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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Feb 22, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Abroham Lincoln (ranked 4689 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Richards (ranked 5030 p4p, 549 weight class). Richards has chosen NF - Intro as his entrance music. Abroham Lincoln is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Abroham Lincoln! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; James Richards!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Richards moves in looking to clinch but Lincoln pushes him off.
Richards rushes Lincoln and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Richards has Lincoln pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lincoln manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lincoln drags the fight down to the ground.
Lincoln might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Richards trying to control but Lincoln is working from the bottom.
Lincoln keeping full guard, as Richards tries to pass.
Richards is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Richards is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards wants to control from the top but Lincoln keeps moving.
Richards stands and throws Lincoln's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lincoln (0) vs (3) Richards
Lincoln holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Lincoln prevents Richards from moving into mount.
Richards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lincoln keeps working.
Richards looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Richards is looking to take a break and control but Lincoln is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln stops Richards from passing to mount.
Richards trying to control the position but Lincoln is working away.
Richards is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lincoln is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lincoln is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Richards trying to control the position but Lincoln is working away.
Richards tries to advance to mount but can't.
Richards trying to control the position but Lincoln is working away.
Richards has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lincoln! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lincoln (0) vs (5) Richards
Richards trying to control but Lincoln is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lincoln (0) vs (8) Richards
Richards is looking to control Lincoln but Lincoln is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lincoln tries to break free.
We've been hearing good reports from Lincoln's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lincoln turns into Richards and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lincoln (2) vs (8) Richards
Richards is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards is looking for a triangle but Lincoln pushes his legs off easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln passes into half guard.
Richards looking for submissions off his back.
Richards looking for submissions off his back.
Richards is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lincoln pulls his head out easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Richards! Score +3 for passing guard: Lincoln (5) vs (8) Richards
Richards tries to hold on but Lincoln pushes him away.
Lincoln moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Lincoln (8) vs (8) Richards
Richards is really stuck here.
Richards looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Richards rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Richards is trying to control but Lincoln passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lincoln (11) vs (8) Richards
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Richards is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lincoln takes a little break here. Richards wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Richards is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lincoln is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lincoln (14) vs (8) Richards
Richards sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Richards wants to control but Lincoln is keeping busy.
Lincoln prevents Richards from improving his position.
Richards looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Richards wants to control but Lincoln is keeping busy.
Richards looking for a kimura from the bottom but Lincoln passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lincoln (17) vs (8) Richards
Richards struggling a bit here.
We've been informed that Richards has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Richards tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Richards's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Richards is looking for a sweep.
Lincoln working away.
Richards regains half guard.
Richards moves into full guard.
Richards looking to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Richards throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Richards is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Richards looking to control.
Lincoln controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lincoln trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lincoln trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
Lincoln is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Richards had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lincoln defends it easily.
Richards has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lincoln is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Richards. Score +3 for passing guard: Lincoln (20) vs (8) Richards
Lincoln takes a little break here. Richards wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richards wants to control but Lincoln postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln takes the fight on points by 20 to 8.
Abroham Lincoln is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Renato Braga (ranked 6883 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Richards (ranked 5031 p4p, 547 weight class). Richards comes into a darkened arena with his song building. NF - Intro kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Renato Braga! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; James Richards!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Richards is looking to clinch but Braga is avoiding it.
Braga changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Richards rushes Braga and presses him up against the cage.
Richards ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Richards no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Braga got a little sloppy there for a moment and Richards has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Braga has managed to get both his arms back between Richards's legs - danger averted.
Braga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Braga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Braga postures up.
Braga controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Braga defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Braga controls the pace.
Braga preventing the sweep.
Braga engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Our spies down at at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center inform us that Richards has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Braga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richards swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Richards is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga controls from within his opponent's guard.
Richards throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Braga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Braga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Braga sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Richards's guard.
Braga wants to pass to mount but Richards is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Braga stalling.
Braga works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Braga (3) vs (0) Richards
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braga goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Richards is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braga (3) vs (2) Richards
Braga wants to sweep here but Richards controlling him for the moment.
Richards wants to pass the guard but Braga is keeping the position.
Braga keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Braga controlling the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Braga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Braga keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Braga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Braga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richards is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Braga is pulling down on Richards's head to control his posture.
Richards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Braga is keeping the position for now.
Richards is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Richards slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Richards stopping the sweep attempt from Braga.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Richards wants to pass the guard but Braga is keeping the position.
