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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marek Jebut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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193 lbs
13 - 4 - 1 |
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186 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marek Jebut!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyler Richards!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richards moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jebut checks the leg kick nicely there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Richards has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Richards.
Jebut moves out of range of the body kick from Richards.
Richards slips a jab from Jebut.
Jebut moves away from the strike by Richards.
Jebut throws a hook but Richards avoids it easily.
Richards shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jebut eats them both and turns towards Richards to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Marek Jebut has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jebut dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jebut misses with a straight left.
Jebut misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut lands for Richards. That snapped Jebut's head back.
Richards tried to score with a low kick but Jebut checks it.
Richards slips under a jab.
Jebut dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jebut.
Jebut throws a right and a left that both miss.
Richards throws a solid leg kick but Jebut takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Richards.
Richards misses with a hook.
Jebut lands with a right hand.
Richards throws a low kick but Jebut moves out of range easily.
Richards ducks under a wild hook from Jebut.
Richards misses with a looping left.
Jebut throws a shot from downtown. Richards moves away and avoids it.
Jebut scores with a jab to the jaw.
Richards connects with a leg kick. Jebut looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jebut changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richards tries to avoid it but Jebut manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richards to the ground. Richards escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jebut misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Richards misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jebut scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jebut throws a lazy right hand but Richards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Richards misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Richards.
Jebut throws a body punch but Richards moves out of range.
Jebut fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Jebut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jebut checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tyler Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jebut was well out of range. Poor timing from Richards.
Richards closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jebut misses with a strike from the bottom.
Jebut is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jebut taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jebut is looking for a sweep.
Jebut can't do much from the bottom here.
Jebut takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jebut tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Richards wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Richards wants to control but Jebut is keeping him busy.
Jebut can't do much from the bottom here.
Richards gets to mount! Jebut was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards lands with some strikes.
Richards lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jebut hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards controlling his opponent.
Richards avoids the attempt from Jebut to control.
Jebut gets back to half guard.
Richards perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jebut trying to hold on to Richards's head to control him but Richards postures up.
Richards wants to control but Jebut is keeping him busy.
Richards working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richards is looking to take a break and control but Jebut is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jebut tries to roll over but Richards keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Richards lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Richards dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marek Jebut's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jebut works the jab nicely.
Richards waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jebut.
Richards attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Richards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richards connects with a body shot.
Richards lands an overhand right.
Richards lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jebut will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards throws a big shot that misses.
Jebut misses with an uppercut. Richards saw that one coming.
Jebut moves away from the strike by Richards.
Richards misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A swing and a miss from Jebut.
Jebut connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jebut lands a really nice looking cross but Richards seems unphased.
Richards on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jebut misses with an uppercut. Richards saw that one coming.
Jebut throws a hook but Richards blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Richards as he connects with a hook.
Richards blocks a jab.
Richards scores with a hook to the body. Jebut takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Richards misses with a wild body shot.
Richards bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards scores with a leg kick.
Jebut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richards manages to avoid it.
Jebut throws a big shot that misses.
Jebut takes a swing at Richards's ribcage but misses.
Jebut throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Richards on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jebut takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jebut just misses with a punch to the body.
Richards ducks right into an uppercut from Jebut.
Jebut throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Richards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richards looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Richards scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jebut takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jebut stuffs the takedown attempt from Richards. Richards gets slowly back to his feet.
Jebut on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jebut lands with a nice body punch.
Richards lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Richards throws a push kick but Jebut slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jebut ducks right into an uppercut from Richards.
Richards misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Richards.
Jebut takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jebut slips a jab from Richards.
Richards misses the shot to the body.
Jebut shoots for a takedown but Richards saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch combination from Richards misses.
Richards closes the distance and clinches up with Jebut, looking for a takedown. Richards pushes Jebut against the cage but Jebut circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marek Jebut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Richards.
A slow jab from Jebut misses its intended target.
Richards leaves Jebut with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Richards cracks Jebut with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jebut throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jebut throws a lazy right hand but Richards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jebut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richards.
Richards connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jebut misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jebut throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jebut gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jebut is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jebut looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jebut takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tyler Richards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Jebut misses the target.
Jebut tries for a takedown but Richards sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jebut misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Richards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marek Jebut's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Richards lands an overhand right.
Jebut throws an overhand right that lands on Richards's shoulder, as Richards tries to avoid the shot.
Jebut shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Richards manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jebut throwing strikes but missing.
Jebut wants to pass the guard but Richards is keeping the position.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Jebut from controlling successfully.
Richards throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards has his foot on Jebut's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jebut works his way back into a safe position though.
Jebut trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
Jebut loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jebut trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jebut working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Richards wants to sweep here but Jebut controlling him for the moment.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Jebut from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jebut is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Richards is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Richards has escaped and now he's on top!
Jebut is trying to keep Richards in close.
Jebut is looking for a triangle but Richards pushes his legs off easily.
Jebut controls Richards momentarily but Richards frees himself.
Richards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jebut not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jebut manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Richards manages to get himself to full guard.
Richards wants to sweep but no luck.
Richards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Richards has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jebut can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jebut wants to pass the guard but Richards is keeping the position.
Jebut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jebut throwing strikes but missing.
Richards avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jebut trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
Jebut throws a big right hand that misses.
Tyler Richards has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jebut looking to sit in guard and control but Richards gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jebut tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Jebut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richards working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Jebut clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Marek Jebut's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Richards scores with a jab to the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Richards.
A jab from Jebut misses.
Richards lands a right hook to the body.
Richards lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jebut misses with a hook. Richards ducked under it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Richards. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Richards.
Richards lands with a kick to the ribs.
Richards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jebut.
Richards is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Jebut like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Jebut from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Richards! Tyler Richards retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Tyler Richards thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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