PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philip Bhreithiun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Rich Forever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick Rich Forever has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bhreithiun
vs
Rich Forever

190 cm
26
255 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

193 cm
25
255 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Malicious Intent Fight Gear

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philip Bhreithiun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Rich Forever!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bhreithiun drives through and clinches with Rich Forever against the cage.

Bhreithiun successfully pulls guard.
Bhreithiun can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rich Forever controls the pace.
Rich Forever trying to control the position from guard on top but Bhreithiun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rich Forever stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bhreithiun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rich Forever with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bhreithiun manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rich Forever keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhreithiun wants to take Rich Forever's back here but Rich Forever is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Rich Forever is looking to improve his position but Bhreithiun isn't that keen on the idea.
Rich Forever tries to hold on but Bhreithiun postures up.

Bhreithiun stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

Bhreithiun shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bhreithiun can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rich Forever is looking to escape.
Rich Forever is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rich Forever really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rich Forever wants to control but Bhreithiun is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bhreithiun goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rich Forever is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bhreithiun wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bhreithiun keeping full guard, as Rich Forever tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhreithiun looking to control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Rich Forever shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rich Forever lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bhreithiun is controlling Rich Forever's trapped leg to prevent Rich Forever from advancing to side control.
Rich Forever wants to pass to mount but Bhreithiun is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rich Forever seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bhreithiun does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rich Forever throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rich Forever is trying to control the action in half guard but Bhreithiun is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rich Forever is thwarting Bhreithiun's attempts to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Rich Forever gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
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.
Bhreithiun keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rick Rich Forever will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rich Forever shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bhreithiun won't allow Rich Forever to pass to mount.
Rich Forever is trying to control the action in half guard but Bhreithiun is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Bhreithiun looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rich Forever is pressing down on Bhreithiun's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bhreithiun is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich Forever is trying to control the action in half guard but Bhreithiun is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rich Forever is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bhreithiun controlling the position for now.

Rick Rich Forever has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Rich Forever shoots in and gets a takedown into Bhreithiun's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bhreithiun holds on and takes a little breather.
Rick Rich Forever has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rich Forever 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.
Rich Forever trying to control the position from guard on top but Bhreithiun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bhreithiun looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bhreithiun seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rich Forever wants to control from the top but Bhreithiun keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rick Rich Forever wasn't active enough on the ground.

Bhreithiun bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rich Forever wants to get back to his feet.

Bhreithiun is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rich Forever is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rich Forever tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bhreithiun wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bhreithiun in the domination position with Rich Forever hanging on.
Bhreithiun working away.
Bhreithiun trying to control the position but Rich Forever is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bhreithiun tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bhreithiun has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Bhreithiun tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Bhreithiun working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bhreithiun stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rick Rich Forever will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bhreithiun tries to clinch up but Rich Forever circles away and keeps his distance.
Bhreithiun steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rich Forever. That one must have hurt.

Rich Forever shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bhreithiun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bhreithiun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rich Forever looking to pass the guard.
Bhreithiun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rich Forever is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Philip Bhreithiun.

Rich Forever gets caught napping as Bhreithiun dives in and scores a takedown. Rich Forever manages to retain guard.
Bhreithiun wants to control from the top but Rich Forever keeps moving.

Bhreithiun is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rich Forever looking to control.
Bhreithiun being controlled here momentarily.
Rich Forever with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Bhreithiun can't handle though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rich Forever keeping full guard, as Bhreithiun tries to pass.
Bhreithiun preventing the sweep.
Bhreithiun has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bhreithiun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rich Forever is keeping the position for now.
Bhreithiun prevents Rich Forever from getting back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rich Forever looking for a sweep. Not yet Rich Forever, not yet.
Rich Forever is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rick Rich Forever was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Bhreithiun looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rich Forever!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich Forever keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Bhreithiun goes for an armbar but Rich Forever turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rich Forever.
Bhreithiun keeping moving, preventing Rich Forever from controlling successfully.
Rich Forever wants to pass the guard but Bhreithiun is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bhreithiun seems keen to control Rich Forever's posture.
Rich Forever is stalling in the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rick Rich Forever was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rich Forever lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bhreithiun's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Rich Forever looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bhreithiun!
Rich Forever avoids the attempt from Bhreithiun to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Rich Forever comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rich Forever 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Rich Forever!
Rick Rich Forever gave a mention to Malicious Intent Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).