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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derek Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derek Richards!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali !
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Richards.
Koothrappali clinches up with Richards and pushes him back against the cage.
Koothrappali digs a right hand into Richards's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Richards's gas tank.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Koothrappali takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Koothrappali lands a nice uppercut.
Richards can't find room to land a body shot as Koothrappali controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Richards fails to land.
Koothrappali lands with a short shot to the head.
Richards taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a left hand.
Richards blocks an uppercut.
Koothrappali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Koothrappali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Richards really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Richards is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Koothrappali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Koothrappali lands a body shot.
Koothrappali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Koothrappali as Richards tries to tie him up.
Koothrappali lands a nice uppercut.
Richards wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Koothrappali .
Koothrappali effectively controlling the action here.
Koothrappali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali scores with a shot to the side of Richards's head.
Richards is trying to break the clinch but Koothrappali has him pressed against the cage.
Koothrappali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Nice body punch from Koothrappali - that landed with a thud.
Richards is breathing heavily.
Richards takes a shot to the head.
Koothrappali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Koothrappali '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.
A right handed body shot lands from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a nice shot to the body.
Koothrappali is leaning against Richards and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Koothrappali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koothrappali lands a hook that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Koothrappali taking a breather.
Koothrappali scores with a hook to the body.
Koothrappali presses Richards against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koothrappali is working Richards over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands with a light punch inside.
Koothrappali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Koothrappali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koothrappali digs a right hand underneath Richards's ribcage. Richards let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koothrappali pushes Richards back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali works on Richards's body with a couple of short punches.
Koothrappali works on Richards's body with a couple of short punches.
Koothrappali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koothrappali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Koothrappali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koothrappali is leaning against Richards and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Koothrappali .
Richards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Koothrappali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koothrappali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koothrappali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koothrappali lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Koothrappali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koothrappali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koothrappali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Richardss head.
Koothrappali lands with a left to the head.
Koothrappali gets through Richards's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Koothrappali as the two fighters clinch.
Koothrappali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koothrappali lands a hook that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Koothrappali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Koothrappali lands a hook that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Koothrappali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koothrappali taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Koothrappali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Koothrappali as the two fighters clinch.
Koothrappali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Koothrappali scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali digs a right hand into Richards's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Richards's gas tank.
Koothrappali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Richards being controlled against the cage.
Koothrappali pushes Richards back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koothrappali lands a shoulder strike.
Koothrappali pushes Richards back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Koothrappali taking a breather.
Koothrappali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee calls for Koothrappali to work.
Koothrappali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koothrappali lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Koothrappali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Richards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Koothrappali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Richards or not.
Koothrappali pushes Richards back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Koothrappali - that landed with a thud.
Koothrappali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Koothrappali lands a nice shot to the body.
Koothrappali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koothrappali gets through Richards's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Koothrappali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Koothrappali .
A right handed body shot lands from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a nice uppercut.
Koothrappali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Koothrappali is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richards tries to break free but Koothrappali pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koothrappali .
Koothrappali scores with a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Koothrappali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Koothrappali lands a nice looking body shot.
Richards digs a good body shot into Koothrappali 's ribs.
Koothrappali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Koothrappali jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Richards thuds a left hand into Koothrappali 's body.
Derek Richards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Richards misses.
Richards walks into a stiff left hand from Koothrappali .
Richards looks to land a left hand but Koothrappali moved out of range nicely.
Koothrappali scores with a nice head shot.
Koothrappali moves away from the strike by Richards.
Koothrappali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Richards. That did some damage!
Richards misses with the combination.
Jab, jab by Koothrappali - just one landing.
Richards throws a looping overhand right but Koothrappali ducks down to avoid it.
Richards throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Koothrappali in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Koothrappali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Koothrappali has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koothrappali misses with a hook. Richards ducked under it nicely.
Koothrappali is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Koothrappali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koothrappali scores with a hook to the body. Richards takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Richards looks to land a left hand but Koothrappali moved out of range nicely.
Richards throws a right hand that Koothrappali ducks under and follows up with a left that Koothrappali also avoids with ease.
Richards is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Koothrappali 's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Richards.
Koothrappali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koothrappali misses with a hook. Richards ducked under it nicely.
Richards tries to keep at a distance but Koothrappali has taken the fight into the clinch.
Koothrappali dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Koothrappali lands a hook that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Koothrappali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koothrappali lands a shoulder strike.
Koothrappali lands with a short shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Koothrappali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Richards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Richards stalling in the clinch but Koothrappali improves position.
Koothrappali lands a shot to the body.
Koothrappali cracks Richards with a nice body shot.
