PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captian Planet (ranked 4900 p4p, 4804 weight class) and Kevin Richardson (ranked 156 p4p, 150 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Planet
vs
Richardson

209 cm
25
280
0 - 0 - 0

224 cm
22
282
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Captian Planet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Richardson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Planet throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Planet.
Planet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Richardson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Planet throws a right hand that Richardson ducks under and follows up with a left that Richardson also avoids with ease.
Planet looks to score with a jab to the body but Richardson is just out of range.
Planet shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Richardson as he avoids it easily.
Richardson throws a counter combo.

Richardson closes the distance and clinches.

Planet drags the fight down to the ground.
Richardson passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Planet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Richardson stops Planet from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Planet is looking to control Richardson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Planet avoid being mounted?
Richardson prevents Planet from standing back up.
Planet is looking for a sweep. Richardson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Planet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richardson pulls his head out easily.
Richardson is keen to just control but Planet is a slippery customer.
Richardson prevents Planet from standing back up.
Richardson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Planet tries to roll over but Richardson keeps him under control.

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.
Planet keeping hold of Richardson's head, controlling as best he can.
Richardson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A head kick misses from Richardson.
Planet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Planet shoots for a takedown but Richardson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Richardson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Richardson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Planet is trying to get back to full guard.

Planet looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Richardson is keen to just control but Planet is a slippery customer.
Planet controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Richardson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Planet trying to hold on to Richardson's head to control him but Richardson postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Richardson wants to clinch
and Planet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Kevin Richardson has been cut.
Planet misses with a takedown attempt - Richardson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Captian Planet. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Richardson clinches.

Planet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Planet is trying hard to land a takedown here. Richardson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Planet gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Richardson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Richardson looks winded!
Planet looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Richardson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kevin Richardson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Richardson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Planet will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Good work by Planet as he checks the leg kick.

Planet lands a big head kick that sends Richardson tumbling to the mat! Planet takes a step backwards and waves Richardson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Planet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Planet misses with the combination.
Planet tries to score a power double leg takedown but Richardson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Planet somewhat.
Richardson tries for a takedown but Planet sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Richardson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Planet tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Richardson is in Planet's guard.
Richardson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Planet working for a triangle but Richardson defends it easily.
Planet wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Richardson is now in half guard.
Richardson misses with a head shot. Planet uses the momentum to regain guard.
Planet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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.

Planet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richardson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richardson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Planet is working an open guard so Richardson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Planet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Richardson is fending him off so far but Planet persists. Nope, Richardson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Captian Planet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richardson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Richardson wants it to stay on the feet.
Richardson tries to clinch but Planet is having none of it.
Planet shoots for a takedown but Richardson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Captian Planet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richardson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Planet shoots in for a takedown but Richardson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Richardson shoots in for a takedown but Planet shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Planet misses with a wild body shot.
Planet dives in and grabs Richardson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Richardson pushes down on Planet's head and hops out.

Planet takes the fight into the clinch.

Planet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Captian Planet is winning the standup battle so far.
Planet goes for a double leg but Richardson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Richardson continues to drive forward.
Planet can't get the takedown.

Planet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richardson fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Richardson closes the distance and pushes Planet back into the cage.
Planet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Planet can't get the takedown.
Planet has Richardson pushed against the cage.
Planet dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Planet is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Richardson is defending well.
Planet stalling in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Planet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Captian Planet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Richardson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Richardson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Planet scores with a head kick.
Richardson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Planet shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richardson but Richardson pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Planet rushes Richardson and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Planet.

Planet successfully pulls guard.

Planet working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Richardson has passed into half guard!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Planet.
Planet is trying to stand.
Planet on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Planet tries to get out of the position.
Richardson passes to side control.
Planet is trying to control Richardson's posture but Richardson avoids it.
Planet is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Planet sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Richardson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Planet is trying to maintain the position but Richardson is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Planet trying to get back to full guard but Richardson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Planet really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Planet has given up his back here.
Planet prevents Richardson from getting a body triangle.
Richardson lands with a hammerfist to the side of Planet's head.

Richardson looking for the choke but no joy.
Planet is really stuck here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Richardson looking for the RNC.
Planet tries to escape the position.
Kevin Richardson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Planet tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Planet might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Richardson avoids the attempt from Planet to control.
Planet is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Planet reaches up and holds on to Richardson to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Richardson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Richardson 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

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