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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Richard gets caught napping as Magomedov dives in and scores a takedown. Richard manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Richard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Richard's guard.
Magomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Richard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Magomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Magomedov gets to his feet. Richard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Magomedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Richard to the ground. Magomedov is now in Richard's guard.#SUB#
Richard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Magomedov wanted to stand there but Richard had control of the position.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Richard.
Magomedov works over Richard with some ground and pound from guard.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Richard is retaining full guard.
Magomedov slips nicely into half guard.
Magomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Magomedov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Magomedov looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Richard covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Magomedov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Martinelli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lucas Martinelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinelli looks for the body kick but Richard saw that one coming.
Richard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Martinelli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richard manages to avoid it.
Richard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Richard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Martinelli on his heels. He'll look to pass Martinelli's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Martinelli has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Richard has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinelli looking for a takedown.
James Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Martinelli.
Martinelli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Richard goes for a takedown attempt but Martinelli pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Richard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Martinelli is looking to control Richard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Martinelli avoid being mounted?
Martinelli pushes Richard off but Richard dives into side control.
Martinelli sneaks back into half guard.
Richard lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Martinelli holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Richard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Martinelli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martinelli trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinelli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Martinelli has Richard pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that Martinelli 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.#T3#
Martinelli thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Martinelli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Richard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martinelli on the ground.
Martinelli wants to control but Richard passes easily into half guard.
Richard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Martinelli tries to get to full guard but Richard has control of the leg.
Richard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Richard prevents Martinelli from standing back up.
Richard lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Richard.
Martinelli is trying to stand up here but Richard is controlling him well.
Richard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Martinelli trying to hold on to Richard's head to control him but Richard postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Richard gets caught napping as Martinelli dives in and scores a takedown. Richard manages to retain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinelli throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Richard will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Martinelli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martinelli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Richard swivels and escapes.
Martinelli closes the distance and clinches up with Richard, looking for a takedown. Martinelli pushes Richard against the cage but Richard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Martinelli gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Richard to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Martinelli is looking to stand back up but Richard counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Martinelli.
Martinelli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Richard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Richard's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard tries to escape the position.
James Richard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richard is covering up but some of the strikes from Martinelli are getting through and doing damage.
#T1#
Richard breaks Martinelli's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Martinelli wants to stand but Richard is controlling the position.
Richard chips away with some ground and pound.
Richard throwing strikes but missing.
Richard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Martinelli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Richard trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martinelli is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Richard trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Martinelli stopping the sweep attempt from Richard.
Martinelli slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Martinelli has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Richard wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Richard trying to get back to his feet but Martinelli is in full control for now.
Martinelli keeps control of the position as Richard tries to break free.
#T3#
Martinelli slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Richard looking very determined here, making life difficult for Martinelli.
#SUB2#
Martinelli is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Richard is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lucas Martinelli!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Brilliance looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Richard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brilliance.
Brilliance changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richard tries to avoid it but Brilliance manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richard to the ground. Richard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Richard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brilliance as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Brilliance fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richard, pushing him back against the cage.
Richard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brilliance gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Richard has Brilliance pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brilliance manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Richard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Richard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brilliance stopping the sweep attempt from Richard.#SUB2#
Brilliance drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brilliance jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Richard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Brilliance tries to stand but Richard is controlling from the bottom.
Brilliance distracts Richard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Richard trying to strike off his back.
Brilliance postures up and lands a big shot to Richard's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Richard working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Brilliance has passed into half guard!
Richard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Brilliance is trying for a kimura here. Richard looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Brilliance wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Broken Brilliance!
An out of breath Broken Brilliance 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: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Richard as he avoids it easily.
Wilson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilson wants it to stay on the feet.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richard swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Richard closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Richard gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wilson tries to kick Richard off but Richard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Richard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Richard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wilson defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wilson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Richard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Richard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Richard postures up.
Wilson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wilson controls Richard momentarily but Richard frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wilson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Richard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wilson prevents Richard from improving his position.#T2#
Richard is trying to stand up here but Wilson is controlling him well.
Wilson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Richard defending well though.
Wilson trying to control the action but Richard is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wilson wants to work for an arm triangle but Richard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Wilson is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilson content to control rather than advance.
Wilson is stalling here. Richard is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wilson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Richard has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Wilson sneaks back into half guard.
Wilson is trying to stand back up but Richard is controlling him
Wilson is looking to improve his position.
