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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Ehlers (ranked 2782 p4p, 2014 weight class) and Jakob Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Ehlers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakob Richardson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ehlers misses with a takedown attempt - Richardson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Richardson takes the fight into the clinch.
Richardson breaks from the clinch.
Ehlers takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Richardson connects with a body shot that sends Ehlers's belly button to the back.
Ehlers shoots in but no luck this time.
Richardson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Crunch! Richardson slams his shin into Ehlers's torso.
Ehlers shoots in for a takedown but Richardson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Ehlers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ehlers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Richardson checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson forces Ehlers back against the cage and clinches.
Richardson tries a body shot but Ehlers blocks it.
Richardson lands a left hand.
Richardson tries to work over Ehlers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Richardson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ehlers.
Richardson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ehlers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ehlers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Richardson to keep the fight standing.
Ehlers takes a shot to the head.
Richardson lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Richardson.
A short right from Richardson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ehlers tries to pull guard but Richardson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ehlers prevents a body shot from Richardson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Richardson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richardson tries to work over Ehlers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Richardson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ehlers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Richardson tries to work over Ehlers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Richardson.
A hook to the body from Richardson.
A short right from Richardson on the inside.
Ehlers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Richardson smiles and moves away.
Ehlers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ehlers dives in for a single leg takedown but Richardson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ehlers blocking some punches.
Richardson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Richardson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Richardson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ehlers can't break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Richardson.
Richardson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ehlers with a poor takedown
and Richardson counters with a leg kick.
Richardson throws a head kick that Ehlers semi-blocks.
Ehlers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Richardson counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Richardson.
Richardson lands with a short shot to the head.
Richardson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richardson rushes Ehlers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ehlers takes a shot to the head.
Richardson misses with a body punch.
Ehlers working hard to break the clinch.
Richardson misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Richardson.
Richardson lands a body punch.
Ehlers pulls Richardson into guard.
Ehlers controls Richardson momentarily but Richardson frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Richardson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick from Richardson lands but Ehlers takes it in his stride.
Richardson clinches up against the cage.
Richardson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richardson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ehlers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richardson misses with a body punch.
Richardson lands a shot to the body.
Richardson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Richardson breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson drives through and clinches with Ehlers against the cage.
Ehlers jumps guard and drags Richardson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Richardson looking to pass the guard.
Richardson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Richardson controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehlers is trying to control the position but Richardson postures up.
Ehlers is looking for a triangle but Richardson pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ehlers is on top in guard.
Ehlers is looking to work some ground and pound but Richardson has wrist control.
Ehlers is looking to work some ground and pound but Richardson has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ehlers is one step ahead there.
Ehlers stays in close to Richardson's body and controls the position.
Richardson pulls Ehlers in to control the position.
Ehlers trying to control but Richardson is working from the bottom.
Ehlers gets to his feet - Richardson follows without any prompting.
Ehlers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ehlers throws a solid leg kick but Richardson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ehlers.
Ehlers shoots in looking for a takedown but Richardson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ehlers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Richardson throws a head kick that Ehlers semi-blocks.
Richardson darts in and clinches Ehlers up against the cage.
Richardson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Richardson can't find room to land a body shot as Ehlers controls the action.
Richardson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jakob Richardson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Richardson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Richardson.
Richardson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ehlers backwards.
Richardson lands a hook that snaps the head of Ehlers backwards.
Richardson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ehlers backwards.
That's four 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!
Richardson lands with a right to the head.
Richardson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richardson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Richardson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ehlers.
Richardson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richardson throws a shot to the body.
Richardson closes the distance and clinches.
Ehlers tries to pull guard but Richardson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Richardson is working Ehlers over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Richardson.
Ehlers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Richardson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Ehlers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richardson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Richardson 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ehlers shoots for a double leg takedown but Richardson sprawls well. He's pushed Ehlers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ehlers wants to slow Richardson down by chopping away at his legs.
Ehlers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ehlers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Richardson struggling a bit here.
Ehlers is trying to get an arm triangle but Richardson is defending well.
Ehlers wants to control but Richardson is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehlers stands up and beckons Richardson to his feet.
Ehlers misses with a combination
and Richardson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ehlers tries to stall but Richardson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Richardson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Ehlers misses
and Richardson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ehlers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Richardson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Richardson clinches with his opponent.
Richardson is leaning against Ehlers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ehlers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richardson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ehlers.
Richardson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Richardson.
Richardson lands a body shot.
Richardson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Richardson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Richardson lands with a right to the head.
Ehlers blocks a body shot from Richardson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richardson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ehlers.
Richardson lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ehlers.
Richardson is leaning against Ehlers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Richardson works on Ehlers's body with a couple of short punches.
Richardson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ehlerss head.
Richardson is leaning against Ehlers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ehlers successfully pulls guard.
Jakob Richardson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ehlers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Richardson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ehlers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ehlers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richardson darts in and clinches Ehlers up against the cage.
Felipe Ehlers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ehlers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Richardson just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakob Richardson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Richardson 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakob Richardson!
Jakob Richardson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HARDTACK 160Q Fuel Your Fight! 🥊 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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