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Event:
The Island Season 7, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Richards misses with a wild body shot.
Bates has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Richards throws a hook but Bates avoids it easily.
Bates throws a leg kick which misses Richards's front leg but catches the back leg as Richards tries to avoid it. #CL#
Richards moves into the clinch.
Bates blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bates misses with some punches.
Richards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bates is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Richards using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bates has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bates scores with a shot to the side of Richards's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bates.
Richards is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Richards tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bates avoids it.
Bates scores with a nice hook to the head.
Richards tries a knee to the head but Bates blocks it.
#T1#
Bates lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Richards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Richards tries to land a knee to the head but Bates blocks with his arms.
Richards tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Richards tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bates avoids it.
Richards misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bates.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bates displaying some good clinch control by pressing Richards up against the cage.
Richards misses with a knee to the head.
Bates lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Richards tries a knee to the head but Bates blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bates creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knees to the body from Richards.
#T2#
Richards looking to throw knees to the head but Bates is blocking nicely.
Richards tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Richards misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Bates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bates scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bates swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richards misses with a hook. Bates ducked under it nicely.
Richards looks to score with a jab to the body but Bates is just out of range.
Bates lands a nice leg kick that just misses Richards's sensitive parts.
Bates lands a nice hook to Richards's body. Richards takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Richards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bates sprawls well. Bates wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Richards gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Richards tries to clinch up.
Richards tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bates manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bates clobbers Richards with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Richards throws a sloppy head kick
and Bates counters with a nice low kick that buckles Richards's knee momentarily.
Richards tries to clinch up but Bates circles away and keeps his distance.
Bates feints a counter leg kick.
Bates fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Richards looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Richards chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bates can pounce on him.
Richards tries to clinch up
and Bates counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bates circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bates tests Richards's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Richards throws out a leg kick but Bates moves out of range and Richards only half commits. #T4#
Richards moves to clinch but Bates breaks away
and Bates counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC2#
Richards is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bates steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Richards is out on his feet! Bates sets himself and nearly takes Richards's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joel Bates!
A relieved looking Joel Bates thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Thunder has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richards tries a knee to the head but Thunder blocks it.
Richards prevents Thunder from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Thunder manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Richards stands up from Thunder's guard - Richards perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thunder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Thunder has Richards up against the cage in a clinch.
Thunder tries to pull guard but Richards won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Richards tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thunder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Richards pulls his leg out and moves away.
Roman Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skoden Thunder.
Thunder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richards circles away.#T1#
Thunder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Thunder closes the distance and pushes Richards back into the cage.
Richards throws a knee to the head but misses.
Richards tries a knee to the head but Thunder blocks it.
Richards stalling.
Richards pressing his opponent against the cage.
Richards connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thunder's face.
#CUT#
It looks like Skoden Thunder has been cut.
Richards manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A bit of stalling here from Richards.
Thunder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Richards walks away with a smile on his face. Thunder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thunder dives in and grabs Richards's left leg, looking for a takedown. Richards pushes down on Thunder's head and hops out.#T2#
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thunder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thunder is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Thunder darts in looking for a takedown but Richards gets double underhooks and turns Thunder into the cage.
Thunder shoots in and drives through. Richards sprawls well.
It looked like Richards was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thunder.
Richards throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Thunder counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thunder looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Richards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Richards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thunder on the ground.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Thunder from controlling successfully.
Richards has momentary wrist control but Thunder slips an elbow through the middle.
Richards is looking to stand up but Thunder isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Richards is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Thunder forces his way into half guard.
Thunder is trying to control the action in half guard but Richards is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Richards on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thunder wants to free his trapped foot but Richards is holding on for dear life with his legs. #ES#
Richards pushes Thunder off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Thunder motions for Richards to come forward. Thunder throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thunder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Richards defends it nicely.#CL#
Richards moves into range and clinches up with Thunder.
Richards working Thunder over with knees to the body.
Richards landing knees to the body.
Richards lands a knee to the body.
Thunder takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards landing knees to the head.
Richards utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thunder takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Richards dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Skoden Thunder's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Richards.
