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Event:
The Island Season 8, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Mack shoots and misses #TD2#
and Richards counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mack trying to keep a closed guard but Richards is proving a slippery customer.
Richards sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Richards is posturing up here but Mack has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Richards tries to roll out but it's too tight and Richards has to tap! Slick submission there by Mack!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Walton Mack!
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Event:
The Island Season 8, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Minus darts in and clinches Richards up against the cage.
Minus managing to block the knees to the body from Richards.
Minus blocks a body shot from Richards.
Richards tries to work over Minus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Richards wants to take the fight to the mat but Minus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Minus jumps guard but Richards stands there with Minus around his waist. Minus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Richards tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Minus avoids it.
Minus is trying to pull guard but Richards has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Richards has Minus pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Richards pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Minus tumbling to the mat - Richards dives into Minus's guard.
Richards wants to control from the top but Minus keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Richards throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Richards thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Minus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Minus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Minus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Minus can't keep his opponent in guard - Richards advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Minus has a hand on Richards's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Richards takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T2#
Richards avoids the attempt from Minus to control.#SUB#
Richards is working for a guillotine from mount but Minus frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Richards is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Minus has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Minus!
Richards is trying to control the position but Minus postures up. #SUB#
Minus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Richards has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Minus has managed to get both his arms back between Richards's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Minus trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Richards is trying to control the position but Minus postures up.
Richards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Richards is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Minus is aware though and is defending well.
Minus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Minus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Richards working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Minus wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Richards trying to keep a closed guard but Minus is proving a slippery customer.
Minus is looking to stand up but Richards won't let him.
Minus wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richards has his hands on Minus's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Minus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Richards swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Richards dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Minus gets caught flat footed, as Richards shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Richards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minus is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Richards drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Richards jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Richards drops back, looking for a kneebar! Minus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Minus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Minus! #REVB#
Richards definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Minus tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Richards's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Minus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Richards is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Richards tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Minus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Richards can't do much from the bottom here.
Minus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richards keeps working.
Richards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minus can do to turn this around?
Minus in side control, throwing shots but Richards defends. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Richards is trying to control Minus's posture but Minus avoids it.
Minus lands a few punches from side control.
Minus wants to stand but Richards is controlling his arm.
Richards is trying to improve his position.
Richard Richards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richards can't do much from the bottom here.
Minus tries to stand but Richards is controlling his head. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Richards takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richards.
Richards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minus's elbow.
Richards tries to score a body lock takedown but Minus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Minus drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richards accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Richards controls from within his opponent's guard.
Richards postures up.
#T4#
Richards lands a couple of digs.
Minus is trying to hold Richards in close to prevent damage but Richards has managed to pass into half guard.
Minus controlling the position for now.
Minus is in trouble now - Richards has advanced to mount!
Richards wants to control the pace but Minus is squirming around nicely.
Minus is looking to improve his position but Richards isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Richards tries to control but Minus wriggling away.
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 Richard Richards will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Minus closes the distance and clinches up with Richards, looking for a takedown. Minus pushes Richards against the cage but Richards circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Richards is looking to counter the offense by Minus and move into the clinch.
Minus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Richards pinned against the cage. Richards gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Minus staying out of range there.#CL2#
Minus moves into the clinch.
Minus taking a breather.
Richards tries a body shot but Minus blocks it.
Richards looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minus managing to block the knees to the body from Richards.
Minus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Minus slowing the pace effectively.
Minus is trying to drag Richards to the mat but Richards just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Richard Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Collin Minus.#T1##TD#
Richards turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Richards working away.
Minus is being controlled here. #SUB#
Richards wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Minus, who protects the arm well.
Minus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Richards's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Richards is looking for a kimura but Minus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Richards to get the leverage. #SUB#
Richards 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.
Richards passes to full mount! #T2#
Richards avoids the attempt from Minus to control.
