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RTH MMA FN 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Blimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bam Blimm will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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160 lbs
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168 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cesar Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bam Blimm!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Blimm. No joy for Parker on that attempt.
Blimm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blimm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blimm connects with a high kick.
Blimm misses with a body kick.
Blimm stuffs the takedown.
Blimm drops Parker with a nice combination! Blimm dives into Parker's guard, looking to finish!
Parker is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Parker wants to get back to his feet but Blimm is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oh Parker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parker wriggles free and stands up.
Parker drops his hands for a split second and Blimm immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Parker face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Blimm follows up with a right hand that knocks Parker into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bam Blimm!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maya Richer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Poyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richer's entrance music is the duck song 3. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maya Richer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Poyer!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poyer closes the distance and clinches up with Richer, looking for a takedown. Poyer pushes Richer against the cage but Richer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Poyer shoots in and drives through. Richer sprawls well.
Richer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Poyer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Poyer shoots in for a double leg but Richer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maya Richer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Poyer.
Poyer closes the distance and clinches.
Poyer tries to pull guard but Richer won't allow it.
Poyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Poyer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Poyer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Richer avoids it.
Poyer tries to score a body lock takedown but Richer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Poyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poyer stops a takedown attempt from Richer.
Richer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Poyer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Poyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Richer.
Poyer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Richer gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Richer wants to control but Poyer is keeping him busy.
Poyer trying to control from the bottom.
Richer prevents Poyer from improving his position.
Richer trying to control from half guard but Poyer is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poyer wants to improve his position but Richer is controlling well.
Maya Richer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Poyer throws a series of punches but Richer moves out of range.
Poyer moves forwards but Richer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Poyer misses with a leg kick.
Poyer shoots in looking for a takedown but Richer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Poyer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Richer throws a series of punches but Poyer avoids them all with ease.
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!
Poyer moves into the clinch.
Richer tries for a takedown but Poyer manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Poyer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Poyer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poyer is struggling to control the position.
Richer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Poyer is trying to break the clinch but Richer is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poyer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Richer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Poyer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Richer smiles and moves away.
Poyer closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poyer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Richer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Richer works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Corey Poyer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Richer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Poyer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Richer is in Poyer's guard.
Richer tries to free his leg and advance position but Poyer is retaining full guard.
Poyer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Richer defends it easily.
Poyer has his foot on Richer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Richer works his way back into a safe position though.
Richer stands up over Poyer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Poyer managing to control the position.
Poyer is looking for a triangle but Richer pushes his legs off easily.
Poyer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Richer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poyer is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Richer pushing down on Poyer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Richer wants to pass the guard but Poyer is defending well.
Richer controlling the action here.
Richer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Poyer tries to keep at a distance but Richer has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Poyer is pressing down on Richer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Poyer keeping moving, preventing Richer from controlling successfully.
Poyer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richer trying to control but Poyer is working from the bottom.
Richer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Richer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richer postures up in Poyer's guard and throws a big left but Poyer blocks it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Poyer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richer is aware though and is defending well.
Richer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Poyer is breathing heavily.
Poyer wants to get back to his feet but Richer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Poyer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Richer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Poyer looking for a sweep. Not yet Poyer, not yet.
Richer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richer trying to control but Poyer is working from the bottom.
Richer looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poyer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richer.
Richer trying to control the position from guard on top but Poyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richer forces his way into half guard.
Richer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poyer keeps working.
Richer misses with a head shot. Poyer uses the momentum to regain guard.
Poyer wants to stand and escape but Richer is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poyer trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maya Richer dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Richer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Poyer defends it nicely.
Poyer tries to bum rush Richer with a series of wild strikes but Richer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Richer fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Richer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Poyer is fending him off so far but Richer persists. Nope, Poyer circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maya Richer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poyer has Richer up against the cage in a clinch.
Richer has Poyer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Poyer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Poyer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Richer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poyer wants a takedown but no success here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Poyer.
