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Event:
CFC 417
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1# Richmond on the wrong end of a nice hook. Diego throws a body punch but Richmond moves out of range. Richmond unleashes a big counter combination but Diego bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. A head kick misses from Richmond. Diego changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Diego cracks Richmond with a good jab.#CL# Diego closes the distance and clinches. Richmond is trying to break free. Diego is looking to control Richmond's arms but Richmond gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diego has his back to the cage. A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land. A short left from Diego. Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Richmond.
Richmond is trying to break the clinch but Diego is controlling him.#BC2# Richmond breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Diego clinches up against the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Richmond - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Richmond trying to control the position but instead, Diego has worked for underhooks and has pushed Richmond into the cage. Diego prevents a body shot from Richmond. #T1# Diego misses with some punches.
Richmond missing with knees to the body.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body. Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Richmond.
#BC2# Richmond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Diego has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diego lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Richmond or not. Richmond is trying to break free. Richmond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Diego to work.
Diego lands an uppercut. Richmond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Richmond trying to control the position but instead, Diego has worked for underhooks and has pushed Richmond into the cage. Richmond blocks an uppercut.
Diego blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A nice right hand lands inside from Diego. #T2# Richmond is pushing Diego up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Richmond wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2# Richmond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Diego cracks Richmond with an open hand slap. Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL# Diego clinches up with Richmond and pushes him back against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Richmond is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Richmond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Richmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diego misses with a series of wild punches.
Despite the aggression on Richmond's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Diego punishes Richmond's body with a nice straight punch.#T3# Richmond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Richmond takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Diego connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Diego does it's job there.#CL# Diego takes the fight into the clinch. A battle for position here, against the cage. Diego throws a head punch that misses. Diego scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2# Richmond manages to break the clinch.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richmond. As Diego backs off Richmond throws a huge counter combo but Diego manages to avoid it all. Diego scores with a jab to the head.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4# Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richmond backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Richmond's elbow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego. Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Richmonds head. A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land. Richmond struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego throws a head punch that misses. Richmond tries to break free but Diego pushes him back against the cage. A short uppercut from Diego. Richmond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richmond can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego. #BC2# Richmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richmond takes one to the chin there. Diego scores with a leg kick.
#CL# Diego rushes Richmond and presses him up against the cage. With the fighters up against the cage, Richmond throws an elbow but misses. Diego lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spawn Diego 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##CL# Diego rushes Richmond and presses him up against the cage. Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Diego leaning his opponent against the cage. Diego lands an uppercut. Richmond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diego has him pressed against the cage. Richmond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow. Diego has Richmond pressed against the cage, preventing Richmond from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A short left from Diego. Richmond wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Richmond tries to stall but Diego uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Richmond's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Richmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Diego has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richmond is trying to break the clinch but Diego has him pressed against the cage. Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1# Diego lands a shot to the body. Richmond misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diego.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego lands with a light punch inside. Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richmond can do to turn this around? Richmond is trying to push Diego away but Diego has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Richmond is trying to break the clinch but Diego is controlling him. Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Richmond controls the action.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richmond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diego has him pressed against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Richmond's face as he tries to break the clinch. Diego lands with a right to the head. Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Diego misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Richmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richmond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Spawn Diego is winning the standup battle so far.#CL# Diego moves into the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land. Richmond takes a shot to the head. #T2# Richmond can't break the clinch.
Diego lands a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Diego misses with some punches.
Diego presses Richmond against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Diego misses with a body punch.
Richmond tries to break free but Diego pushes him back against the cage. Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A nice right hand lands inside from Diego. Richmond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. A right hand to the body from Diego.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Richmond's head. Diego lands with a short shot to the head. Diego misses with a hook from the clinch. Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Richmond has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego has Richmond pressed against the cage, preventing Richmond from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Diego lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Richmond or not. #BC2# Richmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diego connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3##CL# Diego has Richmond up against the cage in a clinch.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Richmond is trying to break the clinch but Diego is controlling him. Richmond has had enough of the clinch but Diego keeps him there for the moment. Richmond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Diego. Diego lands with a light punch inside. Richmond pressing his opponent against the cage. Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Diego works on Richmond's body with a couple of short punches. Diego scores with a shoulder strike. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Diego presses Richmond against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4# Diego working aggressively here.
Spawn Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far. Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2# Richmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Richmond on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC# Richmond is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL# Diego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richmond, pushing him back against the cage. Richmond is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him? Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richmond backwards. Richmond is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Diego misses with a short punch on the inside. Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Richmond backwards. #BC2# Richmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Diego gets tackled into the cage by Richmond. Richmond maintains the clinch. Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut. A shot in the inside from Diego. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego. A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego. Diego lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Richmond. Diego working aggressively here.
Diego unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Richmond! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Diego is unloading with more strikes now! Richmond drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spawn Diego!
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Event:
CFC 416 - Relaunch
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1# Richmond throws the left hand but Munson avoids the punch easily. Munson thinks about countering with a body kick. Munson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight. Richmond lands with a nice combination. Munson backs away looking to recover.#CUT2# It looks like Robert Munson has been cut. Munson thows a body kick. Richmond tries to catch it but that hurt him. Richmond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Munson circles away quickly and effectively. Richmond looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Richmond throws a series of punches but Munson avoids them all with ease. Munson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A head kick by Richmond misses and Munson counters with an inside leg kick. Munson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Munson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. 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! Richmond tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Munson counters with a straight right hand. Munson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Richmond steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Munson. That one must have hurt. A head kick by Richmond misses and Munson counters with a nice uppercut. Richmond moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A nice leg kick lands there from Munson. Richmond misses with a head kick.
#T1# A head kick by Richmond misses and Munson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Richmond looks to throw a body kick and Munson counters with a straight right hand.#ROC# Richmond is rocked! Richmond throws a head kick but Munson moves out of range.
Richmond is still on wobbly legs! Can Munson finish him? A head kick by Richmond misses and Munson counters with a leg kick. Richmond seems to have recovered his senses. Richmond looks winded! Munson jabs Richmond to the body, keeping him at a distance. Richmond throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Munson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Richmond sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Jab by Munson. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Munson.
A low kick from Richmond is predictable there and Munson scores with a counter punch that sends Richmond to the canvas! Munson smells blood - he's punishing Richmond with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Richmond has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Munson! Robert Munson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
UGD 40:Escobarre Vs Munson
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1# Fist with a jab. Richmond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Fist thuds his right hand into Richmond's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Richmond misses with a two punch combination.
Richmond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richmond goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2# It looks like Fifth Fist has been cut.#KD2# Richmond drops Fist with a beautiful combination! Fist stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Richmond is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Fist is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fist blocks a head kick by Richmond.
Richmond moves out of range of the strikes. Richmond feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Fist collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Charles Richmond! During a confident post fight interview, Charles Richmond thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. Fifth Fist was interviewed post fight and said 'My daddy can win ur daddy!'.
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Event:
UGD 35:Wax Vs Westlund
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1# Richmond throws a head kick that misses and Sturm counters with a three punch combo that has Richmond backing up. Richmond nods at Sturm to acknowledge the strikes. Richmond takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Richmond throws a head kick but Sturm moves out of range.
Richmond is looking to clinch but Sturm is avoiding it.
Sturm avoids the head kick by Richmond.
