PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Falcon Falconowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rolling Stones - Paint It Black. Falcon Falconowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Falconowski
vs
Richards

193 cm
33
260 lbs
25 - 21 - 1

210 cm
37
265 lbs
19 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Falcon Falconowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keijo Richards!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falconowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Richards.
Falconowski checks a leg kick.
Richards ducks under a wild hook from Falconowski.
Richards throws out a leg kick but Falconowski moves out of range and Richards only half commits.
Richards has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Richards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richards tries to land a front kick but Falconowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Decent striking displayed by Richards there.
Richards throws a push kick but Falconowski slaps the foot to one side.
Falconowski avoids the head kick by Richards.
Falconowski misses with a body kick.
Richards misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Richards scores with a decent looking hook.
Richards misses with a straight left.
Falconowski scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Falconowski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Falconowski throws a shot from downtown. Richards moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards misses with a straight left.
Keijo Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards shoots in but no luck this time.
Richards connects with a crisp jab.
Falconowski avoids the body shot from Richards.
Falconowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Richards looks to land a right hand but Falconowski moved out of range.
Falconowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Richards misses with a body shot.
Falconowski scores with a jab to the body.
Falconowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Richards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Falconowski.
Richards connects with a right hand. Falconowski shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Richards there.
Horrible takedown by Falconowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Richards which made him look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski ducks under a wild hook from Richards.

Richards closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Falconowski quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Falconowski wants to get back to full guard.
Richards not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Richards wants to free his trapped foot but Falconowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Falconowski controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Falconowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richards is working away from the top position though.
Richards is keen to just control but Falconowski is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Richards sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Falconowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Falconowski moves into full guard.
Richards wants to control from the top but Falconowski keeps moving.
Richards with a flurry of punches that miss.
Richards wants to control from the top but Falconowski keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Richards showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Keijo Richards wasn't active enough on the ground.
Falconowski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Richards darts in and clinches Falconowski up against the cage.
Richards misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Falconowski blocks the elbow strike.
Richards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richards.
I was talking to Falconowski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Richards is trying to break the clinch but Falconowski has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keijo Richards dominated that round.
That's time! Falconowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Richards lands with a kick to the temple. Falconowski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Falcon Falconowski has been cut.
Richards tries to land a front kick but Falconowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Falconowski throws a looping overhand right but Richards ducks down to avoid it.
Richards is looking to chop away at Falconowski's legs.
Falconowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richards.
Falconowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Richards defends it nicely.
Richards moves out of range of the strikes.
Richards turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Richards moves in looking to clinch but Falconowski pushes him off.
Falconowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Falconowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richards was well out of range. Poor timing from Falconowski.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Falconowski is defended easily by Richards.
Richards throws a sloppy head kick and Falconowski moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falconowski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Richards misses with a wild body shot.
Richards jabs at Falconowski's body.
Richards connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Richards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falconowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Richards.
Richards stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Falcon Falconowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards checks a low kick from Falconowski.
Falconowski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Richards lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Richards throws a jab when Falconowski was well out of range.
Falconowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Richards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falconowski walks into a stiff left hand from Richards.
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!
Falconowski looks to land a right hand but Richards moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards motions for Falconowski to come forward. Richards throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Richards, right into the meat.
Richards throws a hook but Falconowski avoids it easily.
Richards misses with a body kick.
Richards misses with a hook.
Richards looks for a takedown but Falconowski sprawls well.
Falconowski slips under a jab.
Falconowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Falconowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Falconowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Richards is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A telegraphed right hand from Falconowski misses the target.
Falconowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Falconowski throws a jab when Richards was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards closes the distance and clinches up with Falconowski, looking for a takedown. Richards pushes Falconowski against the cage but Falconowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Falconowski throws a nice looking combination but Richards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Richards wants to land a leg kick but Falconowski is out of range.
A good leg kick by Richards.
Richards misses the shot to the body.
Falconowski throws a leg kick but Richards sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Falconowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Richards is out of range.
Richards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Falconowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Richards fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Falconowski.
Falconowski tries a low kick but Richards avoids it.
Falconowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Richards.
Richards dips to his left and cracks Falconowski with an uppercut!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Falconowski blocks a low kick nicely.
Falconowski throws a body punch but Richards moves out of range.
Falconowski connects with a crisp jab.
Richards staying out of range there.
Falconowski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Falconowski just misses with a punch to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Falconowski. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Richards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richards looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Falconowski slips under a jab from Richards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richards throws a predictable looking body shot
and Falconowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Richards swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falconowski moves out of range as Richards strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keijo Richards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Falcon Falconowski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Richards looks to throw the jab but Falconowski is out of range.
Falconowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Richards.
Richards connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Richards lands a nice hook to Falconowski's body. Falconowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Falconowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falconowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Richards circles away quickly and effectively.
Falconowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Richards blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Richards.
A big right from Richards misses.
Donk. Richards catches Falconowski right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Falconowski scores with a nice head shot.
Richards misses with the combination.
Falconowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Richards connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Falconowski scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falconowski.
Richards delivers a nice body kick.
Falconowski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Richards eats them both and turns towards Falconowski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Falconowski avoids a kick to the body.
Richards throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Richards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Falconowski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richards. Falconowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Richards misses with a straight right.
Richards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falconowski misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Falconowski misses.
A swing and a miss from Falconowski.
A big left from Falconowski misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards looks to land a left hand but Falconowski moved out of range nicely.
Richards throws the left hand but Falconowski avoids the punch easily.
Richards moves out of range as Falconowski strikes.
A left lands for Richards.
Falconowski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falconowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Falconowski wants to land a leg kick but Richards is out of range.
Falconowski tries to work over Richards's front leg with a kick but Richards checks it.
Falconowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Richards tries a head kick but it misses.
Richards throws a head kick that misses.
Richards throws a body kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Falconowski. That snapped Richards's head back.
Falconowski jabs at Richards's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richards throws a lazy right hand but Falconowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Falconowski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Richards doesn't seem phased though.

Falconowski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Richards to the mat! Richards manages to get full guard.
Richards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richards is looking to stand up but Falconowski isn't so interested in that idea.
Richards striking off his back but it's not causing Falconowski any problems.
Falconowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Falconowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Falconowski wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.
Richards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Richards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Falcon Falconowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski is stalling in the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards keeping moving, preventing Falconowski from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Falconowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Falconowski throwing strikes from guard but Richards blocks nicely.
Keijo Richards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Falconowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Falconowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Falconowski prevents Richards from getting back to his feet.
Richards is trying to control the position but Falconowski postures up.

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 Falcon Falconowski.
Well Richards has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Richards!
Keijo Richards made sure to mention his sponsor, Perkele! in his post fight interview.