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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Flik shoots for a takedown but Rivers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Flik shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rivers defends it nicely.
Flik shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rivers defends it nicely.
As Flik looks to move away, Rivers throws a big counter combo but Flik just gets out of the way.
Cliff Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fauzan Flik.
Flik connects with a leg kick. Rivers looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rivers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Flik's half guard.
Flik wants to control but Rivers is keeping busy.
#SU#
Rivers gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T1#
Rivers fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Rivers gets a double leg takedown into Flik's guard.
Rivers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rivers won't allow Flik to sweep him here.
Rivers postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rivers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU#
Rivers stands and steps away. Flik gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fauzan Flik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers moves out of range of the body kick from Flik.
Rivers appears to be looking for a big counter.
Flik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rivers counters with a two punch combo.
Flik looks winded!
Flik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rivers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Flik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flik shoots for a double leg takedown but Rivers sprawls well. He's pushed Flik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Rivers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers staying calm.#SUB#
Rivers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Rivers is trying to get an arm triangle but Flik is defending well. #T3#
Flik is trying to escape the position but Rivers is controlling the position. #SU#
Rivers decides to stand back up. #TD#
Rivers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Flik's half guard.#SU#
Rivers decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
Rivers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Rivers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4##SUB#
Rivers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Flik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A lull in the action here as Rivers stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Rivers dominated that round.
That's time! Rivers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Flik dives in and grabs Rivers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rivers pushes down on Flik's head and hops out.
Flik wants to clinch but Rivers slips to the side
and Rivers counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Rivers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Flik kicks Rivers off and gets back to his feet.
Rivers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Flik tries to clinch there but Rivers circles away.
Flik tries to close the distance and clinch but Rivers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flik throws a right hand that Rivers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rivers also avoids with ease.
Flik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rivers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flik wants to clinch but Rivers slips to the side
and Rivers counters with a nice body shot.
Flik misses with a left hand
and Rivers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Flik is breathing heavily.
Rivers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flik.
Cliff Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fauzan Flik.#T1##TD#
Rivers shoots in and gets a takedown into Flik's guard.
Flik being controlled here, momentarily.
Rivers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flik can do to turn this around?#SU#
Rivers gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2##TD#
Rivers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU#
Rivers stands and steps away. Flik gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Flik misses with a kick to the body
and Rivers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rivers misses with a two punch combination.
Flik with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rivers counters with a nice body shot.
Cliff Rivers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!#TD#
Rivers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rivers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Flik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivers is looking to work some ground and pound but Flik has wrist control.
Rivers postures up and lands a big shot to Flik's brow. #T3#
Rivers looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU#
Rivers stands up and waves to Flik to follow him.
Flik takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Flik is looking to clinch but Rivers is avoiding it.
#T4#
Rivers stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Rivers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rivers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Rivers decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rivers lands a nice shot to the body.
Flik fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Rivers dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rivers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Rivers gets tackled into the cage by Flik. Flik maintains the clinch.
Flik looking to throw knees to the head but Rivers is blocking nicely.
Flik misses with some punches.
Flik missing with knees to the body.
Flik drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rivers blocks an elbow strike from Flik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rivers jumps into guard, dragging Flik to the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rivers is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Rivers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rivers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SU#
Rivers decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Flik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rivers avoids the body shot from Flik.
Rivers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Flik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Rivers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Flik.
Flik throws a head kick but Rivers moves out of range.
#CL#
Rivers gets a clinch.
Rivers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Flik.
Flik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rivers.
Flik with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rivers is working Flik over against the cage.
Rivers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rivers tries to throw a body punch but Flik avoids it by throwing Rivers back against the cage. #T2#
Flik tries to land knees in the clinch but Rivers avoids the damage to the body.
Flik is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rivers.
Rivers missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Rivers manages to pull guard.
Rivers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Flik wants to stand but Rivers is controlling his posture from full guard.
Flik looking to sit in guard and control but Rivers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3##SU#
Flik is working an open guard so Rivers takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Rivers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Flik is wriggling around but Rivers manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Flik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rivers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cliff Rivers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4##SU#
Rivers decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
Rivers dives in and scores a takedown into Flik's guard.
Rivers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rivers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Flik is trying to control the position but Rivers postures up. #SUB#
Rivers drops back looking for a leg! Flik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flik manages to kick Rivers off! Rivers jumps back into Flik's guard. #SUB#
Rivers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fauzan Flik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cliff Rivers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Rivers gets to his feet. Flik looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cliff Rivers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rivers, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cliff Rivers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Joen moves into the clinch.
Joen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Joen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Joen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rivers just stands there and leans against the cage.
Joen lands an elbow inside that Rivers shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Cliff Rivers has been cut.
Rivers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Joen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joen moves in looking to clinch but Rivers pushes him off.
Joen fails with a takedown attempt.
Cliff Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keris Joen.
Rivers fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rivers feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T1#
Rivers is working Joen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rivers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joen is trying to keep Rivers in close.