Poyer wants to break free but Richer has control.
Richer keeps control of Poyer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Richer wants a takedown.
Poyer is trying to drag Richer to the mat but Richer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poyer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Poyer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Richer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Poyer.
Poyer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Richer wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richer looking for a takedown.
Corey Poyer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Poyer wants a takedown but no success here.
Richer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Poyer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Richer is trying to trip Poyer. He has hold of a leg but Poyer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Richer persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Poyer controls Richer momentarily but Richer frees himself.
Richer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Poyer has momentary wrist control but Richer slips an elbow through the middle.
Richer wants to control from the top but Poyer keeps moving.
Richer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maya Richer.
I think Richer 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maya Richer!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roger Rickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonka Richer (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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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Rickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tonka Richer!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rickson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Richer pinned against the cage. Richer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Richer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Richer.
Richer throws a lazy right hand but Rickson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rickson misses with a takedown attempt - Richer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rickson has his takedown stuffed
and Richer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Rickson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Rickson with that takedown attempt.
Rickson throws a combination that misses
and Richer counters with a three punch combo that has Rickson backing up. Rickson nods at Richer to acknowledge the strikes.
Rickson throws a leg kick which misses Richer's front leg but catches the back leg as Richer tries to avoid it.
Richer lands a body shot.
Rickson is breathing heavily.
Rickson has Richer up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richer is looking to break free of the clinch but Rickson has double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rickson breaks the clinch.
Richer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rickson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Richer!
It looks like Roger Rickson has been cut.
Rickson shoots and misses
and Richer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rickson pushes Richer away with a front kick.
Richer misses the shot to the body.
Richer throws a lazy uppercut
and Rickson counters with a low kick, right behind Richer 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rickson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Richer swivels and escapes.
Richer misses the shot to the body.
Richer looks to land a right hand but Rickson moved out of range.
Rickson tries to clinch up.
Richer connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Richer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Richer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rickson counters with a head kick. That will keep Richer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Richer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rickson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rickson.
Rickson tries to pull guard but Richer won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Richer.
Richer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rickson tries to pull guard but Richer holds him up against the cage and eventually Rickson drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richer tries to circle away but Rickson has him pinned against the cage.
Rickson keeps control of Richer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rickson looking to slow down the pace here.
Richer wants to get back to striking at distance but Rickson won't allow it.
Richer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richer misses with a punch to the body.
Richer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rickson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Richer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rickson is trying to maintain a safe position but Richer gets an underhook and turns Rickson into the cage.
Rickson jumps guard but Richer stands there with Rickson around his waist. Rickson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rickson keeps control of Richer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Richer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Richer has Rickson pushed against the cage.
Rickson throws an elbow but it misses.
Richer wants to get back to striking at distance but Rickson won't allow it.
Rickson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rickson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Richer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richer misses with a wild body shot.
Rickson fails with the takedown
and Richer counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tonka Richer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Rickson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Richer lunges at Rickson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rickson's hand.
Richer fails to land with a series of punches.
Richer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rickson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice combination there by Richer.
Richer misses with an uppercut
and Rickson counters with a one-two to the body.
Rickson looks to land a right hand but Richer moved out of range.
Richer takes a swing at Rickson's ribcage but misses.
Rickson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Richer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richer. Rickson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonka Richer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rickson looks to throw the jab but Richer is out of range.
Richer is breathing heavily.
Rickson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richer tries to avoid it but Rickson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richer to the ground. Richer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Rickson with that takedown attempt.
Richer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Richer counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Rickson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rickson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rickson ducks right into an uppercut from Richer.
Sloppy strikes from Richer. Those never looked like landing.
Richer throws a nice looking combination but Rickson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Richer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Richer.
Rickson tries to close the distance and clinch but Richer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Richer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Richer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Richer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rickson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Richer throws the left hand but Rickson avoids the punch easily.
