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GFC 29: Akabaro vs. Richards PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myself Blue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gangnam Style. Michael Jordan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Myself Blue!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blue throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jordan tries a head kick but it misses.
Blue tries a head kick but it misses.
Jordan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jordan seems to be working for a kimura but Blue defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jordan is thwarting Blue's attempts to control the position.
Blue has hold of Jordan's hands but Jordan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Blue scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Jordan manages to mount him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan content just to control the position here.
Jordan throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Blue has his hands clasped together but Jordan breaks the hold and Blue is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Jordan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Jordan!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Jordan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Stopframe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rey Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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185 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Stopframe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rey Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malapitan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malapitan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stopframe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stopframe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stopframe misses with a body shot.
Stopframe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Malapitan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Malapitan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stopframe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Malapitan thinking.
Stopframe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Rey Malapitan has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stopframe sends Malapitan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Stopframe is motioning to the referee to let Malapitan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Malapitan is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stopframe lands a body shot.
Malapitan is still on wobbly legs! Can Stopframe finish him?
Malapitan walks straight into a right hand from Stopframe - that's dropped him! Stopframe jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Malapitan from any more punishment! Malapitan complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Daniel Stopframe!
Daniel Stopframe was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tycoon Doubles Jobber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethen Kanven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tycoon Doubles Jobber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethen Kanven!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanven walks into a straight right hand from Jobber.
Kanven looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jobber fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kanven on the side of the head.
It looks like Ethen Kanven has been cut.
Jobber jabs Kanven to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Jobber flashes Kanven a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Kanven's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Kanven crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Jobber punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tycoon Doubles Jobber!
A very excited looking Tycoon Doubles Jobber rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Gardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Goldman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
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Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Goldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Gardner!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Goldman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gardner's head.
Gardner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldman is one step ahead there.
Goldman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Goldman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Goldman working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gardner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goldman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gardner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gardner keeping full guard, as Goldman tries to pass.
Goldman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goldman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gardner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goldman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goldman is working Gardner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Goldman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gardner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goldman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Goldman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goldman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Goldman trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Goldman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Goldman is working Gardner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gardner is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gardner is still in real trouble! Can Goldman finish him?
Goldman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gardner seems to have recovered his senses.
Gardner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goldman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goldman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
It looks like Ray Gardner has been cut.
Goldman drops back looking for a leg! Gardner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gardner manages to kick Goldman off! Goldman jumps back into Gardner's guard.
Goldman cracks Gardner with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gardner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goldman advances to half guard.
Goldman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gardner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goldman.
Goldman working over Gardner with some ground and pound. Gardner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Goldman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Goldman lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goldman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gardner is looking to improve his position.
Goldman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Goldman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gardner keeps working.
Goldman seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gardner is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jason Goldman!
A very excited looking Jason Goldman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitch's entrance music is HEALTH - TEARS. A fine choice. Alexander Gustafsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Fitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gustafsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gustafsson tries to land a front kick but Fitch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gustafsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fitch momentarily.
Gustafsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fitch blocks a head kick by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson throws a series of punches but Fitch moves out of range.
Gustafsson misses with the combination.
Gustafsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Gustafsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gustafsson throws a head kick that misses
and Fitch counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitch dodges the punch combination from Gustafsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gustafsson takes a swing at Fitch's ribcage but misses.
Gustafsson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fitch counters with a crisp one two that drops Gustafsson! Fitch thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gustafsson to his feet! Gustafsson is in big trouble!
Gustafsson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustafsson misses with a double jab
and Fitch counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Gustafsson to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Fitch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Adam Fitch!
Adam Fitch bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Jesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethan Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Jesus!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone tries to clinch but Jesus is having none of it.
Stone works Jesus's body with a nice hook.
Stone lands with a hook. Jesus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stone moves in looking to clinch but Jesus pushes him off.
Jesus misses the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stone.
Stone misses with a takedown
so Jesus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jesus postures up.
Jesus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jesus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jesus passes Stone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jesus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jesus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jesus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stone tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jesus has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone tries to lock up and control but Jesus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jesus goes for an armbar but Stone turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stone.
Jesus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jesus is trying to keep Stone in close.
Jesus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stone has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jesus is proving hard to escape from.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Jesus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jesus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stone has managed to get both his arms back between Jesus's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jesus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jesus keeping full guard, as Stone tries to pass.
Jesus working for a triangle but Stone defends it easily.
