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Event:
BB 31 Obaminator vs Tavares 2
Date: Mar 01, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Richards tries to keep at a distance but Muay Thai has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Muay Thai drags the fight down to the ground.
Richards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muay Thai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Muay Thai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Richards got a little sloppy there for a moment and Muay Thai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Richards has managed to get both his arms back between Muay Thai's legs - danger averted.
Richards tries to free his leg and advance position but Muay Thai is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Muay Thai has his foot on Richards's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Richards works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Muay Thai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richards is aware though and is defending well.
Muay Thai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Richards passes Muay Thai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Muay Thai wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Muay Thai is in trouble now - Richards has advanced to mount!
Muay Thai tries to hold on but Richards pushes him away.
Richards tries to control but Muay Thai wriggling away.
Richards fails to move to back control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muay Thai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Muay Thai sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Richards wants to take a breather but Muay Thai is having none of it.
Muay Thai is looking to control Richards's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Muay Thai avoid being mounted?
Richards wants to pass the guard but Muay Thai is defending well.
Richards passes to full mount!
Muay Thai wants to control but Richards is having none of it.#T2##SUB#
Richards looking to secure an arm triangle but Muay Thai defends it well.
Muay Thai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Muay Thai trying desperately to get to his feet.
Muay Thai tries to hold on but Richards pushes him away.
Richards is looking to work his way around to Muay Thai's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Muay Thai tries to lock up and control but Richards gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Muay Thai 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.
#SUB#
Richards is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Muay Thai has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Richards is hanging on to Muay Thai's back as he tries to escape.
#T3##SUB#
Richards working for a choke but Muay Thai is defending well.
Muay Thai is trying to stand back up.
Muay Thai felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Richards patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Richards looking for the choke from the back.
Richards seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Muay Thai trying to control the position but Richards manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Richards is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Muay Thai knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Muay Thai for a finish. #T4#
Richards trying to control.
Richards controlling well, preventing Muay Thai from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Richards has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Muay Thai has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Muay Thai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Muay Thai breaks Richards's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Richards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Muay Thai advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Muay Thai gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
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!
Muay Thai looks for the body kick but Richards saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Richards dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Richards missing with knees to the body.
Muay Thai tries to land a knee to the head but Richards blocks with his arms.
Muay Thai misses with a knee strike.
Muay Thai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Richards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Richards misses with a knee to the head.
Muay Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Richards is defending well for now.#TD2#
Muay Thai pulls guard successfully.
Richards wants to pass the guard but Muay Thai is keeping the position.
Muay Thai is controlling Richards's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muay Thai looking for a sweep. Not yet Muay Thai, not yet.
Muay Thai seems keen to control Richards's posture.
Richards will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Richards is pushing down on Muay Thai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Muay Thai is fighting to maintain full guard but Richards has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Richards is looking to advance position but Muay Thai won't allow it. #SUB#
Richards seems to be working for a kimura but Muay Thai defends the submission attempt.
Muay Thai tries to get to full guard but Richards has control of the leg.
Richards passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Muay Thai!
Muay Thai is looking to get to half guard.
Muay Thai gets back to half guard.
Muay Thai is looking for a sweep. Richards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Richards works his way into side control.
Richards advances to full mount. #T2#
Muay Thai bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Muay Thai trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muay Thai tries to free his leg and advance position but Richards is retaining full guard.
Muay Thai forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Muay Thai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Richards wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Richards is working hard here to advance position.
Richards is not content to let Muay Thai control the position.
Muay Thai prevents Richards from improving his position.
Muay Thai is stalling here. Richards is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Muay Thai seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Richards has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Richards tries to advance to mount but Muay Thai denies him.
Richards cracks Muay Thai with a big elbow.
Richards tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
Muay Thai tries to improve position but can't.
Richards tries to advance to mount but Muay Thai denies him.
Muay Thai regains half guard.
Muay Thai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Richards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muay Thai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muay Thai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Richards manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Muay Thai trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Richards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Incredible Muay Thai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nice body punch from Richards.
Muay Thai tries to close the distance and clinch but Richards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muay Thai wants to clinch.
Muay Thai blocks a head kick by Richards.
Muay Thai avoids the head kick by Richards.
A little jabbing left from Muay Thai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Muay Thai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A quick step to the side and Richards tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muay Thai slips under a jab from Richards.