Sturm scores with a kick to the midsection. Sturm throws out a powerful jab.#ROC# Richmond is rocked! Richmond throws a head kick that misses and Sturm counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felix Sturm! Felix Sturm spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
UGD 32:O Donno Vs Wayne
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1# Maafala tries to clinch there but Richmond circles away.
Maafala wants to clinch up but Richmond keeps it at a distance. Maafala's jab looks to have found its range, popping Richmond under the eye. Maafala is looking to clinch. #CL# Richmond closes the distance and clinches. Maafala lands a nice knee to the body. Maafala tries to work over Richmond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A knee to the head by Maafala.
#CUT2# It looks like Charles Richmond has been cut. Maafala lands a big right hand that drops Richmond! The killer instinct kicks in and Maafala finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Maafala!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Itula Maafala!
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Event:
UGD 30:Escobarre Vs Richmond
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Richmond pushes Escobarre up against the cage in a clinch. Escobarre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2# Richmond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Richmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Richmond blocks a jab. Richmond tries to clinch up and Escobarre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Richmond tries to clinch there but Escobarre circles away.
Good exchange - Escobarre coming out on top. Richmond misses with a two punch combination.
Escobarre lands with a nice body punch. Escobarre lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Richmond looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Escobarre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richmond manages to avoid it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Richmond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Escobarre, pushing him back against the cage. Richmond lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Richmond. Escobarre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobarre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Escobarre lands a hook that snaps the head of Richmond backwards. Escobarre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1# Escobarre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC# Richmond is rocked! Richmond is looking to control Escobarre's arms but Escobarre gets an underhook and turns him. Now Richmond has his back to the cage. Richmond is still on wobbly legs! Can Escobarre finish him? Escobarre creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Richmond with a big uppercut! Richmond tries to clinch up but Escobarre pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Richmond to the mat! Richmond covers up and Escobarre unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pablo Escobarre! A victorious Pablo Escobarre thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
UGD 27:Dykstra Vs Fist
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1# Richmond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Richmond tries to grapple but his opponent circles enabling Karlsson to counter with a crisp jab. Richmond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karlsson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Good leg kick by Karlsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Richmond darts in trying to clinch and Karlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Charles Richmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A head kick by Richmond misses and Karlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Karlsson misses with a looping left. As Karlsson tries to get set, Richmond tries to push him back and clinch up but Karlsson manages to avoid the attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Richmond closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT# It looks like Karl Karlsson has been cut. Richmond swings widly with a right hand
and Karlsson counters with a straight right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Richmond tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Karlsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Richmond closes the distance but Karlsson moves to the side and Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand. Richmond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Crack! A monster head kick from Richmond and Karlsson falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Richmond!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Charles Richmond! Charles Richmond decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
UGD 25:Poole Vs Palmer
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1# Richmond takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ruth dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Richmond tries to clinch up. Despite the aggression on Ruth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Ruth connects with a jab.#CL# Richmond clinches up against the cage. Richmond is trying to maintain a safe position but Ruth gets an underhook and turns Richmond into the cage. Richmond trying to control the position but instead, Ruth has worked for underhooks and has pushed Richmond into the cage. Richmond tries a body shot but Ruth blocks it.
#BC# Richmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Richmond has managed to clinch.
Ruth goes for a takedown attempt but Richmond pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Richmond tries to clinch but Ruth moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Richmond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruth paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL# Richmond closes the distance and pushes Ruth back into the cage. Ruth tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ruth has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Richmond avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Charles Richmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Ruth. Ruth tries to score a body lock takedown but Richmond shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Richmond has had enough of the clinch but Ruth keeps him there for the moment.#T1##BC# Richmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Richmond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL# Richmond clinches. Richmond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# Ruth breaks the clinch.
Richmond moves in looking to clinch but Ruth pushes him off. A head kick by Richmond misses letting Ruth counter with a right hand. Richmond closes the distance looking to clinch and Ruth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2# Richmond is rocked! Richmond tries to clinch but Ruth moves away and Ruth counters with a right hand to the body. Richmond wants to clinch but Ruth slips to the side and Ruth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Richmond is breathing heavily. Richmond tries to clinch and Ruth scores with a counter punch that sends Richmond to the canvas! Ruth smells blood - he's punishing Richmond with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Richmond has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Ruth!
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Event:
UGD 22:Gallagher Vs Olofson
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Richmond closes the distance and clinches. A nice left hand lands by Richmond.
Richmond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gustafsson tries a body shot but Richmond blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Richmond. Gustafsson takes a shot to the head. A nice left hand lands by Richmond.
#CUT# It looks like Emil Gustafsson has been cut.#BC# Richmond manages to break the clinch.
Richmond fails to land with a series of punches.
Gustafsson jabs Richmond to the body, keeping him at a distance. Gustafsson avoids the head kick by Richmond.
Richmond throws a series of punches but Gustafsson moves out of range. #CL# Richmond closes the distance and pushes Gustafsson back into the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC# Richmond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Richmond closes the distance and clinches. Gustafsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gustafsson. Richmond has Gustafsson pressed against the cage.
Richmond definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Gustafsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1# Richmond throws a head punch that misses. Gustafsson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Richmond up against the cage. Gustafsson trying to stall but Richmond improves his position.
Gustafsson lands with a short shot to the head. Richmond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Gustafsson. Richmond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gustafsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gustafsson tries to stall but Richmond uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Richmond lands a shoulder strike. A quick uppercut on the inside from Richmond. Richmond lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gustafsson. Gustafsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richmond softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Gustafsson is trying to stall.
Gustafsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Richmond is keeping busy. Gustafsson is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage. Gustafsson looks winded! Richmond will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gustafsson up against the cage.#T2# Richmond tries to work over Gustafsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch blocked on the inside by Richmond. #BC# Richmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Richmond clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Richmond is struggling to control the position. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Richmond. Richmond lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC# Richmond breaks the clinch.
#CL# Richmond moves into the clinch successfully.
Gustafsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Richmond gets an underhook and turns Gustafsson into the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Gustafsson seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.#TD2# Richmond is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gustafsson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Richmond to the mat. Richmond regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Richmond has his hands on Gustafsson's head, controlling the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES# Richmond has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gustafsson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3# Richmond throws a head kick that misses. Gustafsson wants to counter the offense by Richmond and move into the clinch position. Gustafsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Gustafsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gustafsson feints a counter leg kick.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Richmond breaks the clinch.
Gustafsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Charles Richmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL# Richmond gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Gustafsson just leaning against Richmond, taking a breather. #BC# Richmond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The fight stays on the outside here - Richmond looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Gustafsson tries to counter with a clinch but Richmond shakes him off and moves away. Some wild striking there from Richmond.
#T4# Richmond wants to clinch and Gustafsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Richmond is looking to clinch but Gustafsson is avoiding it.
Richmond is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Richmond wants to clinch. Richmond throws a head kick that misses. Gustafsson is looking for the big counter here. Charles Richmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Richmond tries to clinch up but Gustafsson circles away and keeps his distance. Richmond tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Gustafsson misses.#CL# Richmond moves into the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gustafsson looking to slow down the pace here. Richmond lands a hook to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Richmond dominated that round. The cut man is working on Emil Gustafsson's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Richmond tries to close the distance and clinch but Gustafsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Richmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Richmond wants to clinch. Gustafsson shoots in but Richmond avoids the takedown attempt easily. Richmond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gustafsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Richmond just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL# Richmond clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Richmond lands a right hand. Richmond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Richmond digs a right hand underneath Gustafsson's ribcage. Gustafsson let out a lung full of air as it connected. Gustafsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Richmond fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gustafsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1# The fight stays on the outside here - Richmond looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Richmond throws out a powerful jab. Richmond moves in looking to clinch but Gustafsson pushes him off.#CL# Richmond has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richmond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gustafsson can do to turn this around? A short body shot lands from Richmond as the two fighters clinch.
