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VF 8: Richardson Vs. Harrison PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Reed Jack really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 209.5, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Alijah Mcmahon was cancelled. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maverick Calhoun (ranked 5363 p4p, 5786 weight class) and Blaze Weeks (ranked 434 p4p, 449 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maverick Calhoun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blaze Weeks!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calhoun gets a clinch.
Weeks looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Weeks jumps guard but Calhoun stands there with Weeks around his waist. Weeks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Calhoun has had enough of the clinch but Weeks keeps him there for the moment.
Calhoun is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Calhoun has Weeks pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Calhoun pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Weeks tumbling to the mat - Calhoun dives into Weeks's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Calhoun controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calhoun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Calhoun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weeks is keeping the position for now.
Calhoun landing with the ground and pound.
Weeks wants to stand but Calhoun is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calhoun is working Weeks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Calhoun wants to pass the guard but Weeks is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Calhoun controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Calhoun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Calhoun closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Calhoun lands in his opponent's guard.
Calhoun decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Weeks, up you get!
Weeks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Calhoun defends it nicely.
Calhoun half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Calhoun closes the distance and clinches.
Weeks fails to pull guard.
Maverick Calhoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blaze Weeks.
Calhoun has hold of one of Weeks's legs. Weeks is fighting the takedown attempt but Calhoun gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Calhoun has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Calhoun decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Calhoun closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Weeks to the mat! Weeks manages to get full guard.
Calhoun seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Calhoun stopping the sweep attempt from Weeks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Weeks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Calhoun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maverick Calhoun dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Calhoun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Calhoun has Weeks pushed against the cage.
Weeks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Calhoun's efforts to push away.
Weeks is trying to pull guard but Calhoun has him pressed against the cage.
Calhoun jumps guard but Weeks stands there with Calhoun around his waist. Calhoun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Calhoun gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Weeks regains guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calhoun tries to free his leg and advance position but Weeks is retaining full guard.
Weeks is breathing heavily.
Calhoun is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Calhoun drops back looking for a leg! Weeks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Weeks manages to kick Calhoun off! Calhoun jumps back into Weeks's guard.
Calhoun wants to control from the top but Weeks keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Calhoun throws a strike but Weeks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Calhoun had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Weeks defends it easily.
Weeks trying to control but Calhoun is working from the bottom.
Calhoun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weeks can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Calhoun is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Calhoun kicks Weeks off and gets to his feet.
Calhoun 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.
Calhoun tries to free his leg and advance position but Weeks is retaining full guard.
Calhoun controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weeks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Calhoun drops back looking for a leg! Weeks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Weeks manages to kick Calhoun off! Calhoun jumps back into Weeks's guard.
Calhoun won't allow Weeks to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Weeks working for a triangle but Calhoun defends it easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Weeks gets tackled into the cage by Calhoun. Calhoun maintains the clinch.
Calhoun drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Weeks tries to pull guard but Calhoun won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Calhoun manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maverick Calhoun 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!
Weeks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Calhoun counters with a one-two to the body.
Calhoun drives through with a takedown into Weeks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Calhoun content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Calhoun stands and steps away. Weeks gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Calhoun's jab looks to have found its range, popping Weeks under the eye.
Calhoun could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Calhoun gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calhoun controls the position from side control.
Calhoun lands some shots froms side control.
Weeks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun tries to advance to mount but can't.
Maverick Calhoun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Calhoun working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Calhoun advances to mount.
Weeks sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Calhoun seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Weeks is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Calhoun connects with a nice short shot to Weeks's temple.
Calhoun takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weeks won't allow Calhoun to pass to mount.
Calhoun performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Calhoun stuffs the takedown.
Calhoun lands with a nice combination. Weeks backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun gets a double leg takedown into Weeks's guard.
Weeks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Calhoun is controlling him.
Weeks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Calhoun is one step ahead there.
Calhoun sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calhoun gets to his feet. Weeks looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that's the end of the fight!
Maverick Calhoun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Calhoun 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maverick Calhoun!
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Undercard bout
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Anthony Smith really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 188.5, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Middle Weight Jones was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blaze Cunningham (ranked 5349 p4p, 4409 weight class) and Brooks Warner (ranked 500 p4p, 459 weight class). Blaze Cunningham could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brooks Warner's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blaze Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brooks Warner!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunningham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cunningham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Warner but Warner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Warner is looking to clinch.
Cunningham drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Warner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cunningham stands up.
Warner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cunningham tries to avoid it but Warner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cunningham to the ground. Cunningham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Warner fails with the takedown
and Cunningham counters with a left and a right that stings Warner.