Richards throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Richards trying to control but Minus is having none of it. #SUB#
Minus defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Richards. #T3##SUB#
Richards looking to secure an arm triangle but Minus defends it well. #SUB#
Richards has hold of Minus's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Minus manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Richards has control of Minus's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Minus regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Richards working for a guillotine from mount but Minus is in no mood to give up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Richards is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Minus is surviving well by controlling Richards's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Richards has hold of Minus's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Minus manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Minus is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minus tries to hold on but Richards postures up.
Collin Minus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minus swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Richards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Richards 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Richard Richards!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Richard Richards!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Richard Richards!
Richard Richards wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Richard Richards thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses #TD#
so Richards counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Richards trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gonzalez working for a triangle but Richards defends it easily.
Gonzalez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gonzalez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonzalez, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez is trying to keep Richards in close.
Gonzalez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gonzalez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1#
Gonzalez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Richards has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Richards looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gonzalez is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Richards tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Richards has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gonzalez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Richards is trying to get an arm triangle but Gonzalez is defending well. #SUB#
Richards tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gonzalez is trying to control Richards's posture but Richards avoids it.
Gonzalez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Richards with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Richards is keen to just control but Gonzalez is a slippery customer.
Gonzalez desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Richards definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Gonzalez gets a clinch.
Gonzalez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Richards walks away with a smile on his face. Gonzalez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gonzalez has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Richards counters with a shoot takedown. Gonzalez fights it but they end up in guard.
Gonzalez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Richards controls the pace.
Richards has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Gonzalez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Richards preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richards accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Richards stops Gonzalez from standing up.
Gonzalez 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#
Gonzalez is just content to waste time from the top position. Richards takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Richards is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gonzalez defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Richards dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Richards shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gonzalez trying to control but Richards postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards is trying to control. Gonzalez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gonzalez is trying to control but can't.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Gonzalez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Richards's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Richards's back!
Gonzalez has the hooks in. Richards is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Richards looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gonzalez.
Richards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around?
Richards trying to control the action but Gonzalez just sinks the hooks in.
Richard Richards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonzalez tries to get the hooks in deep but Richards pushed the leg off. #T2#
Gonzalez somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Gonzalez gets his hands free as Richards looks to control. #SUB2#
Gonzalez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Richards knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Richards for a finish. #SUB2#
Richards defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Richards looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gonzalez wants to control but Richards is keeping busy.#T3#
Gonzalez not allowing Richards to control his hands. #SUB2#
Gonzalez working for a choke but Richards reverses nicely into Gonzalez 's guard.
Richards content to stall in guard here.
Gonzalez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T4#
Richards controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Richards wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gonzalez has his foot on Richards's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Richards works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Richards drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gonzalez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Richards has Gonzalez in his guard.#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gonzalez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fransisco Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Gonzalez rushes Richards and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Richards misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gonzalez.
Richards has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gonzalez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gonzalez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gonzalez is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Gonzalez pulls Richards into guard.
#SUB#
Richards drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gonzalez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gonzalez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gonzalez! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards is looking to regain half guard here but Gonzalez keeps moving and retains side control.
Gonzalez trying to control the position but Richards is working away. #T1#
Richards is trying to improve his position.
Gonzalez has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Gonzalez wants to finish this one by submission but Richards is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gonzalez.
Richards wants to hold on but Gonzalez pushes him away.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gonzalez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Richards's face.
Richards takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gonzalez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Richards?
Gonzalez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gonzalez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Richards tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gonzalez tries to control but Richards wriggling away.
Richards holds on to Gonzalez around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.#T3#
Richards is squirming around, avoiding Gonzalez's attempts to control the action.
Richards wants to control but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez working the ground and pound effectively.
#SUB2#
Gonzalez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gonzalez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #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.
Richards tries to hold on but Gonzalez pushes him away.
Richards avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gonzalez.
Richards tries to lock up and control but Gonzalez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Richards is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richards tries to hold on but Gonzalez pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fransisco Gonzalez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gonzalez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fransisco Gonzalez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Varela clinches.
Varela fails to pull guard.
Richards has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Richards leaning his opponent against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Varela 's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Varela jumps into guard, dragging Richards to the mat.
Richards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Varela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Varela keeping full guard, as Richards tries to pass.
