Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL77
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Hicks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Richard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hicks.
Hicks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hicks throws a hook but Richard avoids it easily.
Richard blocks a jab.
Richard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Richard 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.
Lyman Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicks throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hicks trying to control from the bottom.
Richard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hicks is trying to maintain the position but Richard is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hicks's head.
Hicks tries to get to full guard but Richard has control of the leg.
Hicks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Richard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. Richard connects with a nice short shot to Hicks's temple.
Richard throwing shots but Hicks is blocking nicely.
Richard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hicks trying to hold on to Richard's head to control him but Richard postures up.
Richard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hicks is looking for a sweep. Richard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hicks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Richard wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
Richard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Richard is fighting to break Hicks's control of his arms but Hicks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hicks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Richard's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Richard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hicks would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hicks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Richard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Hicks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hicks wants to control from the top but Richard keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circling - Hicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hicks swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T4#
Richard preventing the sweep.
Richard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hicks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Richard trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Hicks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Richard lands a couple of elbows.
Richard wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
Richard with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Richard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hicks tries to score with a low kick but Richard moves his leg out of the way.
Richard feinted with a counter takedown.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Richard defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
Richard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richard was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Hicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Richard attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Hicks has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Richard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hicks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks with a nice cross.
A big right from Hicks misses.
Richard feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Richard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hicks thuds his right hand into Richard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Richard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hicks.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richard moves away.
Richard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Richard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
Richard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Hicks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Richard on the side of the head.
Hicks misses the jab.
Richard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks missing with a left hand there. Richard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hicks works the jab nicely.#T2#
Hicks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Richard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Richard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richard was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Hicks misses with a looping left.
Richard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lyman Hicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hicks tries to bum rush Richard with a series of wild strikes but Richard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Richard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hicks misses with a series of wild punches.
Richard attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Hicks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Hicks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Richard feinted with a counter takedown.
Richard blocks a jab.
Richard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hicks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Richard slips under a jab from Hicks.
A shot to the body from Hicks misses #TD#
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hicks won't be happy with that.
Hicks is looking to reverse the position.
An elbow from Richard crashes against the mat.
Hicks tries to buck Richard off but Richard is having none of it.
Richard scores with punches from side control.
Richard looks up at the clock and then as Hicks takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Richard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB#
Richard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Hicks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4##SUB#
Richard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hicks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hicks dodges the ground and pound from Richard.
Richard lands a few punches from side control.
Richard looks up at the clock and then as Hicks takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Richard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Richard is trying to get an arm triangle but Hicks is defending well.
Hicks sneaks back into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hicks cracks Richard with a good jab.
Hicks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hicks misses with an uppercut.
Hicks connects with a body shot that sends Richard's belly button to the back.
Hicks misses with a double jab.
Richard tries to counter with a takedown but Hicks is quick to defend against it.
Richard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Hicks as he connects with a hook.
Hicks looks to throw the jab but Richard is out of range.
Richard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Hicks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Richard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hicks throws a series of punches but Richard moves out of range.
Richard feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Hicks cracks a nice hook into Richard's ribs.
A combination from Hicks does no damage.
Hicks swings for the body but Richard moves out of range.
Hicks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Richard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hicks throws out a loose jab but Richard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richard tries to counter with a takedown but Hicks is quick to defend against it.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Hicks throws a series of punches but Richard avoids them all with ease.
Richard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Richard attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Hicks falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Richard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Hicks kicks Richard off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Hicks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Richard is just out of range.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicks swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Richard wants to control but Hicks is keeping him busy.
Richard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hicks tries to get to full guard but Richard has control of the leg.
Small Richard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hicks's head.
Richard is keen to just control but Hicks is a slippery customer.
Richard passes into side control, despite Hicks's attempt to control the position. #T3#
Richard scores with a couple of short elbows.
Richard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hicks sneaks back into half guard.
Hicks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Richard.
Richard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hicks is positioning himself well to prevent Richard advancing to mount.
Hicks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB#
Richard is working for a kimura but Hicks is defending it quite comfortably.
Hicks is looking to control Richard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hicks avoid being mounted?
Hicks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Richard.
Richard slips a nice elbow through Hicks's hands, connecting with Hicks's forehead.
Richard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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. Richard connects with a nice short shot to Hicks's temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyman Hicks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hicks 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyman Hicks!
Post fight, an emotional Lyman Hicks said 'Where the fuck is my belt? You beat the champ, you are the champ!'.