Braga wants to sweep here but Richards controlling him for the moment.
Braga seems keen to control Richards's posture.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Braga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richards showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Braga keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Richards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Braga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Braga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braga is pulling down on Richards's head to control his posture.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Richards trying to control but Braga is working from the bottom.
Braga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Richards trying to control but Braga is working from the bottom.
Braga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Richards is pushing down on Braga's leg trying to pass to half guard. Braga is fighting to maintain full guard but Richards has managed to sneak the leg through.
Richards wants to free his trapped foot but Braga is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braga keeping control of the position.
Braga tries to get to full guard but Richards has control of the leg.
Richards is looking to pass Braga's guard but actually Braga recovers to full guard.
Braga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Richards stands and throws Braga's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Braga (3) vs (5) Richards
Richards tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Richards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Braga keeps working.
Richards laying and praying for a moment but Braga takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Richards seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Braga does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Richards is looking to stall here but Braga recovers full guard.
Braga is controlling Richards's posture.
Richards wants to control from the top but Braga keeps moving.
Richards slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Richards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Braga is keeping the position for now.
Braga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Richards is one step ahead there.
Braga has his hands on Richards's head, controlling the position.
Richards is looking to pass into half guard but Braga pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Braga is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braga (5) vs (5) Richards
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Braga passes Richards's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Braga stalling.
Braga tries to pass to full mount but Richards defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braga is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Further stalling from Braga.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Richards gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Richards wins on points by 6 to 5.
After winning the bout, James Richards thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bobbie Buck Crawford (ranked 9303 p4p, 625 weight class) and James Richards (ranked 5021 p4p, 548 weight class). Richards comes into a darkened arena with his song building. NF - Intro kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bobbie Buck Crawford ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; James Richards!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Richards gets a clinch.
Crawford tries to pull guard but Richards holds him up against the cage and eventually Crawford drops back down to his feet.
Crawford drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Richards gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Richards jumps guard but Crawford turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Richards ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Richards no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Crawford tries to free his leg and advance position but Richards is retaining full guard.
Richards is looking for a triangle but Crawford pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Crawford 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford looking to pass the guard.
Richards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Richards is pulling down on Crawford 's head. It's preventing any offense from Crawford , at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards trying to keep a closed guard but Crawford is proving a slippery customer.
Crawford content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crawford is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Crawford trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Richards manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crawford (0) vs (2) Richards
Richards wants to control from the top but Crawford keeps moving.
Richards preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards trying to control but Crawford is working from the bottom.
Richards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crawford is keeping the position for now.
Crawford escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Richards gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Richards passes Crawford 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Crawford is in trouble now - Richards has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Crawford (0) vs (5) Richards
Crawford is desperately trying to improve his position but Richards has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards wants to control the pace but Crawford is squirming around nicely.
Crawford really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Richards is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Crawford has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Crawford is looking to improve his position but Richards isn't that keen on the idea.
Richards looking to control but Crawford is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crawford tries to reverse the position but Richards maintains control.
Richards tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Crawford stops Richards from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Crawford is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crawford is squirming around, avoiding Richards's attempts to control the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Crawford wants to hold on but Richards pushes him away.
Crawford is desperately trying to improve his position but Richards has a good base and remains in mount.
Richards tries to control but Crawford wriggling away.
We've been informed that Richards has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Crawford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Richards moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Crawford has worked his arm free - good work by Crawford !
Crawford is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Crawford manages to work his way to half guard, despite Richards's best efforts.
Richards looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Crawford trying to hold on to Richards's head to control him but Richards postures up.
Crawford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Richards is trying to work for a kimura but Crawford is defending well.
Richards seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crawford does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crawford wants to get back to full guard.
Richards is thwarting Crawford 's attempts to control the position.
Crawford is controlling Richards's trapped leg to prevent Richards from advancing to side control.
Richards is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Crawford slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Richards pushing down on Crawford 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Richards is trying to work for a kimura but Crawford is defending well.
Richards is trying to control the action in half guard but Crawford is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Crawford trying to control but Richards postures up.
Richards is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Crawford ! Score +3 for passing guard: Crawford (0) vs (8) Richards
Richards looking to control but Crawford is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Richards content just to control the position here.
Richards is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Crawford has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Crawford ! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crawford (2) vs (8) Richards
Crawford avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Richards is looking for a triangle but Crawford pushes his legs off easily.
Richards keeping full guard, as Crawford tries to pass.
