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Event:
NYF 65: Brussard vs Lauzier
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Moorehead shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Richardson pinned against the cage. Richardson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moorehead shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Richardson counters with a stiff right hand.
Moorehead has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Moorehead fails to land the takedown.
Justin Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craven Moorehead.
Moorehead shoots in for a double leg but Richardson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Richardson lands a nice shot that snaps Moorehead's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moorehead fails with the takedown
and Richardson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moorehead throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Richardson's waist but Richardson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moorehead off to one side.
Moorehead doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moorehead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moorehead looks winded!#T1#
Richardson connects with a single shot there.
Moorehead gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Richardson counters with a nice uppercut.
Richardson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moorehead shoots and misses
and Richardson counters with a right hand to the body.
Richardson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Richardson throws out a powerful jab.
Richardson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Moorehead fails with the takedown
and Richardson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Craven Moorehead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richardson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moorehead doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Richardson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Richardson with a hook.#T2#
Richardson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moorehead misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Richardson!
Richardson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moorehead shoots and misses
and Richardson counters with a series of strikes. Moorehead will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moorehead takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Richardson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab from Richardson does it's job there.
Moorehead takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moorehead misses with a takedown
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Richardson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moorehead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Richardson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moorehead doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Moorehead takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moorehead tries for a takedown but Richardson circles away easily
and Moorehead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richardson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Richardson sizes up Moorehead with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moorehead fails with the takedown
and Richardson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moorehead takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Richardson punishes Moorehead's body with a nice straight punch.
Richardson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Richardson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Richardson.
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!
Moorehead closes the distance but Richardson moves to the side
and Richardson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Richardson works the jab nicely.
Moorehead shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Richardson to counter with a crisp jab.
Richardson lands with a good body shot.
Richardson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Richardson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moorehead shoots and misses
and Richardson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Moorehead doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Richardson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moorehead fails with the takedown
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moorehead gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Richardson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Richardson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moorehead at a distance.
A nice combination there by Richardson.
Moorehead gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Richardson to counter with a crisp jab.
Richardson cracks Moorehead with a good jab.
Moorehead doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Richardson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moorehead fails with the takedown
and Richardson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Justin Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craven Moorehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Moorehead has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Moorehead is breathing heavily.
Moorehead shoots in for a takedown but Richardson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Richardson lands a jab.#T1#
Richardson cracks Moorehead with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Moorehead with a poor takedown
and Richardson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Richardson lands a head shot.
Richardson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Richardson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moorehead can do to turn this around?
Richardson connects with the punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Moorehead might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Richardson has got the better of the exchanges.
A shot to the liver by Richardson. Beautiful body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Richardson.
Richardson scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Richardson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richardson lands a head shot.
Moorehead has his takedown stuffed
and Richardson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Richardson is working the combinations to good effect here.#T2#
Richardson connects with a single shot there.
Richardson scores with a nice strike.
Richardson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moorehead is trying desperately to land a takedown but Richardson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Moorehead.
Richardson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Richardson lands with a nice body punch.
Moorehead tries to clinch
and Richardson counters with a nice uppercut.
Justin Richardson is winning the standup battle so far.
Moorehead doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Richardson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moorehead has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Moorehead shoots and misses
enabling Richardson to counter with a crisp jab.
Richardson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Richardson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#Moorehead is rocked!
Justin Richardson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Richardson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Richardson.
Moorehead is still on wobbly legs! Can Richardson finish him?
Moorehead gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Richardson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moorehead takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moorehead seems to have recovered his senses.
A right-left combo lands from Richardson.
Moorehead tries to move into range but Richardson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Moorehead throws a head kick but Richardson moves out of range.
Richardson lands a jab to Moorehead's midsection.
Richardson with a hook.
Moorehead with a lazy takedown attempt
and Richardson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Richardson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richardson scores with a three punch combo!
#T4#
Richardson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Richardson jabs at Moorehead's body.
Richardson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Richardson duly obliges.
Moorehead takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moorehead gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Richardson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moorehead thinking.
