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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oj Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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183 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Travis Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oj Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Simpson will feel that in the morning.
Simpson slips a straight right by Riley.
Riley throws a hook but Simpson avoids it easily.
Riley throws the left hand but Simpson avoids the punch easily.
Riley misses the shot to the body.
Simpson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Simpson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Oj Simpson has been cut.
Simpson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Riley or not.
Riley tries a body shot but Simpson blocks it.
Riley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Riley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Riley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simpson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simpson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simpson trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom.
Simpson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Riley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Riley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Simpson is looking to work some ground and pound but Riley has wrist control.
Riley working for a triangle but Simpson defends it easily.
Simpson preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simpson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simpson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simpson throws an elbow that misses. Riley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Simpson's guard. Nice move by Riley!
Riley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riley won't allow Simpson to get back to his feet.
Riley throws an elbow that misses. Simpson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Riley's guard. Nice move by Simpson!
Riley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Simpson passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Simpson misses with a head shot. Riley uses the momentum to regain guard.
Simpson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Riley's head.
Simpson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Riley keeps moving.
Simpson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley is looking for a triangle but Simpson pushes his legs off easily.
Simpson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Riley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Simpson looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson stopping the sweep attempt from Riley.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Riley is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Travis Riley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oj Simpson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Riley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Riley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Simpson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Simpson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Riley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simpson lands a really nice looking cross but Riley seems unphased.
Riley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Riley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simpson needs to keep his hands up - Riley had a free shot at his head there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Riley.
Riley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simpson moves into the clinch.
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!
Simpson tries to throw a body punch but Riley avoids it by throwing Simpson back against the cage.
Riley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley avoiding damage.
Riley blocks an elbow strike.
Riley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Simpson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riley is trying to drag Simpson to the mat but Simpson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Riley has Simpson pushed against the cage.
Simpson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riley scores with a shot to the side of Simpson's head.
Simpson is trying to force a seperation but Riley has the dominant position.
Simpson has a couple of punches blocked by Riley.
Simpson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simpson misses with some punches.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riley avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simpson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Riley tries to work over Simpson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Riley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Riley misses with some punches.
Riley is working Simpson over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Riley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simpson breaks the clinch.
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut there from Riley.
Riley defending well as Simpson loads up on a big left hand.
Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson misses with a body shot.
Simpson blocks a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Riley. Simpson shrugs it off though.
Riley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Riley scores with a leg kick.
Riley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riley looks for a takedown but Simpson sprawls well.
Riley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Simpson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simpson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Simpson shoots in looking for a takedown but Riley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simpson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Simpson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riley.
Riley leaves Simpson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riley scores with a decent looking hook.
Riley misses with the combination.
Riley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Riley misses with a takedown attempt - Simpson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riley misses with a double jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riley moves out of range of the strikes.
Riley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Simpson tries a head kick but it misses.
Riley scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Riley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oj Simpson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Simpson takes one to the chin there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Simpson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Riley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Riley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Riley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Simpson feints and then cracks Riley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Riley down.
Riley throws a hook but Simpson avoids it easily.
Riley throws a hook but Simpson blocks it.
A jab from Simpson misses.
Simpson avoids the body shot from Riley.
Riley throws a shot from downtown. Simpson moves away and avoids it.
Simpson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Riley.
Riley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simpson throws a sloppy head kick and Riley moves out of range easily.
Simpson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Simpson lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Riley looks to score with a jab to the body but Simpson is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Simpson.
Simpson defending well as Riley loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Simpson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Simpson misses with a wild combination.
Simpson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Riley avoids the head kick by Simpson.
Simpson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riley takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
Riley takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a body shot.
Travis Riley is winning the standup battle so far.
Riley throws a hook but Simpson avoids it easily.
Simpson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Riley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Simpson moves forwards but Riley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson misses with a looping left.
Riley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simpson doesn't seem bothered though.
Simpson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Riley.
Travis Riley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simpson blocks a head kick by Riley.
The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simpson moves out of range as Riley strikes.
Riley blocks a head kick by Simpson.
A good leg kick by Riley.
A clash of legs there as Simpson blocks the low kick.
Oj Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson's corner calls for a 1-2. Simpson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Simpson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Riley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simpson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Simpson throws a poor cross that misses
and Riley counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Simpson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Simpson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riley scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Riley.
Riley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simpson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Riley looks to score with a jab to the body but Simpson is just out of range.
Simpson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Riley. Riley obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Riley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a low kick but Riley avoids it.
Riley feints and then cracks Simpson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Simpson down.
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riley.
Riley throws a front kick aimed at Simpson's knee but Simpson avoids it well.
Riley ducks under a wild hook from Simpson.
Riley thows a body shot but no joy.
Simpson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Riley connects with a right hand. Simpson shakes it off.
Riley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Simpson's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley throws an overhand right that lands on Simpson's shoulder, as Simpson tries to avoid the shot.
Simpson throws a hook but Riley blocks it.
Simpson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Riley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Riley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Riley!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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