Stone is pushing down on Jesus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jesus is fighting to maintain full guard but Stone has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jesus wants to improve his position but Stone is controlling well.
Jesus looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jesus!
Jesus is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Stone misses with a head shot.
Jesus regains half guard.
Stone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jesus on the ground.
Stone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stone stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jesus to get to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Jesus misses the target.
Jesus walks into a left hand.
Stone closes the distance and clinches up with Jesus, looking for a takedown. Stone pushes Jesus against the cage but Jesus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jesus sprawls well. Jesus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stone gets slowly back to his feet.
Jesus shoots in and bounces Stone off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jesus trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Jesus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stone's head.
Stone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jesus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jesus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stone is keeping the position for now.
Stone scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stone lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jesus backs up against the cage.
Stone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Jesus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jesus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jesus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jesus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jesus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stone wants to control but Jesus postures up.
Stone is trying to work for a sweep but Jesus has mounted him!
Jesus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jesus has control of Stone's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stone regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Stone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus tries to control but Stone wriggling away.
Stone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jesus looking for a guillotine from mount but Stone is having none of it.
Stone is squirming around, avoiding Jesus's attempts to control the action.
Jesus wants to finish this one by submission but Stone is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jesus.
Jesus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus has control of Stone's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stone regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Stone is looking to get to half guard.
Jesus is landing with some decent strikes but Stone is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jesus with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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!
Stone is working to get back to half guard.
Jesus jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stone manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone can't do much from the bottom here.
Jesus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jesus swings around for an armbar but Stone sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jesus's guard.
Jesus keeping full guard, as Stone tries to pass.
Jose Jesus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jesus has his foot on Stone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stone works his way back into a safe position though.
Jesus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stone tries to free his leg and advance position but Jesus is retaining full guard.
Jesus keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jesus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jesus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stone tries to free his leg and advance position but Jesus is retaining full guard.
Jesus is looking for a triangle but Stone pushes his legs off easily.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Jesus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jesus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jesus keeping full guard, as Stone tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Jesus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stone thows a body shot but no joy.
Stone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jesus misses with an uppercut
and Stone counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stone.
Stone looking to slow down the pace here.
Stone landing knees to the head.
It looks like Jose Jesus has been cut.
Stone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jesus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jesus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stone misses with a takedown attempt - Jesus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stone slips a jab and a cross from Jesus.
Stone punishes Jesus's body with a nice straight punch.
Stone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jesus defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus slaps away a takedown attempt from Stone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stone closes the distance and clinches up with Jesus, looking for a takedown. Stone pushes Jesus against the cage but Jesus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jesus throws a punch but it's blocked by Stone.
Stone blocking some punches.
Jesus pulls Stone into guard.
Stone trying to control but Jesus is working from the bottom.
Jesus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jesus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jesus doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jesus is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Stone has his hands clasped together but Jesus extends an breaks Stone's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jesus.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Jesus!
In his post fight interview, Jose Jesus started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristan Maruyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mousasi has chosen Ara Gevorgyan Artsakh as his entrance music. Gregor Mousasi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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20
218 lbs
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205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kristan Maruyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gregor Mousasi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Mousasi finds it's target.
Mousasi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maruyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Mousasi circles away.
Maruyama tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mousasi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maruyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Mousasi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mousasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maruyama.
Mousasi moves into the clinch.
Mousasi is trying to push Maruyama away but Maruyama has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maruyama prevents Mousasi from breaking the clinch.
Mousasi breaks from the clinch.
Mousasi throws a hook to the side of Maruyama's head but Maruyama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mousasi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mousasi misses with a two punch combination.
Mousasi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mousasi swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Mousasi. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maruyama walks into a stiff left hand from Mousasi.
Mousasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Maruyama is just out of range.
Mousasi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maruyama circles away quickly and effectively.
Maruyama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mousasi.
Mousasi misses with a hook. Maruyama ducked under it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Mousasi blocks the leg kick.
Maruyama takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maruyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mousasi.
Maruyama moves in looking to clinch but Mousasi pushes him off.
Mousasi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maruyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi swats away the attempt to clinch by Maruyama.
Maruyama fails with the takedown
and Mousasi counters with a two punch combo.
Mousasi scores with a decent looking hook.
Maruyama closes the distance but Mousasi moves to the side
and Mousasi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Maruyama's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Maruyama working a defensive guard here.
Mousasi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mousasi scoring with some ground and pound.
