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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Sambor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Richards. That did some damage!
Richards shoots in but Sambor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Richards has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Richards there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sambor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Ben Richards has been cut.
Sambor lands a lovely overhand right.
Sambor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sambor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Richards fails with the takedown
and Sambor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sambor throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#
Richards is rocked!
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!
Sambor fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Richards out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jaromir Sambor!
Jaromir Sambor thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Bushido 56: Wright vs. Al As
Date: Jun 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Richards fails with the takedown#CL#
and Svensson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Richards has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Svensson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Svensson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sven Svensson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Richards.
Svensson lands a nice uppercut.
Svensson lands a right hand.
Svensson stops a takedown attempt from Richards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Svensson.
A right hook to the body lands for Svensson.
Svensson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Svensson scores with a shot to the side of Richards's head.
Svensson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Richards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#
It looks like Ben Richards has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Svensson.
Svensson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Svensson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Richardss head.
Richards is looking for a takedown.
Svensson misses with some punches.
Svensson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Svensson throws a head punch that misses.
Svensson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
A short right from Svensson on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards is looking to take this one to the mat.
Svensson tries to throw a body punch but Richards avoids it by throwing Svensson back against the ropes.
Richards goes for a takedown in the clinch but Svensson prevents it.
Richards is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Svensson is defending well.
Svensson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Richards is looking to take this one to the mat.
Svensson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Svensson.
Svensson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards. #T3#
Svensson scores with a hook to the body.
Svensson dips a shoulder and cracks Richards with a mighty uppercut! Richards falls back against the ropes and Svensson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Richards is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Svensson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Svensson!
A very excited looking Sven Svensson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Bushido 53: Aziz vs. Van Gaal
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Richards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Franco shoots and misses #TD2#
and Richards counters with a single leg into guard. Franco didn't expect that.
Richards wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving.
Franco wants to stand but Richards is controlling the position.
Richards chips away with some ground and pound.
Franco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Richards's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Franco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Richards scoring with punches to the head and body.
Franco is looking to stand up but Richards isn't so interested in that idea.
Richards trying to control but Franco is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Richards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richards has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Richards sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Franco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Richards bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Franco's guard. #REVB#
Franco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Richards distracts Franco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Franco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Richards throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Richards with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Franco wants to get back to his feet but Richards is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Franco keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Richards stands up over Franco, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Franco working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Richards working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Richards chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Franco is rocked!
Richards gets to his feet and stands over Franco, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Franco felt that one! Richards unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Franco from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Richards!
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Event:
B51: Jacobson vs. Bunker 2
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Richards shoots in and bounces Drakov off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Drakov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Drakov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Richards passes into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Richards lands a decent elbow from side control.
Richards works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Drakov struggling a bit here.
Drakov taking a bit of punishment here - Richards scoring with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakov looking for a sweep but Richards has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Drakov is looking to improve his position but Richards isn't that keen on the idea.
Richards postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Drakov looks a forlorn figure.
#T1#
Richards can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drakov is looking to escape.
Drakov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The referee warns Drakov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Richards working the ground and pound effectively.
Drakov takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Richards's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Richards!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boyko.
Richards is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boyko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boyko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Richards shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boyko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Richards shoots in for a takedown but Boyko shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boyko tries to clinch there but Richards circles away.
#TD#
Richards closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boyko trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Richards wants to work for an arm triangle but Boyko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boyko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Richards. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Richards takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boyko is trying to get back to full guard.
Richards scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Richards is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Richards is trying to control the action in half guard but Boyko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boyko tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Richards stops Boyko from getting back to his feet.
Richards working Boyko over with strikes.
Boyko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Richards scores with a couple of nice shots.
Richards takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Richards seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boyko for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Boyko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richards pulls his head out easily.
Boyko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T2#
Boyko throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Richards is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Richards unloading with bombs!
Boyko trying desperately to get to his feet.
Richards has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Boyko's face.
Richards wants to control the pace but Boyko is squirming around nicely.
Boyko is looking to improve his position but Richards isn't that keen on the idea.
Richards lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyko is trying desperately to improve position.
Boyko looks winded!
Richards lands with some strikes.#T3#
Richards can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boyko is looking to escape.
Boyko is bucking up trying to escape but Richards cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#
Boyko is rocked!
Richards loads up with a big shot that hurts Boyko! He's pulled Richards in close but Richards has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Boyko survive? More strikes from Richards and Boyko is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ben Richards!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Richards throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Korhonen was covering up waiting for the punch and Richards finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Richards controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Richards throwing strikes but missing.
