PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sig Sauer (ranked 24065 p4p, 1898 weight class) and Reed Richards (ranked 681 p4p, 255 weight class). Reed Richards has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sauer
vs
Richards

185 cm
21
218
3 - 7 - 0

193 cm
28
225
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013

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 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sig Sauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reed Richards!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards is looking to land body kicks.
Sauer appears to be looking for a big counter.
A leg kick checked by Sauer.
Sauer throws a counter high kick but Richards was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sauer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sauer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sauer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Richards scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like Sig Sauer has been cut.
Richards scores with a nice right hand.
Richards misses with an uppercut. Sauer saw that one coming.
Sauer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sauer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards throws a leg kick that misses.

Sauer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Richards did well to prevent Sauer getting side control.
Richards is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sauer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sauer's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richards somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sauer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sauer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
A lull in the action here.
Sauer avoids the strikes from Richards.

Richards looking to break Sauer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sauer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Richards will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Richards trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Richards is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sauer knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sauer for a finish.
Sauer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Richards's guard. Nice work there by Sauer.
Sauer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sauer passes Richards's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Richards moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sauer wants to get up but he can't break Richards's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sauer looking to sit in guard and control but Richards gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Sauer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Richards looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Richards wants to control from the top but Sauer keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Richards wants to control but Sauer is keeping him busy.
Richards misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Richards works to advance to full mount. Sauer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sauer is working to get back to half guard.
Richards throws some wild stikes that Sauer manages to avoid easily.
Richards punishing his opponent with strikes.
Richards looking to control but Sauer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards working Sauer over with strikes here.
Sauer wants to hold on but Richards pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards throws some wild stikes that Sauer manages to avoid easily.
Richards with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sauer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Richards can't control as he wanted to and Sauer manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Sauer won't allow Richards to pass to mount.
Richards is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Richards passes to full mount!
Richards controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reed Richards dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sig Sauer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sauer throws a leg kick
and Richards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reed Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Sauer counter with a right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Richards checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Richards appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot by Sauer.
Richards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab from Sauer.
A nice inside leg kick there by Richards. That's going to slow Sauer down.
Richards throws the kick towards the body but Sauer avoids it.
Sauer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Sauer. That snapped Richards's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards swings for the body but Sauer moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Richards finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Sauer darts in and clinches Richards up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Sauer decides to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sauer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richards doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richards manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sauer keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.

Sauer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Richards wants to control from the top but Sauer keeps moving.

Richards drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sauer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Richards has Sauer in his guard.

Sauer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Richards's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sauer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Richards dives on top into guard.

Richards has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sauer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richards.

Richards avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Sauer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed Richards has got the better of the ground game so far.
Richards preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards looking to pass the guard.
Sauer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Sauer thows a huge punch but Richards dodges it nicely.
Richards is trying to get back to full guard.
Sauer scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sauer slows the pace down in half guard.

Sauer moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Richards.

Sauer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Richards has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sauer but great work by Richards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richards looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sauer is avoiding damage well.
Sauer throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Richards works to advance to full mount. Sauer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sig Sauer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sig Sauer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Richards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Richards misses.
Richards punishes Sauer's body with a nice straight punch.
Richards thuds his right hand into Sauer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A left lands for Sauer.
Richards throws a nice looking combination but Sauer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sauer is looking to counter with a body kick.

Sauer closes the distance and clinches.
Sauer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards looking to slow down the pace here.
Richards is pressed up against the cage. Sauer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Richards down to the mat. Richards avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Richards blocks a head kick by Sauer.
Richards has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sauer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sauer misses with a kick to the body
and Richards counters with a left to the body.
Sauer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Richards. Richards obviously looking to wear him down.
Richards scores with a head kick. Sauer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Richards swings for the body but Sauer moves out of range.
Richards throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sauer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Richards lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sauer's sensitive parts.
Reed Richards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richards throws a right hand that misses
and Sauer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Richards throws a head kick that Sauer semi-blocks.
Nice body punch from Richards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Richards works Sauer's body with a nice hook.
Richards connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Richards misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Sauer misses the target.
Sauer misses with a hook to the body
and Sauer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richards fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sauer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Richards can pounce on him.
Richards throws a quick inside leg kick.
Richards fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Richards works Sauer's body with a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sauer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Richards scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Sig Sauer's cut is getting worse.
Richards scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Richards is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sauer rather than just go for the knockout.
Richards ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Richards both land. Nice combination.
Sig Sauer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Sauer is rocked!
Richards chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Sauer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sauer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Richards doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut lands for Richards. That snapped Sauer's head back.
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Richards to counter with a crisp jab.
Reed Richards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sauer walks into a left hand.
Richards connects with a solid leg kick.
Sauer throws a lazy uppercut
and Richards counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sauer seems to have got his legs back now.
Richards scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sauer in his tracks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Richards.
Richards throws a nice looking combination but Sauer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Richards.
Sauer swings widly with a right hand
and Richards counters with a nice kick to the body.
Reed Richards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Richards throws a front kick that sends Sauer stumbling back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reed Richards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Richards 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Reed Richards!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Reed Richards!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Reed Richards!

Reed Richards wins by unanimous decision!