PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donnell Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ren Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richardson comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Richardson
vs
Duran

192 cm
27
202 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

178 cm
24
195 lbs
7 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

XTREME PWNAGE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Donnell Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ren Duran!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Duran defends it nicely.
Richardson misses with a takedown

and Duran counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Richardson!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richardson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Duran.
Richardson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Duran controlling from the full mount.
Richardson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Duran. What's that going to do exactly?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richardson is trying to escape the mount.

Duran is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Richardson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Richardson shrugs it off.

Richardson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Duran.
Duran misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duran trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Richardson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Richardson is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson regains half guard.

Duran is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Duran is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Richardson sees it coming and defends easily.
Richardson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Richardson is not content to let Duran control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Richardson throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Duran manages to pass to side control.
Duran is looking to take a break and control but Richardson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Richardson regains half guard.
Richardson is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran wants to take a breather but Richardson is having none of it.
Richardson tries to get to full guard but Duran has control of the leg.
Richardson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Duran is working away from the top position though.

Duran is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Richardson is looking to control Duran's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Richardson avoid being mounted?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richardson lands with a few short shots to the body.
Richardson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Duran is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Duran thows a huge punch but Richardson dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson won't allow Duran to pass to mount.
Richardson misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Duran is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Duran is working for a kimura but Richardson is defending it quite comfortably.

Duran is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Richardson is looking for a sweep. Duran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Richardson gets back to full guard.
Richardson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Duran manages to get himself to full guard.
Duran pulls Richardson in to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richardson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Richardson thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richardson throws a strike but Duran rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Richardson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richardson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Duran trying to control but Richardson is working from the bottom.
Richardson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ren Duran will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Richardson thuds his right hand into Duran's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like Ren Duran has been cut.

Duran gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Richardson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Duran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Richardson throws a strike but Duran rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Richardson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Richardson is working hard here to advance position.
Richardson tries to strike from the bottom.
Richardson punching from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Richardson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Duran drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Duran jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Richardson keeping moving, preventing Duran from controlling successfully.
Richardson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Duran drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Duran jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Richardson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Duran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Duran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Richardson is striking from the bottom but Duran uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Duran uses his free foot to push down on Richardson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Richardson.

Duran has control of Richardson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Richardson regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran prevents Richardson from getting the reversal.
Duran throwing strikes here but Richardson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Richardson is in all sorts of trouble here.

Duran has hold of Richardson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Richardson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Duran blocks Richardson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Richardson tries to lock up and control but Duran gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Duran tries to control but Richardson wriggling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richardson is wriggling around trying to escape.

Duran is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Richardson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Richardson is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson tries to lock up and control but Duran gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Duran is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Richardson is surviving well by controlling Duran's body position as best he can.
Duran throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Richardson because Duran loaded up on that one.
Duran prevents Richardson from getting the reversal.
Richardson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Duran trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Richardson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Duran. What's that going to do exactly?
Ren Duran has got the better of the ground game so far.

Duran wants to finish this one by submission but Richardson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Duran.
Richardson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Duran. What's that going to do exactly?

Duran working for a submission but Richardson is keeping him at bay.
Richardson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Duran trying to control from half guard but Richardson is working away.
Richardson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richardson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Duran is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Richardson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duran.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richardson throws a strike from the bottom but Duran passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Donnell Richardson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ren Duran's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Duran shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Richardson is trying to defend but Duran finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Richardson is defending against the submission attempts here by Duran.
Richardson is refusing to be controlled, as Duran sits in half guard.
Richardson trying to hold on to Duran's head to control him but Duran postures up.

Duran seems to be looking for submissions.
Richardson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Richardson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Richardson keeping moving, preventing Duran from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Richardson keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Richardson keeping full guard, as Duran tries to pass.
Richardson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Richardson keeping moving, preventing Duran from controlling successfully.
Duran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richardson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Richardson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duran's guard.
Duran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Richardson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duran works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Richardson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Duran utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Richardson postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richardson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Richardson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Richardson is looking to work some ground and pound but Duran has wrist control.

Duran has his feet on Richardson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Duran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duran throws out the jab.
Richardson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Duran shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Duran tries to control but Richardson wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson working to try and regain half guard.
Richardson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Richardson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Richardson is not content to let Duran control the position.
Richardson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Richardson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Richardson misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Duran is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Richardson sees it coming and defends easily.

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

Richardson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duran pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson wants to control but Duran is keeping busy.
Richardson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Richardson.
Duran pushing down on Richardson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Richardson missing with punches from the bottom.
Richardson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duran prevents Richardson from improving his position.
Duran uses his free foot to push down on Richardson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Richardson.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Donnell Richardson.
I think Richardson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!