PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gunna Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Richardson
vs
Pain

165 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

167 cm
19
140 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gunna Richardson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andy Pain!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson cracks Pain with an open hand slap.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Richardson .
Pain shoots in for a double leg but Richardson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Richardson scores with a jab to the head.
Pain fails to land the takedown.
A cross from Richardson lands.
Richardson lands the left hand.
Richardson connects with the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Richardson there.
Pain misses with a takedown attempt - Richardson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gunna Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Pain.
Richardson scores with a shot to the body.
Richardson stuffs the takedown attempt from Pain. Pain gets slowly back to his feet.
Pain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Richardson jabs at Pain's body.
Pain tries for a takedown but Richardson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Richardson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Richardson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson lands a slapping body shot.
Pain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pain looks gassed!
Richardson 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pain under the eye.
Richardson throws a shot to the body.
Pain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Richardson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gunna Richardson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richardson cracks Pain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Richardson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Richardson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richardson cracks Pain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Richardson .
Good standup being displayed there by Richardson as he connects with a hook.
Richardson lands a jab.
Richardson catches Pain with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Richardson works Pain's body with a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson punishes Pain's body with a nice straight punch.
Richardson scores with a nice head shot.
Richardson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Richardson connects with a looping right hand.
Pain is trying desperately to land a takedown but Richardson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Pain.
Richardson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pain at a distance.
Richardson jabs Pain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Richardson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pain's hands.
A jab lands there for Richardson .
Pain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheers as Richardson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pain doesn't seem phased though.
Pain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Richardson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pain doesn't seem phased though.
Richardson lands the left hand.
Richardson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Richardson lands a head shot.
Richardson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Richardson lands a nice hook to Pain's body. Pain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Richardson .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pain fails to land the takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Richardson .
Pain walks into a jab.
Richardson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pain.
Richardson cracks a nice hook into Pain's ribs.
Richardson scores with a punch to the head.
Richardson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Richardson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Richardson sprawls well. Richardson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pain gets slowly back to his feet.
Richardson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Richardson connects with the punch.
Richardson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Richardson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pain looks for a takedown but Richardson sprawls well.
Richardson connects with a crisp jab.
Pain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Richardson lands with a nice body punch.
Richardson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pain in his tracks.
Richardson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Richardson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richardson lands with a shot to the body.
Pain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pain takes one on the button.
Richardson lands a jab to Pain's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunna Richardson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A decent looking cross lands there for Richardson .
Pain fails with a takedown attempt.
Richardson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pain in his tracks.
Pain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Richardson .
Richardson lands a jab to Pain's midsection.
Andy Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richardson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pain's head.
Pain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab lands there for Richardson .
Richardson works the jab nicely.
A shot to the liver by Richardson . Beautiful body shot.
Gunna Richardson is winning the standup battle so far.
Pain takes one on the button.
Pain is breathing heavily.
Pain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson scores with a nice head shot.
Pain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gunna Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Pain.
Richardson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Richardson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pain on the side of the head.
Richardson connects with a looping right hand.
Richardson lands a slapping body shot.
Pain walks into a jab.
Richardson lands a jab to Pain's midsection.
Richardson dips to his left and cracks Pain with an uppercut!
Richardson scores with a punch to the head.
Pain shoots in for a takedown but Richardson shows good takedown defense.
Richardson cracks Pain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pain shoots in but no luck this time.
Pain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Richardson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab lands there for Richardson .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richardson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pain might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Richardson has got the better of the exchanges.
Richardson lands with a cross.
Pain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andy Pain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pain tries to move into range but Richardson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Richardson lands a glancing blow to the side of Pain's head.
Richardson cracks Pain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Richardson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Richardson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pain can do to turn this around?
Pain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Richardson throws out a powerful jab.
Richardson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Richardson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Richardson connects with a right hand. Pain shakes it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Richardson as he connects with a hook.
Pain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pain there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good exchange - Richardson coming out on top.
Richardson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Richardson lands with a right hand.
Pain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Richardson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Richardson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Richardson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Richardson connects with a nice looking jab.
Pain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Richardson clobbers Pain with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A cross from Richardson lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain walks into a stiff left hand from Richardson .
Richardson scores with a nice right hand.
Richardson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Richardson lands a slapping body shot.
Richardson catches Pain with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pain shoots in but Richardson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Richardson finds it's way round the side to connect with Pain's head.
Richardson jabs Pain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Richardson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pain at a distance.
Richardson lands a jab to the nose.
Richardson jabs at Pain's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circle momentarily. Richardson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Richardson , as that shot connected.
Richardson scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunna Richardson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Richardson lands with an overhand left.
Richardson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Richardson scores with a jab to the body.
Pain tries to move into range but Richardson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Richardson swivels and escapes.
Richardson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pain walks into a stiff left hand from Richardson .
Richardson scores with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Richardson . That snapped Pain's head back.
Richardson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pain on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Richardson . No joy for Pain on that attempt.
Richardson lands a nice hook to Pain's body. Pain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Richardson connects with a nice looking jab.
Richardson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pain doesn't seem bothered though.
Pain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pain.
Pain takes one on the button.
Pain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A left lands for Richardson .
Richardson catches Pain with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Richardson scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Richardson finds it's target.
Pain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Richardson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pain on the side of the head.
Richardson connects with a body shot that sends Pain's belly button to the back.
Richardson scores with a jab to the body.
Pain is trying hard to land a takedown here. Richardson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gunna Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Pain.
Richardson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pain has time to react.
Richardson cracks Pain with an open hand slap.
Richardson jabs at Pain's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pain walks into a stiff left hand from Richardson .
Richardson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Richardson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Richardson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Richardson lands the left hand.
Richardson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Richardson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pain's hands.
Richardson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Richardson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pain's hands.
Richardson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Richardson lands with a nice body punch.
Pain shoots for a takedown but Richardson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Richardson cracks a nice hook into Pain's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Richardson connects with a crisp jab.
Richardson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Richardson lands a nice shot that snaps Pain's head back.
Pain shoots in looking for a takedown. Richardson tries to sprawl out of it but Pain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richardson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Richardson throws out a powerful jab.
Richardson lands a nice hook to Pain's body. Pain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Richardson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pain momentarily.
Richardson scores with a jab to the body.
Richardson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Richardson with a nice cross.
Richardson lands with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson lands a jab to the head.
Richardson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Richardson lands a jab to the nose.
Richardson throws a good cross that connects.
Richardson thuds a left hand into Pain's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Richardson .
Richardson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Richardson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Richardson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Richardson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pain doesn't seem bothered though.
Richardson cracks Pain with a right hand to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richardson lands a jab to Pain's midsection.
Richardson cracks a nice hook into Pain's ribs.
Richardson 's corner calls for a 1-2. Richardson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Andy Pain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunna Richardson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Richardson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:24
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:24

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