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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Wagner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Richards!
Richards is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Wagner 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 control Wagner's posture but Wagner avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SUB#
Wagner tries for a kimura but Richards is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wagner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Wagner is trying to get an arm triangle but Richards is defending well.
Wagner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Wagner has an Americana. Richards didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Wagner is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Wagner hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alonzo Wagner!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alonzo Wagner waved his t-shirt featuring Big Dog Gains 160Q $49's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nice takedown defense from Richards. No joy for Jung on that attempt.
Richards half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jung closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richards circles away.
Richards half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Richards takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jung scores with a nice head shot.
Jung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Richards prevents Jung from improving his position.
Richards stalling.
Richards has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Richards's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Richards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jung is trying to stand.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Richards seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jung for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jung.#T3#
Jung looks to land a left hand but Richards moved out of range nicely.
A lazy body kick from Jung #TD#
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Richards with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jung gets full guard.
Richards slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Jung keeping full guard, as Richards tries to pass.
Richards controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Our spies down at at Hellfire Academy inform us that Jung has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Richards is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kang Richards dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Jung drives through and clinches with Richards against the cage.
#TD#
Richards turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on Jung's face as Richards controls the position.
Richards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jung can do to turn this around?
Jung tries to buck Richards off but Richards is having none of it.
Jung trying to remain calm as Richards controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've been hearing that Richards has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Jung can't do much from the bottom here.
Jung is letting Richards control him for a moment.
Jung is looking for a sweep.
Richards controls the position.
Jung is trying to control Richards's posture but Richards avoids it.
Jung is letting Richards control him for a moment.
Jung is trying to control Richards's posture but Richards avoids it.
Richards controlling from side mount.
Kang Richards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jung struggling a bit here.
Richards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jung on the ground.
Richards controls the position.
Jung is looking to regain half guard here but Richards keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Jung's face as Richards controls the position.
Jung tries to buck Richards off but Richards is having none of it.
Jung is breathing heavily.
Richards advances nicely into full mount.
Richards controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Richards continues to stall.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Richards.#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.
Jung is looking to improve his position but Richards isn't that keen on the idea.
Richards sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kang Richards dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jung tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jung throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Richards counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Richards.
Richards looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
More hug and hope from Richards.
Jung working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Jung is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richards is aware though and is defending well.
Richards controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Richards continues to hold on tight.
Richards pushes down on Jung's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Richards content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Richards prevents Jung from improving his position.#SUB2#
Jung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richards content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jung is looking for a sweep. Richards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Richards controlling the action here. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jung with a hook.
Jung misses the shot to the body.
Richards drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jung sprawls and moves away.
Chan Sung Jung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Richards avoids the head kick by Jung.
Richards appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jung is looking to clinch.
Richards changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chan Sung Jung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richards feinted with a counter takedown.
Kang Richards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jung swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richards sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kang Richards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Richards, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kang Richards!
Our winner, Kang 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: Aug 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Soda with the inside leg kick.
Soda connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Soda scores with a leg kick.
Soda connects with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Soda as he connects with a hook.
Soda lands a jab to Richards's midsection.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Soda. Richards shrugs it off though.
Soda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD#
Soda drops Richards with a left right combo! Soda follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC#Richards is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soda is looking to take a break and control but Richards is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Richards is still in real trouble! Can Soda finish him?
Soda tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Soda moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Richards seems to have recovered his senses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Richards can do anything to dispel that myth.
Soda trying to control the action but Richards is working from the bottom.
Richards takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Soda is looking to take a break and control but Richards is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Soda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Richards managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Soda.
Soda lands a decent elbow from side control.
Soda passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Richards!
Poor strikes thrown by Soda there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Soda unloads with some shots from mount but Richards bucks and avoids them well.
Soda controlling his opponent.
Soda with the ground and pound from mount. #T3##SUB#
Soda is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Richards is surviving well by controlling Soda's body position as best he can.
Richards is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Richards is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Soda connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Richards is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Soda is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Richards to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Richards shrugs it off. #SUB#
Soda wants to finish this one by submission but Richards is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Soda.
Soda landing strikes from the mount and Richards is in trouble!
Soda controlling from mount.
Soda has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Soda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Richards is looking to escape.