Rivers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU#
Rivers gets to his feet. Joen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Joen shoots in looking for a takedown. Rivers tries to sprawl out of it but Joen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rivers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Joen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Joen shoots in looking for a takedown. Rivers tries to sprawl out of it but Joen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rivers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rivers dives in for a single leg takedown but Joen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Rivers gets tackled into the cage by Joen. Joen maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Joen breaks the clinch.
Rivers stuffs the takedown attempt from Joen. Joen gets slowly back to his feet.
Joen has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Rivers gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Rivers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rivers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Joen trying to remain calm as Rivers controls from the top position.
Rivers'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.
Rivers working away.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rivers just content to control the position.
Joen is trying to get back to half guard.
Rivers wants to stand but Joen is controlling his arm.
Joen tries to bench press Rivers off him but Rivers keeps the position.
Rivers in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Joen is looking to reverse the position.
Joen looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rivers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Joen is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Rivers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cliff Rivers'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.
#R2#
Rivers darts in looking for a takedown but Joen gets double underhooks and turns Rivers into the cage.
Joen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rivers with a body shot.
Joen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rivers as he avoids it easily.
Rivers dodges the punch combination from Joen.
Joen wants to clinch up but Rivers keeps it at a distance.
Joen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivers.
Rivers keeps the fight on the outside.
Joen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rivers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers leaves Joen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Keris Joen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Joen moves into range and clinches up with Rivers.#T1##TD#
Rivers pulls guard successfully.
Rivers is trying to keep Joen in close.
Rivers wants to stand up but Joen is controlling him. #SU2#
Joen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Joen gets caught napping as Rivers dives in and scores a takedown. Joen manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Joen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T2#
Joen has his takedown stuffed
and Rivers counters with a left and a right that stings Joen.
Cliff Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keris Joen.
Joen is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers stuffs the takedown.
Joen throws a series of punches but Rivers moves out of range.
Rivers shoots in and drives through. Joen sprawls well.
Joen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rivers dives in and grabs Joen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joen pushes down on Rivers's head and hops out.
Joen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rivers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Joen wants to clinch.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Rivers.
No luck for Rivers with that takedown attempt.
Joen misses with a takedown attempt - Rivers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Joen tries for a takedown but Rivers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rivers throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Joen tries to clinch up
and Rivers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cliff Rivers is winning the standup battle so far.
Joen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivers.
And Joen tries to counter it with a takedown but Rivers pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Rivers fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Joen to the ground. Rivers is now in Joen's guard.#ES2#
Joen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rivers off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rivers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Joen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Joen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rivers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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 Cliff Rivers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cliff Rivers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Rivers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Joen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rivers.
Rivers trying to control the pace.
Joen is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rivers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Joen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rivers is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Joen trying to control here.
Joen gets full guard.
Rivers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Joen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Rivers postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Joen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rivers, into his guard. #REVB#
Rivers is looking to stand up but Joen isn't so interested in that idea.
Joen looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB2#
Joen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rivers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rivers has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Joen trying to control the position.
Cliff Rivers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joen wants to stand and escape but Rivers is having none of it. #SUB#
Rivers drops back looking for a leg! Joen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joen manages to kick Rivers off! Rivers jumps back into Joen's guard.
Rivers is working Joen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Rivers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU#
Rivers gets to his feet. Joen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cliff Rivers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Joen with that takedown attempt.
Joen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rivers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Joen tries to counter with a clinch but Rivers shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Rivers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Joen's half guard.#T4#
Joen trying to control here.
Rivers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rivers seems to be looking for submissions.
Rivers takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keris Joen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cliff Rivers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Joen is trying to stand back up but Rivers is controlling him
And that's the end of the fight!
Cliff Rivers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rivers, 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cliff Rivers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Rivers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edgar.#TD#
Rivers drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rivers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Edgar works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU#
Rivers stands up and waves to Edgar to follow him.
Rivers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edgar.
Frankie Edgar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edgar swings widly with a right hand
and Rivers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rivers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Edgar looks winded!
Edgar misses with a straight left. #CL#
Rivers moves into range and clinches up with Edgar.#TD#
Rivers pulls guard effortlessly.
Edgar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Edgar preventing the sweep.
Rivers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #ES#
Rivers scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers dodges the punch combination from Edgar.
Rivers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Rivers moves away from the strike by Edgar. #TD#
Rivers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Edgar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Edgar bucks up and tries to throw Rivers off but instead Rivers has got his back!
Rivers 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.#SUB#
Rivers is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Edgar is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cliff Rivers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Rivers tries for a takedown but Collis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rivers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Collis unleashes a big counter combination but Rivers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rivers darts in looking for a takedown but Collis gets double underhooks and turns Rivers into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Rivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Collis moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Rivers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Collis misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Rivers tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2#
Collis gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers tries to pull guard but Collis holds him up against the cage and eventually Rivers drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Rivers breaks the clinch.
Collis throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Collis throws a combination. Rivers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Rivers gets tackled into the cage by Collis. Collis maintains the clinch.
Collis is looking to break free of the clinch but Rivers has double underhooks. #BC#
Rivers breaks from the clinch.
Rivers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Collis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rivers sets himself, and Collis steps forward looking for the clinch! Rivers avoids it this time.#CL2#
Collis moves into range and clinches up with Rivers.
