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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Till throws a head kick but Richmond moves out of range.
Richmond changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A head kick misses from Till.
Richmond is looking to counter punch.
Till pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richmond half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Till lands a brutal head kick. Richmond looks out on his feet and Till throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Aaron Till!
In his post fight interview, Aaron Till started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Lumpkin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Richmond backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#
It looks like Eldon Richmond has been cut.#CL2#
Lumpkin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richmond, pushing him back against the cage.
Lumpkin tries to break the clinch but Richmond is controlling the position. #TD2#
Lumpkin pulls guard.
Richmond might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Richmond prevents Lumpkin from getting back to his feet.
Lumpkin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Richmond prevents Lumpkin from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Richmond drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lumpkin dives on top into guard.#REVB##SU2#
Lumpkin gets to his feet. Richmond looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lumpkin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Richmond counters with a shoot takedown. Lumpkin fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richmond throwing strikes from guard but Lumpkin blocks nicely. #ES2#
Lumpkin is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Richmond presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
Lumpkin is trying to force a seperation but Richmond has the dominant position.
Lumpkin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Richmond is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lumpkin is defending well.
Lumpkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Richmond won't allow it.
Richmond goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lumpkin prevents it.
Richmond blocks an elbow strike from Lumpkin.
#BC#
Richmond manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Lumpkin has Richmond up against the cage in a clinch.
Richmond really is a fat lump.#TD2#
Lumpkin jumps guard.
Richmond throws an elbow that misses. Lumpkin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Richmond's guard. Nice move by Lumpkin!#REVB##SU2#
Lumpkin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
Nice uppercut there from Lumpkin.#TD2#
Lumpkin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU2#
Lumpkin stands and steps away. Richmond gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lumpkin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richmond checks a low kick from Lumpkin.
Lumpkin lands with a cross. #ROC2#
Richmond is rocked!
Lumpkin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Lumpkin rushes Richmond and presses him up against the cage.
Richmond misses with a knee strike.
#T3#
Lumpkin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eldon Richmond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richmond can't get the takedown.
Richmond is breathing heavily.
Lumpkin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Richmond wants a takedown.
Richmond keeps control of Lumpkin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Richmond is trying to pull guard but Lumpkin has him pressed against the cage.
Lumpkin is trying to push Richmond away but Richmond has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lumpkin is trying to force a seperation but Richmond has the dominant position.
Lumpkin is trying to push Richmond away but Richmond has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lumpkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Richmond has him pressed against the cage.
Lumpkin has had enough of the clinch but Richmond keeps him there for the moment.
Richmond is trying to drag Lumpkin to the mat but Lumpkin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lumpkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Richmond won't allow it.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Richmond prevents Lumpkin from breaking the clinch.
Lumpkin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Richmond has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lumpkin after a bit of a struggle.
Lumpkin tries to break the clinch but Richmond is controlling the position.
Lumpkin is trying to force a seperation but Richmond has the dominant position.
Richmond tries to pull guard but Lumpkin won't allow it.
Richmond changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lumpkin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Lumpkin moves into the clinch.
Richmond prevents Lumpkin from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Lumpkin decides to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Lumpkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eldon Richmond's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Lumpkin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU2#
Lumpkin stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Lumpkin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Richmond's half guard.#SUB2#
Lumpkin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Richmond is just riding it out for now. Lumpkin eventually gives up the hold.
Lumpkin not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Lumpkin postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Richmond to stand up. #T1##KD2#
Lumpkin drops Richmond with a left right combo! Lumpkin follows him down to the ground into side control.
#SU2#
Lumpkin decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Richmond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lumpkin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Richmond shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lumpkin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Lumpkin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Lumpkin manages to break the clinch.
Thomas Lumpkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lumpkin catches Richmond with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Richmond forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thomas Lumpkin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2018 |
#R1##KD2#
Kronen drops Richmond with a beautiful combination! Richmond stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kronen is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Richmond is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Eldon Richmond has been cut.
Erik Kronen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Kronen has cracked Richmond with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Kronen lands another huge swinging hook and Richmond tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Richmond, before Kronen can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Erik Kronen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Rammenstein throws a looping overhand right but Richmond ducks down to avoid it.
Richmond drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rammenstein sprawls and moves away.
Rammenstein pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Richmond back to the cage. Rammenstein follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rammenstein cracks a nice hook into Richmond's ribs.