Event: HRL73
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Taylor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taylor misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Taylor won't be happy with that.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom here.
Taylor tries to improve position but can't.
Taylor sneaks back into half guard.
Taylor tries to roll over but Richard keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Richard.
Richard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Taylor tries to roll over but Richard keeps him under control.
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. #T1#
Taylor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Taylor actively working from the bottom here.
Richard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Richard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Taylor is trying to maintain the position but Richard is very close to passing his half guard.
Taylor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Richard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taylor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Taylor.#SUB#
Taylor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Richard defends it easily.
Richard postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it. #T2##SUB#
Taylor is looking for a triangle here but Richard uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Taylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Check out the look on Richard's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Richard in side control lands a decent elbow.
Taylor manages to work his way to half guard, despite Richard's best efforts.
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. Richard connects with a nice short shot to Taylor's temple.
Richard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Taylor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richard pulls his head out easily.
Taylor is pressing down on Richard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Richard is working Taylor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Richard wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Taylor trying to control the position. #SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Richard passes into side control.
Taylor wants to control but Richard postures up.
Taylor sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richard is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Taylor actively working from the bottom here.
Richard lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Taylor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Richard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Taylor taking some punishment here, with Richard in his half guard.
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richard is working away from the top position though.
Richard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Taylor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Richard slips a nice elbow through Taylor's hands, connecting with Taylor's forehead.#SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back.
Richard lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Richard dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Taylor wants to clinch.
Richard feints the counter takedown.
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Richard feints the counter takedown.
Taylor sizes up Richard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Taylor misses its intended target.
Richard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Richard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richard manages to avoid it.
Richard with the counter takedown but Taylor avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Taylor - just one landing. #T1#
Taylor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Richard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Richard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taylor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've been informed that Richard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Richard moves away from the strike by Taylor.
Taylor throws a jab when Richard was well out of range.
Richard with the counter takedown but Taylor avoids it easily.
Taylor scores with a hook to the body. Richard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Richard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
Richard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Richard lands with a punch from half guard.
Richard stalling away here and it's allowed Taylor to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Richard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Richard has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Richard cracks Taylor with a solid left hand.
Small Richard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Richard postures up and lands a big shot to Taylor's brow.
Richard is in close to Taylor's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3##SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Richard stands up over Taylor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Taylor looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Richard puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
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. Richard connects with a nice short shot to Taylor's temple.
Taylor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Richard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Taylor is refusing to be controlled, as Richard sits in half guard.
Richard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Taylor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taylor manages to get to full guard. #T4##SUB#
Taylor has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Richard is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Taylor.
Taylor sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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. #SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Richard 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!#R3#
Richard ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Richard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Taylor defends it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taylor.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Richard.
Richard feints the counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taylor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Richard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Richard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Taylor defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard blocks a jab.
Richard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Colby Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Taylor lands a glancing blow to the side of Richard's head.
Colby Taylor is winning the standup battle so far.
Taylor takes a swing at Richard's ribcage but misses.
Richard with the counter takedown but Taylor avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Taylor.
Richard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Taylor throws a lazy right hand but Richard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Richard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Richard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Taylor throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Richard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Richard.
Richard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Richard from controlling successfully.
Taylor has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Richard has passed into side control.
Richard works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Taylor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Richard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Richard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taylor is just riding it out for now. Richard eventually gives up the hold.
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Richard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richard is working away from the top position though.
Richard drops an elbow to the side of Taylor's head.
Richard lands strikes from half guard.
Richard is thwarting Taylor's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Taylor has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Richard escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Richard!
Richard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Taylor gets back to half guard.
Richard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4##SUB#
Taylor actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Taylor has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Richard escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Richard!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard.
Richard working the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richard working the head with strikes.
Richard cracks Taylor with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Taylor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Richard really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Taylor misses with a left hand #TD2#
so Richard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Richard distracts Taylor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Richard postures up and lands a big shot to Taylor's brow.
Richard is working Taylor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Richard working some strikes from top position.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Richard is proving a slippery customer.
Richard cracks Taylor with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard working some strikes from top position.
Taylor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Richard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Richard landing with the ground and pound.
Taylor working a defensive guard here.
Richard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Richard is in close to Taylor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Richard cracks Taylor with a solid left hand.
Richard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Richard cracks Taylor with a solid left hand.
Taylor working a defensive guard but Richard manages to pass into side control anyway. #T2#
Taylor takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Richard looks up at the clock and then as Taylor takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Richard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
Richard looks up at the clock and then as Taylor takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Richard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Check out the look on Richard's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #ROC2#Taylor is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richard scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Taylor is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Richard can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Small Richard!
Small Richard is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Small Richard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HRL67
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Banks pushes Richard up against the cage in a clinch.
Banks is trying to maintain a safe position but Richard gets an underhook and turns Banks into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Richard manages to pull guard.
Banks stopping the sweep attempt from Richard.#SUB#
Richard working for a triangle but Banks defends it easily. #SUB#
Richard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Banks defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T1##SUB#
Richard looking for a guillotine here but Banks defends easily.
Richard trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Richard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Richard throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB#
Richard looking for subs off his back but Banks has passed one foot through into half guard.
Banks trying to control the pace. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Richard wants to control but Banks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Banks prevents Richard from improving his position.
Richard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Richard doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Richard looking for a sweep. Not yet Richard, not yet.
Banks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Richard working for a triangle but Banks defends it easily.
Richard is striking but Banks is not phased and passes to half guard.
Banks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Richard flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Richard is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Banks moves to clinch but Richard breaks away #TD#
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Richard seems to be looking for submissions.
Richard uses his free foot to push down on Banks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Banks.
Richard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banks is looking to escape. #SUB#
Richard is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Banks has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richard seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Banks is holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Richard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Banks tries to clinch but Richard moves away #TD#
so Richard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Richard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Richard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banks's head.
Richard landing with the ground and pound.
Richard cracks Banks with a solid left hand.
Richard postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Richard drops back looking for a leg! Banks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Banks manages to kick Richard off! Richard jumps back into Banks's guard.
Richard trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Richard connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Banks looking for subs off his back but Richard has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Richard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Banks sees it coming and defends easily.
Banks is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Richard in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Banks tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Richard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Small Richard!
A very excited looking Small Richard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HRL58
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Zapina pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richard with the counter takedown but Zapina avoids it easily.
Zapina misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Richard is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zapina is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zapina has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Richard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zapina can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapina is looking to stand up but Richard won't let him.
Richard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zapina knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Richard on the ground.#T1#
Richard throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Zapina tries to stand but Richard is controlling from the bottom.
Richard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Richard throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richard has a closed guard, preventing Zapina from standing up.
Richard thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Richard has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Zapina should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Richard has tightened it up now! Zapina should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Small Richard!
During a confident post fight interview, Small Richard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HRL54
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Zapina moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zapina connects with a body shot that sends Richard's belly button to the back.
Richard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zapina throws a shot to the body.
Zapina throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zapina lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapina scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Richard blocks a leg kick.
And Richard tries to counter it with a takedown but Zapina pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zapina misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Richard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Zapina keeping moving, preventing Richard from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Richard has gone for a leg lock! Zapina slips out almost immediately though and dives into Richard's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Richard looking for a triangle here. Zapina is fighting it but it looks tight! Richard pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Zapina is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Small Richard!
Small Richard thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HRL47
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Rose throws a right hand that Richard ducks under and follows up with a left that Richard also avoids with ease.
Richard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rose sprawls and moves away.
Rose misses with a series of wild punches.
Richard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rose sprawls and moves away.
A head kick misses from Rose.
Rose lands a jab-cross combination.
Richard slips under a jab from Rose.
Rose throws an overhand right that lands on Richard's shoulder, as Richard tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Richard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rose's guard.#SUB#
Richard is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rose is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rose has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
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!
Rose looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Richard trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Richard doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Richard is looking for a triangle but Rose pushes his legs off easily.
Richard 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.
Rose wants to pass the guard but Richard is keeping the position.
Rose stays in close to Richard's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Rose thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Richard looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rose tries to free his leg and advance position but Richard is retaining full guard.
Richard tries to strike from the bottom.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Richard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richard wants to sweep here but Rose controlling him for the moment.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Richard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richard is striking off his back. Rose thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #SUB2#
Rose is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB#
Richard actively working from the bottom here.
Rose thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Richard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rose's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rose's back!
Rose turns into Richard and is now in his guard.
Rose preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Richard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Richard being controlled here, momentarily.
Richard throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T4#
Rose trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Richard looking for a guillotine here but Rose defends easily. #SUB#
Richard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Richard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rose trying to control but Richard is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Richard has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rose is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Richard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Rose dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Richard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richard tries to counter with a takedown but Rose is quick to defend against it.
Rose throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
so Richard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rose pulls Richard in to control the position.
Rose wants to sweep but no luck.
Richard wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving. #SUB#
Richard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Richard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
Rose keeping full guard, as Richard tries to pass. #T1#
Rose wants to sweep here but Richard controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rose is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Richard defends well.
Richard stands up over Rose, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rose is adopting a defensive guard.
Richard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Richard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Richard from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Richard is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rose has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Richard is looking to defend but Rose has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Richard! Rose pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Richard taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brandon Rose!
Brandon Rose gave a mention to Northern Zombie in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: HRL45
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Rose misses.
Richard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rose misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rose misses with a wild combination.
Rose tries to bum rush Richard with a series of wild strikes but Richard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A low kick from Rose misses #TD#
and Richard counters with a single leg into guard. Rose didn't expect that.
Richard pushes down on Rose's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Richard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Richard lands a nice short elbow.
Richard throwing shots but Rose is blocking nicely.
Rose avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Richard. #T1#
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. Richard connects with a nice short shot to Rose's temple. #SUB#
Richard is looking for a kimura but Rose is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Richard to get the leverage.
Richard prevents Rose from improving his position.#SUB#
Richard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Rose is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richard pulls his head out easily.
Rose has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richard is working away from the top position though.
Richard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rose has hold of Richard's hands but Richard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Richard there. #T2#
Rose gets back to full guard.
Rose wants to control the position but Richard says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rose has hold of Richard's hands but Richard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rose keeping control of the position.
Rose wants to improve his position but Richard is controlling well. #SUB#
Richard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rose defends it well.
Rose regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Rose looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Richard passes into side control. #T3##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Richard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rose knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rose has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
You can see the frustration on Rose's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Richard is putting a hurting on Rose here, landing some big shots from side control.
Richard 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#
Richard tries for a kimura but Rose is defending well.
Rose gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Richard is trying to control the action in half guard but Rose is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rose taking some punishment here, with Richard in his half guard.
Rose trying to control but Richard postures up. #SUB#
Richard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Richard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Richard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Richard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rose swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Richard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rose's guard.#SUB#
Richard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rose manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Richard has Rose in his guard.#REVB#
Rose trying to control but Richard is working from the bottom.
Rose slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Rose is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Richard actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Richard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rose pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Rose seems to be working for a kimura but Richard defends the submission attempt.
Richard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Richard.
Richard working a defensive guard here.
Small Richard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rose trying to control but Richard is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Richard looking for a guillotine here but Rose defends easily. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rose advances position into side control!
Rose is looking to take a break and control but Richard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Richard tries to improve position but can't.
Richard manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rose is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Rose is keen to just control but Richard is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Rose is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Richard has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Richard actively working from the bottom here.
Rose missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Richard tries to get to full guard but Rose has control of the leg.
Richard is not content to let Rose control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Richard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rose works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rose looking to control but Richard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Richard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rose trying to control but Richard is having none of it.
Richard manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brandon Rose will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rose rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Richard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Richard tries to counter with a takedown but Rose is quick to defend against it.
Rose throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Richard lands strikes from half guard.
Richard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Richard is working for a kimura but Rose is defending it quite comfortably.
Rose is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Richard is looking for a kimura here.
Rose is looking to get back to full guard here but Richard has managed to pass to side control instead.#T1#
Rose tries to improve position but can't.
Rose is trying to control Richard's posture but Richard avoids it.
Rose sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Richard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rose sees it coming and defends easily.
Richard working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Rose looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rose actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Rose is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Rose is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Richard has latched onto it... Big trouble! Richard pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Rose is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Richard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Small Richard!
After winning the bout, Small Richard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HRL40
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Hicks.
Richard feints the counter takedown.
Hicks misses with a looping left.
Richard with the counter takedown but Hicks avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hicks. Richard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hicks misses with the combination.
Richard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hicks misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Richard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Richard.
Richard trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Hicks has control of Richard's left arm, preventing Richard from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hicks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richard. #T1#
Hicks trying to control the position.
Richard working some strikes from top position.
Richard pushing down on Hicks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hicks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Richard.
Richard trying to pass the guard but Hicks defending well.
Hicks is pressing down on Richard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hicks looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richard is looking to work some ground and pound but Hicks has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Richard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hicks looking for a sweep. Not yet Hicks, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Richard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hicks controlling the position.
Hicks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Richard is looking to work some ground and pound but Hicks has wrist control.
Richard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hicks is on top in guard. #REVR#
Richard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SUB2#
Richard has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hicks is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Richard.
Hicks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richard keeps working.
Richard is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Hicks has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hicks swings for the body but Richard moves out of range.
Hicks misses with an uppercut. Richard saw that one coming.
Richard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hicks defends it well.
Hicks connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Richard defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
And Richard tries to counter it with a takedown but Hicks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hicks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hicks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Richard circles away quickly and effectively.
Richard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hicks misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Richard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hicks's guard.
Richard trying to control the position from guard on top but Hicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hicks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Richard has gone for a leg lock! Hicks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Richard's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lyman Hicks will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jab by Hicks.
Richard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richard manages to avoid it.
Hicks is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hicks loads up on a big right hand but Richard slips the punch.
Richard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hicks throws the left hand but Richard avoids the punch easily.
Hicks seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Richard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks digs a good body shot into Richard's ribs.
Lyman Hicks is winning the standup battle so far.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks lands a jab to Richard's midsection.
A jab lands there for Hicks.
Lyman Hicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Hicks thuds his right hand into Richard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hicks misses with a hook #TD2#
and Richard counters with a takedown into side control.
We've been informed that Richard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hicks is not content to let Richard control the position. #SUB2#
Richard swings around for an armbar but Hicks sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Richard's guard.#SUB2#
Hicks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Richard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hicks has managed to get both his arms back between Richard's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Richard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hicks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Richard is striking from the bottom but Hicks uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#T2#
Hicks wants to control but Richard is keeping him busy.
Small Richard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Richard trying to hold on to Hicks's head to control him but Hicks postures up.
Hicks prevents Richard from improving his position.#SUB2#
Richard looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Richard actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Hicks is looking to take a break and control but Richard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Richard is in trouble now - Hicks has advanced to mount!
Hicks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richard can do to turn this around?
Richard can't escape the position.
Richard manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hicks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Richard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hicks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Richard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Richard working for submissions but it's allowed Hicks to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hicks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hicks, as that shot connected.
Hicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Richard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Richard with the counter takedown but Hicks avoids it easily.
Hicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Richard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hicks.
Richard feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
Richard feints the counter takedown.
Hicks jabs Richard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Richard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richard with the counter takedown but Hicks avoids it easily.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richard feints the counter takedown.
Richard moves forwards but Hicks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hicks throws the left hand but Richard avoids the punch easily.
Richard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Richard is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Hicks - just one landing.
A slow jab from Hicks misses its intended target.
Richard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hicks defends it well.
Hicks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
A jab from Hicks misses.
Hicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richard.
A punch combination from Hicks misses.
Richard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hicks looks to land a left hand but Richard moved out of range nicely.
Richard ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Hicks throws a lazy right hand but Richard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Richard tries to counter it with a takedown but Hicks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Richard slips under a jab from Hicks.
Hicks missing with a left hand there. Richard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hicks throws a looping overhand right but Richard ducks down to avoid it.
Richard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Hicks throws a shot from downtown. Richard moves away and avoids it.
Hicks throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Richard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Richard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hicks has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Richard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hicks has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Richard is trying to work for a kimura but Hicks is defending well.
Hicks wants to control but Richard is keeping busy. #T4##SUB2#
Richard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hicks tries to roll over but Richard keeps him under control.
Lyman Hicks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyman Hicks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hicks, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Lyman Hicks!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Lyman Hicks!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Lyman Hicks!