Richards slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Richards is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Richards sitting in guard here, content to control.
Richards postures up.
Richards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Varela on the ground.
Varela keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Richards drives through with a takedown into guard.
Richards stays in close to Varela 's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Varela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Richards is really struggling to control Varela but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Richards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Varela swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Varela not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Varela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Richards has gone for a leg lock! Varela slips out almost immediately though and dives into Richards's guard.#REVB#
Richards might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Richards has his foot on Varela 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Varela works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Richards working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Varela .
Varela slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Richards is looking for a sweep.
Varela trying to control the action but Richards is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Richards's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Varela is looking to take a break and control but Richards is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Varela is trying to get an arm triangle but Richards is defending well. #T4#
Richards wants to control but Varela postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varela tries to stand but Richards is controlling his head.
Richards is trying to control Varela 's posture but Varela avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Varela tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Varela has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Varela wants to control but Richards is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Varela dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Varela shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richards but Richards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Richards throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Varela is defended easily by Richards.
Varela misses with a takedown #TD#
and Richards counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Richards.
Richard Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Varela .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varela looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Richards got a little sloppy there for a moment and Varela has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Richards has managed to get both his arms back between Varela 's legs - danger averted.
Richards has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Richards pushing down on Varela 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1##SUB#
Richards is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Richards is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Varela has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Richards is working for a kimura but Varela is defending it quite comfortably.
Varela is trying to control but can't.
Varela is looking for a sweep. Richards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Richards wants to pass to mount but Varela is defending the position. #SUB#
Richards is looking for a kimura but Varela is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Richards to get the leverage.
Varela is trying to stand up here but Richards is controlling him well. #SUB#
Richards 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.
Varela is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Richards is just content to waste time from the top position. Varela takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Richards wants to control from the top but Varela keeps moving.
Richards is looking to work some ground and pound but Varela has wrist control.#SUB2#
Varela looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Richards has picked Varela up and slammed him! Varela can't keep hold of the triangle and Richards manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Richards tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Richards has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Richards wants to control but Varela is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Richards looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Richards trying to control the position but Varela is working away.
Richards working away.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Varela fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richards, pushing him back against the cage.
Varela wants a takedown.
Varela is trying to break the clinch but Richards has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Richards turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Richards manages to end up in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Varela gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Richards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Varela keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Richards dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Varela tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Richards swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Varela closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Varela .
#TD#
Richards gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Varela looks like he's trying to stand up.
Richards content to control rather than advance.
Varela tries to roll over but Richards keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Richards is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Varela doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Richards. #T1##SUB#
Richards is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Richards is looking for a kimura here.
Richards stops Varela from getting back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Varela wants to control but Richards is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Richards is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Richards is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Varela gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Varela blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Varela is looking to take this one to the mat.
Richards drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Varela gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Varela is working for takedown but Richards is calmly controlling the position for now.
Richard Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Varela .#TD#
Richards gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Varela regains guard.
Varela trying to control the position.
Richards won't allow Varela to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Richards is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Varela is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Varela has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Richards isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Varela stacks Richards on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Varela !#T4#
Richards is not content to let Varela control the position.
Richards is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Richards's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Varela throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dexter Varela .
I think Varela has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Varela !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Houdoe shoots for a double leg takedown but Richards sprawls well. He's pushed Houdoe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Richards darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Houdoe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richards pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Richards is looking for a kimura but Houdoe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Richards to get the leverage.
Richards is thwarting Houdoe's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Richards 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houdoe is trying to stand.
#T1#
Well, if Richards 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.
Houdoe is looking to control Richards's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Houdoe avoid being mounted?
Richards sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards is keen to just control but Houdoe is a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Houdoe tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Richards shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Houdoe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Houdoe struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Richards is trying to get an arm triangle but Houdoe is defending well.
Richards sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Houdoe is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Richards looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Richards working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Richards working away.#SUB2#
Richards thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've been informed that Richards has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Houdoe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Richards's best efforts.
