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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dumau Latto (ranked 3894 p4p, 5087 weight class) and Roman Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Latto has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. The key to victory for Dumau Latto has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dumau Latto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roman Richards!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards tries to clinch up.
Latto thinks about countering with a body kick.
Latto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richards manages to avoid it.
Richards tries to clinch there but Latto circles away.
Latto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Richards shoots in and bounces Latto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Richards tries to stand but Latto is controlling from the bottom.
Latto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Latto tries to get out of the position.
Richards prevents Latto from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards sitting in guard here, content to control.
Richards decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Richards closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've been informed that Richards has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards tries to score a body lock takedown but Latto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Latto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richards throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Latto tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Richards is in Latto's guard.
Richards wanted to stand there but Latto had control of the position.
Latto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Richards on the ground.
Richards looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Richards decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Latto, up you get!
Latto gets caught napping as Richards dives in and scores a takedown. Latto manages to retain guard.
Richards is looking to stand up but Latto won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Latto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richards stands and steps away. Latto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Richards clinches up with Latto and pushes him back against the cage.
Latto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Richards fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Latto sprawls well initially but Richards persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Latto kicks Richards off and gets back to his feet.
Latto is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards checks the leg kick.
Richards moves into the clinch.
Latto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Richards moves into the clinch.
Latto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Latto lands a really nice looking cross but Richards seems unphased.
Richards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Latto gets tackled into the cage by Richards. Richards maintains the clinch.
Latto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Richards drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Latto has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Richards off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Richards closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Latto's guard.
Latto pushes Richards off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!
Latto avoids the head kick by Richards.
Richards is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Latto's half guard.
Latto kicks Richards off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Latto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Richards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Richards looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Latto gets caught napping as Richards dives in and scores a takedown. Latto manages to retain guard.
Richards gets to his feet - Latto follows without any prompting.
Latto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Latto misses with a hook. Richards ducked under it nicely.
Dumau Latto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Latto misses with an uppercut.
Richards throws a wild body kick that Latto sees coming a mile off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Latto gets underhooks to prevent Richards's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dumau Latto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Richards throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Latto was covering up waiting for the punch and Richards finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Latto keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Latto keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards stands up and waves to Latto to follow him.
Latto gets caught napping as Richards dives in and scores a takedown. Latto manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Latto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richards showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Richards gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Richards lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Latto circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick lands for Latto.
Latto misses with a body shot.
Richards with the counter takedown but Latto avoids it easily.
Richards moves into range and clinches up with Latto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richards lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Latto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Latto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Richards shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Richards stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Latto enables Richards to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Latto manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Roman Richards has got the better of the ground game so far.
Richards is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Latto is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richards throws a head kick but Latto moves out of range.
Richards shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Latto is trying to defend but Richards finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Latto pushes Richards off but Richards dives into side control.
Richards controls the position.
Richards wants to control but Latto is keeping him busy.
Latto is looking to get back to his feet here but Richards is keeping cool and he's managed to take Latto's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Latto manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Latto throws a leg kick
and Richards counters with a three punch combo that has Latto backing up. Latto nods at Richards to acknowledge the strikes.
Roman Richards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Latto is rocked!
Richards dives in and scores a takedown into Latto's guard.
Oh Latto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richards stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Latto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Richards gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards decides to stand up, so the ref orders Latto to his feet.
Latto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Richards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Richards closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A shot to the body from Latto misses
and Richards counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Latto has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roman 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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