Cunningham goes for a double leg but Warner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Warner continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blaze Cunningham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cunningham has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Warner clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warner rolls, trying to escape but Cunningham keeps control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Warner taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blaze Cunningham!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Chandler (ranked 3161 p4p, 4884 weight class) and Lucas Lopez (ranked 222 p4p, 277 weight class). Lucas Lopez struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez instigates a clinch.
Lopez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chandler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chandler clinches.
Lopez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chandler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kyle Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Lopez.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Chandler shows good takedown defense.
Lopez scores with a takedown into Chandler's guard.
Chandler pulls Lopez in close to prevent any damage.
Chandler wants to stand but Lopez is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Chandler has momentary wrist control but Lopez slips an elbow through the middle.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Chandler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez is one step ahead there.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chandler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chandler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lopez slaps away a takedown attempt from Chandler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lopez has a takedown stuffed.
Chandler half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lopez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chandler sprawls well initially but Lopez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chandler is looking to improve his position.
Chandler keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lopez wants to stand but Chandler has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Chandler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chandler is defending against the submission attempts here by Lopez.
Chandler is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chandler is working hard here to advance position.
Chandler lands with a few short shots to the body.
Chandler keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chandler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chandler slowing the pace effectively.
Chandler manages to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Chandler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Chandler darts in and clinches Lopez up against the cage.
Chandler turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chandler manages to end up in side control.
Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Chandler happy to just control the position for now.
Lopez is trying to control Chandler's posture but Chandler avoids it.
Chandler controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler is chipping away with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez is looking to regain half guard here but Chandler keeps moving and retains side control.
Chandler decides to stand back up.
A low kick from Lopez is predictable there
and Chandler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lopez has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Chandler is on him like a limpet, forcing Lopez back against the cage.
Chandler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lopez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chandler after a bit of a struggle.
Lopez is trying to maintain a safe position but Chandler gets an underhook and turns Lopez into the cage.
Lopez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chandler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chandler has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lopez is trying to keep an underhook but Chandler manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez wants to improve his position but Chandler is controlling well.
Lopez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chandler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chandler passes the guard and advances to mount!
Chandler controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez tries to hold on but Chandler postures up.
Chandler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
 Lopez is rocked!
Chandler controlling the position easily from mount.
Lopez working to try and regain half guard.
Chandler controlling from the full mount.
Lopez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is trapped and Chandler is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Lopez is still in real trouble! Can Chandler finish him?
Lopez is trying to defend against the choke here but Chandler has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Chandler Tightens the hold and Lopez taps out furiously! Chandler displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Chandler!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Richardson (ranked 3139 p4p, 3257 weight class) and Walter Harrison (ranked 341 p4p, 351 weight class). Richardson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fear of the Dark. The crowd seem to be enjoying Harrison's choice of entrance music: STORMZY - AUDACITY (feat. HEADIE ONE). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Richardson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Walter Harrison!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Richardson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harrison throws a nice looking combination but Richardson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harrison feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Richardsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Harrison throws a looping overhand right but Richardson ducks down to avoid it.
Harrison throws a nice looking combination but Richardson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harrison slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Richardson gets tackled into the cage by Harrison. Harrison maintains the clinch.
Harrison is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Harrison taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Richardson.
Harrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harrison takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrison.
A counter left hand to the body from Richardson misses its target.
Richardson lands a body shot.
Harrison swings widly with a right hand
and Richardson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harrison thinking.
Richardson misses with a double jab.
Richardson throws a hook but Harrison blocks it.
Richardson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Richardson misses with a hook.
Harrison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harrison throws a hook but Richardson blocks it.
Harrison swings away with a body shot that misses
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harrison lands the left hand.
Harrison connects with a body shot that sends Richardson's belly button to the back.
Harrison tries to clinch up
and Richardson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walter Harrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richardson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Richardson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harrison takes the fight into the clinch.
Richardson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harrison lands a really nice looking cross but Richardson seems unphased.
Richardson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harrison pushes Richardson up against the cage in a clinch.
Harrison is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Richardson letting Harrison take a breather here.
Harrison receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Harrison is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Harrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Richardson misses.
Harrison throws out a counter right but Richardson avoids it with no problem.
Harrison misses with a looping right.
Richardson loads up on a big right hand but Harrison slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Harrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harrison lands a jab.
Harrison tries to close the distance and clinch but Richardson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Richardson misses the target.
Harrison lands with a nice body punch.
Harrison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Richardson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harrison doesn't seem phased though.
Richardson moves out of range as Harrison strikes.
Harrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richardson.
Harrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harrison jabs at Richardson's body.
Harrison looks to land a combination but Richardson avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richardson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harrison.
