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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Less shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Richardson's guard. Richardson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Less pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richardson is keeping the position for now. Less won't allow Richardson to get back to his feet. Less pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richardson is keeping the position for now. Less trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Richardson wants to get back to his feet but Less is in a dominant position and won't allow it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Less tries to free his leg and advance position but Richardson is retaining full guard. Richardson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. We've been told by Richardson's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2# Less shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1# Richardson tries to kick Less off but Less keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Richardson is not content to let Less control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Richardson is trying to stand up here but Less is controlling him well. Less really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Richardson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Richardson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Richardson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Less scores with a couple of nice shots. Less looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Less's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Nice strikes from Less there. Richardson wants to get back to his feet.
Less working the head and body with strikes. Less looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Richardson tries to kick Less off but Less keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Less perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Richardson is looking to escape.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Less feints and as Richardson raises his hands in defense, Less changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Less is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3# Less won't allow Richardson to get back to his feet. Less working some strikes from top position. Richardson wants to get back to his feet but Less is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Less stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richardson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Less is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Richardson is looking to stand up but Less isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2# Less rushes Richardson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# Less gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Richardson wants to stand but Less is controlling the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Less with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Less sitting in guard here, content to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Less dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##TD2# Less closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Less has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Richardson prevents Less from moving into mount. Less prevents Richardson from escaping the position. Less controls the position from side control. Let's hope that Less has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Richardson wants to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Less lands a nice forearm strike. Richardson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Less is controlling him well. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Less wants to control but Richardson is keeping him busy. Richardson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Less takes a little break here. Richardson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Richardson taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB2# Less wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Richardson, who protects the arm well. Less working the body and head with strikes. Richardson is not content to let Less control the position. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Richardson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SU2# Less has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2# Less darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Richardson is trying to stand back up but Less is controlling him
#T3# Well, if Less 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.
Kane Less has got the better of the ground game so far. Richardson wants to get back to his feet. Less seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Richardson pushes Less off looking to stand but Less dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Less changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Richardson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4# Less landing a few strikes. Richardson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Less has just dragged him back down to the mat. Richardson wants to get back to his feet but Less is dominant here and he's now got Richardson's back! Richardson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Less lands shots from the back. Richardson is trying to stand back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Less lands shots from the back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Less showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3##TD2# Less feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Richardson keeping moving, preventing Less from controlling successfully. Richardson wants to get back to his feet but Less is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Less is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Richardson wants to stand but Less is controlling the position. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Less wants to control from the top but Richardson keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Less manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Richardson on his heels. He'll look to pass Richardson's guard now, I'm sure. Richardson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Less is controlling him. Less trying to control but Richardson is working from the bottom. Richardson wants to stand and escape but Less is having none of it. #T2# Less advances to half guard. Richardson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Less seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Richardson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Richardson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Less scores with a couple of nice shots. Less is trying to control. Richardson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Richardson is trying to stand back up but Less is controlling him
Less seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Richardson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Richardson pushes Less off looking to stand but Less dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Kane Less seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Less scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Richardson is trying to buck Less off.#T3# Less wants to control but Richardson is keeping him busy. Richardson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Less has just dragged him back down to the mat. Less is looking to take a break and control but Richardson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Richardson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Less is controlling him well.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2# Less drives through with a takedown into guard. #T4# Richardson wants to stand up but Less is controlling him. Less stands up over Richardson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Richardson wants to stand but Less is controlling the position. Less slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Richardson is looking to stand up but Less isn't so interested in that idea. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Kane Less comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Less 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kane Less!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1# Richardson moves out of range of the body kick. Richardson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Richardson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
David throws a leg kick that misses. David shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Richardson sprawls well. Richardson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. David gets slowly back to his feet. Richardson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. David has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Richardson is landing a low percentage of strikes. Richardson wants to clinch up but David keeps it at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# David takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Richardson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2# David throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Richardson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. David is in Richardson's guard.#SU2# David gets to his feet - Richardson follows without any prompting. #T1# David fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. David misses with a takedown #CL# and Richardson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Haden Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel David.#TD2# David has Richardson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. David pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Richardson tumbling to the mat - David dives into Richardson's guard. Richardson keeping full guard, as David tries to pass. David won't allow Richardson to get back to his feet. David is stalling in the full guard. #T2# Richardson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. David wants to control from the top but Richardson keeps moving. David stops Richardson from standing up. David trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Richardson wants to stand up but David is controlling him. David tries to free his leg and advance position but Richardson is retaining full guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Richardson wants to stand but David is controlling the position. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2# David takes the fight into the clinch. Richardson misses with an elbow strike.
Richardson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. David just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC# Richardson breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# David moves into the clinch successfully.