Lyman Hicks wins by unanimous decision!
Lyman Hicks took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 30th Century Beer Store for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: HRL35
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richard.
Richard attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones swings for the body but Richard moves out of range.
Richard feinted with a counter takedown.
A shot to the body from Jones misses #TD#
and Richard counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jones takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jones is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Richard wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy. #T1#
Richard working away.
Jones takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Richard cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Richard lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Richard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Richard is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well. #T2#
Richard working away.
Richard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Richard haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richard is chipping away with strikes.
Richard 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.
Richard grinds an elbow into Jones's temple.
Richard scores with punches from side control.
Jones is trying to control Richard's posture but Richard avoids it. #SUB#
Richard tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Richard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jones some visible discomfort. #T3#
Richard working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Richard lands a few punches from side control.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones wants to control but Richard postures up.#SUB#
Richard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Richard working away.#T4#
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Richard's best efforts.
Jones tries to roll over but Richard keeps him under control.
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. Richard connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Richard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Richard working the head and body with strikes.
Jones trying to control here. #SUB#
Richard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Richard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jones wants to clinch but Richard slips to the side#TD#
and Richard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Richard from controlling successfully.
Richard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Richard connects with a couple of short punches.
Richard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Richard from controlling successfully.
Richard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Richard controls the pace.
Richard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Richard pushes his legs off easily.
Jones wants to control but Richard passes easily into half guard.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Richard winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Richard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones trying to get back to full guard but Richard takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T2#
BOOM! Richard connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Richard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Richard wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Richard lands a couple of good shots and Jones has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Richard gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones tries to roll but Richard sticks to his back.
Richard avoiding Jones 's attempts to control his hands. #T3##SUB#
Richard has got one arm under Jones's chin. This could be trouble... Jones trying to control the other hand but Richard gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Jones has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Small Richard!
Small Richard thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HRL29 Jackson vs Glover
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Jones is looking to clinch but Richard is avoiding it.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Richard counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Richard scores with punches from side control.
Richard taking a breather here.
Richard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Richard scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones parries the strikes from Richard easily there. Richard is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jones to escape.
Jones is trying to control Richard's posture but Richard avoids it. #T1##SUB#
Richard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Richard is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Jones is working to avoid the ground and pound but Richard connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Richard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Richard but great work by Jones.#T2#
Richard tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position. #SUB2#
Jones has an Americana. Richard didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Jones is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Jones hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Caleb Jones!