Harrison tries to clinch but Richardson moves away
and Richardson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Harrison. Those never looked like landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Richardson misses its target.
Harrison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Richardson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Harrison misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Harrison dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Richardson lands a lovely overhand right.
Harrison connects with a good right hand that stumbles Richardson. Richardson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harrison misses with a hook.
Richardson throwing a counter right hand but Harrison manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Harrison has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Harrison tries to clinch
and Richardson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harrison gets a clinch.
Harrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Richardson misses.
Richardson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Walter Harrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harrison moves to clinch but Richardson breaks away
and Richardson counters with a stiff right hand.
Harrison tries to clinch up but Richardson circles away and keeps his distance.
Richardson throws a lazy right hand but Harrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harrison misses with a hook to the body
and Richardson counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Harrison.
Harrison feints a jab promting Richardson to slip. Harrison then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Richardson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Richardson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harrison finds it's way round the side to connect with Richardson's head.
Harrison misses with a looping right.
Richardson takes a swing at Harrison's ribcage but misses.
Richardson takes one to the side of the head.
Richardson loads up on a big right hand but Harrison slips the punch.
Harrison unleashes a big counter combination but Richardson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Richardson throws a series of strikes that have Harrison backpedaling.
Harrison clinches up with Richardson and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrison holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Harrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison tries to stall but Richardson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Harrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richardson looks to land a combination but Harrison avoids it well.
Harrison misses with a body shot
and Harrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richardson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harrison looks to land a right hand but Richardson moved out of range.
Richardson tries to keep at a distance but Harrison has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harrison trying to stall but Richardson improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Harrison fails to land.
Harrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harrison manages to avoid it.
Richardson cracks a nice hook into Harrison's ribs.
Harrison throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Richardson to counter with a crisp jab.
Harrison scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Harrison lands an impressive looking overhand right. Richardson doesn't seem phased though.
Harrison misses with a right hand
and Richardson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Harrison with a nice cross.
Harrison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harrison misses with a left hand
and Richardson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Harrison is breathing heavily.
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!
Harrison doesn't manage to clinch there - Richardson circles away.
Richardson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harrison.
Richardson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrison.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richardson.
Harrison takes a swing at Richardson's ribcage but misses.
Harrison misses with a double jab.
Harrison misses with a body punch
letting Richardson counter with a right hand.
Richardson throws a combination. Harrison tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Harrison throws a nice looking combination but Richardson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Richardson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harrison.
It looked like Richardson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harrison misses with a body shot.
Harrison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Richardson just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harrison. Richardson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Richardson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Richardson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harrison throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Justin Richardson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Harrison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harrison tries to clinch but Richardson moves out of range.
Harrison takes the fight into the clinch.
Harrison swings wildly with an uppercut but Richardson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harrison lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harrison breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison throws a hook but Richardson blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Richardson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richardson throws out the jab.
Jab from Richardson.
Harrison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Harrison staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harrison misses with a straight right.
Richardson lands a lovely overhand right.
Harrison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Richardson slips a jab from Harrison.
Harrison connects with a looping right hand.
Harrison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richardson throws an overhand right that lands on Harrison's shoulder, as Harrison tries to avoid the shot.
Harrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Richardson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Richardson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Richardson looks to land a combination but Harrison avoids it well.
The crowd cheers as Harrison lands an impressive looking overhand right. Richardson doesn't seem phased though.
Richardson cracks Harrison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrison looks to land a right hand but Richardson moved out of range.
Richardson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harrison.
Harrison misses with the combination.
Harrison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Richardson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Harrison lands an impressive looking overhand right. Richardson doesn't seem phased though.
A shot to the liver by Richardson. Beautiful body shot.
Harrison misses the jab.
Harrison swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harrison blocks a jab.
Harrison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Harrison misses with a two punch combination.
Richardson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Richardson misses.
Richardson dips to his left and cracks Harrison with an uppercut!
Harrison is rocked!
Harrison throws a lazy uppercut
and Richardson counters with a stiff right hand.
Harrison is still on wobbly legs! Can Richardson finish him?
Harrison tries to close the distance and clinch but Richardson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Richardson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Richardson cracks a nice hook into Harrison's ribs.
Richardson throws a hook to the side of Harrison's head but Harrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harrison misses with a jab to the body
and Richardson counters with a left to the body.
Harrison just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Richardson. Beautiful body shot.
Richardson lands a nice shot to the body.
Richardson cracks Harrison with a good jab.
Richardson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Richardson drops Harrison with a huge uppercut! Harrison drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Richardson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Richardson!
Justin Richardson is the new lightweight champion!
Justin Richardson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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