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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Richmond III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Ganuj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Richard Richmond III has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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287 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Richmond III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bubba Ganuj!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganuj fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Richmond III to the ground. Ganuj is now in Richmond III's guard.
Ganuj loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ganuj trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ganuj trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ganuj stands up and waves to Richmond III to follow him.
Ganuj scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ganuj throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ganuj moves nicely into side control.
Ganuj decides to stand back up.
Richmond III tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ganuj counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ganuj thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ganuj thows a huge punch but Richmond III dodges it nicely.
Ganuj is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganuj throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ganuj slips a nice elbow through Richmond III's hands, connecting with Richmond III's forehead.
Richmond III keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Richmond III avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ganuj.
Richmond III taking some punishment here, with Ganuj in his half guard.
Ganuj is nestled in close to Richmond III, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ganuj 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.
Richmond III is looking to improve his position.
Ganuj working the head and body with strikes.
Ganuj thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Richmond III avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ganuj.
Ganuj thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Richmond III's head.
Richmond III is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganuj stands up from half guard.
Ganuj has managed to clinch.
Ganuj breaks the clinch.
Richmond III is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ganuj.
Richmond III wants to clinch but Ganuj slips to the side
and Ganuj counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ganuj lands with a right to the head.
Richmond III tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Richmond III works on Ganuj's body with a couple of short punches.
Ganuj manages to break the clinch.
Richmond III tries to clinch up
and Ganuj holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ganuj has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Richmond III regains guard immediately.
Richmond III preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganuj gets to his feet - Richmond III follows without any prompting.
Richmond III gets tackled into the cage by Ganuj. Ganuj maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Richmond III creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ganuj jumps guard and drags Richmond III to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ganuj uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Richmond III really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Richmond III tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ganuj counters with a takedown into side control.
Richmond III pushes Ganuj away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ganuj gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ganuj throws a strike aimed at the side of Richmond III's head but Richmond III avoids it well.
Ganuj stands up.
Richmond III bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ganuj's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ganuj avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Richmond III doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganuj manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Richmond III on his heels. He'll look to pass Richmond III's guard now, I'm sure.
Ganuj wants to pass the guard but Richmond III is keeping the position.
Richmond III avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ganuj in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Richmond III is looking to stand up but Ganuj isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ganuj stands up over Richmond III, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ganuj stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Richmond III tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Ganuj dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Richmond III tries to clinch there but Ganuj circles away.
Richmond III tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Ganuj counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ganuj postures up in Richmond III's guard and throws a big left but Richmond III blocks it.
Bubba Ganuj has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ganuj postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Richmond III will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ganuj throwing strikes but missing.
Ganuj thows a big elbow that misses.
Ganuj thows a big elbow that misses.
Ganuj won't allow Richmond III to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Richmond III is trying to control the position but Ganuj postures up.
Ganuj advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganuj lands a nice forearm strike.
Ganuj lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ganuj stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ganuj misses with a double jab
and Richmond III counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ganuj thinking.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ganuj. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Richmond III wants to clinch.
Richmond III closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ganuj counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ganuj tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Richmond III tries to roll over but Ganuj keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richmond III wants to control but Ganuj is keeping busy.
Ganuj not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Richmond III trying to control but Ganuj postures up.
Ganuj tries to pass to full mount but Richmond III defends it.
Richmond III preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ganuj not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richmond III is trying to maintain the position but Ganuj is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Richard Richmond III just wasn't active enough.
Richmond III moves to clinch but Ganuj breaks away
and Ganuj counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Richmond III!
Richmond III tries to hold on but Ganuj pushes him away.
Ganuj sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ganuj prevents Richmond III from getting the reversal.
Ganuj fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ganuj throws some wild stikes that Richmond III manages to avoid easily.
Ganuj has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ganuj lands with some strikes.
Richmond III tries to hold on but Ganuj pushes him away.
Ganuj thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ganuj looking to ground and pound but Richmond III is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganuj looking to ground and pound but Richmond III is blocking nicely.
Ganuj throwing strikes here but Richmond III is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ganuj throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Richmond III because Ganuj loaded up on that one.
Ganuj unloads with some shots from mount but Richmond III bucks and avoids them well.
Ganuj has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ganuj sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ganuj looking to ground and pound but Richmond III is blocking nicely.
Ganuj thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ganuj throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ganuj postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Richmond III looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ganuj with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Ganuj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Richmond III's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ganuj keeps the fight on the outside.
Richmond III gets tackled into the cage by Ganuj. Ganuj maintains the clinch.
Richmond III tries to work over Ganuj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ganuj ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ganuj no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ganuj tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ganuj will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ganuj doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Richmond III has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ganuj is on top in guard.
Ganuj stands up and waves to Richmond III to follow him.
Richmond III tries to clinch up
and Ganuj counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ganuj.
Richmond III fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richmond III is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ganuj is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Richmond III to the mat. Richmond III regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Richmond III utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Richmond III is trying to control the position but Ganuj postures up.
Ganuj loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ganuj is looking to work some ground and pound but Richmond III has wrist control.
Ganuj throwing strikes from guard but Richmond III blocks nicely.
Richmond III wants to stand up but Ganuj is controlling him.
Richmond III looking to control.
Ganuj throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Richmond III wants to get back to his feet but Ganuj is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ganuj trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ganuj accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ganuj trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ganuj loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ganuj lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ganuj throws a big right hand that misses.
Ganuj thows a big elbow that misses.
Richmond III working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ganuj.
Ganuj missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ganuj loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ganuj landing some decent shots from guard.
Ganuj stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganuj dives in and scores a takedown into Richmond III's guard.
Ganuj slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ganuj lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ganuj cracks Richmond III with a big right hand but Richmond III just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Richmond III stops Ganuj from passing to mount.
Ganuj decides to stand back up.
Ganuj circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ganuj holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganuj wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Richmond III struggles to land a body shot inside as Ganuj controls his hands.
Richmond III is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ganuj is defending well for now.
Richmond III presses Ganuj against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Richmond III is working Ganuj over against the cage.
Richmond III using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ganuj breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richmond III closes the distance but Ganuj moves to the side
and Ganuj counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Richmond III's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ganuj missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Richmond III preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ganuj working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ganuj prevents Richmond III from getting back to his feet.
Ganuj in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Richard Richmond III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ganuj throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Ganuj comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ganuj 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Ganuj!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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