Crawford 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Richards working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crawford doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crawford manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crawford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richards swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Crawford is working hard here to advance position.
Richards had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crawford defends it easily.
Crawford pushes down on Richards's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Crawford tries to pass the half guard into mount. Richards knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crawford slows the pace down in half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Richards looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crawford wants to free his trapped foot but Richards is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Richards looking for submissions off his back.
Richards looking for a kimura from the bottom but Crawford passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Crawford (5) vs (8) Richards
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Crawford just content to control the position.
Crawford 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Richards can't do much from the bottom here.
Richards regains half guard.
Crawford performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Crawford frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Crawford (8) vs (8) Richards
Crawford controlling from the full mount.
Richards wants to control but Crawford is having none of it.
Crawford sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Richards gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Richards wins on points by 9 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, James Richards thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jeremy Paxman (ranked 25302 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Richards (ranked 4905 p4p, 545 weight class). Richards comes into a darkened arena with his song building. NF - Intro kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jeremy Paxman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; James Richards!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Paxman tries to keep at a distance but Richards has taken the fight into the clinch.
Richards has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Paxman uses from the top position.
Paxman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Richards dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paxman (0) vs (2) Richards
Richards pushes down on Paxman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Richards wants to free his trapped foot but Paxman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Paxman looking for a kimura from the bottom but Richards passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Paxman (0) vs (5) Richards
Paxman tries to bench press Richards off him but Richards keeps the position.
Richards controls the position from side control.
Paxman is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards trying to control the position but Paxman is working away.
Paxman looking for a sweep but Richards has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Paxman (0) vs (7) Richards
Paxman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Richards on the ground.
Richards moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Paxman (0) vs (10) Richards
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Paxman taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Richards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Richards!
A victorious James Richards thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon (ranked 8765 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Richards (ranked 4879 p4p, 545 weight class). Richards has chosen NF - Intro as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Richards!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Richards rushes Fernandez De Calderon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Richards jumps guard and drags Fernandez De Calderon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Richards is trying to control the position but Fernandez De Calderon postures up.
Richards is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fernandez De Calderon wants to pass the guard but Richards is keeping the position.
Richards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Richards is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fernandez De Calderon forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez De Calderon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards is trying to get back to full guard.
Fernandez De Calderon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fernandez De Calderon is thwarting Richards's attempts to control the position.
Fernandez De Calderon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Richards on the ground.
Richards might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fernandez De Calderon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Richards actively working from the bottom here.
Richards tries to roll over but Fernandez De Calderon keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Richards doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards trying to control from the bottom.
Richards looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been informed that Richards has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fernandez De Calderon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Richards knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Richards is trying to control but can't.
Richards won't allow Fernandez De Calderon to pass to mount.
Fernandez De Calderon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Richards defends it well.
Fernandez De Calderon is working for a kimura but Richards is defending it quite comfortably.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Richards manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Richards trying to keep a closed guard but Fernandez De Calderon is proving a slippery customer.
Richards is looking for a triangle but Fernandez De Calderon pushes his legs off easily.
Richards trying to keep a closed guard but Fernandez De Calderon is proving a slippery customer.
Richards escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fernandez De Calderon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon has gone for a leg lock! Richards slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fernandez De Calderon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fernandez De Calderon (0) vs (2) Richards
Fernandez De Calderon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fernandez De Calderon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fernandez De Calderon tries to get out of the position.
Richards trying to control but Fernandez De Calderon is working from the bottom.
Fernandez De Calderon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandez De Calderon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Richards is fighting to break Fernandez De Calderon's control of his arms but Fernandez De Calderon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Richards trying to control but Fernandez De Calderon is working from the bottom.
Richards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richards advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fernandez De Calderon (0) vs (5) Richards
Fernandez De Calderon is trying to improve his position.
Richards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fernandez De Calderon keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Richards advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fernandez De Calderon (0) vs (7) Richards
Fernandez De Calderon wants to control but Richards is having none of it.
Richards wants to control the pace but Fernandez De Calderon is squirming around nicely.
Fernandez De Calderon tries to lock up and control but Richards gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Richards wants to control the pace but Fernandez De Calderon is squirming around nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Richards tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Richards with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Richards sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fernandez De Calderon wants to control but Richards is having none of it.
Fernandez De Calderon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Richards trying to control but Fernandez De Calderon is having none of it.
Fernandez De Calderon regains half guard.
Richards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fernandez De Calderon keeps working.
