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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Richmond closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bjj holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Richmond wants to take a breather but Bjj is having none of it.
Bjj is trying to stand.
Bjj is trying is best to control the position here.
Bjj is not content to let Richmond control the position.
Bjj is trying to stand back up but Richmond is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjj is concentrating on defense, preventing Richmond from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Bjj closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Richmond did well to prevent Bjj getting side control.
Bjj is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bjj is thwarting Richmond's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Bjj with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Richmond wants to sweep but Bjj has passed to side control!
Richmond is trying to get back to his feet.
Bjj is staying tight to Richmond's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bjj's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Bjj looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB2#
Bjj is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Richmond looks calm but he's in trouble here. Bjj gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Richmond is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Bjj lets go of the hold and Richmond can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Manolito Bjj!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Pino closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pino lands in his opponent's guard.
Pino is stalling in the full guard.
Richmond trying to strike off his back.
Richmond looking to control.
Richmond is wriggling around but Pino manages to pass to half guard.
Richmond wants to improve his position but Pino is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richmond is staying active underneath Pino, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SU2#
Pino stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Richmond to get to his feet.
Atino Pino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##TD2#
Pino looking to score a takedown here. Richmond is defending well but Pino drives through and ends up in Richmond's guard.
Richmond is trying to keep Pino in close.
#SU2#
Pino decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pino stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Richmond enables Pino to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Richmond manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2#
Pino stands and steps away. Richmond gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Pino bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pino working away.
Richmond pushes Pino away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pino gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Richmond wants to control but Pino postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Richmond wants to get back to his feet but Pino is dominant here and he's now got Richmond's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pino is riding his opponent, not letting Richmond buck him off.
Richmond wants to control his opponent's hands but Pino gets his hands free.
Pino is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pino's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Richmond trying to control the position but Pino manages to sink in the hooks.
Pino controlling the position well here. Richmond rolled but Pino kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pino struggling to keep hold of the position.
Richmond can't escape the position.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Richmond just trying to survive but Pino is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pino slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Richmond wants to control his opponent's hands but Pino gets his hands free.
Richmond staying busy and making it hard for Pino to control.
Pino not allowing Richmond to control his hands.
Pino is riding his opponent, not letting Richmond buck him off.
Richmond wants to control his opponent's hands but Pino gets his hands free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richmond trying to get back to his feet but Pino is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atino Pino dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Richmond gets caught flat footed, as Pino shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Richmond keeping full guard, as Pino tries to pass.
Richmond is looking to stand back up but Pino counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Richmond.
Richmond is looking to control Pino's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Richmond avoid being mounted?
Richmond wants to improve his position but Pino is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pino controlling the pace. #T1#
Richmond wants to improve his position but Pino is controlling well.
Richmond is trying to control but can't.
Richmond is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SU2#
Pino decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Pino gets a double leg takedown into Richmond's guard.#SU2#
Pino gets to his feet. Richmond looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Pino looking to score a takedown here. Richmond is defending well but Pino drives through and ends up in Richmond's guard.#SU2#
Pino decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Richmond, up you get! #TD2#
Pino fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Richmond to the ground. Pino is now in Richmond's guard.#T2##SU2#
Pino stands and steps away. Richmond gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Richmond gets caught flat footed, as Pino shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richmond controlling Pino's posture.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#ES#
Richmond pushes Pino off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Pino looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pino looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pino is continuing to stall.#T3#
Pino is thwarting Richmond's attempts to control the position.
Richmond throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Richmond tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Richmond wants to control but Pino is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Richmond tries to kick Pino off but Pino keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Pino feints and as Richmond raises his hands in defense, Pino changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Richmond wants to control but Pino passes easily into half guard.
Richmond trying to control here.
#T4##SU2#
Pino decides to stand and escape the position.
Richmond shoots for a takedown but Pino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Pino closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Richmond to the mat! Richmond manages to get full guard.
Pino controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Richmond working a defensive guard but Pino passes into half guard.
Pino trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atino Pino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Pino manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Richmond on his heels. He'll look to pass Richmond's guard now, I'm sure.#SU2#
Pino stands and steps away. Richmond gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Richmond shoots in for a takedown but Pino shows good takedown defense.
Richmond changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pino tries to avoid it but Richmond manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pino to the ground. Pino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Richmond gets caught flat footed, as Pino shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Richmond can't keep his opponent in guard - Pino advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Richmond looks like he's trying to stand up.
Richmond has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pino is working away from the top position though.#SU2#
Pino decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Pino closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU2#
Pino decides to return to a standing position.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Richmond is defended easily by Pino.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Len Richmond. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Richmond enables Pino to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Richmond manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Richmond is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pino dives into side control.
#REVR#
Richmond tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pino wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SU2#
Pino decides to stand up, so the ref orders Richmond to his feet. #TD2#
Richmond gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pino to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Richmond wants to get back to his feet but Pino passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVR#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pino connects with a nice short shot to Richmond's temple.
Pino with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Richmond misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T3##SU2#
Pino gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Pino closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Richmond did well to prevent Pino getting side control.#SU2#
Pino stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Richmond tries to sprawl but Pino drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Richmond is trying to maintain the position but Pino is very close to passing his half guard.