Soda thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#SUB#
Soda looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Soda is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Richards is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Richards flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Soda anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Richards and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Soda slips an arm under Richards chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Soda has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Soda is squeezing on Richards like an anaconda would it's prey. Richards fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). 3 Piece Soda!
After winning the bout, 3 Piece Soda 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: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Grimes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Richards looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Grimes is trying to get an arm triangle but Richards is defending well.
Grimes advances to full mount. #SUB#
Grimes working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Richards looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Grimes ! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gunnar Grimes !
Gunnar Grimes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Richards has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Juan finds it's way round the side to connect with Richards's head.
Juan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Don Juan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards ducks under a wild hook from Juan.
Juan takes a swing at Richards's ribcage but misses.
Juan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Juan lands a nice shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Richards has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A slow jab from Juan misses its intended target.
Richards drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Juan defends it well.
Juan connects with a right hand. Richards shakes it off.
Richards staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Juan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Richards takes one to the side of the head.
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!
A jab from Juan does it's job there.#ROC#Richards is rocked!#T1#
Juan throws a jab when Richards was well out of range.
Richards avoids the body shot from Juan.
Richards is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Juan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Richards is still on wobbly legs! Can Juan finish him?
Juan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Richards seems to have recovered his senses.
Juan lands with a right hand.
Juan throws a right and a left that Richards avoids nicely.
Juan lands with a cross.
Juan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Don Juan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into side control. Juan won't be happy with that. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Juan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Juan tries to get out of the position.
Juan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Richards is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Juan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Richards.#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.
Yet more stalling tactics from Richards.
Richards's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Juan throws a lazy right hand but Richards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Juan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Juan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Richards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Juan.
Richards drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Juan defends it well.
A low kick from Juan misses #TD2#
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Juan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Juan throws a lazy right hand but Richards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Juan misses the target.
Juan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Juan lands with a nice body punch.
Juan scores with a jab. Richards acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Juan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Richardss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Juan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Richards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards takes one to the chin there.
Juan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Richards with the counter takedown but Juan avoids it easily.
Juan throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Richards counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Juan being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Richards slips a jab and a cross from Juan.
Richards changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Juan lands a really nice looking cross but Richards seems unphased.
Don Juan is winning the standup battle so far.
Juan looks to land a body kick but Richards moved away.
Nice shot by Juan.
Richards slips a jab and a cross from Juan.
#T3#
A jab from Juan misses.
Richards with the counter takedown but Juan avoids it easily.
Juan cracks a nice hook into Richards's ribs.
Juan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Juan being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Juan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Richards is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Juan connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juan throws a combination. Richards tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Juan misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Juan dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Richards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juan.
Juan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Richards's hands.
Richards moves out of range of the strikes.
Juan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Juan scores with a sloppy right hand. Richards should have avoided that one.
Richards ducks under a wild hook from Juan.
Richards walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Juan does no damage.
And Richards tries to counter it with a takedown but Juan pushes his down on his head and steps out.#KD#
Juan lands a left and a right that send Richards crashing to the mat, dazed. Juan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Richards has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Juan.#T1#
Richards slips a jab from Juan.
And Richards tries to counter it with a takedown but Juan pushes his down on his head and steps out.#KD#
Juan lands a big right hand that sends Richards crashing to the mat! Juan stays standing though and waves Richards back to his feet!
Richards gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Juan gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Juan! |
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Event:
NYF:Fight Night 1
Date: Mar 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Alvarez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alvarez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Richards has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Alvarez wants to clinch up but Richards keeps it at a distance.
Richards gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alvarez throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Richards counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Richards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards looking to pass the guard.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Richards controlling him for the moment.
Richards is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Richards being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Richards is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Richards controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Richards tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alvarez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alvarez duly obliges.
Alvarez tries to bum rush Richards with a series of wild strikes but Richards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alvarez clobbers Richards with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alvarez misses with the combination.
#T2#
Alvarez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sloppy strikes from Alvarez. Those never looked like landing.
Richards drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alvarez defends it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alvarez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards walks into a left hand.
Alvarez throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Richards tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alvarez scores with a one two! Richards had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Alvarez dips to his left and cracks Richards with an uppercut!#T3#
Alvarez lands an overhand right.
Alvarez works over Richards's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#Richards is rocked!