Richmond digs a right hand underneath Gustafsson's ribcage. Gustafsson let out a lung full of air as it connected. Gustafsson is breathing heavily. Gustafsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Richmond controls his hands.
Richmond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gustafsson can't find room to land a body shot as Richmond controls the action.
Charles Richmond has scored more points in the clinch so far. A head punch on the inside from Richmond fails to land. Richmond lands with a short head shot on the inside. Richmond digs a right hand underneath Gustafsson's ribcage. Gustafsson let out a lung full of air as it connected. Richmond lands a body shot. Richmond working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2##BC# Richmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Richmond moves into range and clinches up with Gustafsson. Richmond lands a body punch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Richmond presses Gustafsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Richmond gets through Gustafsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Richmond scores with a shoulder strike. Gustafsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Richmond lands a body shot in the clinch.
Richmond lands a shot to the body. Richmond lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gustafsson or not. Richmond lands a hook to the side of the head. Richmond lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Richmond. Richmond working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC# Richmond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Richmond closes the distance and pushes Gustafsson back into the cage. Richmond lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Richmond.
#T3# Richmond misses with a punch to the body.
Gustafsson misses with the head strike.
Richmond lands with a short head shot on the inside. A left hand lands to the body for Richmond.
Richmond lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gustafsson backwards. Richmond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Richmond. Richmond lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gustafsson. Richmond pushes Gustafsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Richmond lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT# That has opened up Emil Gustafsson's cut even more. Richmond taking a breather. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Richmond creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC# Gustafsson is rocked! Richmond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gustafsson backwards. Gustafsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Richmond finish him? Richmond lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gustafsson to his knees! Richmond keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Richmond! Charles Richmond seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
UGD 18:Lewis Vs Hooper
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1# Richmond tries to clinch up.#CL2# Richmond moves into the clinch successfully.
Richmond can't break the clinch.
Richmond is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Escobarre tries to throw a body punch but Richmond avoids it by throwing Escobarre back against the cage. Richmond is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Escobarre keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Richmond's efforts to push away. Richmond lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobarre backwards. #TD# Escobarre pulls guard. #SU2# Escobarre is working an open guard so Richmond takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Richmond fails in his attempt to clinch. Escobarre's corner calls for a 1-2. Escobarre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Richmond looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Richmond throws a series of punches but Escobarre avoids them all with ease. #CL2# Richmond has Escobarre up against the cage in a clinch.
Richmond struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobarre controls his hands.
#T1# Richmond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobarre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richmond backwards. Richmond tries a body shot but Escobarre blocks it.
#BC2# Richmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richmond tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Escobarre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A jab from Escobarre does it's job there. Richmond fails in his attempt to clinch. Escobarre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Escobarre swings for the body but Richmond moves out of range.
Escobarre swats away the attempt to clinch by Richmond. Richmond tries to bum rush Escobarre with a series of wild strikes but Escobarre uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Richmond slips under a jab from Escobarre. Richmond pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Richmond is looking to land body kicks.#T2# A shot to the liver by Escobarre. Beautiful body shot. Richmond throws a sloppy head kick and Escobarre moves out of range easily. #KD# Escobarre drops Richmond with a right and a left! Escobarre comes rushing in but Richmond regains his composure and manages to keep Escobarre in guard.
#ROC# Richmond is rocked! 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! Richmond looking to control.
Richmond is still in real trouble! Can Escobarre finish him? The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Escobarre works over Richmond with some ground and pound from guard. Escobarre controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Escobarre is in close to Richmond's body, working some short punches and elbows. Escobarre is in close to Richmond's body, working some short punches and elbows. Escobarre with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Escobarre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Escobarre has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Escobarre scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3# Richmond tries to land a sweep but no joy. Richmond seems to have recovered his senses. Escobarre throws a strike but Richmond rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Escobarre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB# Escobarre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richmond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richmond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Escobarre pulls Richmond in close to prevent any damage. This is a sustained period of stalling by Escobarre. Escobarre looking to control but Richmond passes into half guard.
#T4# Richmond prevents Escobarre from improving his position. Richmond is thwarting Escobarre's attempts to control the position. Richmond controlling the action here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobarre 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# Escobarre circles away from the clinch attempt and Escobarre counters with a lovely straight right hand! Escobarre checks a leg kick nicely. Richmond tries to clinch there but Escobarre circles away.
Charles Richmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Escobarre misses with a hook. Charles Richmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Richmond tries to clinch there but Escobarre circles away.
Escobarre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Richmond sees it coming and avoids it easily. Richmond lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Richmond tries to clinch but Escobarre moves away and Escobarre counters with a stiff right hand. Escobarre scores with the left hand. Richmond knows he should have avoided that one. Richmond throws a right hand that Escobarre ducks under and follows up with a left that Escobarre also avoids with ease. Pablo Escobarre is winning the standup battle so far. Escobarre throws a big shot that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Richmond takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Escobarre cracks Richmond with an open hand slap. Escobarre digs a good body shot into Richmond's ribs. 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! Richmond looks for the body kick but Escobarre saw that one coming. Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Escobarre! Richmond is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Escobarre! After winning the bout, Pablo Escobarre 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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Event:
UGD 15:KaSolomon Vs Richmond
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1# Richmond scores with a push kick. Richmond is looking to take this fight into the clinch. KaSolomon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. KaSolomon shoots in for a double leg but Richmond sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2# Richmond clinches up against the cage. Richmond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Richmond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with KaSolomon's elbow. Richmond stalling the fight.
Richmond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Richmond misses with a punch to the body.
KaSolomon is looking for a takedown. KaSolomon has Richmond pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Richmond manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaka KaSolomon. That's going to take a lot out of him. A right handed body shot lands from Richmond.
#BC2# Richmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1# Richmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. KaSolomon tries to counter with a takedown but Richmond is quick to defend against it. Richmond fakes the leg kick and cracks KaSolomon in the body. KaSolomon is breathing heavily.#CL2# Richmond clinches. Richmond lands a left hand.
Richmond manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Richmond.
#BC2# Richmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Richmond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. KaSolomon feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2# Richmond gets a clinch. Richmond misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# Richmond manages to break the clinch.
Richmond misses with a head kick.
#T2##CL2# Richmond rushes KaSolomon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Richmond lands a left hand that snaps the head of KaSolomon backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Richmond misses with a body punch.
KaSolomon has been working on his balance at Abobomination Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Richmond. A nice left hand lands by Richmond.
Richmond misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# Richmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richmond wants to clinch up but KaSolomon keeps it at a distance. KaSolomon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2# Richmond gets a clinch. #BC2# Richmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Richmond closes the distance and clinches. KaSolomon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Richmond to keep the fight standing. Richmond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richmond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with KaSolomon's elbow. Richmond lands an uppercut.#T3##BC2# Richmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Richmond moves into range and clinches up with KaSolomon. Richmond misses with a body punch.
KaSolomon tries to pull guard but Richmond holds him up against the cage and eventually KaSolomon drops back down to his feet.