Korhonen trying to keep a closed guard but Richards is proving a slippery customer.
Richards slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards cracks Korhonen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Korhonen taking a bit of punishment here - Richards scoring with strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Olavi Korhonen has been cut.#T1#
Richards is working Korhonen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Richards throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Richards lands a strong strike to the head of Korhonen. That's dazed him! Richards looking to finish here. Korhonen is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Richards lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Richards!
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ben Richards and Ryu Aokison. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ben Richards! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ryu Aokison!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aokison rushes Richards and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Richards changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aokison fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Aokison has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Aokison drives through and clinches with Richards against the cage.
Aokison pulls Richards into guard.
Richards is looking to advance position but Aokison has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Richards (0) vs (4) Aokison
Richards wants to hold on but Aokison pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aokison is looking to work his way around to Richards's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Richards tries to hold on but Aokison pushes him away.
Aokison wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards is trying desperately to improve position.
Aokison wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aokison trying to control but Richards is having none of it.
Aokison wants to take Richards's back but he can't do it this time.
Aokison trying to control but Richards is having none of it.
Aokison looking for a guillotine from mount but Richards is having none of it.
Richards is desperately trying to improve his position but Aokison has a good base and remains in mount.
Aokison has hold of Richards's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Richards manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Aokison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Richards is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aokison controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aokison trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aokison is working for a guillotine from mount but Richards frees his head quite easily.
Aokison moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Richards (0) vs (7) Aokison
Aokison patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aokison looking for the choke but no joy.
Aokison has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Richards turns into Aokison and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richards (2) vs (7) Aokison
Richards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aokison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aokison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richards doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richards manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aokison throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Richards escapes and throws Aokison's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Richards (5) vs (7) Aokison
Richards tries for a kimura but Aokison is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aokison keeps working.
Aokison sneaks back into half guard.
Aokison actively working from the bottom here.
Aokison tries to get to full guard but Richards has control of the leg.
Aokison trying to control here.
Richards wants to work for an arm triangle but Aokison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Richards sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Aokison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aokison moves into full guard.
Aokison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Richards got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aokison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Richards has managed to get both his arms back between Aokison's legs - danger averted.
Aokison looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aokison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Richards defends well.
Aokison is trying to keep Richards in close.
Richards looking to sit in guard and control but Aokison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richards (5) vs (9) Aokison
Aokison advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Richards (5) vs (12) Aokison
Richards prevents Aokison from improving position.
Richards tries to bench press Aokison off him but Aokison keeps the position.
Aokison has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Richards (5) vs (14) Aokison
Aokison with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Richards has given up his back here. Will Aokison look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Richards (5) vs (17) Aokison
Aokison has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Aokison is not going to allow Richards to sit and survive in this position.
Aokison working for a choke but Richards is defending well.
Richards trying to control the hands but Aokison won't let him.
Aokison doesn't have the hooks in and Richards manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richards (7) vs (17) Aokison
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aokison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aokison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Richards defends well.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Aokison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richards avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Richards might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Richards wants to control from the top but Aokison keeps moving.
Aokison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aokison controls Richards momentarily but Richards frees himself.
Aokison has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Richards 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 Aokison. Score +3 for passing guard: Richards (10) vs (17) Aokison
Aokison manages to get back to half guard.
Aokison looking for submissions off his back.
Richards is looking to take a break and control but Aokison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aokison won't allow Richards to pass to mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aokison trying to control from the bottom.
Richards wants to control but Aokison is keeping him busy.
Aokison is looking for a sweep. Richards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Richards is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aokison has managed to free his arm - good work.
Richards is thwarting Aokison's attempts to control the position.
Aokison might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Richards haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Aokison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Richards is working for a kimura here but Aokison manages to reverse the position and he's now in Richards's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richards (10) vs (19) Aokison
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aokison looking to pass the guard.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Aokison from controlling successfully.
Richards being controlled here, momentarily.
Aokison preventing the sweep.
Aokison trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aokison advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Richards (10) vs (22) Aokison
Aokison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richards keeps working.
Richards wants to control but Aokison postures up.
Richards tries to buck Aokison off but Aokison is having none of it.
Richards is not content to let Aokison control the position.
Aokison is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Richards is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Richards is trying to control Aokison's posture but Aokison avoids it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aokison is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Richards is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Richards is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aokison working away.
Richards sneaks back into half guard.
Aokison is working for a kimura but Richards is defending it quite comfortably.