Atino Pino has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Pino decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Pino shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Richmond manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Richmond is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pino dives into side control.
#T4##REVR#
Pino content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Richmond wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Pino seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Richmond is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Atino Pino!
After the fight, Atino Pino was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Richmond darts in looking for a takedown but Coschignano gets double underhooks and turns Richmond into the cage.
Coschignano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Richmond.
Coschignano looks winded!#TD#
Richmond looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU#
Richmond gets to his feet. Coschignano looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Richmond changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coschignano tries to avoid it but Richmond manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coschignano to the ground. Coschignano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Richmond throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Coschignano was covering up waiting for the punch and Richmond finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Richmond passes Coschignano's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Richmond stalling.
Richmond will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Richmond seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Richmond is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Richmond trying to control the pace.
Richmond has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Richmond looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Richmond is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2##SUB#
Richmond is trying for a kimura here. Coschignano looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Richmond wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Len Richmond!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Richmond shoots and misses #CL2#
and Cage holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Cage manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Cage looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Richmond!
Cage working the ground and pound but Richmond is defending the strikes.
Richmond tries to improve position but can't.
The strikes coming from Cage are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Richmond wants to control but Cage postures up.
Richmond gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Cage with shots to the head and body - Richmond looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cage landing shots from mount. #T1#
Cage softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Richmond is out cold! Cage jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Draven Cage!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Niputtaja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Niputtaja.#TD#
Richmond shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Richmond was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Niputtaja's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Richmond trying to control the action but Niputtaja is working from the bottom.
Niputtaja regains half guard.
Niputtaja moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Richmond not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richmond wants to control from the top but Niputtaja keeps moving.
Niputtaja wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Richmond trying to control the position from guard on top but Niputtaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niputtaja tries to strike from the bottom.
Richmond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Niputtaja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Richmond slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Richmond's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Niputtaja is pulling down on Richmond's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Richmond closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Niputtaja to the mat! Niputtaja manages to get full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Niputtaja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richmond can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Richmond won't allow Niputtaja to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richmond trying to control the position from guard on top but Niputtaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niputtaja wants to sweep here but Richmond controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Niputtaja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richmond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Niputtaja is tightening it up a little... Richmond has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Richmond reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Richmond taps out! Nice BJJ there by Niputtaja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nikke Niputtaja!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Meyer misses with the combination.
Richmond dives in and grabs Meyer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meyer pushes down on Richmond's head and hops out.
Meyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richmond manages to avoid it.
Meyer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richmond circles away.#CL2#
Meyer clinches up with Richmond and pushes him back against the cage.
Richmond is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Richmond wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Richmond manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richmond shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Meyer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Meyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Richmond circles away quickly and effectively.
Richmond half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Meyer closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Meyer prevents Richmond from breaking the clinch.
Meyer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Richmond lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Meyer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Richmond prevents it.
Meyer is trying to pull guard but Richmond turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Len Richmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philipp Meyer.#BC2#
Meyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Meyer rushes Richmond and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Richmond pulls guard successfully.
Meyer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Richmond seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Richmond wants to sweep here but Meyer controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Meyer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Richmond working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Meyer.
Richmond lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Meyer keeping moving, preventing Richmond from controlling successfully.
Meyer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richmond.
Meyer wants to sweep here but Richmond controlling him for the moment.
Richmond prevents Meyer from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Meyer has Richmond pulled in close to control his posture.
Richmond trying to control but Meyer is working from the bottom.
Richmond controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Meyer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Meyer wants it to stay on the feet.
Meyer throws a right and a left that Richmond avoids nicely.
Richmond shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Richmond tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Meyer swivels and escapes.
Richmond is trying hard to land a takedown here. Meyer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Meyer throws a fast counter high kick but Richmond manages to duck under it in time.
Meyer misses with a series of wild punches.
Meyer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Richmond shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Meyer clinches up with Richmond and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richmond is trying to pull guard but Meyer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Richmond's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Meyer manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philipp Meyer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
No luck for Richmond with that takedown attempt.
Meyer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meyer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Richmond closes this distance looking for a takedown but Meyer circles away.
Richmond changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Meyer tries to avoid it but Richmond manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Meyer to the ground. Meyer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Len Richmond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richmond looks for a takedown but Meyer sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Meyer as Richmond shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Meyer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Meyer gets a double leg takedown into Richmond's guard.#ES#
Richmond manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Richmond shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Meyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Richmond wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Meyer thumps Richmond with a low kick.
Meyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Len Richmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meyer throws a head kick but Richmond moves out of range.
Richmond is looking for a counter combo.
Nice takedown defense from Meyer. No joy for Richmond on that attempt.
Meyer scores with a jab to the body.
Meyer closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Len Richmond has been cut.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Meyer! Richmond is backing up but he can't get away as Meyer lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Richmond and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Philipp Meyer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Richmond displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lester .
Richmond wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lester misses with a double jab.
Richmond drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lester sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Lester has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richmond tries to circle away but Lester has him pinned against the cage.
