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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fak is defended easily by Richard.
Richard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Fak pushes Richard up against the cage in a clinch.
Richard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fak walks away with a smile on his face. Richard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fak closes the distance and clinches up with Richard, looking for a takedown. Fak pushes Richard against the cage but Richard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Richard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Fak clinches up against the cage.
Richard taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Richard's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Fak gets control of Richard's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fak will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Fak wants to sweep but no luck.
Richard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fak controlling the position.
Richard won't allow Fak to sweep him here.
Richard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Fak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Richard defends it easily.
Fak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Richard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fak is proving hard to escape from.
Fak lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Richard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fak defends well.#SUB#
Richard has his foot on Fak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fak works his way back into a safe position though.
Fak wants to pass the guard but Richard is keeping the position.
Fak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Richard looking to control.
Fak advances to half guard. #T3#
Fak has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Richard is breathing heavily.
Richard blocking the ground and pound.
Fak content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Richard can't escape the position.
#T4#
Fak thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fak sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fak throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fak controlling the pace for now.
It looks like Fak might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mada Fak dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Richard walks into a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Derrick Richard has been cut.
Fak tries for a takedown but Richard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Richard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Fak sneaks out the side door and pushes Richard away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2#
Fak instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Richard stalling in the clinch but Fak improves position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Fak has eaten all the pies!
Richard being controlled against the cage.
Fak has Richard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Richard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Derrick Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mada Fak.
Fak working Richard over with knees to the body.#T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Richard misses with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Richard displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fak up against the cage.
Fak pressing his opponent against the cage.
Richard misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fak prevents the takedown attempt.
Fak tries to score a body lock takedown but Richard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Fak has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Richard uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fak has Richard pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Fak is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Richard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fak.
Fak performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU2#
Fak decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
Fak drives through and clinches with Richard against the cage.
#T3#
Fak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Richard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Fak pulls guard.
Richard wants to get up but he can't break Fak's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fak pulls Richard in close to prevent any damage.
Richard wanted to stand there but Fak had control of the position.
Fak is pulling down on Richard's head. It's preventing any offense from Richard, at least for the moment.
Richard won't allow Fak to sweep him here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fak pulls Richard in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Fak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Richard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Richard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Richard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fak fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Fak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mada Fak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Derrick Richard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Fak moves into the clinch successfully.
Come on Richard - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Richard throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Fak successfully pulls guard.
Fak looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Richard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Richard has managed to get both his arms back between Fak's legs - danger averted.
Richard wants to stand but Fak has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fak looking for a guillotine here but Richard defends easily.
Mada Fak has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Fak throws his legs up looking for a submission but Richard uses it to pass to side control.
#T1#
Fak wants to control but Richard postures up.
Richard in the domination position with Fak hanging on.
You can see the frustration on Fak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fak is looking to reverse the position.
Fak is trying to control Richard's posture but Richard avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Richard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Fak closes the distance and pushes Richard back into the cage.#T3#
Fak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Richard's efforts to push away.
Fak stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Fak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fak looks to land a combination but Richard avoids it well.
Richard throws a counter high kick but Fak was just alert enough to avoid it.
Fak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fak misses with a takedown attempt
and Richard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fak tries to clinch there but Richard circles away.
Fak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richard tries to avoid it but Fak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richard to the ground. Richard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Derrick Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mada Fak.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fak.#T4#
Richard shoots in but no luck this time.
Fak throws a counter combo.
Fak dives in for a single leg takedown but Richard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Richard has a takedown stuffed.
Fak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Richard is fending him off so far but Fak persists. Nope, Richard circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richard leaves Fak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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 Derrick Richard.
I think Fak 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mada Fak!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Curtis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Richard tries to get to full guard but Curtis has control of the leg. #SUB#
Richard looking for submissions off his back.
Richard tries to roll over but Curtis keeps him under control.
Curtis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Richard defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Richard is trying to get back to full guard.
Curtis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Curtis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Richard's half guard.
Curtis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Curtis is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Richard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Curtis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Curtis controlling the action here.
Curtis working Richard over with strikes.
Curtis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Richard punching from the bottom.
#T3##SUB2#
Curtis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Richard defends it well.
Well, if Curtis is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
It looks like Curtis might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Curtis wants to control but Richard is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Curtis seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Richard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Curtis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Curtis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Curtis looking to score a takedown here. Richard is defending well but Curtis drives through and ends up in Richard's guard.#SU2#
Curtis gets to his feet - Richard follows without any prompting.
Curtis darts in looking for a takedown but Richard gets double underhooks and turns Curtis into the cage.
Richard lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Curtis clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Curtis pulls guard.
Curtis wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Curtis is looking for a triangle but Richard pushes his legs off easily.
Richard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunter Curtis has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB2#
Curtis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Richard wants to get up but he can't break Curtis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Curtis is trying to keep Richard in close.
Richard wants to stand and escape but instead Curtis has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Curtis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Curtis controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Richard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Curtis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Curtis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Curtis tries to stand but Richard is controlling from the bottom.
Curtis looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Curtis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Curtis wants to control from the top but Richard keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Curtis rushes Richard and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#BC2#
Curtis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Curtis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curtis shoots in but no luck this time.
Richard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Curtis is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Richard.#TD2#
Curtis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Richard on his heels. He'll look to pass Richard's guard now, I'm sure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Richard working for a triangle but Curtis defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Curtis postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Richard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Curtis, into his guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Curtis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Richard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Richard gets caught napping as Curtis dives in and scores a takedown. Richard manages to retain guard.
