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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Smith tries to clinch but Magomedrasulov moves out of range. #TD2#
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Magomedrasulov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith trying to control the position.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Magomedrasulov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedrasulov postures up.
#SUB#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Magomedrasulov defends easily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1#
Smith throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Magomedrasulov pinned against the cage. Magomedrasulov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Magomedrasulov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Magomedrasulov is looking for the big counter here.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magomedrasulov as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Magomedrasulov.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Magomedrasulov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T2#
Magomedrasulov controlling the position from side mount.
Magomedrasulov wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Magomedrasulov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A lull in the action here as Magomedrasulov stalls from top position.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Magomedrasulov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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. #ES#
Smith throws Magomedrasulov to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Magomedrasulov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedrasulov controlling the action here.
Smith won't allow Magomedrasulov to pass to mount. #T4##SU2#
Magomedrasulov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL2#
Magomedrasulov rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but Magomedrasulov stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Magomedrasulov tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Magomedrasulov drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is looking to clinch but Magomedrasulov is avoiding it.
Magomedrasulov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Magomedrasulov tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albashan Magomedrasulov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Smith wants to clinch but Magomedrasulov slips to the side
and Magomedrasulov counters with a two punch combo.
Magomedrasulov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Magomedrasulov shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Magomedrasulov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Magomedrasulov pinned against the cage. Magomedrasulov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magomedrasulov.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Magomedrasulov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Magomedrasulov postures up.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Smith is trying to control the position but Magomedrasulov postures up.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith keeping full guard, as Magomedrasulov tries to pass.
Smith wants to sweep here but Magomedrasulov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedrasulov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedrasulov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedrasulov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Magomedrasulov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Magomedrasulov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SU2#
Magomedrasulov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Magomedrasulov fails to land the takedown.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albashan Magomedrasulov.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Magomedrasulov sprawls well. Magomedrasulov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith throws a series of punches but Magomedrasulov moves out of range. #CL2#
Magomedrasulov rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedrasulov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magomedrasulov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Magomedrasulov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smith quickly recovers to half guard.#T3#
Smith wants to improve his position but Magomedrasulov is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Magomedrasulov wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Magomedrasulov not doing much here.
Smith is looking to control Magomedrasulov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Magomedrasulov escapes and gets back to his feet.
Magomedrasulov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Magomedrasulov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smith's half guard.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Magomedrasulov in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albashan Magomedrasulov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Magomedrasulov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith with a poor takedown
and Magomedrasulov counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Magomedrasulov to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Magomedrasulov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith tries for a takedown but Magomedrasulov circles away easily
and Magomedrasulov counters with a huge left! Smith is in big trouble! He's backing up but Magomedrasulov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Smith from any more damage. A dominating finish by Magomedrasulov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albashan Magomedrasulov!
In defeat, John Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'IDK Thanks? K Bye...'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2018 |
#R1#
No joy there for Langston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Langston bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Langston rushes Gray and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Langston breaks from the clinch.
Langston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Langston. That's going to slow Gray down.
Langston connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Langston closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gray tries to pull guard but Langston won't allow it.
Langston prevents the takedown attempt.
Gray tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walton Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gray wants to get back to striking at distance but Langston won't allow it.
Gray tries to pull guard but Langston holds him up against the cage and eventually Gray drops back down to his feet.
Gray is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1##BC2#
Langston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Gray looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Langston has one foot on Gray's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
No luck for Gray with that takedown attempt.
Gray is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Langston has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Langston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Langston clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Langston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2##CL2#
Gray tries to keep at a distance but Langston has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gray is trying to break the clinch but Langston has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Langston breaks from the clinch.
Langston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Gray counters by moving into the clinch.
Gray fails to pull guard.
Gray is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Langston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Langston scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like Walton Gray has been cut.#CL2#
Gray gets tackled into the cage by Langston. Langston maintains the clinch.
Langston slowing the pace effectively.
Gray changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Langston fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Langston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gray appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Langston keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Langston has managed to clinch.
Langston is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Langston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gray tries to close the distance and clinch but Langston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Christofear Langston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Langston defends well and Gray ends up having to push Langston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Langston rushes Gray and presses him up against the cage.
Langston using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Langston manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Gray tries to keep at a distance but Langston has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4##TD2#
Langston pulls guard.
Langston has his hands on Gray's head, controlling the position.
Langston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#ES2#
Langston scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Gray gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Langston to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christofear Langston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walton Gray's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Langston shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Langston controlling the action here.
