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Event:
Island combat three
Date: Jun 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Richards Iii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Richards Iii misses with a hook.
Pain misses with a looping right.
Pain misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Richards Iii counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Pain is fighting off a takedown attempt but Richards Iii is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pain to the mat. Pain regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Richards Iii has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pain to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Richards Iii is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pain pulls down on the head and he's put Richards Iii to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Royal Pain!
Royal Pain gave a mention to Leviathan Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Island Combat one
Date: Jun 06, 2016 |
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Potter.
Potter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Richards Iii.
Potter scores with a punch to the head.
Potter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richards Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richards Iii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Richards Iii gets tackled into the cage by Potter. Potter maintains the clinch.
Richards Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Potter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richards Iii tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Richards Iii is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Potter.
Richards Iii tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Peter Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Richards Iii.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potter.
Potter scores with a shot to the side of Richards Iii's head.
Potter is pressed up against the cage. Richards Iii has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Potter down to the mat. Potter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Potter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richards Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Potter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Richards Iii feints the counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Potter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Richards Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potter moves away.
Potter lands an overhand right.
Richards Iii needs to keep his hands up - Potter had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Potter drives through and clinches with Richards Iii against the cage.
Potter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Richards Iii fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short uppercut from Potter.
Potter lands a right hand.
Potter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richards Iii backwards.
Richards Iii is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good body shot from Potter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Potter.
Richards Iii is trying to stall.
#T2#
A shot in the inside from Potter.
Potter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Potter lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Potter.
Potter lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Potter.
Potter lands a body punch.
Richards Iii looks winded!
Potter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Potter scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Richards Iii is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Potter fails to land.
Potter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Potter lands a nice shot to the body.
Potter lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Potter.
A short right from Potter. #T3#
Richards Iii is trying to pull guard but Potter has him pressed against the cage.
Potter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Richards Iii is still on wobbly legs! Can Potter finish him?
Richards Iii blocks an uppercut.
Richards Iii seems to have recovered his senses.
Potter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richards Iii backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Potter.
Potter lands an uppercut.
Potter lands with a short shot to the head.
Potter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Potter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richards Iii backwards.
Potter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richards Iii backwards.
Potter lands a nice uppercut.
Potter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Potter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Richards Iii.
Potter scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Potter. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Potter.
Richards Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Potter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richards Iii backwards.
Potter pushes Richards Iii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Potter.
Potter lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Potter.
A short left from Potter.
Potter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Potter cracks Richards Iii with a nice body shot.
Potter lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Potter.
Potter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Potter creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Richards Iii with a big uppercut! Richards Iii tries to clinch up but Potter pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Richards Iii to the mat! Richards Iii covers up and Potter unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peter Potter!
Peter Potter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
HI: WedFight XI
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Tariaksuq dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Richards Iii. That did some damage!
Tariaksuq feints and then cracks Richards Iii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Richards Iii down.
Tariaksuq scores with a head kick.
Richards Iii fails with the takedown.
Richards Iii walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tariaksuq.
Richards Iii fails with a takedown attempt.
Richards Iii tries to clinch but Tariaksuq moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Richards Iii or perhaps it was just good defense by Tariaksuq, which made it look bad.
Issumatar Tariaksuq has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Richards Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tariaksuq thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Richards Iii if he has to take too many more of those.
Tariaksuq throws a leg kick which misses Richards Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Richards Iii tries to avoid it.
Richards Iii takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Richard Richards Iii has been cut.#T1##CL2#
Richards Iii moves into range and clinches up with Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Richards Iii takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tariaksuq throws an elbow that misses.
Tariaksuq lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Richards Iii dodges an elbow strike from Tariaksuq.
Richards Iii looking for a takedown.
Richards Iii is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Tariaksuq gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Richards Iii can't get the takedown.
Richards Iii changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tariaksuq fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tariaksuq lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from Tariaksuq lands but Richards Iii takes it in his stride.
Richards Iii closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tariaksuq counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T2#
Tariaksuq lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tariaksuq lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tariaksuq scores with a leg kick.
Tariaksuq cracks the inside of Richards Iii's front leg. #CL#
Tariaksuq clinches up against the ropes.
