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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2018 |
#R1#
A jab from Rich misses. #CL#
Rich clinches up with Lykke and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Rich manages to break the clinch.
Rich throws a head kick that misses.
Rich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lykke. #CL#
Rich has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lykke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rich is defending well for now.
Rich wants a takedown.
#T1#
Rich takes an elbow to the temple.
Rich tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Lykke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Rich clinches up with Lykke and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Rich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Rich clinches.
Lykke stalling against the cage.
#T2##BC#
Rich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Lykke gets tackled into the cage by Rich. Rich maintains the clinch.
Rich has a couple of punches blocked by Lykke.
Rich avoiding damage as Lykke throws knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lykke.#T3##BC2#
Lykke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Rich gets a clinch.
Lykke is pressed up against the cage. Rich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lykke down to the mat. Lykke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keven Rich. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Rich moves into the clinch successfully.
Lykke lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Keven Rich has been cut.
Lykke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rich is defending well for now.
Lykke is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
Rich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lykke is struggling to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Rich breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keven Rich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keven Rich's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Rich closes the distance and pushes Lykke back into the cage.
Rich tries for a takedown but Lykke manages to get underhooks.
Rich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lykke is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lykke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rich's elbow.
Rich is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keven Rich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lykke has Rich pushed against the cage.
Lykke'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 getting on Lykke's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T1#
Lykke throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lykke prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rich tries to score a body lock takedown but Lykke shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#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.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lykke.
Rich creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Rich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Rich closes the distance and clinches.
Lykke is pushing Rich up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Rich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3##CL#
Rich moves into the clinch.
Rich wants a takedown but no success here.
Lykke displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rich up against the cage.
Lykke is stalling here.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC#
Rich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Rich closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Lykke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keven Rich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keven Rich's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Rich rushes Lykke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lykke prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lykke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rich avoids it.
Lykke throws a punch but it's blocked by Rich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lykke has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rich is trying to keep an underhook but Lykke manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rich is controlling Lykke's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Rich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Lykke content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Rich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rich trying to control here.
Lykke sitting and controlling from the half guard. #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.
Lykke is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Rich actively working from the bottom here.
Rich trying to control but Lykke postures up.
Lykke not doing much here.
Rich is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lykke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lykke's back!#SUB#
Rich is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lykke has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lykke is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lykke trying to control the hands but Rich breaks the grip. #T3#
Rich really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lykke is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Rich is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lykke tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Rich tightening his grip on Lykke, looking for the choke.
Rich avoiding Lykke 's attempts to control his hands.
Lykke is trying to stand back up. #T4#
I really don't envy Lykke right now.
Lykke is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lykke wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be Lykke right now.
#SUB#
Rich is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lykke defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rich has the hooks in. Lykke is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vikrama Lykke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keven Rich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Rich is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lykke knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lykke for a finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keven Rich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rich has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keven Rich!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Tillashaw misses with a low kick.
Tillashaw goes for a double leg but Rich avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rich continues to drive forward.
Rich feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Rich clinches up against the cage.
Tillashaw tries for a takedown but Rich manages to get underhooks.
Tillashaw is looking to break free of the clinch but Rich has double underhooks.
Tillashaw goes for a takedown attempt but Rich pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Keven Rich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Tillashaw.#CL#
Tillashaw gets tackled into the cage by Rich. Rich maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillashaw wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rich is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tillashaw tries to circle away but Rich has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Tillashaw tries to break the clinch but Rich is controlling the position.
Rich wants a takedown but no success here.
Tillashaw jumps guard but Rich turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tillashaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rich has him pressed against the cage.
Tillashaw is trying to maintain a safe position but Rich gets an underhook and turns Tillashaw into the cage.
Rich stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tillashaw tries to pull guard but Rich won't allow it.
#TD#
Rich gets control of Tillashaw's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rich will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rich looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tillashaw controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Rich looking for a guillotine here but Tillashaw defends easily.
Rich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rich is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tillashaw is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Rich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rich bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tillashaw's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Tillashaw throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rich escapes and throws Tillashaw's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3##SUB#
Rich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tillashaw is looking to reverse the position.
