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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Wiggins (ranked 24960 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abel Rickard (ranked 6211 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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162 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Wiggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abel Rickard!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiggins gets a clinch.
Rickard has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wiggins is trying to keep an underhook but Rickard manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rickard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wiggins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rickard.
Wiggins trying to hold on to Rickard's head to control him but Rickard postures up.
Rickard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wiggins defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiggins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rickard.
Rickard trying to control the action but Wiggins is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wiggins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rickard trying to control the action but Wiggins is working from the bottom.
Rickard is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Wiggins is working an open guard so Rickard takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wiggins wants to clinch up but Rickard keeps it at a distance.
Rickard gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins tries to buck Rickard off but Rickard is having none of it.
Wiggins regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wiggins tries to roll over but Rickard keeps him under control.
Rickard is working for a kimura but Wiggins is defending it quite comfortably.
Rickard wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wiggins is refusing to be controlled, as Rickard sits in half guard.
Wiggins trying to control but Rickard postures up.
Rickard wants to control but Wiggins is keeping him busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rickard gets a takedown into half guard.
Rickard is trying to control. Wiggins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wiggins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wiggins is not content to let Rickard control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rickard seems to be looking for submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Rickard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rickard misses with a body shot.
Rickard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wiggins did well to prevent Rickard getting side control.
Rickard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rickard wants to stand up but Wiggins has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Rickard with the ground and pound but Wiggins uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wiggins keeping moving, preventing Rickard from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rickard wants to stand but Wiggins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wiggins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wiggins's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rickard throws a low kick, looking for Wiggins's leg but Wiggins calmly moves out of range.
Rickard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wiggins is trying to defend but Rickard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rickard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wiggins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rickard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wiggins is looking for a sweep. Rickard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rickard wants to pass to mount but Wiggins is defending the position.
Wiggins trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rickard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rickard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rickard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wiggins clinches up against the cage.
Rickard gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wiggins regains guard.
Wiggins looking to control.
Wiggins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins is really struggling to control Rickard but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rickard throws an elbow that misses. Wiggins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rickard's guard. Nice move by Wiggins!
Rickard working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wiggins has passed into half guard!
Wiggins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wiggins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rickard is trying to maintain the position but Wiggins is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins wants to get back to his feet.
Wiggins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Abel Rickard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wiggins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rickard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wiggins working the head and body with strikes.
Wiggins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rickard trying to control but Wiggins postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wiggins lands with a punch from half guard.
Wiggins thows a huge punch but Rickard dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Abel Rickard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wiggins takes the fight into the clinch.
Wiggins has Rickard pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wiggins pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rickard tumbling to the mat - Wiggins dives into Rickard's guard.
Wiggins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wiggins gets caught napping as Rickard dives in and scores a takedown. Wiggins manages to retain guard.
Wiggins is trying to control the position but Rickard postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rickard gets to his feet - Wiggins follows without any prompting.
Rickard has closed the distance and engaged Wiggins in a clinch.
Rickard is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wiggins can't fight it off and eventually Rickard manages to take the fight to the floor. Wiggins looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickard wants to control from the top but Wiggins keeps moving.
Rickard wants to stand but Wiggins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rickard preventing the sweep.
Rickard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wiggins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rickard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rickard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wiggins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rickard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rickard tries to keep at a distance but Wiggins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rickard pulls guard effortlessly.
Rickard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rickard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rickard working for a triangle but Wiggins defends it easily.
Rickard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wiggins preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins lands a couple of elbows.
Wiggins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rickard trying to control the position.
Wiggins stopping the sweep attempt from Rickard.
Wiggins cracks Rickard with a solid left hand.
Rickard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wiggins is one step ahead there.
Wiggins is looking to work some ground and pound but Rickard has wrist control.
Rickard 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.
Rickard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rickard wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wiggins is now in half guard.
Wiggins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wiggins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wiggins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wiggins working Rickard over with strikes.
Wiggins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wiggins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wiggins thows a huge punch but Rickard dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wiggins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wiggins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Peter Wiggins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abel Rickard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wiggins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rickard sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Wiggins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rickard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Abel Rickard!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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