PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard Richmond IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reagen Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by E Ala E by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. Richard Richmond IV could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Reagen Penn's chin.

Richmond IV
vs
Penn

160 cm
25
130 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
24
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Richmond IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reagen Penn!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richmond IV falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Penn counter with a right hand.

Richmond IV gets caught flat footed, as Penn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Richmond IV is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richmond IV looking for a sweep. Not yet Richmond IV, not yet.

Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Richmond IV wants to sweep but no luck.
Richmond IV thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richmond IV throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Richmond IV tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Penn drops back looking for a leg! Richmond IV is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Richmond IV manages to kick Penn off! Penn jumps back into Richmond IV's guard.
Richmond IV 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Penn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Richmond IV is looking to stand up but Penn isn't so interested in that idea.

Penn drops back looking for a leg! Richmond IV is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Richmond IV manages to kick Penn off! Penn jumps back into Richmond IV's guard.

Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Richmond IV.
Richmond IV doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Richmond IV manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Penn manages to get himself to full guard.
Penn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Richmond IV with a flurry of punches that miss.
Richmond IV postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richmond IV in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Penn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Richmond IV is looking to get to half guard.
Richmond IV is working hard here to advance position.
Richmond IV wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Penn is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Richmond IV has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Richmond IV tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to keep control of the position but Richmond IV is staying busy.
Richmond IV can't escape the position.

Penn patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Penn looks gassed!

Penn tightening his grip on Richmond IV, looking for the choke.
Richmond IV might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Richmond IV manages to reverse the position and now he's in Penn's guard. Nice work there by Richmond IV.
Richmond IV wants to stand but Penn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn has Richmond IV pulled in close to control his posture.
Richmond IV missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reagen Penn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Richmond IV throws a leg kick

and Penn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Richmond IV's guard.
Richmond IV is looking to stand up but Penn isn't so interested in that idea.
Richmond IV wants to sweep here but Penn controlling him for the moment.

Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Richmond IV looking for a sweep. Not yet Richmond IV, not yet.
Richmond IV thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Penn drops back looking for a leg! Richmond IV is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Richmond IV manages to kick Penn off! Penn jumps back into Richmond IV's guard.

Penn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Penn is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Penn passes Richmond IV's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Richmond IV is looking to improve his position.

Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Richmond IV is just riding it out for now. Penn eventually gives up the hold.
Richmond IV gets full guard.

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.
Richmond IV is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Penn keeping control of the position.
Penn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Richmond IV.
Richmond IV thows a huge punch but Penn dodges it nicely.
Richmond IV throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Richmond IV.
Penn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Richmond IV scores with a couple of nice shots.
Richmond IV not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Richmond IV not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Richmond IV lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Richmond IV.
Penn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Richmond IV.
Richmond IV working over Penn with some ground and pound. Penn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Richmond IV thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Penn's head.
Richmond IV not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Richmond IV there.
Penn wants to control but Richmond IV is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Richmond IV there.
Richmond IV lands strikes from half guard.
Richmond IV thows a huge punch but Penn dodges it nicely.
Richmond IV working Penn over with strikes.
Penn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Richmond IV scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richmond IV scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Richmond IV looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Penn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Richmond IV lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Richmond IV.
Richmond IV sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Penn defending well though.
Richmond IV lands with a punch from half guard.
Penn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Penn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Richmond IV.
Richmond IV thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Penn's head.
Richmond IV thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Penn's head.
Richmond IV missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Richmond IV is pressing down on Penn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Penn is holding on for now.
Richmond IV not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Richmond IV dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Richmond IV tries a head kick but it misses.
Richmond IV misses with an uppercut

and Penn counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Richmond IV!

Penn is working for a guillotine from mount but Richmond IV frees his head quite easily.
Penn prevents Richmond IV from getting the reversal.
Richmond IV gets back to half guard.

Penn 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.
Richmond IV is trying to stand back up but Penn is controlling him
Penn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richmond IV misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Penn is trying to control. Richmond IV wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Richmond IV makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Richmond IV.
Penn preventing the sweep.
Richmond IV keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Richmond IV looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Richmond IV manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The referee warns Penn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richmond IV lands with some strikes.
Richmond IV avoids the attempt from Penn to control.
Richmond IV connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Penn is trying desperately to improve position.
Richmond IV raining down hammerfists from mount.
Richmond IV scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Penn?

Penn is rocked!
Richmond IV throws some wild stikes that Penn manages to avoid easily.
A nice elbow there by Richmond IV.
Richmond IV postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Penn looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice elbow there by Richmond IV.
Penn is still in real trouble! Can Richmond IV finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Penn seems to have recovered his senses.
Richard Richmond IV overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richmond IV is landing with some decent strikes but Penn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Richmond IV is landing with some decent strikes but Penn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The referee warns Penn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Richmond IV with the ground and pound from mount.
Penn takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Richmond IV's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Richmond IV!