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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Richards shoots in looking for a takedown but Larry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Richards's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Larry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Richards looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick misses from Larry.
Larry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richards but Richards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Larry with a poor takedown
and Richards counters with a left and a right that stings Larry. #CL2#
Larry clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Les Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Larry drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Larry manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Richards fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Larry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Richards as he avoids it easily.
Larry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Richards stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Richards wants it to stay on the feet.
Richards lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larry circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice takedown defense from Richards. No joy for Larry on that attempt.
Larry fails with a takedown attempt.
Larry looks winded!
Richards shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Larry pinned against the cage. Larry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ray Larry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Larry shoots in looking for a takedown but Richards manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Larry's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Larry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Richards counters with a one-two to the body.
Larry shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Richards counters with a two punch combo.
Larry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Larry wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Larry. No joy for Richards on that attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown attempt by Richards or perhaps it was just good defense by Larry, which made it look bad.
Larry stuffs the takedown.
Larry shoots for a double leg takedown but Richards sprawls well. He's pushed Larry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Richards is defended easily by Larry.
Richards shoots in and drives through. Larry sprawls well.
Richards will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Richards shoots in but Larry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Richards fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Larry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Richards counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Richards shoots in looking for a takedown. Larry tries to sprawl out of it but Richards keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Larry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Richards dives in for a single leg takedown but Larry sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Larry gets a clinch.
Larry dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Larry is trying to pull guard but Richards turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Richards is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Richards letting Larry take a breather here.
Larry is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Richards gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
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 Les Richards will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Richards looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Larry is fending him off so far but Richards persists. Nope, Larry circles away and we're back to standing.
Richards leaves Larry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Richards tries to keep at a distance but Larry has taken the fight into the clinch.
Larry tries to pull guard but Richards won't allow it.
#BC2#
Larry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Richards scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Larry manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Richards keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larry prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Larry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Richards counters with a two punch combo.
Les Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Larry.
Larry is breathing heavily.#T1#
Larry misses with a hook
and Richards counters with a left and a right that stings Larry.
Richards tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Larry swivels and escapes.
Richards throws a nice looking combination but Larry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Richards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Larry defends it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Richards 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Richards dives in and scores a takedown into Larry's guard.#T2#
Larry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Richards drops back, looking for a kneebar! Larry looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Larry looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Larry! #REVB#
You can see the frustration on Richards's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Richards defending against the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larry tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Larry taking a breather here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Richards can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Richards is being controlled here.
Richards struggling a bit here.
Richards is not content to let Larry control the position.
Richards trying to remain calm as Larry controls from the top position.
Ray Larry has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Richards sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Larry thows a huge punch but Richards dodges it nicely.
Richards trying to control here.
Larry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Larry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richards but Richards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Richards seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice takedown defense from Larry. No joy for Richards on that attempt.
And Larry tries to counter it with a takedown but Richards pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Larry 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Larry fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Larry moves into the clinch successfully.
Richards jumps guard but Larry turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Richards is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Richards pulls guard.
Larry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richards swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Larry stays in close to Richards's body and controls the position. #T1##SUB#
Richards throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Larry content to stall in guard here.
Richards working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Larry.
Larry trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Richards is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Larry defends well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Larry pushing down on Richards's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Larry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larry throwing shots but Richards is blocking nicely.
Richards keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Richards looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Richards wants to control but Larry is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SU2#
Larry decides to return to a standing position. #T3##CL2#
Larry has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Larry breaks from the clinch.
Larry throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Richards leaves Larry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Larry clinches up with Richards and pushes him back against the cage.
Richards goes for a takedown attempt but Larry pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Les Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Larry with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Richards feints and as Larry raises his hands in defense, Richards changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Larry has his feet on Richards's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Larry.
Larry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Richards as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Richards drives through with a takedown into Larry's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Richards working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Larry's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richards postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU#
Richards stands and steps away. Larry gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Richards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Larry sprawls well. Larry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Richards gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Larry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Larry 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Larry!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Richards takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
Richards is looking for a counter combo.
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing.
Brown lands a slapping body shot.
Brown connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Les Richards has been cut.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Richards is looking to close the distance but Brown sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Richards crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Richards is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Adam Brown!
A very excited looking Adam Brown 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2017 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shawcross.
Shawcross darts in looking for a takedown but Richards gets double underhooks and turns Shawcross into the cage. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Richards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richards changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shawcross tries to avoid it but Richards manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shawcross to the ground. Shawcross escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Richards goes for a double leg but Shawcross avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shawcross continues to drive forward.