Alvarez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alvarez throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Richards is still in real trouble! Can Alvarez finish him?
Richards is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Richards seems to have recovered his senses.
Richards's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Alvarez tries to kick Richards off but Richards keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Richards perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Alvarez is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice shot lands for Alvarez.
Ricky Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez misses with a wild combination.
Richards tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Alvarez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Alvarez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Richards ducks right into an uppercut from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a hook but Richards avoids it easily.
Richards drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alvarez defends it well.
No joy there for Alvarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Richards with the counter takedown but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Alvarez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Richards.
Alvarez wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richards feints the counter takedown.
Alvarez tests Richards's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Richards.
Richards changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Richards gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richards.
Richards tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Richards's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alvarez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Richards scrambles back to his feet.
Alvarez throws out a loose jab but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Richards tries to counter it with a takedown but Alvarez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alvarez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ricky Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Richards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvarez throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Richards counters with a single leg into guard. Alvarez didn't expect that.
Richards sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richards can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Richards sitting in guard here, content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez fails to land with a series of punches.
Richards changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T3#
Alvarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alvarez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Richardss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ricky Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Richards takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alvarez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Richards moves out of range.
Richards changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A nice combination there by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Richards counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kang Richards has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Richards is continuing to stall.
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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Alvarez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Alvarez scores with a nice head shot.
Alvarez cracks a nice hook into Richards's ribs.
Alvarez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Richards defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
Alvarez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Richards with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alvarez to score with a decent uppercut.
Alvarez misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Richards counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Alvarez!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Richards controls the position.
The adventures of Richards the control monster continue. Boring.#T1#
Richards advances to mount.
Richards content just to control the position here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Richards.
Yet more stalling tactics from Richards.#T3#
Richards avoids the attempt from Alvarez to control.
Richards controlling his opponent.
Alvarez is working to get back to half guard.
#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.
Richards sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kang Richards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Richards swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Alvarez is now in Richards's guard. A big mistake from Richards there, giving up the dominant position!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kang Richards.
I think Alvarez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Alvarez! |
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Event:
NYF 7: Sam vs McCoy
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Combs closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Richards counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Richards seems content to control.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Richards.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Yet more stalling tactics from Richards.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Combs tries to clinch but Richards moves away #TD2#
and Richards counters with a single leg into guard. Combs didn't expect that. #T2#
Richards engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
More stalling from Richards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Combs is breathing heavily.
It looks like Richards might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Richards passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Richards moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kang Richards dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Combs gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kang Richards has got the better of the ground game so far.
Richards controlling the action here.
Richards with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Combs looks like he's trying to stand up.
Richards is controlling the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Richards is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Combs tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Richards counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Richards showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Combs tries to clinch but Richards moves away #TD2#
and Richards counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Combs! #T3#
Richards taking a breather here.
The adventures of Richards the control monster continue. Boring.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kang Richards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Combs moves to clinch but Richards breaks away #TD2#
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Richards is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Richards stands and throws Combs's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Richards moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Richards working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Richards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Richards advances to full mount.
Richards controlling from mount. #T4#
Kang Richards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rich Combs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kang 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kang Richards!
A victorious Kang 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:
NYF 2: Tank vs Kuznecov
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Rawlins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Richards's waist but Richards gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rawlins off to one side.
Richards drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rawlins defends it well.
Rawlins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Richards counters with a takedown into side control.
Rawlins wants to get back to his feet but Richards drags him back down.
Rawlins regains half guard.
Richards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rawlins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Richards slows the pace down in half guard.
Rawlins 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlins trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards controlling the action here.#T1#
Richards's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Richards stops Rawlins from getting back to his feet.
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.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rawlins pushes Richards off looking to stand but Richards dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Richards.
Rawlins closes the distance and clinches up with Richards, looking for a takedown. Rawlins pushes Richards against the cage but Richards circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Richards drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rawlins defends it well.
Richards walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rawlins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rawlins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Richards tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rawlins throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Rawlins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Rawlins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rawlins misses with a hook. Richards ducked under it nicely.
Richards is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rawlins swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Richards counters with a takedown into side control.
Rawlins trying to remain calm as Richards controls from the top position.
More stalling from Richards.#T4#
Rawlins is trying to control Richards's posture but Richards avoids it.
