PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Rickarderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Young
vs
Rickarderson

200 cm
26
262 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

196 cm
21
272 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keith Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Rickarderson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rickarderson slips under a jab from Young.
Young tries to land a front kick but Rickarderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rickarderson misses with an uppercut. Young saw that one coming.
Young fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rickarderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rickarderson throws a looping overhand right but Young ducks down to avoid it.
Young is looking to clinch.
Rickarderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Young shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rickarderson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Young throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rickarderson keeping full guard, as Young tries to pass.
Young trying to control but Rickarderson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickarderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Rickarderson, not yet.
Rickarderson is still trying to improve position.
Young pushing down on Rickarderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Young passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rickarderson!
Rickarderson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Young working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Rickarderson is rocked!

It looks like Ricky Rickarderson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big strike lands for Young! That's really hurt Rickarderson and he's turned his back - Young keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Young jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Young!
A less than humble Keith Young misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.