Fernandez De Calderon wants to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon is pressing down on Richards's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fernandez De Calderon keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Fernandez De Calderon seems keen to control Richards's posture.
Richards trying to control but Fernandez De Calderon is working from the bottom.
Richards is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Richards wants to pass the guard but Fernandez De Calderon is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Richards is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fernandez De Calderon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fernandez De Calderon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fernandez De Calderon can't keep his opponent in guard - Richards advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Richards uses his free foot to push down on Fernandez De Calderon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fernandez De Calderon. Score +3 for passing guard: Fernandez De Calderon (0) vs (10) Richards
Fernandez De Calderon is trying to reverse the position but instead Richards has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Fernandez De Calderon (0) vs (13) Richards
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Richards is looking to control Fernandez De Calderon but Fernandez De Calderon is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Richards is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Fernandez De Calderon taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Richards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Richards!
A very excited looking James Richards 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. |
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Event:
EFA 7 Clark vs Brandau
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Sukiki throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD#
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Richards is pressing down on Sukiki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sukiki is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Sukiki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Richards seems content to control.
Richards's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards not doing much here.
#T1##SUB2#
Sukiki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Richards wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Sukiki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU#
Richards stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sukiki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Richards looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Richards lands with a straight right. Sukiki didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
It looks like Sito Sukiki has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Sukiki.
A cross from Richards lands.
Richards takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Richards ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richards. Sukiki does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Richards rushes Sukiki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sukiki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Richards to keep the fight standing.
Richards lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Richards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Sukiki is looking to clinch but Richards is avoiding it.
Donk. Richards catches Sukiki right on the button with a cross.
Sukiki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richards is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Richards scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sukiki doesn't seem bothered though.
Richards jabs Sukiki to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Sukiki moves into range and clinches up with Richards.
Sukiki working hard to break the clinch.
Richards lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD#
Richards has picked Sukiki up - he's going for a ride! Richards dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Richards wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Sukiki uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Sukiki is looking for a triangle but Richards pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sukiki's guard.#T4##SUB2#
Sukiki working for submissions but it's allowed Richards to get to half guard.
Richards uses his free foot to push down on Sukiki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sukiki. #SU#
Richards stands up from mount. Strange move.
Richards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sukiki staying out of range there.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sukiki wants to get back to striking at distance but Richards won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Richards dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sito Sukiki's cut.
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#
A telegraphed right hand from Richards misses the target.
Richards throws a hook but Sukiki avoids it easily.
Richards swings for the body but Sukiki moves out of range.
Sukiki tries to clinch up but Richards circles away and keeps his distance.
Richards tries to counter with a takedown but Sukiki is quick to defend against it.
Richards misses the jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Richards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sukiki can do to turn this around?
Richards lands with a light punch inside.
Sukiki working hard to break the clinch.
I was talking to Richards's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sukiki wants a takedown.
Sukiki tries for a takedown. No joy.
James Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sito Sukiki.
Richards lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Richards lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Richards throws an elbow but it misses.
Richards slows down the pace here.
Sukiki being controlled against the cage.
Richards landing knees to the head.
Richards scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Richards content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sukiki wants a takedown.
Richards lands with a right to the head.
Richards lands with a left to the head.
Richards lands an uppercut.#TD#
Richards decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Sukiki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sukiki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Richards had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sukiki defends it easily.
James Richards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB2#
Sukiki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Richards manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sukiki has Richards in his guard.#REVR#
Richards slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Sukiki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Richards trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sukiki's guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sukiki keeping full guard, as Richards tries to pass. #SUB2#
Sukiki working for submissions but it's allowed Richards to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Sukiki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Richards has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richards tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Richards dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sito Sukiki's cut.
That's time! Richards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Richards misses with a hook. Sukiki ducked under it nicely.
Sukiki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Richards defends it well.
Sukiki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richards.
And Sukiki tries to counter it with a takedown but Richards pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Sukiki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richards lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Richards.#BC#
Richards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Richards scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sukiki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SU#
Richards stands up.
Richards loads up on a big right hand but Sukiki slips the punch.
Sukiki tries to clinch but Richards moves out of range.
James Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Richards. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Richards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards takes a swing at Sukiki's ribcage but misses.
Sukiki tries to clinch but Richards is having none of it. #TD2#
Sukiki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T1#
Richards is trying to control the position but Sukiki postures up.
Richards is really struggling to control Sukiki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Richards working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sukiki.