Wilson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Richard.
Wilson taking some punishment here, with Richard in his half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wilson wants to control but Richard is keeping busy.
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wilson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Richard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Richard is posturing up here but Wilson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Richard tries to roll out but it's too tight and Richard has to tap! Slick submission there by Wilson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matthew Wilson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Richard swats away the attempt to clinch by Barant.
Richard misses with a body shot.
Barant looks for a takedown but Richard sprawls well.
Frank Barant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richard.
Richard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Richard throws a big counter combination but Barant scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barant closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richard circles away.
James Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Barant.
Richard shoots for a double leg takedown but Barant sprawls well. He's pushed Richard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barant tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Barant takes the fight into the clinch.
Barant tries to pull guard but Richard won't allow it.
#T1#
Barant prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Richard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barant misses with a right hand
and Richard counters with a two punch combo.
Richard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barant's waist but Barant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Richard off to one side.
Barant tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Richard shoots in for a takedown but Barant shows good takedown defense.
Richard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barant works the jab nicely.#T2#
Barant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Richard.
Barant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barant misses with an uppercut.
Barant slaps away a takedown attempt from Richard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barant shoots in and drives through. Richard sprawls well.
Barant looks winded!
Richard misses with a takedown attempt - Barant sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Richard lands a nice hook to Barant's body. Barant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barant lands an overhand right.
Richard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Richard shoots in but Barant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barant, right into the meat.
Barant fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Richard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Richard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barant defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richard lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Barant will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Barant is looking to clinch but Richard is avoiding it.
Richard shoots in for a double leg but Barant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Richard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barant circles away.
James Richard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barant sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Richard somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Richard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barant throws a sloppy head kick and Richard moves out of range easily.
As Barant tries to get set, Richard tries to push him back and clinch up but Barant manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Barant closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barant goes for a takedown in the clinch but Richard prevents it.
#BC2#
Barant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Richard shoots in for a takedown but Barant shows good takedown defense.
Richard shoots in but no luck this time.
Richard shoots in but no luck this time.
Richard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barant circles away.
Barant throws a counter combo.
Barant lands a jab-cross combination.
Barant doesn't manage to clinch there - Richard circles away.
Barant lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barant is breathing heavily.
Barant throws a hook but Richard blocks it.#CL2#
Barant gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barant wants to break free but Richard has control.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Richard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barant is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barant tries to score a body lock takedown but Richard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barant is trying to force a seperation but Richard has the dominant position.
Barant tries to break free but Richard pushes him back against the cage.
Barant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barant tries for a takedown but Richard manages to get underhooks.
Barant gets underhooks to prevent Richard's takedown attempt.
#T3#
Richard is trying to pull guard but Barant has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Barant's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Richard successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Richard is looking for a triangle but Barant pushes his legs off easily.
Barant is looking to advance position but Richard has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Barant has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Richard scores with strikes from the back.
#T4#
Richard lands a shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richard landing with strikes.
Richard lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barant takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Richard is punishing Barant with strikes - can he finish him?!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richard is punishing Barant with some ground and pound.
Barant trying to control but not successfully.
Richard lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James Richard will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Richard fails to land the takedown.
Barant wants to clinch up but Richard keeps it at a distance.
Richard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Richard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barant moves away.
Barant misses with a head kick.
As Barant tries to get set, Richard tries to push him back and clinch up but Barant manages to avoid the attempt.
Barant wants to clinch up but Richard keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Barant forces Richard back against the cage and clinches.
Richard looking for a takedown. #BC#
Richard breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Barant wants to clinch up but Richard keeps it at a distance.
Barant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frank Barant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Richard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Richard or perhaps it was just good defense by Barant, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Richard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barant throws a sloppy head kick and Richard moves out of range easily.
Richard shoots in for a takedown but Barant shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barant looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Richard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barant defends it nicely.#T2#
Richard shoots in looking for a takedown. Barant tries to sprawl out of it but Richard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Richard.
Richard throws a body shot but no joy.
Barant gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Richard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barant tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Barant breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Barant throws a leg kick
and Richard counters with a two punch combo.
Barant dives in and grabs Richard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Richard pushes down on Barant's head and hops out.
Richard shoots in for a double leg but Barant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Richard with that takedown attempt.
Richard has a takedown stuffed.
Richard slips a jab from Barant.#TD#
Richard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barant manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Richard connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Richard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
James Richard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Richard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barant is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Richard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Richard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Richard trying to control the position from guard on top but Barant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Richard.