Gray has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Langston is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langston takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Christofear Langston has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Langston is looking for a kimura but Gray is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Langston to get the leverage.
Langston is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Gray tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Langston has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Langston on the ground.
Langston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Langston is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Langston avoids the attempt from Gray to control.
Langston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Langston 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.#T2#
Langston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gray is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Langston unloading with bombs!
Langston controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Langston.
More stalling from Langston.
Gray is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Langston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Langston is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gray to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gray shrugs it off. #T4#
Gray is in a horrible position here. Langston smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Langston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Langston prevents Gray from getting the reversal.
Langston dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christofear Langston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Walton Gray's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Langston has closed the distance and engaged Gray in a clinch.
Gray is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Langston to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Langston breaks from the clinch.
Langston shoots for a takedown but Gray saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Langston.
Gray fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Langston throws a nice looking combination but Gray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Gray was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Langston moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Langston breaks the clinch.
Langston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gray. #CL2#
Langston closes the distance and clinches.#T1##TD2#
Langston manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gray has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Gray stands and steps away. Langston gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Langston tries to score with a low kick but Gray moves his leg out of the way.
A combination from Langston does no damage.
Gray tries to counter by clinching up but Langston breaks away and moves out of range.
Langston throws a series of punches but Gray avoids them all with ease.
Langston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Langston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Langston backs away, Gray returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Langston. No joy for Gray on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walton Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Langston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gray circles away quickly and effectively.
Walton Gray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Langston throws a head kick but Gray moves out of range.
Langston misses with a body kick. #T2#
Gray is looking to clinch but Langston is avoiding it.
Langston shoots for a takedown but Gray saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gray changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gray fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Langston with that takedown attempt.
Gray shoots for a takedown but Langston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Langston scores with a hook to the body. Gray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Langston misses with a combination
and Gray counters with a good, hard body kick but Langston shrugs it off. #T3#
Gray is looking to clinch.
Langston leaves Gray with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gray walks forward, straight into a front kick from Langston.
Langston shoots in and drives through. Gray sprawls well.
Langston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Langston looks to move away, Gray throws a big counter combo but Langston just gets out of the way.#TD#
Gray 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.#T4##SU#
Langston is working an open guard so Gray takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gray.
Gray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Langston.
It looked like Gray was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gray throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Langston rushes Gray and presses him up against the cage.
Walton Gray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christofear Langston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Langston using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gray has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christofear Langston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Langston 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christofear Langston!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Poole dives in for a single leg takedown but Richardson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Poole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poole fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And Richardson tries to counter it with a takedown but Poole pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Richardson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Richardson looks to move away, Poole throws a big counter combo but Richardson just gets out of the way.
Nice sprawl there from Poole as Richardson shoots in.
Poole tries to counter by clinching up but Richardson breaks away and moves out of range.
Patrick Richardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richardson feints and then cracks Poole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poole down.
Poole misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olin Poole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poole fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Richardson!
A right-left combo lands from Richardson. #ROC2#
Poole is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Olin Poole has been cut.
Richardson throws the kick towards the body but Poole avoids it.
Poole is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Richardson.
Oh Poole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Richardson moves into the clinch successfully.
Poole unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Poole can't break the clinch.
Poole tries for a takedown but Richardson manages to get underhooks.
Poole slows down the pace here.
Poole seems to have got his legs back now.
Poole leaning his opponent against the cage.
Poole misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Richardson is trying to break the clinch but Poole has him pressed against the cage.
Poole jumps guard but Richardson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Richardson is trying to break the clinch but Poole has him pressed against the cage.
Poole taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Richardson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Poole can't break the clinch.
Richardson has had enough of the clinch but Poole keeps him there for the moment.
Richardson keeps control of Poole as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Richardson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Poole to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Poole successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SU2#
Poole is working an open guard so Richardson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Richardson.
#TD2#
Richardson shoots in and gets a takedown into Poole's guard.
Poole working a defensive guard here.
Poole has Richardson pulled in close to control his posture.
Richardson trying to control but Poole is working from the bottom.
Richardson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4##SUB2#
Richardson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Richardson wants to control from the top but Poole keeps moving.
Poole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Richardson postures up.
Richardson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Poole's guard.
Richardson trying to control the position from guard on top but Poole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poole pulls Richardson in to control the position.
Richardson trying to control the position from guard on top but Poole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SU2#
Richardson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Richardson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olin Poole's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Poole shoots in looking for a takedown but Richardson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Poole's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Richardson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richardson throws a push kick but Poole slaps the foot to one side.