Richards looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thunder is fending him off so far but Richards persists. Nope, Thunder circles away and we're back to standing.
Thunder tries to counter with a clinch but Richards shakes him off and moves away.
Richards fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richards shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thunder can do to turn this around?
Thunder dives in for a single leg takedown but Richards sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thunder moves out of range of the strikes.
Richards tries to clinch but Thunder moves away #TD2#
and Thunder counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thunder.
Thunder prevents Richards from getting back to his feet.
Richards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.
Thunder trying to stand up but can't free himself from Richards's guard.#T1#
Richards can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thunder controls the pace.
Richards looking for a sweep. Not yet Richards, not yet. #SUB2#
Thunder drops back looking for a leg! Richards is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Richards manages to kick Thunder off! Thunder jumps back into Richards's guard.
Richards trying to keep a closed guard but Thunder is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Skoden Thunder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#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.#TD2#
Thunder looking to score a takedown here. Richards is defending well but Thunder drives through and ends up in Richards's guard.
Thunder is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Richards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Richards trying to keep a closed guard but Thunder is proving a slippery customer.
Thunder slips nicely into half guard.
Richards is trying to maintain the position but Thunder is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Richards tries to get to full guard but Thunder has control of the leg.
Thunder stops Richards from getting back to his feet.
Richards on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Richards tries to get out of the position.
Thunder stalling.
Skoden Thunder has got the better of the ground game so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Richards trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
Richards closes the distance and pushes Thunder back into the cage.
Thunder misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Richards takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Roman Richards has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Richards is struggling to control the position.
Richards tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thunder content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Richards with a knee to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Richards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Richards throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thunder blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Roman Richards will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Skoden Thunder's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Richards darts in and clinches Thunder up against the cage.
Richards throws a knee to the head but misses.
Richards lands a knee to the body.
Thunder fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Richards holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thunder has Richards pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Richards manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thunder is trying to stall.
Richards lands a good knee to the midsection. Thunder won't want to take too many of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards landing knees to the head.
Richards connects with a knee to the head.
Richards using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thunder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richards connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thunder's face.
#ROC#
Thunder is rocked!#T1#
Richards tries a knee to the head but Thunder blocks it.
Thunder is still on wobbly legs! Can Richards finish him?
Richards lands a good knee to the midsection. Thunder won't want to take too many of those.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Richards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Richards tries a knee to the head but Thunder blocks it.
Knees to the body from Richards.
Richards content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Richards lands a knee to the head.
Richards lands a big knee! That's hurt Thunder! Oh, he's all over the place! Richards lands another knee that sends Thunder to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Richards!
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Event:
Last Call for A Beatdown
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Murphy misses with the combination.
Richards throws a series of punches but Murphy moves out of range.
Richards looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Roman Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy.
Murphy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Murphy throws a combination. Richards tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Richards throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Richards clinches with his opponent.
Richards lands a nice knee to the body.
Richards leaning his opponent against the cage.
Richards connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Benjamin Murphy has been cut.
Richards effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy is trying to push Richards away but Richards has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Richards tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Richards is controlling him.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Richards has double underhooks.
Richards tries a knee to the head but Murphy blocks it.
Richards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Richards content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Richards slowing the pace effectively.
Murphy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Richards throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murphy blocks it with crossed arms.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Richards has Murphy pressed against the cage, preventing Murphy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Richards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murphy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Richards slows down the pace here.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Richards has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Richards has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Murphy - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Richards, and another! Murphy is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Roman Richards!
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Event:
TNR 12: Island of Lost Souls
Date: Nov 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Richards rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akerman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akerman misses with a looping right.
A jab from Akerman misses. #CL#
Richards gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Richards lands a knee to the body.
Richards connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Joran Akerman has been cut.
Richards lands a nice knee to the body.
Richards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Akerman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Richards lands a knee to the body.
Akerman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Akerman looks winded!
Richards's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards connects with a knee to the head.
Richards scores a nice knee to the body.
Richards is stalling here.
Akerman fails to pull guard.