Koothrappali pushes Richards back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Koothrappali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Koothrappali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Koothrappali presses Richards against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koothrappali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Richards or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koothrappali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali presses Richards against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koothrappali lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali pushes Richards back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Koothrappali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koothrappali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Richards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Koothrappali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koothrappali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koothrappali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali digs a right hand underneath Richards's ribcage. Richards let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Koothrappali digs a right hand underneath Richards's ribcage. Richards let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koothrappali lands an uppercut.
Koothrappali lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Koothrappali .
A right handed body shot lands from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Koothrappali .
A right hook to the body lands for Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Richards stalling in the clinch but Koothrappali improves position.
Koothrappali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koothrappali lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koothrappali .
A hook to the body from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koothrappali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koothrappali lands a left hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Koothrappali lands a shot to the body.
Koothrappali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Koothrappali .
Richards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Koothrappali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koothrappali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short uppercut from Koothrappali .
Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Koothrappali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Koothrappali lands a right hand.
Richards trying to stall but Koothrappali improves his position.
Richards misses with a body punch.
A short right from Koothrappali on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Koothrappali .
A nice left hand lands by Koothrappali .
Koothrappali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koothrappali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koothrappali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Koothrappali has Richards pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Richards or not.
Koothrappali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koothrappali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Koothrappali holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a left hand.
Koothrappali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koothrappali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koothrappali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Koothrappali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koothrappali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koothrappali scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koothrappali digs a right hand underneath Richards's ribcage. Richards let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koothrappali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Koothrappali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Koothrappali .
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!
Koothrappali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koothrappali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Koothrappali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice body kick there by Koothrappali .
The fighters circling - Richards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koothrappali throws a body punch but Richards moves out of range.
Koothrappali lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koothrappali has Richards up against the cage in a clinch.
Richards tries to stall but Koothrappali uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Koothrappali lands an uppercut.
Koothrappali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
A short right from Koothrappali on the inside.
Koothrappali lands a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Koothrappali - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Koothrappali on the inside.
Koothrappali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koothrappali lands an uppercut.
Richards tries to throw a body punch but Koothrappali avoids it by throwing Richards back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Koothrappali lands a body punch.
Richards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali is working Richards over against the cage.
Koothrappali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koothrappali scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koothrappali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Koothrappali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Koothrappali scores with a shot to the side of Richards's head.
Koothrappali lands a hook that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Koothrappali lands a body shot.
Koothrappali lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Koothrappali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koothrappali works on Richards's body with a couple of short punches.
Koothrappali lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koothrappali .
A short right from Koothrappali on the inside.
Koothrappali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koothrappali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
A short right from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a right hand.
Koothrappali scores with a hook to the body.
Koothrappali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Koothrappali works on Richards's body with a couple of short punches.
Koothrappali lands a body punch.
Koothrappali digs a right hand into Richards's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Richards's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koothrappali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Koothrappali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Koothrappali scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Richards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Koothrappali lands with a right to the head.
Koothrappali scores with a shoulder strike.
Koothrappali lands an uppercut.
Richards struggles to land a body shot inside as Koothrappali controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Koothrappali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koothrappali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koothrappali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Koothrappali scores with a shoulder strike.
Koothrappali dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Koothrappali lands with a left to the head.
Koothrappali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Richards or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali gets through Richards's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Koothrappali .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Koothrappali cracks Richards with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a left hand.
Koothrappali lands with a light punch inside.
Koothrappali lands an uppercut.
Koothrappali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koothrappali lands with a short shot to the head.
Koothrappali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Richardss head.
A short right from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali works on Richards's body with a couple of short punches.
Koothrappali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Koothrappali lands a nice uppercut.
Koothrappali digs a right hand underneath Richards's ribcage. Richards let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koothrappali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Richards or not.
Koothrappali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koothrappali scores with a shot to the side of Richards's head.
Koothrappali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Koothrappali lands with a right to the head.
Koothrappali lands a shot to the body.
Koothrappali lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koothrappali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Koothrappali is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Richards throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Koothrappali - that landed with a thud.
Koothrappali lands a body punch.
Koothrappali pushes Richards back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koothrappali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koothrappali lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali scores with a shoulder strike.
Koothrappali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Richardss head.
Still in the clinch, Koothrappali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koothrappali is working Richards over against the cage.
Koothrappali lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koothrappali lands a hook that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koothrappali presses Richards against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koothrappali scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Koothrappali cracks the inside of Richards's front leg.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koothrappali cracks Richards with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Koothrappali moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koothrappali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koothrappali scores with a shot to the side of Richards's head.
Koothrappali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Koothrappali lands with a left to the head.
Koothrappali scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Koothrappali .
Richards misses with a punch to the body.
Koothrappali lands a body punch.
Koothrappali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Richards being controlled against the cage.
Koothrappali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Koothrappali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koothrappali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A right hook to the body lands for Koothrappali .
Richards looking to slow down the pace here.
A short body shot lands from Koothrappali as the two fighters clinch.