Poole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richardson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Richardson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poole.
Olin Poole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richardson misses with a wild combination.
Poole shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Richardson sprawls well. Richardson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Poole gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson throws a right hand that Poole ducks under and follows up with a left that Poole also avoids with ease.
It looked like Poole was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Richardson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Richardson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Richardson misses the shot to the body.
Richardson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Poole.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olin Poole. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Poole darts in and clinches Richardson up against the cage.
Poole is looking for a takedown.
Poole has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Richardson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Richardson is trying to break the clinch but Poole is controlling him.#BC2#
Richardson manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Richardson tries to clinch but Poole is having none of it.
Richardson doesn't manage to clinch there - Poole circles away.
Richardson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Richardson tries to clinch up.
That kick from Richardson tenderised Poole's leg. Poole is trying to keep his angry face on.
Poole looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Richardson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Richardson takes a swing at Poole's ribcage but misses.
Richardson connects with a body shot that sends Poole's belly button to the back.#T3#
Poole shoots in looking for a takedown. Richardson tries to sprawl out of it but Poole keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richardson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Patrick Richardson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Richardson tries to clinch up but Poole circles away and keeps his distance.
Richardson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Richardson is looking to clinch.
Richardson lands with a nice combination. Poole backs away looking to recover.
Poole avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Richardson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Poole is looking to counter the offense by Richardson and move into the clinch.
Richardson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Poole.
Richardson tries to clinch up but Poole circles away and keeps his distance.
Poole wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Poole shoots in and gets a takedown into Richardson's guard.#ES2#
Richardson kicks Poole off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richardson tries to close the distance and clinch but Poole swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Poole tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Richardson manages to circle out of the way.
Poole tries for a takedown but Richardson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Richardson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Richardson lands a slapping body shot.
Poole takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Richardson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Olin Poole's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Richardson tries to clinch up.
Richardson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Poole really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Richardson throws a series of punches but Poole moves out of range.
A left and a right from Richardson both land. Nice combination.
Richardson fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Poole was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Poole holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Richardson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Poole lands a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Richardson scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Richardson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Richardson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Olin Poole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Richardson.
Richardson misses with some punches.
Poole is struggling to control the position.
Richardson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Poole 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. Poole gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Poole fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Richardson has closed the distance and engaged Poole in a clinch.
#T2#
Richardson has had enough of the clinch but Poole keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Richardson's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Poole breaks from the clinch.
Richardson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Richardson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poole fails with the takedown.
Richardson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richardson wants to clinch up but Poole keeps it at a distance.#T3##TD2#
Richardson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Poole knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Richardson on the ground.
Richardson wants to stand but Poole has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Poole wants to sweep but no luck.
Poole keeping moving, preventing Richardson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Poole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Richardson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Poole looking to control.
Richardson is fighting to break Poole's control of his arms but Poole is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Richardson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Poole's guard.#T4#
Poole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Richardson tries to clinch but Poole moves away
and Poole counters with a one-two to the body.
Richardson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Poole as he avoids it easily.
Richardson misses with a wild combination.
Poole shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Richardson as he avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richardson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Poole's calf.
Richardson scores with a hook to the body. Poole takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Olin Poole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patrick Richardson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Richardson misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Richardson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Richardson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Richardson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Gray scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.#ES2#
Smith is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gray presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Gray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Gray's takedown attempt.
Gray is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gray drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walton Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Gray controls the action.
Gray is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.#T1##BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Gray.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gray trying to land knees to the body.
Gray tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Walton Gray has been cut.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gray's head backwards.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gray as he jumps to the side.
As Smith looks to move away, Gray throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gray lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Gray counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Smith goes for a double leg but Gray avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gray continues to drive forward.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Gray counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch. #BC#
Gray breaks from the clinch.
Gray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Gray is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Gray and move into the clinch position.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gray is looking for a counter combo.
Gray is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith thumps Gray with a low kick.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Gray throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith looks winded!
Gray fails with the takedown.
Gray misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Gray wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gray tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Gray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice cross by Smith.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walton Gray's cut.
That's time! Gray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Smith forces Gray back against the cage and clinches.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith shoots in but Gray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gray is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gray sprawls well. Gray wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
As Smith backs away, Gray returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gray defends well and Smith ends up having to push Gray into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Walton Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smith.
Gray fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Gray sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Gray.
