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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Haden Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haden Richardson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Samuel David's chin.
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Haden Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samuel David!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson moves out of range of the body kick.
Richardson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Richardson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
David throws a leg kick that misses.
David shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Richardson sprawls well. Richardson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. David gets slowly back to his feet.
Richardson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
David has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Richardson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Richardson wants to clinch up but David keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David takes the fight into the clinch.
Richardson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
David throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Richardson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. David is in Richardson's guard.
David gets to his feet - Richardson follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
David misses with a takedown
and Richardson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Haden Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel David.
David has Richardson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. David pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Richardson tumbling to the mat - David dives into Richardson's guard.
Richardson keeping full guard, as David tries to pass.
David won't allow Richardson to get back to his feet.
David is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
David wants to control from the top but Richardson keeps moving.
David stops Richardson from standing up.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson wants to stand up but David is controlling him.
David tries to free his leg and advance position but Richardson is retaining full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Richardson wants to stand but David is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
David takes the fight into the clinch.
Richardson misses with an elbow strike.
Richardson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. David just stands there and leans against the cage.
Richardson breaks from the clinch.
David moves into the clinch successfully.
David looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David slowing the pace effectively.
Richardson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richardson tries to keep at a distance but David has taken the fight into the clinch.
David has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Richardson after a bit of a struggle.
Richardson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
David is defending well against a takedown attempt.
David is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
David wants to take the fight to the mat but Richardson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Richardson misses with a knee strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richardson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Richardson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richardson gets tackled into the cage by David. David maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel David dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
David moves into range and clinches up with Richardson.
David is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Richardson is defending well for now.
Richardson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
David wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
David tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Richardson smiles and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Richardson. No joy for David on that attempt.
Haden Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel David.
David shoots in and drives through. Richardson sprawls well.
Richardson moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson stalling in the clinch but David improves position.
Richardson tries to land a knee to the head but David blocks with his arms.
David tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Richardson smiles and moves away.
David gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David blocks an elbow strike.
Richardson breaks the clinch.
Richardson tries to clinch up but David circles away and keeps his distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by David.
Richardson tries to escape but David is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David tries to advance to mount but can't.
Richardson is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
David wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richardson keeps working.
David working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
David has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Richardson wants to get back to his feet but David drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David stands up and beckons Richardson to his feet.
David will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As David tries to get set, Richardson tries to push him back and clinch up but David manages to avoid the attempt.
David pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Richardson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from David.
David misses with a takedown attempt - Richardson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Richardson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Richardson clinches up with David and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David tries to pull guard but Richardson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Samuel David seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Richardson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Richardson throws an elbow but misses.
Richardson tries a knee to the head but David blocks it.
David prevents a body shot from Richardson.
Richardson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Our sources have told us that Richardson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
David fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by David as Richardson tries to tie him up.
Richardson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
David is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Richardson is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richardson letting David take a breather here.
Richardson breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haden Richardson dominated that second round.
That's time! Richardson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
David tries a head kick but it misses.
Samuel David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richardson has David up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Richardson just misses with a elbow thrown towards David's brow.
Richardson throws an elbow but it misses.
Richardson manages to break the clinch.
David has managed to clinch.
David is trying to pull guard but Richardson has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson tries to work over David's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Richardson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
David shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Richardson as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson 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.
David goes for a double leg but Richardson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Richardson continues to drive forward.
Haden Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel David.
Richardson clinches with his opponent.
Richardson manages to pull guard.
Richardson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Richardson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from David.
Richardson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst David is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richardson has his feet on David's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
David throws a right hand that misses
and Richardson counters with a left and a right that stings David.
David shoots in for a double leg but Richardson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Haden Richardson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
David dives in for a single leg takedown but Richardson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
David falls off balance throwing a combination
and Richardson counters with a three punch combo that has David backing up. David nods at Richardson to acknowledge the strikes.
Haden Richardson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Richardson breaks the clinch.
A shot to the body from David misses
and Richardson counters with a crisp one two that drops David! Richardson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves David to his feet! David is in big trouble!
David is rocked!
David gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Richardson gets control of David's arms and successfully pulls guard. Richardson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
David wants to control from the top but Richardson keeps moving.
Richardson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst David is controlling him.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson is looking to stand up but David isn't so interested in that idea.
Richardson keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully.
David looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Richardson wants to stand but David is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
David motions for Richardson to come forward. David throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Richardson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haden Richardson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Richardson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haden Richardson!
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hype
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RATING
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