Richards is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rawlins will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawlins is trying to get back to his feet.
Richards is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rawlins's shoulder. That is not cool.
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.
It looks like Richards might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Richards with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kang Richards will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rawlins with a nice cross.#CL#
Richards tries to keep at a distance but Rawlins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Richards can't get the takedown.
Richards wants a takedown but no success here.
Rawlins working aggressively here.
Richards tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ty Rawlins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kang Richards.
Rawlins lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlins prevents the takedown attempt.
Rawlins lands a body shot.
Rawlins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Richards has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rawlins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rawlins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rawlins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Richards.
Richards goes for a takedown attempt but Rawlins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1#
Nice defenses there by Richards.
Ty Rawlins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Richards wants it to stay on the feet.
Richards changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rawlins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Richards with the counter takedown but Rawlins avoids it easily.
Rawlins misses with a hook.
Rawlins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Richards defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rawlins.
Richards tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rawlins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richards manages to avoid it.
Richards stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Richards wants it to stay on the feet.
Richards with the counter takedown but Rawlins avoids it easily.
Rawlins misses with a looping left.
Richards drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rawlins defends it well.#T2#
Rawlins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Richards with the counter takedown but Rawlins avoids it easily.
Rawlins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rawlins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richards was well out of range. Poor timing from Rawlins.
Richards drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rawlins defends it well.
Rawlins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richards tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rawlins lands with a good body shot.
Rawlins misses the shot to the body.
Rawlins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Richards counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rawlins!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rawlins seems a little lost for a moment, as Richards dominates the positioning.#T3#
Rawlins stops Richards from passing to mount.
Richards is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rawlins's shoulder. That is not cool.
Richards is continuing to stall.
Richards tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rawlins's legs.
A lull in the action here as Richards stalls from top position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kang Richards has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rawlins is looking to reverse the position.
Richards moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The adventures of Richards the control monster continue. Boring.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ty Rawlins dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Richards slips a straight right by Rawlins.
Rawlins misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Richards decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rawlins's guard.
Richards engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Richards working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Richards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Richards dodges the punch combination from Rawlins.
Richards is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rawlins swings for the body but Richards moves out of range.
#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.
Rawlins misses the jab.
A big left from Rawlins misses.
Richards feints the counter takedown.
Rawlins misses with a looping right.
Richards displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rawlins.
Rawlins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Richards drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rawlins defends it well.
Rawlins throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Richards counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rawlins!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rawlins wants to control but Richards postures up.
Richards remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3##T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kang Richards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Richards 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kang Richards!
An out of breath Kang 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: Nov 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Kenard throws a leg kick but Richards sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kenard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kenard shoots in for a takedown but Richards shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kenard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick by Kenard misses #TD2#
so Richards counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Richards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richards is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Kenard wants to stand and escape but Richards is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kenard tries to clinch up but Richards circles away and keeps his distance.
Kenard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kenard tries for a takedown but Richards sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Richards changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Richards enables Kenard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Richards manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
Kenard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kenard wants to pass the guard but Richards is keeping the position.#ES2#
Richards is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kenard presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kenard gets underhooks to prevent Richards's takedown attempt.
Richards is trying to drag Kenard to the mat but Kenard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kenard gets underhooks to prevent Richards's takedown attempt.
Johnny Kenard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kang Richards.
Kenard misses with a body punch.
Richards tries for a takedown but Kenard manages to get underhooks.
Richards tries for a takedown but Kenard manages to get underhooks.
Richards is trying to drag Kenard to the mat but Kenard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Kenard has clasped his hands together around Richards's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Richards throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T3#
Kenard shoots in but no luck this time.
Richards is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johnny Kenard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenard tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Richards counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kenard!
Richards taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Kenard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
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.
Kenard sneaks back into half guard.
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.
Kenard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kang Richards dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A low kick from Kenard misses #TD2#
and Richards counters with a shoot takedown. Kenard fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kenard manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Kenard jumps into guard, dragging Richards to the mat.
Richards showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Richards tries to free his leg and advance position but Kenard is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.#T1#
Kenard wants to stand but Richards is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Richards avoids the head kick by Kenard.
Richards changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kenard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kenard tries to clinch but Richards is having none of it.
Richards changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kenard with the inside leg kick.
