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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Poole dives in for a single leg takedown but Richardson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Poole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poole fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And Richardson tries to counter it with a takedown but Poole pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Richardson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Richardson looks to move away, Poole throws a big counter combo but Richardson just gets out of the way.
Nice sprawl there from Poole as Richardson shoots in.
Poole tries to counter by clinching up but Richardson breaks away and moves out of range.
Patrick Richardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richardson feints and then cracks Poole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poole down.
Poole misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olin Poole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poole fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Richardson!
A right-left combo lands from Richardson. #ROC2#
Poole is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Olin Poole has been cut.
Richardson throws the kick towards the body but Poole avoids it.
Poole is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Richardson.
Oh Poole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Richardson moves into the clinch successfully.
Poole unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Poole can't break the clinch.
Poole tries for a takedown but Richardson manages to get underhooks.
Poole slows down the pace here.
Poole seems to have got his legs back now.
Poole leaning his opponent against the cage.
Poole misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Richardson is trying to break the clinch but Poole has him pressed against the cage.
Poole jumps guard but Richardson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Richardson is trying to break the clinch but Poole has him pressed against the cage.
Poole taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Richardson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Poole can't break the clinch.
Richardson has had enough of the clinch but Poole keeps him there for the moment.
Richardson keeps control of Poole as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Richardson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Poole to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Poole successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SU2#
Poole is working an open guard so Richardson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Richardson.
#TD2#
Richardson shoots in and gets a takedown into Poole's guard.
Poole working a defensive guard here.
Poole has Richardson pulled in close to control his posture.
Richardson trying to control but Poole is working from the bottom.
Richardson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4##SUB2#
Richardson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Richardson wants to control from the top but Poole keeps moving.
Poole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Richardson postures up.
Richardson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Poole's guard.
Richardson trying to control the position from guard on top but Poole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poole pulls Richardson in to control the position.
Richardson trying to control the position from guard on top but Poole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SU2#
Richardson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Richardson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olin Poole's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Poole shoots in looking for a takedown but Richardson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Poole's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Richardson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richardson throws a push kick but Poole slaps the foot to one side.
Poole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richardson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Richardson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poole.
Olin Poole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richardson misses with a wild combination.
Poole shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Richardson sprawls well. Richardson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Poole gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson throws a right hand that Poole ducks under and follows up with a left that Poole also avoids with ease.
It looked like Poole was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Richardson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Richardson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Richardson misses the shot to the body.
Richardson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Poole.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olin Poole. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Poole darts in and clinches Richardson up against the cage.
Poole is looking for a takedown.
Poole has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Richardson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Richardson is trying to break the clinch but Poole is controlling him.#BC2#
Richardson manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Richardson tries to clinch but Poole is having none of it.
Richardson doesn't manage to clinch there - Poole circles away.
Richardson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Richardson tries to clinch up.
That kick from Richardson tenderised Poole's leg. Poole is trying to keep his angry face on.
Poole looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Richardson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Richardson takes a swing at Poole's ribcage but misses.
Richardson connects with a body shot that sends Poole's belly button to the back.#T3#
Poole shoots in looking for a takedown. Richardson tries to sprawl out of it but Poole keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richardson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Patrick Richardson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Richardson tries to clinch up but Poole circles away and keeps his distance.
Richardson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Richardson is looking to clinch.
Richardson lands with a nice combination. Poole backs away looking to recover.
Poole avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Richardson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Poole is looking to counter the offense by Richardson and move into the clinch.
Richardson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Poole.
Richardson tries to clinch up but Poole circles away and keeps his distance.
Poole wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Poole shoots in and gets a takedown into Richardson's guard.#ES2#
Richardson kicks Poole off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richardson tries to close the distance and clinch but Poole swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Poole tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Richardson manages to circle out of the way.
Poole tries for a takedown but Richardson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Richardson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Richardson lands a slapping body shot.
Poole takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Richardson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Olin Poole's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Richardson tries to clinch up.
Richardson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Poole really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Richardson throws a series of punches but Poole moves out of range.
A left and a right from Richardson both land. Nice combination.
Richardson fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Poole was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Poole holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Richardson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Poole lands a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Richardson scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Richardson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Richardson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Olin Poole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Richardson.
Richardson misses with some punches.
Poole is struggling to control the position.
Richardson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Poole jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Richardson walks away with a smile on his face. Poole gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Poole fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Richardson has closed the distance and engaged Poole in a clinch.
#T2#
Richardson has had enough of the clinch but Poole keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Richardson's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Poole breaks from the clinch.
Richardson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Richardson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poole fails with the takedown.
Richardson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richardson wants to clinch up but Poole keeps it at a distance.#T3##TD2#
Richardson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Poole knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Richardson on the ground.
Richardson wants to stand but Poole has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Poole wants to sweep but no luck.
