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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Christoffersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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184 lbs
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195 cm
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184 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Simon Christoffersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Richards!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Richards as Christoffersen shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Christoffersen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christoffersen doesn't manage to clinch there - Richards circles away.
Christoffersen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Christoffersen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Christoffersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richards is keeping the position for now.
Christoffersen prevents Richards from getting back to his feet.
Richards trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Richards looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Richards trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards pulls Christoffersen in close to his closed guard and prevents Christoffersen from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Anthony Richards was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Richards shoots in for a takedown but Christoffersen shows good takedown defense.
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Christoffersen wants to clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Christoffersen.
Christoffersen trying to control the position but Richards is working away.
Richards has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Richards manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards wants to get back to full guard.
Christoffersen tries to stand but can't do so whilst Richards controls his leg.
Richards is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Richards works his way to full guard. Good work.
Christoffersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christoffersen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Richards looking to control.
Richards working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christoffersen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christoffersen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christoffersen preventing the sweep.
Christoffersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Christoffersen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Richards on the ground.
Christoffersen wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.
Simon Christoffersen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Christoffersen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richards but Richards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Richards closes the distance and pushes Christoffersen back into the cage.
Richards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richards shoots in for a double leg but Christoffersen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christoffersen swats away the attempt to clinch by Richards.
Christoffersen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Christoffersen cracks the inside of Richards's front leg.
Richards shoots in and drives through. Christoffersen sprawls well.
Simon Christoffersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Richards.
Richards keeps the fight on the outside.
Christoffersen wants to clinch.
Christoffersen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Richards pinned against the cage. Richards gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Christoffersen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Simon Christoffersen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Christoffersen throws a one two combo.
Richards misses with a takedown attempt - Christoffersen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Christoffersen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Christoffersen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richards tries for a takedown but Christoffersen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Richards gets a clinch.
Christoffersen jumps guard.
Richards sitting in guard here, content to control.
Richards pushes down on Christoffersen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Richards seems to be working for a kimura but Christoffersen defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards is thwarting Christoffersen's attempts to control the position.
Richards is pressing down on Christoffersen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Christoffersen is holding on for now.
Richards looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Christoffersen is looking for a sweep. Richards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Richards is looking to stall here but Christoffersen recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Richards looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Christoffersen is fending him off so far but Richards persists. Nope, Christoffersen circles away and we're back to standing.
Simon Christoffersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Richards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Christoffersen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Richards looks to land a combination but Christoffersen avoids it well.
Richards has managed to clinch.
Christoffersen is working Richards over against the cage.
Richards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christoffersen shoots in but Richards avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Christoffersen.
Richards manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Richards is holding on to half guard well.
Christoffersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Richards wants to control but Christoffersen is keeping busy.
Christoffersen wants to take a breather but Richards is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Richards is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Christoffersen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Richards's head.
Richards is trying to control but can't.
Richards tries to kick Christoffersen off but Christoffersen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Richards slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christoffersen throws a strike but Richards rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christoffersen trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Richards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Christoffersen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Christoffersen wants to slow Richards down by chopping away at his legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Richards changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Christoffersen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Christoffersen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Richards off and has taken his back!
Christoffersen doesn't have the hooks in and Richards manages to turn into his guard.
Richards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christoffersen is keeping the position for now.
Richards looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Christoffersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards gets to his feet. Christoffersen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Christoffersen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richards fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Christoffersen avoids it really well and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Christoffersen.
Christoffersen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Christoffersen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Richards.
Richards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Christoffersen slaps away a takedown attempt from Richards, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Simon Christoffersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Richards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christoffersen misses with a head kick.
Richards avoids the head kick by Christoffersen.
Christoffersen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Richards quickly recovers to half guard.
Richards has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Christoffersen is working away from the top position though.
Richards keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Christoffersen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Richards with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Christoffersen wants to work for an arm triangle but Richards is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards is looking for a sweep. Christoffersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christoffersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richards keeps working.
Richards is concentrating on defense, preventing Christoffersen from advancing position.
Christoffersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richards keeps working.
Richards works his way to full guard. Good work.
Richards manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Christoffersen is in a horrible position here. Richards smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christoffersen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Richards working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards controlling from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richards is landing with some decent strikes but Christoffersen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Richards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Richards has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Richards!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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