PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has chosen The Prince as his entrance music. Jon Richard has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Richard
vs
Anderson

163 cm
19
162 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

176 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Richard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richard doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Richard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Richard somewhat.

Richard moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Richard is defending well for now.
Richard takes a knee to the side of the body.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Anderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Richard can't get the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Richard.
Richard tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Richard.
Anderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Anderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Anderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Richard managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Richard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Richard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson working Richard over with knees to the body.
Richard could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Richard avoids it.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Richard avoids the damage to the body.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson looks winded!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richard tries to land knees in the clinch but Anderson avoids the damage to the body.
Anderson scores with a knee to the head.
Richard stalling in the clinch but Anderson improves position.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Richard avoids it.
Richard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Richard looking for a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Richard.
Richard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Anderson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Richard uses from the top position.
Richard passes Anderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Richard is trying to work for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
Richard wants to stand up but Anderson has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Richard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson wants to control but Richard is keeping busy.
Richard tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richard passes into side control, despite Anderson's attempt to control the position.
Anderson tries to improve position but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Richard trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

No luck for Richard with that takedown attempt.
Richard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anderson tries to clinch but Richard is having none of it.

Richard has Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Richard's face.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Richard.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Richard is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Anderson obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richard avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Anderson working Richard over with knees to the body.
Anderson is breathing heavily.

Anderson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Richard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Richard wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Richard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anderson holds on and takes a little breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jon Richard wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Richard moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Anderson tries to clinch but Richard is having none of it.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson walks into a left hand.
Jon Richard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Richard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Richard throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
Richard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard lands with a nice combination. Anderson backs away looking to recover.
Richard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Richard misses with a takedown attempt

and Anderson moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Richard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Richard.
Richard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Richard avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.

Richard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richard is keeping the position for now.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Richard keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson cracks Richard with a solid left hand.

Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Richard.
Richard keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Richard is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Richard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Richard.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Richard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Richard.
Richard shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Richard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Richard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Richard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richard shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Richard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson leaves Richard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Richard doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Richard throws a sloppy head kick
and Anderson counters with an outside leg kick.

Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into Richard's guard.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Anderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Richard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Anderson is working to tighten his grip on Richard's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Richard has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Anderson is really squeezing tight and eventually Richard passes out! Anderson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). David Anderson!
Post fight, an emotional David Anderson said 'Jon Richard is an embarrassment to the sport of MMA! This is not wrestling, mate. This is the UFC! Learn how to strike at least.'.