Richards chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Muay Thai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards throws out a leg kick but Muay Thai moves out of range and Richards only half commits.
Muay Thai swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Muay Thai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richards, pushing him back against the cage.
Richards missing with knees to the body.
#T1##TD2#
Muay Thai ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Muay Thai no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Muay Thai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Muay Thai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Muay Thai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Muay Thai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richards pushes down on Muay Thai's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Richards is looking to advance position but Muay Thai won't allow it.
Richards passes to side control. #SUB#
Richards is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Muay Thai has escaped the position, nice work there.
Muay Thai is trying to buck Richards off.#T2#
Muay Thai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Richards wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Richards is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Muay Thai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Muay Thai is looking for a sweep.
Muay Thai gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Muay Thai gets back to half guard.
Muay Thai is looking to improve his position.
Richards wants to free his trapped foot but Muay Thai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Muay Thai is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Richards is keen to just control but Muay Thai is a slippery customer.
Richards slows the pace down in half guard.
Muay Thai wants to improve his position but Richards is controlling well.
Muay Thai controlling the position for now.
Incredible Muay Thai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muay Thai moves into full guard.
Richards trying to control but Muay Thai is working from the bottom.
Richards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muay Thai is keeping the position for now.
Muay Thai is trying to control the position but Richards postures up.
Reed Richards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Muay Thai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richards is aware though and is defending well.
Richards passes Muay Thai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Richards not doing much here.
Muay Thai is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Muay Thai is refusing to be controlled, as Richards sits in half guard. #SUB#
Richards is working for a kimura but Muay Thai is defending it quite comfortably.
Muay Thai gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richards stands and throws Muay Thai's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reed Richards showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Richards 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Reed Richards!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Reed Richards!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Reed Richards!
Reed Richards wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
BB 16 - Paris vs Tavares
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Hill. That's going to slow Richards down.
Hill throws a hook to the side of Richards's head but Richards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Richards misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Richards misses.
Sloppy strikes from Richards. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Hill on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hill throws a head kick but Richards moves out of range.
Richards does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Richards lands a leg kick that knocks Hill off balance momentarily.
Richards tries to work over Hill's front leg with a kick but Hill checks it.
Hill throws a nice head kick!
Hill checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Hill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hill is working Richards over against the cage.
Richards misses with some punches.
Richards tries to throw a body punch but Hill avoids it by throwing Richards back against the cage.
Richards digs a right hand into Hill's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hill's gas tank.
Richards takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Richards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hill lands a nice uppercut.
Hill lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Richards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hill.
Richards looks winded!
Richards takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richards.
Hill lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Richards or not.
Still in the clinch, Hill scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hill works on Richards's body with a couple of short punches.
Hill lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hill lands a nice uppercut.
Hill landing knees to the body.
Hill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Hill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Richards is looking to land body kicks.
Jeremiah Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards takes one on the button.#ROC#Richards is rocked!
Nice body punch from Hill.
Richards is still on wobbly legs! Can Hill finish him?
Hill lands a jab to Richards's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards drops his hands momentarily and Hill needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Richards just on the top of the head. Richards drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Richards - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jeremiah Hill!
Jeremiah Hill thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BB 8 - Broderick vs Paris
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Tryastsyn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tryastsyn throws a body punch but Richards moves out of range.
Richards throws a head kick but Tryastsyn moves out of range.
Tryastsyn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tryastsyn throws out a loose jab but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tryastsyn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Richards misses with a body shot.
Tryastsyn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Richards lands a nice looking body shot.
Good shot there by Tryastsyn.
Richards ducks under a wild hook from Tryastsyn.
Richards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Richards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Richards connects with a body shot that sends Tryastsyn's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Tryastsyn misses its intended target.
Tryastsyn misses with a lunging right hand
and Richards connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Richards. Tryastsyn does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Tryastsyn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tryastsyn in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Tryastsyn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Tryastsyn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tryastsyn landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Tryastsyn lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Richards down.
Richards manages to get back to half guard.
Tryastsyn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tryastsyn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#Richards is rocked!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tryastsyn connects with a nice short shot to Richards's temple.
Oh Richards is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richards is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Tryastsyn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tryastsyn lands a big elbow - Richards is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Tryastsyn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eugeniy Tryastsyn!
