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Event:
RBB 20: Nurmagomedov vs Rivers
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Galato misses with a lunging right hand
and Constantine counters with a left to the body.
Galato lands with a slapping head kick.
Galato getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Constantine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Galato's coach down at Chute Coxe was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Galato's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Galato thuds his shin into the meat of Constantine's side.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Constantine!
Galato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Galato goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galato connects with a high kick.
Galato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Constantine.
Constantine throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Galato throws a head kick that misses.
Constantine is looking for a counter combo.
Galato slips under a jab.
Galato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Galato lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Galato closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Galato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Constantine.
Galato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Galato lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good shot there by Constantine.
Galato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Constantine.
Constantine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Constantine throws a monster overhand right that drops Galato! Constantine follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Constantine!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Constantine thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RBB 16: Butcher vs Timmons
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Constantine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Constantine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivers.
Constantine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rivers throws out the jab.
Jab from Constantine.
Rivers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rivers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Rivers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Constantine, pushing him back against the cage.
Rivers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivers throws a head punch that misses.
Rivers throws a head punch that misses.
Rivers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers lands with a right to the head.
Rivers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Constantine prevents a body shot from Rivers.
Rivers misses with some punches.
Constantine blocking some punches.
#T1#
Constantine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rivers is working Constantine over against the cage.
Constantine wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Rivers - that landed with a thud.
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Constantine's efforts to push away.
Rivers working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Constantine.
Rivers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Constantine's efforts to push away.
Constantine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rivers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rivers.
Constantine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Rivers.
Rivers lands with a light punch inside.
Rivers pushes Constantine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rivers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Constantine backwards.
Rivers working aggressively here.
Rivers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Rivers.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Constantine is trying to break the clinch but Rivers is controlling him.
A short right from Rivers.
Rivers digs a right hand into Constantine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Constantine's gas tank. #T3#
Constantine misses with some punches.
Rivers lands an uppercut.
Rivers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Constantine or not.
Rivers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rivers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Constantines head.
Constantine blocks an uppercut.
Rivers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rivers lands a body shot.
Constantine prevents a body shot from Rivers.
Rivers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rivers working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Rivers.
#T4#
Rivers can't find room to land a body shot as Constantine controls the action.
Rivers lands a right hand.
Rivers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivers.
Rivers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Constantine backwards.
Rivers misses with some punches.
Constantine blocking some punches.
Rivers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rivers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Constantine has had enough of the clinch but Rivers keeps him there for the moment.
Constantine is trying to break the clinch but Rivers is controlling him.
Rivers lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Rivers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Constantine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rivers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Rivers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rivers throws a punch but it's blocked by Constantine.
Rivers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rivers digs a right hand underneath Constantine's ribcage. Constantine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rivers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Constantine prevents a body shot from Rivers.
Constantine blocks a body shot from Rivers.
Rivers tries to throw a body punch but Constantine avoids it by throwing Rivers back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rivers struggles to land a body shot inside as Constantine controls his hands.
Constantine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Constantine is trying to break the clinch but Rivers is controlling him.
Rivers misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Rivers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rivers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tom Rivers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rivers cracks Constantine with a nice body shot.
A short left from Rivers.
Rivers tries a body shot but Constantine blocks it.
Constantine blocking some punches.
Rivers lands a body shot.
Rivers is working Constantine over against the cage.
Rivers lands an uppercut.
Rivers works on Constantine's body with a couple of short punches.
Rivers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Constantine backwards.
Constantine looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rivers misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Rivers scores with a shoulder strike.
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivers misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rivers has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Rivers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Constantine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rivers scores with a shot to the side of Constantine's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rivers.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
Rivers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Constantine's elbow.
Constantine prevents a body shot from Rivers.
Rivers keeps control of Constantine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Constantine uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Rivers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rivers lands a hook that snaps the head of Constantine backwards.
Constantine working hard to break the clinch.
Rivers working aggressively here.
Rivers is leaning against Constantine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rivers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Constantine blocking some punches.
Constantine blocking some punches.
Constantine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Constantine's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Rivers is leaning against Constantine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rivers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Constantine tries to break free but Rivers pushes him back against the cage.
Rivers has a couple of punches blocked by Constantine.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Constantine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
Rivers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Constantine's elbow.
Rivers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rivers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rivers lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Constantine tries to break free but Rivers pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Rivers dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Rivers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rivers lands an uppercut.
Rivers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Constantine blocking some punches.
Rivers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Constantine is rocked!
Rivers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Constantine can do to turn this around?
Rivers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rivers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Constantine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivers throws a punch but it's blocked by Constantine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Constantine can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Constantine.
Rivers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Rivers struggles to land a body shot inside as Constantine controls his hands.
Constantine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rivers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rivers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivers.