Gray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gray creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD#
Gray pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gray has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Gray's legs - danger averted.
Gray doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Gray had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.#SU2#
Smith stands up from Gray's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Gray in a clinch.
#T2##BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gray as he jumps to the side.
Gray leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gray wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gray blocks the body kick.
Gray appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gray misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gray defends it nicely.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Gray saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gray throws a quick counter kick to the body but Smith avoids it.
Gray tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
#CL#
Gray rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Gray pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gray throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Gray escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SU2#
Smith stands and steps away. Gray gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Gray shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Gray keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Walton Gray's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Gray jumps guard but Smith stands there with Gray around his waist. Gray gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gray tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gray just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Gray manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walton Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith stalls.
Gray tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Gray tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gray is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Gray.
#TD#
Gray pulls guard effortlessly.
Gray doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gray working a defensive guard here.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Gray has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Smith 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.
Gray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gray is looking for a counter combo.
Gray takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Smith looks for a takedown but Gray sprawls well.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gray circles away.
Gray shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Walton Gray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Gray against the cage.
Gray tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gray.
Gray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
Smith scores with a hook to the body.#TD2#
Smith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES2#
Smith scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Smith connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Gray tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gray tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Smith drags the fight down to the ground.
Walton Gray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gray is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Smith!
John Smith bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Richardson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gonzalez's waist but Gonzalez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Richardson off to one side.
Gonzalez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Richardson pinned against the cage. Richardson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Richardson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gonzalez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Richardson closes the distance and clinches up with Gonzalez, looking for a takedown. Richardson pushes Gonzalez against the cage but Gonzalez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Richardson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gonzalez.
Patrick Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Gonzalez.
No luck for Gonzalez with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Richardson defends it nicely.
Richardson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Richardson tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gonzalez or perhaps it was just good defense by Richardson, which made it look bad. #TD#
Richardson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gonzalez to the ground. Richardson is now in Gonzalez's guard.
Gonzalez has momentary wrist control but Richardson slips an elbow through the middle.
Richardson stays in close to Gonzalez's body and controls the position.
Richardson trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Richardson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gonzalez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Richardson wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gonzalez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Richardson defends well.
Richardson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzalez is keeping the position for now.
Richardson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gonzalez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Richardson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Richardson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Richardson wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Gonzalez keeping full guard, as Richardson tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Richardson checks a low kick from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez goes for a double leg but Richardson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Richardson continues to drive forward.
Gonzalez tries a head kick but it misses.
Richardson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gonzalez. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Richardson clinches with his opponent.
Richardson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gonzalez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Richardson has had enough of the clinch but Gonzalez keeps him there for the moment.
Gonzalez is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Richardson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Richardson avoids it really well and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Richardson or perhaps it was just good defense by Gonzalez, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick 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#
Nice sprawl there from Richardson as Gonzalez shoots in.
Richardson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch but Richardson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Richardson throws a counter high kick but Gonzalez was just alert enough to avoid it.
Richardson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left and a right from Richardson both land. Nice combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonzalez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gonzalez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Richardson.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown but Richardson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Richardson attempts a counter takedown but Gonzalez avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson fails with the takedown.
Gonzalez tries to counter with a clinch but Richardson shakes him off and moves away.
Gonzalez looks for a takedown but Richardson sprawls well.
Patrick Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Gonzalez.#T1#
Gonzalez misses with the combination.
Gonzalez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Richardson counters with a takedown into side control.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Richardson landing strikes.
Richardson trying to control the action but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Richardson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gonzalez!#T2#
Gonzalez tries to hold on but Richardson postures up.
Richardson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Richardson goes for an armbar but Gonzalez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gonzalez. #ES#
Richardson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gonzalez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Richardson manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Richardson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away.
Richardson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gonzalez defends it nicely.
Gonzalez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Richardson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gonzalez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Richardson wants to clinch.
Gonzalez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Richardson swivels and escapes.
Gonzalez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Richardson.#T4#
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gonzalez shoots in looking for a takedown. Richardson tries to sprawl out of it but Gonzalez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richardson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Richardson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gonzalez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Richardson misses with a takedown attempt - Gonzalez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gonzalez tries to counter with a clinch but Richardson shakes him off and moves away.
Patrick Richardson is winning the standup battle so far.
Richardson fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Richardson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Richardson is defended easily by Gonzalez.
Richardson fails to land with a series of punches.
Richardson leaves Gonzalez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Richardson tries to counter with a takedown but Gonzalez is quick to defend against it.