An out of breath Eugeniy Tryastsyn 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:
BB 4 - Broderick vs Coryatt 3
Date: Sep 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Sullivan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Richards has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sullivan.
Reed Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan throws a leg kick that misses.
Richards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sullivan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sullivan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Richards has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Richards and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A good leg kick by Richards.
Richards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sullivan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Sullivan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richards, pushing him back against the cage.
Sullivan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sullivan lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sullivan tries a body shot but Richards blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sullivan.
Sullivan lands a left hand.
Sullivan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Richards swings wildly with an uppercut but Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sullivan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Richards is rocked!
Sullivan misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Richards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sullivan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sullivan blocks an uppercut.
Sullivan throws a head punch that misses.
Richards stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Sullivan gets through Richards's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sullivan throws a big uppercut that drops Richards! More strikes from Sullivan and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Richards lies dazed against the cage as Sullivan celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Sullivan!
Jack Sullivan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BLAZE IT UP! 2
Date: Aug 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Richards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Figueiredo misses.
Figueiredo misses with a body shot.
Richards throws a head kick that half lands.
Richards thumps Figueiredo with a low kick.
Figueiredo cracks Richards with an open hand slap.#KD#
Richards drops Figueiredo with a right and a left! Richards comes rushing in but Figueiredo regains his composure and manages to keep Richards in guard.
#ROC#Figueiredo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Figueiredo covers up, he's hurt! Richards keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Richards and the ref steps in to end the fight! Richards can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Richards! |
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Event:
BLAZE FIGHT NIGHT 1
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Richards throws a leg kick
and Ochoa counters with a solid body kick.
Richards misses with a right hand
and Ochoa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That kick from Richards tenderised Ochoa's leg. Ochoa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Richards swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ochoa counters with a low kick, right behind Richards 's knee.
Ochoa walks into a left hand.
Richards throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A nice leg kick from Richards, right into the meat of the thigh.
Richards lands a slapping body shot.
Ochoa just misses with a punch to the body.
Ochoa lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ochoa lands a lovely overhand right.
Richards throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ochoa avoids a kick to the body.
Richards defending well as Ochoa loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Richards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ochoa misses with a body kick.
Richards takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Richards scores with a one two! Ochoa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Richards throws a chopping leg kick but Ochoa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ochoa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Richards throws a sloppy head kick and Ochoa moves out of range easily.
Ochoa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Richards throws a head kick but Ochoa moves out of range.
A head kick by Richards misses
and Ochoa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Richards's knee momentarily.
Ochoa lands with an overhand left.
Richards throws a leg kick
and Ochoa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ochoa moves out of range of the body kick.
Ochoa throws a big counter combination but Richards scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A low kick from Richards misses
and Ochoa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Richards looks winded!
Richards throws a leg kick but Ochoa moved away.#T2#
Richards misses with a shot to the body
and Ochoa counters with a leg kick.
Richards ducks right into an uppercut from Ochoa.
Ochoa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Richards rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ochoa counters with a huge left! Richards is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ochoa isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Richards from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ochoa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Ochoa!
After winning the bout, Anthony Ochoa 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:
BBFC 16
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Richards cracks Tiger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tiger misses with the combination.
Richards looks to land a combination but Tiger avoids it well.
Tiger looks to score with a jab to the body but Richards is just out of range.
Richards misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reed Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiger connects with a jab.
Tiger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tiger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Richards digs a good body shot into Tiger's ribs.
Tiger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A clash of legs there as Tiger blocks the low kick.
Richards scores with a leg kick.
Tiger moves out of range as Richards strikes.
Richards takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiger manages to avoid it.
Tiger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tiger blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Tiger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richards.
Richards keeps Tiger at a distance using the push kick.
Tiger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Richards takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tiger throws an overhand right that lands on Richards's shoulder, as Richards tries to avoid the shot.
Tiger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Richards at a distance.
Tiger misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick by Richards misses
and Tiger counters with a straight right hand.
Richards throws a combination that misses
and Tiger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Richards misses with a two punch combination.
Richards moves out of range of the strikes.
Richards misses with a head kick.
Richards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Tiger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards throws a leg kick
letting Tiger counter with a right hand. #T2#
A big right from Richards misses.
Tiger seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tiger throws a head kick but Richards moves out of range.
Tiger lands a nice shot that snaps Richards's head back.
#ROC#Richards is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Tiger. Those never looked like landing.
