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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mick Richards (ranked 3027 p4p, 319 weight class) and Dansen Chayambuka (ranked 3297 p4p, 334 weight class). Chayambuka has chosen Spider Man as his entrance music. Dansen Chayambuka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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204 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mick Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dansen Chayambuka!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards shoots in and gets a takedown into Chayambuka's guard.
Richards wants to pass the guard but Chayambuka is keeping the position.
Chayambuka wants to sweep but no luck.
Chayambuka pulls Richards in close to prevent any damage.
Chayambuka keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Richards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Chayambuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chayambuka pulls Richards in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chayambuka keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Chayambuka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Richards defends it easily.
Richards missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chayambuka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chayambuka pulls Richards in close to prevent any damage.
Chayambuka has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Holding Cell. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Chayambuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richards is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chayambuka is on top in guard.
Richards lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Chayambuka keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chayambuka working for a triangle but Richards defends it easily.
Chayambuka has a closed guard, preventing Richards from standing up.
Chayambuka seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chayambuka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Richards being controlled here momentarily.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Chayambuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chayambuka looking for a sweep. Not yet Chayambuka, not yet.
Chayambuka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Richards defends it easily.
Chayambuka trying to control the position here.
Chayambuka wants to sweep here but Richards controlling him for the moment.
Chayambuka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Richards's guard.
Chayambuka is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Chayambuka has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Richards looking to control.
Chayambuka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chayambuka looking to pass the guard.
Richards is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chayambuka passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chayambuka wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Richards, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dansen Chayambuka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Richards lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A nice combination there by Richards.
Richards stuffs the takedown.
Richards appears to be looking for a big counter.
Richards misses with a double jab.
Chayambuka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chayambuka misses with a takedown
and Richards counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards lands a nice hook to Chayambuka's body. Chayambuka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Richards cracks Chayambuka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Richards displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chayambuka.
Richards wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mick Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dansen Chayambuka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards works Chayambuka's body with a nice hook.
Richards lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Richards looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chayambuka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Richards throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chayambuka dodges the punch combination from Richards.
Chayambuka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Richards counters with a nice uppercut.
Richards feints a jab promting Chayambuka to slip. Richards then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chayambuka slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Richards's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Richards duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Richards throws a combination. Chayambuka tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chayambuka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Richards to counter with a crisp jab.
Chayambuka closes the distance looking to clinch
and Richards counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chayambuka thinking.
Richards lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mick Richards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richards stuns Chayambuka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dansen Chayambuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards jabs at Chayambuka's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Richards. That snapped Chayambuka's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chayambuka moves in looking to clinch but Richards pushes him off.
Richards throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chayambuka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chayambuka misses with a body shot.
Richards throws a big counter combination but Chayambuka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chayambuka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Richards's waist but Richards gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chayambuka off to one side.
Richards wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chayambuka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chayambuka tries for a takedown but Richards circles away easily
and Richards counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Richards scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Richards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chayambuka swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards works Chayambuka's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot by Richards.
Mick Richards is winning the standup battle so far.
Chayambuka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Richards sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chayambuka somewhat.
Chayambuka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Richards counters with a left and a right that stings Chayambuka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richards throws a one two combo.
Richards ducks under a wild hook from Chayambuka.
Richards misses with a series of wild punches.
Chayambuka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Richards dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Richards scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Richards throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chayambuka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Richards defends it well.
Chayambuka misses with a takedown
and Richards counters with a one-two to the body.
Richards throws a shot to the body.
Chayambuka shoots for a double leg takedown but Richards sprawls well. He's pushed Chayambuka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chayambuka. Richards does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chayambuka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Richards swivels and escapes.
Mick Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dansen Chayambuka.
Chayambuka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chayambuka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richards is keeping the position for now.
Richards wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chayambuka looking to pass the guard.
Chayambuka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Richards 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.
Richards trying to control the position.
Richards pulls Chayambuka in close to prevent any damage.
Chayambuka stands and throws Richards's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chayambuka is staying tight to Richards's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Chayambuka.
Richards wants to control but Chayambuka postures up.
Chayambuka is staying tight to Richards's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chayambuka fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Richards is trying to control Chayambuka's posture but Chayambuka avoids it.
Chayambuka controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Richards is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chayambuka is controlling him well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Richards lands with a good body shot.
Chayambuka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Richards pinned against the cage. Richards gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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.
Chayambuka misses with a low kick.
Richards displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chayambuka shoots in and bounces Richards off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Richards scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Richards moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chayambuka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Richards counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Richards showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Richards has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Richards!
The defeated Dansen Chayambuka had this to say: 'I will be the Master of the Ground Game one day. Just watch me.'.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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