Tillashaw can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tillashaw is looking for a sweep.#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.#SUB#
Rich is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tillashaw has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tillashaw looking for a sweep but Rich has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB#
Rich working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tillashaw tries to control Rich's body but Rich pushes him off. Tillashaw squirms to his side and now Rich has his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Tillashaw right now.
#SUB#
Rich has got one arm under Tillashaw's chin. This could be trouble... Tillashaw trying to control the other hand but Rich gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Tillashaw has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Keven Rich!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Rich moves in looking to clinch but Adams pushes him off.
Adams throws a leg kick #TD#
and Rich counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Adams throws Rich to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Adams gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rich is looking to control Adams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rich avoid being mounted?
Adams not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Rich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rich defending well though.
Rich wants to control but Adams is keeping busy.
Adams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rich knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Rich trying to hold on to Adams's head to control him but Adams postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rich actively working from the bottom here.
Rich is looking for a sweep. Adams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rich trying to control from the bottom.
Rich really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rich is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Adams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rich is trying to control but can't.
#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.
Adams thows a huge punch but Rich dodges it nicely.
Rich is trying to control but can't.
Rich is looking to improve his position.
Rich trying to hold on to Adams's head to control him but Adams postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Rich moves into range and clinches up with Adams.
A frustrated look appears on Adams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Adams tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rich smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Adams gets tackled into the cage by Rich. Rich maintains the clinch. #T3#
Rich blocks an uppercut.
Adams wants a takedown.
Adams jumps guard but Rich stands there with Adams around his waist. Adams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Keven Rich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Adams.
Rich goes for a takedown attempt but Adams pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Keven Rich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Rich clinches. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Adams is pressed up against the cage. Rich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Adams down to the mat. Adams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Adams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adams connects with a right hand. Rich shakes it off.#TD2#
Adams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rich is refusing to be controlled, as Adams sits in half guard. #SUB#
Rich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adams pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Adams dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Rich drives through and clinches with Adams against the cage.
Rich is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Adams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Adams wants a takedown.
Rich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Adams wants to get back to striking at distance but Rich won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rich ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rich no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Adams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rich keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rich looking for a guillotine here but Adams defends easily.
Adams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Rich is trying to keep Adams in close.
Rich keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Adams gets to his feet - Rich follows without any prompting.
Rich misses with a head kick.
Adams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Adams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Keven Rich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Adams.
Adams doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Rich counter with a right hand.
Keven Rich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams shoots for a takedown but Rich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
Adams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adams somewhat.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Rich misses with a series of wild punches.
Rich displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adams.
Rich motions for Adams to come forward. Rich throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Rich. No joy for Adams on that attempt.
Rich attempts a counter takedown but Adams avoids it well and moves away.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt
and Rich counters with a head kick.
Adams swats away the attempt to clinch by Rich.#T3#
Adams tries to clinch up.
Adams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rich.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Adams fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Rich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adams wants to clinch but Rich slips to the side#TD#
and Rich counters with a shoot takedown. Adams fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Adams has his feet on Rich's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adams.
Rich is looking to counter the offense by Adams and move into the clinch.#T4##CL#
Rich clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rich avoiding damage.
Adams looking for a takedown. #BC#
Rich breaks the clinch.
Rich wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rich connects with a leg kick. Adams looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keven Rich dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Adams.
Rich tries a head kick but it misses.
Adams darts in looking for a takedown but Rich gets double underhooks and turns Adams into the cage. #CL2#
Adams moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Adams with that takedown attempt.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rich moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adams, pushing him back against the cage.
Rich has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Adams after a bit of a struggle.
Rich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Adams prevents it.
#T1#
Rich keeps control of Adams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rich drops down looking for an ankle pick but Adams pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keven Rich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rich defends well and Adams ends up having to push Rich into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rich seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rich is looking to clinch.
Rich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rich is looking for a counter combo.
Adams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rich tries to avoid it but Adams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rich to the ground. Rich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Adams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rich as he avoids it easily.
Adams tries for a takedown but Rich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rich tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adams throws a counter combo.#T2#
Adams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Rich rushes Adams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Adams tries to pull guard but Rich forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Adams trying to stall but Rich improves his position.