Event: HRL23 Jackson vs Ayari
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Stomp listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stomp throws an overhand right that lands on Richard's shoulder, as Richard tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Stomp darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stomp is trying to control. Richard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stomp prevents Richard from improving his position.
Richard misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Stomp works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Stomp looking for a guillotine from mount but Richard is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomp trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Richard is trying to escape the mount. #T1#
Stomp trying to control but Richard is having none of it. #SUB2#
Stomp goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Richard turns into him and now he's in Stomp's guard.
Stomp looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stomp trying to keep a closed guard but Richard is proving a slippery customer.
Richard cracks Stomp with a solid left hand.
Stomp 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.
Richard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Richard wants to control from the top but Stomp keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Richard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Richard 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.
Stomp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Richard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stomp bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Richard's guard. #REVB#
Stomp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richard is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Richard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stomp gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stomp tries to free his leg and advance position but Richard is retaining full guard.
Stomp wants to control from the top but Richard keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Richard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stomp defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Stomp forces his way into half guard.
Richard gets back to full guard.
Stomp slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Stomp is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Richard sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Stomp is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stomp is looking to pass Richard's guard but actually Richard recovers to full guard. #T4#
Stomp wants to control from the top but Richard keeps moving.
Stomp wants to pass the guard but Richard is keeping the position.#SUB#
Richard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stomp controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stomp must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Richard has his foot on Stomp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stomp works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stomp wants to pass the guard but Richard is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Stomp dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Stomp shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Richard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stomp pulls his head out easily.
Stomp tries to pass the half guard into mount. Richard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stomp wants to advance to full mount but Richard doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Stomp 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomp passes into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Stomp seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Richard is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dean Stomp!
Dean Stomp seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFL17 Colby vs Natta
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1##CL#
Mostakaev has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Richard is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mostakaev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Richard to the mat. Richard regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mostakaev trying to control but Richard is working from the bottom.
Mostakaev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Richard has his foot on Mostakaev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mostakaev works his way back into a safe position though.
Mostakaev trying to control but Richard is working from the bottom.
Mostakaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev is stalling in the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Mostakaev is sitting in close to Richard's body. Richard has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mostakaev is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mostakaev is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Richard.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Small Richard!
Small Richard thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFL14 Taylor vs Andolini
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Natta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Natta misses the shot to the body.
Richard feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Natta misses.
Richard attempts a counter takedown but Natta avoids it well and moves away.
Natta throws a body shot but no joy.
Richard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Natta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Natta throws the left hand but Richard avoids the punch easily.
Natta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richard feinted with a counter takedown.
Natta misses with a hook. Richard ducked under it nicely.
Richard attempts a counter takedown but Natta avoids it well and moves away.
Natta misses the shot to the body.
Richard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Natta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Richard jumps guard but Natta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Natta jumps guard.
Richard works over Natta with some ground and pound from guard.
Natta has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Zombie MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Natta looking to control.
Natta is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Richard is fighting to break Natta's control of his arms but Natta is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Richard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Richard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Richard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Natta has his hands on Richard's head, controlling the position.
Richard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Richard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Richard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Richard wants to control from the top but Natta keeps moving.
Richard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Natta's head.
Richard scoring with some ground and pound.
Natta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Richard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Richard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Richard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Natta keeping full guard, as Richard tries to pass. #SUB#
Richard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Natta is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Richard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Natta's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richard wants to control from the top but Natta keeps moving.
Natta is pulling down on Richard's head to control his posture.
Richard works over Natta with some ground and pound from guard.
Richard trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom.
Natta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richard wants to pass the guard but Natta is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Richard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Natta moves in looking to clinch but Richard pushes him off.
Richard feinted with a counter takedown.
Natta throws a body shot but no joy.
Natta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richard was well out of range. Poor timing from Natta.
Richard tries to counter with a takedown but Natta is quick to defend against it.
Natta throws a body shot but no joy.
Richard feinted with a counter takedown.
Natta looks to land a right hand but Richard moved out of range.
Natta throws an overhand right that lands on Richard's shoulder, as Richard tries to avoid the shot.
Natta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Richard rather than just go for the knockout.
Richard moves out of range of the strikes.
Richard keeps the fight on the outside.
Richard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Natta sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Natta sprawls and moves away.
Natta tries to close the distance and clinch but Richard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Natta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richard moves away.
Richard attempts a counter takedown but Natta avoids it well and moves away.
Marco Natta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Natta throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1##SUB2#
Natta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richard is aware though and is defending well.
Richard trying to control the position from guard on top but Natta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Small Richard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richard postures up and lands a big shot to Natta's brow.
Richard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Natta is controlling Richard's posture.
Natta trying to keep a closed guard but Richard is proving a slippery customer.
Richard trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom.
Natta wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Richard is now in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Richard wants to work for an arm triangle but Natta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Richard is working for a kimura but Natta is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Richard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Natta defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richard slips a nice elbow through Natta's hands, connecting with Natta's forehead.#T3##SUB#
Richard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Natta defends it well.
Richard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Natta 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!#SUB2#
Natta is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Richard has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Natta has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Richard taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Natta doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marco Natta!
A very excited looking Marco Natta made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HLR7: Momomoto vs Fajardo
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
Murray stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murray thuds his right hand into Richard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murray lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richard.
Murray smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murray lands the left hand.
Murray jabs at Richard's body.
Richard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murray.
A lazy left from Murray finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray. Richard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Richard takes one to the chin there.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Richard is out of range.
Murray throws a body punch but Richard moves out of range.
Murray cracks Richard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Murray connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice shot by Murray.
Murray tries to clinch up.
Murray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richard was well out of range. Poor timing from Murray.
Richard tries to counter with a takedown but Murray is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Murray rushes Richard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Richard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Richard 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.
Richard takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Murray.
Murray lands a right hand.
Murray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murray tries to work over Richard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murray lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Murray.
Richard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Small Richard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Richard backwards.
Murray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richard backwards.
Murray scores with a shoulder strike.
Murray lands with a light punch inside.
Murray is working Richard over against the cage.
Murray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richard backwards.
Richard is trying to pull guard but Murray turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Murray cracks Richard with a nice body shot.
Murray is leaning against Richard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murray is working Richard over against the cage.#T3#
Murray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Murray.
Murray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Richard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murray just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Murray on the inside.
Murray lands a nice uppercut.
Murray lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Richard.
Murray lands a right hand.
Murray lands a right hand.
Murray lands with a short shot to the head.
Murray lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Richard is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murray.
Oh Richard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Richards head. #T4#
Richard tries to pull guard but Murray won't allow it.
Richard seems to have got his legs back now.
Murray lands a body shot.
Murray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murray lands a right hand.
Murray gets through Richard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Richard backwards.
Murray lands a left hand.
Murray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richard blocks a body shot from Murray.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richard tries to pull guard but Murray holds him up against the cage and eventually Richard drops back down to his feet.
Murray lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Murray dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Richard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murray lands a really nice looking cross but Richard seems unphased.
Murray scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murray jabs Richard right on the nose. Richard blinks but takes it well.
Murray with a nice cross.#CL2#
Murray drives through and clinches with Richard against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murray.
Murray has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Richard seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Murray can turn it around.
Murray scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Richard jumps guard but Murray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Richard tries to pull guard but Murray forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Murray lands with a left to the head.
Murray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murray.
Murray lands a shot to the body.
Murray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murray lands with a left to the head.
Murray creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Richard's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Richard drops to his knees and Murray pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micah Murray!
Micah Murray is the new featherweight champion!

Event: The Island Season 14, 145 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 04, 2023

#R1##TD#
Richard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming George to the mat! George manages to get full guard.
Richard postures up.
Richard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Richard trying to control but George is working from the bottom.
Richard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Richard 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.
Richard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
George avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Richard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
George is pulling down on Richard's head. It's preventing any offense from Richard, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Richard moves out of range of the strikes.
George looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
George steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richard.
A nice side step and George releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Richard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Richard tries to score with a low kick but George moves his leg out of the way.
Richard goes for a double leg but George avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as George continues to drive forward.
Richard tries to pull guard but George forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
George breaks from the clinch.
Richard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and George counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Small Richard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
George misses the jab.
George slips a straight right by Richard.
George throws out a counter right but Richard avoids it with no problem.
George scores with a hook.
George lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Richard at a distance.
George stuns Richard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Richard misses with a left hand
and George counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Richard is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richard misses with a takedown
and George counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Richard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
George throws a pinpoint strike between Richard's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Richard crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and George scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Freaky George!