Rammenstein misses with a two punch combination.
Rammenstein misses the body punch #CL#
and Richmond counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Richmond.
Richmond is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rammenstein is defending well.#TD#
Richmond has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rammenstein clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rammenstein trying to control the action but Richmond just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Rammenstein right now.
Richmond really is a fat lump.#T1##SUB#
Richmond is persistently looking for the submission but Rammenstein is defending it well.
Rammenstein can't escape the position.
Richmond avoiding Rammenstein 's attempts to control his hands.
Richmond is hanging on to Rammenstein's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Rammenstein showing good submission defense here.
Rammenstein wants to escape the position.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Rammenstein is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Richmond gets his way!
Richmond controlling from the back.
Richmond controlling well, preventing Rammenstein from escaping the position.
Rammenstein trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Richmond is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rammenstein has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Rammenstein trying to control the action but Richmond just sinks the hooks in.
Rammenstein rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rammenstein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rammenstein moves into full guard.
Rammenstein is trying to control the position but Richmond postures up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Richmond drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rammenstein dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Richmond working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rammenstein.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rammenstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rammenstein postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rammenstein is in close to Richmond's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Richmond is breathing heavily.
Rammenstein throwing strikes but missing.
Rammenstein postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Richmond might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rammenstein is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rammenstein's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rammenstein postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernz Rammenstein dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rammenstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Rammenstein.
Richmond half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Eldon Richmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rammenstein falls off balance throwing a combination
and Richmond counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Richmond clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Rammenstein has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Richmond is trying to keep an underhook but Rammenstein manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bernz Rammenstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rammenstein slips a nice elbow through Richmond's hands, connecting with Richmond's forehead.
Rammenstein thows a huge punch but Richmond dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rammenstein is nestled in close to Richmond, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rammenstein landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rammenstein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rammenstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rammenstein takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rammenstein is looking to stall here but Richmond recovers full guard. #T1#
Rammenstein lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC2#
Richmond is rocked!
Rammenstein postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Richmond covers up, he's hurt! Rammenstein keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Rammenstein and the ref steps in to end the fight! Rammenstein can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernz Rammenstein!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ham.
Richmond managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ham.
Richmond gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ham in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ham is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ham takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Richmond is looking for a sweep. Ham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Richmond might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Ham wants to work for an arm triangle but Richmond is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Richmond works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ham seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ham is fighting to break Richmond's control of his arms but Richmond is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ham is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Ham closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Richmond pushes Ham off and gets back to his feet.
Ham is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Ham darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Richmond defending well though. #T3#
Ham not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ham is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Richmond could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SU2#
Ham postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Richmond to stand up. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Ham fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Richmond to the ground. Ham is now in Richmond's guard.#SU2#
Ham gets to his feet. Richmond looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Ham drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ham working the ground and pound but Richmond is defending the strikes.
Ham moves into full mount!
Richmond is breathing heavily.
Ham controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ham thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Ham dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ham's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ham duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Eldon Richmond has been cut.#TD2#
Ham closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Richmond to the mat! Richmond manages to get full guard.
Ham looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2#
Ham gets to his feet. Richmond looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jeff Ham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Ham lands a big head kick that sends Richmond tumbling to the mat! Ham takes a step backwards and waves Richmond back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ham scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC2#
Richmond is rocked!#T1#
Ham feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Richmond crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jeff Ham!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Kawa has closed the distance and engaged Richmond in a clinch.
Richmond changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kawa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kawa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Eldon Richmond has been cut.
Richmond moves away from the strike by Kawa.
Kawa leaves Richmond with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kawa misses the jab.
Richmond could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richmond defending well as Kawa loads up on a big left hand.
Richmond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
A jab from Kawa misses. #CL2#
Kawa clinches up against the cage.
Kawa slows down the pace here.
Kawa stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Richmond manages to break the clinch.
Richmond misses with a takedown
letting Kawa counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eldon Richmond. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kawa moves into the clinch.
Kawa controlling the action here for a moment.
The referee calls for Kawa to work.
#T2#
Richmond tries to pull guard but Kawa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kawa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kawa working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Richmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richmond moves away from the strike by Kawa.
Kawa misses with an uppercut. Richmond saw that one coming.#KD2#
Kawa drops Richmond with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Richmond looks back up at him and smiles so Kawa waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richmond displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kawa throws out the jab.