Richardson scores with a one two! Moorehead had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Moorehead swings away with a body shot that misses
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moorehead shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Richardson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Richardson lands.
Richardson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Richardson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Richardson lands a slapping body shot.
Richardson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moorehead.
Richardson throws a big counter combination but Moorehead scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Moorehead with a lazy takedown attempt
and Richardson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moorehead takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Richardson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moorehead under the eye.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Richardson digs a good body shot into Moorehead's ribs.
Moorehead has his takedown stuffed
and Richardson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Justin Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craven Moorehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moorehead shoots and misses
and Richardson counters with a series of strikes. Moorehead will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moorehead takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Moorehead closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moorehead fails with a takedown attempt.
Moorehead takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Richardson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Richardson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moorehead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moorehead misses with a takedown attempt
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Richardson scores with a jab to the body.
Moorehead walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Moorehead fails with the takedown
and Richardson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Richardson works the jab nicely.
Justin Richardson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Richardson lands a really nice looking cross but Moorehead seems unphased.
#TD2#
Moorehead scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richardson is trying to stand back up but Moorehead is controlling him
Richardson is refusing to be controlled, as Moorehead sits in half guard.
Moorehead has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Moorehead is working for a guillotine from mount but Richardson frees his head quite easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Moorehead looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Moorehead wants to take Richardson's back here but Richardson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB2#
Moorehead working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Richardson wants to control but Moorehead is having none of it.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moorehead wants to control the pace but Richardson is squirming around nicely.
Richardson is controlling an arm, preventing Moorehead from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Moorehead controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Richardson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Moorehead.
Richardson tries to buck Moorehead off but he can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Richardson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Richardson, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Richardson!
After winning the bout, Justin Richardson 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:
NYF 63: Hopson vs Arnolds
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Richardson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice takedown defense from Richardson. No joy for Bowen on that attempt.
It looked like Richardson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bowen.
Richardson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bowen goes for a double leg but Richardson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Richardson continues to drive forward.
Bowen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Richardson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Richardson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Justin Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aled Bowen.
Bowen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bowen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen misses with a takedown attempt
and Richardson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bowen misses with a takedown
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Bowen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Richardson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bowen looks winded!
Bowen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Bowen is rocked!
Bowen with a poor takedown
and Richardson counters with a left right combination that sends Bowen crashing to the mat - Richardson wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Bowen out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Richardson!
A relieved looking Justin Richardson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Kurri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richardson has had enough of the clinch but Kurri keeps him there for the moment.
Kurri tries for a takedown but Richardson manages to get underhooks.
Kurri tries to score a body lock takedown but Richardson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Richardson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatu Kurri. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kurri works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kurri passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurri is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1##SUB#
Kurri looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Kurri is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Richardson sees it coming and defends easily.
Kurri performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kurri seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Richardson for as long as he can get away with.
Kurri'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.#T3#
Kurri continues to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kurri passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Richardson!
Kurri looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kurri wants to finish this one by submission but Richardson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kurri.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Kurri 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#
Kurri shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Richardson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tatu Kurri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richardson fails to land with a series of punches.
Kurri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kurri moves in looking to clinch but Richardson pushes him off.
Richardson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kurri's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kurri duly obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson misses with a straight right.
Richardson misses with a combination
enabling Kurri to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Kurri slips under a jab from Richardson.#CL#
Kurri clinches up with Richardson and pushes him back against the cage.
Kurri has Richardson pressed against the cage, preventing Richardson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Richardson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Kurri has clasped his hands together around Richardson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
A lull in the action here as Kurri stalls from top position.#T2#
Kurri prevents Richardson from escaping the position.
Kurri controls the position from side control.
Kurri advances nicely into full mount.
Kurri tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Richardson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kurri controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Kurri looking for a guillotine from mount but Richardson is having none of it.
Kurri tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Kurri is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Richardson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Richardson shrugs it off. #T4#
Kurri controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Further stalling from Kurri.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Kurri dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Richardson swings for the body but Kurri moves out of range.
Justin Richardson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Kurri shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kurri is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Richardson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Richardson can't keep his opponent in guard - Kurri advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kurri with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kurri is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurri looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Richardson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kurri controlling from mount.
