PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Richards Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Brown
vs
Richards Jr

191 cm
24
194 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

190 cm
19
188 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dick Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Richards Jr!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards Jr tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Richards Jr as he jumps to the side.
Richards Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Richards Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Richards Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Brown shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Brown was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Brown stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richards Jr but Richards Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richards Jr.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Richards Jr circles away.
A big right from Brown misses.
Brown drops Richards Jr with a left and a right! Oh, Richards Jr is hurt - Brown dives into side control looking to finish!

It looks like Paul Richards Jr has been cut.
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!

Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Richards Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Richards Jr parries the strikes from Brown easily there. Brown is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Richards Jr to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Brown working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Brown tries for a kimura but Richards Jr is defending well.

Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brown is breathing heavily.

Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Richards Jr, who protects the arm well.

That's two 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.
Richards Jr is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brown has just dragged him back down to the mat.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Richards Jr swinging wilding here.
Brown throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Richards Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Brown.
Richards Jr tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Richards Jr checks a low kick from Brown.
Brown with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Richards Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Richards Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Richards Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Brown backing up. Brown nods at Richards Jr to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Richards Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Richards Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Dick Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Richards Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Richards Jr connects with a single shot there.
Richards Jr throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Richards Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Richards Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Richards Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Richards Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brown looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brown misses with a combination
and Richards Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brown takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brown has his takedown stuffed
and Richards Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Richards Jr misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brown misses with a body shot
enabling Richards Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Richards Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Brown falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Richards Jr counter with a right hand.
A combination from Richards Jr does no damage.
Brown misses with a jab to the body
letting Richards Jr counter with a right hand.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Richards Jr, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Richards Jr against the cage but Richards Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Richards Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Richards Jr moves away from the strike by Brown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richards Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richards Jr but Richards Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Richards Jr tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Richards Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Richards Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Richards Jr misses with the combination.
Brown tries to clinch but Richards Jr moves out of range.
Richards Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
Brown swings for the body but Richards Jr moves out of range.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Richards Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dick Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richards Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Paul Richards Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown misses with a double jab
and Richards Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Richards Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Richards Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A big right from Brown misses.
Brown misses the jab.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Richards Jr saw that one coming.
Richards Jr moves away from the strike by Brown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.

Brown closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Richards Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Richards Jr is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Richards Jr prevents Brown from improving his position.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richards Jr is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown tries to roll over but Richards Jr keeps him under control.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Richards Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Richards Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paul Richards Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Richards Jr moved out of range.
Richards Jr throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.

Brown fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Richards Jr sprawls well initially but Brown persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brown trying to pass the guard but Richards Jr defending well.
Richards Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Richards Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Richards Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brown is keen to just control but Richards Jr is a slippery customer.

Brown is working for a kimura but Richards Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Richards Jr is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Richards Jr avoid being mounted?
Brown trying to control the action but Richards Jr is working from the bottom.

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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Richards Jr.
Richards Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brown throws a leg kick but Richards Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big right from Brown misses.
Brown looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Richards Jr.
Brown tries to clinch but Richards Jr is having none of it.
Richards Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.

Brown looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Richards Jr!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Richards Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Brown throws a shot from downtown. Richards Jr moves away and avoids it.
Richards Jr misses with a wild combination.
Brown lands a two punch combo.
Richards Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A big left from Brown misses.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richards Jr but Richards Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Richards Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Richards Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Brown rushes Richards Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brown drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
Richards Jr has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.

Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Richards Jr.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richards Jr tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richards Jr to the ground. Richards Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Richards Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Brown waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Richards Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Richards Jr throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Richards Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Richards Jr ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Richards Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Richards Jr is out of range and Brown settles back down.
Richards Jr misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Richards Jr.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Richards Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Richards Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown throws a combination that misses
and Richards Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Richards Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Richards Jr misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Richards Jr.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Richards Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Richards Jr.
Richards Jr lands with a nice combination. Brown backs away looking to recover.
Richards Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brown backs up against the cage.
Richards Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Brown throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Richards Jr counters with a series of strikes. Brown will be more careful next time no doubt.
Richards Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Richards Jr moved out of range nicely.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Richards Jr.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Richards Jr counters with a series of strikes. Brown will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Richards Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richards Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Richards Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Richards Jr as Brown shoots in.
Richards Jr throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Richards Jr counters with a series of strikes. Brown will be more careful next time no doubt.
Richards Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Richards Jr's shoulder, as Richards Jr tries to avoid the shot.

Brown rushes Richards Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Brown jumps guard and drags Richards Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Brown looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Richards Jr passes into half guard.
Brown is trying to control but Richards Jr passes into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Richards Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Richards Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!