Koothrappali lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Koothrappali .
A nice right hand lands inside from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali works on Richards's body with a couple of short punches.
Koothrappali stalls.
Koothrappali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
A short right from Koothrappali on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Koothrappali .
Good body shot from Koothrappali .
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Koothrappali takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Richards wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Koothrappali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koothrappali digs a right hand underneath Richards's ribcage. Richards let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koothrappali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Koothrappali scores with a shoulder strike.
Koothrappali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koothrappali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koothrappali has Richards pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Koothrappali .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali scores with a shoulder strike.
Koothrappali scores with a hook to the body.
Koothrappali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a hook that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Koothrappali pushes Richards back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koothrappali lands with a left to the head.
Koothrappali presses Richards against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Koothrappali .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koothrappali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koothrappali lands a nice shot to the body.
Koothrappali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koothrappali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koothrappali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Richards.
Koothrappali is stalling here.
Koothrappali lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Koothrappali on the inside.
Koothrappali lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Koothrappali .
Richards is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Richards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Koothrappali digs a right hand into Richards's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Richards's gas tank.
Koothrappali pushes Richards back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Koothrappali .
Nice body punch from Koothrappali - that landed with a thud.
Koothrappali lands an uppercut.
Koothrappali lands a left hand.
Koothrappali presses Richards against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koothrappali lands a body punch.
Koothrappali gets through Richards's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Koothrappali .
Good body shot from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Koothrappali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Richards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Koothrappali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koothrappali lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Koothrappali as the two fighters clinch.
Koothrappali lands with a light punch inside.
Koothrappali gets through Richards's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koothrappali lands a shoulder strike.
Koothrappali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koothrappali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koothrappali gets through Richards's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koothrappali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Koothrappali presses Richards against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koothrappali lands a shoulder strike.
Koothrappali lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Koothrappali - that landed with a thud.
Koothrappali prevents a body shot from Richards.
Koothrappali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Koothrappali lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Koothrappali misses with a hook. Richards ducked under it nicely.
Richards looks to score with a jab to the body but Koothrappali is just out of range.
Richards misses with a hook.
Koothrappali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Richards. That did some damage!
Koothrappali rushes Richards and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Koothrappali cracks Richards with a nice body shot.
Koothrappali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Richards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koothrappali 's elbow.
Koothrappali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koothrappali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koothrappali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Koothrappali lands a body punch.
Koothrappali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koothrappali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Richards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koothrappali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Koothrappali is working Richards over against the cage.
Koothrappali lands a left hand.
Richards takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a right hand.
Richards takes a shot to the head.
Koothrappali digs a right hand into Richards's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Richards's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koothrappali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Richardss head.
Koothrappali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koothrappali lands with a light punch inside.
Koothrappali lands a nice shot to the body.
Koothrappali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Koothrappali pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Koothrappali .
A short left from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koothrappali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Koothrappali as Richards tries to tie him up.
A short right from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koothrappali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Koothrappali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Koothrappali lands a shoulder strike.
Richards trying to stall but Koothrappali improves his position.
Derek Richards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali scores with a shoulder strike.
Koothrappali lands with a left to the head.
Koothrappali lands a nice uppercut.
Koothrappali lands a right hand.
Koothrappali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Richards or not.
Koothrappali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koothrappali pushes Richards back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Koothrappali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koothrappali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koothrappali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Richards working aggressively here.
Koothrappali lands a right hand.
Koothrappali is leaning against Richards and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Koothrappali on the inside.
Koothrappali lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali works on Richards's body with a couple of short punches.
Koothrappali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Koothrappali lands a left hand.
Koothrappali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Koothrappali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Richards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koothrappali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Koothrappali lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Koothrappali .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koothrappali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koothrappali lands a hook that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Koothrappali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Koothrappali lands an uppercut.
Koothrappali gets through Richards's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koothrappali lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Koothrappali - that landed with a thud.
Koothrappali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a nice shot to the body.
Koothrappali content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Koothrappali .
A right hand to the body from Koothrappali .
A body shot lands from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Richards misses with the head strike.
Koothrappali lands with a right to the head.
Koothrappali digs a right hand underneath Richards's ribcage. Richards let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koothrappali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koothrappali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koothrappali lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands with a right to the head.
Koothrappali lands a hook that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Koothrappali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Koothrappali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Koothrappali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Koothrappali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Koothrappali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Koothrappali .
Richards takes a shot to the head.
Koothrappali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Richards misses with the head strike.
Koothrappali lands a body shot.
Koothrappali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Good body shot from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Richards is trying to stall.
Koothrappali digs a right hand into Richards's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Richards's gas tank.
Richards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Richards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koothrappali 's elbow.
Richards can't find room to land a body shot as Koothrappali controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Koothrappali 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 40:50
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 40:50
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 40:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali !
Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali is the new lightweight champion!
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