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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Richmond clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Bennett gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bennett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bennett wants to take a breather but Richmond is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bennett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richmond keeps working.
Bennett is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bennett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richmond regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bennett throws a big right hand that misses.
Bennett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Bennett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Richmond wants to sweep but no luck.
Bennett is looking to advance position but Richmond has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##SUB#
Richmond is working for a guillotine from mount but Bennett frees his head quite easily.
Bennett wants to hold on but Richmond pushes him away.
Richmond prevents Bennett from getting the reversal.
Bennett wants to control but Richmond is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Richmond cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bennett is trying to stand.
Bennett is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2#
Richmond with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Richmond.
Bennett wants to get back to his feet.
Bennett tries to reverse the position but Richmond maintains control.
Richmond in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Richmond has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Richmond lands a couple of good shots and Bennett has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richmond lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Bennett.
#SUB#
Bennett defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bennett trying to control the action but Richmond just sinks the hooks in.
Richmond throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T3##SUB#
Richmond working for a choke but Bennett reverses nicely into Richmond 's guard.
Bennett trying to control but Richmond is working from the bottom.
Bennett looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Richmond looking to control.
#T4#
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.
Bennett is looking to advance position but Richmond has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Bennett taking shots to the head.
Richmond avoids the attempt from Bennett to control.
Richmond postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bennett looks a forlorn figure.
Richmond controlling from mount.
Bennett is squirming around, avoiding Richmond's attempts to control the action.
Richmond is landing with some decent strikes but Bennett is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
BOOM! Richmond connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Richmond dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Bennett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Richmond's guard.
Bennett advances to half guard.
Richmond manages to get to full guard.
Richmond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bennett can do to turn this around?
Bennett won't allow Richmond to sweep him here.
Bennett landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett is stalling in the full guard.
Richmond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bennett is one step ahead there. #T1#
Bennett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bennett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richmond is keeping the position for now.
Richmond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bennett throws a strike but Richmond rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bennett lands with a heel strike from the guard.
#T2#
Richmond trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richmond in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bennett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Richmond with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bennett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bennett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Richmond stands up over Bennett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Richmond trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett is looking to stand up but Richmond isn't so interested in that idea. #SU#
Richmond decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bennett, up you get! #TD2#
Richmond gets caught napping as Bennett dives in and scores a takedown. Richmond manages to retain guard.
Bennett is breathing heavily.#T3#
Richmond lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Richmond throws a big elbow that misses.
Richmond throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bennett can do anything to dispel that myth.
Richmond trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richmond throwing strikes but missing.
Richmond with a nice head shot there.
Richmond loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bennett is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Richmond stands up and waves to Bennett to follow him. #T4##CL#
Richmond gets a clinch.
Richmond jumps guard but Bennett stands there with Richmond around his waist. Richmond gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bennett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Richmond's efforts to push away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Bennett gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Richmond moves into full guard.
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 Ferdinand Richmond will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Bennett scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Richmond tries to get to full guard but Bennett has control of the leg.
Richmond keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bennett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett trying to control the action but Richmond is working from the bottom.
Bennett controlling the pace. #T1#
Richmond keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bennett thows a huge punch but Richmond dodges it nicely.
Bennett not doing much here.
Richmond tries to roll over but Bennett keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bennett working Richmond over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bennett lands a nice short elbow.
Bennett tries to pass to full mount but Richmond defends it.
Richmond is looking to improve his position.
Bennett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bennett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Richmond defending well though.
Bennett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Bennett wants to control but Richmond is keeping him busy.
Bennett wants to free his trapped foot but Richmond is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Richmond shoots in for a takedown but Bennett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bennett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Richmond darts in looking for a takedown but Bennett gets double underhooks and turns Richmond into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Bennett dives in and scores a takedown into Richmond's guard.
Bennett content to stall in guard here.
Bennett wants to control from the top but Richmond keeps moving. #T4#
Richmond controlling Bennett's posture.