Event: The Island Season 14, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Stomp shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stomp showed some decent athleticism there.
Richard is trying to control but can't.
Stomp is pressing down on Richard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Richard is holding on for now.
Stomp passes the guard and advances to mount!
Richard is controlling an arm, preventing Stomp from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #SUB2#
Stomp has hold of Richard's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Richard manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomp can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Richard is looking to escape.
Stomp wants to control but instead Richard manages to regain half guard. #T1#
Richard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Richard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Richard 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.
Richard is trying to control the position but Stomp postures up.
Stomp must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stomp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richard is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richard trying to control the position.
Stomp controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Richard keeping full guard, as Stomp tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Richard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stomp wants to control from the top but Richard keeps moving.
Stomp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richard is keeping the position for now.
Richard has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stomp pushing down on Richard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Richard trying to hold on to Stomp's head to control him but Stomp postures up.
Stomp wants to free his trapped foot but Richard is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Richard gets back to full guard.
Richard trying to keep a closed guard but Stomp is proving a slippery customer.
Stomp pushing down on Richard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stomp passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Richard!
Stomp is looking to work his way around to Richard's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Stomp can't control as he wanted to and Richard manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #SUB2#
Stomp is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
Richard manages to get to full guard.
Stomp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richard is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Richard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stomp trying to control but Richard is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stomp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richard is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Stomp dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Stomp goes for a double leg but Richard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Richard continues to drive forward.
Stomp shoots for a double leg takedown but Richard sprawls well. He's pushed Stomp's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stomp fails with a takedown attempt.
Small Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Stomp.
Stomp fails with the takedown.
Richard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stomp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stomp darts in looking for a takedown but Richard gets double underhooks and turns Stomp into the cage.
Richard throws a jab when Stomp was well out of range.
Stomp slips a jab from Richard.
Stomp fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomp tries for a takedown but Richard circles away easily#TD#
so Richard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Stomp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Stomp working for a triangle but Richard defends it easily. #T1##SUB#
Richard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Richard stands up over Stomp, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Richard trying to control the position from guard on top but Stomp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stomp is adopting a defensive guard.
Stomp looking for a sweep. Not yet Stomp, not yet.
Dean Stomp has got the better of the ground game so far.#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.
Stomp seems keen to control Richard's posture.
Richard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Richard wants to control from the top but Stomp keeps moving. #SUB2#
Stomp working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Richard trying to control but Stomp is working from the bottom.
Stomp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Richard is one step ahead there.
Stomp 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##T3#
Richard is controlling Stomp's trapped leg to prevent Stomp from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Stomp is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Richard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stomp.
Stomp stalling away here and it's allowed Richard to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've been informed that Stomp has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Richard can't keep his opponent in guard - Stomp advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Richard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stomp's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stomp's back!#T4#
Stomp tries to escape but Richard has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Richard trying to control.
Richard keeps control of the position as Stomp tries to break free.
Richard controlling the position well here. Stomp rolled but Richard kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stomp breaks Richard's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Richard dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Stomp misses with a takedown attempt - Richard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stomp fails with a takedown attempt.
Stomp slips a jab from Richard.
Stomp dives in and grabs Richard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Richard pushes down on Stomp's head and hops out.
Small Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Stomp.
Richard throws the left hand but Stomp avoids the punch easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stomp.#TD#
Richard shoots in and gets a takedown into Stomp's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomp 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#
Richard is controlling Stomp's trapped leg to prevent Stomp from advancing to side control.
Richard wants to control but Stomp is keeping busy. #T1#
Richard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Richard.#SUB#
Stomp got a little sloppy there for a moment and Richard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stomp has managed to get both his arms back between Richard's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Richard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stomp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richard is keeping the position for now.
Richard is trying to keep Stomp in close. #SUB#
Richard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stomp defends well.#T2##SUB#
Richard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stomp can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stomp advances to half guard.
Stomp works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stomp moves to the back. #SUB2#
Stomp tightening his grip on Richard, looking for the choke. #T3#
Richard turns into Stomp and is now in his guard.
Stomp keeping moving, preventing Richard from controlling successfully.
Stomp wants to improve his position but instead Richard has moved into half guard.
Richard winds up and cracks Stomp with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Richard.
Stomp slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stomp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Richard is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB2#
Stomp has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stomp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stomp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stomp looking to control but Richard passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richard wants to pass the guard but Stomp is defending well.
Richard wants to take a breather but Stomp is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Small 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 Bart Greer scores the fight for Small Richard!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Small Richard!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Small Richard!

Small Richard wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Small Richard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: The Island Season 14, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1##CL2#
McLaughlin instigates a clinch. #TD2#
McLaughlin pulls guard successfully.
Richard 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard trying to control the position from guard on top but McLaughlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Richard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McLaughlin 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Richard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
George McLaughlin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richard looks to land a left hand but McLaughlin moved out of range nicely.
Richard looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Richard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McLaughlin but McLaughlin pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
McLaughlin clinches with his opponent.
McLaughlin is trying to pull guard but Richard has him pressed against the cage.
McLaughlin fails to pull guard. #T2##TD2#
McLaughlin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McLaughlin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Richard wants to pass the guard but McLaughlin is keeping the position.
Richard throws a strike but McLaughlin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Richard controls McLaughlin momentarily but McLaughlin frees himself.
McLaughlin wants to control from the top but Richard keeps moving. #SUB#
Richard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McLaughlin defends well.
McLaughlin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Richard is trying to control the position but McLaughlin postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Richard holds on and takes a little breather.
Richard is trying to keep McLaughlin in close. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McLaughlin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Richard trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
McLaughlin closes the distance and clinches.
McLaughlin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Small Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George McLaughlin.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McLaughlin is trying to pull guard but Richard has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
McLaughlin manages to pull guard.
Richard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George McLaughlin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McLaughlin doesn't manage to clinch there - Richard circles away.
Richard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McLaughlin moves away from the strike by Richard.
McLaughlin staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from McLaughlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McLaughlin tries to clinch but Richard moves out of range.
McLaughlin darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McLaughlin trying to control from the bottom.
Richard content to control rather than advance.
McLaughlin is trying to control but can't.
McLaughlin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
McLaughlin tries to hold on but Richard pushes him away.
Richard controlling the position easily from mount.
McLaughlin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McLaughlin wants to hold on but Richard pushes him away.
McLaughlin is trying to escape the mount. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Richard looking to finish McLaughlin with some ground and pound. This is bad for McLaughlin!
Richard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McLaughlin gets back to half guard.
McLaughlin is looking to improve his position.
McLaughlin wants to sweep but Richard has passed to side control!
McLaughlin is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
McLaughlin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Richard controlling the position well.
Richard is trying to get back to full guard.
Richard trying to control from the bottom.
Small Richard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richard is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Richard is trying to control but McLaughlin passes into side control!
Richard can't do much from the bottom here.
McLaughlin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Richard's shoulder. That is not cool.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McLaughlin trying to control the action but Richard is working from the bottom.
McLaughlin working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Richard dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Richard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McLaughlin to the mat! McLaughlin manages to get full guard.
McLaughlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Richard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Richard trying to control but McLaughlin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin looking to control but Richard passes into half guard.
Richard controlling the action here. #T1#
Richard thows a huge punch but McLaughlin dodges it nicely.
Richard lands with a punch from half guard.
McLaughlin trying to control here.
Richard is looking to advance position but McLaughlin won't allow it.
McLaughlin wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McLaughlin trying to hold on to Richard's head to control him but Richard postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
George McLaughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richard circles away from the clinch attempt.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Richard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richard keeps the fight on the outside.
Richard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLaughlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Richard misses. #CL2#
McLaughlin closes the distance and pushes Richard back into the cage.
McLaughlin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
McLaughlin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McLaughlin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Richard tries to free his leg and advance position but McLaughlin is retaining full guard. #T3#
Richard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McLaughlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Richard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Richard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McLaughlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Richard is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
No luck for Richard with that takedown attempt.
Richard throws a looping overhand right but McLaughlin ducks down to avoid it.
Richard swats away the attempt to clinch by McLaughlin.
Richard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Richard keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
McLaughlin takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
McLaughlin jumps guard and drags Richard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Richard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McLaughlin looking for a sweep. Not yet McLaughlin, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Small 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Small Richard!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Small Richard!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Small Richard!