Shawcross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan Shawcross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Shawcross takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shawcross is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Les Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Shawcross pulls Richards into guard.
Richards throws an elbow that misses. Shawcross uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Richards's guard. Nice move by Shawcross!#REVB##SUB#
Richards is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shawcross defends well.#T1##SUB#
Richards is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Richards keeping full guard, as Shawcross tries to pass. #SUB#
Shawcross got a little sloppy there for a moment and Richards has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shawcross has managed to get both his arms back between Richards's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
Shawcross stands up and waves to Richards to follow him.
Shawcross pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Shawcross moves into the clinch.
Shawcross keeps control of Richards as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Richards is trying to drag Shawcross to the mat but Shawcross just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Richards is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Shawcross has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Richards clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Richards is trying to stand back up.
Shawcross has the hooks in. Richards is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Richards trying to control the hands but Shawcross won't let him. #T3#
Richards is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Shawcross is not going to allow Richards to sit and survive in this position.
Richards is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Richards trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Richards is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Shawcross is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Richards knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Richards for a finish.
Shawcross controls the action.
Richards looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Shawcross controlling from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richards is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Shawcross dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Shawcross moves into the clinch successfully.
Richards is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shawcross can't break the clinch.
Shawcross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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 Shawcross walks away with a smile on his face. Richards gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Les Richards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shawcross throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Richards's waist but Richards gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shawcross off to one side.
Richards appears to be looking for a big counter.
Richards closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No joy there for Richards, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Shawcross tries to counter it with a takedown but Richards pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Shawcross closes the distance and clinches.
Richards is trying to pull guard but Shawcross has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Les Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards tries to pull guard but Shawcross holds him up against the cage and eventually Richards drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shawcross tries to break free but Richards pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Shawcross pulls guard successfully.
Richards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Richards postures up in Shawcross's guard and throws a big left but Shawcross blocks it. #T1##SUB2#
Shawcross looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Richards tries to stand but Shawcross is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Richards gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Richards looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Richards darts in trying to clinch
and Shawcross counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nice takedown defense from Richards. No joy for Shawcross on that attempt.
Richards is looking to slow Shawcross down with leg kicks.
Shawcross misses with a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Richards darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shawcross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shawcross defends it nicely.
Shawcross misses with a few strikes there.
Shawcross stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Shawcross has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3##TD2#
Shawcross pulls guard successfully.
Richards throws an elbow that misses. Shawcross uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Richards's guard. Nice move by Shawcross!#REVB#
Shawcross engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Richards looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shawcross passes into half guard.
Richards keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shawcross not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Shawcross looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Shawcross is looking for a kimura but Richards is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shawcross to get the leverage.
Still in half guard, Shawcross seems content to control.#SUB#
Richards looking for submissions off his back.
Richards trying to hold on to Shawcross's head to control him but Shawcross postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Shawcross is looking for a kimura but Richards is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shawcross to get the leverage. #SUB#
Richards has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Shawcross escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Shawcross!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Shawcross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Shawcross tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Richards defends well and Shawcross ends up having to push Richards into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Shawcross drives through and clinches with Richards against the cage.
#TD#
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 Shawcross uses from the top position. #SUB#
Richards has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shawcross 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.
Richards can't do much from the bottom here.
Shawcross working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards bucks up and tries to throw Shawcross off but instead Shawcross has got his back!
You can see the frustration on Richards's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Shawcross controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Shawcross is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Shawcross gets his hands free as Richards looks to control.
Richards wants to get back to his feet.
Richards avoids the strikes from Shawcross. #SUB2#
Shawcross working for a choke but Richards is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Richards is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Richards covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Shawcross is looking for the choke from the back position but Richards is controlling his hands well.
Richards tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Richards showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Shawcross working for a choke but Richards is defending well. #T3#
Richards just trying to survive but Shawcross is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Shawcross is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Shawcross gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Shawcross gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Shawcross apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Richards slaps away a takedown attempt from Shawcross, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Richards. #CL2#
Shawcross has Richards up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4##TD2#
Shawcross has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Richards uses from the top position.
Shawcross pulls Richards in close to prevent any damage.
Richards throws a strike but Shawcross rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Shawcross is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Richards escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shawcross gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shawcross throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Shawcross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shawcross has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Shawcross!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Richards changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Youmg tries to avoid it but Richards manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Youmg to the ground. Youmg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Youmg.#CUT2#
It looks like Les Richards has been cut.
Richards tries to score a power double leg takedown but Youmg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Richards somewhat.