I think Richard 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Richard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Richard stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Richard throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Richard shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Richard rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Richard prevents it.
James Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Smith.#TD2#
Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Richard uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Richard has passed into side control.
Richard lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
An elbow from Richard crashes against the mat.
Richard misses with the ground and pound.
Richard working away.
Richard landing strikes.
Smith struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Richard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Richard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smith is trying to control Richard's posture but Richard avoids it.
Richard misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2#
Smith taking a bit of punishment here - Richard scoring with strikes.
Richard is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Richard with the ground and pound but Smith regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Smith is controlling Richard's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Richard trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to improve his position but Richard is controlling well.
#T3#
Smith is not content to let Richard control the position.
Smith trying to control here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Richard is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Richard circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Richard misses.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Richard sprawls well.
Richard misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Richard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smith defending against the ground and pound.
Smith wants to control but Richard postures up.#T4#
Smith wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Richard fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Richard trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Richard.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richard throwing strikes but Smith manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Richard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith tries for a takedown but Richard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Richard sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Richard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
James Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Smith.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Richard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
A head kick misses from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Richard tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Richard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Richard persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Richard pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1##CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Richard against the cage.
#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Sam Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richard shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Richard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith tries for a takedown but Richard circles away easily
and Richard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Richard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Richard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Richard shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Richard lands with a cross.
Smith throws a head kick but Richard moves out of range.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith stalks Richard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Richard's face. Richard staggers backwards, shaken.#TD#
Richard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Richard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Smith dodges the ground and pound from Richard.
Smith takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3#
Smith taking a bit of punishment here - Richard scoring with strikes.
Richard working the head with strikes.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Richard tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Smith has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Richard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Richard is working hard here to advance position.
Smith is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Richard is in real trouble.
#T4#
Richard wants to escape the position.
Smith is riding his opponent, not letting Richard buck him off.
Richard can't escape the position.
Richard breaks Smith's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Richard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.#SUB2#
Smith isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Richard stacks Smith on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Richard!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richard with the ground and pound but Smith regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sam Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Richard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Richard tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Richard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Richard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Richard somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A decent looking cross lands there for Richard.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Richard.
James Richard is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Richard defends well and Smith ends up having to push Richard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
James Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Smith.
Richard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Richard lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Richard sprawls well.
Richard shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Richard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Smith shoots and misses
and Richard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Richard fails with the takedown.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Richard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Richard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Richard. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Richard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Richard off to one side. #T3#
Richard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James Richard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Richard tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Richard slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Richard tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Richard dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Richard's head and hops out.
Richard shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith shapes to counter with a head kick.
Richard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richard tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richard to the ground. Richard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richard.
#T4#
Richard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Richard shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Richard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Smith successfully pulls guard.
Smith wants to improve his position but instead Richard has moved into half guard.
Richard working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Richard.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Richard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Richard 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Richard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Fautanua fails with the takedown
and Richard counters with a straight right hand.
Fautanua throws a low kick but Richard moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Fautanua throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Richard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fautanua is in Richard's guard.#SUB#
Richard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fautanua defends it easily.
Fautanua controlling from the top position.
Richard is looking to sweep but instead, Fautanua has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Fautanua.
Richard punching from the bottom.
#T1#
Fautanua controlling the pace.
Richard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fautanua on the ground.
Richard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fautanua lands with a punch from half guard.
Fautanua is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Richard wants to get back to full guard but Fautanua has passed into side control.
Richard is being controlled here. #T2#
Fautanua's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Richard wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#SUB2#
Fautanua is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Richard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fautanua is staying tight to Richard's torso, preventing him from escaping.
It looks like Fautanua 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.
Richard is trying to buck Fautanua off.#T3#
Richard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fautanua wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Richard takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fautanua has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fautanua cracks Richard with a big right hand but Richard just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SU2#
Fautanua decides to stand up, so the ref orders Richard to his feet. #TD2#
Fautanua fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Richard sprawls well initially but Fautanua persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Richard wants to stand back up but Fautanua manages to pass into side control.
Fautanua scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Richard to see if he's OK.
Fautanua controls the position.#T4##SUB2#
Fautanua has hold of Richard's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Richard tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Fautanua cranks the arm and Richard screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Richard, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Taulua Fautanua!