Richards lands a good knee to the midsection. Akerman won't want to take too many of those.#T1#
Richards with a knee to the head.
Richards landing knees to the body.
Richards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Richards lands a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Akerman is rocked!
Richards landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Akerman is still on wobbly legs! Can Richards finish him?
Richards connects with a nasty looking knee right to Akerman's face.
Richards has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Akerman - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Richards, and another! Akerman is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Roman Richards!
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Event:
FF 10: Day of the Witch
Date: Nov 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Mokami throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Richards counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mokami swats away the attempt to clinch by Richards.
Richards has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Mokami counters with a takedown into side control.
Richards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mokami on the ground.#SUB2#
Mokami is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Richards looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mokami gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Richards is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mokami lets go of the hold and Richards can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). YeYe Mokami!
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Event:
TNR 8
Date: Oct 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Richards misses with a two punch combination.
Richards misses the shot to the body.
Sirinto tries to counter by clinching up but Richards breaks away and moves out of range.
Sirinto stuns Richards with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Sirinto finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Richards stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sirinto.
Richards throws a body punch but Sirinto moves out of range.
Richards misses with a body kick.
Sirinto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab, jab by Sirinto - just one landing.
Richards takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Sirinto has knocked Richards down with a huge combo! Sirinto steps away and waves a wobbly Richards back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Richards is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Roman Richards has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirinto lands a big right hook! Richards looks hurt but is still standing! Sirinto lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Richards falls down and Sirinto dives in with a huge hammer fist! Richards's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Sirinto runs up the ropes to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Samart Sirinto!
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Event:
IFC19
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Richards gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Richards with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A bit of stalling here from Richards.
Richards lands a nice knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Richards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
It looks like Tev Clark has been cut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Richards landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Richards tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Richards looking to throw knees to the head but Clark is blocking nicely.
Richards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richards crunches a lovely knee into Clark's ribcage.
Clark misses with a punch on the inside.
Richards looking to throw knees to the head but Clark is blocking nicely.
Clark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clark misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richards working Clark over with knees to the body.
Richards landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Richards blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark.
Clark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richards putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Clark in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark.
Richards using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clark has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clark tries to circle away but Richards has him pinned against the cage.
Clark throws a punch but it's blocked by Richards.
Richards unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Clark is breathing heavily.
Richards blocks an uppercut.
Richards is stalling here.
#T2#
Clark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Richards takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Clark misses with a punch on the inside.
Clark misses with some punches.
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Clark's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark misses with the head strike.
Knees to the body from Richards.
Richards with a knee to the head.
Richards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richards misses with a knee to the head.
Richards scores a nice knee to the body.
Richards is struggling to control the position.
Richards landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T3#
Richards lands a good knee to the midsection. Clark won't want to take too many of those.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Richards landing knees to the body.
Richards connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clark's face.
Richards is pushing Clark up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Richards tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clark misses with some punches.
Clark throws a head punch that misses.
Richards tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clark misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Clark fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards. #T4#
Clark working aggressively here.
Richards with a knee to the head.
Clark working aggressively here.
Clark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clark really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Clark has a couple of punches blocked by Richards.
Clark takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richards landing knees to the head.
Richards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Richards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Richards is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Clark.
Richards with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Richards working Clark over with knees to the body.
Richards content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Richards misses with a knee to the head.
Richards taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Richards dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tev Clark's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Richards throws a solid leg kick but Clark takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Richards.
Clark slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Richards instigates a clinch.
Clark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clark throws a head punch that misses.
Richards tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Richards displaying some good clinch control by pressing Clark up against the cage.
Richards connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clark's face.
Richards throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clark blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards misses with a knee strike.
Clark takes a knee to the side of the body.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees to the body from Richards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A knee to the head by Richards.
Richards unloads a knee to the mid-section. Clark lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Richards with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Richards lands a knee to the body.
Clark takes a knee right on the jaw!
Richards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knees to the body from Richards.
Richards displaying some good clinch control by pressing Clark up against the cage.
Richards misses with a knee to the head.
