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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 14
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Molloway drives through and clinches with Sykes against the cage.
Molloway connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Riley Sykes has been cut.
Molloway connects with a knee to the head.
Molloway unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sykes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Molloway landing knees to the body.
#KD#
Molloway has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Sykes goes down! Molloway dives on top of him - Sykes manages to get guard.
#ROC#
Sykes is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molloway works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sykes is still in real trouble! Can Molloway finish him?
Molloway is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Molloway has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Sykes is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hax Molloway!
Hax Molloway bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 17
Date: Nov 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Sykes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sykes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morales.
Morales throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Sykes counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Sykes decides to stand back up.
Sykes lands a two punch combo.
#TD#
Sykes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Morales looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Sykes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Morales's legs.
Sykes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Morales down.
Sykes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Morales is trying to buck Sykes off.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Morales taking punishment in the form of punches.
Morales bucks up and tries to throw Sykes off but instead Sykes has got his back!
Morales is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Sykes looking for the choke but no joy.
Sykes controls the position.#T2#
Morales is trying to stand back up.
Sykes misses with a punch to the head. #SUB#
Morales preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sykes.
Sykes tries to get the hooks in deep but Morales pushed the leg off. #T3#
Morales trying to get back to his feet but Sykes is in full control for now. #ES2#
Morales is trying to shake Sykes off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Sykes won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sykes.
Sykes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morales.#T4#
Sykes ducks under a wild hook from Morales.
Morales misses with a right hand #TD#
and Sykes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Morales! #ES2#
Morales sneaks out the side door and pushes Sykes away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Martin Morales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sykes is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sykes moves out of range as Morales strikes.
Sykes fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Morales misses.
Sykes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Morales misses.
Sykes slips a straight right by Morales.
Morales thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morales throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
so Sykes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Morales has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sykes has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
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 Riley Sykes will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A slow jab from Morales misses its intended target.
Martin Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykes shoots in but Morales avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morales throws a jab but it's blocked by Sykes.
Sykes throws a quick counter head kick but Morales was just out of range.
Morales misses with a hook.
Morales throws a right hand that misses
and Sykes counters with a nice uppercut.
Morales misses with a hook. Sykes ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Sykes.
A telegraphed right hand from Morales misses the target.
Morales swats away the attempt to clinch by Sykes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales lands a nice shot that snaps Sykes's head back.
Morales looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Morales slaps away a takedown attempt from Sykes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sykes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morales's waist but Morales gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sykes off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Sykes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Morales loads up on a big right hand but Sykes slips the punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sykes shoots in looking for a takedown but Morales manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sykes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Morales misses.
Morales throws a hook to the side of Sykes's head but Sykes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sykes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Morales.
Morales misses with a looping right.
Martin Morales seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morales misses with a looping left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sykes.
Sykes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sykes needs to keep his hands up - Morales had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#
It looks like Riley Sykes has been cut.
Morales looks to land a right hand but Sykes moved out of range.
Morales fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sykes on the side of the head.
A big left from Morales misses.
Sykes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Morales connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sykes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morales might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Morales misses with a straight right.
Sykes throwing a counter right hand but Morales manages to avoid it.#T2#
Morales fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morales with a hook.#ROC2#
Sykes is rocked!
Sykes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morales.
Oh Sykes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morales throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sykes seems to have got his legs back now.
Morales swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sykes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morales.
Morales misses with an uppercut. Sykes saw that one coming.
Morales throws a lazy right hand but Sykes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morales stuffs the takedown attempt from Sykes. Sykes gets slowly back to his feet.
Sykes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morales.
It looked like Sykes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morales has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sykes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sykes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morales.
Sykes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morales throws out the jab. #T3#
Morales waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykes.
The crowd cheers as Morales lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sykes doesn't seem phased though.
Morales throws a hook to the side of Sykes's head but Sykes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morales swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Morales misses the target. #TD#
Sykes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Morales!
Morales wants to get back to his feet.
Sykes is chipping away with strikes.
Sykes tries to move to mount but Morales blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
Sykes tries to advance to mount but Morales instead regains half guard.
Sykes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morales does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #ES2#
Morales has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sykes is on him like a limpet, forcing Morales back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Morales.
Morales lands with a right to the head.
Morales misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Morales showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Riley Sykes's cut.
