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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ritchie Lampbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shoenfield Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 cm
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178 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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168 cm
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166 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ritchie Lampbert! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shoenfield Barnes! The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Barnes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lampbert lands a two punch combo.
Lampbert takes the fight into the clinch. Lampbert stalling against the cage.
Barnes being controlled against the cage. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lampbert for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Lampbert managing to block the knees to the body from Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lampbert after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lampbert keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barnes's efforts to push away. Barnes breaks the clinch.
Lampbert throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barnes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Ritchie Lampbert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barnes. Barnes fails with a takedown attempt. Ritchie Lampbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoenfield Barnes. Lampbert throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Shoenfield Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A combination from Lampbert does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot. Lampbert lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Barnes shoots in for a takedown but Lampbert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Lampbert moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Lampbert throws a head kick that misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Barnes looks to clinch and Lampbert counters with a two punch combo. Lampbert throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease. Lampbert throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Barnes moves forwards but Lampbert connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lampbert tries to sprawl but Barnes drives through with a takedown into half guard. Lampbert looking for submissions off his back. Lampbert wants to get back to his feet.
Lampbert looking for submissions off his back. Lampbert actively working from the bottom here. Lampbert makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lampbert.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Barnes postures up.
Lampbert is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well. Lampbert pushes a forearm under Barnes's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Barnes is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ritchie Lampbert!
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
37% |
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