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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stan Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and New York Strangler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard comes to the cage accompanied by In Ashes They Shall Reap. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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167 lbs
16 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stan Richard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, New York Strangler!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richard throws a leg kick that misses.
Richard lands with an uppercut that bounces Strangler off the cage and back into range.
Strangler with a poor takedown
and Richard counters with a good, hard body kick but Strangler shrugs it off.
Strangler instigates a clinch.
Richard misses with some punches.
Richard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richard missing with knees to the body.
Richard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strangler wants a takedown.
Strangler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Richard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stan Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of New York Strangler.
Richard tries a body shot but Strangler blocks it.
Richard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Strangler.
Richard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Richard misses with a punch to the body.
Strangler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strangler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Richard or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strangler blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richard stops a takedown attempt from Strangler.
Strangler tries to land knees in the clinch but Richard avoids the damage to the body.
Richard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strangler is trying to break the clinch but Richard is controlling him.
Richard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strangler tries to pull guard but Richard won't allow it.
Richard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strangler avoids it.
Strangler manages to break the clinch.
Strangler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Richard clinches up with Strangler and pushes him back against the cage.
Strangler is trying to pull guard but Richard has him pressed against the cage.
Strangler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Richard is pushing Strangler up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Strangler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Richard smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richard blocks a leg kick.
Strangler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Strangler is working for a kimura but Richard is defending it quite comfortably.
Richard is looking to control Strangler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Richard avoid being mounted?
Strangler trying to control the action but Richard is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard is looking to improve his position.
Strangler throwing shots but Richard is blocking nicely.
Strangler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Richard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Richard wants to get back to his feet.
Richard desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Richard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Richard pushes Strangler off and gets back to his feet.
Strangler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Strangler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Strangler.
Richard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strangler. Strangler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Strangler moves out of range of the leg kick from Richard.
Richard misses with a wild combination.
Strangler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Strangler checks a leg kick nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richard looks to land a body kick but Strangler moved away.
Richard tries to work over Strangler's front leg with a kick but Strangler checks it.
Strangler shoots in looking for a takedown but Richard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Strangler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Richard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Strangler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Richard counters with an outside leg kick.
Strangler has a takedown stuffed.
Strangler pushes Richard up against the cage in a clinch.
Richard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Strangler is keeping busy.
Richard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Richard works on Strangler's body with a couple of short punches.
Richard is pressed up against the cage. Strangler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Richard down to the mat. Richard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stan Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of New York Strangler.
Strangler lands a body shot.
Richard wants to clinch up but Strangler keeps it at a distance.
Richard throws a leg kick which misses Strangler's front leg but catches the back leg as Strangler tries to avoid it.
Strangler misses with the body kick
and Richard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strangler moves into the clinch.
Strangler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Richard throws a head punch that misses.
Strangler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Richard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Richard lands with a light punch inside.
Richard pushes Strangler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Richard has Strangler pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Richard pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Strangler tumbling to the mat - Richard dives into Strangler's guard.
Strangler wants to sweep here but Richard controlling him for the moment.
Strangler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Richard trying to control the position from guard on top but Strangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strangler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strangler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Richard content to stall in guard here.
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!
Richard wants to control from the top but Strangler keeps moving.
Stan Richard has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Strangler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Richard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Strangler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strangler throws a sloppy head kick
and Richard counters with a stiff right hand.
Richard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Strangler's head.
Strangler with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Richard counter with a right hand.
Richard lands a really nice looking cross but Strangler seems unphased.
Stan Richard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strangler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Richard throws a lazy right hand but Strangler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Richard tries to bum rush Strangler with a series of wild strikes but Strangler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strangler shoots in but Richard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Strangler shoots in but no luck this time.
Richard misses with a leg kick.
Richard looks to land a body kick but Strangler moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strangler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Richard counters with a straight right hand.
Richard tries to score with a low kick but Strangler moves his leg out of the way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Richard.
Richard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
Strangler wants a takedown.
Richard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strangler tries to break the clinch but Richard is controlling the position.
Richard lands with a left to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strangler blocks a body shot from Richard.
Richard has a couple of punches blocked by Strangler.
Strangler takes a shot to the head.
Strangler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Richard dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Richard, right into the meat.
Strangler shoots in looking for a takedown. Richard tries to sprawl out of it but Strangler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Strangler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Strangler shoots for a double leg takedown but Richard sprawls well. He's pushed Strangler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Richard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Strangler.
Strangler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Strangler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Richard was covering up waiting for the punch and Strangler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Richard wants to stand and escape but Strangler is having none of it.
Richard has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Richard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strangler manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Strangler's head.
Richard wants to control from the top but Strangler keeps moving.
Richard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strangler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Richard defends well.
Strangler has momentary wrist control but Richard slips an elbow through the middle.
Strangler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Richard's guard.
Strangler wants to pass the guard but Richard is keeping the position.
Richard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richard has his hands on Strangler's head, controlling the position.
Strangler tries to free his leg and advance position but Richard is retaining full guard.
Strangler looking to sit in guard and control but Richard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Strangler trying to control the position.
Richard landing some decent shots from guard.
Strangler controls Richard momentarily but Richard frees himself.
Strangler wants to sweep here but Richard controlling him for the moment.
New York Strangler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Strangler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richard.
Richard wants to control from the top but Strangler keeps moving.
Strangler is striking off his back. Richard thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Richard is looking for a kimura but Strangler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Richard to get the leverage.
Richard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Strangler wants to get back to full guard.
Richard trying to control from Strangler's half guard. Strangler has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strangler trying to keep a closed guard but Richard is proving a slippery customer.
Richard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Richard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Strangler will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Stan Richard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strangler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Richard manages to get himself to full guard.
Richard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strangler is one step ahead there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strangler won't allow Richard to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strangler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Richard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strangler.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Richard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Richard 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Richard!
Stan Richard took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mango Nutrition (90% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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