Lester wants to take the fight to the mat but Richmond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Richmond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lester controlling the action here for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richmond is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lester to keep the fight standing.
Richmond is trying to push Lester away but Lester has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Richmond misses with a knee to the head.
Richmond wants to break free but Lester has control.
#T1##BC2#
Lester 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Richmond shoots in looking for a takedown but Lester manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Richmond's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Richmond goes for a double leg but Lester avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lester continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Len Richmond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lester has a takedown stuffed.
Lester throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Richmond counters with a takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Richmond remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Lester is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Richmond will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2##SUB#
Richmond swings around for an armbar but Lester sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Richmond's guard.
Lester wants to control from the top but Richmond keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richmond is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lester preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lester tries to roll over but Richmond keeps him under control.#T3#
Richmond is keen to just control but Lester is a slippery customer.
Lester wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Richmond looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Richmond is trying to work for a kimura but Lester is defending well.
Lester keeping control of the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Richmond takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Richmond prevents Lester from improving his position.
Richmond is thwarting Lester 's attempts to control the position.
Richmond is trying to control the action in half guard but Lester is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lester pushes Richmond off looking to stand but Richmond dives back in and keeps control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lester keeping hold of Richmond's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Richmond fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Lester will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Richmond is defended easily by Lester .
Lester is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Lester is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Richmond's half guard.
Richmond has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lester is working away from the top position though.
Lester wants to control but Richmond is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richmond won't allow Lester to pass to mount.
Lester thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lester wants to control but Richmond is keeping him busy. #T1#
Richmond keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lester blocks the strikes from Richmond.
Lester takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lester with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Richmond controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richmond is trying to maintain the position but Lester is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Richmond controlling the position for now.#ES#
Richmond has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lester is on him like a limpet, forcing Richmond back against the cage.
Lester drops down looking for an ankle pick but Richmond pulls his leg out and moves away.
Richmond shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lester sprawls well. Lester wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Richmond gets slowly back to his feet.
Lester throws a counter combo.
Lester keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Len Richmond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lester misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Lester keeps Richmond at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Lester clinches up with Richmond and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Lester breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Lester dives in and scores a takedown into Richmond's guard.
Lester trying to control but Richmond is working from the bottom.
Richmond wants to get back to his feet but Lester is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lester tries to free his leg and advance position but Richmond is retaining full guard.
Lester trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4##SU2#
Lester stands up and waves to Richmond to follow him.
Len Richmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Richmond enables Lester to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Richmond manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lester trying to control the position from guard on top but Richmond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lester postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Richmond has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lester has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Lester has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Lester taking a breather.#TD#
Richmond has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lester uses from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Lester showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Richmond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lester shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Richmond as he avoids it easily.
Lester shoots in but Richmond avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Richmond shoots in for a double leg but Lester sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Richmond scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Lester has one foot on Richmond's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lester rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Richmond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lester shoots in for a double leg but Richmond sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Len Richmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Lester .#CL2#
Lester moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lester tries to score a body lock takedown but Richmond shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Lester manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Richmond changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lester tries to avoid it but Richmond manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lester to the ground. Lester escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Lester drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lester has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Richmond is proving hard to escape from.
Lester passes into half guard.
Richmond trying to control from the bottom.
Lester performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Richmond controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
Richmond trying to control from the bottom.
Richmond taking some punishment here, with Lester in his half guard.
Richmond wants to control but Lester is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lester blocks the strikes from Richmond.
Lester moves into full mount! Richmond won't be happy about that!
Richmond wants to control but Lester is having none of it.#T3#
Richmond has given up his back here.
Lester trying to control.#SUB2#
Lester looking to break Richmond's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Richmond remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lester will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Richmond tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Lester swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Richmond is now in Lester 's guard. A big mistake from Lester there, giving up the dominant position!
Lester has Richmond pulled in close to control his posture.
Lester trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lester holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Richmond won't allow Lester to sweep him here.
Richmond looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lester controls Richmond momentarily but Richmond frees himself.
Lester might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Richmond haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lester keeping moving, preventing Richmond from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Lester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lester 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Lester !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Tehmezov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Richmond throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Richmond fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Tehmezov has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Tehmezov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Tehmezov.
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!
Richmond tries to clinch up but Tehmezov circles away and keeps his distance.
Tehmezov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Tehmezov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Richmond wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tehmezov manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tehmezov lands with a punch from half guard.
Tehmezov wants to control but Richmond is keeping him busy.
Richmond throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tehmezov is looking to take a break and control but Richmond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tehmezov is taking a breather. Richmond says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Richmond is trying to control but Tehmezov passes into side control!
Tehmezov taking a breather here. #T2#
Tehmezov lands a nice forearm strike.
Richmond manages to get back to half guard.
Tehmezov slows the pace down in half guard.
Tehmezov moves nicely into side control.
Richmond being controlled for a moment.
Tehmezov advances to mount. #T3#
Richmond is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tehmezov looking to control but Richmond is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tehmezov lands a big elbow.
Tehmezov drops a big elbow. That's hurt Richmond! More shots from Tehmezov and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasif Tehmezov!
During a confident post fight interview, Vasif Tehmezov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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