Richards unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Richards tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Richards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Richards lands a good knee to the midsection. Clark won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
Richards connects with a knee to the head.
Richards working Clark over with knees to the body.
Richards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Richards with a knee to the head.
Richards landing knees to the body.
Richards stalling.
Richards with a knee to the head.
Richards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Richards utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Richards utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Richards is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Richards working Clark over with knees to the body.
Roman Richards seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Richards lands a knee to the head.
Richards working Clark over with knees to the body.
Richards has Clark pushed against the cage.
Richards with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Richards lands a knee to the head.
Richards crunches a lovely knee into Clark's ribcage.
Richards misses with a knee strike.
Richards dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Richards with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Richards connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Richards.
A knee to the head by Richards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards.
Richards looking to throw knees to the head but Clark is blocking nicely.
Clark scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Richards obliges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards.
A head punch on the inside from Clark fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards.
Richards tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Come on Richards - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The referee is keeping an eye on Richards - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richards scores a nice knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Richards.
Richards with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Richards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tev Clark's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Clark catches Richards with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Clark uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Richards gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clark takes a knee right on the jaw!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richards with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark misses with a punch on the inside.
Clark throws a head punch that misses.
Clark misses with the head strike.
Richards lands a knee to the head.
Clark misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Richards is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Richards lands a knee to the head.
Richards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Richards leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards.
Richards working Clark over with knees to the body.
Richards landing knees to the body.
Richards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Richards will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Clark up against the cage.
Richards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Richards lands a knee to the body.
Richards has Clark pushed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Richards.
#T2#
Richards connects with a knee to the head.
Richards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Richards landing knees to the head.
Richards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clark has a couple of punches blocked by Richards.
Richards connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clark's face.
Clark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richards with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Richards unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Richards blocks an uppercut.
Richards utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Richards pressing his opponent against the cage.
Richards landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T3#
Clark misses with the head strike.
Clark lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clark lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clark misses with a punch on the inside.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richards misses with a knee strike.
Clark misses with a punch on the inside.
Richards with a knee to the head.
Richards landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Clark takes a knee to the side of the body.
Clark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tev Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Richards with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Richards using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Richards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards with a knee to the head.
Richards using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Richards scores a nice knee to the body.
Richards using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Richards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Richards with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards.
Richards misses with a knee strike.
Richards lands a knee to the head.
Richards blocking some punches.
Richards misses with a knee to the head.
Roman Richards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clark working aggressively here.
Clark misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Richards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Richards winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 26:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Richards!
Tev Clark spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back'.
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Event:
FF5
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Richards closes the distance and clinches.
Richards unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Clark is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Richards has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Clark clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Clark is in bad spot here.
Richards throwing wild punches that miss their target. #SUB#
Richards looking for the RNC.
Clark rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clark can do anything to dispel that myth.
Richards throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Clark to regain full guard. #T1#
Richards throws a strike but Clark rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Clark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Richards controlling Clark's posture. #SUB#
Richards throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Richards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Richards is controlling Clark's posture.
Richards trying to keep a closed guard but Clark is proving a slippery customer.
Clark controlling from the top position.
Richards has Clark pulled in close to control his posture.
Richards might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Richards controls Clark momentarily but Clark frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Richards gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Richards closes the distance looking to clinch
and Clark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clark throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Richards on the side of the head.
Nice shot by Clark.
Clark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Richards on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Clark is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Richards on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clark connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheers as Clark lands an impressive looking overhand right. Richards doesn't seem phased though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch but Clark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Richards wants to clinch
and Clark counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Richards is rocked!
Clark circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Richards to the canvas! Richards doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Clark keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tev Clark!
Tev Clark was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
IFC 15
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Richards ducks right into an uppercut from Federline.
Federline swats away the attempt to clinch by Richards.
Federline tests Richards's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Federline seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Federline connects with a right hand. Richards shakes it off.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Federline paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Federline dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Richards tries to clinch
enabling Federline to counter with a crisp jab.
Richards looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#
Richards is rocked!
Richards moves in looking to clinch but Federline pushes him off.
