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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Richardson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Grappler is fending him off so far but Richardson persists. Nope, The Grappler circles away and we're back to standing.
And The Grappler tries to counter it with a takedown but Richardson pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Richardson gets caught napping as The Grappler dives in and scores a takedown. Richardson manages to retain guard.#ES#
Richardson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. The Grappler presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Richardson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The Grappler tries to pull guard but Richardson won't allow it.
Richardson is trying to break the clinch but The Grappler has him pressed against the cage.
The Grappler is trying to break the clinch but Richardson is controlling him.
The Grappler is trying to drag Richardson to the mat but Richardson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Richardson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Grappler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Richardson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Morgan Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kerrian The Grappler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richardson shoots for a double leg takedown but The Grappler sprawls well. He's pushed Richardson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Grappler wants to counter with a clinch but Richardson pushes him away.
Richardson closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Grappler circles away.#T1##CL2#
The Grappler clinches.
Richardson lands with a light punch inside.
The Grappler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Richardson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Grappler jumps guard but Richardson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The Grappler looking to stall.
The Grappler wants to take the fight to the mat but Richardson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richardson. #BC#
Richardson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The Grappler gets a clinch.
The Grappler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Richardson up against the cage.
Richardson is trying to force a seperation but The Grappler has the dominant position.#T2#
The Grappler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Richardson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Richardson swings wildly with an uppercut but The Grappler uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Grappler is looking to take this one to the mat.
Richardson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Richardson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richardson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Grappler but The Grappler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Richardson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
The Grappler clinches.
The Grappler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Richardson just stands there and leans against the cage.
The Grappler trying to stall but Richardson improves his position.
The Grappler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Richardson walks away with a smile on his face. The Grappler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Richardson shoots in for a takedown but The Grappler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Grappler fails with the takedown
and Richardson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Grappler thinking.
The Grappler misses with a takedown attempt
and Richardson counters with a three punch combo that has The Grappler backing up. The Grappler nods at Richardson to acknowledge the strikes.
The Grappler looks winded!
Richardson moves to clinch but The Grappler breaks away #TD2#
and The Grappler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The Grappler thows a huge punch but Richardson dodges it nicely.
The Grappler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Richardson pushes The Grappler off looking to stand but The Grappler dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
The Grappler seems to be looking for submissions.
The Grappler is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Richardson missing with punches from the bottom.
The Grappler is just content to waste time from the top position. Richardson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The Grappler trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morgan Richardson 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#
The Grappler tries a head kick but it misses.
The Grappler explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Richardson misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
The Grappler clinches up with Richardson and pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from The Grappler.
Richardson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Richardson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
The Grappler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Grappler throws a sloppy head kick
and Richardson counters with a left and a right that stings The Grappler.
Richardson blocks a head kick by The Grappler.
Morgan Richardson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richardson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
The Grappler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Richardson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Grappler misses with an attempted mid kick.
The Grappler throws an overhand right that lands on Richardson's shoulder, as Richardson tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
The Grappler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - The Grappler lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Grappler is breathing heavily.
The Grappler trying to control but Richardson is working from the bottom. #SU2#
The Grappler gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Richardson tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Grappler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Richardson somewhat.
The Grappler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Richardson is looking for a counter combo.
Morgan Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kerrian The Grappler.#TD2#
The Grappler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Richardson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
The Grappler tries for a kimura but Richardson is defending well. #SUB2#
The Grappler goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Richardson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in The Grappler's guard! Nice work there by Richardson! #T3#
Richardson preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
The Grappler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Richardson defends well.
The Grappler working a defensive guard here.
Richardson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Grappler trying to keep a closed guard but Richardson is proving a slippery customer.
The Grappler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Richardson looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kerrian The Grappler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
The Grappler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Richardson lands with a nice combination. The Grappler backs away looking to recover.
The Grappler throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
The Grappler clinches.
Richardson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Grappler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Richardson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
The Grappler ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. The Grappler no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The Grappler has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Richardson has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Grappler is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Richardson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The Grappler tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
The Grappler tries to hold on but Richardson pushes him away.
The Grappler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richardson tries to control but The Grappler wriggling away.
Kerrian The Grappler has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Grappler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The Grappler is trying to escape the mount.
The Grappler regains half guard.
The Grappler tries to roll over but Richardson keeps him under control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Grappler wants to control but Richardson is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
The Grappler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Richardson trying to control the action but The Grappler is working from the bottom. #SU#
Richardson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Richardson closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Grappler circles away.#T3#
The Grappler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Richardson counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
The Grappler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Richardson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Richardson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Richardson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Richardson is staying active underneath The Grappler, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4##SUB2#
The Grappler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The Grappler blocks the strikes from Richardson.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
The Grappler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Richardson is just riding it out for now. The Grappler eventually gives up the hold. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Richardson closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Grappler circles away.
The Grappler tries for a takedown but Richardson circles away easily
and Richardson counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from The Grappler as Richardson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Richardson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richardson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richardson shoots for a double leg takedown but The Grappler sprawls well. He's pushed Richardson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Morgan Richardson.
I think Richardson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morgan Richardson!
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