Tariaksuq lands an elbow just above Richards Iii 's eye.
Tariaksuq misses with an elbow strike.
Tariaksuq is struggling to control the position.
Tariaksuq stalling in the clinch.
Richards Iii blocks an elbow strike from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
Tariaksuq lands an elbow that stopped Richards Iii in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tariaksuq.
Richards Iii takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tariaksuq blocks an uppercut.
Tariaksuq misses with an elbow over the top.
Richards Iii tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tariaksuq creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tariaksuq lands a damaging elbow.
Richards Iii blocks an elbow strike.
Richards Iii takes an elbow to the temple.
Richards Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tariaksuq lands an elbow that stopped Richards Iii in his tracks for a moment.
Richards Iii has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tariaksuq avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Tariaksuq has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tariaksuq. #T4#
Tariaksuq looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Richards Iii drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tariaksuq gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tariaksuq lands a damaging elbow.
Tariaksuq gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tariaksuq throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tariaksuq lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Richard Richards Iii's cut even more.
Nice elbow from Tariaksuq.
Richards Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tariaksuq creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Richards Iii's defenses.
Richards Iii drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tariaksuq lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Issumatar Tariaksuq dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Richards Iii's cut.
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.
#R2##KD#
Tariaksuq lands a big head kick that sends Richards Iii tumbling to the mat! Tariaksuq takes a step backwards and waves Richards Iii back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Richards Iii is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Richards Iii closes the distance and clinches up with Tariaksuq, looking for a takedown. Richards Iii pushes Tariaksuq against the ropes but Tariaksuq circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Richards Iii tries for a takedown but Tariaksuq circles away easily
and Tariaksuq counters with a low kick, right behind Richards Iii 's knee.
Richards Iii darts in trying to clinch
and Tariaksuq counters with a good low kick that Richards Iii was not able to check.
Tariaksuq lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tariaksuq throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tariaksuq - that will leave a mark!
Tariaksuq is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richards Iii can do to turn this around?
Tariaksuq keeps Richards Iii at a distance using the push kick.
That kick from Tariaksuq tenderised Richards Iii's leg. Richards Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Richards Iii has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tariaksuq.#KD#
Tariaksuq lands a big head kick that sends Richards Iii tumbling to the mat! Tariaksuq takes a step backwards and waves Richards Iii back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Richards Iii is still on wobbly legs! Can Tariaksuq finish him?
Richards Iii is breathing heavily.#T1#
Tariaksuq cracks the inside of Richards Iii's front leg. #KD#
Tariaksuq lands a big head kick that sends Richards Iii tumbling to the mat! Tariaksuq takes a step backwards and waves Richards Iii back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tariaksuq feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Richards Iii's calf.
Issumatar Tariaksuq is winning the standup battle so far.
Crack! A monster head kick from Tariaksuq and Richards Iii falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Tariaksuq!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Issumatar Tariaksuq!
Issumatar Tariaksuq gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
HI49: WedFight IX
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Richards Iii dives in for a single leg takedown but Hewitt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hewitt wants to counter the offense by Richards Iii and move into the clinch position.
Hewitt scores with a hook.
We've been hearing reports that Richards Iii has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hewitt works Richards Iii's body with a nice hook.
Hewitt lands with a straight right. Richards Iii didn't see that one coming.
Richards Iii tries to clinch
and Hewitt counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck for Richards Iii with that takedown attempt.
Hewitt misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Richards Iii counters with a takedown into side control.
Hewitt tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards Iii struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hewitt trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Richards Iii has the hooks in. Hewitt is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Richards Iii passes his arm under Hewitt's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Hewitt taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Richards Iii!
Richard Richards Iii seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
HI44: Fight & Furious IV
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Richards Iii looking to score a takedown here. Kygo is defending well but Richards Iii drives through and ends up in Kygo's guard.
Kygo looking for a sweep. Not yet Kygo, not yet.
Richards Iii keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kygo's head.
Kygo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Richards Iii throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Kygo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Richards Iii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Richards Iii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Kygo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Richards Iii with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Richards Iii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Richards Iii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Richards Iii landing some decent shots from guard.