Richards shoots in looking for a takedown. Youmg tries to sprawl out of it but Richards keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Youmg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Les Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Youmg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Youmg but Youmg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Richards shoots for a double leg takedown but Youmg sprawls well. He's pushed Richards's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Youmg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1##KD2#
Youmg drops Richards with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Richards looks back up at him and smiles so Youmg waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Richards is rocked!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Richards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Youmg is looking to break free of the clinch but Richards has double underhooks. #BC2#
Youmg breaks the clinch.
Richards backs away from a small jab... but Youmg lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Richards crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Youmg with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Atlas Youmg!
Atlas Youmg was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Richards tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Norman defends well and Richards ends up having to push Norman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Les Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norman looks winded!
Richards closes this distance looking for a takedown but Norman circles away.
Norman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Richards throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Norman's waist but Norman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Richards off to one side.
Norman follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Les Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norman stuffs the takedown.
Norman unleashes a big counter combination but Richards bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Richards dives in and grabs Norman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Norman pushes down on Richards's head and hops out.
Richards shoots in but no luck this time.
Norman raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norman circles away quickly and effectively.
Norman is trying to counter with his kicks.
Norman shoots in but Richards avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Richards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Norman defends it nicely.
Norman tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Richards shoots and misses
and Norman counters with a series of strikes. Richards will be more careful next time no doubt.
Richards darts in looking for a takedown but Norman gets double underhooks and turns Richards into the cage.
Norman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Richards misses with a takedown
and Norman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Richards looks to land a combination but Norman avoids it well.
Richards is trying hard to land a takedown here. Norman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Richards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Norman sprawls well. Norman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Richards gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Richards goes for a double leg but Norman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Norman continues to drive forward.
Richards fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Norman or perhaps it was just good defense by Richards, which made it look bad.
Norman leaves Richards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Norman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Richards tries for a takedown but Norman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Richards is defended easily by Norman.#CL2#
Norman has closed the distance and engaged Richards in a clinch.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Richards goes for a takedown in the clinch but Norman prevents it.
Norman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Richards tries to score a body lock takedown but Norman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Norman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Richards tries for a takedown but Norman manages to get underhooks.
Richards tries to pull guard but Norman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Richards has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Norman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Norman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richards tries for a takedown but Norman manages to get underhooks.
Norman stops a takedown attempt from Richards.
Richards goes for a takedown in the clinch but Norman prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Norman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Norman gets a double leg takedown into Richards's guard.#SUB#
Richards had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Norman defends it easily.#SUB#
Richards is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Norman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Richards works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Richards working for a triangle but Norman defends it easily.
#T1##SUB#
Norman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Norman 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Let's hope that Norman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Norman stuffs the takedown attempt from Richards. Richards gets slowly back to his feet.
Richards fails with the takedown
and Norman counters with a stiff right hand.
Norman misses with a takedown attempt - Richards sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Richards fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Les Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Richards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Norman counters with a straight right hand.
Richards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Norman defends it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Norman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Richards gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Norman kicks Richards off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Ted Norman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Richards fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Richards is defended easily by Norman.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Norman 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.
Ted Norman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Norman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Norman wants it to stay on the feet.
Richards throws a body kick that misses
and Norman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Richards shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richards staying out of range there.
Richards seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Richards tries to clinch but Norman moves out of range.
Richards feints and then cracks Norman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Norman down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards shoots in for a takedown but Norman shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Les Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Norman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Richards.
Richards dodges the punch combination from Norman.
Horrible takedown attempt by Richards or perhaps it was just good defense by Norman, which made it look bad.
Norman shoots in for a takedown but Richards shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Richards tries for a takedown but Norman circles away easily
and Norman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Richards thinking. #T2#
Richards shoots in for a takedown but Norman shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Norman moves into the clinch successfully.
Richards tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Norman smiles and moves away.
Richards fails to land the takedown.
Norman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Richards misses with a combination
letting Norman counter with a right hand.
Richards shoots in looking for a takedown but Norman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Richards's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
Richards misses with a takedown attempt
and Norman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Richards throws a leg kick that is checked
and Norman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Richards thinking.
Richards will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Norman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Norman clinches.
Norman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Richards is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Richards wants a takedown but no success here.
Norman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Richards jumps guard but Norman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Richards is trying to drag Norman to the mat but Norman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Richards takes a shot to the head.
Richards drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Norman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Norman is trying to push Richards away but Richards has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Norman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Richards.
Richards jumps guard but Norman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ted Norman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richards tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Norman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Les Richards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Norman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Norman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ted Norman!
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