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Event:
IFA 13:04
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Baly shoots in for a takedown but Nouveau shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Nouveau drives through and clinches with Baly against the cage.
Nouveau stalling in the clinch.
Baly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nouveau gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baly tries for a takedown but Nouveau manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Baly. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Nouveau is trying to trip Baly. He has hold of a leg but Baly is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nouveau persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nouveau scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Nouveau drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Baly manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nouveau has Baly in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Nouveau is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baly defends well.
Nouveau looking to control.
#T1#
Baly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Baly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baly lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nouveau keeping moving, preventing Baly from controlling successfully.
Nouveau looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Baly cracks Nouveau with a solid left hand.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baly is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nouveau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baly scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nouveau throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nouveau wants to sweep but no luck.
Baly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nouveau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nouveau keeping moving, preventing Baly from controlling successfully. #T3#
Baly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Nouveau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nouveau strikes from his own guard.
Baly trying to control the position from guard on top but Nouveau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Baly misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt - Baly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Nouveau gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Baly manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Nouveau trying to control but Baly is working from the bottom.
Nouveau won't allow Baly to sweep him here.
Nouveau postures up.
Baly keeping full guard, as Nouveau tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nouveau won't allow Baly to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baly has a closed guard, preventing Nouveau from standing up.
Baly keeping moving, preventing Nouveau from controlling successfully.
Baly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Nouveau dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nouveau shoots in but Baly avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Nouveau looking to score a takedown here. Baly is defending well but Nouveau drives through and ends up in Baly's guard.
Nouveau postures up.
Nouveau has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nouveau wants to pass the guard but Baly is keeping the position.
Nouveau throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Baly holds on and takes a little breather.
Nouveau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nouveau with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nouveau trying to control but Baly is working from the bottom. #T1#
Baly 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.
Baly is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Baly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baly is trying to control the position but Nouveau postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baly looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mohammed Baly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Nouveau shoots in and bounces Baly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T2#
Baly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nouveau.
Nouveau chips away with some ground and pound.
Baly looking to control.
Nouveau looking to sit in guard and control but Baly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nouveau wants to sweep here but Baly controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Baly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nouveau has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baly won't allow Nouveau to sweep him here. #T3#
Baly is looking to work some ground and pound but Nouveau has wrist control.
Nouveau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nouveau 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.
Nouveau wants to control but Baly passes easily into half guard.
Nouveau on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Baly passes into side control, despite Nouveau's attempt to control the position.
Nouveau is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Nouveau sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nouveau wants to get back to full guard.
Baly is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nouveau misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Baly looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Nouveau looking for submissions off his back.
Nouveau is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Nouveau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baly prevents Nouveau from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Nouveau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Baly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nouveau circles away.
Baly misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Nouveau counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nouveau.
Baly is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nouveau gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Baly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nouveau is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nouveau tries to score a body lock takedown but Baly shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Nouveau decides to pull guard.
Baly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Baly looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Nouveau has his foot on Baly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baly works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baly throwing strikes from guard but Nouveau blocks nicely.
Baly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Nouveau throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nouveau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Nouveau working for submissions but it's allowed Baly to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Nouveau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baly pulls his head out easily.
Baly drops an elbow to the side of Nouveau's head.
Nouveau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baly is working away from the top position though.
Baly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nouveau is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Baly scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nouveau is trying to control but can't.
Baly scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nouveau wants to get back to full guard.
Baly is trying to control the action in half guard but Nouveau is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Baly takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nouveau trying to control from the bottom.
Baly controlling the action here.
Nouveau is staying active underneath Baly, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Baly slaps away a takedown attempt from Nouveau, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Nouveau dives in and scores a takedown into Baly's guard.
Baly keeping moving, preventing Nouveau from controlling successfully.
Baly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Theodore Nouveau has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baly working a defensive guard but Nouveau manages to pass into side control anyway.
