PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Les Richards (ranked 25494 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Larry (ranked 6454 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Richards
vs
Larry

195 cm
21
214 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

191 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Les Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Larry!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards shoots in looking for a takedown but Larry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Richards's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Larry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Richards looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick misses from Larry.
Larry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richards but Richards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Larry with a poor takedown
and Richards counters with a left and a right that stings Larry.

Larry clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Les Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Larry drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Larry manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Larry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Richards as he avoids it easily.
Larry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Richards stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Richards wants it to stay on the feet.
Richards lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larry circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice takedown defense from Richards. No joy for Larry on that attempt.
Larry fails with a takedown attempt.
Larry looks winded!
Richards shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Larry pinned against the cage. Larry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ray Larry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larry shoots in looking for a takedown but Richards manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Larry's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Larry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Richards counters with a one-two to the body.
Larry shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Richards counters with a two punch combo.
Larry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Larry wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Larry. No joy for Richards on that attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown attempt by Richards or perhaps it was just good defense by Larry, which made it look bad.
Larry stuffs the takedown.
Larry shoots for a double leg takedown but Richards sprawls well. He's pushed Larry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Richards is defended easily by Larry.
Richards shoots in and drives through. Larry sprawls well.
Richards will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Richards shoots in but Larry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Richards fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Larry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Richards counters with a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards shoots in looking for a takedown. Larry tries to sprawl out of it but Richards keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Larry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Richards dives in for a single leg takedown but Larry sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Larry gets a clinch.
Larry dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Larry is trying to pull guard but Richards turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Richards is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Richards letting Larry take a breather here.
Larry is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Richards gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Les Richards will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Richards looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Larry is fending him off so far but Richards persists. Nope, Larry circles away and we're back to standing.
Richards leaves Larry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Richards tries to keep at a distance but Larry has taken the fight into the clinch.
Larry tries to pull guard but Richards won't allow it.

Larry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Richards scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Larry manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Richards keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larry prevents the takedown attempt.

Larry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Richards counters with a two punch combo.
Les Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Larry.
Larry is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larry misses with a hook
and Richards counters with a left and a right that stings Larry.
Richards tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Larry swivels and escapes.
Richards throws a nice looking combination but Larry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Richards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Larry defends it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Richards 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Richards dives in and scores a takedown into Larry's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Richards drops back, looking for a kneebar! Larry looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Larry looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Larry!

You can see the frustration on Richards's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Richards defending against the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larry tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Larry taking a breather here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Richards can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards is being controlled here.
Richards struggling a bit here.
Richards is not content to let Larry control the position.
Richards trying to remain calm as Larry controls from the top position.
Ray Larry has got the better of the ground game so far.

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.
Richards sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Larry thows a huge punch but Richards dodges it nicely.
Richards trying to control here.
Larry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Larry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richards but Richards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Richards seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice takedown defense from Larry. No joy for Richards on that attempt.
And Larry tries to counter it with a takedown but Richards pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Larry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Larry fails with a takedown attempt.

Larry moves into the clinch successfully.
Richards jumps guard but Larry turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Richards is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Richards pulls guard.
Larry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richards swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Larry stays in close to Richards's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Richards throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Larry content to stall in guard here.
Richards working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Larry.
Larry trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Richards is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Larry defends well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Larry pushing down on Richards's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Larry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larry throwing shots but Richards is blocking nicely.
Richards keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Richards looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Richards wants to control but Larry is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Larry decides to return to a standing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Larry has managed to clinch.

Larry breaks from the clinch.
Larry throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Richards leaves Larry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Larry clinches up with Richards and pushes him back against the cage.
Richards goes for a takedown attempt but Larry pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Les Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Larry with that takedown attempt.

Richards feints and as Larry raises his hands in defense, Richards changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Larry has his feet on Richards's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
A head kick misses from Larry.
Larry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Richards as he jumps to the side.

Richards drives through with a takedown into Larry's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Richards working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Larry's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richards postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Richards stands and steps away. Larry gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Richards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Larry sprawls well. Larry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Richards gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Larry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Larry 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Larry!