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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and numba one (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards's entrance music is Momma said knock you out. A fine choice. numba one is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitch Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, numba one!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
one looks to land a combination but Richards avoids it well.
Richards closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Richards lands in his opponent's guard.
Richards gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
one lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Richards circles away quickly and effectively.
one misses with a takedown attempt
and Richards counters with a one-two to the body.
one swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Richards to counter with a crisp jab.
one shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Richards as he jumps to the side.
Richards clinches up against the cage.
Richards is struggling to control the position.
Richards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
one throws a head kick but Richards moves out of range.
one darts in trying to clinch
and Richards counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
one tries a knee to the head but Richards blocks it.
Good body shot from Richards.
Richards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
one with a poor takedown
and Richards counters with a takedown into side control.
Mitch Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of numba one.
Richards has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Richards shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
one is trying to stand.
one looks gassed!
Richards tries to stand and escape but one is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
one is concentrating on defense, preventing Richards from advancing position.
one wants to improve his position but Richards is controlling well.
one is refusing to be controlled, as Richards sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
one is staying active underneath Richards, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Richards has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by one.
Richards tries to score a power double leg takedown but one sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Richards somewhat.
one tries a head kick but it misses.
A left lands for Richards.
one with a lazy takedown attempt
and Richards counters with a series of strikes. one will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards has a takedown stuffed.
Richards fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
one fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
one shoots and misses
and Richards counters with a takedown into side control.
Richards decides to stand up, so the ref orders one to his feet.
one with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Richards ducks under a wild hook from one.
one misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
one takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from one misses
and Richards counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Richards.
Richards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richards checks a low kick from one.
Richards tries to score a power double leg takedown but one sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Richards somewhat.
one tries to clinch up
and Richards counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Richards wants to pass the guard but one is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
one seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Richards dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Richards shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts one as he jumps to the side.
Richards takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
one takes a swing at Richards's ribcage but misses.
Richards lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
one closes the distance looking to clinch
and Richards counters with a series of strikes. one will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
one closes the distance looking to clinch
and Richards counters with a three punch combo that has one backing up. one nods at Richards to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
one wants to clinch but Richards slips to the side
and Richards counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Richards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
one keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Richards stands up from guard. Let's bang!
one throws a half hearted mid kick.
one throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Richards's waist but Richards gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing one off to one side.
Richards misses with a double jab
and one counters with a solid body kick.
Richards shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Richards wants to stand but one is controlling his posture from full guard.
one controls Richards momentarily but Richards frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards throws and elbow that misses. one uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Richards's guard. Nice move by one!
Richards trying to keep a closed guard but one is proving a slippery customer.
one controls from within his opponent's guard.
Richards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
one trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
Mitch Richards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
one slips a jab from Richards.
Richards fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with one, pushing him back against the cage.
one fails to pull guard.
one wants a takedown but no success here.
Mitch Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of numba one.
Richards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
one throws a left and a right that both miss
and Richards counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Richards trying to control but one is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards is looking to stand up but one won't let him.
Richards with a flurry of punches that miss.
one keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
one is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Richards stands up and waves to one to follow him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Richards.
one misses with a double jab
and Richards counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Richards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Richards dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
one shoots in and drives through. Richards sprawls well.
one shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Richards as he jumps to the side.
Richards moves in looking to clinch but one pushes him off.
Richards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and one counters with a thumping low kick.
Richards rushes one and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
one is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mitch Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of numba one.
Richards breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
one tries to clinch but Richards moves out of range.
Richards moves into the clinch successfully.
Richards lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Richards manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
one misses with a takedown
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Richards advances to half guard.
Richards decides to return to a standing position.
Richards shoots for a double leg takedown but one sprawls well. He's pushed Richards's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Richards gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Richards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
one changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
one misses with a combination
and Richards counters with a takedown into side control.
Richards stands up and beckons one to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Richards or perhaps it was just good defense by one which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
one throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Richards shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Richards was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
one tries to reverse the position but Richards maintains control.
one trying desperately to get to his feet.
Richards looking to control but one is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
one keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Richards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for one on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards wants to control the pace but one is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
one working to try and regain half guard.
Mitch Richards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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 trying to control but he's not successful this time.
one tries to lock up and control but Richards gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
one is squirming around, avoiding Richards's attempts to control the action.
one is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Richards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Richards has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Richards!
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energy
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hype
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