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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leopoldo Rich (ranked 24576 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobbie Hamilton (ranked 4746 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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140 lbs
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133 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leopoldo Rich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobbie Hamilton!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rich gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rich looking for a guillotine here but Hamilton defends easily.
Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Rich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamilton looking to pass the guard.
Rich controlling the position.
Hamilton wants to control from the top but Rich keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rich doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rich 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.
Rich is pulling down on Hamilton's head to control his posture.
Hamilton tries to free his leg and advance position but Rich is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton wants to control from the top but Rich keeps moving.
Rich has his hands on Hamilton's head, controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hamilton passes into half guard.
Rich is positioning himself well to prevent Hamilton advancing to mount.
Hamilton tries to pass to full mount but Rich defends it.
Rich wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rich keeping hold of Hamilton's head, controlling as best he can.
Rich trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bobbie Hamilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rich keeps the fight on the outside.
Rich gets a double leg takedown into Hamilton's guard.
Rich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rich stopping the sweep attempt from Hamilton.
Hamilton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton striking from the bottom here.
Rich stands and steps away. Hamilton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rich moves into the clinch.
Hamilton pulls guard.
Rich showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hamilton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rich is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hamilton is on top in guard.
Rich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hamilton is fighting to break Rich's control of his arms but Rich is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hamilton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rich throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobbie Hamilton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hamilton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rich's guard.
Rich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hamilton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hamilton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rich is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hamilton passes into half guard.
Hamilton misses with a head shot. Rich uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hamilton passes Rich's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rich is not content to let Hamilton control the position.
Hamilton throwing shots but Rich is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich controlling the position well.
Rich is looking to control Hamilton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rich avoid being mounted?
Hamilton wants to work for an arm triangle but Rich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hamilton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rich trying to control here.
Rich is holding on to half guard well.
Bobbie Hamilton has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hamilton wants to control but Rich is keeping him busy.
Hamilton is pressing down on Rich's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rich is holding on for now.
Rich keeping control of the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hamilton.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rich tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Hamilton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rich has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hamilton is breathing heavily.
Rich is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hamilton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rich keeping his opponent close.
You can see the frustration on Rich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Hamilton trying to control the action but Rich is working from the bottom.
Hamilton in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hamilton stands up and beckons Rich to his feet.
Hamilton leaves Rich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick by Hamilton misses
and Rich counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rich.
Rich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hamilton smiles and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hamilton lands with a shot to the body.
Rich moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobbie Hamilton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rich shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hamilton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hamilton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hamilton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hamilton pulls guard.
Rich really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rich is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hamilton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hamilton is still trying to improve position.
Hamilton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rich engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rich darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rich seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton tries to get to full guard but Rich has control of the leg.
Hamilton trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rich is nestled in close to Hamilton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rich passes to side control.
Rich has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rich drives through and clinches with Hamilton against the cage.
Rich is trying to pull guard but Hamilton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hamilton lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rich has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hamilton is on him like a limpet, forcing Rich back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton wants to get back to striking at distance but Rich won't allow it.
Rich breaks the clinch.
Rich scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rich works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Leopoldo Rich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobbie Hamilton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hamilton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leopoldo Rich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hamilton 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bobbie Hamilton!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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