Aokison is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Richards defends it well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Richards moves into full guard.
Richards is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aokison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richards is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aokison wins on points by 22 to 10.
An out of breath Ryu Aokison thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Stacker Pentacost and Ben Richards. Pentacost comes into the arena with Code Blue Coma/ Downset blaring out of the sound system. Stacker Pentacost has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Stacker Pentacost! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ben Richards!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pentacost pulls Richards into guard.
Richards trying to control but Pentacost is working from the bottom.
Richards trying to move into half guard but instead Pentacost has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentacost (2) vs (0) Richards
Richards working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pentacost has passed into half guard!
Richards tries to get to full guard but Pentacost has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pentacost doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pentacost manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Richards keeping full guard, as Pentacost tries to pass.
Richards escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pentacost gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pentacost's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Richards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pentacost controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pentacost's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Richards working for submissions but it's allowed Pentacost to get to half guard.
Richards is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pentacost pulls his head out easily.
Pentacost uses his free foot to push down on Richards's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Richards. Score +3 for passing guard: Pentacost (5) vs (0) Richards
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost wants to take his opponent's back but Richards doesn't allow it.
Richards working to try and regain half guard.
Pentacost takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Further stalling from Pentacost.
Richards is looking to improve his position but Pentacost isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pentacost tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Richards is looking to get to half guard.
Pentacost content just to control the position here.
Richards is working to get back to half guard.
Pentacost controlling his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Richards really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pentacost is looking to work his way around to Richards's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Richards tries to control the position but Pentacost now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pentacost (8) vs (0) Richards
I really don't envy Richards right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pentacost controlling the positon.
Richards rolls, trying to escape but Pentacost keeps control of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost biding his time, controlling Richards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Richards's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pentacost controlling the position well here. Richards rolled but Pentacost kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pentacost keeps control of the position as Richards tries to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost biding his time, controlling Richards.
Richards is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pentacost is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Richards can't escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Richards is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pentacost.
Pentacost continues to stall.
Richards rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pentacost controlling the action here.
Richards wants to sweep but Pentacost has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pentacost (11) vs (0) Richards
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Richards is trying to improve his position.
Richards struggling a bit here.
Richards is letting Pentacost control him for a moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Richards is looking to reverse the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost staying calm.
Richards tries to buck Pentacost off but Pentacost is having none of it.
Richards is trying to control Pentacost's posture but Pentacost avoids it.
The referee asks Pentacost politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pentacost prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Richards manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pentacost's best efforts.
Richards looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pentacost is pressing down on Richards's thigh, looking to free his foot. Richards is holding on for now.
Richards is trying to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Richards won't allow Pentacost to pass to mount.
Richards tries to get to full guard but Pentacost has control of the leg.
Well, if Pentacost is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Richards manages to get to full guard.
Pentacost slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pentacost (14) vs (0) Richards
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost is staying tight to Richards's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Richards is trying to improve his position.
Pentacost working away.
Richards is looking to regain half guard here but Pentacost keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Richards's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pentacost is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentacost takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
Stacker Pentacost seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Eddie Brock and Ben Richards. Chooooooooon! I think Brock might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Venom's Theme. On his way into the cage it seems that Eddie Brock has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Eddie Brock seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Eddie Brock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ben Richards!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Richards fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brock drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brock (2) vs (0) Richards
Brock looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Richards is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brock 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.
Richards had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brock defends it easily.
Brock stopping the sweep attempt from Richards.
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.
Brock trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
Brock drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brock jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brock trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
Brock 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.
Brock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Richards has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brock has managed to get both his arms back between Richards's legs - danger averted.
Brock wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.
Brock is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brock trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brock wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock 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.
Richards trying to control the position.
Brock showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brock drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Richards manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brock has Richards in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brock (2) vs (2) Richards
Brock 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.
Brock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richards can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Richards defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brock wants to hit a switch here but Richards passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brock there! Score +3 for passing guard: Brock (2) vs (5) Richards
Richards can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brock is looking to escape.
Brock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Richards working for a submission but Brock is keeping him at bay.
Brock regains half guard.
Brock works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Brock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Richards's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brock (4) vs (5) Richards
Brock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Brock from controlling successfully.
Richards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Brock from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brock controlling from the top position.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Brock from controlling successfully.
Brock drops back looking for a leg! Richards is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Richards manages to kick Brock off! Brock jumps back into Richards's guard.
Richards is trying to control the position but Brock postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brock 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.
