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Event:
Bellicose - Mingdo vs Cervanka
Date: Oct 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Avariim tries to clinch up.
Richardson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Avariim tries to clinch up but Richardson circles away and keeps his distance.
Avariim fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richardson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Avariim tries to clinch but Richardson is having none of it.
Richardson circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Avariim gets caught napping as Richardson dives in and scores a takedown. Avariim manages to retain guard.
Avariim is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Richardson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Avariim comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Kevin Richardson has been cut.
Avariim lands a nice elbow.
Avariim crunches a lovely knee into Richardson's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avariim working Richardson over with knees to the body.#T1#
Avariim comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Avariim lands a nice elbow.
Avariim pressing his opponent against the cage.
Avariim connects with a knee to the head.
Avariim leaning his opponent against the cage.
Avariim lands an elbow inside that Richardson shrugs off.
Avariim lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Avariim lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2#
Avariim comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#That has opened up Kevin Richardson's cut even more.
Avariim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Avariim is trying to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Richardson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Richardson takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#The cut above Kevin Richardson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richardson is trying to pull guard but Avariim turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Avariim comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Avariim pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Richardson! Avariim unloads with more strikes and Richardson sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ollistor Avariim! |
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Event:
NYCL Fight Night (2)
Date: Sep 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Richardson fails with a takedown attempt.
Richardson misses the shot to the body.
Richardson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kolmi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Richardson is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Kolmi moves into the clinch successfully.
Kolmi wants to take the fight to the mat but Richardson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Richardson jumps guard but Kolmi stands there with Richardson around his waist. Richardson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Richardson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Kolmi.
Richardson is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kolmi jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Richardson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Richardson wants to pass the guard but Kolmi is keeping the position.#T1#
Richardson won't allow Kolmi to get back to his feet.
Richardson won't allow Kolmi to sweep him here.
Richardson is fighting to break Kolmi's control of his arms but Kolmi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kolmi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Let's hope that Kolmi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kolmi looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kolmi closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Kevin Richardson has been cut.#CL2#
Kolmi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kolmi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kolmi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Richardson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kevin Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saras Kolmi.
Richardson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kolmi to keep the fight standing.
Kolmi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A bit of stalling here from Kolmi.
#TD#
Richardson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Richardson wants to pass to mount but Kolmi is defending the position. #T3#
Kolmi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kolmi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kolmi, not yet.
Richardson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Kolmi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Richardson passes into side control.
Richardson wants to control but Kolmi is keeping him busy.
We've been informed that Kolmi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Kolmi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kolmi tries to bench press Richardson off him but Richardson keeps the position. #SU#
Richardson decides to stand back up.
Richardson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Kolmi moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kolmi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kolmi shoots in looking for a takedown. Richardson tries to sprawl out of it but Kolmi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richardson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Richardson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kolmi manages to circle out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saras Kolmi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Richardson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kolmi lands with a straight right. Richardson didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Kolmi moves into range and clinches up with Richardson.
Richardson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Richardson lands a nice uppercut.
Kolmi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Kolmi jumps into guard, dragging Richardson to the mat.
Kolmi looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kolmi working for submissions but it's allowed Richardson to get to half guard.
Kolmi is staying active underneath Richardson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Kolmi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kolmi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kolmi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Richardson is looking to take a break and control but Kolmi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kolmi keeping control of the position.
Richardson is looking to take a break and control but Kolmi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kolmi tries to clinch but Richardson is having none of it.
Richardson throws a sloppy head kick and Kolmi moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Kolmi moves into the clinch successfully.
Kolmi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kolmi tries to pull guard but Richardson holds him up against the cage and eventually Kolmi drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
Kolmi wants to take the fight to the mat but Richardson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kevin Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saras Kolmi.
Richardson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Richardson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kolmi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kolmi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Richardson smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Richardson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kolmi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Richardson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kolmi.
Kolmi is working for takedown but Richardson is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Richardson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kolmi clinches up with Richardson and pushes him back against the cage.
Richardson goes for a takedown attempt but Kolmi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Kolmi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kolmi trying to control the action but Richardson is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saras Kolmi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin Richardson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kolmi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#TD2#
Kolmi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Richardson on his heels. He'll look to pass Richardson's guard now, I'm sure.
Kolmi trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolmi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richardson is keeping the position for now.
Kolmi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kolmi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmi stays in close to Richardson's body and controls the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kolmi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Richardson's head.#T1#
Kolmi postures up in Richardson's guard and throws a big left but Richardson blocks it.
Kolmi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Richardson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kolmi is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Kolmi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Richardson quickly recovers to half guard.
Kolmi is looking to take a break and control but Richardson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Still in half guard, Kolmi seems content to control.
Richardson tries to get to full guard but Kolmi has control of the leg.
Well, if Kolmi 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.
Richardson trying to control here.
