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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raymon Lara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Riding (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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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Raymon Lara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Carl Riding!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riding throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riding looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Riding throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Riding swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lara counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Riding is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Lara wants to stand but Riding has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riding tries to roll over but Lara keeps him under control.
Lara could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Raymon Lara.
Riding throws a series of punches but Lara moves out of range.
Riding throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lara counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lara trying to stand up but can't free himself from Riding's guard.
Lara stopping the sweep attempt from Riding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riding is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lara wants to get up but he can't break Riding's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Raymon Lara wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Riding goes for a double leg but Lara avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lara continues to drive forward.
Riding prevents the takedown attempt.
Riding wants to take the fight to the mat but Lara manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lara is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Riding gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lara is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymon Lara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riding stops a takedown attempt from Lara.
Lara is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Riding is defending well.
Lara tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lara wants to take the fight to the mat but Riding manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've been informed that Riding has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Riding jumps guard but Lara turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lara tries for a takedown but Riding manages to get underhooks.
Lara is trying to drag Riding to the mat but Riding just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lara tries to score a body lock takedown but Riding shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lara wants a takedown.
Lara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Riding prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymon Lara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raymon Lara's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Riding looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riding ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lara moves away.
Riding looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Riding throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riding throws a combination that misses
and Lara counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Riding!
Lara decides to stand back up. Lara steps back and let's Riding get back to his feet.
Riding is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riding throws a combination that misses
and Lara counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Riding!
Lara decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Riding swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Riding misses the target.
Riding throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lara counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lara decides to stand up, so the ref orders Riding to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riding misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riding throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lara counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lara gets to his feet. Riding looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Riding lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lara circles away quickly and effectively.
Riding misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riding throws a nice looking combination but Lara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riding misses with a takedown
and Lara counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Riding controls Lara momentarily but Lara frees himself.
Raymon Lara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lara would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raymon Lara has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Riding swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lara slips a straight right by Riding.
Riding throws a hook to the side of Lara's head but Lara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Riding, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riding throws a combination that misses
and Lara counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lara decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymon Lara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raymon Lara's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lara dodges the punch combination from Riding.
Riding misses with a series of wild punches.
Riding falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lara counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lara.
Lara wants to stand but Riding has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Riding takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lara decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lara moves out of range as Riding strikes.
Lara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Riding throws a leg kick
so Lara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lara would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lara decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Riding.
Riding throws an off balance right hand
and Lara counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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.
Riding wants to control but Lara is keeping busy.
Riding wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lara wants to stand up but Riding is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Raymon Lara just wasn't active enough.
Riding misses with a series of wild punches.
Riding throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Riding.
Riding fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lara manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Riding.
Riding throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lara slips under a jab from Riding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raymon Lara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lara, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymon Lara!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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