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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Barrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh 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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194 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Can Moonwalk |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonardo Barrera!
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, Josh Richards!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barrera napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Barrera can't do much from the bottom here.
Barrera regains half guard, as Richards was trying to land strikes.
Richards throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barrera wants to get back to full guard but Richards has mounted him!
Richards wants to get back to his feet but Barrera is holding on tight.
Richards trying to control but Barrera is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards punching from mount but Barrera doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Richards punching from mount but Barrera doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Richards landing strikes from the mount.
Richards unloads with some shots from mount but Barrera bucks and avoids them well.
Barrera knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Richards on the ground.
Barrera bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Richards is looking to stand up but Barrera isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrera working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Richards's head.
Barrera throws a big elbow that misses.
Richards wants to control but Barrera passes easily into half guard.
Richards is looking for a sweep. Barrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Richards has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barrera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Richards trying to control but Barrera postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera postures up.
Barrera throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Richards is on top in guard.
Richards wants to stand and escape but instead Barrera has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Barrera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards looking for a sweep. Not yet Richards, not yet.
Richards trying to keep a closed guard but Barrera is proving a slippery customer.
Richards wants to sweep but no luck.
Richards trying to control the position.
Barrera won't allow Richards to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Josh Richards.
Richards changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barrera looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Barrera 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Richards dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Richards shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Richards throwing shots but Barrera is blocking nicely.
Barrera could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Richards wants to pass to mount but Barrera is defending the position.
Barrera preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Barrera is defending against the submission attempts here by Richards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards seems to be looking for submissions.
Richards wants to get back to his feet.
Josh Richards has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barrera is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Richards trying to pass the guard but Barrera defending well.
Barrera is looking for a sweep. Richards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barrera moves into full guard.
Richards trying to control but Barrera is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Josh Richards was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Barrera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Richards tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barrera is in Richards's guard.
Richards has Barrera pulled in close to control his posture.
Barrera stopping the sweep attempt from Richards.
Richards has his foot on Barrera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barrera works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Richards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Richards drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Richards slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Richards lands a decent elbow from side control.
Richards tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Richards has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Richards goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Barrera rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Richards's guard! Nice work there by Barrera!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barrera trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
Richards wants to stand but Barrera is controlling the position.
Barrera looking to pass the guard.
Barrera forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards looks like he's trying to stand up.
Richards trying to hold on to Barrera's head to control him but Barrera postures up.
Barrera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Richards is just riding it out for now. Barrera eventually gives up the hold.
Barrera prevents Richards from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Richards is just riding it out for now. Barrera eventually gives up the hold.
Richards is looking to control Barrera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Richards avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Richards is looking to improve his position.
Richards looks like he's trying to stand up.
Richards regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barrera wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.
Leonardo Barrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josh Richards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barrera has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Richards is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Richards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Richards has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Richards!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
47% |
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