In his post fight interview, Taulua Fautanua started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2017 |
#R1#
PorKvartir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Richard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
PorKvartir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richard wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Richard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
PorKvartir misses with a double jab.
Richard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As PorKvartir looks to move away, Richard throws a big counter combo but PorKvartir just gets out of the way.
PorKvartir throws a left and a right that both miss
and Richard counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
PorKvartir gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Richard to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Richard wants to control from the top but PorKvartir keeps moving.
PorKvartir is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Richard controlling from the top position. #ES2#
PorKvartir has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Richard is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
PorKvartir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
PorKvartir pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Richard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Eg PorKvartir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
PorKvartir is looking to clinch.
Richard is looking to counter the offense by PorKvartir and move into the clinch.
Richard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has PorKvartir pinned against the cage. PorKvartir gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Richard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Richard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
PorKvartir gets tackled into the cage by Richard. Richard maintains the clinch.
Richard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. PorKvartir fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
PorKvartir moves into the clinch successfully.
Richard is pressed up against the cage. PorKvartir has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Richard down to the mat. Richard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Richard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. PorKvartir tries to avoid it but Richard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag PorKvartir to the ground. PorKvartir escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
PorKvartir fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richard, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
PorKvartir is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Richard is defending well.#T3#
Richard blocks an uppercut.
Richard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. PorKvartir is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
PorKvartir jumps guard but Richard stands there with PorKvartir around his waist. PorKvartir gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Richard is trying to trip PorKvartir. He has hold of a leg but PorKvartir is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Richard persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
PorKvartir is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
PorKvartir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Richard shoots for a takedown but PorKvartir saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4##CL2#
PorKvartir closes the distance and clinches.
Richard is looking to take this one to the mat.
Richard stops a takedown attempt from PorKvartir.
PorKvartir looks winded!
PorKvartir tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Richard smiles and moves away.
PorKvartir misses with a wild combination.
Richard throws a quick counter head kick but PorKvartir was just out of range.
PorKvartir displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Richard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
PorKvartir misses with a jab, cross combination.
As PorKvartir tries to get set, Richard tries to push him back and clinch up but PorKvartir manages to avoid the attempt.
Richard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but PorKvartir avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eg PorKvartir dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
PorKvartir falls off balance throwing a combination
and Richard counters with a three punch combo that has PorKvartir backing up. PorKvartir nods at Richard to acknowledge the strikes.
PorKvartir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Richard circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Richard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches PorKvartir napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
PorKvartir explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Richard has a takedown stuffed.
Some wild striking there from PorKvartir.
Richard wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
PorKvartir is breathing heavily.
Richard avoids the head kick by PorKvartir.
#CL2#
PorKvartir gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Richard has PorKvartir pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. PorKvartir manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Richard pulls PorKvartir into guard.
#ES#
Richard manages to escape and get back to his feet.
PorKvartir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Richard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Richard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
PorKvartir misses with a few strikes there.
Richard has a takedown stuffed.
Horrible takedown attempt by Richard or perhaps it was just good defense by PorKvartir, which made it look bad.
PorKvartir throws a counter combo.
PorKvartir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Richard tries to counter by moving into the clinch but PorKvartir manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
Richard lands with a slapping head kick.
Richard tries for a takedown but PorKvartir sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Richard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Richard duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
PorKvartir throws a series of punches but Richard moves out of range.
Richard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
PorKvartir is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
James Richard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
PorKvartir misses with a two punch combination.
Richard tries to counter by moving into the clinch but PorKvartir manages to circle out of the way.
Richard shoots in for a takedown but PorKvartir shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eg PorKvartir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
PorKvartir moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
PorKvartir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Richard is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick misses from PorKvartir. #T3#
Richard closes this distance looking for a takedown but PorKvartir circles away.
PorKvartir throws a head kick that misses.
Richard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but PorKvartir defends well and Richard ends up having to push PorKvartir into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
PorKvartir slaps away a takedown attempt from Richard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
PorKvartir throws a head kick that Richard semi-blocks.
PorKvartir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Richard circles away quickly and effectively.
Richard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Richard is trying hard to land a takedown here. PorKvartir sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
PorKvartir displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Eg PorKvartir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
PorKvartir tries to clinch up.
Richard misses with a takedown attempt - PorKvartir sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
PorKvartir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from PorKvartir as Richard shoots in.
PorKvartir lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richard sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Richard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
PorKvartir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
PorKvartir throws a series of punches but Richard avoids them all with ease.