Sukiki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Richards working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sukiki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sukiki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Richards pulls Sukiki in close to his closed guard and prevents Sukiki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Richards utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #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.
Sukiki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sukiki is looking to advance position but Richards has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Richards is looking to stand but Sukiki has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Sukiki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
It looks like Richards is going to stand back up.
Sukiki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Richards is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sukiki sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB2#
Sukiki looking for submissions off his back.
Richards tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Richards will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Richards works his foot free and advances to mount. #SU#
Richards stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Richards misses with a series of wild punches.
Richards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sukiki moves away.
Sukiki follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sukiki doesn't manage to clinch there - Richards circles away.
Richards seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Richards throws a body shot but no joy.
Sukiki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sukiki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Richards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Richards misses the target.
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Richards to counter with a crisp jab.
Sukiki tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Richards misses its target.
Richards looks to land a combination but Sukiki avoids it well.
Richards throws a nice looking combination but Sukiki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sukiki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richards throws out the jab.
Sukiki dodges the punch combination from Richards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Richards clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sito Sukiki'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.
#R4#
Sukiki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richards misses with a looping right.
Sukiki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Richards cracks Sukiki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Richards misses with an uppercut. Sukiki saw that one coming.
Richards swats away the attempt to clinch by Sukiki.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Richards.
Sukiki misses with an elbow from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Richards stands up and beckons Sukiki to his feet.
Sukiki wants to clinch up but Richards keeps it at a distance.
Sukiki doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Richards holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Sukiki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Richards has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Richards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sukiki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
Richards clinches up against the cage.
Sukiki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Richards pulls guard effortlessly.
Richards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Richards working for a triangle but Sukiki defends it easily.
Sukiki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richards swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sukiki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Sukiki has gone for a leg lock! Richards slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sukiki's guard.#REVR#
Richards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sukiki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Richards wants to stand but Sukiki is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Richards slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sukiki tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU#
Richards stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nice straight punches there by Richards. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Richards.#CUT#
That has opened up Sito Sukiki's cut even more.
Sukiki moves forwards but Richards connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Richards comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Sukiki moves in looking to clinch but Richards pushes him off.
Richards clobbers Sukiki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Richards jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sukiki is looking to clinch but Richards is avoiding it.
Richards misses with a series of wild punches.
James Richards is winning the standup battle so far.
Sukiki tries to clinch up but Richards circles away and keeps his distance.
Sukiki slips under a jab.#CL#
Richards moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Richards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sukiki backwards.
Richards stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Richards had his way with Sito Sukiki in that round.
The cut man is working on Sito Sukiki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A punch lands to the side of Sukiki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Richards lands a jab to the nose.
Richards avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sukiki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Richards counters with a nice uppercut.
Sukiki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Richards misses with a wild body shot.
Sukiki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sukiki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Richards. #ROC#
Sukiki is rocked!
Richards throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sukiki.
Sukiki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sukiki is still on wobbly legs! Can Richards finish him?
Richards lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Richards closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Richards gets control of Sukiki's arms and successfully pulls guard. Richards will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Richards working for a triangle but Sukiki defends it easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#SUB2#
Sukiki drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Sukiki seems to have locked his on tight now - Richards screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Sukiki, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sito Sukiki!
Sito Sukiki is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
EFA 2 Robbins vs Wood
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Brooks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brooks misses with a hook
#TD2#
so Richards counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
My spies in Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center inform me that Richards has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brooks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Richards slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Brooks looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Richards has picked Brooks up and slammed him! Brooks can't keep hold of the triangle and Richards manages to pass to side control!
Richards advances to mount. #SUB2#
Richards has hold of Brooks 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brooks manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Brooks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Richards controlling his opponent.
Brooks is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Brooks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Richards takes Brooks 's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Brooks is in trouble. #SUB2#
Richards looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Brooks taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Richards!
James Richards is the new welterweight champion!
James Richards thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Richards tries to clinch up
and Okoroji counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okoroji is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Richards shoots in for a double leg but Okoroji sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Richards misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards shoots in but no luck this time.
Okoroji scores with a jab to the body.
Richards walks into a stiff left hand from Okoroji.
Nice shot lands for Okoroji.#T1##CL2#
Okoroji moves into the clinch.
Richards prevents a body shot from Okoroji.
Okoroji trying to control the position but instead, Richards has worked for underhooks and has pushed Okoroji into the cage.
Okoroji is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards just leaning against Okoroji, taking a breather.
