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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alberto Richard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carter Cohen!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cohen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cohen wants to control from the top but Richard keeps moving.
Cohen wants to stand and escape but instead Richard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Cohen has a closed guard, preventing Richard from standing up.
Richard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohen wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Carter Cohen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cohen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Richard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Richard prevents Cohen from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cohen trying to control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Carter Cohen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cohen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cohen lands in his opponent's guard.
Cohen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Richard is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cohen trying to control the position from guard on top but Richard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Carter Cohen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cohen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richard moves away.
Cohen misses with a takedown
and Richard counters with a shoot takedown. Cohen fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cohen holds on and takes a little breather.
Cohen controls Richard momentarily but Richard frees himself.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Carter Cohen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cohen with a poor takedown
and Richard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cohen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Richard has managed to get both his arms back between Cohen's legs - danger averted.
Richard wants to stand but Cohen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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 Alberto Richard will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Richard leaves Cohen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Richard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cohen.
Cohen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Richard backs up against the cage.
Alberto Richard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cohen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cohen swinging wildly here.
Cohen with a poor takedown
and Richard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Richard.
Alberto Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carter Cohen.
Richard gets to his feet. Cohen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cohen showed some decent athleticism there.
Richard is staying active underneath Cohen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Carter Cohen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cohen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Richard is fending him off so far but Cohen persists. Nope, Richard circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cohen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Richard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cohen is in Richard's guard.
Cohen is breathing heavily.
Cohen content to stall in guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cohen looking to sit in guard and control but Richard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cohen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter Cohen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cohen throws a head kick but Richard moves out of range.
Cohen throws a low kick, looking for Richard's leg but Richard calmly moves out of range.
Cohen takes a swing at Richard's ribcage but misses.
Cohen shoots in but Richard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cohen fails with the takedown
and Richard counters with a shoot takedown. Cohen fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cohen moves to clinch but Richard breaks away
so Richard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cohen trying to keep a closed guard but Richard is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cohen has his feet on Richard's thighs here. He's pushed Richard off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Richard screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carter Cohen!
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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
RATING
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