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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Risley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Townsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Townsley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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209 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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205 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hunter Risley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Townsley!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Risley shoots for a takedown but Townsley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Townsley has a takedown stuffed.
Risley shoots in and bounces Townsley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Risley trying to control but Townsley is working from the bottom.
Risley stands and steps away. Townsley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Risley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Townsley wants to clinch.
Townsley shoots in for a takedown but Risley shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Townsley scores with a one two! Risley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Risley misses with a straight left.
Risley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Townsley was covering up waiting for the punch and Risley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Risley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Townsley is trying to hold Risley in close to prevent damage but Risley has managed to pass into half guard.
Risley not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Risley wants to control but Townsley is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hunter Risley wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Townsley wants to clinch.
Townsley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Risley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Risley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Risley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Townsley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Risley in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Risley works to advance to full mount. Townsley defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Risley content just to control the position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Townsley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Risley fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Risley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Risley breaks from Townsley's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Townsley is squirming around, avoiding Risley's attempts to control the action.
Townsley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Risley looking to control but Townsley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Risley controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Risley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Townsley leaves Risley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Risley gets a takedown into half guard.
Townsley is looking to improve his position.
Risley seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Townsley is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Risley jumps into side control!
Risley connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Townsley some visible discomfort.
Hunter Risley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Townsley is not content to let Risley control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Risley decides to stand back up. Risley steps back and let's Townsley get back to his feet.
Risley throws a head kick that misses.
Risley shoots for a takedown but Townsley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Risley shoots in and gets a takedown into Townsley's guard.
Risley trying to control the position from guard on top but Townsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Risley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Risley is pushing down on Townsley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Townsley is fighting to maintain full guard but Risley has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Risley is controlling the pace.
Townsley is in trouble now - Risley has advanced to mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Risley cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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!
Risley looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Risley avoids the attempt from Townsley to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Risley tries to control but Townsley wriggling away.
Risley is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Townsley is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Risley controlling from the full mount.
Risley lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Risley controlling his opponent.
Risley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Townsley is looking to escape.
Risley unloading with bombs!
Risley is landing with some decent strikes but Townsley is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Risley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Townsley can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Risley looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Townsley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Risley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Risley controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Risley dominated that second round.
That's time! Risley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Risley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Townsley swivels and escapes.
Risley stuffs the takedown.
Risley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Townsley swivels and escapes.
Townsley stalks Risley and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Risley's face. Risley staggers backwards, shaken.
Risley shoots for a takedown but Townsley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Risley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Townsley rushes Risley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Risley tries for a takedown but Townsley manages to get underhooks.
Risley can't break the clinch.
Risley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Townsley to keep the fight standing.
Risley gets a trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Townsley keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Risley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Townsley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Risley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Risley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Townsley defending well though.
Risley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Townsley wants to control but Risley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Risley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Risley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Townsley is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Risley jumps into side control!
Risley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Risley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Risley advances to full mount.
Risley avoids the attempt from Townsley to control.
Risley looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Townsley can't escape the position.
Risley punishing his opponent with strikes.
Risley unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Risley lands a heavy elbow.
Townsley in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Risley wants to control the pace but Townsley is squirming around nicely.
Risley looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Townsley trying desperately to get to his feet.
Risley scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Townsley?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Risley lands a nice shot to the head.
Ben Townsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter Risley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Risley content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Risley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Risley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Risley!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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