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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Richman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Credible (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Credible has chosen Killing Me Inside by Crossfade as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 cm
18
288 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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225 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Big heart |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Richman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Credible! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Credible shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Richman counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Credible is staying active underneath Richman, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Richman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Credible defends it well. Credible is looking for a sweep. Richman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Credible trying to hold on to Richman's head to control him but Richman postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Credible makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Credible. Richman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Credible is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Credible has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Credible 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. Richman is trying to keep Credible in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Credible slips nicely into half guard. Richman looking for submissions off his back. Credible wants to control but Richman is keeping him busy. Richman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Credible is trying to work for a kimura but Richman is defending well.
Credible moves nicely into side control. Richman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Richman tries to get out of the position. Credible wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richman keeps working. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. 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 Adam Richman will probably get the nod. 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.
Credible misses with a takedown and Richman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Richman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Credible looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Credible looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Credible! Richman is trying to control Credible's posture but Credible avoids it. Credible tries to move to mount but Richman blocks the move with his legs. You can see the frustration on Richman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Credible moves into full mount! Richman wants to control but Credible is having none of it. Richman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Credible on the ground. Credible is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Richman to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Richman shrugs it off. Credible is looking to work his way around to Richman's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Credible is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Richman can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Richman can't escape the position.
Richman has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Credible is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Richman can't escape the position.
Richman looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Richman is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Credible is looking to control Richman but Richman is wriggling around and keeping busy. Credible is persistently looking for the submission but Richman is defending it well.
Richman tries to escape the position.
Justin Credible has got the better of the ground game so far. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Richman wants to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Credible showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Credible wants to clinch. Richman swings widly with a right hand
and Credible counters with a series of strikes. Richman will be more careful next time no doubt. Richman misses with a right hand and Credible counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Credible misses with a takedown and Richman counters with a nice double leg into guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Richman looking to pass the guard. Credible lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Richman! Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Credible has hold of Richman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Richman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Credible trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Credible working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Richman looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Credible! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Justin Credible!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
69% |
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