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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Pieru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richardson comes into the arena with This Calling by All That Remains blaring out of the sound system. 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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180 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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184 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent 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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Pieru!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Richardson throws a series of punches but Pieru avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown by Pieru or perhaps it was just good defense by Richardson which made him look bad.
Pieru shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richardson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Richardson scores with a leg kick.
Pieru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richardson.
George Pieru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson lands a big head kick that sends Pieru tumbling to the mat! Richardson takes a step backwards and waves Pieru back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pieru is rocked!
It looks like George Pieru has been cut.
Pieru fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Richardson sprawls well initially but Pieru persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pieru is still in real trouble! Can Richardson finish him?
Richardson trying to hold on to Pieru's head to control him but Pieru postures up.
Pieru seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pieru not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Richardson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pieru's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pieru's back!
Pieru looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
A lull in the action here.
Richardson keeps control of the position as Pieru tries to break free.
Pieru rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pieru is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, if Richardson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pieru manages to get to full guard.
Pieru wants to sweep but no luck.
Richardson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pieru throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Richardson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson stands up from Pieru's guard - Richardson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pieru is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Richardson thows a body shot but no joy.
Richardson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horrible takedown by Pieru or perhaps it was just good defense by Richardson which made him look bad.
Nate Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pieru.
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.
Pieru ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
Pieru is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Richardson's half guard.
Richardson is trying to control but can't.
Richardson controlling the position for now.
Richardson works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Richardson is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richardson looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Richardson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Pieru'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.
Pieru will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Richardson slaps away a takedown attempt from Pieru, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Richardson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pieru at a distance.
Richardson looks to land a combination but Pieru avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson stuffs the takedown.
Nate Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pieru.
No luck for Pieru with that takedown attempt.
Richardson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pieru is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Richardson misses.
Pieru is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pieru will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Richardson leaves Pieru with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Richardson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pieru.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pieru moves into the clinch.
Richardson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Richardson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pieru is breathing heavily.
Pieru checks the leg kick.
Richardson leaves Pieru with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Richardson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richardson throws a sloppy head kick and Pieru moves out of range easily.
Pieru dodges the punch combination from Richardson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pieru shoots in for a double leg but Richardson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Richardson swinging wildly here.
Pieru blocks a low kick nicely.
Pieru takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Richardson misses with a double jab.
Pieru looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Richardson is fending him off so far but Pieru persists. Nope, Richardson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pieru tries to move into range but Richardson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pieru fails with a takedown attempt.
Richardson is looking to slow Pieru down with leg kicks.
Richardson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pieru. That did some damage!
Richardson feints and then cracks Pieru's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pieru down.
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!
Pieru blocks a head kick by Richardson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Richardson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Pieru's cut.
That's time! Richardson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Richardson. Pieru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nate Richardson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pieru tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richardson. Pieru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pieru fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Richardson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Richardson is looking to wear down Pieru with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pieru closes the distance and clinches up with Richardson, looking for a takedown. Pieru pushes Richardson against the cage but Richardson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pieru tries to score a power double leg takedown but Richardson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pieru somewhat.
Nate Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pieru.
Pieru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pieru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richardson.
Pieru tries to clinch up but Richardson circles away and keeps his distance.
Richardson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pieru was well out of range. Poor timing from Richardson.
Richardson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pieru.
Richardson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pieru's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Richardson leaves Pieru with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Richardson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Richardson wants it to stay on the feet.
Richardson wants to land a leg kick but Pieru is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Richardson misses.
Richardson swings for the body but Pieru moves out of range.
Richardson throws a body punch but Pieru moves out of range.
Pieru fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pieru shoots for a takedown but Richardson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pieru shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richardson but Richardson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Richardson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nate Richardson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pieru throws a hook to the side of Richardson's head but Richardson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pieru changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richardson tries to avoid it but Pieru manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richardson to the ground. Richardson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Richardson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson connects with a high kick.
Pieru shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Richardson defends it nicely.
Richardson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Richardson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
George Pieru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richardson tried to score with a low kick but Pieru checks it.
Pieru checks a low kick from Richardson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Richardson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Richardson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Richardson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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