Small Richard wins by unanimous decision!
Small Richard thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KIFC 83
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
No joy there for Hicks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lyman Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richard walks into a left hand.
Richard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hicks lands with a straight right. Richard didn't see that one coming.
Hicks slips a straight right by Richard.
Nice body punch from Hicks.
Hicks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hicks jabs Richard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Richard throws a poor cross that misses
and Hicks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hicks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Richard feints the counter takedown.
Hicks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Richard counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hicks!

Hicks explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hicks is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hicks lands the left hand.
Hicks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hicks misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Richard ducks right into an uppercut from Hicks.
Hicks connects with a single shot there.
Lyman Hicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hicks moves out of range as Richard strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Richard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hicks slips a jab from Richard.
Richard misses with a hook
and Hicks counters with a left to the body.
Hicks takes a swing at Richard's ribcage but misses.
Hicks swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Richard counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hicks!
Hicks 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 grinds an elbow into Hicks's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richard is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hicks will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hicks wants to control but Richard postures up.#T2#
Richard controlling from side mount.
Richard is looking to take a break and control but Hicks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hicks is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at PhoQus Island Training, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Richard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hicks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Hicks tries to improve position but can't.
Hicks is trying to work for a sweep but Richard has mounted him!
Richard is landing with some decent strikes but Hicks is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hicks tries to hold on but Richard postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Richard in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hicks is looking to improve his position but Richard isn't that keen on the idea.
Richard controlling the position easily from mount.
Hicks sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hicks trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hicks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Richard misses the jab.
Hicks scores with a nice head shot.
Hicks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hicks's corner calls for a 1-2. Hicks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Richard is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Richard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hicks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Richard under the eye.
Hicks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hicks thuds a left hand into Richard's body.
Hicks lands a really nice looking cross but Richard seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hicks slips a jab from Richard.
Lyman Hicks is winning the standup battle so far.
Richard throws an overhand right that lands on Hicks's shoulder, as Hicks tries to avoid the shot.
Richard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Richard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Hicks.
Richard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Richard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hicks looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hicks wants to get back to his feet but Richard is dominant here and he's now got Hicks's back!
Richard missing with strikes.
Richard controlling the position well here. Hicks rolled but Richard kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Richard is not going to allow Hicks to sit and survive in this position.
Richard has good solid back control here. #T2##SUB2#
Richard is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hicks defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Richard controls the position.
Richard gets his hands free as Hicks looks to control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hicks prevents Richard from getting a body triangle.#T3#
Hicks tries to escape but Richard has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Richard lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Hicks tries to break free.
Hicks is trying to stand back up.
Hicks can't escape the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Richard not allowing Hicks to control his hands.
Hicks avoids the strikes from Richard.
You can see the frustration on Hicks's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Hicks do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Richard is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Hicks stuns Richard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hicks lands a really nice looking cross but Richard seems unphased.
Hicks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Richard shoots in looking for a takedown. Hicks tries to sprawl out of it but Richard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hicks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hicks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Richard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hicks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hicks scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Richard on the side of the head. #T1#
Hicks ducks under a wild hook from Richard.
Richard misses with a hook.
Hicks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hicks is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hicks cracks a nice hook into Richard's ribs.
Richard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hicks moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Richard walks into a straight right hand from Hicks.
A swing and a miss from Richard.
Richard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Richard shoots in looking for a takedown but Hicks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Richard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hicks is looking to counter punch.
Richard misses with a right hand
and Hicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hicks lands a nice shot that snaps Richard's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hicks cracks Richard with a good jab.
Hicks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Richard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Hicks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hicks.
Richard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice straight punches there by Hicks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hicks.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hicks lands a jab to the nose.
Richard throws a right hand that misses
and Hicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Richard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hicks quickly recovers to half guard.
Richard thows a huge punch but Hicks dodges it nicely.
Hicks wants to control but Richard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hicks is looking for a sweep. Richard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Richard slows the pace down in half guard.
Hicks trying to control here. #T3#
Richard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Richard in particular looking to stall.
Richard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hicks lands a jab to the head.
Hicks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Richard. Richard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hicks scores with a jab.
Jab by Hicks.
Richard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hicks.
Richard missing with a left hand there. Hicks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Richard misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Richard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hicks takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hicks is not content to let Richard control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Hicks scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Richard misses with a looping left.
Hicks throws a right hand that Richard ducks under and follows up with a left that Richard also avoids with ease.
Hicks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richard.#TD2#
Richard gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Richard in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Hicks is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Small Richard!
Small Richard is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Small Richard, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Lyman Hicks was interviewed post fight and said 'That's the game, lets go again. I will fight anybody!'.

