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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Richardson (ranked 2925 p4p, 3877 weight class) and Craven Moorehead (ranked 285 p4p, 376 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Richardson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fear of the Dark. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craven Moorehead!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moorehead shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Richardson pinned against the cage. Richardson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moorehead shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Richardson counters with a stiff right hand.
Moorehead has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Moorehead fails to land the takedown.
Justin Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craven Moorehead.
Moorehead shoots in for a double leg but Richardson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Richardson lands a nice shot that snaps Moorehead's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moorehead fails with the takedown
and Richardson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moorehead throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Richardson's waist but Richardson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moorehead off to one side.
Moorehead doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moorehead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moorehead looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson connects with a single shot there.
Moorehead gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Richardson counters with a nice uppercut.
Richardson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moorehead shoots and misses
and Richardson counters with a right hand to the body.
Richardson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Richardson throws out a powerful jab.
Richardson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Moorehead fails with the takedown
and Richardson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Craven Moorehead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richardson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moorehead doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Richardson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Richardson with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moorehead misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Richardson!
Richardson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moorehead shoots and misses
and Richardson counters with a series of strikes. Moorehead will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moorehead takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Richardson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab from Richardson does it's job there.
Moorehead takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moorehead misses with a takedown
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Richardson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moorehead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Richardson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moorehead doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moorehead takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moorehead tries for a takedown but Richardson circles away easily
and Moorehead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richardson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Richardson sizes up Moorehead with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moorehead fails with the takedown
and Richardson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moorehead takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Richardson punishes Moorehead's body with a nice straight punch.
Richardson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Richardson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Richardson.
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!
Moorehead closes the distance but Richardson moves to the side
and Richardson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson works the jab nicely.
Moorehead shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Richardson to counter with a crisp jab.
Richardson lands with a good body shot.
Richardson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Richardson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moorehead shoots and misses
and Richardson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Moorehead doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Richardson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moorehead fails with the takedown
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moorehead gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Richardson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Richardson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moorehead at a distance.
A nice combination there by Richardson.
Moorehead gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Richardson to counter with a crisp jab.
Richardson cracks Moorehead with a good jab.
Moorehead doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Richardson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moorehead fails with the takedown
and Richardson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Justin Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craven Moorehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Moorehead has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Moorehead is breathing heavily.
Moorehead shoots in for a takedown but Richardson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Richardson lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson cracks Moorehead with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Moorehead with a poor takedown
and Richardson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Richardson lands a head shot.
Richardson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Richardson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moorehead can do to turn this around?
Richardson connects with the punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Moorehead might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Richardson has got the better of the exchanges.
A shot to the liver by Richardson. Beautiful body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Richardson.
Richardson scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Richardson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richardson lands a head shot.
Moorehead has his takedown stuffed
and Richardson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Richardson is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson connects with a single shot there.
Richardson scores with a nice strike.
Richardson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moorehead is trying desperately to land a takedown but Richardson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Moorehead.
Richardson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Richardson lands with a nice body punch.
Moorehead tries to clinch
and Richardson counters with a nice uppercut.
Justin Richardson is winning the standup battle so far.
Moorehead doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Richardson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moorehead has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Moorehead shoots and misses
enabling Richardson to counter with a crisp jab.
Richardson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Richardson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Moorehead is rocked!
Justin Richardson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Richardson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Richardson.
Moorehead is still on wobbly legs! Can Richardson finish him?
Moorehead gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Richardson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moorehead takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moorehead seems to have recovered his senses.
A right-left combo lands from Richardson.
Moorehead tries to move into range but Richardson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Moorehead throws a head kick but Richardson moves out of range.
Richardson lands a jab to Moorehead's midsection.
Richardson with a hook.
Moorehead with a lazy takedown attempt
and Richardson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Richardson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richardson scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Richardson jabs at Moorehead's body.
Richardson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Richardson duly obliges.
Moorehead takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moorehead gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Richardson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moorehead thinking.
Richardson scores with a one two! Moorehead had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Moorehead swings away with a body shot that misses
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moorehead shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Richardson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Richardson lands.
Richardson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Richardson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Richardson lands a slapping body shot.
Richardson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moorehead.
Richardson throws a big counter combination but Moorehead scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Moorehead with a lazy takedown attempt
and Richardson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moorehead takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Richardson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moorehead under the eye.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Richardson digs a good body shot into Moorehead's ribs.
Moorehead has his takedown stuffed
and Richardson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Justin Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craven Moorehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moorehead shoots and misses
and Richardson counters with a series of strikes. Moorehead will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moorehead takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Moorehead closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moorehead fails with a takedown attempt.
Moorehead takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Richardson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moorehead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moorehead misses with a takedown attempt
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Richardson scores with a jab to the body.
Moorehead walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Moorehead fails with the takedown
and Richardson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Richardson works the jab nicely.
Justin Richardson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson lands a really nice looking cross but Moorehead seems unphased.
Moorehead scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richardson is trying to stand back up but Moorehead is controlling him
Richardson is refusing to be controlled, as Moorehead sits in half guard.
Moorehead has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Moorehead is working for a guillotine from mount but Richardson frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moorehead looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Moorehead wants to take Richardson's back here but Richardson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Moorehead working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Richardson wants to control but Moorehead is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moorehead wants to control the pace but Richardson is squirming around nicely.
Richardson is controlling an arm, preventing Moorehead from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Moorehead controlling his opponent.
Richardson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Moorehead.
Richardson tries to buck Moorehead off but he can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Richardson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Richardson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Richardson!
After winning the bout, Justin Richardson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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