PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anakin Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Scofield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scofield comes into a darkened arena with his song building. You Don't Wanna Fuck Wit Me kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Anakin Richards has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Richards
vs
Scofield

205 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
21
206 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Divine - Drugs (158 products)
Divine - Drugs (158 products)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anakin Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Scofield!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scofield at a distance.
Richards misses with a two punch combination.
Scofield closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richards circles away.
Scofield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Scofield drives through with a takedown into guard.

Scofield drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Scofield jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Scofield wants to pass the guard but Richards is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scofield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richards is keeping the position for now.
Richards really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scofield drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Scofield jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Richards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scofield on the ground.
Scofield looks gassed!

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Scofield swats away the attempt to clinch by Richards.
Richards scores with a head kick.
Richards throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Richards does it's job there.
Richards digs a good hook to Scofield's body.
Scofield takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scofield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Richards lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards fails with the takedown

and Scofield counters with a nice double leg into side control. Richards won't be happy with that.
Scofield tries to move to mount but Richards blocks the move with his legs.
Richards tries to escape but Scofield is in control.
Richards tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Scofield tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Scofield has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Scofield tries to move into full mount but can't pass Richards's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards struggling a bit here.
Richards tries to improve position but can't.

Scofield is trying to get an arm triangle but Richards is defending well.
Richards is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Scofield off and has taken his back!
Richards is trying to stick to Scofield's back but Scofield is turning into Richards. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Richards's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Scofield.
Richards looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards is looking to stand up but Scofield isn't so interested in that idea.
Scofield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Scofield drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Richards dives on top into guard.

Scofield throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Richards trying to stand up but can't free himself from Scofield's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Scofield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Richards defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anakin Richards dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Richards connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Richards scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anakin Richards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Richards catches Scofield with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Scofield will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Scofield on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Richards. Richards obviously looking to wear him down.
Richards wants to clinch.
Scofield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scofield is breathing heavily.
Richards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Richards lands a head kick. Scofield smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Michael Scofield has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scofield fails with a takedown attempt.
Richards lands a right hook to the body.
Richards tries to clinch up.
Richards connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Scofield tries to move into range but Richards moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Richards lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scofield's sensitive parts.
Scofield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richards lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scofield's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scofield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Richards moves in looking to clinch but Scofield pushes him off.
Richards misses with a double jab.
Anakin Richards is winning the standup battle so far.
Richards lands a two punch combo.
Richards wants to clinch up but Scofield keeps it at a distance.
Richards is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scofield fails with the takedown.
Anakin Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scofield.
Richards swinging wilding here.
Scofield shoots in for a takedown but Richards shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Richards throws a nice inside leg kick.
Richards fakes the leg kick and cracks Scofield in the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Richards.
Richards throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scofield on the side of the head.
Scofield takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Richards fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Richards scores with a leg kick.
Richards tries to clinch up.
Richards throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards scores with a punch to the head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scofield wants a takedown.
Richards working hard to break the clinch.
Scofield is trying to drag Richards to the mat but Richards just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Scofield tries to pull guard but Richards won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Richards tries to break free but Scofield pushes him back against the cage.

Scofield has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Richards clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Richards defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Scofield is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Richards is defending well though. Scofield let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anakin Richards dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Scofield's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Scofield walks into a jab.
Richards lands with a cross.
Richards stuns Scofield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scofield takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Richards misses with a takedown

and Scofield counters with a single leg into guard. Richards didn't expect that.
Scofield passes Richards's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Richards is defending against the submission attempts here by Scofield.

Scofield is working for a kimura but Richards is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scofield is looking for a kimura but Richards is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Scofield to get the leverage.
Scofield trying to mount his opponent but Richards defends it.
Michael Scofield has got the better of the ground game so far.

Scofield is looking for a kimura but Richards is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Scofield to get the leverage.

Scofield is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Richards doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Scofield.

Scofield is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Richards sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Richards scores with a one two! Scofield had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Richards tries to clinch but Scofield moves out of range.
Richards is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Richards turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Scofield drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Richards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards throws a shot to the body.
Richards lands with a nice combination. Scofield backs away looking to recover.
Richards lands a slapping body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Scofield 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Richards fails with a takedown attempt.
Richards tries to clinch up
and Scofield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scofield shoots in for a double leg but Richards sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Richards.
Richards's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Richards duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A cross from Richards lands.
Anakin Richards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards throws a nice outside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Richards scores with a four punch combination!
Scofield's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Richards works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scofield takes a kick to the side of the head.
Richards lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scofield's sensitive parts.
Richards lands with a slapping head kick.
Richards scores with a three punch combo!
Richards fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anakin Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards works over Scofield's head and body with a nice combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richards lands with a right hand.
Scofield shoots in but Richards avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Michael Scofield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richards connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anakin Richards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Richards, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anakin Richards!