Nouveau is looking to take a break and control but Baly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Theodore Nouveau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Baly can't do much from the bottom here.
Nouveau trying to control the action but Baly is working from the bottom.
Baly trying to remain calm as Nouveau controls from the top position.
Baly dodges the ground and pound from Nouveau.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Nouveau is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baly has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nouveau tries to advance to mount but Baly denies him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theodore Nouveau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nouveau 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodore Nouveau!
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Event:
IFA 23:03
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Richards has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baly tries for a takedown. No joy.
Baly goes for a takedown attempt but Richards pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Richards changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Baly looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Baly is looking to regain half guard here but Richards keeps moving and retains side control.
Check out the look on Richards's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Baly is working to avoid the ground and pound but Richards connects with a decent elbow.
Richards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baly parries the strikes from Richards easily there. Richards is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Baly to escape.
Richards grinds an elbow into Baly's temple.
Baly gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Richards content to control rather than advance.
Baly tries to roll over but Richards keeps him under control.#T1#
Richards sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baly defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baly on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Richards is stalling here. Baly is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Richards seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Baly has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Richards throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Baly is working Richards over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Richards's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Richards manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Baly wants to control but Richards is keeping busy.
#T2#
Baly keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Richards seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Richards missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Richards looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Richards is looking to take a break and control but Baly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baly trying to control but Richards postures up.
Richards throwing shots but Baly is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Richards connects with a nice short shot to Baly's temple.
Baly is pressing down on Richards's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Baly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Richards must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Baly throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T3#
Richards tries to free his leg and advance position but Baly is retaining full guard.
Baly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richards.
Richards throwing strikes but missing.
Richards is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Baly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Baly keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Richards postures up in Baly's guard and throws a big left but Baly blocks it.
Richards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Richards with a flurry of punches that miss.
Richards throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Richards shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Baly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Richards is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Richards throws a big right hand that misses.
Richards postures up.
Baly 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.
Richards throwing strikes from guard but Baly blocks nicely.
Baly throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Baly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Richards dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Richards darts in and clinches Baly up against the cage.
Baly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Richards pulls his leg out and moves away.
Richards shoots in for a takedown but Baly shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Richards rushes Baly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Richards throws a punch but it's blocked by Baly. #TD2#
Richards has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Baly is trying to keep an underhook but Richards manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Richards is keen to just control but Baly is a slippery customer.
Richards thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baly's head.
Baly is looking for a sweep. Richards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards trying to control from half guard but Baly is working away.
Baly wants to sweep but Richards has passed to side control!
Baly is trying to control Richards's posture but Richards avoids it. #T1#
Richards throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Richards scoring with punches and elbows.
Richards tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Richards throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Richards works to advance to full mount. Baly defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Richards cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Baly takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Richards lands a big elbow. #T2#
BOOM! Richards connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Richards looking to finish Baly with some ground and pound. This is bad for Baly!#ROC2#
Baly is rocked!
Baly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oh Baly is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Richards lands a big elbow - Baly is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Baly is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Richard Richards!
Richard Richards thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
IFA 09:03
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Richards enables Baly to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Richards manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Baly chips away with some ground and pound.
Baly wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.
Baly lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baly won't allow Richards to sweep him here.
Baly wants to pass the guard but Richards is keeping the position.
Baly throwing strikes from guard but Richards blocks nicely.
Richards looking for a sweep. Not yet Richards, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Baly wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.
Baly chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Richards wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Richards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Baly from controlling successfully.
Baly throwing strikes but missing.
Richards is pulling down on Baly's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richards circles away.
Richards throws an overhand right that lands on Baly's shoulder, as Baly tries to avoid the shot.
Richard Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Richards closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Baly wants to take the fight to the mat but Richards manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Richards has clasped his hands together around Baly's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
I've been told that Richards has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Richards in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Richards wants to control but Baly is keeping him busy.
Baly can't do much from the bottom here.
