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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Richlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Madden Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Richlin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Richlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Madden Rush!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richlin blocks a head kick by Rush.
A combination from Rush does no damage.
Rush finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Richlin cracks Rush with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rush darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rush takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rush fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rush misses with a body punch
and Richlin counters with a left and a right that hurts Rush! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Richlin jumps into full mount!
Rush is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rush can't escape the position.
Richlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rush is looking to get to half guard.
Richlin controlling the pace for now.
Rush tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richlin controlling his opponent.
Rush tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Richlin content just to control the position here.
Rush working to try and regain half guard.
Richlin controlling the position easily from mount.
Rush flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
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.
Rush is working to get back to half guard.
Richlin controlling the position easily from mount.
Rush is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rush sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richlin wants to stand up but Rush has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Richlin wants to pass to mount but Rush is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rush is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Richlin pulls his head out easily.
Rush gets full guard.
Richlin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rush is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rush wants to stand up but Richlin is controlling him.
Rush working for a triangle but Richlin defends it easily.
Rush looks gassed!
Rush is trying to control the position but Richlin postures up.
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.
Richlin is pushing down on Rush's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rush is fighting to maintain full guard but Richlin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rush is looking for a sweep. Richlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Richlin wants to stand up but Rush is controlling the position.
Richlin controlling the pace.
Richlin gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Frank Richlin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richlin waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Rush.
Rush throws a right and a left that both miss.
Richlin defending well as Rush loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Richlin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rush tries to clinch but Richlin is having none of it.
Richlin dodges the punch combination from Rush.
Rush throws a low kick, looking for Richlin's leg but Richlin calmly moves out of range.
Rush will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rush tries to clinch but Richlin moves away
letting Richlin counter with a right hand.
Rush wants to clinch.
Richlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush blocks a jab.
Rush falls off balance throwing a combination
and Richlin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rush thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush throws a combination that misses
and Richlin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rush is breathing heavily.
Rush moves out of range as Richlin strikes.
Richlin looks to throw the jab but Rush is out of range.
Rush swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Richlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richlin moves away.
Rush misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Madden Rush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rush throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rush fails with the takedown
and Richlin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Richlin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Richlin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Rush misses the target.
Richlin grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Rush takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Richlin cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Richlin!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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