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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaka KaSolomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Richmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). KaSolomon comes into the arena with 2-pac "Hit 'Em Up" blaring out of the sound system. Richmond has chosen Dont Stop Me Now as his entrance music. Charles Richmond is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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210 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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190 cm
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190 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shaka KaSolomon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Richmond!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richmond scores with a push kick.
Richmond is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
KaSolomon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
KaSolomon shoots in for a double leg but Richmond sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Richmond clinches up against the cage.
Richmond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Richmond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with KaSolomon's elbow.
Richmond stalling the fight.
Richmond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richmond misses with a punch to the body.
KaSolomon is looking for a takedown.
KaSolomon has Richmond pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Richmond manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaka KaSolomon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Richmond.
Richmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
KaSolomon tries to counter with a takedown but Richmond is quick to defend against it.
Richmond fakes the leg kick and cracks KaSolomon in the body.
KaSolomon is breathing heavily.
Richmond clinches.
Richmond lands a left hand.
Richmond manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Richmond.
Richmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richmond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
KaSolomon feinted with a counter takedown.
Richmond gets a clinch.
Richmond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richmond manages to break the clinch.
Richmond misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richmond rushes KaSolomon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Richmond lands a left hand that snaps the head of KaSolomon backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richmond misses with a body punch.
KaSolomon has been working on his balance at Abobomination Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Richmond.
A nice left hand lands by Richmond.
Richmond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richmond wants to clinch up but KaSolomon keeps it at a distance.
KaSolomon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Richmond gets a clinch.
Richmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richmond closes the distance and clinches.
KaSolomon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Richmond to keep the fight standing.
Richmond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richmond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with KaSolomon's elbow.
Richmond lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richmond moves into range and clinches up with KaSolomon.
Richmond misses with a body punch.
KaSolomon tries to pull guard but Richmond holds him up against the cage and eventually KaSolomon drops back down to his feet.
Richmond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Richmond lands on the inside with an uppercut.
KaSolomon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Richmond gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Richmond gets through KaSolomon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Richmond stops a takedown attempt from KaSolomon.
KaSolomon prevents a body shot from Richmond.
KaSolomon wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KaSolomon pulls guard.
Richmond seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Richmond wants to stand but KaSolomon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Richmond stays in close to KaSolomon's body and controls the position.
KaSolomon looking for a sweep. Not yet KaSolomon, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richmond controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Richmond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
KaSolomon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richmond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richmond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Richmond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. KaSolomon is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Richmond dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A low kick from Richmond is predictable there
so KaSolomon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Richmond keeping moving, preventing KaSolomon from controlling successfully.
Richmond really doesn't want to stay on the ground with KaSolomon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
KaSolomon preventing the sweep.
KaSolomon wants to control from the top but Richmond keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KaSolomon is really struggling to control Richmond but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Richmond seems keen to control KaSolomon's posture.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Richmond. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
KaSolomon throws an elbow that misses. Richmond uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in KaSolomon's guard. Nice move by Richmond!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richmond postures up.
Richmond's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Richmond must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
KaSolomon looking for a sweep. Not yet KaSolomon, not yet.
KaSolomon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richmond is aware though and is defending well.
Richmond showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
KaSolomon is looking for a triangle but Richmond pushes his legs off easily.
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.
KaSolomon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
KaSolomon working for a triangle but Richmond defends it easily.
Richmond slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Richmond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
KaSolomon wants to control the position but Richmond says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richmond sitting and controlling from the half guard.
KaSolomon is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
KaSolomon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richmond is working away from the top position though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick misses from Richmond.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Richmond pushes KaSolomon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Richmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richmond throws a series of punches but KaSolomon moves out of range.
KaSolomon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Richmond wants to clinch but KaSolomon slips to the side
and KaSolomon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Richmond has his feet on KaSolomon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richmond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Richmond closes the distance and clinches.
Richmond breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Richmond.
KaSolomon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Richmond sprawls and moves away.
KaSolomon tries to keep at a distance but Richmond has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richmond breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Richmond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Richmond fails to land with a series of punches.
KaSolomon blocks a head kick by Richmond.
Richmond pushes KaSolomon up against the cage in a clinch.
Richmond manages to break the clinch.
KaSolomon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Shaka KaSolomon has been cut.
KaSolomon tries to keep at a distance but Richmond has taken the fight into the clinch.
KaSolomon looking to slow down the pace here.
KaSolomon blocks a body shot from Richmond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KaSolomon prevents a body shot from Richmond.
Richmond pushes KaSolomon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Richmond lands a left hand that snaps the head of KaSolomon backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richmond misses with a punch to the body.
Richmond scores with a shoulder strike.
Richmond tries to throw a body punch but KaSolomon avoids it by throwing Richmond back against the cage.
Richmond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Richmond struggles to land a body shot inside as KaSolomon controls his hands.
Richmond struggles to land a body shot inside as KaSolomon controls his hands.
KaSolomon blocks a body shot from Richmond.
Richmond breaks from the clinch.
Richmond tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and KaSolomon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
KaSolomon being controlled here momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Richmond can do anything to dispel that myth.
Richmond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shaka KaSolomon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KaSolomon looking to sit in guard and control but Richmond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
KaSolomon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Richmond manages to get himself to full guard.
Richmond wants to sweep here but KaSolomon controlling him for the moment.
KaSolomon passes Richmond's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richmond wants to improve his position but KaSolomon is controlling well.
Richmond is not content to let KaSolomon control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KaSolomon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Richmond keeping hold of KaSolomon's head, controlling as best he can.
Richmond's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Richmond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Richmond blocking the ground and pound attempt from KaSolomon.
Richmond is looking to control KaSolomon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Richmond avoid being mounted?
KaSolomon is pressing down on Richmond's thigh, looking to free his foot. Richmond is holding on for now.
That's four 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.
KaSolomon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
KaSolomon thows a huge punch but Richmond dodges it nicely.
Richmond is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of KaSolomon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take KaSolomon's back!
Richmond controls the action.
Charles Richmond is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
KaSolomon wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Richmond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Richmond 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Richmond!
Charles Richmond seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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