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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Ricardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Londre Laudinum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Ricardo had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Londre Laudinum has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Ricardo's chin.
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182 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ White Belt
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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, John Ricardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Londre Laudinum!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laudinum scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like John Ricardo has been cut.
Laudinum shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Laudinum showed some decent athleticism there.
Ricardo pushes Laudinum off looking to stand but Laudinum dives back in and keeps control.
Ricardo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laudinum.
Laudinum slips a nice elbow through Ricardo's hands, connecting with Ricardo's forehead.
Laudinum lands with a punch from half guard.
Ricardo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ricardo actively working from the bottom here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ricardo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ricardo is breathing heavily.
Laudinum missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Laudinum looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Laudinum seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ricardo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laudinum trying to mount his opponent but Ricardo defends it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ricardo is staying active underneath Laudinum, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricardo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laudinum stands up from half guard.
Laudinum shoots in and bounces Ricardo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Laudinum would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ricardo keeping moving, preventing Laudinum from controlling successfully.
Laudinum tries to free his leg and advance position but Ricardo is retaining full guard.
Laudinum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ricardo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Laudinum works over Ricardo with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ricardo working for a triangle but Laudinum defends it easily.
Laudinum looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laudinum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Laudinum stuffs the takedown attempt from Ricardo. Ricardo gets slowly back to his feet.
Laudinum throws a series of punches but Ricardo moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Laudinum.
Ricardo takes one to the side of the head.
Ricardo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ricardo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Laudinum is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ricardo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Laudinum's back instead.
Laudinum trying to control the action but Ricardo just sinks the hooks in.
Laudinum breaks Ricardo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laudinum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laudinum content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ricardo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Laudinum is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ricardo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Laudinum's back instead.
Ricardo is looking for a rear naked choke here but Laudinum reverses the position brilliantly into Ricardo's guard!
Ricardo keeping moving, preventing Laudinum from controlling successfully.
Laudinum looking to pass the guard.
Laudinum pushes down on Ricardo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ricardo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laudinum lands with a punch from half guard.
Laudinum lands with a punch from half guard.
Laudinum is keen to just control but Ricardo is a slippery customer.
Ricardo is trying to get back to full guard.
Ricardo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Laudinum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ricardo keeps working.
Laudinum winds up and cracks Ricardo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Laudinum shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laudinum scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Laudinum scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Londre Laudinum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Ricardo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Laudinum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ricardo swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Ricardo as Laudinum shoots in.
Laudinum darts in and clinches Ricardo up against the cage.
Laudinum throws an elbow that misses.
Ricardo has had enough of the clinch but Laudinum keeps him there for the moment.
Laudinum is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ricardo blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laudinum tightens his grip and picks Ricardo up, before dumping him to the ground. Ricardo manages to land in guard.
Laudinum avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ricardo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laudinum trying to control but Ricardo is working from the bottom.
Londre Laudinum has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laudinum is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Laudinum throws a big right hand that misses.
Ricardo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laudinum keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ricardo's head.
Laudinum postures up and lands a big shot to Ricardo's brow.
Ricardo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Laudinum is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ricardo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Laudinum's back instead.
You can see the frustration on Laudinum's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Laudinum wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Ricardo controlling well, preventing Laudinum from escaping the position.
Ricardo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Laudinum defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ricardo's arms.
Laudinum manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ricardo's guard. Nice work there by Laudinum.
Laudinum is in close to Ricardo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Laudinum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ricardo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ricardo is working an open guard so Laudinum takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ricardo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Laudinum does no damage.
Laudinum shoots in for a double leg but Ricardo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
John Ricardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Londre Laudinum.
Laudinum on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ricardo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laudinum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laudinum moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laudinum changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ricardo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Laudinum wants to stand but Ricardo is controlling his arm.
Ricardo wants to get back to his feet.
Ricardo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Laudinum is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Laudinum looking to control but Ricardo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Laudinum raining down shots from the mount!
Ricardo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Laudinum landing strikes from the mount and Ricardo is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laudinum is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laudinum scoring with strikes but Ricardo is staying in there.
Laudinum scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ricardo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Laudinum postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ricardo looks a forlorn figure.
Laudinum lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ricardo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Laudinum lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Laudinum landing shots from mount.
Ricardo is looking to improve his position but Laudinum isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Londre Laudinum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Ricardo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Laudinum scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Laudinum lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice sprawl there from Laudinum as Ricardo shoots in.
Ricardo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laudinum fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Laudinum feints and as Ricardo raises his hands in defense, Laudinum changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Laudinum's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Laudinum throwing strikes but missing.
Laudinum landing some decent shots from guard.
Laudinum trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ricardo's guard.
Laudinum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ricardo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ricardo is looking for a triangle but Laudinum pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laudinum won't allow Ricardo to get back to his feet.
Laudinum keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ricardo's head.
Ricardo keeping moving, preventing Laudinum from controlling successfully.
Ricardo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ricardo looking for a guillotine here but Laudinum defends easily.
Ricardo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laudinum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laudinum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Laudinum's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ricardo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laudinum can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laudinum wants to pass the guard but Ricardo is keeping the position.
Laudinum makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Laudinum stands up and waves to Ricardo to follow him.
Laudinum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ricardo.
Laudinum darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Laudinum wants to take a breather but Ricardo is having none of it.
Ricardo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laudinum's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laudinum's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laudinum defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ricardo's arms.
Ricardo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ricardo tightening his grip on Laudinum, looking for the choke.
Ricardo doesn't have the hooks in and Laudinum manages to turn into his guard.
Ricardo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laudinum is one step ahead there.
Laudinum avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laudinum passes Ricardo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ricardo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laudinum drops an elbow to the side of Ricardo's head.
Ground and pound from Laudinum.
Laudinum seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Laudinum looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ricardo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ricardo is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Laudinum pulls his head out easily.
Laudinum wants to take a breather but Ricardo is having none of it.
Londre Laudinum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laudinum performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ricardo actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Londre Laudinum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Laudinum has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Londre Laudinum!
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