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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chauncey Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mighty Manlet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mighty Manlet is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chauncey Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mighty Manlet!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Manlet's half guard.
Richards is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Manlet defends it well.
Richards is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Manlet is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Richards throws a right hand that misses
and Manlet counters with a nice double leg into side control. Richards won't be happy with that.
Richards is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Manlet's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Manlet's back!
Manlet prevents Richards from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards keeps control of the position easily here as Manlet tries to buck him off.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Richards's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manlet is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Richards gets his way!
Richards working for a choke but Manlet is defending well.
Manlet wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Richards trying to control.
Richards biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Richards is looking for the choke from the back position but Manlet is controlling his hands well.
Manlet is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richards just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manlet wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chauncey Richards dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Richards looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Richards wants to get up but he can't break Manlet's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Richards prevents Manlet from getting back to his feet.
Richards is looking to stand up but Manlet won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manlet keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards is looking to stand up but Manlet won't let him.
Richards drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Richards jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Manlet gets tackled into the cage by Richards. Richards maintains the clinch.
Richards prevents a takedown attempt there.
Richards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manlet can do to turn this around?
Richards is trying to push Manlet away but Manlet has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Manlet tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two 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.
Richards is pressed up against the cage. Manlet has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Richards down to the mat. Richards avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chauncey Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mighty Manlet.
Richards shoots in but Manlet avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manlet drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Richards defends it well.
Richards instigates a clinch.
Richards jumps guard but Manlet turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Richards wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manlet has him pressed against the cage.
Richards gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Manlet.
Richards is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've been informed that Manlet has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Manlet tries for a takedown but Richards manages to get underhooks.
Manlet wants a takedown but no success here.
Richards tries to break free but Manlet pushes him back against the cage.
Manlet prevents Richards from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Richards's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Richards jumps into guard, dragging Manlet to the mat.
Richards can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Manlet controls the pace.
Richards controls Manlet momentarily but Manlet frees himself.
Manlet trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Richards is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manlet sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chauncey Richards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richards throws his legs up looking for a submission but Manlet uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chauncey Richards dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Richards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manlet defends it nicely.
Richards with a poor takedown
and Manlet counters with a shoot takedown. Richards fights it but they end up in guard.
Richards looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Manlet is defending well. Richards quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Manlet has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Richards celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chauncey Richards!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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