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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miko Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia comes to the cage accompanied by Bulls on Parade. Miko Maia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rex Richards's chin.
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267 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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196 cm
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272 lbs
15 - 14 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miko Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rex Richards!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Richards somewhat.
Richards shoots in for a takedown but Maia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Richards misses the target.
Richards scores with a jab. Maia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rex Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards blocks the body kick.
Richards looks to land a right hand but Maia moved out of range.
Maia checks a leg kick.
Maia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Richards.
Richards misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miko Maia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Richards.
Richards thows a body shot but no joy.
Maia avoids the body shot from Richards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Richards misses with an uppercut. Maia saw that one coming.
Richards tries to move into range but Maia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Richards attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Richards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maia manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Richards is defended easily by Maia.
Richards throws a jab but it's blocked by Maia.
Richards misses with a wild body shot.
Richards waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maia.
Maia looks to land a right hand but Richards moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maia.
Maia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Richards misses with a takedown
and Maia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maia connects with a right hand. Richards shakes it off.
Richards uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maia.
Maia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richards.
Maia misses with a looping left.
Maia fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Richards to the ground. Maia is now in Richards's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Maia looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richards keeping full guard, as Maia tries to pass.
Richards is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maia wants to pass the guard but Richards is keeping the position.
Maia throwing strikes but missing.
Maia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maia wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Richards has his foot on Maia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maia works his way back into a safe position though.
Maia with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maia throws a big right hand that misses.
Richards working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maia is posturing up here but Richards has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Maia tries to roll out but it's too tight and Maia has to tap! Slick submission there by Richards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rex 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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FIGHT
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