Richards is still on wobbly legs! Can Tiger finish him?
Richards throws a head kick but Tiger moves out of range.
#CL2#
Richards closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tiger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Richards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richards misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Richards up against the cage.
Richards tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tiger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tiger lands a shoulder strike.
Richards tries to pull guard but Tiger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Richards is trying to pull guard but Tiger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lion Tiger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reed Richards.#BC#
Tiger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tiger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Richards looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Richards looks winded!
Tiger fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Richards out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Lion Tiger!
A relieved looking Lion Tiger 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:
Byzantium 36
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Richards is looking to land body kicks.
Sauer appears to be looking for a big counter.
A leg kick checked by Sauer.
Sauer throws a counter high kick but Richards was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sauer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sauer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sauer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Richards scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Sig Sauer has been cut.
Richards scores with a nice right hand.
Richards misses with an uppercut. Sauer saw that one coming.
Sauer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sauer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards throws a leg kick that misses. #TD#
Sauer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Richards did well to prevent Sauer getting side control.
Richards is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sauer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sauer's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richards somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Sauer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sauer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
A lull in the action here.
Sauer avoids the strikes from Richards. #SUB2#
Richards looking to break Sauer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sauer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Richards will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Richards trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Richards is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sauer knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sauer for a finish.
Sauer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Richards's guard. Nice work there by Sauer.
Sauer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Sauer passes Richards's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Richards moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sauer wants to get up but he can't break Richards's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sauer looking to sit in guard and control but Richards gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sauer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Richards looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Richards wants to control from the top but Sauer keeps moving. #T3#
Richards passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Richards wants to control but Sauer is keeping him busy.
Richards misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Richards works to advance to full mount. Sauer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sauer is working to get back to half guard.
Richards throws some wild stikes that Sauer manages to avoid easily.
Richards punishing his opponent with strikes.
Richards looking to control but Sauer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Richards working Sauer over with strikes here.
Sauer wants to hold on but Richards pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards throws some wild stikes that Sauer manages to avoid easily.
Richards with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sauer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Richards can't control as he wanted to and Sauer manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Sauer won't allow Richards to pass to mount.
Richards is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Richards passes to full mount!
Richards controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Richards dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sig Sauer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sauer throws a leg kick
and Richards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reed Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Sauer counter with a right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Richards checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Richards appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot by Sauer.
Richards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab from Sauer.
A nice inside leg kick there by Richards. That's going to slow Sauer down.
Richards throws the kick towards the body but Sauer avoids it.
Sauer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Sauer. That snapped Richards's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards swings for the body but Sauer moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Richards finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL#
Sauer darts in and clinches Richards up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Sauer decides to pull guard. #T1##SUB#
Sauer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richards doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richards manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sauer keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sauer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Richards wants to control from the top but Sauer keeps moving. #SUB2#
Richards drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sauer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Richards has Sauer in his guard.#REVR#
Sauer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Richards's guard.#T2##SUB#
Sauer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Richards dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Richards has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sauer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richards. #SUB#
Richards avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Sauer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed Richards has got the better of the ground game so far.
Richards preventing the sweep. #T3#
Richards looking to pass the guard.
Sauer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sauer thows a huge punch but Richards dodges it nicely.
Richards is trying to get back to full guard.
Sauer scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Sauer slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Sauer moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Richards.#SUB#
Sauer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Richards has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sauer but great work by Richards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richards looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sauer is avoiding damage well.
Sauer throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Richards works to advance to full mount. Sauer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sig Sauer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sig Sauer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Richards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Richards misses.
Richards punishes Sauer's body with a nice straight punch.
Richards thuds his right hand into Sauer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A left lands for Sauer.
Richards throws a nice looking combination but Sauer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sauer is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL#
Sauer closes the distance and clinches.
Sauer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards looking to slow down the pace here.
Richards is pressed up against the cage. Sauer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Richards down to the mat. Richards avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Richards blocks a head kick by Sauer.
Richards has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Sauer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sauer misses with a kick to the body
and Richards counters with a left to the body.
Sauer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Richards. Richards obviously looking to wear him down.
Richards scores with a head kick. Sauer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Richards swings for the body but Sauer moves out of range.
Richards throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sauer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Richards lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sauer's sensitive parts.