Gonzalez is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richardson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Richardson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet.
Gonzalez is trying to maintain the position but Richardson is very close to passing his half guard.
Gonzalez is not content to let Richardson control the position.
Gonzalez is looking for a sweep. Richardson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gonzalez is looking to control Richardson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SU#
Richardson decides to stand up.
Gonzalez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gonzalez fails with the takedown
and Richardson counters with a right hand to the body.
Gonzalez tries a head kick but it misses.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gonzalez wants to clinch up but Richardson keeps it at a distance.
Gonzalez darts in looking for a takedown but Richardson gets double underhooks and turns Gonzalez into the cage.
Patrick Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Gonzalez.#T3#
Richardson fails with the takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Richardson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Richardson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzalez keeps working. #T4##SU#
Richardson stands up and beckons Gonzalez to his feet.
Richardson is looking to clinch but Gonzalez is avoiding it.
Richardson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzalez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gonzalez wants to counter with a clinch but Richardson pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzalez looks for a takedown but Richardson sprawls well.
Juan Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patrick Richardson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gonzalez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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 Patrick Richardson.
Well Richardson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Richardson!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 838 Round 1
Date: Mar 28, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Monkey gets a clinch.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Monkey breaks the clinch.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Monkey throws a counter combo.
Monkey walks into a jab.#CL2#
Monkey moves into the clinch.
Monkey is working Smith over against the cage.#TD2#
Monkey jumps guard.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Monkey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Smith wants to sweep here but Monkey controlling him for the moment.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Monkey is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Monkey defends easily.
Monkey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Monkey looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Monkey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Smith is trying to keep Monkey in close.
Monkey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Monkey won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Monkey works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith moves into full guard.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Monkey looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Monkey with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Monkey has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Monkey's guard.#REVR#
Monkey wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Monkey controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Monkey has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smith off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.#CL2#
Monkey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Smith works on Monkey's body with a couple of short punches.
Monkey looking for a takedown.
Monkey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
Monkey lands a knee to the body.
#BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Monkey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Smith tries to counter by clinching up but Monkey breaks away and moves out of range.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spaff Monkey.#CL2#
Monkey moves into the clinch.
Monkey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Monkey pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monkey shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Monkey looks winded!
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Monkey or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spaff Monkey 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#
Smith throws a head kick but Monkey moves out of range.
#CL#
Smith forces Monkey back against the cage and clinches.
Monkey keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Monkey tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Monkey drops back down to his feet.
Monkey has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Monkey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monkey tries to clinch up.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monkey.
Monkey dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Monkey.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spaff Monkey.#T1#
Monkey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Monkey is breathing heavily.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Monkey fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Monkey but Monkey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Monkey counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Monkey tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Monkey to the ground. Monkey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkey tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monkey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monkey is looking for the big counter here.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Monkey counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Monkey to acknowledge the strikes.
John Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Monkey shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monkey dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Monkey's head and hops out.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Monkey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Monkey's front leg but catches the back leg as Monkey tries to avoid it.
Monkey leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Monkey or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Smith throws a quick counter kick to the body but Monkey avoids it.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Monkey clinches with his opponent.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Monkey has him pressed against the cage.
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage.
Monkey goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T4#
Monkey stuffs the takedown.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Monkey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Monkey somewhat.
Smith fires out a quick counter leg kick but Monkey just manages to avoid it.
Monkey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Monkey holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monkey tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Monkey walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Smith instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Spaff Monkey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Smith leaves Monkey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Monkey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Monkey.
Monkey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Monkey sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monkey dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Monkey looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Monkey just gets out of the way.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monkey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
John Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monkey wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Monkey fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Monkey defends well and Smith ends up having to push Monkey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Monkey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Monkey. Monkey maintains the clinch.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Monkey's takedown attempt.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spaff Monkey.
Monkey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Monkey.
Monkey tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Monkey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Monkey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Monkey shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Monkey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Monkey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Monkey has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Monkey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Monkey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Monkey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Monkey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Monkey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Monkey is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Monkey circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monkey.
Monkey looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Monkey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Monkey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Monkey slowing the pace effectively.
Smith tries to stall but Monkey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Monkey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Monkey walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Monkey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Monkey closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monkey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
John Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monkey can't get the takedown.
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 John Smith.
I think Monkey 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Spaff Monkey!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Spaff Monkey!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Spaff Monkey!
Spaff Monkey wins by unanimous decision!
John Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'IDK Thanks? K Bye...'.
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