Brock trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brock is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Richards looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Brock from controlling successfully.
Brock engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Richards is trying to control the position but Brock postures up.
Brock trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richards working for a triangle but Brock defends it easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brock trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
Richards looking to control.
Brock looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brock trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brock looking to sit in guard and control but Richards gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brock (4) vs (7) Richards
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Richards preventing the sweep.
Richards looking to sit in guard and control but Brock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brock (6) vs (7) Richards
Brock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Brock from controlling successfully.
Brock is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Richards is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Richards looking for a guillotine here but Brock defends easily.
Brock trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Richards looking to control.
Brock trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
Brock sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Richards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brock is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brock looking to sit in guard and control but Richards gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brock (6) vs (9) Richards
Brock 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brock is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brock (8) vs (9) Richards
Brock drops back looking for a leg! Richards is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Richards manages to kick Brock off! Brock jumps back into Richards's guard.
Brock's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Richards has his foot on Brock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brock works his way back into a safe position though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brock wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.
Brock is stalling in the full guard.
Richards working a defensive guard here.
Brock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Brock from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brock stopping the sweep attempt from Richards.
Richards being controlled here, momentarily.
Brock trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
Brock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brock's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Richards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brock trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brock trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
Brock controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richards trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richards wins on points by 9 to 8. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ken Aokison and Ben Richards. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ben Richards was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ken Aokison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ben Richards!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aokison pushes Richards up against the cage in a clinch.
Richards tries for a takedown but Aokison manages to get underhooks.
Aokison stops a takedown attempt from Richards.
Aokison pulls guard.
Aokison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Richards works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aokison's coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Aokison wants to control but Richards is keeping busy.
Richards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aokison keeps working.
Aokison trying to control but Richards postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richards pulls his head out easily.
Richards is looking to pass Aokison's guard but actually Aokison recovers to full guard.
Aokison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Richards defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aokison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Richards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aokison is keeping the position for now.
Aokison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richards is aware though and is defending well.
Richards stands and throws Aokison's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aokison (0) vs (3) Richards
Aokison gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aokison manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards looking to sit in guard and control but Aokison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aokison (2) vs (3) Richards
Richards is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aokison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richards is keeping the position for now.
Richards is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aokison passes into half guard.
Richards tries to roll over but Aokison keeps him under control.
Aokison is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aokison is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Richards is just riding it out for now. Aokison eventually gives up the hold.
Aokison is stalling here. Richards is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Aokison seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Richards has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aokison (2) vs (7) Richards
You can see the frustration on Aokison's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Aokison prevents Richards from improving position.
Richards working away.
Richards is trying to get an arm triangle but Aokison is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aokison is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Richards's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Richards is working for a submission of some sort.
Aokison is looking for a sweep. Richards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aokison works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aokison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Richards defends well.
Richards wants to control from the top but Aokison keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Richards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aokison is keeping the position for now.
Richards 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.
Aokison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richards can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Richards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aokison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aokison is looking for a triangle but Richards pushes his legs off easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Richards avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aokison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aokison is looking for a triangle but Richards pushes his legs off easily.
Aokison can't keep his opponent in guard - Richards advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Richards trying to control from half guard but Aokison is working away.
Aokison gets full guard.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Richards advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aokison (2) vs (10) Richards
You can see the frustration on Aokison's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Richards is trying to get an arm triangle but Aokison is defending well.
Aokison tries to bench press Richards off him but Richards keeps the position.
Richards is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aokison has escaped the position, nice work there.
Richards wants to take a breather but Aokison manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Richards.
Richards advances to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Richards is working for a submission of some sort.
Aokison gets full guard.
Aokison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aokison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richards can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Richards controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aokison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aokison looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Richards has picked Aokison up and slammed him! Aokison can't keep hold of the triangle and Richards manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aokison (2) vs (13) Richards
Richards tries to move into full mount but can't pass Aokison's legs.
Richards working away.
Richards is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aokison knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aokison is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Richards working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aokison is trying to improve his position.
Aokison prevents Richards from improving position.
Richards is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Aokison is trying to escape and Richards transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Aokison is forced to tap! Nice work there by Richards! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Richards! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Richards shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Richards showed some decent athleticism there.
Richards seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Turshatov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Turshatov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Richards scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards throws a big elbow that misses.
Turshatov pulls Richards in close to his closed guard and prevents Richards from doing any damage or advancing position.
Turshatov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Richards scoring with some ground and pound.