Richards misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Richards scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards grinds an elbow into Baly's temple.
Baly takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards is chipping away with strikes.
#T3#
Baly regains half guard.
Richards missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Richards scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Baly blocking the ground and pound attempt from Richards.
Richards looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Richards throws a strike but Baly avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Richards must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Baly keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Richards missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baly is trying to keep Richards in close.
Baly has momentary wrist control but Richards slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Baly keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Richards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baly 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.
Richards throws a big right hand that misses.
Baly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richards.
Richards scoring with some ground and pound.
Baly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Baly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Richards throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richards landing with the ground and pound.
Richards throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Richards dominated that round.
That's time! Baly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Richards clinches up against the cage.
Baly wants a takedown but no success here.
Richards misses with the head strike.
Baly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Richards avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Baly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baly.
#TD2#
Richards turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards wants to control but Baly is keeping him busy.
Baly tries to buck Richards off but Richards is having none of it.#T1#
Baly is working hard here to advance position.
Richards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A lull in the action here as Richards stalls from top position.
Richards scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Baly to see if he's OK.
Richards lands an elbow.
Baly manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Richards is controlling Baly's trapped leg to prevent Baly from advancing to side control.
Richards is trying to maintain the position but Baly is very close to passing his half guard.
Baly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Richards defending well though. #T2#
Richards makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Richards.
Richards has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Richards 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#
Baly wants to get back to full guard.
Richards scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Baly regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Richards.
Richards trying to control but Baly is working from the bottom.
Richards throwing strikes from guard but Baly blocks nicely. #T3#
Baly 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.
Richards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Richards lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richards accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baly pulls Richards in close to his closed guard and prevents Richards from doing any damage or advancing position.
Baly trying to keep a closed guard but Richards is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Baly doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Baly trying to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Richards throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Richards has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Richards is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Richards has a couple of punches blocked by Baly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richards misses with a punch to the body.
Richards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Richards fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for Richards with that takedown attempt.
Baly changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Richards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Richards dives in and grabs Baly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baly pushes down on Richards's head and hops out.#CL2#
Baly tries to keep at a distance but Richards has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Baly is fighting off a takedown attempt but Richards is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Baly to the mat. Baly regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Baly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Richards defends well.
Richards postures up and lands a big shot to Baly's brow.
Richards lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Baly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richards is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Richards working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baly's head.#T1#
Baly has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Richards advances position into side control!
Baly managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Richards.
Richards is working Baly over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ground and pound from Richards seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Baly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Richards works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Richard Richards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Richards working away.
Baly is looking for a sweep.
Baly is trying to escape the position but Richards is controlling the position.
Baly is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Richards's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Baly is trying to control Richards's posture but Richards avoids it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Baly is being controlled here.
Baly manages to work his way to half guard, despite Richards's best efforts.
Richards keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Richards has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Richards looks to land a left hand but Baly moved out of range nicely.
Baly appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Richards looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Baly wants to improve his position but Richards is controlling well.
Richards controlling the pace. #T4#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baly is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Richards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Richards 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Richards!
After winning the bout, Richard Richards thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Callahan. No joy for Baly on that attempt.
Baly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Callahan circles away.
Callahan tries to clinch but Baly is having none of it.
Callahan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Callahan.
Baly takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Baly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Callahan as he avoids it easily.
John Callahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Baly.
Callahan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baly fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Callahan throws a series of punches but Baly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Callahan dives in and scores a takedown into Baly's guard.
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!
Callahan trying to control but Baly is working from the bottom.
Baly pulls Callahan in close to prevent any damage. #T1##SUB#
Callahan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Baly is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Callahan, into his guard. #REVB#
Baly lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Callahan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baly sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Baly postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Baly chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baly stands up over Callahan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Baly is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baly's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC2#
Callahan is rocked!