Richmond keeping moving, preventing Bennett from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bennett looking to sit in guard and control but Richmond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Brendon Bennett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferdinand Richmond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Richmond from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brendon Bennett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Richmond 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferdinand Richmond!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Sterling dives in and scores a takedown into Richmond's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sterling wants to control from the top but Richmond keeps moving.
Richmond controlling Sterling's posture.
Sterling trying to control but Richmond is working from the bottom.
Sterling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richmond keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully.
Sterling wants to stand but Richmond has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sterling must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sterling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Richmond has a closed guard, preventing Sterling from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Richmond misses with the body kick
and Sterling counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Richmond fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sterling to the ground. Richmond is now in Sterling's guard.#SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a triangle but Richmond pushes his legs off easily.
Sterling trying to keep a closed guard but Richmond is proving a slippery customer.
Richmond with a nice head shot there.
Sterling wants to sweep but no luck.
Richmond wants to stand but Sterling has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sterling is pulling down on Richmond's head. It's preventing any offense from Richmond, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Richmond working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Richmond is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Richmond works over Sterling with some ground and pound from guard.
Sterling looking to control.
Richmond has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Richmond postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Richmond landing some decent shots from guard.
Sterling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richmond.
Richmond postures up and lands a big shot to Sterling's brow.
Sterling has momentary wrist control but Richmond slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Richmond sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Richmond lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sterling looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sterling looks winded!
Richmond scoring with some ground and pound.
Richmond scoring with some ground and pound.
Richmond stands up over Sterling, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Richmond controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Richmond distracts Sterling with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Richmond showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Richmond won't allow Sterling to sweep him here. #T4#
Sterling has momentary wrist control but Richmond slips an elbow through the middle.
Richmond postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Richmond working some strikes from top position.
Richmond lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Richmond is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Richmond seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sterling for as long as he can get away with.
Richmond is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sterling working a defensive guard here.
Richmond controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richmond scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Richmond dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Richmond looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sterling!
Sterling takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#ROC#
Sterling is rocked!
Richmond cracks Sterling with a big elbow.
Sterling is still in real trouble! Can Richmond finish him?
Richmond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sterling can do to turn this around?
Sterling takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Richmond scores with punches from side control.
A big shot lands for Richmond! That's hurt Sterling! Will he recover? Richmond fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ferdinand Richmond!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Richmond swats away the attempt to clinch by Gaethje.
Gaethje misses with a jab to the body
and Richmond counters with a series of strikes. Gaethje will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gaethje is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Richmond is looking for a counter combo.
Gaethje tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richmond swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Gaethje clinches up with Richmond and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Richmond breaks the clinch.
Gaethje doesn't manage to clinch there - Richmond circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaethje tries to clinch but Richmond moves out of range.
Richmond swats away the attempt to clinch by Gaethje.
Gaethje misses with a lunging right hand
and Richmond makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gaethje throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Richmond counters with a shoot takedown. Gaethje fights it but they end up in guard.
Gaethje looks winded!#T1#
Richmond postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Richmond stops Gaethje from standing up. #SU#
Richmond gets to his feet - Gaethje follows without any prompting.
Gaethje tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richmond swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gaethje misses the jab.
Richmond throws a wild body kick that Gaethje sees coming a mile off.
Gaethje looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Richmond misses with a body kick.
Gaethje looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Richmond gets a takedown into half guard.
Richmond controlling the action here.#SUB#
Richmond looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Richmond not doing much here.
#T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Richmond connects with a nice short shot to Gaethje's temple.
Gaethje is trying to stand.
Richmond looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gaethje with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Richmond.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaethje on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Richmond landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Richmond looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gaethje with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richmond working over Gaethje with some ground and pound. Gaethje looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Richmond working Gaethje over with strikes.
Richmond working Gaethje over with strikes.
Richmond working over Gaethje with some ground and pound. Gaethje looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Richmond working the head and body with strikes.
Gaethje really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Richmond. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Gaethje has hold of Richmond's hands but Richmond slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Richmond seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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.
#SU#
Richmond decides to stand up.