Richards wants to take a breather but Houdoe is having none of it. #SUB2#
Richards is looking for a kimura but Houdoe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Richards to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Richards seems to be looking for submissions.
Houdoe tries to get to full guard but Richards has control of the leg. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Houdoe manages to get to full guard.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Houdoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Richards drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Houdoe dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Houdoe wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richards working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Houdoe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Richards dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Houdoe rushes Richards and presses him up against the cage.
Houdoe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Richards wants the takedown. Houdoe is fighting it off but Richards persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Houdoe's guard against the cage.
Richards wants to control from the top but Houdoe keeps moving.
Houdoe working a defensive guard here.
Richards wants to control from the top but Houdoe keeps moving.
Richards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards controls from within his opponent's guard.
Richards looking to sit in guard and control but Houdoe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Richards is trying to keep Houdoe in close.
#SUB2#
Richards looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Houdoe has picked Richards up and slammed him! Richards can't keep hold of the triangle and Houdoe manages to pass to side control!
Richards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Houdoe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Houdoe wants to control but Richards is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Houdoe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Richards is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Houdoe working away.
The ground and pound from Houdoe seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Houdoe has hold of Richards's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Richards seems comfortable defending it but Houdoe has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Richards is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Richards is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Houdoe couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Badr Houdoe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Hatta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richards throws out the jab.
It looked like Hatta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hatta slips a jab from Richards.#TD2#
Richards scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Richards is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hatta has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Richards is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Richards in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hatta tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Richards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Richards!
A victorious Richard Richards thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Richards gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hatta has had enough of the clinch but Richards keeps him there for the moment.
Hatta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Richards has him pressed against the cage.
Richards pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Richards - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD#
Richards gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Richards is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hatta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Richards.
Hatta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Richards. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatta wants to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB#
Richards is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Richards is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Richards is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hatta sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Richards in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hatta tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Richards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Richards!
Our winner, Richard Richards, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Double N misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Richards counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Richards is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Double N knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Richards misses with the ground and pound.
Richards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Double N keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Richards tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Richards has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Richards is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Double N has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB#
Richards tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Richards has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Richards in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Double N is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Richards!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Richards takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lanetaylor throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Lanetaylor has his foot on Richards's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Richards works his way back into a safe position though.
Richards is stalling in the full guard.
Lanetaylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Richards looking to pass the guard.
Lanetaylor wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Richards is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Richards is stalling in the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Lanetaylor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Richards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lanetaylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lanetaylor working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lanetaylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Richards drops back looking for a leg! Lanetaylor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lanetaylor manages to kick Richards off! Richards jumps back into Lanetaylor's guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Richards is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Richards postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Richards looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Richards is looking to take a break and control but Lanetaylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lanetaylor wants to control but Richards is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Richards is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Richards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lanetaylor on the ground.#T3#
Richards takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Richards trying to pass the guard but Lanetaylor defending well. #SUB#
Richards is working for a submission of some sort.
Richards is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lanetaylor is looking to improve his position.
#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.
Lanetaylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richards is working away from the top position though.
Richards trying to pass the guard but Lanetaylor defending well. #SUB#
Richards is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lanetaylor sees it coming and defends easily.
Well, if Richards 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Richards is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Richards dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Richards tries to keep at a distance but Lanetaylor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Richards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lanetaylor can do to turn this around?
Lanetaylor blocks an elbow strike.
Lanetaylor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Richards after a bit of a struggle.
Lanetaylor managing to block the knees to the body from Richards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Richards can't find room to land a body shot as Lanetaylor controls the action.
Lanetaylor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Richards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lanetaylor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Richards misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lanetaylor.
Lanetaylor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Richards trying to control the position but instead, Lanetaylor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Richards into the cage.
Richards trying to land knees to the body.
Lanetaylor is trying to force a seperation but Richards has the dominant position.
Lanetaylor tries to pull guard but Richards forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lanetaylor wants a takedown but no success here.
We've been informed that Lanetaylor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Richard Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Lanetaylor.
Richards gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lanetaylor.