Richmond fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kawa avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Richmond slips under a jab from Kawa.
And Richmond counters with a quick kick to the body but Kawa blocks it.#CL2#
Kawa pushes Richmond up against the cage in a clinch.
Kawa works on Richmond's body with a couple of short punches.
Kawa has Richmond pressed against the cage.
Kawa tries to circle away but Richmond has him pinned against the cage.
Kawa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kawa has had enough of the clinch but Richmond keeps him there for the moment.
Richmond tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kawa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Richmond has had enough of the clinch but Kawa keeps him there for the moment.
Kawa is pushing Richmond up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Kawa stalling the fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kawa has Richmond pushed against the cage.
Richmond drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kawa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kawa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kawa controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dyrektor Kawa.#CL2#
Kawa moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dyrektor Kawa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eldon Richmond's cut.
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#
Kawa grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Richmond takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Kawa cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dyrektor Kawa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Ali drives through and clinches with Richmond against the cage.
Richmond really is a fat lump.
Ali stops a takedown attempt from Richmond.
#TD2#
Ali has clasped his hands together around Richmond's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES#
Richmond throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Ali Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ali shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ali showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richmond wants to control but Ali is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ali seems to be working for a kimura but Richmond defends the submission attempt.#SU2#
Ali postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Richmond to stand up. #T1##TD#
Richmond shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Richmond was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Richmond looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali wants to get back to his feet but Richmond drags him back down.
Ali is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Richmond not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ali is looking for a sweep. Richmond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Richmond is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2##SUB#
Ali is defending against the submission attempts here by Richmond.
#SUB#
Richmond is trying to work for a kimura but Ali is defending well.
Ali wants to control but Richmond is keeping busy.
#T3#
Ali preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #ES2#
Ali has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Richmond is on him like a limpet, forcing Ali back against the cage.
Richmond is working for takedown but Ali is calmly controlling the position for now.
Richmond wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eldon Richmond. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ali wants the takedown. Richmond is fighting it off but Ali persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Richmond's guard against the cage.
Richmond is wriggling around but Ali manages to pass to half guard.
Richmond is breathing heavily.#REVR#
Ali performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4##SUB2#
Ali seems to be working for a kimura but Richmond defends the submission attempt.
Ali thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ali uses his free foot to push down on Richmond's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Richmond.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Ali 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##CL2#
Ali moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Ali has clasped his hands together around Richmond's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES#
Richmond explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2#
Ali clinches up with Richmond and pushes him back against the cage.
Richmond wants to take the fight to the mat but Ali manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Richmond wants to take the fight to the mat but Ali manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Ali gets control of Richmond's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ali will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ali 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.
Ali is pulling down on Richmond's head. It's preventing any offense from Richmond, at least for the moment.
Richmond has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Richmond stopping the sweep attempt from Ali.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali pulls Richmond in close to prevent any damage.
Ali manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Richmond manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SU2#
Ali stands and steps away. Richmond gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Ali shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Richmond wants to stand back up but Ali manages to pass into side control.
#T2#
Ali content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Richmond taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T3##SU2#
Ali decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Ali looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Richmond pushes Ali off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Ali looking to score a takedown here. Richmond is defending well but Ali drives through and ends up in Richmond's guard.
Ali looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Ali wants to control from the top but Richmond keeps moving.
Ali trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ali throws a big right hand that misses.
Ali passes Richmond's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ali is trying to control the action in half guard but Richmond is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ali drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Richmond tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Ali is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Richmond has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ali biding his time, looking for the opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Even with his hooks in, Ali manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T1##SUB2#
Richmond is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ali's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ali missing with punches from the back.
Ali Ali has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ali slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Ali is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Richmond is defending well though. Ali let's go of the attempt for now.
Ali punches the canvas rather than the man.
Ali just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Ali working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T3#
Richmond is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ali.
Ali tries to keep control of the position but Richmond is staying busy.
Ali might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Richmond haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ali is riding his opponent, not letting Richmond buck him off.
Ali's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Richmond wants to control his opponent's hands but Ali gets his hands free.
Richmond is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be Richmond right now.
Ali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ali misses with a punch to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Richmond showing good submission defense here.
Ali biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Ali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ali has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Ali!
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