Mousasi wants to control from the top but Maruyama keeps moving.
Mousasi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mousasi throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maruyama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maruyama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mousasi defends well.
Maruyama has a closed guard, preventing Mousasi from standing up.
Maruyama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mousasi stopping the sweep attempt from Maruyama.
Maruyama lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mousasi!
Mousasi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mousasi's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
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.
Mousasi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mousasi wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Maruyama working for a submission but Mousasi is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maruyama looking for a guillotine from mount but Mousasi is having none of it.
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!
Mousasi is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mousasi is trying to escape the mount.
Mousasi looks winded!
Maruyama has hold of Mousasi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mousasi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Mousasi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mousasi throws a nice looking combination but Maruyama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maruyama wants to clinch.
Mousasi pushes Maruyama up against the cage in a clinch.
Maruyama lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Gregor Mousasi has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Mousasi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mousasi working hard to break the clinch.
Mousasi tries to break free but Maruyama pushes him back against the cage.
Mousasi breaks the clinch.
Mousasi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mousasi has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi wants to get back to striking at distance but Maruyama won't allow it.
Mousasi tries to circle away but Maruyama has him pinned against the cage.
Mousasi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maruyama has him pressed against the cage.
Mousasi wants to get back to striking at distance but Maruyama won't allow it.
Maruyama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mousasi's efforts to push away.
Maruyama gets control of Mousasi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Maruyama will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mousasi looking to sit in guard and control but Maruyama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gregor Mousasi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maruyama is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Maruyama postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mousasi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maruyama, into his guard.
Mousasi throwing strikes from guard but Maruyama blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi throwing strikes from guard but Maruyama blocks nicely.
Maruyama looking for a guillotine here but Mousasi defends easily.
Maruyama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mousasi cracks Maruyama with a solid left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maruyama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maruyama is pulling down on Mousasi's head. It's preventing any offense from Mousasi, at least for the moment.
Mousasi won't allow Maruyama to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mousasi lands a couple of elbows.
Mousasi throws a big elbow that misses.
Maruyama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mousasi lands a couple of elbows.
Maruyama working a defensive guard here.
Mousasi throwing strikes but missing.
Maruyama 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.
Mousasi pushing down on Maruyama's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mousasi wants to free his trapped foot but Maruyama is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maruyama looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maruyama is looking for a sweep. Mousasi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mousasi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mousasi 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.
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!
Mousasi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Maruyama is refusing to be controlled, as Mousasi sits in half guard.
Mousasi wants to get back to his feet.
Mousasi with the ground and pound but Maruyama uses the opportunity to regain guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mousasi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mousasi in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Mousasi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gregor Mousasi's cut.
That's time! Maruyama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Maruyama is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mousasi.
Mousasi misses with a wild combination.
Mousasi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maruyama manages to avoid it.
Mousasi has closed the distance and engaged Maruyama in a clinch.
Mousasi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mousasi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maruyama has him pressed against the cage.
Mousasi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maruyama lands an elbow inside that Mousasi shrugs off.
Maruyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mousasi has had enough of the clinch but Maruyama keeps him there for the moment.
Mousasi just leaning against Maruyama, taking a breather.
Maruyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mousasi is looking to break free of the clinch but Maruyama has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi wants to break free but Maruyama has control.
Mousasi breaks the clinch.
Mousasi lands with an uppercut that bounces Maruyama off the cage and back into range.
Mousasi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maruyama moves in looking to clinch but Mousasi pushes him off.
Maruyama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No luck for Maruyama with that takedown attempt.
Maruyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Mousasi circles away.
Maruyama dodges the punch combination from Mousasi.
Maruyama scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mousasi is pushing Maruyama's head away, looking to escape. Maruyama manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maruyama in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mousasi is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kristan Maruyama!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Franco Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Castellano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castellano has chosen Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone as his entrance music. Rich Castellano is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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21
163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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21
183 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franco Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Castellano!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castellano swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivera.
Rivera tries to clinch but Castellano moves out of range.
Castellano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rivera avoids it really well and circles away.
Castellano circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rivera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castellano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rivera connects with a body shot that sends Castellano's belly button to the back.
No luck for Castellano with that takedown attempt.
Rivera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellano has Rivera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rivera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Franco Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Castellano.
Rivera breaks from the clinch.
Rivera walks into a straight right hand from Castellano.
Rivera instigates a clinch.
Castellano goes for a takedown attempt but Rivera pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rivera is looking to clinch but Castellano is avoiding it.