Richards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lanetaylor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lanetaylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Richards has double underhooks. #T2#
Richards holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD2#
Lanetaylor gets control of Richards's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lanetaylor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lanetaylor throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Richards looking to pass the guard.
Lanetaylor throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lanetaylor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Richards works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Richards 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.
#SUB#
Richards is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Richards performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Richards is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Richards seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Richards is working for a kimura here but Lanetaylor manages to reverse the position and he's now in Richards's guard.
#SUB#
Richards has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lanetaylor is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Richards.
Lanetaylor working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Lanetaylor stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Lanetaylor forces Richards back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dylan Lanetaylor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Lanetaylor moves into the clinch successfully.
Lanetaylor avoiding damage as Richards throws knees to the body.
Richards tries for a takedown. No joy.
Richards definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lanetaylor is trying to stall.
Richards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lanetaylor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Richards looking for a takedown.
Lanetaylor trying to control the position but instead, Richards has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lanetaylor into the cage.
Lanetaylor managing to block the knees to the body from Richards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lanetaylor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Richards pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lanetaylor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Richards avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Richards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Richards backs off Lanetaylor throws a huge counter combo but Richards manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Richards decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Richard Richards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Richards is working for a kimura but Lanetaylor is defending it quite comfortably.
Richards not doing much here.
#T2#
Lanetaylor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lanetaylor keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Richards drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lanetaylor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lanetaylor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lanetaylor! #REVB#
Lanetaylor tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3##SUB2#
Lanetaylor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Richards is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Richards is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards is holding Lanetaylor down, trying to stall.
Richards wants to control but Lanetaylor postures up.
Richards tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lanetaylor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lanetaylor wants to control but Richards is keeping him busy.
Richards holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Richards is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lanetaylor is looking to take a break and control but Richards is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richards tries to control but Lanetaylor manages to take his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Lanetaylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lanetaylor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dylan Lanetaylor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Richards moves in looking to clinch but Larry pushes him off.
Richards wants to clinch.
Larry throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Richards counters with a takedown into side control.
Larry tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Richards looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Richards working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Larry is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Richards has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Larry taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Richards!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Buck moves into range and clinches up with Richards.
Richards is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Buck is defending well.
Richards is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Buck lands a shoulder strike.
Richards is trying to drag Buck to the mat but Buck just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alex Buck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Richards.#BC#
Buck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Buck closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Buck tries to stand but can't do so whilst Richards controls his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buck is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Richards manages to get to full guard.
Buck wanted to stand there but Richards had control of the position. #T1##SU#
Buck stands and steps away. Richards gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Buck misses with a double jab
#TD2#
so Richards counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Richards drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Richards jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Buck is wriggling around but Richards manages to pass to half guard.
#SUB2#
Richards wants to work for an arm triangle but Buck is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Buck is looking to escape.#T2#
Buck 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.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Buck is defending against the submission attempts here by Richards.
Buck wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Richards is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Richards is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Buck sees it coming and defends easily.
Buck is trying to stand up here but Richards is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Richards is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Buck looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Richards wants to work for an arm triangle but Buck is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Richards is working for a submission of some sort.
Richards throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Richards sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Buck pushes Richards off looking to stand but Richards dives back in and keeps control.
Buck is refusing to be controlled, as Richards sits in half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Richards is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Richards stops Buck from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Richards is trying to work for a kimura but Buck is defending well.
Richards throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Buck is trying to stand up here but Richards is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Richards is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Richards is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Richards 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#
Buck misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Richards won't allow Buck to get back to his feet.
Richards trying to control but Buck is working from the bottom.
Richards prevents Buck from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Richards thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Richards pushes down on Buck's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Richards is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Richards is working for a kimura but Buck is defending it quite comfortably.
Richards thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1##SUB2#
Richards seems to be working for a kimura but Buck defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Richards seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Richards is looking for a kimura but Buck is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Richards to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Richards is looking for a kimura but Buck is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Richards to get the leverage.
Buck is trying to stand.
Richards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buck keeps working.
Buck tries to kick Richards off but Richards keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Richards is trying for a kimura here. Buck looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Richards wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Richards!
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