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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Hirugarren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Richard has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Richard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yuri Hirugarren!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richard moves into the clinch.
Hirugarren throws a head punch that misses.
Richard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hirugarren avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hirugarren keeps control of Richard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Richard wants a takedown but no success here.
Hirugarren successfully pulls guard.
Richard is looking to stand up but Hirugarren won't let him.
Hirugarren being controlled here, momentarily.
Richard won't allow Hirugarren to sweep him here.
Richard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirugarren rushes Richard and presses him up against the cage.
Richard lands a hook that snaps the head of Hirugarren backwards.
Hirugarren is trying to stall.
Hirugarren is stalling here.
Hirugarren is trying to pull guard but Richard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hirugarren gets underhooks to prevent Richard's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Richard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hirugarren wants a takedown but no success here.
Come on Hirugarren - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hirugarren manages to pull guard.
Richard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hirugarren's guard.
Hirugarren working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richard won't allow Hirugarren to sweep him here.
Hirugarren had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Richard defends it easily.
Richard wants to control from the top but Hirugarren keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirugarren is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Yuri Hirugarren.
Hirugarren instigates a clinch.
Hirugarren can't get the takedown.
Richard wants to get back to striking at distance but Hirugarren won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hirugarren - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirugarren is looking to take this one to the mat.
Richard being controlled against the cage.
Hirugarren is looking to take this one to the mat.
Richard drags the fight down to the ground.
Richard trying to control the position.
Hirugarren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hirugarren trying to control but Richard is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hirugarren stays in close to Richard's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Hirugarren dominated that round.
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.
Richard forces Hirugarren back against the cage and clinches.
Hirugarren wants a takedown but no success here.
Hirugarren ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hirugarren no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Richard trying to control but Hirugarren is working from the bottom.
Richard throwing strikes from guard but Hirugarren blocks nicely.
Hirugarren has a closed guard, preventing Richard from standing up.
Hirugarren has control of Richard's left arm, preventing Richard from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirugarren trying to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yuri Hirugarren has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hirugarren is looking to clinch but Richard is avoiding it.
Hirugarren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hirugarren avoids a kick to the body.
Hirugarren tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Richard defends well and Hirugarren ends up having to push Richard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Richard tries to break free but Hirugarren pushes him back against the cage.
Hirugarren gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Richard.
Hirugarren can't find room to land a body shot as Richard controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirugarren breaks the clinch.
Richard leaves Hirugarren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jon Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Hirugarren.
Hirugarren is looking to clinch.
Richard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Richard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Richard tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hirugarren wants a takedown but no success here.
Hirugarren jumps into guard, dragging Richard to the mat.
Hirugarren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Richard's guard.
Richard keeping moving, preventing Hirugarren from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hirugarren controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirugarren trying to control the position from guard on top but Richard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richard could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Yuri Hirugarren hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Richard moves into range and clinches up with Hirugarren.
Hirugarren is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Richard is keeping busy.
Hirugarren is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Richard is defending well.
Richard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hirugarren can't break the clinch.
Hirugarren has Richard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Richard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hirugarren is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirugarren jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Richard walks away with a smile on his face. Hirugarren gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Richard dives in for a single leg takedown but Hirugarren sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hirugarren throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hirugarren has clasped his hands together around Richard's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hirugarren is trying to get an arm triangle but Richard is defending well.
Yuri Hirugarren has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richard is trying to control Hirugarren's posture but Hirugarren avoids it.
Richard is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hirugarren is trying to control the action in half guard but Richard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hirugarren postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Richard to stand up.
Richard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hirugarren, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Hirugarren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Richard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Richard throws a combination. Hirugarren tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Yuri Hirugarren has been cut.
Richard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hirugarren wants the takedown. Richard is fighting it off but Hirugarren persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Richard's guard against the cage.
Richard keeping moving, preventing Hirugarren from controlling successfully.
Richard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hirugarren postures up in Richard's guard and throws a big left but Richard blocks it.
Richard keeping full guard, as Hirugarren tries to pass.
Richard trying to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hirugarren is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jon Richard just wasn't active enough.
Nice sprawl there from Richard as Hirugarren shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hirugarren circles away.
Richard throws a body punch but Hirugarren moves out of range.
Richard fails to land with a series of punches.
Hirugarren goes for a double leg but Richard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Richard continues to drive forward.
Yuri Hirugarren seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hirugarren is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Richard is keeping busy.
Hirugarren tries to pull guard but Richard holds him up against the cage and eventually Hirugarren drops back down to his feet.
Jon Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Hirugarren.
Hirugarren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richard prevents the takedown attempt.
Richard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hirugarren is defending well for now.
Richard stops a takedown attempt from Hirugarren.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hirugarren keeps control of Richard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hirugarren tries to work over Richard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hirugarren goes for a takedown in the clinch but Richard prevents it.
Richard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hirugarren prevents it.
Hirugarren tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hirugarren avoiding damage as Richard throws knees to the body.
Richard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hirugarren is working for takedown but Richard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hirugarren tries to pull guard but Richard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard wants a takedown but no success here.
Hirugarren drops down looking for an ankle pick but Richard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hirugarren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richard circles away.
Jon Richard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richard jabs at Hirugarren's body.
Richard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Richard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hirugarren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Richard is looking to land body kicks.
Richard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hirugarren counters with a body kick.
Richard shoots in looking for a takedown but Hirugarren manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Richard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hirugarren fails with a takedown attempt.
Hirugarren moves in looking to clinch but Richard pushes him off.
Hirugarren has a takedown stuffed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richard gets a clinch.
Jon Richard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuri Hirugarren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Richard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hirugarren.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jon Richard.
I think Hirugarren has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Hirugarren!
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energy
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RATING
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