Richards takes a shot to the head.
Okoroji misses with a body punch.
Okoroji stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Okoroji leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Okoroji - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Richards jumps guard but Okoroji turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Richards blocks a body shot from Okoroji.
Richards tries to pull guard but Okoroji forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Richards is trying to pull guard but Okoroji turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Richards is trying to pull guard but Okoroji has him pressed against the cage.
Okoroji lands a shot to the body.
Richards takes a shot to the head.
Okoroji is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Richards tries to pull guard but Okoroji holds him up against the cage and eventually Richards drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
Okoroji is trying to stall.
Okoroji lands a body shot in the clinch.
Richards jumps guard but Okoroji turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Richards letting Okoroji take a breather here.
Okoroji working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okoroji lands a shoulder strike.
Okoroji misses with a punch to the body.
Richards jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Okoroji walks away with a smile on his face. Richards gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Okoroji tries to clinch there but Richards circles away.
James Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Okoroji swivels and escapes.
Richards sets himself, and Okoroji steps forward looking for the clinch! Richards avoids it this time.#T4#
Okoroji with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like James Richards has been cut.
Okoroji digs a good body shot into Richards's ribs.
Okoroji lands an overhand right.
A jab from Okoroji finds it's way through Richards's defenses.
Okoroji stuffs the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Okoroji.
Richards looks to land a right hand but Okoroji moved out of range.
Okoroji let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yakubu Okoroji is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Richards forces Okoroji back against the cage and clinches.
Okoroji stalling in the clinch but Richards improves position.
Richards tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Okoroji just stands there and leans against the cage.
Okoroji is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yakubu Okoroji dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Richards'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#
Okoroji thuds his right hand into Richards's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
James Richards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Okoroji slips under a jab from Richards.
Okoroji tries to counter by closing the distance.
Okoroji lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Richards with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Okoroji counters by moving into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Okoroji.
Okoroji digs a right hand into Richards's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Richards's gas tank.
Richards tries to pull guard but Okoroji won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji misses with a body punch.
Come on Okoroji - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Okoroji digs a right hand into Richards's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Richards's gas tank. #T1#
Okoroji stalling in the clinch but Richards improves position.
A right hook to the body lands for Okoroji.
Okoroji stalling the fight.
Okoroji can't find room to land a body shot as Richards controls the action.
Okoroji doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Richards blocks a body shot from Okoroji.
Okoroji lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Okoroji.
Okoroji stalling against the cage.
Okoroji misses with a body punch.
Okoroji tries to work over Richards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okoroji is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Okoroji misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Okoroji tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okoroji lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Okoroji looking to stall.
Okoroji doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okoroji tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Richards's elbow.
Richards is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Okoroji gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okoroji is leaning against Richards and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Okoroji stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Okoroji tries a body shot but Richards blocks it.
#T3#
Okoroji stalling against the cage.
Okoroji lands a nice shot to the body.
Okoroji has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okoroji creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okoroji works on Richards's body with a couple of short punches.
Okoroji is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Okoroji works on Richards's body with a couple of short punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Okoroji stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Okoroji lands a shoulder strike.
Okoroji can't find room to land a body shot as Richards controls the action.
Richards prevents a body shot from Okoroji. #T4#
Okoroji stalls.
Okoroji tries a body shot but Richards blocks it.
Okoroji misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Okoroji.
Richards jumps guard but Okoroji turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Okoroji - that landed with a thud.
Okoroji controlling the action here for a moment.
Okoroji lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richards jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Okoroji walks away with a smile on his face. Richards gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Okoroji leaves Richards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Okoroji looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yakubu Okoroji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Richards'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Richards pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Richards working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okoroji doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Richards is tightening it up a little... Okoroji has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Okoroji reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Okoroji taps out! Nice BJJ there by Richards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Richards!
James Richards thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TGC 20: Bush vs Payakarakatong
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Richards throws a shot from downtown. Pidaso moves away and avoids it.
Richards fails with a takedown attempt.
Richards moves in looking to clinch but Pidaso pushes him off.#CL#
Pidaso darts in and clinches Richards up against the cage.#BC#
Pidaso breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Richards.
Richards wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pidaso throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pidaso fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pidaso lands a nice looking body kick.
Pidaso lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T1#
Richards wants to clinch
and Pidaso counters with a series of strikes. Richards will be more careful next time no doubt.
Richards looks winded!
Pidaso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Pidaso takes the fight into the clinch.
