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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roddy Richards (ranked 25869 p4p, 25708 weight class) and Josh Haynes Haynes (ranked 699 p4p, 683 weight class). Josh Haynes Haynes is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roddy Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Josh Haynes Haynes!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haynes.
Haynes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Richards defends it nicely.
Richards is looking to counter punch.
Haynes darts in and clinches Richards up against the cage.
Richards misses with a knee strike.
Haynes jumps into guard, dragging Richards to the mat.
Richards would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Haynes wants to get back to his feet but Richards is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Haynes tries for a takedown but Richards sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Richards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haynes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haynes stuffs the takedown attempt from Richards. Richards gets slowly back to his feet.
Haynes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Haynes thows a huge punch but Richards dodges it nicely.
Richards is trying is best to control the position here.
Richards trying to control but Haynes postures up.
Haynes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Richards has managed to free his arm - good work.
Richards has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Haynes is working away from the top position though.
Richards avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haynes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards is not content to let Haynes control the position.
Haynes prevents Richards from improving his position.
Haynes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haynes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Richards. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Haynes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Richards manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Haynes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Haynes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haynes throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haynes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Richards sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haynes somewhat.
Roddy Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Haynes Haynes.
Richards tries to keep at a distance but Haynes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Richards wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Haynes avoids the elbow strike from Richards, against the cage.
Haynes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Haynes breaks from the clinch.
Haynes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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.
It looks like Josh Haynes Haynes has been cut.
Richards lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Haynes backs up against the cage.
Haynes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Haynes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards throws a shot to the body.
Richards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richards shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Haynes pinned against the cage. Haynes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Haynes looks for a takedown but Richards sprawls well.
Haynes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Richards pinned against the cage. Richards gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Haynes looks winded!
Richards throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haynes throws a lazy head kick
and Richards counters with a right hand to the body.
Haynes pushes Richards up against the cage in a clinch.
Richards is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Haynes jumps guard.
Richards gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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 Roddy Richards will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josh Haynes Haynes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Richards scores with a body shot.
Haynes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richards but Richards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Richards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haynes defends it nicely.
Haynes shoots in for a takedown but Richards shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Richards as Haynes shoots in.
Roddy Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Haynes Haynes.
Richards dives in for a single leg takedown but Haynes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Haynes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Haynes blocks a head kick by Richards.
Richards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards dodges the punch combination from Haynes.
Roddy Richards is winning the standup battle so far.
Richards throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haynes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Roddy Richards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haynes avoids a kick to the body.
Haynes is breathing heavily.
Richards lands a left and a right that send Haynes crashing to the mat, dazed. Richards thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richards scores with a jab to the body.
Richards throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haynes's waist but Haynes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Richards off to one side.
Richards swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Richards scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haynes doesn't seem bothered though.
Richards throws a solid leg kick but Haynes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Richards.
Haynes fails with a takedown attempt.
Richards throws a nice looking combination but Haynes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Richards throws a head kick that misses.
Richards throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haynes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Richards as he avoids it easily.
Richards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haynes defends it nicely.
Richards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haynes can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Richards throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Richards!
Haynes is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haynes defends it nicely.
Haynes is still on wobbly legs! Can Richards finish him?
Richards tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Richards connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Haynes to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Richards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roddy Richards!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
49% |
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