Curtis stays in close to Richard's body and controls the position.
Richard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1##SU2#
Richard is working an open guard so Curtis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Curtis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Richard is trying to force a seperation but Curtis has the dominant position.#TD2#
Curtis pulls guard successfully.
#ES2#
Curtis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Richard off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Horrible takedown attempt by Curtis or perhaps it was just good defense by Richard, which made it look bad.
Curtis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Curtis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Curtis fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
Curtis tries to clinch up.
Richard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Richard wants it to stay on the feet.
Curtis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Derrick Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Curtis.
Curtis slaps away a takedown attempt from Richard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Curtis counters with a body kick.#TD#
Richard shoots in and gets a takedown into Curtis's guard.#ES2#
Curtis manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hunter Curtis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Richard wants to clinch.
Curtis tries to clinch up.
Curtis cracks the inside of Richard's front leg.
Curtis misses with a takedown attempt
and Richard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Curtis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Richard is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Curtis's half guard.
Curtis wants to stand back up but Richard manages to pass into side control.
#T4#
Curtis struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Richard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Richard tries for a kimura but Curtis is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Curtis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Curtis 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Curtis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Richard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Richard clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Richard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tonka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tonka leaves Richard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tonka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tonka tries to clinch but Richard is having none of it. #CL#
Richard forces Tonka back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Richard obliges.
Richard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tonka letting Richard take a breather here.#T1#
Tonka tries to pull guard but Richard won't allow it.
Richard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tonka can't break the clinch.
Come on Richard - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Richard stalling the fight.
Richard is trying to pull guard but Tonka has him pressed against the cage.
Tonka tries for a takedown. No joy.
Richard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD#
Richard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tonka content to stall in guard here.
Richard is looking to sweep but instead, Tonka has passed into half guard.
Richard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tonka on the ground.#T2#
Tonka sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Tonka maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Richard could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Tonka has cracked it and Richard is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Tonka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Terry Tonka!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Craven.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Craven.
Craven 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.
Richard is looking for a sweep.
Craven lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Richard down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard is trying to get back to half guard.
Richard can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Craven tries to move to mount but Richard blocks the move with his legs.
Richard trying to control but Craven flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richard is trying to break free.
Richard is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Craven misses with punches from the back.
Richard breaks Craven's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Craven has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Richard has passed into side control.
#T2#
Craven is trying to get back to half guard.
Craven can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Richard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Richard throws a strike aimed at the side of Craven's head but Craven avoids it well.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Craven is trying to control Richard's posture but Richard avoids it.
Craven tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Richard easily slips into full mount!
Craven is looking to get to half guard.
Craven wants to hold on but Richard pushes him away.#SUB#
Richard working for a guillotine from mount but Craven is in no mood to give up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Richard cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T4#
Craven can't escape the position.
Craven wants to control but Richard is having none of it.
Craven throwing hammer fists to the chest of Richard. What's that going to do exactly?
Craven tries to hold on but Richard postures up.#SU#
Richard is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Craven looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richard leaves Craven with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Richard is looking to counter the offense by Craven and move into the clinch.
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 Derrick Richard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Craven is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Richard half committed to a counter leg kick.
Craven misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Craven is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Craven wants to clinch.
As Craven backs away, Richard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craven moves in looking to clinch but Richard pushes him off.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Craven. No joy for Richard on that attempt.
Craven throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Craven has closed the distance and engaged Richard in a clinch.
Richard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Richard drags the fight down to the ground.
Craven wants to control from the top but Richard keeps moving.
Craven tries to stand but Richard is controlling from the bottom.
Richard is trying to control the position but Craven postures up. #T2#
Richard throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Richard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Craven is aware though and is defending well.
Craven is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Craven is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Richard. No joy for Craven on that attempt.
Richard feinted with a counter takedown.
Craven is breathing heavily.
Richard shoots in looking for a takedown but Craven manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Richard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Craven darts in trying to clinch
and Richard counters with a big head kick but Craven shrugs it off. #T3##TD2#
Craven shoots in and bounces Richard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Richard doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Richard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Craven's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Richard throws a big right hand that misses.
Derrick Richard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Craven is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Craven is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Craven working a defensive guard but Richard passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Richard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Craven defends it well.
Richard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Craven keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Richard dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Craven digs a good hook to Richard's body.
Craven is trying hard to land a takedown here. Richard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Richard shoots in and drives through. Craven sprawls well.
Craven drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Richard defends it well.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Craven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Craven tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Richard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Craven misses with the body kick
and Richard counters with a low kick, right behind Craven 's knee. #T1#
Craven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Craven takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Craven clobbers Richard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Craven misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Richard counters with a right hand to the body.
Craven displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Richard.
Craven tries to close the distance and clinch but Richard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Craven takes the fight into the clinch.
Richard tries to break free but Craven pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Richard holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Richard lands a damaging elbow.
Richard just leaning against Craven, taking a breather.
Craven is trying to pull guard but Richard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Craven has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Richard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Derrick Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Craven.
Richard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Craven prevents it.
#TD#
Richard jumps into guard, dragging Craven to the mat.
Craven trying to control the position from guard on top but Richard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Craven pushing down on Richard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Richard looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
Craven seems to be working for a kimura but Richard defends the submission attempt.#SU2#
Craven decides to stand up. #TD2#
Craven looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Richard!#T4##SUB2#
Craven is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Richard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Richard is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Richard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Craven is working Richard over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Craven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Richard 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Derrick Richard!
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