Federline was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Richards is still on wobbly legs! Can Federline finish him?
Nice takedown defense from Federline. No joy for Richards on that attempt.
Richards seems to have recovered his senses.
Federline swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Richards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Federline drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Richards's head, knocking him out cold! Federline is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Federline!
Kevin Federline bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Tuesday Night Rumble 1
Date: Sep 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Neffgen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards. #TD2#
Richards successfully pulls guard.
Richards looking for a sweep. Not yet Richards, not yet.
Our spies down at at Ferocious Beast inform us that Richards has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Richards wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Neffgen is now in half guard.
Neffgen works his way into full mount!
Richards is working to get back to half guard.
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.
Richards bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Neffgen keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully. #T1#
Richards 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.
Richards trying to control but Neffgen is working from the bottom.
Richards is looking to work some ground and pound but Neffgen has wrist control.
Richards throws an elbow that misses. Neffgen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Richards's guard. Nice move by Neffgen!#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Richards can do anything to dispel that myth.
Neffgen throws a big elbow that misses.
Richards wants to hit a switch here but Neffgen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Richards there!
Neffgen looking to ground and pound but Richards is blocking nicely. #T2#
Richards tries to lock up and control but Neffgen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Richards sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Richards wants to get back to full guard.
Richards is trying to stand up here but Neffgen is controlling him well.
Richards avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Neffgen.
Richards tries to get to full guard but Neffgen has control of the leg.
Neffgen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Richards's head.
Neffgen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neffgen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Richards has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Neffgen is working away from the top position though.
Neffgen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Richards avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Neffgen. #T3#
Richards wants to improve his position but Neffgen is controlling well.
Neffgen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Richards keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Richards is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Richards blocking the ground and pound attempt from Neffgen.
Neffgen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Richards wants to improve his position but Neffgen is controlling well.
Neffgen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Richards avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Neffgen. #SUB2#
Richards looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neffgen thows a huge punch but Richards dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Neffgen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Richards avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Neffgen.
Richards pushes Neffgen off but Neffgen dives into side control.
Richards is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Neffgen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Richards has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Neffgen is working away from the top position though.
Richards is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richards avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Neffgen.
Neffgen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Richards defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Neffgen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Richards closes the distance and pushes Neffgen back into the cage.
Neffgen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Richards tries to land a knee to the head but Neffgen blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neffgen.
Richards throws a knee to the head but misses.
Richards connects with a nasty looking knee right to Neffgen's face.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Richards connects with a knee to the head.
Richards landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Richards tries to land a knee to the head but Neffgen blocks with his arms.
Richards misses with a knee strike.
Richards lands a nice knee to the body.
Richards lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Richards.
Neffgen misses with the head strike.
Richards crunches a lovely knee into Neffgen's ribcage.
Neffgen takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Richards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Richards has Neffgen pushed against the cage.
Richards unloads a knee to the mid-section. Neffgen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Richards is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Neffgen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards.
Richards tries for a takedown but Neffgen manages to get underhooks.
Neffgen lands a left hand.
A knee to the head by Richards.
#TD2#
Richards pulls guard effortlessly.
Richards looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neffgen is one step ahead there.
Neffgen throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Richards seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Richards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neffgen pushing down on Richards's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #ES2#
Richards makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Neffgen forces Richards back against the cage and clinches.
Neffgen throws a punch but it's blocked by Richards.
Richards with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Neffgen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richards lands a good knee to the midsection. Neffgen won't want to take too many of those.
Neffgen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Neffgen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richards connects with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Richards landing knees to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Neffgen fails to land.
Neffgen throws a punch but it's blocked by Richards.
Richards blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Richards drags the fight down to the ground.
Richards trying to control the position.
Neffgen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Neffgen won't allow Richards to get back to his feet.
Neffgen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Richards is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Richards manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Neffgen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SU2#
Richards stands up and waves to Neffgen to follow him. #T4##CL2#
Richards moves into range and clinches up with Neffgen.
Richards controlling the action here for a moment.
Richards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Richards throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Neffgen blocks it with crossed arms.