Poole keeping moving, preventing Richardson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Poole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Richardson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Poole looking to control.
Richardson is fighting to break Poole's control of his arms but Poole is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Richardson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Poole's guard.#T4#
Poole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Richardson tries to clinch but Poole moves away
and Poole counters with a one-two to the body.
Richardson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Poole as he avoids it easily.
Richardson misses with a wild combination.
Poole shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Richardson as he avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richardson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Poole's calf.
Richardson scores with a hook to the body. Poole takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Olin Poole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patrick Richardson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Richardson misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Richardson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Richardson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Richardson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Richardson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gonzalez's waist but Gonzalez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Richardson off to one side.
Gonzalez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Richardson pinned against the cage. Richardson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Richardson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gonzalez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Richardson closes the distance and clinches up with Gonzalez, looking for a takedown. Richardson pushes Gonzalez against the cage but Gonzalez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Richardson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gonzalez.
Patrick Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Gonzalez.
No luck for Gonzalez with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Richardson defends it nicely.
Richardson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Richardson tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gonzalez or perhaps it was just good defense by Richardson, which made it look bad. #TD#
Richardson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gonzalez to the ground. Richardson is now in Gonzalez's guard.
Gonzalez has momentary wrist control but Richardson slips an elbow through the middle.
Richardson stays in close to Gonzalez's body and controls the position.
Richardson trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Richardson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gonzalez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Richardson wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gonzalez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Richardson defends well.
Richardson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzalez is keeping the position for now.
Richardson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gonzalez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Richardson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Richardson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Richardson wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Gonzalez keeping full guard, as Richardson tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Richardson checks a low kick from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez tries a head kick but it misses.
Richardson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gonzalez. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Richardson clinches with his opponent.
Richardson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gonzalez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Richardson has had enough of the clinch but Gonzalez keeps him there for the moment.
Gonzalez is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Richardson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Richardson avoids it really well and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Richardson or perhaps it was just good defense by Gonzalez, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Richardson 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#
Nice sprawl there from Richardson as Gonzalez shoots in.
Richardson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch but Richardson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Richardson throws a counter high kick but Gonzalez was just alert enough to avoid it.
Richardson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left and a right from Richardson both land. Nice combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonzalez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gonzalez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Richardson.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown but Richardson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Richardson attempts a counter takedown but Gonzalez avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson fails with the takedown.
Gonzalez tries to counter with a clinch but Richardson shakes him off and moves away.
Gonzalez looks for a takedown but Richardson sprawls well.
Patrick Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Gonzalez.#T1#
Gonzalez misses with the combination.
Gonzalez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Richardson counters with a takedown into side control.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Richardson landing strikes.
Richardson trying to control the action but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Richardson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gonzalez!#T2#
Gonzalez tries to hold on but Richardson postures up.
Richardson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Richardson goes for an armbar but Gonzalez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gonzalez. #ES#
Richardson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gonzalez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Richardson manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Richardson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away.
Richardson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gonzalez defends it nicely.
Gonzalez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Richardson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gonzalez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Richardson wants to clinch.
Gonzalez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Richardson swivels and escapes.
Gonzalez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Richardson.#T4#
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gonzalez shoots in looking for a takedown. Richardson tries to sprawl out of it but Gonzalez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richardson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Richardson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gonzalez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Richardson misses with a takedown attempt - Gonzalez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gonzalez tries to counter with a clinch but Richardson shakes him off and moves away.
Patrick Richardson is winning the standup battle so far.
Richardson fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Richardson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Richardson is defended easily by Gonzalez.
Richardson fails to land with a series of punches.
Richardson leaves Gonzalez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Richardson tries to counter with a takedown but Gonzalez is quick to defend against it.
Gonzalez is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richardson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Richardson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet.
Gonzalez is trying to maintain the position but Richardson is very close to passing his half guard.
Gonzalez is not content to let Richardson control the position.
Gonzalez is looking for a sweep. Richardson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gonzalez is looking to control Richardson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gonzalez avoid being mounted?#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gonzalez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SU#
Richardson decides to stand up.
Gonzalez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gonzalez fails with the takedown
and Richardson counters with a right hand to the body.
Gonzalez tries a head kick but it misses.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gonzalez wants to clinch up but Richardson keeps it at a distance.
Gonzalez darts in looking for a takedown but Richardson gets double underhooks and turns Gonzalez into the cage.
Patrick Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Gonzalez.#T3#
Richardson fails with the takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Richardson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Richardson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzalez keeps working. #T4##SU#
Richardson stands up and beckons Gonzalez to his feet.
Richardson is looking to clinch but Gonzalez is avoiding it.
Richardson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzalez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gonzalez wants to counter with a clinch but Richardson pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzalez looks for a takedown but Richardson sprawls well.
Juan Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patrick Richardson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gonzalez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Patrick Richardson.
Well Richardson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Richardson!
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