Richmond is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Justin Gaethje seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richmond tries to land a front kick but Gaethje steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gaethje throws a hook to the side of Richmond's head but Richmond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gaethje misses with a right hand
and Richmond counters with a left and a right that stings Gaethje.
Richmond has a takedown stuffed.
Gaethje tries to clinch there but Richmond circles away.
#TD#
Richmond closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Richmond lands in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Richmond landing some decent shots from guard.
Richmond content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Richmond with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaethje has momentary wrist control but Richmond slips an elbow through the middle.
Richmond distracts Gaethje with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gaethje can do anything to dispel that myth.
Richmond with a nice head shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richmond with a nice head shot there.
Richmond working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gaethje's head.
Richmond is working Gaethje over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Richmond stops Gaethje from standing up.
Richmond postures up and lands a big shot to Gaethje's brow.
Richmond has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Richmond makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Richmond landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Richmond dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Richmond clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Gaethje breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gaethje swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gaethje is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gaethje throws a right and a left that Richmond avoids nicely.
Richmond circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaethje closes the distance but Richmond moves to the side
and Richmond counters with a left and a right that stings Gaethje.
Ferdinand Richmond is winning the standup battle so far.
Gaethje tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richmond swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richmond quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gaethje is breathing heavily.
Gaethje looks to clinch
and Richmond counters with a left and a right that stings Gaethje. #T1#
Gaethje cracks Richmond with a good jab.#CL#
Gaethje tries to keep at a distance but Richmond has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Richmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Gaethje. Those never looked like landing.
Richmond throws a head kick but Gaethje moves out of range.
#CL#
Richmond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gaethje, pushing him back against the cage.
Richmond tries to break free but Gaethje pushes him back against the cage.
Richmond misses with a knee strike.
Richmond tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Richmond breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Richmond misses with a leg kick.
Gaethje scores with a jab.#TD#
Richmond looking to score a takedown here. Gaethje is defending well but Richmond drives through and ends up in Gaethje's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richmond with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Richmond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaethje can do to turn this around?
Richmond is in close to Gaethje's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Richmond's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Richmond lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Richmond stands up over Gaethje, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gaethje wants to stand up but Richmond is controlling him.
Richmond cracks Gaethje with a solid left hand.
Richmond scoring with punches to the head and body.
Richmond working some strikes from top position.
Richmond postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Richmond is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Richmond lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gaethje has momentary wrist control but Richmond slips an elbow through the middle.
Richmond scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Richmond's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Richmond is in close to Gaethje's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Richmond postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Richmond working some strikes from top position.
Richmond is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Richmond sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Richmond postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Richmond sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gaethje wants to stand up but Richmond is controlling him. #T4#
Gaethje has momentary wrist control but Richmond slips an elbow through the middle.
Richmond landing some decent shots from guard.
Richmond postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gaethje wants to get back to his feet but Richmond is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Richmond working some strikes from top position.
Gaethje wants to stand and escape but Richmond is having none of it.
Richmond content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ferdinand Richmond overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Richmond decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Richmond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gaethje.
Richmond throws a big counter combination but Gaethje scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Richmond throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD#
Richmond closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gaethje to the mat! Gaethje manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Richmond dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gaethje misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Richmond counters by clinching up.
Gaethje has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Richmond tries to pull guard but Gaethje holds him up against the cage and eventually Richmond drops back down to his feet.
Gaethje avoids a wild elbow strike from Richmond.#TD#
Richmond decides to pull guard.
Gaethje tries to stand but Richmond is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richmond is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gaethje takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richmond trying to control the position here. #T1##SU2#
Gaethje gets to his feet - Richmond follows without any prompting.
Gaethje tries to clinch
and Richmond counters with a one-two to the body.
Richmond shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gaethje as he jumps to the side.
Gaethje tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Richmond paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gaethje tries to clinch up
and Richmond counters with a two punch combo.
Richmond swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Justin Gaethje has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferdinand Richmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Gaethje tries to clinch up but Richmond circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Gaethje pushes Richmond up against the cage in a clinch.