Richards Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Kygo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Richards Iii preventing the sweep.
Richards Iii is in close to Kygo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Richards Iii passes into half guard.
Richards Iii lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kygo wants to sweep but Richards Iii has passed to side control!
Kygo is looking for a sweep.
Richards Iii working the head and body with strikes.
Richards Iii lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC2#
Kygo is rocked!
Richards Iii cracks Kygo with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Richards Iii immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Kygo is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Richards Iii!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Richards Iii!
During a confident post fight interview, Richard Richards Iii thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
HI41: Fight and Furious III
Date: Apr 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Steel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steel wants it to stay on the feet.
Steel lands with a cross. #CL2#
Richards Iii clinches up against the cage.
Richards Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Steel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Richards Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Steel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Richards Iii pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Steel is looking for a takedown.
Steel tries for a takedown but Richards Iii manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel tries for a takedown but Richards Iii manages to get underhooks.
Richards Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Richards Iii wants the takedown. Steel is fighting it off but Richards Iii persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Steel's guard against the cage.#T1#
Richards Iii throws a strike but Steel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Steel wants to pass the guard but Richards Iii is keeping the position.
Richards Iii has control of Steel's left arm, preventing Steel from doing any damage.
Richards Iii lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Steel is looking to sweep but instead, Richards Iii has passed into half guard.
Richards Iii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steel's head.
Steel is in trouble now - Richards Iii has advanced to mount!
Richards Iii postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Steel looks a forlorn figure.
#T2#
BOOM! Richards Iii connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Richards Iii lands a big elbow - Steel is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Steel is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Richard Richards Iii!
A very excited looking Richard Richards Iii made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Victor Steel had this to say: 'Impressive win to my opponent. I will learn from this and come back stronger and avenge this loss in the near future. Watch and see.'.
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Event:
Highland Island 27
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Richards Iii looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Price!
Richards Iii controlling from side mount.
Price managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Richards Iii.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Price tries to improve position but can't.
Price takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Richards Iii works to advance to full mount. Price defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Richards Iii looking to finish Price with some ground and pound. This is bad for Price!
Richards Iii landing strikes from the mount and Price is in trouble! #SUB2#
Richards Iii working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards Iii scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Price?
#T1#
Price tries to hold on but Richards Iii postures up.
Richards Iii dominating with strikes here.#ROC2#
Price is rocked!
My spies in The Bear's Den inform me that Richards Iii has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Richards Iii putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Price is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richards Iii lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Price! Richards Iii sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Price and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Richard Richards Iii!
In defeat, Greg Price stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dude the guy cheated and the ref didnt do a dam thing.'.
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Event:
Highland Island 22
Date: Mar 22, 2016 |
#R1#
August lands a jab-cross combination.
Richards Iii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
August uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Richards Iii has time to react.
Richards Iii fails to land the takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for August. That snapped Richards Iii's head back.
August throws a right hand that Richards Iii ducks under and follows up with a left that Richards Iii also avoids with ease.
Richards Iii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. August tries to avoid it but Richards Iii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag August to the ground. August escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice jab there from August.
August cracks Richards Iii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
August scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Richards Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Richards Iii rushes August and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
August lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Richards Iii backwards.
August fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from August.
August swings away with an uppercut that misses.
August tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards Iii. #T1##BC2#
August breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
August scores with a nice strike.
Richards Iii closes the distance and clinches up with August, looking for a takedown. Richards Iii pushes August against the cage but August circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Richards Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
August throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Richards Iii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Richards Iii has August up against the cage in a clinch.
Richards Iii takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
August breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
August has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
August jabs at Richards Iii's body.
August takes a swing at Richards Iii's ribcage but misses.
Richards Iii misses with a takedown attempt - August sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
August scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Richards Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
August's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on August's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Juno August is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
August loads up on a big right hand but Richards Iii slips the punch.
A left and a right from August both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from August.#T2#
August moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Richards Iii has closed the distance and engaged August in a clinch.
August is trying to push Richards Iii away but Richards Iii has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Richards Iii tightens his grip and picks August up, before dumping him to the ground. August manages to land in guard.
