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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Richarlison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuomas Uusierkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ricky Richarlison has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ricky Richarlison seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Richarlison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tuomas Uusierkki!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uusierkki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Uusierkki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richarlison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Uusierkki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Richarlison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Richarlison misses with a takedown attempt
and Uusierkki makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Richarlison really felt that one!
Tuomas Uusierkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uusierkki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Richarlison trying to control the position.
Uusierkki stopping the sweep attempt from Richarlison.
Uusierkki trying to control but Richarlison is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richarlison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Uusierkki preventing the sweep.
Richarlison is trying to keep Uusierkki in close.
Uusierkki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Richarlison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Uusierkki has his takedown stuffed
and Richarlison counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Uusierkki!
Ricky Richarlison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuomas Uusierkki.
Uusierkki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Richarlison goes for an armbar but Uusierkki turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Uusierkki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richarlison is looking to sweep but instead, Uusierkki has passed into half guard.
Richarlison tries to get to full guard but Uusierkki has control of the leg.
Richarlison is pressing down on Uusierkki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Richarlison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Uusierkki drops back looking for a leg! Richarlison is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Richarlison manages to kick Uusierkki off! Uusierkki jumps back into Richarlison's guard.
Uusierkki wants to control from the top but Richarlison keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Uusierkki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Uusierkki trying to control but Richarlison is working from the bottom.
Richarlison trying to keep a closed guard but Uusierkki is proving a slippery customer.
Uusierkki stands up and waves to Richarlison to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uusierkki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Richarlison fails with the takedown
and Uusierkki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Richarlison is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Uusierkki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Uusierkki's back!
Richarlison is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Uusierkki is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Richarlison is breathing heavily.
Uusierkki needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tuomas Uusierkki will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A head kick from Uusierkki lands but Richarlison takes it in his stride.
Richarlison misses with a takedown attempt
and Uusierkki counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Richarlison scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Uusierkki trying to control but Richarlison postures up.
Richarlison wants to work for an arm triangle but Uusierkki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Uusierkki trying to control here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Richarlison is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Richarlison is looking to take a break and control but Uusierkki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uusierkki trying to control here.
Richarlison wants to control but Uusierkki is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Uusierkki has his takedown stuffed
and Richarlison counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Richarlison pushes down on Uusierkki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Uusierkki gets back to full guard.
Richarlison is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richarlison slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Richarlison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richarlison trying to control but Uusierkki is working from the bottom.
Uusierkki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uusierkki keeping full guard, as Richarlison tries to pass.
Uusierkki keeping moving, preventing Richarlison from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Uusierkki lands with a nice body kick.
Uusierkki darts in trying to clinch
and Richarlison counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Richarlison.
Richarlison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uusierkki is keeping the position for now.
Richarlison wants to control from the top but Uusierkki keeps moving.
Uusierkki is trying to control the position but Richarlison postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richarlison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uusierkki is keeping the position for now.
Richarlison is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Uusierkki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Richarlison trying to control the position from guard on top but Uusierkki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richarlison being controlled here momentarily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Uusierkki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Richarlison decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Uusierkki's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Richarlison dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Richarlison doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Uusierkki counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Richarlison!
Uusierkki is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Richarlison has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Richarlison!
Uusierkki keeping full guard, as Richarlison tries to pass.
Uusierkki keeping moving, preventing Richarlison from controlling successfully.
Uusierkki is trying to keep Richarlison in close.
Richarlison sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richarlison stopping the sweep attempt from Uusierkki.
Uusierkki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richarlison passes Uusierkki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Uusierkki is not content to let Richarlison control the position.
Richarlison is looking for a kimura but Uusierkki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Richarlison to get the leverage.
Richarlison trying to control the action but Uusierkki is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Uusierkki trying to hold on to Richarlison's head to control him but Richarlison postures up.
Richarlison is trying to work for a kimura but Uusierkki is defending well.
Uusierkki is defending against the submission attempts here by Richarlison.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Uusierkki misses with a takedown attempt
and Richarlison counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusierkki is not content to let Richarlison control the position.
Richarlison is looking to stall here but Uusierkki recovers full guard.
Richarlison throws and elbow that misses. Uusierkki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Richarlison's guard. Nice move by Uusierkki!
Uusierkki preventing the sweep.
Uusierkki gets to his feet - Richarlison follows without any prompting.
Uusierkki looks for a takedown but Richarlison sprawls well.
Richarlison drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richarlison is looking to take a break and control but Uusierkki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Richarlison tries to move to full mount but Uusierkki actually manages to regain half guard.
Richarlison is looking to take a break and control but Uusierkki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Richarlison in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Richarlison showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Richarlison has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Richarlison!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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