David looking for a takedown. #T4# David slowing the pace effectively.#BC# Richardson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Richardson tries to keep at a distance but David has taken the fight into the clinch. David has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Richardson after a bit of a struggle. Richardson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. David is defending well against a takedown attempt. David is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. David wants to take the fight to the mat but Richardson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Richardson misses with a knee strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Richardson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC# Richardson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Richardson gets tackled into the cage by David. David maintains the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel David dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL2# David moves into range and clinches up with Richardson. David is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Richardson is defending well for now. Richardson is defending well against a takedown attempt. David wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. David tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Richardson smiles and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Richardson. No joy for David on that attempt. Haden Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel David. David shoots in and drives through. Richardson sprawls well.#CL# Richardson moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Richardson stalling in the clinch but David improves position. Richardson tries to land a knee to the head but David blocks with his arms.
David tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Richardson smiles and moves away.
#CL2# David gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1# David blocks an elbow strike.#BC# Richardson breaks the clinch.
Richardson tries to clinch up but David circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by David. Richardson tries to escape but David is in control. #T2# David tries to advance to mount but can't. Richardson is trying to get back to his feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. David wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richardson keeps working. #SUB2# David working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. David has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Richardson wants to get back to his feet but David drags him back down.#T3##SU2# David stands up and beckons Richardson to his feet. David will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. As David tries to get set, Richardson tries to push him back and clinch up but David manages to avoid the attempt. David pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Richardson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from David. David misses with a takedown attempt - Richardson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Richardson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL# Richardson clinches up with David and pushes him back against the cage.#T4# David tries to pull guard but Richardson forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Samuel David seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Richardson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Richardson throws an elbow but misses. Richardson tries a knee to the head but David blocks it.
David prevents a body shot from Richardson. Richardson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Our sources have told us that Richardson has been working on his elbows in the gym. David fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by David as Richardson tries to tie him up. Richardson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
David is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Richardson is defending well. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Richardson letting David take a breather here.#BC# Richardson breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haden Richardson dominated that second round. That's time! Richardson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# David tries a head kick but it misses.
Samuel David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Richardson has David up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Richardson just misses with a elbow thrown towards David's brow. Richardson throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC# Richardson manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# David has managed to clinch.
David is trying to pull guard but Richardson has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Richardson tries to work over David's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# Richardson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
David shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Richardson as he jumps to the side. #T1# Richardson 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. David goes for a double leg but Richardson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Richardson continues to drive forward. Haden Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel David.#CL# Richardson clinches with his opponent.
#TD# Richardson manages to pull guard.
Richardson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Richardson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from David. Richardson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst David is controlling him. #T2# David trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES# Richardson has his feet on David's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Both fighters are breathing heavily. David throws a right hand that misses
and Richardson counters with a left and a right that stings David. David shoots in for a double leg but Richardson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Haden Richardson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. David dives in for a single leg takedown but Richardson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. David falls off balance throwing a combination
and Richardson counters with a three punch combo that has David backing up. David nods at Richardson to acknowledge the strikes. Haden Richardson is winning the standup battle so far.#T3##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Richardson breaks the clinch.
A shot to the body from David misses #KD# and Richardson counters with a crisp one two that drops David! Richardson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves David to his feet! David is in big trouble!#ROC# David is rocked!#CL2# David gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD# Richardson gets control of David's arms and successfully pulls guard. Richardson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. David wants to control from the top but Richardson keeps moving. Richardson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst David is controlling him. David trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# Richardson is looking to stand up but David isn't so interested in that idea. Richardson keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully. David looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Richardson wants to stand but David is controlling the position. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. David motions for Richardson to come forward. David throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Richardson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that's the end of the fight! Haden Richardson showed his dominance in that final round. I think Richardson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haden Richardson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2016 |
#R1# Richardson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Valentino. Valentino wants to clinch. Richardson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD# Valentino tries to sprawl but Richardson drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2# Valentino makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Valentino instigates a clinch. Valentino wants to take the fight to the mat but Richardson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC# Richardson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1# Valentino looks for a takedown but Richardson sprawls well. Richardson is looking to counter punch. Haden Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonnee Valentino. Valentino gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD# and Richardson counters with a crisp one two that drops Valentino! Richardson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Valentino to his feet! Valentino is in big trouble!#ROC# Valentino is rocked! Valentino throws a head kick that misses. Richardson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Richardson checks a leg kick. It looked like Richardson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Valentino is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Valentino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD# Richardson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Valentino looks winded!#T2# A lull in the action here as Richardson stalls from top position.#SUB# Richardson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. 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!#SUB# Richardson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Valentino has escaped the position, nice work there. Richardson works to advance to full mount. Valentino defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Valentino wants to control but Richardson is having none of it.#SUB# Richardson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Valentino manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3##SUB# Richardson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Valentino looks calm but he's in trouble here. Richardson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Valentino is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Richardson lets go of the hold and Valentino can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Haden Richardson!
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