Rivers has had enough of the clinch but Collis keeps him there for the moment.
Rivers tries to pull guard but Collis holds him up against the cage and eventually Rivers drops back down to his feet.
Rivers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rivers is trying to push Collis away but Collis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Rivers has Collis pressed against the cage, preventing Collis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Rivers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Collis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rivers checks a leg kick.
Collis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rivers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Collis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers blocks a head kick by Collis.
Rivers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Collis throws a nice looking combination but Rivers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Collis. Beautiful body shot.
Rivers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collis was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivers.
Rivers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Collis swivels and escapes.
Collis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rivers dodges the punch combination from Collis.
It looked like Rivers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Collis throws a one two combo.
Collis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Rivers tries for a takedown but Collis circles away easily
and Collis counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Rivers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Collis to the mat! Collis manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Collis manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Rivers is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rivers just misses with a elbow thrown towards Collis's brow.
Collis tries to circle away but Rivers has him pinned against the cage.
Rivers wants to get back to striking at distance but Collis won't allow it.
Collis can't break the clinch.
Rivers looking to stall.
#BC#
Rivers manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Collis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Collis closes the distance and pushes Rivers back into the cage.
Collis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Collis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rivers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Collis's efforts to push away.#BC#
Rivers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Collis scores with a three punch combo!
Collis tries a head kick but it misses.
Collis scores with a one two! Rivers had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers has his takedown stuffed
and Collis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Rivers is rocked!
Collis catches Rivers with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Rivers forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Max Collis!
Max Collis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Allin gets the takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB2#
Allin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Rivers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Allin wants to stand but Rivers has his arm trapped. #SUB2#
Allin is trying to get an arm triangle but Rivers is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Allin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Rivers is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Allin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Allin wants to control but Rivers is keeping him busy.
Rivers is trying to buck Allin off.
Allin tries to advance to mount but Rivers denies him.
Allin prevents Rivers from escaping the position.
Allin is looking to take a break and control but Rivers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Allin throws a low kick but Rivers avoids it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rivers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Allin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
GG Allin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Allin clinches up against the cage.
Rivers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Allin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Rivers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rivers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Allin counters with a left and a right that stings Rivers.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rivers checks a leg kick. #TD#
Rivers scores with a takedown into Allin's guard.
Rivers showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Allin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Allin keeping moving, preventing Rivers from controlling successfully.
Allin wants to improve his position but instead Rivers has moved into half guard.
#SU#
Rivers decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
Rivers gets tackled into the cage by Allin. Allin maintains the clinch. #BC#
Rivers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Allin dives in and scores a takedown into Rivers's guard.
Allin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rivers is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rivers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Allin defends well.#T4#
Rivers wants to sweep but no luck.
Rivers is breathing heavily.
Allin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Allin is pushing down on Rivers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rivers is fighting to maintain full guard but Allin has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rivers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rivers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Allin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
GG Allin dominated that 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.
#R2#
Allin tries to land a front kick but Rivers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Allin swings for the body but Rivers moves out of range.
#CL2#
Allin has closed the distance and engaged Rivers in a clinch.
Allin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Allin pulls Rivers into guard.
Rivers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rivers is looking to stand up but Allin won't let him.
Rivers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Allin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rivers trying to control but Allin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allin has control of Rivers's left arm, preventing Rivers from doing any damage. #T1#
Allin controls Rivers momentarily but Rivers frees himself. #SUB2#
Allin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rivers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rivers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rivers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Allin's guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Allin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rivers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Allin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Allin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allin sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Allin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rivers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Allin trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Allin lands a couple of elbows.
Rivers will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T3#
Allin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Allin drives through with a takedown into Rivers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rivers is looking to stand up but Allin isn't so interested in that idea.
Allin postures up.
Rivers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Allin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rivers's head.
Rivers working a defensive guard here.
Allin looking to sit in guard and control but Rivers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Allin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rivers postures up in Allin's guard and throws a big left but Allin blocks it. #SUB#
Rivers drops back looking for a leg! Allin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Allin manages to kick Rivers off! Rivers jumps back into Allin's guard.
Rivers trying to control but Allin is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rivers wants to control from the top but Allin keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
GG Allin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rivers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Allin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rivers sprawls well initially but Allin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Allin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Allin is pressing down on Rivers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rivers is holding on for now.
Allin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Allin wants to pass to mount but Rivers is defending the position.
Nice strikes from Allin there.
Allin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Allin is looking to take a break and control but Rivers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rivers tries to get to full guard but Allin has control of the leg. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rivers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rivers.
Allin landing some decent shots from guard.
GG Allin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Allin stays in close to Rivers's body and controls the position.
Rivers trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Allin is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Allin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Allin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rivers on his heels. He'll look to pass Rivers's guard now, I'm sure.
Rivers is trying to control the position but Allin postures up.
Allin trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Rivers controls Allin momentarily but Allin frees himself. #T4#
Allin wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
Allin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Allin looking to sit in guard and control but Rivers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rivers trying to control the position from guard on top but Allin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rivers.
Cliff Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
GG Allin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Allin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
GG Allin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Allin 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... GG Allin!
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