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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sexton Hardcastle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manfred Von Richthoffen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardcastle comes to the cage accompanied by How I Could Just Kill a Man- Rage Against the Machine. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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151 lbs
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158 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sexton Hardcastle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manfred Von Richthoffen!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Richthoffen has Hardcastle up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardcastle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Richthoffen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Von Richthoffen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Von Richthoffen lands a left hand.
Von Richthoffen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardcastle.
Hardcastle blocks a body shot from Von Richthoffen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Richthoffen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardcastle backwards.
Von Richthoffen misses with a body punch.
Von Richthoffen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Richthoffen throws a head punch that misses.
Von Richthoffen keeps control of Hardcastle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Richthoffen keeps control of Hardcastle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hardcastle blocks a body shot from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen misses with the head strike.
Hardcastle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Richthoffen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Von Richthoffen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardcastle blocks a body shot from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen has Hardcastle pressed against the cage, preventing Hardcastle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A hook to the body from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen digs a right hand into Hardcastle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hardcastle's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Richthoffen prevents Hardcastle from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Von Richthoffen fails to land.
Von Richthoffen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Richthoffen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Richthoffen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Richthoffen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Von Richthoffen darts in and clinches Hardcastle up against the cage.
Von Richthoffen lands an uppercut.
A short right from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen letting Hardcastle take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Von Richthoffen fails to land.
Hardcastle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Von Richthoffen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardcastle tries to break the clinch but Von Richthoffen is controlling the position.
Hardcastle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Von Richthoffen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Von Richthoffen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardcastle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Richthoffen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardcastle's elbow.
Von Richthoffen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardcastle.
Von Richthoffen pushes Hardcastle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Von Richthoffen misses with some punches.
Von Richthoffen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hardcastle backwards.
Hardcastle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Von Richthoffen has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Richthoffen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen tries to work over Hardcastle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardcastle blocks an uppercut.
Von Richthoffen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Richthoffen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hardcastle backwards.
Von Richthoffen lands with a short shot to the head.
Hardcastle is trying to break the clinch but Von Richthoffen has him pressed against the cage.
Hardcastle missing with knees to the body.
Von Richthoffen misses with some punches.
Von Richthoffen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardcastle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Richthoffen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hardcastle prevents a body shot from Von Richthoffen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manfred Von Richthoffen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hardcastle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Von Richthoffen to the mat! Von Richthoffen manages to get full guard.
Von Richthoffen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hardcastle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hardcastle looking to pass the guard.
Hardcastle postures up in Von Richthoffen's guard and throws a big left but Von Richthoffen blocks it.
We've been hearing good reports from Hardcastle's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Richthoffen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Richthoffen has momentary wrist control but Hardcastle slips an elbow through the middle.
Von Richthoffen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hardcastle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hardcastle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Von Richthoffen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Von Richthoffen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardcastle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Von Richthoffen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hardcastle tries to strike from the bottom.
Hardcastle wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Von Richthoffen is now in half guard.
Hardcastle is trying to get back to full guard.
Hardcastle trying to control but Von Richthoffen postures up.
That's two 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.
Hardcastle misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Von Richthoffen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Von Richthoffen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hardcastle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hardcastle is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardcastle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Von Richthoffen clinches up against the cage.
Von Richthoffen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Von Richthoffen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hardcastle takes a shot to the head.
Von Richthoffen gets through Hardcastle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen lands a left hand.
Von Richthoffen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hardcastle is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Richthoffen.
Oh Hardcastle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Richthoffen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manfred Von Richthoffen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Von Richthoffen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Richthoffen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Von Richthoffen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Von Richthoffen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hardcastle! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Von Richthoffen is unloading with more strikes now! Hardcastle drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manfred Von Richthoffen!
Manfred Von Richthoffen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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hype
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