Richards tries to pull guard but Pidaso won't allow it.
Pidaso is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stu Pidaso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Richards.
Pidaso wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pidaso definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Richards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pidaso !
Pidaso scores with a nice body kick.
#KD#
Pidaso lands a head kick that stumbles Richards and the fighters go to the mat. #CUT#
It looks like James Richards has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pidaso trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SU#
Pidaso gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stu Pidaso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pidaso lets loose with a powerful body kick. Richards will feel that in the morning.#CL#
Pidaso darts in and clinches Richards up against the cage.
Richards jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pidaso walks away with a smile on his face. Richards gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pidaso .
Pidaso bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pidaso scores with a kick to the body.
Pidaso lands with a nice body kick.
Pidaso lands a two punch combo.
#TD#
Pidaso fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Richards sprawls well initially but Pidaso persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU#
Pidaso stands up out of the half guard.
Richards on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Richards takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Richards has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pidaso .#T3#
Pidaso throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Richards.
Pidaso scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pidaso lands a nice looking body kick.
Richards takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pidaso throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Richards takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pidaso explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#TD#
Pidaso manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Richards on his heels. He'll look to pass Richards's guard now, I'm sure.
Richards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pidaso 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Richards is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Richards has a closed guard, preventing Pidaso from standing up. #T4##SUB2#
Richards looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pidaso postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pidaso is in close to Richards's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pidaso working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Richards's head.#SU#
Pidaso stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Richards gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pidaso wants to break free but Richards has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pidaso wants to break the clinch but can't.
Richards leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Pidaso dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Richards's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pidaso - that will leave a mark!
#CL2#
Richards takes the fight into the clinch.
Richards tries for a takedown but Pidaso manages to get underhooks.
Pidaso has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Richards is trying to pull guard but Pidaso turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stu Pidaso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Richards.
Richards is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pidaso to keep the fight standing.
Richards missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
Richards is trying to pull guard but Pidaso has him pressed against the cage.
Richards is breathing heavily.
Richards keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pidaso 's efforts to push away.
Richards is trying to pull guard but Pidaso turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Richards pulls guard. #SUB2#
Richards escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pidaso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Richards pulls Pidaso in close to prevent any damage.
Pidaso has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Richards is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Richards throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Richards trying to control the position.
Pidaso working some strikes from top position.#SU#
Pidaso gets to his feet. Richards looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Richards is looking to clinch.
A solid body kick from Pidaso . #CL#
Pidaso closes the distance and clinches.
Richards fails to pull guard.
Pidaso wants to get back to striking at distance but Richards won't allow it.
#T3#
Pidaso has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pidaso wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pidaso crunches a lovely knee into Richards's ribcage.
Richards has Pidaso pressed against the cage, preventing Pidaso from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Richards has Pidaso pressed against the cage, preventing Pidaso from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Richards manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pidaso working some strikes from top position.
Pidaso is in close to Richards's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SU#
Pidaso gets to his feet. Richards looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pidaso lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
That kick from Pidaso tenderised Richards's leg. Richards is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pidaso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richards can do to turn this around?
Pidaso pushes Richards away with a front kick.
Pidaso lands with a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pidaso !
Pidaso throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pidaso lands a nice leg kick that just misses Richards's sensitive parts.
Richards tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pidaso throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pidaso thuds his shin into the meat of Richards's side.
Richards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pidaso pushes Richards away with a front kick.
Pidaso lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Richards at a distance.
Richards tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Pidaso dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Richards's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Pidaso slips a straight right by Richards.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pidaso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Richards throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Pidaso fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richards, pushing him back against the cage.
Pidaso is trying to push Richards away but Richards has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Richards tries to pull guard but Pidaso forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pidaso tries to break free but Richards pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards stalling in the clinch but Pidaso improves position.
Richards tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Richards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Pidaso jumps guard.
#T1#
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Pidaso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stu Pidaso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Richards drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pidaso looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pidaso looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pidaso ! #REVR##SU#
Pidaso decides to stand up, so the ref orders Richards to his feet.
Pidaso thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Richards if he has to take too many more of those.
#TD#
Pidaso gets the takedown into side control.
Pidaso lands a nice forearm strike.
Pidaso scores with a couple of short elbows.
Richards has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SU#
Pidaso stands up. #T2#
Pidaso stuffs the takedown.
It appears Pidaso was looking to counter with a kick there.
Stu Pidaso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Richards.
