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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeromy Richmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Timms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeromy Richmond had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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215 cm
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278 lbs
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200 cm
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeromy Richmond! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Timms ! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Timms has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richmond taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Richmond gets control of Timms 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Richmond will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Timms gets to his feet. Richmond looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Timms drives through with a takedown into guard. Richmond preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Timms sitting in guard here, content to control. Timms throws a big right hand that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Richmond keeping moving, preventing Timms from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Timms is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Timms looking to pass the guard. Richmond looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Timms has picked Richmond up and slammed him! Richmond can't keep hold of the triangle and Timms manages to pass to side control! Richmond is not content to let Timms control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Timms takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Richmond to pass into mount. Richmond is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Timms working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Timms trying to control but Richmond is having none of it. Richmond is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Richmond is squirming around, avoiding Timms 's attempts to control the action. Timms lands a big shot there that rocks Richmond but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Timms misses with some ground and pound and Richmond recovers position to half guard. Richmond kicks off Timms and gets to his feet. Richmond throws a head kick but Timms moves out of range.
Timms appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Richmond throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Timms . Timms closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Richmond quickly recovers to half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Timms trying to control the action but Richmond is working from the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Timms not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Richmond looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Timms dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jeromy Richmond's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Timms has closed the distance and engaged Richmond in a clinch.
Richmond fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short body shot lands from Richmond as the two fighters clinch.
Timms has had enough of the clinch but Richmond keeps him there for the moment. Timms wants the takedown. Richmond is fighting it off but Timms persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Richmond's guard against the cage. Timms throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Richmond looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Timms missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Rob Timms has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Timms stops Richmond from standing up. Timms trying to control the position from guard on top but Richmond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Timms looking to sit in guard and control but Richmond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Richmond preventing the sweep. Richmond keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Timms 's head. Timms looking for a guillotine here but Richmond defends easily.
Richmond will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Richmond lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Timms controls Richmond momentarily but Richmond frees himself. Richmond trying to control but Timms is working from the bottom. Timms is breathing heavily. Richmond working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Richmond landing some decent shots from guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Timms preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Timms is looking for a triangle but Richmond pushes his legs off easily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Richmond postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Timms looking to control.
Richmond with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Richmond gets a double leg takedown into Timms 's guard. Richmond is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Richmond throwing strikes from guard but Timms blocks nicely. Richmond sitting in guard, not really doing much. Richmond makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Richmond wants to control from the top but Timms keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Richmond lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Timms escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Richmond gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Richmond lands a couple of digs. Richmond lands a couple of elbows. Timms working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richmond. Richmond lands a couple of decent looking shots. Richmond connects with a couple of short punches. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Timms wants to sweep here but Richmond controlling him for the moment. Richmond's corner is telling him to maintain position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeromy Richmond dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jeromy Richmond's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Richmond shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Richmond was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Richmond misses with the ground and pound. Richmond working away. Richmond postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Richmond seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Timms manages to work his way to half guard, despite Richmond's best efforts. Timms is looking to escape. Ground and pound from Richmond. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Timms flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Richmond is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Timms missing with punches from the bottom.
Timms takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Richmond is trying to control the action in half guard but Timms is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Richmond is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Richmond missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Well, if Richmond 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 looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Richmond is working for a kimura but Timms is defending it quite comfortably.
Timms is staying active underneath Richmond, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Richmond throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Timms 's head. Timms fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richmond, pushing him back against the cage. Richmond manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Timms gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Jeromy Richmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Richmond shoots in for a takedown but Timms shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Timms is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Richmond is keeping busy. Richmond gets control of Timms 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Richmond will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Richmond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Timms throws a big right hand that misses. Richmond keeping moving, preventing Timms from controlling successfully. Timms tries to free his leg and advance position but Richmond is retaining full guard. Richmond keeping moving, preventing Timms from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Timms loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Richmond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Timms gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Richmond looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Timms has picked Richmond up and slammed him! Richmond can't keep hold of the triangle and Timms manages to pass to side control! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Richmond is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Timms asserts his dominance and retains side control. Timms wants to take a breather but Richmond manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Timms .
And that's the end of the fight! Jeromy Richmond showed his dominance in that final round. I think Richmond 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeromy Richmond!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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