Reed Richards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richards throws a right hand that misses
and Sauer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Richards throws a head kick that Sauer semi-blocks.
Nice body punch from Richards. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Richards works Sauer's body with a nice hook.
Richards connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Richards misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Sauer misses the target.
Sauer misses with a hook to the body
and Sauer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richards fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sauer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Richards can pounce on him.
Richards throws a quick inside leg kick.
Richards fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Richards works Sauer's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Sauer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Richards scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#Sig Sauer's cut is getting worse.
Richards scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Richards is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sauer rather than just go for the knockout.
Richards ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Richards both land. Nice combination.
Sig Sauer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC2#Sauer is rocked!
Richards chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Sauer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sauer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Richards doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut lands for Richards. That snapped Sauer's head back.
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Richards to counter with a crisp jab.
Reed Richards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sauer walks into a left hand.
Richards connects with a solid leg kick.
Sauer throws a lazy uppercut
and Richards counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sauer seems to have got his legs back now.
Richards scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sauer in his tracks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Richards.
Richards throws a nice looking combination but Sauer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Richards.
Sauer swings widly with a right hand
and Richards counters with a nice kick to the body.
Reed Richards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Richards throws a front kick that sends Sauer stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reed Richards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Richards has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Reed Richards!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Reed Richards!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Reed Richards!
Reed Richards wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Byzantium 33
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Richards fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richards dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Richards takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Richards moved out of range nicely.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Richards has time to react.
Richards misses with a wild body shot.
Richards doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones lands with a hook. Richards tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Richards doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones throws a body punch but Richards moves out of range.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Richards throws a fast counter high kick but Jones manages to duck under it in time.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Richards looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Jones throws a hook but Richards blocks it.
Richards doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Richards's head but Richards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones cracks Richards on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Richards falls backwards against the cage. Jones follows up with more strikes that drop Richards to his knees. Jones keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Richards! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Jones!
Ray Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Byzantium 29
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Turner both land. Nice combination.
Richards scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richards scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Richards misses.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Richards.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richards ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Richards throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Turner misses.
Turner moves out of range as Richards throws a body kick.
Turner throws a hook but Richards blocks it.#CL#
Richards clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Richards decides to pull guard.
Turner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Richards advances to half guard. #T1#
Richards thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Richards missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Richards has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Turner is defending against the submission attempts here by Richards.
Turner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Richards wants to pass the guard but Turner is defending well.
Richards stalling away here and it's allowed Turner to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Turner is trying to control the position but Richards postures up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Richards not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Richards passes Turner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Richards stalling away here and it's allowed Turner to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Richards tries to free his leg and advance position but Turner is retaining full guard.
Turner has momentary wrist control but Richards slips an elbow through the middle.
Richards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turner being controlled here, momentarily.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Richards distracts Turner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Richards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richards accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Richards passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Richards tries to advance to mount but Turner denies him.
We've been hearing that Richards has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
Turner avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Richards.
Turner managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Richards.
#SUB#
Richards thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Richards throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Richards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turner keeps working.
Richards controls the position from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richards trying to control the action but Turner is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Richards dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Richards works the jab nicely.
Turner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Richards counters with a nice uppercut.
Turner dodges the punch combination from Richards.
Richards lands with a good body shot.
Richards looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well. #CL#
Richards has closed the distance and engaged Turner in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richards digs a right hand into Turner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turner's gas tank.
Richards has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Richards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#It looks like Kali Turner has been cut.
Turner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Richards is trying to pull guard but Turner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Richards is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Richards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Richards.
Richards misses with a punch on the inside.
Turner has Richards pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Turner tries to break free but Richards pushes him back against the cage.
Richards working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Richards's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Richards.
Richards lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turner or not.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Richards is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Turner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
Richards jumps guard but Turner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Turner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Richards has him pressed against the cage.
Richards just leaning against Turner, taking a breather.
Turner blocks a body shot from Richards.
Richards lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Richards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
Richards leaning against his opponent.
Richards throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turners head.
Turner has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Richards seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Turner can turn it around.
Richards tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reed Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards stalling the fight.
Turner prevents a body shot from Richards.
Richards working Turner over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards unloads a knee to the mid-section. Turner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice left hand lands by Richards.
A right hand to the body from Richards.
Richards lands a shot to the body.