Rivera is looking to clinch but Castellano is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Rich Castellano has been cut.
Franco Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castellano blocks a head kick by Rivera.
Castellano circles away from the clinch attempt
and Castellano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Rivera looks to clinch
so Castellano counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castellano wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Castellano postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Castellano lunges at Rivera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rivera's hand.
Rivera tries to clinch but Castellano is having none of it.
Rivera has Castellano up against the cage in a clinch.
Rivera taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rivera obliges.
Castellano wants to take the fight to the mat but Rivera manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Castellano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rivera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rivera taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivera lands a good knee to the midsection. Castellano won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Franco Rivera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rich Castellano's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Castellano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rivera circles away.
Castellano tries for a takedown but Rivera circles away easily
and Rivera counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rivera utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Castellano being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Rivera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Franco Rivera.
Rivera tries to clinch but Castellano is having none of it.
Rivera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rivera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rivera manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knees to the body from Rivera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rivera landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rivera breaks the clinch.
Castellano keeps the fight on the outside.
Rivera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rivera holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rivera gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franco Rivera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivera is looking to clinch.
Rivera darts in trying to clinch
and Castellano counters with a shoot takedown. Rivera fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivera keeping moving, preventing Castellano from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franco Rivera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rich Castellano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rivera closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rivera lands in his opponent's guard.
Castellano looking for subs off his back but Rivera has passed one foot through into half guard.
Castellano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rivera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rivera's back!
Castellano controls the position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rivera here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Castellano softening up his opponent with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Castellano.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Castellano keeps control of the position easily here as Rivera tries to buck him off.
Rivera wants to control his opponent's hands but Castellano gets his hands free.
Rich Castellano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Castellano trying to control.
Castellano has the hooks in. Rivera is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellano loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Rivera hold on?
Castellano is hanging on to Rivera's back as he tries to escape.
Rivera defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Castellano keeping moving, preventing Rivera from controlling successfully.
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!
Castellano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rivera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rivera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Castellano working for a triangle but Rivera defends it easily.
Castellano keeping moving, preventing Rivera from controlling successfully.
Rivera has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellano is looking to sweep but instead, Rivera has passed into half guard.
Castellano pushes Rivera off looking to stand but Rivera dives back in and keeps control.
Castellano gets back to full guard.
Castellano working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rivera has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera passes the guard and advances to mount!
Franco Rivera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castellano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rivera avoids the attempt from Castellano to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castellano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Castellano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rivera 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Franco Rivera!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Akabaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akabaro comes to the cage accompanied by Matenrou Opera - Dolce. Richards is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Three Six Mafia - It's a fight. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as CJ Richards enters the cage!
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178 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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26
185 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kwame Akabaro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, CJ Richards!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akabaro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Akabaro throws a body punch but Richards moves out of range.
Akabaro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akabaro scores with a leg kick.
Kwame Akabaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Richards blocks a head kick by Akabaro.
Richards moves out of range of the body kick from Akabaro.
Akabaro thumps Richards with a low kick.
A head kick from Akabaro lands but Richards takes it in his stride.
Akabaro throws a head kick but Richards moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Akabaro's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Richards wants to pass the guard but Akabaro is keeping the position.
Akabaro pushes Richards off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Richards looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Akabaro is fending him off so far but Richards persists. Nope, Akabaro circles away and we're back to standing.
Akabaro lands with an overhand left.
Richards with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akabaro to score with a decent uppercut.
Richards blocks a leg kick.
Richards will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Richards looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kwame Akabaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Richards.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Akabaro. Richards shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards tries for a takedown but Akabaro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Richards looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akabaro.
Nice body kick there by Akabaro.
Akabaro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akabaro thows a body kick. Richards tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Akabaro with a jab.
Richards on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akabaro. Akabaro obviously looking to wear him down.
Akabaro lands a big head kick that sends Richards tumbling to the mat! Akabaro takes a step backwards and waves Richards back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A solid leg kick lands there for Akabaro.
Akabaro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akabaro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A solid body kick from Akabaro.
Akabaro moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Akabaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Akabaro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Akabaro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Akabaro connects with a leg kick. Richards looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Akabaro cracks Richards with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Richards looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Akabaro finish him?
Richards is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akabaro throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Richards crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kwame Akabaro!
Kwame Akabaro retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Kwame Akabaro was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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