Baly postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oh Callahan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baly showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Baly lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Baly postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Callahan covers up, he's hurt! Baly keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Baly and the ref steps in to end the fight! Baly can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohammed Baly!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Quirez moves in looking to clinch but Baly pushes him off.
Quirez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baly tries to avoid it but Quirez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baly to the ground. Baly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Baly throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Quirez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Baly is in Quirez's guard.
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.
Quirez keeping full guard, as Baly tries to pass.
Baly keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Quirez's head.
Baly makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Baly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quirez wants to stand but Baly is controlling the position. #T1#
Baly controls from within his opponent's guard.
Quirez controls Baly momentarily but Baly frees himself.
Baly content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Baly lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Quirez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baly on the ground.
Baly scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quirez is trying to keep Baly in close.
Baly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #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.#SU2#
Baly stands up from Quirez's guard - Baly perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Baly gets the takedown into side control.
Baly cracks Quirez with a big elbow.
Baly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baly cracks Quirez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Baly moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Baly prevents Quirez from escaping the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #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.#SU2#
Baly decides to stand back up.
Quirez shoots in but no luck this time.
Baly changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Baly changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Quirez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Quirez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Quirez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Quirez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baly checks a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Quirez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Baly 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##TD2#
Baly closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Quirez to the mat! Quirez manages to get full guard.
Quirez is looking to stand back up but Baly counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Quirez. #REVR#
Baly trying to pass the guard but Quirez defending well.
Baly controlling the action here.
Baly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Baly stands up from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quirez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baly defends well and Quirez ends up having to push Baly into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Baly is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Baly scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1#
A lull in the action here as Baly stalls from top position.
Baly working the ground and pound.
Baly lands an elbow.
Baly lands a decent elbow from side control.
Quirez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Quirez being controlled for a moment.
Baly working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
Quirez taking a bit of punishment here - Baly scoring with strikes.
Baly scoring with punches from side control.
Baly slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Quirez.
Baly in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Quirez is in a horrible position here. Baly smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC2#
Quirez is rocked!
Baly scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Quirez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Baly lands a big shot there that rocks Quirez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Quirez seems to have got his legs back now.
Baly cracks Quirez with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohammed Baly!
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Event:
SPARTA 13: Duke B. vs. Ribeiro
Date: Feb 03, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Cassel moves into the clinch.#BC#
Cassel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cassel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baly tries to avoid it but Cassel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baly to the ground. Baly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baly changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No luck for Cassel with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Baly manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cassel on his heels. He'll look to pass Cassel's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Cassel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Cassel has an active guard here but Baly has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassel works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Baly with a nice head shot there.
Cassel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Baly wants to control from the top but Cassel keeps moving.
Baly throws a big right hand that misses.
Baly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Cassel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cassel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baly throws a big right hand that misses.
Baly wants to stand but Cassel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cassel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cassel looking for a sweep. Not yet Cassel, not yet.
Cassel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cassel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Baly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cassel enables Baly to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cassel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Baly trying to control the position from guard on top but Cassel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baly lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Cassel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Cassel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Baly scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Baly lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Cassel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baly defends well.
Baly throws a big elbow that misses. #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.
Baly distracts Cassel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Baly wants to control from the top but Cassel keeps moving.
Cassel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baly lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Baly is in close to Cassel's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Baly content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Cassel has locked up a guillotine! Cassel's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Baly is holding on here and Cassel must be using up a lot of energy. Baly has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Cassel gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Augusto Cassel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Good work by Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Baly tries a head kick but it misses.
Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Baly.
Nice defenses there by Jr.
Baly throws a right and a left that Jr avoids nicely.
Baly throws a right and a left that Jr avoids nicely.
Jr blocks a head kick by Baly.
Baly takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Baly wants to land a leg kick but Jr is out of range.
Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baly misses the shot to the body.
Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jr avoids the body shot from Baly.
Jr cracks Baly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jr connects with a right that clearly hurt Baly. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Jr proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Baly collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kile Jr!
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