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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rick Richardson (ranked 1732 p4p, 1147 weight class) and Aslanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 191 p4p, 128 weight class). Richardson comes into the arena with Make The Money blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Akhtankhanov.
Richardson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
Richardson misses with a straight right.
A jab from Richardson misses.
Akhtankhanov walks into a straight right hand from Richardson.
Richardson cracks Akhtankhanov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Richardson throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Richardson.
Akhtankhanov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Some bone on bone action there as Richardson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Richardson slips under a jab.
Richardson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richardson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Richardson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Akhtankhanov misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Richardson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Richardson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Richardson's ribcage but misses.
Richardson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Akhtankhanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Richardson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Richardson misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov feints a counter leg kick.
Richardson connects with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Richardson was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov with a nice calf kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. That's going to slow Richardson down.
Richardson throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov tried to score with a low kick but Richardson checks it.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Richardson avoids it.
Richardson dodges the punch combination from Akhtankhanov.
Richardson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Richardson misses with a straight right.
Richardson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Richardson slips under a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Richardson throwing a counter right hand but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Richardson misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by Richardson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Richardson.
Richardson loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Richardson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Richardson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Richardson lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richardson.
Richardson thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Richardson.
Richardson misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Richardson misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Richardson.
Rick Richardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Richardson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Richardson.
A telegraphed right hand from Richardson misses the target.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Richardson avoids it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick as Richardson jumps back.
Richardson tests Akhtankhanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Richardson.
Richardson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
Richardson throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Richardson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov stuns Richardson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richardson.
Akhtankhanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
Good exchange - Akhtankhanov coming out on top.
Richardson looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Richardson misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Richardson staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick that knocks Richardson off balance momentarily.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Richardson throws out a loose jab but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Richardson moves out of range.
Richardson ducks right into an uppercut from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Richardson is just out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a right hand that Richardson ducks under and follows up with a left that Richardson also avoids with ease.
Richardson thuds his right hand into Akhtankhanov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akhtankhanov stuns Richardson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richardson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Richardson scores with a jab.
Richardson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
No joy there for Akhtankhanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov cracks a nice hook into Richardson's ribs.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
Akhtankhanov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Richardson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akhtankhanov scrambles back to his feet.
Richardson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Richardson throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Richardson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Richardson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Richardson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but Richardson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Richardson ducked under it nicely.
Richardson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov lands the left hand.
The fighters circling - Richardson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but Richardson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Richardson staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov lands a slapping body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Richardson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. That's going to slow Richardson down.
Richardson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Richardson ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Nice straight punches there by Richardson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Richardson.
Akhtankhanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rick Richardson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Richardson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richardson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick as Richardson jumps back.
It looked like Richardson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richardson.
Richardson misses with a straight right.
Richardson missing with a left hand there. Akhtankhanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Akhtankhanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Richardson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big left from Richardson misses.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Richardson strikes.
Richardson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Akhtankhanov counters with an inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice strike.
Akhtankhanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Rick Richardson is winning the standup battle so far.
Richardson throws a big shot that misses.
Akhtankhanov blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richardson.
It looked like Richardson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Richardson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Richardson.
Richardson misses with a straight right.
Jab from Richardson.
Richardson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akhtankhanov momentarily.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from Richardson.
Akhtankhanov is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Richardson misses.
Richardson throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Richardson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov.
Richardson defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Richardson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akhtankhanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Richardson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Richardson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Richardson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Richardson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richardson.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Richardson.
Richardson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richardson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richardson throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Akhtankhanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Richardson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick that knocks Richardson off balance momentarily.
Richardson throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Richardson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Richardson throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Richardson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Richardson.
Richardson looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Richardson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Richardson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov wants to counter with a clinch but Richardson pushes him away.
Richardson misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Akhtankhanov. That snapped Richardson's head back.
Richardson slips a jab from Akhtankhanov.
A slow jab from Richardson misses its intended target.
Richardson misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richardson.
Richardson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akhtankhanov.
A little jabbing left from Akhtankhanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Akhtankhanov.
A big right from Richardson misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akhtankhanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
Richardson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akhtankhanov scores with a shot to the body.
Richardson scores with a nice strike.
Richardson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Richardson misses with a straight left.
Richardson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Richardson avoids it easily.
Richardson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Richardson looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Richardson lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circling - Richardson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Richardson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akhtankhanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Richardson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Richardson misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richardson throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Richardson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Richardson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Richardson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from Richardson.
Akhtankhanov 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.
Akhtankhanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good work by Richardson as he checks the leg kick.
Richardson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov thumps Richardson with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Richardson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richardson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akhtankhanov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Richardson moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Nice uppercut there from Richardson.
Richardson throws a body shot but no joy.
Akhtankhanov needs to keep his hands up - Richardson had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Richardson misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
A jab from Richardson misses.
A little jabbing left from Akhtankhanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richardson throws a big shot that misses.
Richardson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Richardson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richardson looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richardson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rick Richardson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Richardson's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Richardson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Richardson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Richardson throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Richardson loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Richardson jabs at Akhtankhanov's body.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from Richardson.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Richardson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richardson manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Richardson's shoulder, as Richardson tries to avoid the shot.
Richardson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akhtankhanov counters with a straight right hand.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richardson.
Richardson takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Richardson.
Richardson looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
Richardson throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Richardson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov misses with a leg kick.
Richardson throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akhtankhanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Richardson's head.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but Richardson is out of range.
Richardson is looking to clinch.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
Akhtankhanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Richardson is out of range.
Richardson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Richardson.
Akhtankhanov scores with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Richardson.
Richardson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richardson was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Good work by Richardson as he checks the leg kick.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
Richardson scores with a jab. Akhtankhanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Richardson moves out of range.
Richardson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
Richardson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Richardson ducked under it nicely.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richardson.
A telegraphed right hand from Richardson misses the target.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rick Richardson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Richardson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a good low kick that Richardson was not able to check.
Akhtankhanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Richardson is out of range.
Richardson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick, looking for Richardson's leg but Richardson calmly moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richardson lands with a good body shot.
Richardson scores with a jab to the head.
Richardson slips under a jab.
Richardson throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Richardson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richardson throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov jabs at Richardson's body.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Richardson avoids it easily.
Richardson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body kick.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richardson scores with a head kick. Akhtankhanov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Richardson.
Richardson with a jab.
Akhtankhanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Richardson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Richardson throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richardson.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Richardson throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Akhtankhanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Richardson looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick that misses.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Richardson misses with a lunging right hand
and Akhtankhanov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Richardson looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Richardson throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richardson throws out the jab.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Richardson moved out of range nicely.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Richardson's shoulder, as Richardson tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Richardson misses the target.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Richardson is able to avoid easily.
Richardson looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Richardson throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhtankhanov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Richardson moves out of range.
Richardson lands a really nice looking cross but Akhtankhanov seems unphased.
A clash of legs there as Richardson blocks the low kick.
Richardson blocks a leg kick.
Richardson slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
Richardson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Richardson checks it.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Richardson's shoulder, as Richardson tries to avoid the shot.
Jab from Richardson.
Richardson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Richardson jabs Akhtankhanov right on the nose. Akhtankhanov blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov throws a front kick aimed at Richardson's knee but Richardson avoids it well.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Richardson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Richardson down.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aslanbek Akhtankhanov.
Well Richardson 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Richardson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rick Richardson waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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