Richard wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Richard fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on PorKvartir's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
PorKvartir throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Richard counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eg PorKvartir 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Richard fails with a takedown attempt.
As Richard backs off PorKvartir throws a huge counter combo but Richard manages to avoid it all.
PorKvartir tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into side control. PorKvartir won't be happy with that.
Richard lands some shots froms side control.
Richard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused PorKvartir some visible discomfort.
PorKvartir taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard wants to lay and pray for a moment but PorKvartir keeps working.
PorKvartir takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
PorKvartir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
PorKvartir is pushing Richard's head away, looking to escape. Richard manages to hold on to the position though.
Richard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
PorKvartir tries to escape but Richard is in control.
Richard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Richard works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Richard looks up at the clock and then as PorKvartir takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Richard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Richard working the ground and pound from side control.
Richard lands a few punches from side control.
Richard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Richard cracks PorKvartir with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T2#
Richard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Richard working the head with strikes.
Richard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Richard in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Richard scoring with punches and elbows.
Richard takes a little break here. PorKvartir wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
PorKvartir wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
The strikes coming from Richard are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
PorKvartir wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Richard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as PorKvartir sprawls well. PorKvartir wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Richard gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on PorKvartir's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Richard darts in looking for a takedown but PorKvartir gets double underhooks and turns Richard into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Richard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
PorKvartir misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Richard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Richard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as PorKvartir walks away with a smile on his face. Richard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Richard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as PorKvartir sprawls well. PorKvartir wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Richard gets slowly back to his feet.
Richard misses with a takedown
and PorKvartir counters with a series of strikes. Richard will be more careful next time no doubt.
PorKvartir lands a head kick!
Richard shoots in for a double leg but PorKvartir sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Richard.
Eg PorKvartir is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
PorKvartir misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Richard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think PorKvartir has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eg PorKvartir!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Richard gets caught flat footed, as Tamlan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tamlan advances to half guard.
Richard is staying active underneath Tamlan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tamlan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Richard regains half guard.
Richard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tamlan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Richard's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Richard throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tamlan uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richard tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Tamlan decides to stand back up. #T1##CL2#
Tamlan moves into range and clinches up with Richard.
Tamlan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richard jumps guard but Tamlan stands there with Richard around his waist. Richard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tamlan tries to pull guard but Richard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Richard tries to break the clinch but Tamlan is controlling the position. #BC2#
Tamlan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Richard drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Richard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tamlan is trying to control the position but Richard postures up.
Richard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tamlan's head.
Tamlan controlling Richard's posture.
Richard postures up in Tamlan's guard and throws a big left but Tamlan blocks it. #T3#
Tamlan controls Richard momentarily but Richard frees himself.
Richard throws a big elbow that misses.
Tamlan managing to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Richard is in close to Tamlan's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Richard won't allow Tamlan to sweep him here.
Tamlan is controlling Richard's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Richard shoots in for a double leg but Tamlan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tamlan tries to counter with a clinch but Richard shakes him off and moves away.
Richard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Richard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tamlan tries to close the distance and clinch but Richard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tamlan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Richard's hands.
Brick Tamlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Tamlan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richard, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Tamlan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Richard regains guard immediately. #SU2#
Tamlan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brick Tamlan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tamlan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Richard is looking to counter the offense by Tamlan and move into the clinch.
Richard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tamlan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Richard defends well and Tamlan ends up having to push Richard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Tamlan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Richard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tamlan pulls his head out easily.
Tamlan stalling. #SUB#
Richard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tamlan pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard is trying to stand back up but Tamlan is controlling him
#T1#
Richard is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Richard has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Tamlan escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Tamlan!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Tamlan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Richard avoids the head kick by Tamlan.
#TD2#
Tamlan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tamlan lands in his opponent's guard.
Tamlan is standing up over Richard. Richard looks to escape but Tamlan dives into side control.
Brick Tamlan has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##REVR#
Richard seems a little lost for a moment, as Tamlan dominates the positioning.
Tamlan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tamlan wants to control but Richard is keeping him busy.
Tamlan controls the position.#T3#
Tamlan trying to control the action but Richard is working from the bottom.
Tamlan gets to mount! Richard was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Tamlan scoring with strikes but Richard is staying in there.
Richard looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2#
Tamlan has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Richard is in real trouble here. Tamlan gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Richard is tapping out! Tamlan wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brick Tamlan!
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