Pidaso thows a body kick. Richards tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pidaso pushes Richards away with a front kick.
Richards takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pidaso scores with a head kick. Richards tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pidaso lands with a nice body kick.
Pidaso lands a head kick. Richards smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice uppercut there from Pidaso .
Pidaso tries to land a front kick but Richards steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pidaso walks into a straight right hand from Richards.
Richards looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stu Pidaso is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Pidaso has Richards up against the cage in a clinch.
Stu Pidaso has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pidaso wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Richards has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Richards is trying to pull guard but Pidaso turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Richards decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Richards escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pidaso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Richards escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pidaso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pidaso scoring with some ground and pound. #T4##SU#
Pidaso gets to his feet. Richards looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pidaso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crunch! Pidaso slams his shin into Richards's torso.
Richards steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pidaso . That one must have hurt.
Stu Pidaso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Pidaso clinches. #BC#
Pidaso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pidaso lands a head kick. Richards smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pidaso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pidaso lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pidaso tries to break the clinch but Richards is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stu Pidaso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pidaso has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stu Pidaso !
Stu Pidaso decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
TGC Crucible
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Richards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strawberry manages to avoid it.
Strawberry fails to land with a series of punches.
Strawberry pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Richards back to the cage. Strawberry follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like James Richards has been cut.
DJ Strawberry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Strawberry's waist but Strawberry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Richards off to one side.
Strawberry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#KD2#
Strawberry throws a left that rocks Richards and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Strawberry dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Richards regain composure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Strawberry decides to stand up, so the ref orders Richards to his feet.
Richards shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strawberry drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Richards defends it well.
Richards fails with an attempt to clinch.
#KD2#
Strawberry drops Richards with a left and a right! Oh, Richards is hurt - Strawberry dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Richards is rocked!#SUB2#
Strawberry looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Oh Richards is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richards is trying to improve his position.
Richards regains half guard.
Richards seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Strawberry not doing much here.
Strawberry takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards trying to hold on to Strawberry's head to control him but Strawberry postures up.
Strawberry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Richards. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Richards controlling the position for now.
Richards is looking to control Strawberry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Richards avoid being mounted?#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Richards is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strawberry pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Richards manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Richards is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strawberry defends well.
Richards looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Strawberry wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving. #T3##SU2#
Strawberry gets to his feet - Richards follows without any prompting.
Strawberry lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Richards backs up against the cage.
Richards shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strawberry pinned against the cage. Strawberry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strawberry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#KD2#
Strawberry lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Richards sprawling to the canvas. Strawberry follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Richards hang on? #ROC2#
Richards is rocked!#CUT2#
James Richards's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards tries to kick Strawberry off but Strawberry keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Strawberry landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Richards regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Richards is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Richards controls Strawberry momentarily but Strawberry frees himself. #SU2#
Strawberry gets to his feet. Richards looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Strawberry scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Strawberry throws a combination. Richards tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Strawberry throws a half hearted mid kick.
Richards looks for a takedown but Strawberry sprawls well.
Strawberry closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Strawberry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Richards's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Richards takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Strawberry swinging wildly here.
Richards has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strawberry finds it's way round the side to connect with Richards's head.
Richards has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Richards rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strawberry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strawberry lands a jab.
Oh Richards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strawberry slaps away a takedown attempt from Richards, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Richards seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Nice combo by Strawberry! Oh, that's hurt him - Richards falls to the canvas and Strawberry follows him into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strawberry is looking to take a break and control but Richards is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strawberry looks up at the clock and then as Richards takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Strawberry smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T1#
Strawberry is chipping away with strikes.
Richards is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Strawberry off and has taken his back!
Richards tries to keep control of the position but Strawberry is staying busy.#SUB#
Richards is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Strawberry has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Strawberry preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Richards. #T2##SUB#
Strawberry fending off the submission attempt from Richards.
Richards tries to keep control of the position but Strawberry is staying busy.
Richards is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Strawberry is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Richards is really struggling to control Strawberry but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Richards looking for the choke from the back.
Richards tries to get the hooks in deep but Strawberry pushed the leg off. #T4##SUB#
Richards has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Strawberry has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Richards working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Strawberry is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Richards has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Strawberry taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Richards!
James Richards thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, DJ Strawberry stepped up to the mic, saying 'i'm young and I will continue to get better, there is no doubt in my mind I will be a champ one day. Get on the bandwagon before its full....'.
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