Kenard has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kenard won't be happy with that. #T2#
Kenard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Richards performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Richards is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Kenard is trying to maintain the position but Richards is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kenard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Richards prevents Kenard from standing back up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kenard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Richards as he jumps to the side.
Richards is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kenard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Richards stuffs the takedown attempt from Kenard. Kenard gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Kenard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kenard misses with a head kick.
Richards with the counter takedown but Kenard avoids it easily.
Kenard gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Richards is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenard trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kang Richards 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kenard fails with the takedown.
Richards with the counter takedown but Kenard avoids it easily.
Kenard tries to clinch up but Richards circles away and keeps his distance.
Richards is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kenard or perhaps it was just good defense by Richards, which made it look bad.
Richards tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kenard tries to clinch up but Richards circles away and keeps his distance.
Kenard throws a head kick that misses.
Johnny Kenard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kenard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Richards makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Kenard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kenard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Richards can't do much from the bottom here.
Kenard wants to control but Richards is keeping him busy.
Kenard creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Richards sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kenard in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kenard working away.#T2#
Richards managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kenard.
I wouldn't like to be where Richards is right now. #SUB#
Kenard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Richards has one of Kenard's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Richards stops Kenard from passing to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Richards can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Richards is not content to let Kenard control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SU#
Kenard decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Johnny Kenard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenard fails with a takedown attempt.
Richards drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kenard defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Kenard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenard throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Richards counters with a single leg into guard. Kenard didn't expect that.
Kenard pushes Richards off and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
Kenard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Richards sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Richards stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Richards wants it to stay on the feet.
Richards changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Richards blocks a low kick nicely.
Kenard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Richards counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Richards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards sitting in guard, not really doing much.
More stalling from Richards.
Kang Richards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The adventures of Richards the control monster continue. Boring.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kang Richards.
I've got Richards winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kang Richards!
Johnny Kenard spoke after the fight, saying 'Bow in grace'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Messi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Richards half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Richards takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Messi tries to clinch up.
Richards tries to counter with a takedown but Messi is quick to defend against it.
Messi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Richards's head.
Messi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richards avoids a punch combination nicely.
Richards feinted with a counter takedown.
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richards tries to counter with a takedown but Messi is quick to defend against it.
Richards steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Messi. That one must have hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Messi, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messi is looking to clinch.
Richards attempts a counter takedown but Messi avoids it well and moves away.
Messi is looking to clinch but Richards is avoiding it.
Messi scores with a head kick.
#CL2#
Messi rushes Richards and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Messi prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1#
Richards is working for takedown but Messi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Messi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Richards.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kang Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Messi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Richards wants a takedown but no success here.
Richards is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Messi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Richards drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richards is working for takedown but Messi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Messi is pressed up against the cage. Richards has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Messi down to the mat. Messi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Messi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Messi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Richards changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Messi misses with a head kick.
Messi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Messi throws a sloppy head kick and Richards moves out of range easily.
Richards keeps the fight on the outside.
Messi wants to clinch.
Richards tries to counter with a takedown but Messi is quick to defend against it.
Richards slips a jab and a cross from Messi.
Messi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richards drops down looking for a counter takedown but Messi sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Messi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Richards has Messi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Messi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Richards is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Messi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Richards has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Messi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Richards tries for a takedown. No joy.
Messi lands a left hand.
Richards is trying to drag Messi to the mat but Messi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Richards has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Messi after a bit of a struggle.
Richards is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Messi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Richards tries to score a body lock takedown but Messi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Richards has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Messi after a bit of a struggle.
Messi gets underhooks to prevent Richards's takedown attempt.
Messi lands a knee to the head.
#T4#
Richards is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Messi is defending well.#BC2#
Messi manages to break the clinch.
Messi tries to clinch up but Richards circles away and keeps his distance.
Messi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richards drops down looking for a counter takedown but Messi sprawls and moves away.
Messi tries to clinch there but Richards circles away.
Richards attempts a counter takedown but Messi avoids it well and moves away.
Richards walks forward, straight into a front kick from Messi.
We've been informed that Messi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Messi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Richards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Richards feinted with a counter takedown.
Messi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Richards crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Messi - the referee stops the clock and Richards gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Messi. Richards manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Messi is looking to clinch.
Cristiano Messi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richards feinted with a counter takedown.