Richmond fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ferdinand Richmond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richmond is trying to break free.
Gaethje blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Gaethje breaks from the clinch.
Gaethje is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richmond.
Richmond scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Richmond there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gaethje tries to close the distance and clinch but Richmond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Justin Gaethje is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Gaethje throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richmond went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Richmond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gaethje.
Gaethje tries to clinch up.
Richmond defending well as Gaethje loads up on a big left hand.
Gaethje misses with a left hand
and Richmond counters with a two punch combo.
Gaethje is looking to clinch but Richmond is avoiding it.
Richmond throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gaethje misses with a right hand
and Richmond counters with a two punch combo.
Gaethje throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Richmond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gaethje wants to clinch but Richmond slips to the side#TD#
and Richmond counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Richmond. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES2#
Gaethje kicks Richmond off and gets to his feet.
Gaethje closes the distance looking to clinch
and Richmond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gaethje misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Richmond counters with a two punch combo.
Gaethje tries to clinch but Richmond moves out of range.
Gaethje misses with the combination.
Richmond is looking for a counter combo.
Richmond displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gaethje throws out the jab.
Richmond is looking for a counter combo.
Richmond swats away the attempt to clinch by Gaethje.
Richmond throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gaethje avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ferdinand Richmond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Richmond has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferdinand Richmond!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Francis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Richmond quickly recovers to half guard.
Richmond has hold of Francis's hands but Francis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Francis seems content to control.
Francis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Richmond does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Francis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Richmond knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Francis seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richmond regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Francis.
Richmond might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Francis lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richmond is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Francis is looking to work some ground and pound but Richmond has wrist control.#T1#
Francis trying to control but Richmond is working from the bottom.
Francis looking to sit in guard and control but Richmond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Francis is trying to keep Richmond in close.
Richmond is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Francis trying to keep a closed guard but Richmond is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Francis has his foot on Richmond's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Richmond works his way back into a safe position though.
Francis looking to control.
Francis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richmond.
Richmond wants to control from the top but Francis keeps moving.
Richmond content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Francis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Richmond's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Richmond has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Francis trying to control the position.
Richmond would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Francis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Richmond in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Richmond scoring with some ground and pound.
Richmond works over Francis with some ground and pound from guard.
Richmond scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Francis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Francis 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 wants to stand but Francis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Richmond controlling from the top position. #T3#
Francis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Richmond is controlling him.
Francis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Richmond controls from within his opponent's guard.
Richmond preventing the sweep. #ES2#
Francis has his feet on Richmond's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Richmond pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Richmond throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Francis moves into the clinch.
Richmond is trying to break free.
Richmond is trying to force a seperation but Francis has the dominant position.#T4##TD2#
Richmond is fighting off a takedown attempt but Francis 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 trying to strike off his back.
Richmond is looking to stand up but Francis isn't so interested in that idea.
Francis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Francis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Richmond. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Richmond looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Francis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Francis wants to work for an arm triangle but Richmond is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Francis stalling away here and it's allowed Richmond to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richmond trying to keep a closed guard but Francis is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Malcom Francis will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Francis 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.
Richmond wants to sweep here but Francis controlling him for the moment.
Richmond trying to keep a closed guard but Francis is proving a slippery customer.
Richmond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis with a nice head shot there.
Richmond wants to get back to his feet but Francis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Richmond is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Richmond keeping moving, preventing Francis from controlling successfully.
Richmond wants to sweep here but Francis controlling him for the moment.
Francis's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Francis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Richmond is not content to let Francis control the position.
Francis wants to free his trapped foot but Richmond is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Francis wants to take a breather but Richmond is having none of it.
Richmond is trying to get back to full guard.
Francis is looking to take a break and control but Richmond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Richmond regains full guard. Nicely done.
Francis postures up.
#T3#
Francis trying to control the position from guard on top but Richmond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Francis closes the distance and pushes Richmond back into the cage.#TD2#
Francis has clasped his hands together around Richmond's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Francis throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Richmond is looking for a sweep.
