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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Richie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Richie's choice of entrance music: I Am. James Richie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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178 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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172 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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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
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, James Richie!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell connects with a looping right hand.
Campbell lands a nice looking body kick.
Campbell forces Richie back against the cage and clinches.
Richie lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Richie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Campbell is adopting a defensive guard.
Campbell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richie is aware though and is defending well.
Campbell is looking for a triangle but Richie pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richie looking to pass the guard.
Campbell pulls Richie in close to his closed guard and prevents Richie from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Richie defends it easily.
Campbell has a closed guard, preventing Richie from standing up.
Campbell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Campbell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Campbell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Campbell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Richie defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Campbell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Campbell has his hands on Richie's head, controlling the position.
Richie postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Richie won't allow Campbell to pass to mount.
Richie tries to get to full guard but Campbell has control of the leg.
Campbell passes to side control.
Campbell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Richie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Richie wants to control but Campbell postures up.
Campbell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Richie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richie wants to control but Campbell postures up.
Campbell tries for a kimura but Richie is defending well.
Campbell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Richie has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Richie!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Richie is holding on tight.
Campbell swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Richie is now in Campbell's guard. A big mistake from Campbell there, giving up the dominant position!
Campbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Campbell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Campbell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Campbell.
Campbell slips a straight right by Richie.
Campbell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Campbell gets control of Richie's arms and successfully pulls guard. Campbell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Campbell wants to sweep but no luck.
Campbell is working hard here to advance position.
Richie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Campbell's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Richie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Richie's back!
Campbell has his arm under Richie's chin here. Game over son! Campbell squeezes tightly and Richie is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Campbell!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Campbell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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