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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gentleman Ghost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Riddle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gentleman Ghost!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddle looks to land a left hand but Ghost moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Ghost misses.
Riddle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ghost.
Riddle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ghost gets the takedown into side control.
Ghost is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Riddle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Riddle tries to bench press Ghost off him but Ghost keeps the position.
Ghost is chipping away with strikes.
Riddle tries to escape but Ghost is in control.
Ghost working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost working the ground and pound.
Riddle is looking to regain half guard here but Ghost keeps moving and retains side control.
Ghost scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ghost tries to advance position but instead Riddle slips a leg back in to half guard.
Riddle is trying to get back to full guard.
Ghost not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle is trying to maintain the position but Ghost is very close to passing his half guard.
Riddle is looking for a sweep. Ghost is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ghost is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Riddle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ghost.
Ghost has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ghost missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Riddle throws a lazy right hand but Ghost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ghost shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ghost seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riddle tries to roll over but Ghost keeps him under control.
Ghost sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Riddle defending well though.
Ghost prevents Riddle from improving his position.
Riddle wants to control but Ghost is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghost wants to free his trapped foot but Riddle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ghost is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ghost working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ghost lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghost is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Riddle!
Ghost throwing strikes here but Riddle is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gentleman Ghost dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ghost instigates a clinch.
Riddle can't break the clinch.
Ghost slows down the pace here.
Riddle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ghost lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ghost.
Ghost wants a takedown but no success here.
Ghost digs a right hand into Riddle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Riddle's gas tank.
Ghost jumps guard.
Riddle postures up in Ghost's guard and throws a big left but Ghost blocks it.
Ghost had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Riddle defends it easily.
Riddle thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Riddle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ghost on the ground.
Riddle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ghost has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riddle has managed to get both his arms back between Ghost's legs - danger averted.
Riddle wants to control from the top but Ghost keeps moving.
Riddle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ghost is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Riddle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ghost has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riddle has managed to get both his arms back between Ghost's legs - danger averted.
Ghost is breathing heavily.
Riddle looking to pass the guard.
Ghost looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gentleman Ghost has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riddle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riddle wants to stand but Ghost has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Riddle forces his way into half guard.
Riddle is just content to waste time from the top position. Ghost takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Riddle is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ghost is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ghost has escaped and now he's on top!
Ghost trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ghost is now in half guard.
Ghost throwing shots but Riddle is blocking nicely.
Riddle punching from the bottom.
Ghost missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ghost is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Riddle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ghost.
Ghost working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddle won't allow Ghost to pass to mount.
Ghost is looking for a kimura here.
Riddle is looking for a sweep. Ghost is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gentleman Ghost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Riddle misses with a body kick.
Chuck Riddle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ghost avoids a kick to the body.
Ghost lands a jab to Riddle's midsection.
Riddle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ghost looks for a takedown but Riddle sprawls well.
Ghost looks for a takedown but Riddle sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riddle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghost.
Riddle defending well as Ghost loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Ghost blocks the low kick.
Riddle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghost manages to avoid it.
Ghost misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut there from Ghost.
Riddle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghost.
Riddle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ghost drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Riddle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ghost scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ghost postures up in Riddle's guard and throws a big left but Riddle blocks it.
Ghost in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost is looking to work some ground and pound but Riddle has wrist control.
Riddle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Riddle looking for a sweep. Not yet Riddle, not yet.
Riddle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ghost working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ghost drops back looking for a leg! Riddle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Riddle manages to kick Ghost off! Ghost jumps back into Riddle's guard.
Ghost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Riddle swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riddle.
Ghost blocks a head kick by Riddle.
Riddle scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A big right from Ghost misses.
Riddle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ghost misses the shot to the body.
Ghost misses with a hook. Riddle ducked under it nicely.
Good shot there by Ghost.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddle misses with an uppercut.
Ghost fails with the takedown.
Chuck Riddle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gentleman Ghost.
Riddle misses with a double jab.
Chuck Riddle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Riddle misses its intended target.
Riddle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Riddle wants it to stay on the feet.
Ghost scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Riddle doesn't seem bothered though.
Ghost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riddle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riddle misses with a looping right.
A jab from Riddle misses.
Gentleman Ghost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Decent striking displayed by Ghost there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gentleman Ghost.
I've got Ghost winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gentleman Ghost!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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