Richards misses with a knee strike.
#T3#
Richards throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Richards tries to throw a body punch but Turner avoids it by throwing Richards back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Richards.
Richards tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Turner smiles and moves away.
Kali Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richards's corner calls for a 1-2. Richards obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reed Richards is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Richards has closed the distance and engaged Turner in a clinch.
Turner wants to break free but Richards has control.
Richards throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Turner blocks it with crossed arms.
Richards softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Richards.
Richards lands a body punch.
A short left from Richards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Richards creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Richards looking to throw knees to the head but Turner is blocking nicely.
#TD2#
Turner has Richards pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Turner pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Richards tumbling to the mat - Turner dives into Richards's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Richards thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Richards is nestled in close to Turner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Richards sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turner defending well though.
Richards sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turner defending well though.
Turner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Richards scores with a couple of nice shots.
Turner has hold of Richards's hands but Richards slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Richards works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Richards dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kali Turner's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Richards throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
Richards throws a head kick that misses.
Richards lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Richards throws a head kick that misses.
Richards lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turner at a distance.
Turner throws the left hand but Richards avoids the punch easily.
Richards misses with a head kick.
Turner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turner blocks a head kick by Richards.
Reed Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Richards scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Richards connects with the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Richards misses with a series of wild punches.
Turner is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Turner thuds a left hand into Richards's body.
Richards falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turner counters with a stiff right hand.
Richards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richards lands an overhand right.#CL#
Richards moves into the clinch.
Richards lands a left hand.
Richards lands with a right to the head.
Richards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Richards tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Turner prevents a body shot from Richards.
Richards keeps control of Turner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Richards keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Turner's efforts to push away.
Richards jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Turner walks away with a smile on his face. Richards gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Richards moves into the clinch successfully.
Turner can't break the clinch.
Richards lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Richards lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards. #ROC#Turner is rocked!
Richards throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turners head.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Richards finish him?
Richards misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Richards.
Turner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richards lands a right hand.
Richards throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Richards.
Richards lands a big right hand that drops Turner! The killer instinct kicks in and Richards finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Richards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Richards!
Kali Turner was interviewed post fight and said 'fuck that nigga'. |
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Event:
Byzantium 26
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Tell shoots in looking for a takedown. Richards tries to sprawl out of it but Tell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richards manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Richards throws a counter high kick but Tell was just alert enough to avoid it.
Richards lands with a hook. Tell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Richards connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Richards scores with a hook to the body. Tell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Richards.
Reed Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tell walks into a jab.
Tell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Richards connects with a crisp jab.
Richards lands a nice shot to the body.
Tell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Richards finds it's way round the side to connect with Tell's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Tell counters with a shoot takedown. Richards fights it but they end up in guard.
Richards utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Richards bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tell's guard. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Tell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richards can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Richards stopping the sweep attempt from Tell.
Richards wants to control from the top but Tell keeps moving.
Richards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tell is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Tell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richards is aware though and is defending well.
Richards trying to control but Tell is working from the bottom.
Richards tries to free his leg and advance position but Tell is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Tell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Richards defends well.
Richards has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Tell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Tell looking for a guillotine here but Richards defends easily.
Richards working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tell's head.
Richards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richards wants to control from the top but Tell keeps moving.
Richards passes Tell's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Tell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richards pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Richards is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Richards lands a heavy elbow.
Tell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Tell tries to hold on but Richards pushes him away.
Richards can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tell is looking to escape.
Tell working to try and regain half guard.
Tell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Richards looking to control but Tell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Richards looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Tell 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 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Richards!
In defeat, Wilem Tell stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is just a luck on my enemy side...'. |
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Event:
Byzantium 22
Date: Dec 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Richards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fallon manages to avoid it.
Fallon throws a nice looking combination but Richards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Richards was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fallon connects with a jab.
Richards pushes Fallon away with a front kick.
Richards definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fallon misses with a series of wild punches.
Fallon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Richards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fallon manages to avoid it.
Fallon looks to land a body kick but Richards moved away.
Richards jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fallon throws a hook to the side of Richards's head but Richards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Fallon does it's job there.
Fallon misses with a lunging right hand
and Richards counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Fallon. Those never looked like landing.
Richards throws a jab but it's blocked by Fallon.
Fallon tries to clinch up.
