles to land a body shot inside as Richardson controls his hands.
Richardson blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Lutang.
A short left from Richardson.
Lutang works on Richardson's body with a couple of short punches.
Lutang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lutang is trying to stall.
A short body shot lands from Richardson as the two fighters clinch.
Richardson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lutang.
Lutang tries a body shot but Richardson blocks it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Richardson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lutang throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson working aggressively here.
Lutang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lutang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richardson backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lutang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richardson backwards.
Richardson misses with the head strike.
Richardson scores with a shoulder strike.
Richardson tries a body shot but Lutang blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lutang.
Lutang misses with a punch to the body.
Lutang misses with a body punch.
Lutang throws a punch but it's blocked by Richardson.
A short left from Lutang.
Richardson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Richardson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Richardson blocking some punches.
Richardson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Richardson tries to stall but Lutang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lutang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lutang misses with a body punch.
Richardson lands a nice uppercut.
Lutang lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Lutang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lutang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richardson backwards.
Richardson lands a hook that snaps the head of Lutang backwards.
Richardson throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lutang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lutang lands with a right to the head.
Lutang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Richardson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lutang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Richardsons head.
Richardson works on Lutang's body with a couple of short punches.
Lutang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richardson backwards.
Richardson throws a head punch that misses.
Lutang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Lutang.
Richardson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lutang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Richardson's elbow.
A short uppercut from Lutang.
Richardson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lutang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Lutang dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Richardson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Richardson is rocked!
Lutang punishes Richardson's body with a nice straight punch.
Richardson just misses with a punch to the body.
Lutang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Richardson is still on wobbly legs! Can Lutang finish him?
Nice jab there from Richardson.
Lutang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Richardson seems to have recovered his senses.
Lutang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Richardson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lutang throws a looping overhand right but Richardson ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Richardson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Richardson looks to throw the jab but Lutang is out of range.
Richardson tests Lutang's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lutang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Richardson's hands.
Lutang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lutang slips a straight right by Richardson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lutang.
Lutang avoids the body shot from Richardson.
Lutang avoids the body shot from Richardson.
Richardson scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Lutang.
Richardson misses with a hook
and Lutang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Richardson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Richardson darts in and clinches Lutang up against the cage.
Rick Richardson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lutang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richardson just leaning against Lutang, taking a breather.
A short left from Richardson.
Richardson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Richardson.
Richardson cracks Lutang with a nice body shot.
Richardson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lutang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lutang misses with the head strike.
Lutang lands a nice uppercut.
Lutang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lutang throws a head punch that misses.
Lutang lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richardson.
Richardson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Richardson has a couple of punches blocked by Lutang.
Lutang scores with a shot to the side of Richardson's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lutang struggles to land a body shot inside as Richardson controls his hands.
Lutang prevents a body shot from Richardson.
Lutang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Richardson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lutang.
Richardson blocks a body shot from Lutang.
Richardson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lutang.
Lutang misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Richardson.
Lutang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Richardson working aggressively here.
Lutang tries to work over Richardson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lutang blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Richardson fails to land.
Richardson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lutang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lutang working aggressively here.
Richardson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lutang takes a shot to the head.
Lutang blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutang misses with a body punch.
Richardson lands a hook that snaps the head of Lutang backwards.
Lutang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Richardson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lutang lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richardson tries to work over Lutang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Richardson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lutang up against the cage.
Lutang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lutang.
Lutang misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Richardson.
Lutang misses with a punch to the body.
Richardson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lutang blocks a body shot from Richardson.
Lutang lands a shoulder strike.
Lutang blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lutang.
Richardson blocks a body shot from Lutang.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Richardson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lutang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Lutang!
A very excited looking Sun Lutang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.