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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into the arena with It's A Fight blaring out of the sound system. Richard is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by In Ashes They Shall Reap. Stan Richard is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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169 lbs
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168 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stan Richard!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Richard, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Richard against the cage but Richard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Richard, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Richard against the cage but Richard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Richard avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Richard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Richard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Richard has him pressed against the cage.
Richard blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Richard tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Richard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Richard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Richard is working Johnson over against the cage.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Richard's head.
Johnson stalling in the clinch.
Richard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Richard flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Richard is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Richard pushes Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Richard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richard with a jab.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Richard misses with a body shot.
Richard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Richard misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Richard thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Richard finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Richard.
Richard moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Richard pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Richard is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Richard looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson throwing shots but Richard is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Richard gets full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Richard is working from the bottom.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Richard wants to sweep but no luck.
Richard keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stan Richard will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Richard takes the fight into the clinch.
Richard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Richard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Richard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richard misses with a low kick.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Richard is out of range.
Richard lands a nice shot to the body.
Richard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Richard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Richard.
Richard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Richard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Richard tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Richard.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richard.
Richard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richard looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Richard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Richard.
Richard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
A bone on bone clash there as Richard blocks the leg kick.
Johnson with a hook.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Richard is able to avoid easily.
Nice cross by Richard.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circling - Richard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson slips under a jab from Richard.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Stan Richard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Richard thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from Richard lands.
Richard connects with a body shot.
Richard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Richard's head.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Richard misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Richard leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Richard misses with a few strikes there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Richard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richard throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richard moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richard misses with a straight right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Richard avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Richard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A jab from Richard misses.
Richard misses with a straight right.
Richard has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Richard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Richard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Richard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson jabs Richard right on the nose. Richard blinks but takes it well.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richard.
Richard misses with a looping left.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Richard.
Richard gets a clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Richard lands a jab.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Richard counters with a thumping low kick.
Richard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Richard lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richard thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Richard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Richard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Richard's legs.
Andy Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richard is looking to clinch.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richard lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Richard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnson backs up against the cage.
Richard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Richard works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
Richard misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Richard moved away.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Richard.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Richard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Richard only half commits.
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Stan Richard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Richard parries the strikes from Johnson easily there. Johnson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Richard to escape.
Richard dodges the ground and pound from Johnson.
Richard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johnson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richard keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Richard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Richard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Richard!
During a confident post fight interview, Stan Richard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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