PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mazaman man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). mazaman man has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Richardson
vs
man

170 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
22
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, mazaman man!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Richardson gets caught flat footed, as man shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Richardson is looking for a triangle but man pushes his legs off easily.
man must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

man got a little sloppy there for a moment and Richardson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, man has managed to get both his arms back between Richardson's legs - danger averted.

man avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
man thows a big elbow that misses.

Richardson looking for a guillotine here but man defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Richardson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. man defends it easily.
man looking to pass the guard.
man is looking to work some ground and pound but Richardson has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
man is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Richardson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
man controlling from the top position.
man looking to pass the guard.

Richardson looking for a guillotine here but man defends easily.
Richardson is breathing heavily.
man controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

man avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
man 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 is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
man controlling from the top position.
man in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
man not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Richardson has momentary wrist control but man slips an elbow through the middle.
man not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Richardson has his foot on man's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. man works his way back into a safe position though.

Richardson looking for a guillotine here but man defends easily.
Richardson keeping full guard, as man tries to pass.
man postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

man decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
man takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
man's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
man thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Richardson's head.
Richardson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
man looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Richardson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
man sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

mazaman man dominated that round.
That's time! Richardson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

man keeps the fight on the outside.
Richardson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
man avoids a kick to the body.
Richardson misses with a few strikes there.
man avoids a punch combination nicely.

man gets the takedown into side control.
Richardson seems a little lost for a moment, as man dominates the positioning.
man throwing shots but missing, from side control.
man wants to control but Richardson is keeping him busy.
Richardson sneaks back into half guard.
man throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
man is pressing down on Richardson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Richardson is holding on for now.

Richardson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but man pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Richardson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
man performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that man has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Despite being in the dominant position, mazaman man just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Richardson throws a right and a left that both miss.

man gets a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Richardson looking for submissions off his back.
man wants to pass the guard but Richardson is defending well.
man not landing any meaningful shots this time.
man is taking a breather. Richardson 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.
man trying to pass the guard but Richardson defending well.

Richardson actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
man scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Richardson blocking the ground and pound attempt from man.
man is pressing down on Richardson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Richardson is holding on for now.
man takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
man throwing shots but Richardson is blocking nicely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

man changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Richardson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
man takes a little break here. Richardson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Richardson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
man not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Richardson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but man pulls his head out easily.
man keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Richardson looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Richardson actively working from the bottom here.

Richardson actively working from the bottom here.
man trying to pass the guard but Richardson defending well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

man scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Richardson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
man is taking a breather. Richardson 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.

Richardson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but man pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

mazaman man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

man shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
man missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Richardson actively working from the bottom here.
man performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Richardson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from man.
man performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Richardson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
man thows a huge punch but Richardson dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
man thows a huge punch but Richardson dodges it nicely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

man is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Richardson's half guard.
man wants to free his trapped foot but Richardson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Richardson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but man pulls his head out easily.
man seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Richardson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
man sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Richardson defending well though.
man is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Richardson looking for submissions off his back.
Richardson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but man scores with a couple of nice shots.
Richardson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if man is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Richardson actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from man.
man missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if man is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
man thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Richardson's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Richardson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

man shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
mazaman man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
man performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Richardson looking for subs from the bottom but man mounts him!
man sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson tries to reverse the position but man maintains control.
man tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Richardson is trying to escape the mount.
man controlling the position easily from mount.
Steve Richardson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
mazaman man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well man 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... mazaman man!