Tatu Kurri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kurri is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Richardson is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tatu Kurri!
Tatu Kurri decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
VF 8: Richardson Vs. Harrison
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Harrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Richardson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harrison throws a nice looking combination but Richardson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harrison feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Richardsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Harrison throws a looping overhand right but Richardson ducks down to avoid it.
Harrison throws a nice looking combination but Richardson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harrison slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Richardson gets tackled into the cage by Harrison. Harrison maintains the clinch.
Harrison is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Harrison taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Richardson. #BC2#
Harrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harrison takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Richardson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrison.
A counter left hand to the body from Richardson misses its target.
Richardson lands a body shot.
Harrison swings widly with a right hand
and Richardson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harrison thinking.
Richardson misses with a double jab.
Richardson throws a hook but Harrison blocks it.
Richardson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Richardson misses with a hook.
Harrison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harrison throws a hook but Richardson blocks it.
Harrison swings away with a body shot that misses
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harrison lands the left hand.
Harrison connects with a body shot that sends Richardson's belly button to the back.
Harrison tries to clinch up
and Richardson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walter Harrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richardson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Richardson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Harrison takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Richardson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harrison lands a really nice looking cross but Richardson seems unphased.
Richardson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Harrison pushes Richardson up against the cage in a clinch.
Harrison is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Richardson letting Harrison take a breather here.
Harrison receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T3#
Richardson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Harrison is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Harrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Richardson misses.
Harrison throws out a counter right but Richardson avoids it with no problem.
Harrison misses with a looping right.
Richardson loads up on a big right hand but Harrison slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Harrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harrison lands a jab.
Harrison tries to close the distance and clinch but Richardson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Richardson misses the target.
Harrison lands with a nice body punch.
Harrison with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Richardson misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Richardson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harrison doesn't seem phased though.
Richardson moves out of range as Harrison strikes.
Harrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richardson.
Harrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harrison jabs at Richardson's body.
Harrison looks to land a combination but Richardson avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richardson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harrison.
Harrison tries to clinch but Richardson moves away
and Richardson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Harrison. Those never looked like landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Richardson misses its target.
Harrison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Richardson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Harrison misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Harrison dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Richardson lands a lovely overhand right.
Harrison connects with a good right hand that stumbles Richardson. Richardson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harrison misses with a hook.
Richardson throwing a counter right hand but Harrison manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Harrison has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Harrison tries to clinch
and Richardson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Harrison gets a clinch. #BC2#
Harrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Richardson misses.
Richardson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Walter Harrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harrison moves to clinch but Richardson breaks away
and Richardson counters with a stiff right hand.
Harrison tries to clinch up but Richardson circles away and keeps his distance.
Richardson throws a lazy right hand but Harrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harrison misses with a hook to the body
and Richardson counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Richardson takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Harrison.
Harrison feints a jab promting Richardson to slip. Harrison then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Richardson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Richardson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harrison finds it's way round the side to connect with Richardson's head.
Harrison misses with a looping right.
Richardson takes a swing at Harrison's ribcage but misses.
Richardson takes one to the side of the head.
Richardson loads up on a big right hand but Harrison slips the punch.
Harrison unleashes a big counter combination but Richardson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Richardson throws a series of strikes that have Harrison backpedaling.
#CL2#
Harrison clinches up with Richardson and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrison holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Harrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Harrison tries to stall but Richardson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Harrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richardson looks to land a combination but Harrison avoids it well.
Harrison misses with a body shot
and Harrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richardson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harrison looks to land a right hand but Richardson moved out of range.#CL2#
Richardson tries to keep at a distance but Harrison has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harrison trying to stall but Richardson improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Harrison fails to land. #BC2#
Harrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Richardson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harrison manages to avoid it.
Richardson cracks a nice hook into Harrison's ribs.
Harrison throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Richardson to counter with a crisp jab.
Harrison scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Harrison lands an impressive looking overhand right. Richardson doesn't seem phased though.