Richmond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Richmond lands on the inside with an uppercut. KaSolomon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Richmond gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Richmond gets through KaSolomon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Richmond stops a takedown attempt from KaSolomon.
KaSolomon prevents a body shot from Richmond. KaSolomon wants a takedown.
#T4##TD# KaSolomon pulls guard. Richmond 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. Richmond wants to stand but KaSolomon is controlling his posture from full guard. Richmond stays in close to KaSolomon's body and controls the position. KaSolomon looking for a sweep. Not yet KaSolomon, not yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Richmond controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Richmond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# KaSolomon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richmond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richmond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Richmond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. KaSolomon is keeping the position for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Richmond dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# A low kick from Richmond is predictable there #TD# so KaSolomon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Richmond keeping moving, preventing KaSolomon from controlling successfully. Richmond really doesn't want to stay on the ground with KaSolomon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. KaSolomon preventing the sweep. KaSolomon wants to control from the top but Richmond keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. KaSolomon is really struggling to control Richmond but he's trying to hold on to the position. Richmond seems keen to control KaSolomon's posture. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Richmond. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. KaSolomon throws an elbow that misses. Richmond uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in KaSolomon's guard. Nice move by Richmond!#REVB##T1# Richmond postures up.
Richmond's corner is telling him to maintain position. Richmond must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. KaSolomon looking for a sweep. Not yet KaSolomon, not yet. #SUB# KaSolomon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richmond is aware though and is defending well. Richmond showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB# KaSolomon is looking for a triangle but Richmond pushes his legs off easily.
#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB# KaSolomon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# KaSolomon working for a triangle but Richmond defends it easily.
Richmond slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Richmond has been the more effective fighter overall so far. KaSolomon wants to control the position but Richmond says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Richmond sitting and controlling from the half guard. KaSolomon is trying to get back to full guard.#T3# Well, if Richmond is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
KaSolomon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richmond is working away from the top position though.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. A head kick misses from Richmond. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Richmond pushes KaSolomon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2# Richmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4# Richmond throws a series of punches but KaSolomon moves out of range. KaSolomon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Richmond wants to clinch but KaSolomon slips to the side#TD# and KaSolomon counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2# Richmond has his feet on KaSolomon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Richmond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2# Richmond closes the distance and clinches.#BC2# Richmond breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Richmond.
KaSolomon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Richmond sprawls and moves away.#CL2# KaSolomon tries to keep at a distance but Richmond has taken the fight into the clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2# Richmond breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Richmond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Richmond fails to land with a series of punches.
KaSolomon blocks a head kick by Richmond.
#CL2# Richmond pushes KaSolomon up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Richmond manages to break the clinch.
KaSolomon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2# It looks like Shaka KaSolomon has been cut.#CL2# KaSolomon tries to keep at a distance but Richmond has taken the fight into the clinch. KaSolomon looking to slow down the pace here. KaSolomon blocks a body shot from Richmond. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. KaSolomon prevents a body shot from Richmond. Richmond pushes KaSolomon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Richmond lands a left hand that snaps the head of KaSolomon backwards. #T1# Richmond misses with a punch to the body.
Richmond scores with a shoulder strike. Richmond tries to throw a body punch but KaSolomon avoids it by throwing Richmond back against the cage. Richmond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Richmond struggles to land a body shot inside as KaSolomon controls his hands.
Richmond struggles to land a body shot inside as KaSolomon controls his hands.
KaSolomon blocks a body shot from Richmond. #BC2# Richmond breaks from the clinch.
Richmond tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD# and KaSolomon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. KaSolomon being controlled here momentarily. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Richmond can do anything to dispel that myth. Richmond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shaka KaSolomon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# KaSolomon looking to sit in guard and control but Richmond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# KaSolomon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Richmond manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Richmond wants to sweep here but KaSolomon controlling him for the moment. KaSolomon passes Richmond's left leg - he's now in half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Richmond wants to improve his position but KaSolomon is controlling well.
Richmond is not content to let KaSolomon control the position.#T3# KaSolomon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Richmond keeping hold of KaSolomon's head, controlling as best he can. Richmond's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Richmond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Richmond blocking the ground and pound attempt from KaSolomon. Richmond is looking to control KaSolomon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Richmond avoid being mounted? KaSolomon is pressing down on Richmond's thigh, looking to free his foot. Richmond is holding on for now. #T4# 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.#SUB# KaSolomon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
KaSolomon thows a huge punch but Richmond dodges it nicely.
Richmond is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of KaSolomon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take KaSolomon's back! Richmond controls the action. Charles Richmond is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. KaSolomon wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Charles Richmond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Richmond 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Richmond! Charles Richmond seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
UGD 13:Gallagher Vs Fleshou
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Richmond has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Richmond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Walker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Walker tries to break the clinch but Richmond is controlling the position. Richmond tries to throw a body punch but Walker avoids it by throwing Richmond back against the cage. Walker has had enough of the clinch but Richmond keeps him there for the moment.#BC# Richmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Richmond tries to clinch and Walker counters with a body kick. Richmond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Walker lands a right hook to the body.
Richmond swings widly with a right hand
and Walker counters with a straight right hand. Walker cracks Richmond with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Walker misses with a wild body shot. Richmond tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it. Walker unleashes a big counter combination but Richmond bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL# Richmond clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Richmond lands an uppercut. Walker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2# Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Walker circles away from the clinch attempt and Walker counters with a stiff right hand. #T1# Richmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richmond tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range. Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Richmond. Walker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Richmond wants to clinch and Walker counters with a left to the body. Richmond throws a right hand that Walker ducks under and follows up with a left that Walker also avoids with ease. Richmond wants to clinch but Walker slips to the side and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Richmond tries to clinch up and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Charles Richmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Richmond tries to clinch up and Walker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2# Richmond throws a low kick but it's checked well by Walker. Walker throws a shot to the body.
Walker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Richmond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Walker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Richmond rather than just go for the knockout. Richmond wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance. Walker throws a fast counter high kick but Richmond manages to duck under it in time. Walker keeps the fight on the outside. Richmond throws a lazy body kick and Walker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. This has been an exciting period of action! Walker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walker! But no joy. Walker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Richmond momentarily.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt letting Walker counter with a right hand. Richmond closes the distance but Walker moves to the side enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab. #T3# Walker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Richmond in his tracks. Richmond closes the distance but Walker moves to the side and Walker counters with a left to the body. Richmond misses with a body kick. Walker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Richmond fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Walker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Richmond.#CL# Walker tries to keep at a distance but Richmond has taken the fight into the clinch. Richmond softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2# Walker breaks from the clinch.
Walker lands a glancing blow to the side of Richmond's head. Richmond tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Walker looks like he wants to counter punch here. Richmond throws a push kick but Walker slaps the foot to one side. Walker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The fight stays on the outside here - Richmond looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Walker is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T4# Richmond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Richmond falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Walker counter with a right hand. Richmond throws a leg kick that misses. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Richmond 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 Walker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Walker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL# Richmond gets a clinch. #BC# Richmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Richmond takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Richmond misses with a head kick.
Richmond connects with an inside leg kick. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Walker!
#CL# Richmond moves into the clinch successfully.
Richmond prevents Walker from breaking the clinch. Richmond misses with some punches.
#BC# Richmond breaks the clinch.