Rickson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rickson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rickson shoots in for a takedown but Richer shows good takedown defense.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rickson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richer misses with a few strikes there.
Richer just misses with a punch to the body.
Rickson drives through and clinches with Richer against the cage.
Rickson breaks from the clinch.
Tonka Richer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Richer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rickson tries to clinch but Richer moves out of range.
Richer misses with a series of wild punches.
Rickson misses with a takedown attempt - Richer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rickson looks for a takedown but Richer sprawls well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rickson tries to move into range but Richer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Roger Rickson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rickson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Richer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rickson momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richer stuffs the takedown attempt from Rickson. Rickson gets slowly back to his feet.
Richer thows a body shot but no joy.
Richer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Richer.
Rickson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rickson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rickson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richer just misses with a punch to the body.
Richer throws a combination that misses
and Rickson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tonka Richer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Roger Rickson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rickson fails with the takedown.
Rickson misses with a lunging right hand
and Richer counters with a nice uppercut.
Richer swats away the attempt to clinch by Rickson.
Rickson tries for a takedown but Richer circles away easily
and Richer counters with a three punch combo that has Rickson backing up. Rickson nods at Richer to acknowledge the strikes.
Rickson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Richer misses with a two punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Richer as Rickson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Rickson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rickson avoids the body shot from Richer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Richer lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Richer does no damage.
Richer throws a jab when Rickson was well out of range.
Richer throws a right and a left that Rickson avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickson moves out of range as Richer strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rickson fails to pull guard.
Rickson fails to pull guard.
Rickson is trying to break free.
Rickson missing with knees to the body.
Richer is trying to break the clinch but Rickson has him pressed against the cage.
Richer stalling the fight.
Rickson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Richer is trying to maintain a safe position but Rickson gets an underhook and turns Richer into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rickson fails to pull guard.
Richer can't find room to land a body shot as Rickson controls the action.
Rickson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rickson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Richer sprawls well. Richer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rickson gets slowly back to his feet.
Richer lands with a right hand.
Richer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Richer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sloppy strikes from Richer. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Rickson or perhaps it was just good defense by Richer which made him look bad.
Richer misses with a body shot.
Richer throws out a loose jab but Rickson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rickson counters with a series of strikes. Richer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rickson misses with a takedown attempt - Richer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Some wild striking there from Richer.
Rickson is looking to clinch but Richer is avoiding it.
Richer circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richer misses with a straight left.
Richer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rickson.
Rickson forces Richer back against the cage and clinches.
Rickson goes for a takedown attempt but Richer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rickson tries to clinch but Richer is having none of it.
Richer keeps the fight on the outside.
Richer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rickson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Richer counter with a right hand.
Roger Rickson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tonka Richer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice shot by Richer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonka Richer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Richer 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonka Richer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bill Cosbey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Cosbey has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Cosbey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pablo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cosbey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Cosbey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cosbey swinging wildly here.
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
Cosbey lands a two punch combo.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cosbey defends it nicely.
Cosbey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.
Bill Cosbey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Sanchez.
Cosbey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanchez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosbey throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Cosbey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.
Cosbey connects with the punch.
Cosbey stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Cosbey tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cosbey checks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchez.
Cosbey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cosbey swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown but Cosbey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanchez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sanchez looks gassed!
Good standup being displayed there by Cosbey as he connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Cosbey. Those never looked like landing.
Cosbey misses with a wild combination.
Jab, jab by Cosbey - just one landing.
Bill Cosbey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Cosbey.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cosbey to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Cosbey misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cosbey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.
Cosbey lands a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Cosbey. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez moves into range and clinches up with Cosbey.
Cosbey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sanchez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanchez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sanchez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cosbey drops back looking for a leg! Sanchez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sanchez manages to kick Cosbey off! Cosbey jumps back into Sanchez's guard.
Cosbey slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosbey in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sanchez tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cosbey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bill Cosbey!
An out of breath Bill Cosbey 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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