Richards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Messi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cristiano Messi 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#
Messi is looking to clinch.
Richards attempts a counter takedown but Messi avoids it well and moves away.
Messi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richards appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Messi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Richards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Richards drops down looking for a counter takedown but Messi sprawls and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Messi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Richards feinted with a counter takedown.
Cristiano Messi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Messi feints and then cracks Richards's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Richards down.
Richards blocks a head kick by Messi.
Richards appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Messi tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messi tries to clinch up.
Richards attempts a counter takedown but Messi avoids it well and moves away.
Messi tries a head kick but it misses.
Messi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richards.
Messi wants to clinch.
Richards drops down looking for a counter takedown but Messi sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Messi. Those never looked like landing.
Messi moves in looking to clinch but Richards pushes him off.
Richards changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Messi lands with a kick to the temple. Richards shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Messi misses with a low kick.
Messi wants to clinch.
Messi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richards feinted with a counter takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Messi.
Messi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richards half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Messi with the inside leg kick.
Cristiano Messi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Richards chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Messi can pounce on him.
Sloppy strikes from Messi. Those never looked like landing.
Messi is breathing heavily.
Messi throws a head kick that misses.
Messi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Richards changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Messi throws a combination. Richards tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Messi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richards is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Messi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Richards wants a takedown but no success here.
Richards tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kang Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Messi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Messi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Messi throws a head kick that misses.
Messi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richards appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Messi.
Messi misses with a few strikes there.
Messi wants to clinch up but Richards keeps it at a distance.
Richards has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Messi wants to clinch up but Richards keeps it at a distance.
Messi scores with a jab.
Messi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Messi tries to clinch but Richards moves out of range.
Messi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Messi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Richards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Messi wants to clinch up but Richards keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Messi tries to clinch but Richards moves out of range.
Richards staying out of range there.
Richards feinted with a counter takedown.
Cristiano Messi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Messi tries to clinch #TD#
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Richards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Messi on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Richards seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Messi for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cristiano Messi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Messi.
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Messi throws a one two combo.
#CL2#
Messi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richards looking for a takedown.
Richards is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Richards wants to take the fight to the mat but Messi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kang Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards is trying to drag Messi to the mat but Messi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Messi after a bit of a struggle.
Richards changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Messi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1##CL2#
Messi clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Messi breaks from the clinch.
Messi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Richards half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Messi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Richards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Richards half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Messi lands a nice looking body kick.
Messi fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Messi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Richards looking for a takedown.
Messi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Richards wants a takedown.
Richards is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Messi is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Richards can't get the takedown.
#T2#
Messi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Richards.
Messi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC2#
Messi breaks the clinch.
Messi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Messi throws a body punch but Richards moves out of range.
Messi lands with a kick to the temple. Richards shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Messi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richards attempts a counter takedown but Messi avoids it well and moves away.
Messi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richards half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Messi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Richards changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Messi throws a series of punches but Richards avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Messi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Messi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Richards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Messi is looking to clinch but Richards is avoiding it.
Richards appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Messi tries to clinch there but Richards circles away.
Messi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richards feinted with a counter takedown.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Richards checks a leg kick.
Richards changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Messi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richards drops down looking for a counter takedown but Messi sprawls and moves away.
Richards swats away the attempt to clinch by Messi.
Messi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Richards tries to counter with a takedown but Messi is quick to defend against it.
Messi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richards feinted with a counter takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Messi.
Richards drops down looking for a counter takedown but Messi sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Messi throws a body kick that misses.
Richards tries to counter with a takedown but Messi is quick to defend against it.
Messi misses with an uppercut. Richards saw that one coming.
Richards attempts a counter takedown but Messi avoids it well and moves away.
Messi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richards changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Messi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Messi scores with a nice body kick.
Messi tries to close the distance and clinch but Richards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Richards drops down looking for a counter takedown but Messi sprawls and moves away.
Messi jabs at Richards's body.
Messi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Messi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Richards eats them both and turns towards Messi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cristiano Messi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Messi tries to clinch up.
Kang Richards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Messi throws a sloppy head kick and Richards moves out of range easily.
Richards attempts a counter takedown but Messi avoids it well and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cristiano Messi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Messi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass 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... Cristiano Messi!
An out of breath Cristiano Messi 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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