Richmond takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Walker dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Richmond walks into a left hand. #ROC2# Richmond is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round! Richmond tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Oh Richmond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Richmond tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Walker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Richmond seems to have got his legs back now. Richmond moves to clinch but Walker breaks away and Walker counters with a lovely shot to the body. Walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A cross from Walker lands.#KD# Richmond lands a big head kick that sends Walker tumbling to the mat! Richmond takes a step backwards and waves Walker back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT# It looks like John Walker has been cut. 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! Richmond wants to clinch. Richmond has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Walker throws a right and a left that both miss. Richmond tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range. Walker lands a right hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Walker - that will leave a mark!
#T1# Richmond fails in his attempt to clinch. Richmond misses with a hook
and Walker counters with an outside leg kick.
Walker throws a right and a left that Richmond avoids nicely. A jab from Walker finds it's way through Richmond's defenses. Richmond looks to clinch and Walker counters with a lovely shot to the body. Walker lands a glancing blow to the side of Richmond's head. Walker has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A head kick misses from Richmond. Walker cracks Richmond with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Walker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Richmond will feel that in the morning.#CL# Richmond forces Walker back against the cage and clinches. Walker wants to get back to striking at distance but Richmond won't allow it.
Richmond misses with a hook from the clinch. Nice body punch from Richmond. #BC# Richmond breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Richmond tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it. A kick lands to the mid section there for Richmond.#T2##CL# Richmond rushes Walker and presses him up against the cage. Richmond scores with a hook to the body. Richmond lands with a right to the head. Walker is trying to push Richmond away but Richmond has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Richmond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richmond stalling.
#BC2# Walker breaks from the clinch.
Walker misses with an uppercut. Richmond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Richmond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away. Richmond wants to clinch and Walker counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Richmond bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Richmond tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range. Walker throws a right and a left that Richmond avoids nicely. Walker throws a head kick that misses. As Walker tries to get set, Richmond tries to push him back and clinch up but Walker manages to avoid the attempt.#T3##CL# Richmond moves into range and clinches up with Walker. Richmond throws a punch but it's blocked by Walker. Richmond keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Walker's efforts to push away. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Walker can't break the clinch.
Walker tries to break free but Richmond pushes him back against the cage. Richmond is trying to maintain a safe position but Walker gets an underhook and turns Richmond into the cage. Richmond lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Richmond lands a nice uppercut. Walker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Walker lands with a right to the head. Richmond cracks Walker with a nice body shot. Richmond lands a body shot. #BC# Richmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Walker walks into a stiff left hand from Richmond.#KD# Richmond drops Walker with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Walker looks back up at him and smiles so Richmond waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC# Walker is rocked! 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! Richmond wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance. Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can Richmond finish him? A combination from Richmond does no damage. Walker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Walker seems to have recovered his senses.#T4# Richmond tries to clinch but Walker moves away letting Walker counter with a right hand. Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Richmond. Richmond falls off balance throwing a combination
and Walker counters with a good low kick that Richmond was not able to check. Richmond tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Walker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The fight stays on the outside here - Richmond looks like he's thinking about clinching though. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Richmond is looking to clinch. Walker checks a leg kick nicely. Richmond looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Walker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Charles Richmond will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on John Walker's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R3# Walker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Richmond looks to clinch and Walker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Richmond tries to clinch and Walker counters with a nice body shot. Richmond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center. Walker throws a counter combo. A kick lands to the mid section there for Walker. Richmond tries to clinch up enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab. Walker cracks Richmond with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Richmond tries to clinch up and Walker counters with a stiff right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Richmond tries to clinch but fails miserably and Walker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Richmond misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walker! But no joy. Richmond tries to clinch and Walker counters with an outside leg kick.
#T1# Walker thuds a left hand into Richmond's body. Walker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Richmond misses with a combination
and Walker counters with a slapping leg kick. Walker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Richmond takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Richmond tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range. Richmond wants to clinch but Walker slips to the side and Walker counters with a lovely straight right hand! Richmond falls off balance throwing a combination
and Walker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Walker lands a jab to the head.
Richmond tried to score with a low kick but Walker checks it. Richmond throws a leg kick that is checked and Walker counters with a one-two to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Walker dips to his left and cracks Richmond with an uppercut!#T2# Walker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Walker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Richmond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Walker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Richmond will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Richmond is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Richmond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richmond closes the distance but Walker moves to the side and Walker counters with a straight right hand. Richmond takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Richmond darts in trying to clinch and Walker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Richmond thinking. Richmond throws a sloppy head kick and Walker counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Walker looks at the referee who does nothing so Walker lands a crushing right that sends Richmond to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Walker! John Walker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
UGD 12:Shevchenko Vs Mugabe
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1# Jagger throws a nice outside leg kick. Richmond takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Richmond throws a nice outside leg kick. Richmond avoids the head kick by Jagger.
#CL# Richmond forces Jagger back against the cage and clinches. Richmond misses with a punch on the inside.
Richmond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richmond pushes Jagger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT# It looks like Axe Jagger has been cut. Richmond lands a nice shot to the body. Richmond lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Richmond lands a nice shot to the body. Richmond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Richmond. This has been an exciting period of action! Richmond struggles to land a body shot inside as Jagger controls his hands.
#BC# Richmond manages to break the clinch.
Richmond throws a sloppy head kick and Jagger moves out of range easily. #CL# Richmond has managed to clinch.
A short right from Jagger. #BC# Richmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##CL# Richmond closes the distance and clinches. A nice right hand lands inside from Richmond. Richmond has Jagger pressed against the cage, preventing Jagger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC# Richmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Richmond clinches up against the cage. Richmond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jagger's elbow. #BC# Richmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Richmond swinging wildly here.
Jagger keeps Richmond at a distance using the push kick. #CL# Richmond clinches up against the cage.#BC# Richmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richmond throws a solid leg kick but Jagger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Richmond. Jab, jab by Jagger - just one landing. Jagger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Richmond has closed the distance and engaged Jagger in a clinch.
#T2# Richmond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# Richmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Richmond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Jagger is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2# Jagger breaks from the clinch.
Richmond lands a jab.#CL# Richmond rushes Jagger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Jagger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Richmond swings wildly with an uppercut but Jagger uses good head movement to avoid it. Richmond can't find room to land a body shot as Jagger controls the action.
Richmond gets through Jagger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Richmond lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jagger. A hook to the body from Richmond.
#T3# Nice body punch from Richmond - that landed with a thud.
Jagger blocks a body shot from Richmond. Richmond leaning against his opponent.
Richmond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jagger blocking some punches.
#BC# Richmond breaks from the clinch.
Richmond throws a right and a left that both miss. Jagger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Richmond throws a head kick but Jagger moves out of range.
Jagger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Richmond tries to close the distance and clinch but Jagger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jagger with the counter takedown but Richmond avoids it easily.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Richmond lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC# Richmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Richmond throws a wild body kick that Jagger sees coming a mile off. Jagger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4# Jagger lands a leg kick that knocks Richmond off balance momentarily. This has been an exciting period of action! Richmond walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jagger. Richmond tries to score with a low kick but Jagger moves his leg out of the way. Richmond tries to clinch up. Richmond throws a hook to the side of Jagger's head but Jagger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Richmond misses with a head kick.
Jagger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Richmond defends it well. Richmond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jagger paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jagger tries to land a front kick but Richmond steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Richmond seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#KD# Richmond lands a big head kick that sends Jagger tumbling to the mat! Richmond takes a step backwards and waves Jagger back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC# Jagger is rocked!#CL# Richmond closes the distance and clinches. Jagger is still on wobbly legs! Can Richmond finish him? Richmond misses with a punch to the body.