Richards is looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Richards throws the kick towards the body but Fallon avoids it.
Fallon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Richards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fallon misses with a two punch combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Richards misses its target.
Richards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fallon.
A swing and a miss from Richards.
Fallon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Richards on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Richards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fallon manages to avoid it.
Richards thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fallon wants to clinch up but Richards keeps it at a distance.
Fallon throws a sloppy head kick
and Richards counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fallon's knee momentarily.
Fallon wants to clinch up but Richards keeps it at a distance.
Fallon with a nice cross.#CL2#
Fallon moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Richards looking to stall.
Fallon stalling the fight.
Still in the clinch, Fallon scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Fallon.
Richards is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fallon to keep the fight standing.
Fallon blocks an uppercut.
Richards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Richards manages to break the clinch.
Richards throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fallon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Richards counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Fallon misses.
Richards was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fallon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fallon works Richards's body with a nice hook.
Fallon tries to move into range but Richards moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fallon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Richards cracks Fallon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Richards connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fallon.
Richards takes one to the side of the head.
Fallon throws a right and a left that Richards avoids nicely.
Richards uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fallon takes one on the button.
Fallon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Richards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Richards scores with a jab.
Richards checks the leg kick.
Richards misses with an uppercut.
Fallon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Richards is able to avoid easily.
Richards throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Fallon is rocked!#T4#
Richards lands a big head kick that sends Fallon to the canvas! Richards follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Richards! |
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Event:
Byzantium 18
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Richards 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Richards cracks Barnes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
A left and a right from Barnes both land. Nice combination.
Richards takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've been informed that Barnes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Barnes cracks Richards with a good jab.#ROC2#Richards is rocked!
Richards takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Richards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Richards! Barnes dives in looking to finish! Richards is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Barnes!
Abraham Barnes took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Byzantium 14
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Tell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Tell is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Tell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Richards with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Richards defending well though.
Richards throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tell prevents Richards from improving his position.#T1#
Richards is pressing down on Tell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Richards lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Richards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Tell is looking for a triangle but Richards pushes his legs off easily.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Tell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tell is trying to keep Richards in close.
#SUB2#
Tell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tell keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully. #T2#
Richards slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Tell.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tell wants to control but Richards is keeping busy.
We've been hearing that Richards has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Richards is looking to advance position but Tell won't allow it.
Richards wants to control but Tell is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Richards is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tell defends it well.
Tell taking some punishment here, with Richards in his half guard.
Richards tries to pass to full mount but Tell defends it. #SUB2#
Tell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richards pulls his head out easily.
Tell wants to control but Richards is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Nice strikes from Richards there.
Tell trying to control here.
Richards is trying to control. Tell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richards is working away from the top position though.
Tell is looking for a sweep. Richards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Richards trying to mount his opponent but Tell defends it.
Tell tries to get to full guard but Richards has control of the leg.
Richards 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.
Richards is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tell is refusing to be controlled, as Richards sits in half guard.
Richards is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Richards misses with a head shot. Tell uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Richards is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Tell from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Richards is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Richards is on top in guard.
#REVR#
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 Reed Richards will probably get the nod.
That's time! Richards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Richards scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Richards lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Tell falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reed Richards!
Wilem Tell was interviewed post fight and said 'It's not my day...I am sorry...'. |
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Event:
Byzantium X
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Howard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Richards gets a clinch.
Howard takes a shot to the head.
Richards has Howard pressed against the cage, preventing Howard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Howard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Howard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Howard is trying to push Richards away but Richards has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Richards keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Howard's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Richards successfully pulls guard.
Howard throws a strike but Richards rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Howard keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Richards pushes down on Howard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Richards passes to full mount!
Howard is squirming around, avoiding Richards's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Richards jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Howard manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Richards works to advance to full mount. Howard defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Richards lands a big elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Michael Howard has been cut.
Howard takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Poor strikes thrown by Richards there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Richards throwing strikes here but Howard is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#SUB2#
Richards is working for a guillotine from mount but Howard frees his head quite easily.
Howard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Richards on the ground.
Richards landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richards lands a big shot there that rocks Howard but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#CUT2#Michael Howard's cut is getting worse.#SUB2#
Richards looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T2##SUB2#
Richards throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Howard has his hands clasped together but Richards breaks the hold and Howard is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Richards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reed Richards! |
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