PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor Wellington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reed Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wellington comes to the ring accompanied by Radiohead - Reckoner. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Wellington
vs
Richards

194 cm
23
254 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

215 cm
23
275 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Nightmare Clothes

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connor Wellington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reed Richards!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wellington scores a takedown into full mount!
Wellington looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Richards can't escape the position.
Wellington throws some wild stikes that Richards manages to avoid easily.
Wellington lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Richards hang on?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Richards is squirming around, avoiding Wellington's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wellington cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wellington can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Richards is looking to escape.
Richards tries to lock up and control but Wellington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards blocking the ground and pound.
Richards tries to lock up and control but Wellington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wellington thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Wellington thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wellington cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Richards is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wellington looking to secure an arm triangle but Richards defends it well.
Richards working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wellington raining down shots from the mount!
Richards keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Richards can do anything to dispel that myth.

Wellington wants to finish this one by submission but Richards is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wellington.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wellington with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor Wellington dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

No joy there for Richards, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

It looks like Reed Richards has been cut.
Wellington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wellington throws a hook but Richards blocks it.
Richards defending well as Wellington loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richards jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

It looks like Connor Wellington has been cut.
Reed Richards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington staying out of range there.
Richards fails to land with a series of punches.
Richards goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Richards is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wellington.
Richards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wellington.
Richards swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards is looking to chop away at Wellington's legs.
Richards throws a combination. Wellington tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Wellington.
Wellington digs a good body shot into Richards's ribs.
Wellington misses with a combination
and Richards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reed Richards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wellington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richards throws out the jab.

Connor Wellington's cut is getting worse.
Richards throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wellington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Richards misses with a wild combination.
Richards connects with the punch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Wellington here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Richards throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Wellington counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Richards is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wellington.
Richards is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Richards throws a sloppy body shot
and Wellington counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellington slips under a jab.
Richards moves out of range of the strikes.
Richards throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wellington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richards fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Wellington looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Richards!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice elbow there by Wellington.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor Wellington clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A head kick misses from Wellington.
Richards throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wellington looks to land a combination but Richards avoids it well.
Wellington scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Richards misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards swings for the body but Wellington moves out of range.
Wellington clobbers Richards with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Richards misses with a wild body shot.
Wellington takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Wellington looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Richards trying to control but Wellington postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wellington lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wellington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Richards defending well though.
Wellington throws a strike but Richards avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Wellington 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.
Wellington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wellington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor Wellington had his way with Reed Richards in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Wellington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wellington swings for the body but Richards moves out of range.
Richards works over Wellington's head and body with a nice combination.
Wellington misses with a few strikes there.
Richards throws a jab but it's blocked by Wellington.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington scores with a nice head shot.
Wellington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richards.
Wellington shoots in for a double leg but Richards sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wellington throws a combination. Richards tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wellington throws a sloppy body shot
and Richards counters with a series of strikes. Wellington will be more careful next time no doubt.
Connor Wellington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Connor Wellington's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wellington checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wellington slips under a jab from Richards.
Richards scores with a three punch combo!

Jeez, Connor Wellington's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wellington dips to his left and cracks Richards with an uppercut!
Reed Richards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wellington blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reed Richards.
I think Wellington has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:46
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:46
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Wellington!