Richmond throws a punch but it's blocked by Jagger. Richmond dips a shoulder and cracks Jagger with a mighty uppercut! Jagger falls back against the cage and Richmond unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jagger is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Richmond screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Richmond! After winning the bout, Charles Richmond 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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Event:
UGD 11: 2000 Seater
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1# Walker circles away from the clinch attempt and Richmond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL# Richmond takes the fight into the clinch. Richmond softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2# Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Walker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Nice cross by Richmond.#CUT# It looks like John Walker has been cut. Richmond darts in trying to clinch and Walker counters with a series of strikes. Richmond will be more careful next time no doubt. Charles Richmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Richmond throws a leg kick that is checked enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab. Richmond moves to clinch but Walker breaks away and Walker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Richmond's knee momentarily. Richmond lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Walker moves out of range as Richmond throws a body kick.
Walker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Richmond momentarily.
#T1# An inside leg kick from Richmond misses. Richmond fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL# Richmond has closed the distance and engaged Walker in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Richmond.
Richmond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2# Walker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richmond tries to clinch but fails miserably and Richmond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Richmond closes the distance looking to clinch enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab. Walker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Richmond doesn't seem bothered though. Richmond just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richmond looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Richmond tries to close the distance and clinch but Walker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Walker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Richmond wants to clinch.#T2# Richmond on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Walker feints and then cracks Richmond's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Richmond down. Richmond closes the distance looking to clinch and Walker counters with a lovely shot to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Richmond tries to clinch and Walker counters with a straight right hand.#CL# Richmond rushes Walker and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richmond blocks a head kick by Walker.
Richmond tried to counter with a leg kick but Walker avoided it. Richmond moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.#CL# Richmond clinches with his opponent.
Richmond stalling.
Walker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3# Walker is trying to push Richmond away but Richmond has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Richmond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richmond cracks Walker with a nice body shot.#BC2# Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Richmond throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Richmond checks a low kick from Walker. Richmond tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL# Richmond moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2# Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Walker circles away from the clinch attempt letting Walker counter with a right hand. Richmond moves away from the strike by Walker. Richmond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away. Richmond is looking to clinch. Richmond moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.#T4# Richmond is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Richmond tries to close the distance and clinch but Walker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Richmond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. The fight stays on the outside here - Richmond looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Walker counters with a body kick.#CL# Richmond closes the distance and clinches. Walker wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2# Walker breaks the clinch.
Richmond throws a leg kick but Walker moved away. Richmond tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Walker only half commits to the counter leg kick. Richmond dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Walker. That did some damage! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Richmond wants to clinch but Walker slips to the side and Walker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Richmond thinking. Walker misses with a two punch combination.
Richmond lands with a nice body kick. Good leg kick by Walker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Walker dominated that round. The cut man is working on John Walker's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2##CL# Richmond takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Richmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker scores with a nice head shot. Richmond is looking to clinch. John Walker seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL# Walker gets tackled into the cage by Richmond. Richmond maintains the clinch. Richmond throws a head punch that misses. Richmond has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Richmond lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2# Walker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Richmond.#CL# Richmond takes the fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Richmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richmond throws a left and a right that both miss
and Walker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Richmond tries to clinch and Walker counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1# Walker cracks a nice hook into Richmond's ribs. Walker lands with a nice body punch. Richmond scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Richmond misses with a combination
and Walker counters with a flying knee. Nice. Richmond is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Charles Richmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Richmond throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily. Walker lands a really nice looking cross but Richmond seems unphased.
Richmond tries to land a front kick but Walker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. As Richmond backs off Walker throws a huge counter combo but Richmond manages to avoid it all. Richmond moves out of range as Walker throws a body kick.
#CL# Richmond drives through and clinches with Walker against the cage.
Richmond digs a right hand underneath Walker's ribcage. Walker let out a lung full of air as it connected. Richmond leaning against his opponent.
Walker is trying to break the clinch but Richmond is controlling him. Richmond keeps control of Walker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC# Richmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2# Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Richmond wants to clinch but Walker slips to the side and Walker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Walker scores with a decent looking hook. Richmond moves out of range of the body kick from Walker.
Richmond is looking to counter punch.#CL# Richmond moves into the clinch successfully.
Walker wants to break free but Richmond has control.
Charles Richmond has scored more points in the clinch so far. Walker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Richmond.
Richmond throws a punch but it's blocked by Walker. Walker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Walker is trying to break the clinch but Richmond has him pressed against the cage. Richmond misses with the head strike.
Richmond swings wildly with an uppercut but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Richmond creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Walker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3# Walker gets through Richmond's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2# Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Richmond can pounce on him.
Richmond tries to clinch up. Richmond misses with the body kick and Richmond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Walker checks a leg kick. Walker throws a counter combo. Richmond throws a combination that misses and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Richmond looks to land a left hand but Walker moved out of range nicely. Richmond tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Walker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Richmond tries to clinch but Walker moves away and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Richmond throws a leg kick and Walker counters with a head kick. That will keep Richmond thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Richmond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL# Richmond gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Richmond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richmond lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Walker is looking to break free of the clinch but Richmond has double underhooks. Richmond lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walker backwards. Richmond's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Richmond. #BC# Richmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Richmond swings widly with a right hand
and Richmond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL# Richmond gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# Richmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Richmond as he connects with a hook. Richmond moves out of range as Walker strikes. Richmond tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance. Walker connects with a right hand. Richmond shakes it off. Walker lands a lovely overhand right. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Walker will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on John Walker's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##CL# Richmond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walker, pushing him back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Richmond fails to land. Richmond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Walker is trying to break free. A head punch blocked on the inside by Walker. #BC2# Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Richmond takes a jab right on the kisser.
Richmond throws a sloppy head kick and Walker counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Richmond is lucky that one didn't land flush. Walker keeps Richmond at a distance using the push kick. Richmond wants to clinch and Walker counters with a stiff right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Richmond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center. Richmond tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Richmond. A little jabbing left from Walker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Richmond throws a head kick that misses and Walker counters with a stiff right hand. #T1# A swing and a miss from Richmond. Richmond jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Richmond stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Walker. Walker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2# Richmond is rocked! Richmond wants to clinch but Walker slips to the side and Walker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Oh Richmond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Richmond darts in trying to clinch and Walker counters with a lovely shot to the body. Richmond darts in trying to clinch and Walker counters with a big right hand! Oh Richmond is in trouble here! Walker follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Walker! John Walker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
UGD 7:Jackson Vs Randhawa
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1# De Ronceveux swats away the attempt to clinch by Richmond. Richmond pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. De Ronceveux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Richmond wants to clinch and De Ronceveux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. De Ronceveux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Richmond. That did some damage! De Ronceveux connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2# Richmond instigates a clinch. #BC2# Richmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Richmond fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Ronceveux . De Ronceveux lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2# Richmond clinches. #BC# De Ronceveux breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Richmond moves into range and clinches up with De Ronceveux . Richmond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC# De Ronceveux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A good leg kick by De Ronceveux . #CL2# Richmond clinches. #T1# De Ronceveux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Ronceveux scores with a nice hook to the head. De Ronceveux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Richmond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richmond. Richmond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Ronceveux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Richmond can't find room to land a body shot as De Ronceveux controls the action.