Harrison misses with a right hand
and Richardson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Harrison with a nice cross.
Harrison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harrison misses with a left hand
and Richardson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Harrison is breathing heavily.
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!
Harrison doesn't manage to clinch there - Richardson circles away.
Richardson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harrison.
Richardson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrison.#T4#
Harrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richardson.
Harrison takes a swing at Richardson's ribcage but misses.
Harrison misses with a double jab.
Harrison misses with a body punch
letting Richardson counter with a right hand.
Richardson throws a combination. Harrison tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Harrison throws a nice looking combination but Richardson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Richardson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harrison.
It looked like Richardson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harrison misses with a body shot.
Harrison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Richardson just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harrison. Richardson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Richardson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Richardson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harrison throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Justin Richardson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Harrison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harrison tries to clinch but Richardson moves out of range. #CL2#
Harrison takes the fight into the clinch.
Harrison swings wildly with an uppercut but Richardson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harrison lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Harrison breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison throws a hook but Richardson blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Richardson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richardson throws out the jab.
Jab from Richardson.
Harrison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Harrison staying out of range there.#T1#
Harrison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harrison misses with a straight right.
Richardson lands a lovely overhand right.
Harrison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Richardson slips a jab from Harrison.
Harrison connects with a looping right hand.
Harrison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richardson throws an overhand right that lands on Harrison's shoulder, as Harrison tries to avoid the shot.
Harrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Richardson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Richardson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Richardson looks to land a combination but Harrison avoids it well.
The crowd cheers as Harrison lands an impressive looking overhand right. Richardson doesn't seem phased though.
Richardson cracks Harrison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrison looks to land a right hand but Richardson moved out of range.
Richardson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harrison.
Harrison misses with the combination.
Harrison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Richardson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Harrison lands an impressive looking overhand right. Richardson doesn't seem phased though.
A shot to the liver by Richardson. Beautiful body shot.
Harrison misses the jab.
Harrison swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harrison blocks a jab.
Harrison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Harrison misses with a two punch combination.
Richardson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3#
A big left from Richardson misses.
Richardson dips to his left and cracks Harrison with an uppercut!#ROC#Harrison is rocked!
Harrison throws a lazy uppercut
and Richardson counters with a stiff right hand.
Harrison is still on wobbly legs! Can Richardson finish him?
Harrison tries to close the distance and clinch but Richardson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Richardson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Richardson cracks a nice hook into Harrison's ribs.
Richardson throws a hook to the side of Harrison's head but Harrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harrison misses with a jab to the body
and Richardson counters with a left to the body.
Harrison just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Richardson. Beautiful body shot.
Richardson lands a nice shot to the body.
Richardson cracks Harrison with a good jab.
Richardson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Richardson drops Harrison with a huge uppercut! Harrison drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Richardson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Richardson!
Justin Richardson is the new lightweight champion!
Justin Richardson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
VF 4: Jack Vs. Perez
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Richardson throws an overhand right that lands on Enlow's shoulder, as Enlow tries to avoid the shot.
Enlow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Richardson swings for the body but Enlow moves out of range.
Justin Richardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richardson. Enlow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Enlow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Enlow is looking for the big counter here.
Richardson clobbers Enlow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Richardson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Enlow moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Enlow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Richardson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Enlow thinking. #T1#
Enlow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richardson.
Richardson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Enlow.
Enlow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Enlow looks for a takedown but Richardson sprawls well.
Justin Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenlow Enlow.
Richardson throws a right and a left that Enlow avoids nicely.
Richardson leaves Enlow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Enlow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Enlow wants to clinch.
Enlow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Richardson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Enlow.
Enlow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Enlow misses with a takedown
and Richardson counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Richardson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Richardson looks to land a combination but Enlow avoids it well.
Enlow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Enlow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richardson circles away.
Enlow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Enlow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
Richardson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enlow was well out of range. Poor timing from Richardson.
Richardson throws a poor cross that misses
and Enlow counters with a left and a right that stings Richardson.
Richardson slaps away a takedown attempt from Enlow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Richardson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Richardson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Enlow fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Richardson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Enlow moves to clinch but Richardson breaks away
letting Richardson counter with a right hand.