Kolmi lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Richardson wants to control but Kolmi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kolmi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Richardson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Richardson taking some punishment here, with Kolmi in his half guard.
Kolmi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Kolmi seems to be looking for submissions.
Ground and pound from Kolmi.
Kolmi stalling away here and it's allowed Richardson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kolmi trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kolmi postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Kolmi moves into range and clinches up with Richardson.
Kolmi is trying to pull guard but Richardson has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Kolmi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Richardson regains guard.
Kolmi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Richardson's guard.
Richardson is trying to control the position but Kolmi postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kolmi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kevin Richardson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saras Kolmi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Richardson keeping moving, preventing Kolmi from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saras Kolmi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kolmi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saras Kolmi! |
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Event:
NYCL 14 - Spellvor vs Scott
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Planet throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Planet.
Planet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Richardson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Planet throws a right hand that Richardson ducks under and follows up with a left that Richardson also avoids with ease.
Planet looks to score with a jab to the body but Richardson is just out of range.
Planet shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Richardson as he avoids it easily.
Richardson throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Richardson closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Planet drags the fight down to the ground.
Richardson passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Planet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Richardson stops Planet from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Planet is looking to control Richardson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Planet avoid being mounted?
Richardson prevents Planet from standing back up.
Planet is looking for a sweep. Richardson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Planet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richardson pulls his head out easily.
Richardson is keen to just control but Planet is a slippery customer.
Richardson prevents Planet from standing back up.
Richardson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Planet tries to roll over but Richardson keeps him under control.#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.
Planet keeping hold of Richardson's head, controlling as best he can.
Richardson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A head kick misses from Richardson.
Planet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Planet shoots for a takedown but Richardson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Richardson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Richardson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Planet is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Planet looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Richardson is keen to just control but Planet is a slippery customer.
Planet controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Richardson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Planet trying to hold on to Richardson's head to control him but Richardson postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Richardson wants to clinch
and Planet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Kevin Richardson has been cut.
Planet misses with a takedown attempt - Richardson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Captian Planet. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Richardson clinches. #BC#
Planet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Planet is trying hard to land a takedown here. Richardson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Planet gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Richardson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Richardson looks winded!
Planet looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Richardson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Richardson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Richardson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Planet will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Good work by Planet as he checks the leg kick.#KD#
Planet lands a big head kick that sends Richardson tumbling to the mat! Planet takes a step backwards and waves Richardson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Planet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Planet misses with the combination.
Planet tries to score a power double leg takedown but Richardson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Planet somewhat.
Richardson tries for a takedown but Planet sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Richardson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Planet tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Richardson is in Planet's guard.
Richardson is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Planet working for a triangle but Richardson defends it easily.
Planet wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Richardson is now in half guard.
Richardson misses with a head shot. Planet uses the momentum to regain guard.
Planet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#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.#SUB#
Planet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richardson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richardson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
Planet is working an open guard so Richardson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Planet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Richardson is fending him off so far but Planet persists. Nope, Richardson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Captian Planet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richardson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Richardson wants it to stay on the feet.
Richardson tries to clinch but Planet is having none of it.
Planet shoots for a takedown but Richardson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Captian Planet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richardson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Planet shoots in for a takedown but Richardson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Richardson shoots in for a takedown but Planet shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Planet misses with a wild body shot.
Planet dives in and grabs Richardson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Richardson pushes down on Planet's head and hops out.#CL#
Planet takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Planet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Captian Planet is winning the standup battle so far.
Planet goes for a double leg but Richardson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Richardson continues to drive forward.
Planet can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Planet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richardson fails with a takedown attempt.#T4##CL2#
Richardson closes the distance and pushes Planet back into the cage.
Planet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Planet can't get the takedown.
Planet has Richardson pushed against the cage.
Planet dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Planet is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Richardson is defending well.
Planet stalling in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Planet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Captian Planet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Richardson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Richardson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Planet scores with a head kick.
Richardson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Planet shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richardson but Richardson pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Planet rushes Richardson and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Planet. #TD#
Planet successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Planet working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Richardson has passed into half guard!
#T1#
Richardson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Planet.
Planet is trying to stand.
Planet on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Planet tries to get out of the position.
Richardson passes to side control.
Planet is trying to control Richardson's posture but Richardson avoids it.
Planet is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Planet sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Richardson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Planet is trying to maintain the position but Richardson is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Planet trying to get back to full guard but Richardson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Planet really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Planet has given up his back here.
Planet prevents Richardson from getting a body triangle.
Richardson lands with a hammerfist to the side of Planet's head.#SUB2#
Richardson looking for the choke but no joy.
Planet is really stuck here.
#T4##SUB2#
Richardson looking for the RNC.
Planet tries to escape the position.
Kevin Richardson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Planet tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Planet might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Richardson avoids the attempt from Planet to control.
Planet is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Planet reaches up and holds on to Richardson to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Richardson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Richardson 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Richardson! |
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