Richards throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turshatov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turshatov keeping full guard, as Richards tries to pass.
Richards is fighting to break Turshatov's control of his arms but Turshatov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Richards lands a couple of digs.
Turshatov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Richards sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Turshatov's guard.
Turshatov trying to control here.
Turshatov won't allow Richards to pass to mount. #T2#
Richards is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Turshatov is trying to maintain the position but Richards is very close to passing his half guard.
Richards trying to control from Turshatov's half guard. Turshatov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Richards tries to free his leg and advance position but Turshatov is retaining full guard.
Turshatov controls Richards momentarily but Richards frees himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turshatov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Richards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turshatov is keeping the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Richards is working hard here to advance position.
Turshatov has Richards pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Turshatov moves into the clinch.
We've been informed that Turshatov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Turshatov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Turshatov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richards, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Turshatov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
A swing and a miss from Turshatov.#CL2#
Turshatov has closed the distance and engaged Richards in a clinch.
#BC2#
Turshatov manages to break the clinch.
Richards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turshatov.
Turshatov misses with a looping right.#TD#
Richards scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Richards scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Richards is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Turshatov sees it coming and defends easily.
Turshatov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richards trying to control the action but Turshatov is working from the bottom.
Richards looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Turshatov is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Richards dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Turshatov has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Richards is trying to trip Turshatov. He has hold of a leg but Turshatov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Richards persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Turshatov pulls Richards in close to his closed guard and prevents Richards from doing any damage or advancing position.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Turshatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turshatov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Richards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turshatov can do to turn this around?
Turshatov controls Richards momentarily but Richards frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turshatov keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Richards is really struggling to control Turshatov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Richards tries to free his leg and advance position but Turshatov is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters circling - Turshatov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Turshatov moves into range and clinches up with Richards.#BC2#
Turshatov breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Turshatov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Turshatov manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Richards changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Turshatov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Turshatov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Richards.
Turshatov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Richards's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Turshatov is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Turshatov moves into full guard.
Richards postures up.
Richards lands a couple of elbows.
Turshatov trying to control the position.
Richards postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Richards throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Richards lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Richards trying to control but Turshatov is working from the bottom.
Turshatov can't keep his opponent in guard - Richards advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Turshatov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richards is working away from the top position though.#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.
Turshatov tries to get to full guard but Richards has control of the leg.
Richards trying to mount his opponent but Turshatov defends it.
Richards throwing shots but Turshatov is blocking nicely.
Richards wants to pass to mount but Turshatov is defending the position.
Turshatov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Richards.
Turshatov trying to control from the bottom.
Turshatov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Turshatov closes the distance and pushes Richards back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Richards dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Turshatov lands with a hook. Richards tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Richards uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turshatov.
Turshatov misses with a straight right.
Richards appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Turshatov moves in looking to clinch but Richards pushes him off.#CL2#
Turshatov pushes Richards up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Richards gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Richards is looking to take a break and control but Turshatov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Richards is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Richards wants to pass to mount but Turshatov is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards controlling the action here.
Turshatov is trying to maintain the position but Richards is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Richards is looking to take a break and control but Turshatov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turshatov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Turshatov wants to control but Richards passes into side.
Turshatov stops Richards from passing to mount.
Richards works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Turshatov defending against the ground and pound.
Turshatov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Richards works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Turshatov regains half guard.
Turshatov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Richards.
Richards takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Richards is thwarting Turshatov's attempts to control the position.
Turshatov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Richards haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Richards not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Richards throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Turshatov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Turshatov is trying to control but can't.
Richards tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turshatov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB#
Richards is looking for a kimura but Turshatov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Richards to get the leverage.
Turshatov trying to control from the bottom.
Richards is trying to control the action in half guard but Turshatov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Turshatov has hold of Richards's hands but Richards slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Richards throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turshatov is trying to maintain the position but Richards is very close to passing his half guard.
Richards throwing shots but Turshatov is blocking nicely.
Turshatov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Richards scores with a couple of nice shots.
Turshatov trying to control but Richards postures up.
Richards is looking to pass Turshatov's guard but actually Turshatov recovers to full guard. #T4#
Turshatov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turshatov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Richards advances to half guard.
Richards throwing shots but Turshatov is blocking nicely.
Richards is thwarting Turshatov's attempts to control the position.
Alexey Turshatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richards trying to control from half guard but Turshatov is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turshatov wants to control but Richards is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Richards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Richards, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Richards!
Alexey Turshatov spoke after the fight, saying 'Bye!'.
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