Richards misses with a knee to the head.
Richards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Neffgen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Richards blocking some punches.
Richards landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Richards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards.
Richards utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Richards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Richards moves into the clinch successfully.
Richards putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Neffgen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Richards with a knee to the head.
Richards tries a knee to the head but Neffgen blocks it.
Richards scores with a knee to the head.
Richards blocks an uppercut.
Neffgen takes a knee right on the jaw!
#TD2#
Richards manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Neffgen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Richards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Richards is looking for a triangle here but Neffgen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
An elbow from Neffgen crashes against the mat.
#T1#
Richards sneaks back into half guard.
Neffgen throwing shots but Richards is blocking nicely.
Richards avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Neffgen.
Richards wants to get back to full guard.
Richards blocking the ground and pound attempt from Neffgen.
Neffgen lands with a punch from half guard.
Richards looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neffgen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Richards has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Neffgen is working away from the top position though.
Richards is looking to improve his position.
Neffgen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neffgen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Richards keeping hold of Neffgen's head, controlling as best he can.
Richards keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Richards tries to get to full guard but Neffgen has control of the leg.
Richards blocking the ground and pound attempt from Neffgen. #T3#
Neffgen thows a huge punch but Richards dodges it nicely.
Richards has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Neffgen is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Neffgen forces Richards back against the cage and clinches.
Come on Richards - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Richards throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neffgen.
Neffgen scores with a shoulder strike.
Richards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richards has Neffgen pressed against the cage.
Neffgen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Neffgen swings wildly with an uppercut but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A knee to the head by Richards.
Richards lands a knee to the head.
Richards landing knees to the head.
Roman Richards seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Neffgen misses with the head strike.
Neffgen stops a takedown attempt from Richards.
Richards stalls.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A knee to the head by Richards.
Neffgen stops a takedown attempt from Richards.
#TD2#
Richards decides to pull guard.
Neffgen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Neffgen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Neffgen pushing down on Richards's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #ES2#
Richards has one foot on Neffgen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Richards or perhaps it was just good defense by Neffgen, which made it look bad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Richards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Richards has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Richards!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Khatiev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Richards is looking to clinch.
Richards looks for a takedown but Khatiev sprawls well.
Khatiev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from Richards. No joy for Khatiev on that attempt.
Richards avoids the head kick by Khatiev.
No luck for Khatiev with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Richards gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards wants to take the fight to the mat but Khatiev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Richards is trying to stall.
Khatiev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Richards after a bit of a struggle.
Roman Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Said Khatiev.
Richards throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khatiev blocks it with crossed arms.
Richards with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Richards tries a knee to the head but Khatiev blocks it.
Richards unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Richards connects with a nasty looking knee right to Khatiev's face.
Richards throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khatiev blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Richards tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Richards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Khatiev.
Richards tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Khatiev smiles and moves away.
Richards misses with a takedown attempt - Khatiev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Richards darts in looking for a takedown but Khatiev gets double underhooks and turns Richards into the cage.
Richards doesn't manage to clinch there - Khatiev circles away.
#T2#
Khatiev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Khatiev has closed the distance and engaged Richards in a clinch.
Khatiev is looking to break free of the clinch but Richards has double underhooks.
Richards scores a nice knee to the body.
Richards tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Khatiev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Richards.
Khatiev stalling in the clinch.
Richards avoiding damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T3#
Richards tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Richards using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khatiev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Khatiev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Richards after a bit of a struggle.
Khatiev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khatiev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Richards is defending well.
Richards unloads a knee to the mid-section. Khatiev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Richards tries a knee to the head but Khatiev blocks it.
Richards is trying to pull guard but Khatiev has him pressed against the cage.
Richards unloads a knee to the mid-section. Khatiev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Richards slows down the pace here.
Richards is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Khatiev is keeping busy.
Richards blocks the elbow strike.
Richards misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Richards tries a knee to the head but Khatiev blocks it.
Khatiev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Richards trying to land knees to the body.
Khatiev lands a hook that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Richards misses with a knee strike.
