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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duke Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fratzen Geballer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Duke Richard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fratzen Geballer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geballer closes the distance and clinches up with Richard, looking for a takedown. Geballer pushes Richard against the cage but Richard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fratzen Geballer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richard gets a takedown into half guard.
Richard is working for a submission of some sort.
Richard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Geballer's head.
Geballer is trying to maintain the position but Richard is very close to passing his half guard.
Richard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Geballer is controlling Richard's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Geballer is refusing to be controlled, as Richard sits in half guard.
Richard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Geballer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Richard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Geballer is not content to let Richard control the position.
Richard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Geballer sees it coming and defends easily.
Richard is breathing heavily.
Richard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Geballer defends it well.
Richard is thwarting Geballer's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Richard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Richard gets underhooks to prevent Geballer's takedown attempt.
Geballer pulls guard effortlessly.
Richard looking to pass the guard.
Geballer is trying to keep Richard in close.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Richard stops Geballer from standing up.
Geballer trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geballer has control of Richard's left arm, preventing Richard from doing any damage.
Geballer looking for a guillotine here but Richard defends easily.
Geballer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Geballer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Richard is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Geballer trying to keep a closed guard but Richard is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Richard wants to pass the guard but Geballer is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Geballer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Duke Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fratzen Geballer.
Richard is trying to work for a kimura but Geballer is defending well.
Richard is thwarting Geballer's attempts to control the position.
Geballer pushes Richard off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Richard 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.
Richard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Geballer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Geballer has his takedown stuffed
and Richard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Richard.
Richard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Geballer's guard.
Richard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Geballer trying to hold on to Richard's head to control him but Richard postures up.
Richard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Richard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Geballer tries to roll over but Richard keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geballer manages to get to full guard.
Geballer controls Richard momentarily but Richard frees himself.
Richard trying to control the position from guard on top but Geballer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Geballer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Richard counters with a shoot takedown. Geballer fights it but they end up in guard.
Geballer keeping moving, preventing Richard from controlling successfully.
Geballer keeping full guard, as Richard tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richard advances position into side control!
Richard tries to advance to mount but Geballer denies him.
Richard is trying to get an arm triangle but Geballer is defending well.
Richard goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Geballer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Richard's guard! Nice work there by Geballer!
Richard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Geballer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Geballer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Duke Richard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richard has his foot on Geballer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Geballer works his way back into a safe position though.
Richard has his foot on Geballer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Geballer works his way back into a safe position though.
Richard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Richard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Richard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Geballer wants to clinch.
Geballer shoots for a double leg takedown but Richard sprawls well. He's pushed Geballer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Duke Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fratzen Geballer.
Richard stuffs the takedown attempt from Geballer. Geballer gets slowly back to his feet.
Geballer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Richard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Richard dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Geballer fails with the takedown
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Richard slips nicely into half guard.
Richard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Geballer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Richard.
Geballer is trying to maintain the position but Richard is very close to passing his half guard.
Richard wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geballer is looking to control Richard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Geballer avoid being mounted?
Richard wants to control but Geballer is keeping him busy.
Richard is working for a kimura here but Geballer manages to reverse the position and he's now in Richard's guard.
Richard tries to strike from the bottom.
Richard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Geballer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Richard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Geballer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Richard counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Geballer's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richard trying to control but Geballer is working from the bottom.
Geballer is trying to keep Richard in close.
Richard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Richard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Richard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Richard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Richard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Richard won't allow Geballer to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard won't allow Geballer to sweep him here.
Richard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Richard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Geballer counters with a stiff right hand.
Geballer with a poor takedown
and Richard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Geballer's guard.
Duke Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fratzen Geballer.
Geballer controls Richard momentarily but Richard frees himself.
Richard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Geballer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Richard wants to control from the top but Geballer keeps moving.
Richard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richard thows a big elbow that misses.
Richard has gone for a leg lock! Geballer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Richard's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Richard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Geballer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Richard has his foot on Geballer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Geballer works his way back into a safe position though.
Richard is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Geballer rolls with it to try and escape but Richard cranks on the arm and Geballer is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Duke Richard!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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