PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Richmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhammad Kango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richmond kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Master P's Bout It Bout It. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kango's choice of entrance music: Everyone Nose. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Richmond
vs
Kango

191 cm
23
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
213 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mitch Richmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Muhammad Kango!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Richmond drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Richmond looking to pass the guard.
Richmond passes into half guard.
Kango tries to roll over but Richmond keeps him under control.
Kango tries to kick Richmond off but Richmond keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Richmond looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richmond takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Richmond throwing shots but Kango is blocking nicely.
Richmond lands with a punch from half guard.
Kango is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Richmond scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kango is looking for a sweep. Richmond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kango won't allow Richmond to pass to mount.
Kango is trying to stand.
Richmond wants to pass the guard but Kango is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richmond drops an elbow to the side of Kango's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kango punching from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richmond prevents Kango from improving his position.
Kango trying to control but Richmond postures up.
Kango manages to get to full guard.
Richmond looking to pass the guard.
Kango manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Richmond manages to get himself to full guard.
Richmond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kango is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Richmond is on top in guard.
Richmond wants to pass the guard but Kango is keeping the position.
Richmond working some strikes from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richmond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kango swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kango is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Richmond advances position into side control!
Richmond in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kango is looking for a sweep.
Richmond working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kango taking punishment in the form of punches.
Richmond grinds an elbow into Kango's temple.
Richmond moves into full mount!
Richmond working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Richmond lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richmond is landing with some decent strikes but Kango is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kango regains half guard.
Kango looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richmond takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Richmond works his way into full mount!
Richmond lands a heavy elbow.
Richmond cracks Kango with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitch Richmond!