Constantine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rivers tries to throw a body punch but Constantine avoids it by throwing Rivers back against the cage.
Rivers blocks an uppercut.
Rivers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rivers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rivers misses with some punches.
#T2#
Rivers prevents Constantine from breaking the clinch.
Rivers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rivers scores with a hook to the body.
Constantine prevents a body shot from Rivers.
Rivers lands with a right to the head.
Rivers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Constantine is looking to break free of the clinch but Rivers has double underhooks.
Rivers tries a body shot but Constantine blocks it.
Rivers misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rivers.
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!
Rivers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rivers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tom Rivers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Constantine tries to break free but Rivers pushes him back against the cage.
Rivers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rivers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Constantine is trying to force a seperation but Rivers has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rivers.
Rivers working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Constantine tries to break the clinch but Rivers is controlling the position.
Joe Constantine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rivers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Constantine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Constantine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Constantine backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:25
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Rivers!
After the fight, Tom Rivers 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:
RBB 13: Lewis vs Butcher
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Park has Constantine up against the cage in a clinch.
Park blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Park trying to land knees to the body.
Park stalling.
Park's coach down at The Bear's Den ($300) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Park's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Park jumps guard but Constantine turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Park goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Park pressing his opponent against the cage.
Constantine blocks a body shot from Park.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Park's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Park tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Constantine just stands there and leans against the cage.
Park can't find room to land a body shot as Constantine controls the action.
Park wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Constantine has him pressed against the cage.
Constantine is trying to break the clinch but Park has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Park with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Constantine prevents a body shot from Park.
Park keeps control of Constantine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Constantine's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Park just leaning against Constantine, taking a breather.
Park tries a knee to the head but Constantine blocks it.
Park tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Constantine avoids it.
Park wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Constantine has him pressed against the cage.
Constantine can't break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Park - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Constantine is trying to break the clinch but Park is controlling him.
Constantine definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Constantine tries to stall but Park uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Park tries a body shot but Constantine blocks it.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Park stalling.
Park tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Constantine's elbow.
Park doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Park tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Park has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Constantine is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Joe Constantine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Park.
Constantine being controlled against the cage.
Park misses with a punch to the body.
Park wants to get back to striking at distance but Constantine won't allow it.
Park blocking some punches.
Park fails to pull guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Park.
Park tries to work over Constantine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Park is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Constantine is defending well for now.#T3#
Park tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Constantine can't break the clinch.
Constantine blocks an uppercut.
Park fails to pull guard.
Constantine prevents the takedown attempt.
Constantine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Park tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Constantine smiles and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Park misses with a jab, cross combination.
Constantine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD#
Constantine lands a big right hand that sends Park crashing to the mat! Constantine stays standing though and waves Park back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Richard Park has been cut.
The fighters circling - Constantine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Park misses with a body shot.
Constantine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Constantine Throws a clean left jab. Constantine Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Park's chin! Park crumbles to the ground and Constantine follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Constantine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe Constantine!
A victorious Joe Constantine thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
RBB 10: Toure vs Lewis
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Nurmagomedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Constantine to the ground. Nurmagomedov is now in Constantine's guard.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Constantine is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nurmagomedov, into his guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov has his foot on Constantine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Constantine works his way back into a safe position though.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Constantine controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Constantine is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Constantine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Constantine is one step ahead there.
Constantine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmagomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Constantine tries to stand but Nurmagomedov is controlling from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Nurmagomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurmagomedov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Constantine wanted to stand there but Nurmagomedov had control of the position. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Nurmagomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Constantine has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nurmagomedov is proving hard to escape from.
Constantine is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov has his foot on Constantine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Constantine works his way back into a safe position though.
Constantine looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nurmagomedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nurmagomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Constantine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nurmagomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Constantine has managed to get both his arms back between Nurmagomedov's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Constantine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nurmagomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Constantine has managed to get both his arms back between Nurmagomedov's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Nurmagomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Constantine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nurmagomedov controls Constantine momentarily but Constantine frees himself.
Constantine tries to stand but Nurmagomedov is controlling from the bottom.
Constantine won't allow Nurmagomedov to sweep him here.
Nurmagomedov is trying to keep Constantine in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a triangle but Constantine pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Constantine has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nurmagomedov is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov has his feet on Constantine's thighs here. He's pushed Constantine off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Constantine screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fedor Nurmagomedov!
As Fedor Nurmagomedov got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thanks, guys! We trained hard and the strategy paid off. '.
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Event:
RBB: Fight Night II
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Constantine lands a glancing blow to the side of Smarks's head.
Smarks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Constantine as he avoids it easily.
Smarks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#
Smarks is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Constantine knocks Smarks out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Constantine!
A victorious Joe Constantine thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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