Event: KIFC 72
Date: May 26, 2023

#R1#
Stomp looks to land a right hand but Richard moved out of range.
Stomp missing with a left hand there. Richard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stomp misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Richard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stomp is trying to get back to full guard.
Stomp trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Stomp has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Richard escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Richard!#SUB#
Richard tries for a kimura but Stomp is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomp manages to work his way to half guard, despite Richard's best efforts.
Stomp tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Richard content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Stomp is looking for a sweep. Richard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Stomp is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Richard has latched onto it... Big trouble! Richard pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Stomp is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Richard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Small Richard!
Small Richard thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KIFC 62
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Richard fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Mostakaev gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Mostakaev successfully pulls guard.
Mostakaev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Richard connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Mostakaev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Richard is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard wants to control from the top but Mostakaev keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Mostakaev looking for a guillotine here but Richard defends easily.
Richard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mostakaev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mostakaev is trying to maintain the position but Richard is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Mostakaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#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.
Richard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Richard is keen to just control but Mostakaev is a slippery customer.
Mostakaev trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mostakaev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Richard is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Richard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Mostakaev pushes Richard up against the cage in a clinch.
Richard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mostakaev to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Small Richard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mostakaev pulls guard. #SUB2#
Mostakaev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Richard defends it easily.
Richard looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mostakaev is looking to sweep but instead, Richard has passed into half guard.
Richard content to control rather than advance. #T4##SUB2#
Mostakaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richard pulls his head out easily.
Mostakaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mostakaev trying to hold on to Richard's head to control him but Richard postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Mostakaev has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Richard escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Richard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kyril Mostakaev will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mostakaev tries to clinch there but Richard circles away.
Richard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mostakaev wants to clinch#TD#
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Richard controlling the pace.
Richard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Richard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mostakaev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mostakaev tries to get to full guard but Richard has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Richard manages to pass to mount!
Richard putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T1#
Mostakaev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Richard unloading with bombs!
Richard looking to control but Mostakaev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mostakaev wants to control but Richard is having none of it.
Richard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mostakaev tries to lock up and control but Richard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Mostakaev takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mostakaev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Richard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mostakaev working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richard trying to control but Mostakaev is having none of it.
Mostakaev tries to reverse the position but Richard maintains control.#T3#
Richard content just to control the position here.
Richard with shots to the head and body - Mostakaev looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mostakaev working to try and regain half guard.
Mostakaev tries to hold on but Richard pushes him away. #T4#
Mostakaev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Small Richard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richard controlling from the full mount.
Richard lands a heavy elbow.
Richard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mostakaev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mostakaev tries to hold on but Richard pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Richard dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mostakaev wants to clinch.
Mostakaev tries to clinch but Richard moves out of range. #CL2#
Mostakaev closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Mostakaev jumps guard.
Richard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Richard seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mostakaev for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Mostakaev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev keeping moving, preventing Richard from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mostakaev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richard is aware though and is defending well.
Richard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mostakaev is trying to control the position but Richard postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Mostakaev instigates a clinch.
Mostakaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Richard smiles and moves away. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Mostakaev has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Mostakaev decides to pull guard.
Richard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mostakaev can do to turn this around?
Mostakaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richard.
Richard sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Mostakaev isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Richard stacks Mostakaev 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!
You can see the frustration on Mostakaev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Richard is looking to take a break and control but Mostakaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mostakaev dodges the ground and pound from Richard.
Richard is looking to take a break and control but Mostakaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mostakaev is trying to work for a sweep but Richard has mounted him!
Mostakaev tries to lock up and control but Richard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mostakaev is bucking up trying to escape but Richard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Richard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Richard is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richard content just to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Small 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Small Richard!
Small Richard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KIFC 46
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Natta lands a right hook to the body.
Natta misses with a hook.
Natta misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Richard counters with a shoot takedown. Natta fights it but they end up in guard.
Natta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Natta is trying to keep Richard in close.
Natta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Richard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Natta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Richard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1##SUB#
Natta looking for subs off his back but Richard has passed one foot through into half guard.
Richard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice strikes from Richard there.
Natta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richard is working away from the top position though.
Natta tries to roll over but Richard keeps him under control.
Natta gets back to full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Natta can't keep his opponent in guard - Richard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Natta trying to control here.
Natta is refusing to be controlled, as Richard sits in half guard. #SUB#
Natta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richard pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Richard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Natta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Natta trying to hold on to Richard's head to control him but Richard postures up.
Richard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Natta tries to get to full guard but Richard has control of the leg.
Richard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Natta wants to control but Richard is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Natta misses with a wild body shot.
Richard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Natta misses the body punch #TD2#
and Richard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Richard is looking to work some ground and pound but Natta has wrist control.
Richard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Natta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Richard working some strikes from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Natta trying to control the position.
Natta is really struggling to control Richard but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Richard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Natta moves into the clinch.#TD#
Natta manages to pull guard.
Natta looking to control but Richard passes into half guard.
Richard wants to pass to mount but Natta is defending the position.
Natta tries to roll over but Richard keeps him under control.
Natta is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natta is refusing to be controlled, as Richard sits in half guard.
Natta is looking for a sweep. Richard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Richard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Richard throwing shots but Natta is blocking nicely.
Richard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Natta is trying to control but Richard passes into side control!
Richard lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Natta is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Richard off and has taken his back!
Small Richard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Natta controlling well, preventing Richard from escaping the position.
Natta is not going to allow Richard to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Natta is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Richard won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Natta off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marco Natta!
Marco Natta retains his featherweight title!
Marco Natta seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KIFC 22
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Richard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Richard trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
Richard might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control West haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Richard is pushing down on West's leg trying to pass to half guard. West is fighting to maintain full guard but Richard has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Richard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Richard content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
West is refusing to be controlled, as Richard sits in half guard.
Richard content to control rather than advance.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#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#
Richard is working for a submission of some sort. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wiremu West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
West shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. West showed some decent athleticism there.
West throwing shots but Richard is blocking nicely.
West wants to pass to mount but Richard is defending the position.
Richard is looking for a sweep. West is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
West looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
West trying to control the pace.
West passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Richard!
West wants to control but instead Richard manages to regain half guard.
West is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Richard bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Richard pushing down on West's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Richard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
West is pressing down on Richard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Richard looking to pass the guard.
Richard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed West's guard.
West has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richard is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
West is in trouble now - Richard has advanced to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Richard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
West closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Richard did well to prevent West getting side control.
Richard tries to get to full guard but West has control of the leg.
Small Richard has got the better of the ground game so far.
West tries to pass to full mount but Richard defends it.
Richard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Richard.#SUB2#
Richard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. West is aware though and is defending well.
West wants to control from the top but Richard keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Richard keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Richard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and West defends well.#T1#
West trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Let's hope that Richard 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.#SUB2#
Richard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. West defends it easily.
Richard looking to control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
West pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richard is keeping the position for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
West wants to control from the top but Richard keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Richard ducks under a wild hook from West.
Richard feints the counter takedown.#TD#
West decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Richard wants to improve his position but West is controlling well. #SUB2#
Richard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
West stalling away here and it's allowed Richard to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Richard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as West accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
West passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
West goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Richard has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for West but great work by Richard.
Richard tries to advance to mount but can't.
West is trying to improve his position.
Richard tries to move into full mount but can't pass West's legs. #T4##SUB2#
Richard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by West, who protects the arm well.
West looks to move to half guard but instead Richard has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB2#
West defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Richard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
West wants to control but Richard is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wiremu West will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Richard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into West's guard.
Richard tries to free his leg and advance position but West is retaining full guard.
West can't keep his opponent in guard - Richard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Richard wants to lay and pray for a moment but West keeps working.
Richard has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard looking to control but West is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
West is in all sorts of trouble here.
Richard takes West's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, West is in trouble.
Richard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
West trying to control the position but Richard manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
West defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Richard's arms. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Richard working for the choke. #SUB2#
Richard is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Richard looking for the choke but no joy.
Richard tries to get the hooks in deep but West pushed the leg off. #T3##SUB2#
Richard seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under West's chin but West turns very nicely into Richard's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by West. #SUB2#
Richard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. West is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Richard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Richard keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Richard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and West defends well.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Richard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as West controls the pace.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Richard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
West wants to pass the guard but Richard is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
West trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Richard is trying to keep West in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
Small Richard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Richard 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Small Richard!
After winning the bout, Small Richard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KIFC 14
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Symphony scores with a four punch combination!
Richard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Symphony counters with a series of strikes. Richard will be more careful next time no doubt. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Symphony has knocked Richard down with a huge combo! Symphony steps away and waves a wobbly Richard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Richard is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Symphony feints and as Richard raises his hands in defense, Symphony changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oh Richard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Symphony must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Symphony trying to control but Richard is working from the bottom.
Richard wants to sweep here but Symphony controlling him for the moment.
Richard seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Richard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Symphony trying to control but Richard is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Symphony got a little sloppy there for a moment and Richard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Symphony has managed to get both his arms back between Richard's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Richard is looking for a triangle but Symphony pushes his legs off easily.
Richard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Richard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Symphony is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Richard postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Symphony is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Richard, into his guard. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Richard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Symphony is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richard trying to control the position.
Richard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Richard is looking for a triangle but Symphony pushes his legs off easily.
Symphony really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Richard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Richard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Symphony has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Richard is proving hard to escape from.
Richard keeping moving, preventing Symphony from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Richard is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Richard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Symphony defends well.
Symphony wants to stand but Richard has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4##SUB#
Richard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Symphony can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Symphony loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Richard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Richard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Symphony gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Richard working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Symphony has passed into half guard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pontimonious Symphony will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Symphony darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Richard gets full guard.
Symphony wants to pass the guard but Richard is keeping the position.
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 trying to keep a closed guard but Symphony is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Richard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Symphony defends well.#T1#
Richard wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Richard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Symphony can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Symphony postures up. #SUB#
Richard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Symphony is aware though and is defending well.
Richard trying to control the position.
Richard wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Richard is looking to sweep but instead, Symphony has passed into half guard.
Symphony is looking to stall here but Richard recovers full guard.
Symphony trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Symphony manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Richard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Richard trying to control but Symphony is working from the bottom. #T3#
Richard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Symphony swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Richard advances to half guard. #SUB#
Richard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Richard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Symphony doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Richard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Richard is taking a breather. Symphony says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Richard seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Richard dominated that second round.
That's time! Richard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Symphony ducks under a wild hook from Richard.
Symphony stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Symphony wants it to stay on the feet.
Symphony throws a counter combo.
Pontimonious Symphony is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Richard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Symphony!
Symphony tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Richard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Richard has hold of Symphony's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Symphony seems comfortable defending it but Richard has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Symphony is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Symphony is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Richard couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Small Richard!
During a confident post fight interview, Small Richard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Stomp fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Richard sprawls well initially but Stomp persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Stomp is working for a submission of some sort.
Stomp tries to pass to full mount but Richard defends it. #SUB#
Richard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Stomp is working for a kimura but Richard is defending it quite comfortably.
Richard controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard won't allow Stomp to pass to mount. #T1#
Richard tries to roll over but Stomp keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Stomp is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Richard is trying to control but can't.
Richard 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.#SUB2#
Stomp is looking for submissions but instead, Richard has regained full guard.
Stomp trying to control the position from guard on top but Richard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richard wants to improve his position but instead Stomp has moved into half guard. #SUB2#
Stomp is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Richard tries to roll over but Stomp keeps him under control.
Richard won't allow Stomp to pass to mount.
Richard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stomp must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Richard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Richard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Richard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Richard pushes down on Stomp's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Richard controlling the action here.#T3#
Stomp tries to get to full guard but Richard has control of the leg. #SUB#
Richard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stomp has managed to free his arm - good work.
Richard passes to side control.
Stomp manages to work his way to half guard, despite Richard's best efforts.
Stomp is looking for a sweep. Richard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Stomp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Stomp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Stomp wants to get back to full guard.
Richard frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Richard moves to the back position.
Richard controlling well, preventing Stomp from escaping the position.
Stomp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Richard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Stomp is trying to roll into a better position but Richard has get a rear naked choke and Stomp is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Small Richard!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2023