Richards Iii is looking to work some ground and pound but August has wrist control.
Richards Iii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Richards Iii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Richards Iii is looking to work some ground and pound but August has wrist control.
Richards Iii passes into half guard.
Richards Iii throwing shots but August is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
August looking for submissions off his back.
August avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Richards Iii. #T3#
Richards Iii drops an elbow to the side of August's head.
Nice strikes from Richards Iii there.
Richards Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but August keeps working.
Richards Iii is thwarting August's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
August looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Richards Iii perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Richards Iii throwing shots but August is blocking nicely.
Richards Iii drops an elbow to the side of August's head.
Richards Iii is nestled in close to August, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Richards Iii looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
August really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Richards Iii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Richards Iii working the head and body with strikes.
Richards Iii prevents August from improving his position.
Richards Iii lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Richards Iii is looking for a kimura but August is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Richards Iii to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juno August 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.
#R2#
August is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richards Iii.
August looks to land a combination but Richards Iii avoids it well.
Richards Iii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Richards Iii shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and August counters by clinching up.
A nice right hand lands inside from August.
Richards Iii is looking to take this one to the mat.
Richards Iii leaning his opponent against the cage.
Richards Iii blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
August breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Richards Iii rushes August and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Richards Iii turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Richards Iii manages to end up in side control.#SUB#
Richards Iii working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Richards Iii are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
Richards Iii creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
August tries to improve position but can't.
Richards Iii lands a decent elbow from side control.
August tries to buck Richards Iii off but Richards Iii is having none of it.
Richards Iii works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Richards Iii has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Richards Iii throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Richards Iii misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Richards Iii misses with the ground and pound.#T2#
August trying his best to control but Richards Iii has mounted him.#SUB#
Richards Iii goes for an armbar but August turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from August. #SUB2#
August drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Richards Iii dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Richards Iii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
August preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Richards Iii landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richards Iii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Richards Iii distracts August with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Richards Iii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
August is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Richards Iii pushes down on August's leg and manages to get into half guard.
August taking some punishment here, with Richards Iii in his half guard.
August keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Richards Iii looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Richards Iii connects with a nice short shot to August's temple. #SUB#
Richards Iii is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Richards Iii seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Richards Iii working over August with some ground and pound. August looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
August has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richards Iii is working away from the top position though.
Richards Iii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed August's head.
Richards Iii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. August defending well though.
Richards Iii is nestled in close to August, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Richards Iii dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Richards Iii is looking to clinch but August is avoiding it.
August circles away from the clinch attempt
and August counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch combination from August misses.
August just misses with a punch to the body.
Richards Iii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
August misses with a few strikes there.
August is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
August throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Richards Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richards Iii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Richards Iii closes the distance but August moves to the side
and August connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Richards Iii fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from August. Richards Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Richards Iii shoots in but no luck this time.
August wants to counter with a clinch but Richards Iii pushes him away.
Richards Iii shoots and misses
and August counters with a series of strikes. Richards Iii will be more careful next time no doubt.
Richards Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
August wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Richards Iii shoots in looking for a takedown but August manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Richards Iii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Richards Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by August.
Richards Iii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
August stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Richards Iii is looking to clinch.
August scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Richards Iii fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. August sprawls well initially but Richards Iii persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
August trying to hold on to Richards Iii's head to control him but Richards Iii postures up.
Richards Iii is trying to control. August wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Richards Iii misses with a head shot. August uses the momentum to regain guard.
Richards Iii passes August's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
August looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
August is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richards Iii pulls his head out easily.
Richards Iii is nestled in close to August, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if August can do anything to dispel that myth.
August gets full guard.
Richards Iii throwing strikes but missing.
Richards Iii scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Richards Iii is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Richards Iii postures up and lands a big shot to August's brow.
August working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richards Iii.
Richards Iii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Richards Iii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Richards Iii is looking to work some ground and pound but August has wrist control.
Richards Iii landing with the ground and pound.
Richards Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but August is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Richards Iii scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Richards Iii 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.
Richards Iii is stalling in the full guard.
August utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juno August comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think August 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juno August!
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