Richmond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Ronceveux 's elbow. Richmond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Richmond can't find room to land a body shot as De Ronceveux controls the action.
De Ronceveux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Richmond prevents a body shot from De Ronceveux . De Ronceveux prevents a body shot from Richmond. De Ronceveux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richmond lands a body punch in the clinch. De Ronceveux blocks an uppercut.
De Ronceveux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Richmonds head. Richmond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Richmond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Ronceveux backwards. Richmond is trying to push De Ronceveux away but De Ronceveux has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Richmond misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2##BC# De Ronceveux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. De Ronceveux with a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Richmond tries to close the distance and clinch but De Ronceveux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. It looked like De Ronceveux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. De Ronceveux lands with a straight right. Richmond didn't see that one coming.#ROC# Richmond is rocked! Richmond is looking to clinch. Richmond is still on wobbly legs! Can De Ronceveux finish him? De Ronceveux lands a nice shot to the body.
Richmond on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Richmond bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! De Ronceveux comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Richmond falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Richmond was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roland De Ronceveux ! Roland De Ronceveux retains his middleweight title! After the fight, Roland De Ronceveux was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
UGD 4:Richmond Vs Sinclair
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Richmond clinches. #BC# Richmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Richmond. Those never looked like landing. Sinclair misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Richmond staying out of range there. Sinclair throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Richmond's waist but Richmond gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sinclair off to one side. #CL# Sinclair tries to keep at a distance but Richmond has taken the fight into the clinch. Sinclair is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Charles Richmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Sinclair. Richmond pressing his opponent against the cage. A shot in the inside from Richmond. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sinclair. Sinclair drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Richmond gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Richmond swings wildly with an uppercut but Sinclair uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Richmond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC# Richmond manages to break the clinch.
Sinclair closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richmond circles away.#CL# Richmond gets a clinch. Sinclair blocking some punches.
Sinclair tries for a takedown but Richmond manages to get underhooks.
Richmond scores with a shot to the side of Sinclair's head. #BC# Richmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Richmond fails to land with a series of punches.
Richmond uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sinclair. It looked like Richmond was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Sinclair tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Richmond swivels and escapes. Brett Sinclair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Richmond moves into range and clinches up with Sinclair. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sinclair. Richmond throws a head punch that misses. Richmond lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC# Richmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2# Sinclair throws a right and a left that Richmond avoids nicely. It looked like Richmond was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sloppy strikes from Richmond. Those never looked like landing. #CL2# Sinclair closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Richmond looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Sinclair is working for takedown but Richmond is calmly controlling the position for now. Sinclair takes a shot to the head. Richmond misses with a punch to the body.
Sinclair wants a takedown but no success here.
Richmond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Richmond lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sinclair backwards. Richmond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Richmond tries a body shot but Sinclair blocks it.
Richmond misses with a punch to the body.
Richmond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sinclair blocks a body shot from Richmond. Richmond has a couple of punches blocked by Sinclair.
Richmond misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3##TD2# Sinclair pulls Richmond into guard.
#SUB2# Sinclair has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richmond can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Richmond avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sinclair trying to control the position.
Richmond controls from within his opponent's guard. Sinclair looking to hit a scissor sweep but Richmond is one step ahead there. Richmond tries to free his leg and advance position but Sinclair is retaining full guard. #T4# Sinclair wants to sweep here but Richmond controlling him for the moment. Sinclair can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Richmond controls the pace. Richmond wanted to stand there but Sinclair had control of the position. Richmond postures up.
Richmond won't allow Sinclair to sweep him here. Richmond is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU# Sinclair is working an open guard so Richmond takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL# Richmond moves into range and clinches up with Sinclair. Sinclair blocks a body shot from Richmond. A quick uppercut on the inside from Richmond. Sinclair prevents a body shot from Richmond. Richmond can't find room to land a body shot as Sinclair controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Richmond dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Sinclair swats away the attempt to clinch by Richmond.#CL2# Sinclair fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richmond, pushing him back against the cage. Sinclair jumps guard but Richmond turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Richmond is struggling to control the position. Richmond misses with a body punch.
Sinclair blocking some punches.
Richmond lands a right hand. Sinclair has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Richmond avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Sinclair looking for a takedown. Charles Richmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Sinclair. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sinclair takes a shot to the head. #BC# Richmond breaks from the clinch.
A left and a right from Sinclair both land. Nice combination. Sinclair tries to clinch up and Richmond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1# Richmond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sinclair avoids the head kick by Richmond.
Richmond takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sinclair jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown but Richmond shows good takedown defense. As Sinclair looks to move away, Richmond throws a big counter combo but Sinclair just gets out of the way. A combination from Richmond does no damage. Richmond lands a nice looking body kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Richmond. Sinclair tries to clinch but Richmond moves out of range. #CL# Richmond darts in and clinches Sinclair up against the cage. Sinclair has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Richmond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC# Richmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richmond throws a nice looking combination but Sinclair bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sinclair throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richmond. Sinclair is looking to clinch but Richmond is avoiding it.
#CL# Richmond moves into the clinch successfully.
Sinclair has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Richmond after a bit of a struggle. Richmond lands a hook to the side of the head. Sinclair tries for a takedown. No joy.
Charles Richmond has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2# Richmond lands with a light punch inside. #BC# Richmond breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL# Richmond closes the distance and clinches. Richmond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sinclair can do to turn this around? Richmond misses with the head strike.
#BC# Richmond breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Richmond moves into range and clinches up with Sinclair. Richmond misses with a punch to the body.
#BC# Richmond breaks the clinch.
#CL# Richmond has Sinclair up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Richmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Sinclair darts in looking for a takedown but Richmond gets double underhooks and turns Sinclair into the cage. #CL# Richmond moves into the clinch. Richmond tries a body shot but Sinclair blocks it.
#BC# Richmond manages to break the clinch.
#T3##CL2# Sinclair forces Richmond back against the cage and clinches. Richmond can't find room to land a body shot as Sinclair controls the action.
#BC# Richmond breaks from the clinch.
A lazy left from Richmond finds it's target. Sinclair tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richmond swats him away and circles back towards the center. Richmond feinted there with a counter leg kick. Sinclair shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Richmond pinned against the cage. Richmond gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Sinclair scores with a body shot.
Sinclair will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Sinclair jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL# Sinclair gets tackled into the cage by Richmond. Richmond maintains the clinch. Richmond lands a left hand.
#BC# Richmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Sinclair throws a jab when Richmond was well out of range.#CL# Richmond rushes Sinclair and presses him up against the cage. Richmond lands with a light punch inside. #T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Richmond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sinclair's elbow. #BC# Richmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Sinclair tries to keep at a distance but Richmond has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Richmond manages to break the clinch.
Sinclair avoids the head kick by Richmond.
#TD2# Sinclair shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Richmond is trying to defend but Sinclair finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES# Richmond manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sinclair keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Sinclair blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sinclair has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Richmond seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sinclair can turn it around. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A quick uppercut on the inside from Richmond. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Richmond dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##CL# Richmond has managed to clinch.
Richmond has a couple of punches blocked by Sinclair.
