PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Beast Mode (ranked 6209 p4p, 557 weight class) and Tank Ritchie (ranked 7138 p4p, 599 weight class). Tank Ritchie struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Tank Ritchie will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Mode
vs
Ritchie

155 cm
19
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
199 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

King Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Beast Mode!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tank Ritchie!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ritchie.
Tank Ritchie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mode throws a head kick that misses.
Ritchie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mode.

It looks like Tank Ritchie has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Ritchie. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Ritchie.
Mode scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mode goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ritchie misses the jab.
Ritchie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mode closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ritchie circles away.
Ritchie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mode manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ritchie moves out of range of the body kick from Mode.
Mode is looking to clinch but Ritchie is avoiding it.
Ritchie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ritchie throws a right hand that Mode ducks under and follows up with a left that Mode also avoids with ease.
Ritchie looks to land a combination but Mode avoids it well.
Mode could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritchie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mode.
Mode tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ritchie swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beast Mode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ritchie misses with a wild combination.

Mode closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mode keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ritchie's efforts to push away.

Mode jumps guard.

Ritchie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mode has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ritchie has managed to get both his arms back between Mode's legs - danger averted.
Ritchie preventing the sweep.
Ritchie postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ritchie gets to his feet - Mode follows without any prompting.
Ritchie takes a swing at Mode's ribcage but misses.
Ritchie lands a head shot.
Ritchie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ritchie jabs Mode to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ritchie throws a series of punches but Mode avoids them all with ease.
Mode tries to close the distance and clinch but Ritchie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mode shoots in for a takedown but Ritchie shows good takedown defense.
Ritchie tries to land a leg kick but Mode saw it coming and moves away.
Mode tries to counter with a takedown but Ritchie is quick to defend against it.
Mode blocks a head kick by Ritchie.
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!
Ritchie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ritchie counters with a straight right hand.
Mode tries to close the distance and clinch but Ritchie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Ritchie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Ritchie's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Mode is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ritchie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mode misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ritchie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ritchie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tank Ritchie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mode shoots in looking for a takedown. Ritchie tries to sprawl out of it but Mode keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ritchie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ritchie tries a head kick but it misses.
Mode throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ritchie.
Mode has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mode there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mode fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beast Mode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mode misses with a two punch combination.
Ritchie throws a nice looking combination but Mode bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mode seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A combination from Ritchie does no damage.
We've been informed that Ritchie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ritchie swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ritchie.
Ritchie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mode circles away quickly and effectively.
Beast Mode is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ritchie throws a right hand that Mode ducks under and follows up with a left that Mode also avoids with ease.
Tank Ritchie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mode.
Mode shoots in but no luck this time.
Mode shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ritchie as he avoids it easily.
Ritchie lands with a shot to the body.
Ritchie digs a good hook to Mode's body.
Mode blocks a low kick nicely.
An inside leg kick from Ritchie misses.
Ritchie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ritchie throws a body kick that misses.
Ritchie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mode looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritchie throws a series of punches but Mode moves out of range.
Ritchie misses with a double jab.
Mode is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ritchie.
Ritchie lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mode misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Ritchie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mode avoids the head kick by Ritchie.
Ritchie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ritchie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ritchie scores with a shot to the body.
Mode on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ritchie works Mode's body with a nice hook.
Ritchie misses with a body shot.
Mode drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ritchie sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Ritchie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tank Ritchie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ritchie misses with a low kick.
Ritchie is looking to land body kicks.
Ritchie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mode throws a big counter combination but Ritchie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ritchie moves out of range as Mode throws a body kick.
Ritchie is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mode scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ritchie throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mode.
Ritchie keeps the fight on the outside.
Ritchie misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mode fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mode tries to close the distance and clinch but Ritchie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mode shoots in looking for a takedown. Ritchie tries to sprawl out of it but Mode keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ritchie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Ritchie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beast Mode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mode fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ritchie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ritchie. Mode does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ritchie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ritchie throws a sloppy head kick and Mode moves out of range easily.
Ritchie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mode's head.
Mode moves out of range of the body kick from Ritchie.
Mode is looking to clinch but Ritchie is avoiding it.
Mode is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ritchie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ritchie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mode throws a lazy right hand but Ritchie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ritchie is looking to land body kicks.
Ritchie misses with a double jab.
Mode is looking to counter the offense by Ritchie and move into the clinch.
No joy there for Ritchie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mode wants to clinch up but Ritchie keeps it at a distance.
Ritchie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ritchie scores with a jab.
Ritchie is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mode rather than just go for the knockout.
Mode misses with a takedown attempt - Ritchie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ritchie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mode throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ritchie's waist but Ritchie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mode off to one side.
Ritchie lands a slapping body shot.
Ritchie thuds his right hand into Mode's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ritchie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mode has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ritchie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mode quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mode walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beast Mode has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tank Ritchie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Ritchie.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tank Ritchie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ritchie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 for Tank Ritchie!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Tank Ritchie!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Tank Ritchie!

Tank Ritchie wins by unanimous decision!
Tank Ritchie is the new middleweight champion!
Tank Ritchie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.