PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown has chosen Slum Village - Look At Yo Face as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tyler Richards could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Danny Brown's chin.

Richards
vs
Brown

179 cm
25
188 lbs
18 - 5 - 0

188 cm
24
200 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Perkele!
Hardcore Nutrition

Trill
Untouchable Fight Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyler Richards!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Brown!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown lands a nice leg kick that just misses Richards's sensitive parts.
Brown throws a right hand that misses

so Richards counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brown throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Brown manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown trying to control but Richards is having none of it.
Richards 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Richards trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.
Richards is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Richards is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Richards trying to control from the bottom.
Richards tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Danny Brown was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richards. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Richards misses the target.

Richards gets a double leg takedown into Brown's guard.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown tries to strike from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richards accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Richards trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Richards advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Richards seems content to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
Richards sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Richards's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Richards's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Brown's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Brown is trying to stick to Richards's back but Richards is turning into Brown. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brown's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Richards.
Richards tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown controlling Richards's posture.
Richards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown is trying to control the position but Richards postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Danny Brown was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Richards feints and as Brown raises his hands in defense, Richards changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
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.
Richards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown wants to sweep here but Richards controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Richards dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Brown scores with a shot to the body.
Richards slips a straight right by Brown.
Richards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richards throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Richards moved out of range nicely.
Richards lands with a good body shot.
Brown misses with a body shot

and Richards counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Richards slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tyler Richards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Richards wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Richards missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Richards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richards cracks Brown with a solid left hand.
Richards postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Richards won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Richards slips nicely into half guard.
Richards wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
Richards controlling the action here.
Richards is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Richards throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Richards is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown is controlling Richards's trapped leg to prevent Richards from advancing to side control.
Richards seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Richards tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Richards staying out of range there.
Richards takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Richards digs a good hook to Brown's body.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown avoids the body shot from Richards.
Both fighters circling a little - Brown finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brown scores with a nice head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Richards gets a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Richards connects with a nice short shot to Brown's temple.
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!
Brown keeping hold of Richards's head, controlling as best he can.
Richards moves nicely into side control.
Richards trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A solid body kick from Richards.
A jab from Brown finds it's way through Richards's defenses.
Brown blocks a head kick by Richards.
Richards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Richards rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brown wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Richards.

Brown breaks from the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Richards.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richards manages to avoid it.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brown slips a jab from Richards.
A jab from Richards finds it's way through Brown's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brown throws a jab when Richards was well out of range.
Richards is looking to wear down Brown with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Richards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Brown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Richards scores with a hook.
Richards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Richards counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Richards throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
and Richards connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Richards's head but Richards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Richards tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Richards somewhat.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Richards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Richards moved out of range.
Richards tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richards throws the kick towards the body but Brown avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards throws a quick inside leg kick.
Richards fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Richards looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brown connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown takes a jab right on the kisser.
Richards scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brown doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Richards closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brown did well to prevent Richards getting side control.
Brown trying to hold on to Richards's head to control him but Richards postures up.
Brown is concentrating on defense, preventing Richards from advancing position.

Richards is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Richards is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Richards controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Richards wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Richards prevents Brown from improving his position.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Richards is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown won't allow Richards to pass to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Richards.
Crunch! Richards slams his shin into Brown's torso.
Richards scoring well with a low kick there.
Brown scores with a sloppy right hand. Richards should have avoided that one.
Richards drops his hands momentarily and Brown takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brown digs a good hook to Richards's body.
Richards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Richards slips under a jab.
Brown listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Danny Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown checks a low kick from Richards.
Richards lands with a shot to the body.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Richards moved out of range.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Richards moves away and avoids it.
Richards throws a leg kick
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A cross from Brown lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards staying out of range there.
Richards takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Richards misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Richards throws a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Good shot there by Richards.
Brown thuds his shin into the meat of Richards's side.
Brown scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown blocks the body kick.
Richards's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Richards scrambles back to his feet.
Richards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown lands the left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brown digs a good hook to Richards's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown throws the kick towards the body but Richards avoids it.
Brown takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Richards avoids the body shot from Brown.
Brown takes a jab right on the kisser.
Richards thows a body shot but no joy.
Richards lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brown backs up against the cage.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Richards moved out of range.
Richards shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A shot to the liver by Brown. Beautiful body shot.
Richards fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brown throws a leg kick

and Richards counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Richards missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is in trouble now - Richards has advanced to mount!

Richards goes for an armbar but Brown turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Brown.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Richards 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.
Brown wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Richards is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards 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.
Richards trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Danny Brown wasn't active enough on the ground.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Richards slips the punch.
Richards misses with a hook.
Richards throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richards shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richards walks into a jab.
Brown throws a hook but Richards avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Richards shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Brown dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Richards connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss

so Richards counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Richards won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Richards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richards passes Brown's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Richards trying to control from Brown's half guard. Brown has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Richards is proving a slippery customer.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Tyler Richards has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Richards moved out of range.
Richards misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Brown digs a good body shot into Richards's ribs.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Richards lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
Danny Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a hook but Richards avoids it easily.
Richards tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Richards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Richards uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Richards looking to score a takedown here. Brown is defending well but Richards drives through and ends up in Brown's guard.
Richards throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Richards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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!
Richards postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Richards controls the pace.

Richards drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brown manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Richards has Brown in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Richards is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Brown stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Richards throws up his legs and catches Brown in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Brown tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Richards! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tyler Richards!
Tyler Richards retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyler Richards thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.