Richmond manages to work his way to half guard, despite Francis's best efforts.
Richmond preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Francis trying to pass the guard but Richmond defending well. #T4#
Francis is just content to waste time from the top position. Richmond takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Francis stops Richmond from standing up.
Richmond keeping full guard, as Francis tries to pass.
Francis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Francis looking to sit in guard and control but Richmond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Francis is trying to keep Richmond in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Malcom Francis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Francis wants to clinch up but Richmond keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Francis has managed to clinch.
Francis looking to stall.
Richmond is trying to break free.
Richmond tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Francis lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Richmond wants to control but Francis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Francis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Richmond has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Richmond manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Richmond tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Richmond working a defensive guard here.
Francis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Richmond wants to stand up but Francis is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Richmond shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Francis pinned against the cage. Francis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Francis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Richmond utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Francis passes Richmond's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Richmond avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Francis.
Malcom Francis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Francis is keen to just control but Richmond is a slippery customer.
Richmond trying to control but Francis postures up.
#T3#
Francis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Francis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richmond keeps working.
Richmond controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Malcom Francis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Francis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Richmond.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Richmond gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Francis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Francis is pushing down on Richmond's leg trying to pass to half guard. Richmond is fighting to maintain full guard but Francis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Francis tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Richmond.
Richmond is doing well to control the position and prevent Francis from advancing to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Francis trying to control from half guard but Richmond is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malcom Francis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Francis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcom Francis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Peidis connects with a body shot that sends Richmond's belly button to the back.
Peidis tests Richmond's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Peidis cracks Richmond with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Richmond tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Peidis pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Richmond is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tzwrtzos Peidis!
During a confident post fight interview, Tzwrtzos Peidis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Offset has knocked Richmond down with a huge combo! Offset steps away and waves a wobbly Richmond back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Richmond is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ferdinand Richmond has been cut.
Offset connects with a nice cross there... Richmond is looking wobbly and Offset recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Richmond to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Offset jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Quavo Offset!
Quavo Offset thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Perrone misses with a body kick.
Richmond appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Perrone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Richmond avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Richmond knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Perrone on the ground.
Perrone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Richmond works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Perrone throwing strikes from guard but Richmond blocks nicely.
Perrone preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perrone trying to control the position from guard on top but Richmond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perrone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Richmond is trying to keep Perrone in close.
#T1#
Perrone wants to control from the top but Richmond keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Richmond can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Perrone controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Perrone instigates a clinch.
Richmond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Richmond is fighting off a takedown attempt but Perrone 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 control of Perrone's left arm, preventing Perrone from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Richmond is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Richmond preventing the sweep.
Richmond trying to control the position from guard on top but Perrone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richmond landing some decent shots from guard.
Perrone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Perrone 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#
Perrone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Richmond does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Richmond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Perrone in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Richmond moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Richmond utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Perrone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perrone wants to control from the top but Richmond keeps moving. #T4#
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.
Perrone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Perrone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Perrone is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Richmond is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Richmond has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Richmond throws a strike but Perrone rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perrone scoring with punches to the head and body.
Perrone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Perrone dominated that round.
That's time! Richmond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Perrone stuffs the takedown attempt from Richmond. Richmond gets slowly back to his feet.
Pedro Perrone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Perrone shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Perrone showed some decent athleticism there.
Richmond is looking to get back to is feet but Perrone passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perrone in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Perrone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richmond keeps working. #T1#
Richmond tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Perrone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Richmond is working hard here to advance position.
Perrone throws an elbow but Richmond slips to the side and avoids it well.
Perrone scoring with punches and elbows.
Richmond is not content to let Perrone control the position. #SUB2#
Perrone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Richmond has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Richmond is looking for a sweep.
Perrone working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Perrone is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Richmond looks calm but he's in trouble here. Perrone gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Richmond is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Perrone lets go of the hold and Richmond can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pedro Perrone!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Pedro Perrone made sure he mentioned Strong Suplementos 159Q/$200, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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