#TD2#
Khatiev jumps into guard, dragging Richards to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards 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. #SU#
Richards stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khatiev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khatiev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Richards dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Richards wants to clinch up but Khatiev keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Khatiev clinches up against the cage.
Richards tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Richards tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Khatiev avoiding damage as Richards throws knees to the body.
Khatiev managing to block the knees to the body from Richards.
Khatiev avoiding damage.
Richards jumps guard but Khatiev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Richards throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khatiev blocks it with crossed arms.
Richards jumps guard but Khatiev stands there with Richards around his waist. Richards gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khatiev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Richards is trying to pull guard but Khatiev has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Richards scores with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Richards drops down looking for an ankle pick but Khatiev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Roman Richards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richards on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Khatiev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Richards defends well and Khatiev ends up having to push Richards into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Richards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khatiev can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Khatiev clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Khatiev pulls guard effortlessly.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Khatiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richards won't allow Khatiev to sweep him here.
Richards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Richards will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Richards wants to stand but Khatiev is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Khatiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khatiev is controlling Richards's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Richards 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3##CL#
Richards moves into the clinch.
Khatiev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Richards smiles and moves away.
Richards fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richards avoids the head kick by Khatiev.
Khatiev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Khatiev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richards tries to clinch but Khatiev moves out of range.
Richards shoots in for a takedown but Khatiev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Richards tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khatiev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Richards tries to clinch up but Khatiev circles away and keeps his distance.
Richards wants to clinch up but Khatiev keeps it at a distance.
Richards is looking to clinch but Khatiev is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Khatiev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Richards clinches with his opponent.
Richards has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Khatiev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Richards connects with a nasty looking knee right to Khatiev's face.
Richards crunches a lovely knee into Khatiev's ribcage.
Khatiev is trying to force a seperation but Richards has the dominant position.
Richards tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khatiev avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Khatiev jumps into guard, dragging Richards to the mat.
Khatiev is looking to sweep but instead, Richards has passed into half guard.
Khatiev is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khatiev is refusing to be controlled, as Richards sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Roman Richards will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Richards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khatiev throws a wild body kick that Richards sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Khatiev instigates a clinch. #TD#
Richards jumps guard.
Richards trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Khatiev stands up and waves to Richards to follow him.
Richards will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khatiev with the counter takedown but Richards avoids it easily.
Richards fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khatiev avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Richards blocks a head kick by Khatiev.
Khatiev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richards circles away.
Khatiev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Richards shoots for a double leg takedown but Khatiev sprawls well. He's pushed Richards's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Richards gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Richards stuffs the takedown.
Richards is looking for a counter combo.
Khatiev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khatiev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khatiev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Richards slaps away a takedown attempt from Khatiev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Richards wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Richards tries to clinch up but Khatiev circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Richards doesn't manage to clinch there - Khatiev circles away.
Richards will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Khatiev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Khatiev looking to score a takedown here. Richards is defending well but Khatiev drives through and ends up in Richards's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards looking to control.
Richards is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Khatiev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Richards had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khatiev defends it easily.
Richards doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SU2#
Khatiev stands up from Richards's guard - Khatiev perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3##CL#
Khatiev tries to keep at a distance but Richards has taken the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Richards.
Richards tries a knee to the head but Khatiev blocks it.
Richards tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khatiev avoids it.
Khatiev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Richards goes for a takedown in the clinch but Khatiev prevents it.
Richards tries for a takedown. No joy.
Khatiev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Khatiev can't break the clinch.
#T4#
Khatiev managing to block the knees to the body from Richards.
Khatiev wants to take the fight to the mat but Richards manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Richards with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Richards tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Richards wants a takedown but no success here.
Richards unloads a knee to the mid-section. Khatiev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Richards lands a good knee to the midsection. Khatiev won't want to take too many of those.
Khatiev tries to score a body lock takedown but Richards shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Khatiev is looking for a takedown.
Richards tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Richards lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khatiev working hard to break the clinch.
Khatiev is trying to break the clinch but Richards is controlling him.
Said Khatiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roman Richards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khatiev tries to pull guard but Richards won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roman Richards.
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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Richards!
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