Rich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Adams prevents it.
Adams tries to break free but Rich pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Adams gets underhooks to prevent Rich's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Rich manages to break the clinch.
Adams misses with a takedown #TD#
and Rich counters with a single leg into guard. Adams didn't expect that.
Adams wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rich manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SUB#
Rich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rich lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Adams is looking for a sweep. Rich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Rich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adams is just riding it out for now. Rich eventually gives up the hold.
Adams wants to control but Rich is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rich tries to stand and escape but Adams is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keven Rich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rich has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keven Rich!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Rich has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Man jumps guard.
Rich scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Man is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rich lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Rich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rich wants to stand and escape but instead Man has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Man doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Man manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Rich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Man wants to stand but Rich has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Rich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Man wants to control from the top but Rich keeps moving.
Man postures up.
Rich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Man controls the pace.
Rich has a closed guard, preventing Man from standing up.
Rich is trying to control the position but Man postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Rich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Man defends it easily.
Rich trying to control the position here.
Man is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rich looking to control.
#SUB#
Rich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rich keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Man got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Man has managed to get both his arms back between Rich's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Man wanted to stand there but Rich had control of the position.
Rich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Man is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Rich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Man can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rich is trying to control the position but Man postures up.
Man is working Rich over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Man showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Man stands and throws Rich's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rich can't do much from the bottom here.
Man grinds an elbow into Rich's temple.
Rich is not content to let Man control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Man working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Man goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rich rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Man's guard! Nice work there by Rich!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Run Man will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Man shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rich pinned against the cage. Rich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rich really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Man misses with a head kick.
Keven Rich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rich moves in looking to clinch but Man pushes him off.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Man fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Run Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rich throws a lazy head kick
and Man counters with an outside leg kick.
Man tries to clinch there but Rich circles away.
Man wants to clinch but Rich slips to the side#TD#
and Rich counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Man can't do much from the bottom here.
Man looks to move to half guard but instead Rich has passed into mount! Damn!
Man is in a horrible position here. Rich smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Man is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SU#
Rich gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#CL#
Rich instigates a clinch.
Man pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rich has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Man wants to stall.
#T2#
Man has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Keven Rich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Run Man.
Rich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Man fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rich closes the distance but Man moves to the side
and Man counters with a low kick, right behind Rich 's knee.
Rich doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
Rich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Rich moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Man misses with a kick to the body.
Rich tries to clinch there but Man circles away.
Rich doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
#TD2#
Man looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Man wants to control from the top but Rich keeps moving. #SUB#
Man got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Man has managed to get both his arms back between Rich's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Rich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Man gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Rich pulls Man in close to prevent any damage.
Rich has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Man looking to sit in guard and control but Rich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Rich stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Rich has managed to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rich is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
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 Keven Rich will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Man is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Rich clinches.
Man is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Man is trying to push Rich away but Rich has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man lands a body punch.
Man changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rich slaps away a takedown attempt from Man, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1##CL#
Rich has closed the distance and engaged Man in a clinch.
Man is trying to drag Rich to the mat but Rich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Keven Rich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Run Man.
Man jumps guard but Rich turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Man is trying to pull guard but Rich turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Man is trying to drag Rich to the mat but Rich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rich gets underhooks to prevent Man's takedown attempt.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Man wants to get back to striking at distance but Rich won't allow it.
Man is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rich prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rich tries for a takedown but Man manages to get underhooks.
Man is looking for a takedown.
Rich has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Man after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
Man is looking to control Rich's arms but Rich gets an underhook and turns him. Now Man has his back to the cage.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Rich controls the action.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man wants to get back to striking at distance but Rich won't allow it.
Rich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Man is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Man stalling in the clinch but Rich improves position.
Man is trying to pull guard but Rich turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Man missing with knees to the body.
Man is trying to break free.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Man is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Man is looking to clinch but Rich is avoiding it.
Rich wants to clinch up but Man keeps it at a distance.
Man tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rich is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Rich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Man is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Rich has clasped his hands together around Man's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keven Rich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rich has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Keven Rich!
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