PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Severino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Severino
vs
Richardson

188 cm
18
233 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

191 cm
25
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Hell's Kitchen Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Severino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Richardson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice sprawl there from Severino as Richardson shoots in.
Severino misses with a double jab

and Richardson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Richardson.
Richardson works on Severino's body with a couple of short punches.
Richardson holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Richardson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richardson dodges the punch combination from Severino.
Richardson lands the left hand.
Severino misses with a double jab
and Richardson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richardson thuds a left hand into Severino's body.
Severino is breathing heavily.
Severino stuffs the takedown attempt from Richardson. Richardson gets slowly back to his feet.
Richardson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Severino stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Richardson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Richardson has managed to clinch.
Richardson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tim Severino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Richardson.
Severino tries to circle away but Richardson has him pinned against the cage.
Richardson controlling the action here for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson is looking to control Severino's arms but Severino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Richardson has his back to the cage.
Richardson tries for a takedown but Severino manages to get underhooks.
Severino prevents the takedown attempt.
Severino can't break the clinch.
Severino can't break the clinch.
Severino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Severino has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Richardson pulls Severino into guard.
Severino postures up.
Richardson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Severino is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson content just to control the position here.

Richardson looking for a guillotine from mount but Severino is having none of it.
Richardson trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Richardson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Severino is looking to escape.

Richardson wants to finish this one by submission but Severino is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Richardson.
Poor strikes thrown by Richardson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's four 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.
Severino reaches up to try and control the position but Richardson seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Severino rolls and tries to escape and now Richardson has his back!

Richardson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Severino tries to escape but Richardson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Richardson thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Richardson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Severino can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richardson gets his hands free as Severino looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Richardson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Richardson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Severino swivels and escapes.
Severino could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Severino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Richardson counters with a crisp one two that drops Severino! Richardson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Severino to his feet! Severino is in big trouble!

Richardson has Severino up against the cage in a clinch.
Severino is trying to force a seperation but Richardson has the dominant position.
Richardson presses Severino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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 has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Severino is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Severino tries to break the clinch but Richardson is controlling the position.
Richardson prevents Severino from breaking the clinch.
Richardson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Severino walks away with a smile on his face. Richardson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tim Severino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Richardson.
Richardson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Severino defends it nicely.

Richardson instigates a clinch.

Richardson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richardson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Severino swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Richardson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Severino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Richardson counters by moving into the clinch.
Severino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Richardson is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Richardson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Richardson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Severino misses with a double jab

and Richardson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Richardson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Richardson.
Richardson is looking to clinch.
Richardson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tim Severino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Severino tries to keep at a distance but Richardson has taken the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Richardson.
Severino tries to break the clinch but Richardson is controlling the position.
Richardson has Severino pressed against the cage.
Severino throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Severino.
Severino missing with knees to the body.

Richardson breaks from the clinch.
Severino throws a left and a right that both miss
and Richardson counters with a three punch combo that has Severino backing up. Severino nods at Richardson to acknowledge the strikes.

Richardson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Richardson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Richardson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Severino does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severino is looking for a sweep. Richardson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Richardson seems content to control.

Richardson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Severino defends it well.
Severino is staying active underneath Richardson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four 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.

Richardson is working for a kimura but Severino is defending it quite comfortably.
Severino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Richardson.
Severino tries to roll over but Richardson keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Severino has one foot on Richardson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Richardson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Severino throws a combination that misses
and Richardson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Richardson rushes Severino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Richardson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Severino prevents it.
Richardson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Richardson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Severino working hard to break the clinch.
Richardson trying to control the position but instead, Severino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Richardson into the cage.
Richardson is trying to break the clinch but Severino is controlling him.
Richardson tries to pull guard but Severino won't allow it.
Tim Severino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Richardson.
Richardson has Severino pressed against the cage.
Severino wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Richardson is looking to break free of the clinch but Severino has double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Severino gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Richardson.
Richardson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Severino is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson wants a takedown but no success here.

Richardson breaks the clinch.
Ryan Richardson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Richardson dives in and grabs Severino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Severino pushes down on Richardson's head and hops out.
Severino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Richardson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Richardson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Richardson lands a body punch.
Severino working hard to break the clinch.
Richardson goes for a takedown attempt but Severino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Richardson moves in looking to clinch but Severino pushes him off.
Richardson lands a nice hook to Severino's body. Severino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Richardson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Severino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Richardson somewhat.
Severino misses with a double jab

and Richardson counters with a shoot takedown. Severino fights it but they end up in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severino is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Severino trying to control the position.
Severino 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.
Severino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Richardson wants to stand but Severino has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Severino is working an open guard so Richardson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severino throws a combination that misses

and Richardson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Richardson.
Severino prevents a takedown attempt there.
Severino stops a takedown attempt from Richardson.

Richardson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Severino misses with a combination

and Richardson counters with a single leg into guard. Severino didn't expect that.
Richardson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Severino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Severino can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Richardson controls the pace.
Severino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severino keeping moving, preventing Richardson from controlling successfully.
Richardson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Severino kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Severino is working an open guard so Richardson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Severino misses with a combination
letting Richardson counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richardson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Severino pinned against the cage. Severino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Richardson has closed the distance and engaged Severino in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Richardson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Richardson 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Richardson!