Richardson lands a nice shot to the body.
Enlow slips a jab and a cross from Richardson.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Enlow might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Richardson has got the better of the exchanges.
Richardson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Enlow.
Enlow is looking for the big counter here.
Justin Richardson is winning the standup battle so far.
Richardson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enlow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Richardson.
Enlow tries for a takedown but Richardson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Enlow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Enlow tries to clinch there but Richardson circles away.
Enlow moves out of range of the strikes.
Enlow wants to counter the offense by Richardson and move into the clinch position.
Richardson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Richardson throws a hook but Enlow avoids it easily.
Enlow tries to clinch there but Richardson circles away.
Enlow tries to clinch there but Richardson circles away.
Enlow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kenlow Enlow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Enlow slips a jab and a cross from Richardson.
#T2#
Enlow shoots in looking for a takedown. Richardson tries to sprawl out of it but Enlow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richardson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Justin Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenlow Enlow.
Enlow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Justin Richardson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Enlow shoots in for a takedown but Richardson shows good takedown defense.
Enlow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Richardson sprawls well. Richardson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Enlow gets slowly back to his feet.
Richardson misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Richardson leaves Enlow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Enlow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richardson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Enlow shoots and misses
and Richardson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Richardson throws a shot from downtown. Enlow moves away and avoids it.
Enlow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Enlow with a nice cross.
Enlow wants to clinch.#T4#
Enlow tries for a takedown but Richardson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Richardson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Enlow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Richardson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Enlow.
Enlow appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Richardson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Richardson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enlow shoots for a double leg takedown but Richardson sprawls well. He's pushed Enlow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Enlow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richardson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Enlow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Richardson as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Richardson dominated that second round.
That's time! Richardson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Enlow or perhaps it was just good defense by Richardson, which made it look bad.
Enlow moves out of range as Richardson strikes.
Richardson leaves Enlow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Richardson looks to throw the jab but Enlow is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enlow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richardson.
Enlow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richardson.
Enlow ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.#T1#
Enlow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richardson circles away.
Justin Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenlow Enlow.
Enlow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richardson circles away.
Richardson throws a body shot but no joy.
Richardson misses the shot to the body.
Richardson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Enlow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Richardson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Richardson sets himself, and Enlow steps forward looking for the clinch! Richardson avoids it this time.
Justin Richardson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Richardson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Enlow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richardson lands with an uppercut that bounces Enlow off the cage and back into range.
Enlow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richardson.
Enlow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Richardson sprawls well. Richardson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Enlow gets slowly back to his feet.
Richardson tries to bum rush Enlow with a series of wild strikes but Enlow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Enlow wants to clinch
and Richardson counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Richardson misses with a wild body shot.
Enlow wants to clinch.
It looked like Richardson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Enlow fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Enlow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Richardson lands a jab to the nose.
Enlow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richardson tries to avoid it but Enlow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richardson to the ground. Richardson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Richardson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Enlow can do to turn this around?
Richardson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Enlow counters with a nice leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richardson looks to land a right hand but Enlow moved out of range.
Kenlow Enlow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richardson lands with an uppercut that bounces Enlow off the cage and back into range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Richardson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Richardson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Richardson!
A victorious Justin Richardson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Kenlow Enlow spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to still thank HXF for the support.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Svikstys tries for a takedown but Richardson circles away easily
letting Richardson counter with a right hand.
Richardson slaps away a takedown attempt from Svikstys, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Svikstys shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Richardson defends it nicely.
Justin Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marijus Svikstys.
Richardson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Svikstys under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson stuffs the takedown attempt from Svikstys. Svikstys gets slowly back to his feet.
Svikstys takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Richardson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Svikstys misses with a takedown attempt
letting Richardson counter with a right hand.
Svikstys shoots in looking for a takedown. Richardson tries to sprawl out of it but Svikstys keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richardson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Richardson.#ROC#Svikstys is rocked!
Svikstys with a lazy takedown attempt
and Richardson counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Richardson!
During a confident post fight interview, Justin Richardson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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