#R1#
Bandit closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Richard counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bandit! #SUB#
Richard tries for a kimura but Bandit is defending well.
Bandit is looking to regain half guard here but Richard keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Richard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Richard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Richard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB#
Richard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bandit has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bandit is trying to get back to half guard.
Richard 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.
Bandit can't do much from the bottom here.
Bandit is trying to escape the position but Richard is controlling the position.
Richard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandit keeps working.
Richard could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Richard is trying to get an arm triangle but Bandit is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bandit misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Bandit 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.
Bandit keeps trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Bandit's face as Richard controls the position. #SUB#
Richard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Richard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bandit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bandit is looking to regain half guard here but Richard keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Richard working away.
Bandit tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Richard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bandit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bandit tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Richard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Richard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bandit is trying to improve his position.
Bandit can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richard trying to control the action but Bandit is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Richard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bandit ducks under a wild hook from Richard.
Bandit wants to clinch but Richard slips to the side#TD#
and Richard counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bandit! #SUB#
Richard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bandit struggling a bit here.
Bandit tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Richard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bandit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard is looking to take a break and control but Bandit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandit 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. #T1#
Richard is looking to take a break and control but Bandit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandit is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Richard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Richard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bandit is not content to let Richard control the position.
Bandit tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Richard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bandit is looking to regain half guard here but Richard keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Richard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bandit, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Richard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bandit has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB#
Richard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Richard is looking to take a break and control but Bandit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandit is looking for a sweep.
Small Richard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bandit is not content to let Richard control the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Richard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandit can do to turn this around?
The referee asks Richard politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Richard prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Richard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bandit struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Richard dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bandit tries to clinch up#TD#
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bandit won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Richard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bandit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bandit striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Bandit is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Richard is trying to get an arm triangle but Bandit is defending well. #SUB#
Richard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bandit is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Richard trying to control the action but Bandit is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Richard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bandit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bandit 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. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Richard wants to control but Bandit is keeping him busy.
Bandit is trying to control Richard's posture but Richard avoids it.
Bandit is trying to get back to half guard.
Richard working away.#SUB#
Richard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bandit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bandit can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Richard trying to control the position but Bandit is working away.
Bandit 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.
Bandit is not content to let Richard control the position. #SUB#
Richard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Richard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bandit, who protects the arm well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Richard is looking to take a break and control but Bandit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandit tries to buck Richard off but Richard is having none of it.#SUB#
Richard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bandit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Richard trying to control the position but Bandit is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Richard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Daisy Bandit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Richard is trying to get an arm triangle but Bandit is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Small Richard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Richard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Small Richard!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2023

#R1##TD#
Walangsipilyo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Richard sprawls well initially but Walangsipilyo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Richard is looking to get back to full guard here but Walangsipilyo has managed to pass to side control instead.
Richard tries to improve position but can't.
Walangsipilyo working away.
Richard is not content to let Walangsipilyo control the position.
Richard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Walangsipilyo working the ground and pound but Richard is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walangsipilyo gets to mount! Richard was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Richard is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Walangsipilyo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Richard to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Richard shrugs it off.
Richard is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Walangsipilyo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Richard is working to get back to half guard.
Walangsipilyo looking to control but Richard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poor strikes thrown by Walangsipilyo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Richard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Richard regains half guard.
Richard trying to control but Walangsipilyo postures up. #T2#
Richard tries to roll over but Walangsipilyo keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richard is trying to maintain the position but Walangsipilyo is very close to passing his half guard.
Richard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Richard working for a triangle but Walangsipilyo defends it easily.
Walangsipilyo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Richard's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Richard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walangsipilyo pulls his head out easily.
Richard tries to roll over but Walangsipilyo keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Walangsipilyo wants to control but Richard is keeping him busy.
Walangsipilyo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Richard wants to improve his position but Walangsipilyo is controlling well.
Richard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Walangsipilyo. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Richard looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Richard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walangsipilyo pulls his head out easily.
Richard is trying to maintain the position but Walangsipilyo is very close to passing his half guard.
Richard wants to improve his position but Walangsipilyo is controlling well.
Richard is in trouble now - Walangsipilyo has advanced to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richard is trying desperately to improve position.
Walangsipilyo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Richard gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jampong Walangsipilyo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Walangsipilyo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Richard to the ground. Walangsipilyo is now in Richard's guard.
Walangsipilyo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Richard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walangsipilyo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Richard is tightening it up a little... Walangsipilyo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Walangsipilyo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Walangsipilyo taps out! Nice BJJ there by Richard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Small Richard!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Sousa scores with a sloppy right hand. Richard should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Sousa has managed to clinch.
Sousa pushes Richard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sousa stops a takedown attempt from Richard. #BC2#
Sousa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sousa scores with a hook to the body. Richard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sousa lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Sousa closes the distance and clinches.
Sousa lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD#
Richard tightens his grip and picks Sousa up, before dumping him to the ground. Sousa manages to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sousa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Richard is controlling him.
Sousa is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Richard dives into side control.
Sousa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Richard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Richard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Richard is trying to get an arm triangle but Sousa is defending well. #SUB#
Richard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Richard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sousa is not content to let Richard control the position. #SUB#
Richard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sousa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Sousa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Richard is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sousa looks calm but he's in trouble here. Richard gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sousa is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Richard lets go of the hold and Sousa can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Small Richard!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2023

#R1#
Nice body kick from Resi.#TD#
Resi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Richard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Richard slips nicely into half guard.
Richard is controlling the pace.
Resi trying to hold on to Richard's head to control him but Richard postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard not doing much here. #T1##SUB#
Richard wants to work for an arm triangle but Resi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Richard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Resi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richard is working away from the top position though.
Resi wants to get back to full guard.
Richard uses his free foot to push down on Resi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Resi. #SUB#
Resi is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Richard locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Resi is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Small Richard!

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