Sinclair jumps guard but Richmond turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Richmond misses with a hook from the clinch. Sinclair prevents a body shot from Richmond. Sinclair has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Richmond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Sinclair is trying to pull guard but Richmond has him pressed against the cage. Charles Richmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Sinclair. Sinclair tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC# Richmond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sinclair throws a big shot that misses.#CL# Richmond instigates a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Richmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Richmond stuffs the takedown. Sinclair dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A slapping leg kick lands for Richmond.
Nice straight punches there by Sinclair. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sinclair. Charles Richmond is winning the standup battle so far. Richmond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sinclair.#T1##CL# Richmond darts in and clinches Sinclair up against the cage. Richmond lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC# Richmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Richmond rushes Sinclair and presses him up against the cage. Richmond struggles to land a body shot inside as Sinclair controls his hands.
Sinclair letting Richmond take a breather here. Richmond misses with a body punch.
Richmond pushes Sinclair back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Richmond lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sinclair backwards. Richmond gets underhooks to prevent Sinclair's takedown attempt.
Sinclair takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Richmond is stalling here.
#BC# Richmond manages to break the clinch.
Sinclair swats away the attempt to clinch by Richmond.#T2# Richmond takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL# Richmond moves into range and clinches up with Sinclair. A short right from Richmond on the inside. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Richmond lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sinclair backwards. Richmond misses with some punches.
Sinclair is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Richmond is defending well.#TD2# Sinclair jumps into guard, dragging Richmond to the mat.
Richmond sitting in guard here, content to control. Brett Sinclair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sinclair looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Sinclair is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3# Richmond tries to roll over but Sinclair keeps him under control. Sinclair looks to land a strike but Richmond avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Sinclair throws a big elbow that misses. Sinclair trying to control the position from guard on top but Richmond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES# Richmond wriggles free and stands up. Sinclair tries to close the distance and clinch but Richmond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Sinclair throws the left hand but Richmond avoids the punch easily. Charles Richmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Richmond throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Richmond tries to clinch but Sinclair moves out of range. Nice jab there from Richmond. Charles Richmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Richmond moves into the clinch.#TD2# Sinclair gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Richmond regains guard.
Sinclair preventing the sweep. #T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sinclair works a leg free and moves into half guard. Richmond preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Richmond avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sinclair. Richmond tries to roll over but Sinclair keeps him under control. Richmond on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2# Sinclair is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Richmond has managed to free his arm - good work. Sinclair works his foot free and advances to mount. Charles Richmond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Richmond wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that's the end of the fight! Charles Richmond showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Richmond, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Richmond! Charles Richmond decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
UGD 1:Gower Vs Rex
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1# Abrantes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Abrantes. Richmond seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL# Abrantes tries to keep at a distance but Richmond has taken the fight into the clinch. Richmond pushes Abrantes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Stalling in the clinch from Richmond.
Richmond stalling against the cage.
Abrantes blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Abrantes.
Richmond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abrantes's elbow. Richmond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Abrantes scores with a shot to the side of Richmond's head. Richmond pushes Abrantes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Abrantes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Richmond digs a right hand underneath Abrantes's ribcage. Abrantes let out a lung full of air as it connected. Abrantes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC# Richmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abrantes misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL# Richmond clinches with his opponent.
Richmond definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC# Richmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richmond shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1##CL# Richmond closes the distance and pushes Abrantes back into the cage. Richmond is working Abrantes over against the cage. Abrantes swings wildly with an uppercut but Richmond uses good head movement to avoid it. Richmond lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abrantes backwards. Richmond scores with a shoulder strike. A hook to the body from Richmond.
Richmond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richmond struggles to land a body shot inside as Abrantes controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Richmond. Abrantes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Richmond seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Abrantes can turn it around. Richmond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Richmond blocking some punches.
Richmond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abrantes prevents a body shot from Richmond. #BC# Richmond manages to break the clinch.
Richmond throws a body kick that misses. #CL# Richmond rushes Abrantes and presses him up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abrantes. Abrantes tries to work over Richmond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Abrantes working aggressively here.
#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Richmond takes a shot to the head. #BC# Richmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Richmond gets a clinch. Abrantes misses with a hook from the clinch. Richmond tries to throw a body punch but Abrantes avoids it by throwing Richmond back against the cage. Abrantes throws a head punch that misses. Richmond works on Abrantes's body with a couple of short punches. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abrantes. Richmond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# Richmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Richmond clinches with his opponent.
Abrantes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abrantes digs a right hand into Richmond's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Richmond's gas tank. #BC# Richmond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Abrantes misses with a looping right. Richmond tries a head kick but it misses.
Richmond displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abrantes throws out the jab. #CL# Abrantes tries to keep at a distance but Richmond has taken the fight into the clinch. Richmond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3# Abrantes misses with a punch on the inside.
Richmond digs a right hand into Abrantes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abrantes's gas tank. Richmond lands an uppercut. Richmond tries a body shot but Abrantes blocks it.
Richmond works on Abrantes's body with a couple of short punches. Richmond misses with a body punch.
#BC# Richmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A combination from Abrantes does no damage. Abrantes scores with a shot to the body.
#CL# Abrantes gets tackled into the cage by Richmond. Richmond maintains the clinch. Richmond swings wildly with an uppercut but Abrantes uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Abrantes fails to land. #BC# Richmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Abrantes.#CL# Richmond gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Richmond lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Richmond works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC# Richmond manages to break the clinch.
#T4# Richmond tries to clinch but Abrantes is having none of it. #CL# Abrantes gets tackled into the cage by Richmond. Richmond maintains the clinch. Richmond lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Richmond. Richmond lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Richmond lands with a right to the head. Richmond working some nice short punches in the clinch. Richmond works on Abrantes's body with a couple of short punches. Abrantes looks winded! The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Abrantes misses with the head strike.
Abrantes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Richmond can't find room to land a body shot as Abrantes controls the action.
Abrantes misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Abrantes throws a punch but it's blocked by Richmond. Abrantes prevents a body shot from Richmond. Richmond lands with a short head shot on the inside. Richmond can't find room to land a body shot as Abrantes controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Richmond dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Richmond thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Abrantes if he has to take too many more of those.
Richmond thuds his shin into the meat of Abrantes's side. Richmond has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL# Richmond has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richmond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richmond misses with a punch to the body.
Richmond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Richmond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abrantes can do to turn this around? Abrantes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Richmond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abrantes's elbow. A right handed body shot lands from Richmond.
Nice body punch from Richmond - that landed with a thud.
Richmond leaning against his opponent.
#BC# Richmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Richmond pushes Abrantes up against the cage in a clinch. Charles Richmond has scored more points in the clinch so far. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Richmond. A nice right hand lands inside from Richmond. Richmond pushes Abrantes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. 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! Richmond lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Abrantes is breathing heavily.#BC# Richmond breaks the clinch.
#CL# Richmond drives through and clinches with Abrantes against the cage.
Richmond is leaning against Abrantes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1# Richmond can't find room to land a body shot as Abrantes controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Richmond.
Richmond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Richmond presses Abrantes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Richmond scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC# Abrantes is rocked! Richmond has a couple of punches blocked by Abrantes.
Abrantes is still on wobbly legs! Can Richmond finish him? Richmond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Richmond throws a punch but it's blocked by Abrantes. Richmond misses with the head strike.
Richmond misses with the head strike.
Richmond misses with the head strike.
Richmond misses with a punch on the inside.
Richmond throws a punch but it's blocked by Abrantes. #BC# Richmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Richmond lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Abrantes - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Richmond!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Richmond! Our winner, Charles Richmond, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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