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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Another Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy has chosen Do You Really Want to Hurt Me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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272 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Rex Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Another Guy!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards cracks Guy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Guy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Richards finish him?
It looks like Another Guy has been cut.
Guy shoots in for a takedown but Richards shows good takedown defense.
Guy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Guy showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guy is looking to advance position but Richards won't allow it.
Guy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Richards defends it well.
Richards looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guy wants to pass to mount but Richards is defending the position.
Richards looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Richards!
Richards is desperately trying to improve his position but Guy has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy is going olschool here, as he tries to force Richards to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Richards shrugs it off.
Richards tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Guy is going olschool here, as he tries to force Richards to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Richards shrugs it off.
Guy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Richards is now in Guy's guard. A big mistake from Guy there, giving up the dominant position!
Guy looks gassed!
Richards is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Guy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richards doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richards manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Richards thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Richards drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Richards jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards tries to free his leg and advance position but Guy is retaining full guard.
Richards thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Richards tries to free his leg and advance position but Guy is retaining full guard.
Guy wants to sweep here but Richards controlling him for the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Richards throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Richards misses with a low kick.
Guy shoots in for a double leg but Richards sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Richards looks to land a left hand but Guy moved out of range nicely.
Richards connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Guy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Richards looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Richards tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Guy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Richards is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Richards gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy looking to pass the guard.
Guy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Richards is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Guy, into his guard.
Richards drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Richards jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Guy can't keep his opponent in guard - Richards advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Richards is looking for a kimura here.
Guy actively working from the bottom here.
Guy is defending against the submission attempts here by Richards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Guy manages to get to full guard.
Richards is pushing down on Guy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Guy is fighting to maintain full guard but Richards has managed to sneak the leg through.
Guy wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richards works his foot free and advances to mount.
Guy can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Richards dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Another Guy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Richards misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richards throws a nice looking combination but Guy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Guy shoots in for a takedown but Richards shows good takedown defense.
Guy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Guy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Richards moves into full guard.
Guy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Richards is looking for a triangle but Guy pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Richards bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Guy's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Richards advances to mount.
Guy can't escape the position.
Richards is going olschool here, as he tries to force Guy to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Guy shrugs it off.
Guy is trying desperately to improve position.
Guy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy regains half guard.
Richards stands up from half guard.
Guy misses with a double jab
and Richards counters with a nice leg kick.
Richards throws and low kick but Guy moves out of range easily.
Richards misses with the combination.
Richards misses with a body kick.
Guy moves forwards but Richards connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Guy with a poor takedown
letting Richards counter with a right hand.
Rex Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Another Guy.
Richards takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Richards gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Guy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards pushes Guy off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Richards finds it's way through Guy's defenses.
Guy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Guy misses with a takedown
and Richards connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guy moves out of range as Richards strikes.
Richards works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Richards throws a nice inside leg kick.
Guy shoots in and bounces Richards off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Guy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Guy should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Richards has tightened it up now! Guy should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rex Richards!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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