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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between CJ Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodniel Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards comes into the arena with Three Six Mafia - It's a fight blaring out of the sound system. Romero comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bob Marley - Could you be Loved kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! CJ Richards had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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185 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, CJ Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodniel Romero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Romero's guard.
Richards is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. CJ Richards wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Richards dodges the punch combination from Romero.
Richards gets a double leg takedown into Romero's guard.
Richards looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Romero tries to sprawl but Richards drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Romero is pressing down on Richards's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rodniel Romero wasn't active enough on the ground.
Romero connects with the punch.
Rodniel Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richards decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Well, if Richards 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Richards has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richards lands a takedown into guard.
Richards controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Romero keeping full guard, as Richards tries to pass.
Romero looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
CJ Richards has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Richards misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Richards dominated that round.
That's time! Richards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Richards bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Romero tries to control but Richards manages to take his back.
Richards just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero just trying to survive but Richards is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I would not like to be Romero right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because CJ Richards just wasn't active enough.
Richards shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Romero manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Richards showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Richards looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of CJ Richards.
Richards shoots in and gets a takedown into Romero's guard.
Romero can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Richards controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because CJ Richards wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Richards closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Romero did well to prevent Richards getting side control.
Richards takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Romero wants to control but Richards is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Richards bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards advances nicely into full mount.
Romero tries to reverse the position but Richards maintains control.
Richards sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Richards dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Richards feints and as Romero raises his hands in defense, Richards changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Romero working a defensive guard here.
Richards postures up in Romero's guard and throws a big left but Romero blocks it.
Richards slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
CJ Richards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because CJ Richards wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Romero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards drops his hands momentarily and Romero takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
Romero scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Richards feints and as Romero raises his hands in defense, Richards changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Richards postures up.
Richards content to stall in guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because CJ Richards wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Richards closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Romero did well to prevent Richards getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Richards takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because CJ Richards just wasn't active enough.
Richards shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Richards keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. CJ Richards wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Richards uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Romero has time to react.
It looks like Rodniel Romero has been cut.
Richards jabs Romero right on the nose. Romero blinks but takes it well.
Romero connects with a leg kick. Richards looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Romero fails to land with a series of punches.
Richards takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Richards shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Richards was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Romero trying to remain calm as Richards controls from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because CJ Richards just wasn't active enough.
Richards lands with an overhand left.
Richards shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Richards was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rodniel Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richards controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Richards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Richards 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Richards!
Our winner, CJ Richards, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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hype
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