PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zach Smack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Smack
vs
Richard

175 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

185 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zach Smack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Richard!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smack misses with a double jab.
Smack misses with a combination
and Richard counters with a head kick.
Richard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smack.
Smack throws a nice looking combination but Richard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick from Richard lands but Smack takes it in his stride.
Smack throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Richard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smack.
Nice uppercut there from Richard.
Smack takes one to the side of the head.
Smack misses with a double jab
and Richard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Richard lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richard misses with a takedown attempt - Smack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smack swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Richard counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Smack is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd cheers as Richard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smack doesn't seem phased though.
Richard throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Richard throws a sloppy head kick and Smack moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Richard.
Richard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smack avoids the head kick by Richard.
Smack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Richard circles away quickly and effectively.
Richard fakes the leg kick and cracks Smack in the body.
Richard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Richard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smack misses with a double jab
and Richard counters with a body kick.
Richard digs a good hook to Smack's body.
Smack throws a combination that misses
and Richard counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Smack is breathing heavily.
Richard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Richard tries a head kick but it misses.
Richard lands with a kick to the temple. Smack shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smack walks forward, straight into a front kick from Richard.
Richard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smack.
Smack takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smack takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Richard throws a nice head kick!
Richard tries a head kick but it misses.
Smack throws a combination that misses
and Richard counters with a straight right hand.
Mike Richard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smack throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Richard counters with a big head kick but Smack shrugs it off.
Richard lands a head kick. Smack smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smack throws a left and a right that both miss

and Richard counters with a shoot takedown. Smack fights it but they end up in guard.
Smack wants to stand but Richard is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smack trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Smack is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Smack looking for a takedown.

Smack decides to pull guard.
Richard trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smack manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Smack would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Richard is working an open guard so Smack takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Richard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Smack throws a nice looking combination but Richard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smack misses with a double jab
enabling Richard to counter with a crisp jab.
Richard throws a head kick that Smack semi-blocks.
Smack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smack tries a low kick but Richard avoids it.

Smack shoots in and bounces Richard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Richard working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smack wants to stand and escape but instead Richard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Smack pushes Richard off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Smack throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Richard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smack scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smack throws a nice looking combination but Richard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Richard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smack lands a glancing blow to the side of Richard's head.
Richard tries a head kick but it misses.
Smack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Richard throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richard misses with a wild body shot.
Smack misses with the combination.
A shot to de liver by Richard. Beautiful body shot.
Smack lands a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Smack misses.
Smack swinging wilding here.
Smack shoots for a double leg takedown but Richard sprawls well. He's pushed Smack's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Richard lands with a slapping head kick.
Richard throws a head kick but Smack moves out of range.
A shot to de liver by Smack. Beautiful body shot.
Richard slips a jab and a cross from Smack.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Richard - that will leave a mark!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard throws a head kick that misses.
Smack will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Some wild striking there from Smack.
Richard stuns Smack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smack misses with a few strikes there.
Richard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smack counters with a left and a right that stings Richard.
Smack tries to bum rush Richard with a series of wild strikes but Richard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smack tries to bum rush Richard with a series of wild strikes but Richard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Richard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smack misses with a combination
and Richard counters with a head kick. That will keep Smack thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Richard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Richard pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smack fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Smack does no damage.
Smack falls off balance throwing a combination
and Richard counters with an inside leg kick.
Smack throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Smack misses.
Richard throws a head kick that misses.
Smack throws a series of punches but Richard avoids them all with ease.
Mike Richard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smack takes a swing at Richard's ribcage but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smack takes one to the side of the head.
Smack takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Richard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smack.

Smack shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zach Smack dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Richard throws a head kick but Smack moves out of range.
Smack throws a combination that misses
and Richard counters with an outside leg kick.
Richard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smack throws a combination that misses
and Richard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Richard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smack.
Richard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smack wants to clinch up but Richard keeps it at a distance.
Richard misses with a double jab
and Smack counters with a left and a right that stings Richard.
Richard lands a head kick!
Smack misses with a combination
and Richard counters with a two punch combo.
Smack swinging wilding here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Richard misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smack clinches.

Smack breaks the clinch.
Smack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smack misses with a few strikes there.
Richard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Richard scores with a head kick.
Smack throws a series of punches but Richard moves out of range.
Smack falls off balance throwing a combination
and Richard counters with a head kick. That will keep Smack thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Richard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Richard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Smack.
Richard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smack fails to land with a series of punches.
Richard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richard avoids the body shot from Smack.
Smack misses with a double jab
and Richard counters with a low kick, right behind Smack 's knee.
Richard throws a head kick that half lands.
Smack misses with a combination
and Richard counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Smack takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Richard circles away quickly and effectively.
Richard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smack looks to land a combination but Richard avoids it well.
Smack throws a body punch but Richard moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Richard.
Smack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Richard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smack throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Richard counters with a head kick. That will keep Smack thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Smack throws a left and a right that both miss
and Richard counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Richard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smack in his tracks.
Smack lands a jab to the nose.
Richard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smack looks to land a combination but Richard avoids it well.
Richard misses with a double jab.
Richard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smack falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Richard counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Richard dodges the punch combination from Smack.
Richard lands with a kick to the temple. Smack shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Richard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smack.
Richard connects with the punch.
Smack cracks Richard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smack throws a nice looking combination but Richard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Richard dodges the punch combination from Smack.
Zach Smack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smack will feel that in the morning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richard slips a jab and a cross from Smack.
Richard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smack throws a hook but Richard avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Richard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Richard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight for Mike Richard!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Mike Richard!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Mike Richard!

Mike Richard wins by unanimous decision!