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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buford Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wan Ton Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wan Ton Bomb told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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279 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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177 cm
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250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buford Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wan Ton Bomb!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Steve Erwin and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomb misses with a takedown attempt - Richards sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bomb. Richards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bomb tries for a takedown but Richards sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Richards.
Bomb shoots in but Richards avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Buford Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wan Ton Bomb.
Richards shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Richards scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richards accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Richards postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Richards throws a big right hand that misses.
Bomb wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Richards working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb is looking for a triangle but Richards pushes his legs off easily.
Richards trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bomb wants to sweep here but Richards controlling him for the moment.
Richards is working Bomb over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Richards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Richards is working Bomb over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Richards throws a big right hand that misses.
Richards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Richards controlling from the top position.
Bomb keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Richards postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Bomb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Buford Richards wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Richards tries to clinch but Bomb is having none of it.
Richards shoots in but Bomb avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bomb fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Richards sprawls well initially but Bomb persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Richards moves into full guard.
Bomb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richards is keeping the position for now.
Richards really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomb is fighting to break Richards's control of his arms but Richards is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bomb trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richards keeping full guard, as Bomb tries to pass.
Richards will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Richards working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bomb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bomb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Bomb from controlling successfully.
Bomb looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Wan Ton Bomb wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bomb drives through and clinches with Richards against the cage.
Bomb successfully pulls guard.
Bomb keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Richards throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Richards makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Richards has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Bomb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bomb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richards.
Richards postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Richards throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buford Richards dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bomb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bomb is trying to pull guard but Richards turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Richards jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bomb walks away with a smile on his face. Richards gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bomb leaves Richards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Richards blocks a head kick by Bomb.
Bomb changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richards tries to avoid it but Bomb manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richards to the ground. Richards escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bomb stuffs the takedown attempt from Richards. Richards gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buford Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Richards wants it to stay on the feet.
Richards keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bomb has Richards up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right handed body shot lands from Bomb.
Richards looking to stall.
Bomb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richards fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bomb avoids it really well and circles away.
Richards shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bomb is trying to keep Richards in close.
Bomb has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Richards is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bomb looking for a sweep. Not yet Bomb, not yet.
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!
Bomb manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Richards manages to get himself to full guard.
Bomb trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
Richards working for a triangle but Bomb defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomb wants to stand but Richards has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Bomb from controlling successfully.
Richards is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Richards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Richards is controlling Bomb's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Richards fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards blocks a head kick by Bomb.
Richards shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bomb pinned against the cage. Bomb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bomb clinches up with Richards and pushes him back against the cage.
Richards misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bomb.
Richards can't find room to land a body shot as Bomb controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Richards's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Richards jumps guard but Bomb stands there with Richards around his waist. Richards gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bomb tries to pull guard but Richards forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bomb's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wan Ton Bomb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bomb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Richards fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bomb misses with a few strikes there.
Bomb drives through with a takedown into guard.
Richards trying to keep a closed guard but Bomb is proving a slippery customer.
Buford Richards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bomb trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
Bomb working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bomb throws an elbow that misses. Richards uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bomb's guard. Nice move by Richards!
Bomb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb is adopting a defensive guard.
Bomb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bomb seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Richards throws a big elbow that misses.
Richards is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Richards throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bomb works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bomb looking for a sweep. Not yet Bomb, not yet.
Richards postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Richards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Richards is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Richards throws a big right hand that misses.
Richards 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.
Richards scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Richards postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Richards sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards cracks Bomb with a solid left hand.
Richards looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Richards throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Richards postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Richards distracts Bomb with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bomb can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Richards controls the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richards accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bomb has momentary wrist control but Richards slips an elbow through the middle.
Richards landing some decent shots from guard.
Richards throwing strikes but missing.
Richards trying to control but Bomb is working from the bottom.
Richards is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Richards throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bomb has his foot on Richards's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Richards works his way back into a safe position though.
Richards controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bomb avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards lands a couple of digs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richards wants to control from the top but Bomb keeps moving.
Richards postures up in Bomb's guard and throws a big left but Bomb blocks it.
Richards controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buford Richards showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Richards has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buford Richards!
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hype
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pop
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