That's time! Sykes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Morales loads up on a big right hand but Sykes slips the punch.
Morales throws the left hand but Sykes avoids the punch easily.
Sykes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morales loads up on a big right hand but Sykes slips the punch.
Morales loads up on a big right hand but Sykes slips the punch.
Sykes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morales's waist but Morales gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sykes off to one side. #TD#
Sykes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Morales's half guard.
Morales is trying to stand up here but Sykes is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morales knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #ES2#
Morales kicks off Sykes and gets to his feet. #T1#
Morales throws a hook but Sykes blocks it.
Morales looks to land a right hand but Sykes moved out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Sykes dives in and scores a takedown into Morales's guard.#ES2#
Morales manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morales.
Morales has a couple of punches blocked by Sykes.
Morales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morales throws a head punch that misses.
Morales has a couple of punches blocked by Sykes.
Morales scores with a shot to the side of Sykes's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morales fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morales misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Morales gets through Sykes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Morales lands a nice uppercut.
Sykes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Morales after a bit of a struggle.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morales lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sykes backwards.
Morales misses with the head strike.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morales misses with the head strike.
Morales has a couple of punches blocked by Sykes.
Morales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykes is trying to pull guard but Morales has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Sykes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morales misses with some punches.
Morales fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morales fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykes blocks an uppercut.
Sykes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morales misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morales.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morales.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sykes is trying to pull guard but Morales turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Morales lands a hook that snaps the head of Sykes backwards. #T4#
Morales gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sykes.
Morales pushes Sykes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Morales scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morales dodges an elbow strike from Sykes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morales.
Morales has a couple of punches blocked by Sykes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykes misses with a knee strike.
Sykes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morales lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Morales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morales 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Morales!
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 15
Date: Oct 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Sykes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aoki quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Aoki manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Sykes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aoki to the mat! Aoki manages to get full guard.
Sykes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sykes looking to sit in guard and control but Aoki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sykes wants to hit a switch here but Aoki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sykes there!
Sykes wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T1#
Sykes tries to lock up and control but Aoki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sykes has given up his back here.
You can see the frustration on Sykes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Aoki trying to control.
Sykes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Aoki trying to control momentarily.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sykes trying to control but not successfully.
Sykes tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
Sykes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3##SU#
Aoki has Sykes's back but decides to stand back up... Obviously he fancies his chances in the standup department!
Aoki misses with a head kick.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sykes.
Sykes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sykes looks winded!
Aoki lands a head kick. Sykes smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Riley Sykes has been cut.
Aoki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aoki misses with a head kick.
Sykes tries to land a leg kick but Aoki saw it coming and moves away.
#CL2#
Sykes rushes Aoki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Sykes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Aoki as Sykes shoots in.
Takeshi Aoki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick from Aoki lands but Sykes takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki throws a head kick that misses.
Aoki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aoki lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC#
Sykes is rocked!
Aoki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick and Sykes moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Aoki tries to sprawl but Sykes drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Aoki manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sykes blocks a head kick by Aoki.
Aoki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Aoki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aoki lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aoki blocks a head kick by Sykes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Aoki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riley Sykes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Sykes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Sykes sits in half guard.
Sykes trying to control from Aoki's half guard. Aoki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykes throws an elbow that misses. Aoki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sykes's guard. Nice move by Aoki!#REVR#
Sykes wants to hit a switch here but Aoki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sykes there!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sykes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sykes is breathing heavily.#T1#
Sykes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SU#
Aoki stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Aoki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sykes.#TD2#
Aoki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sykes to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Aoki has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sykes is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
Sykes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aoki walks away with a smile on his face. Sykes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A solid body kick from Aoki.
A head kick misses from Aoki.
Aoki lands a head kick. Sykes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki thows a body kick. Sykes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Aoki tries a head kick but it misses.
Aoki throws a head kick but Sykes moves out of range.
Aoki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aoki connects with an inside leg kick.
Aoki lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Aoki. Sykes shrugs it off though.
Aoki throws a head kick but Sykes moves out of range.
Aoki scores with a head kick. Sykes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Aoki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sykes can do to turn this around?
Aoki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sykes's head.
Sykes is looking to clinch.
Aoki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Takeshi Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#TD2#
Sykes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Aoki on his heels. He'll look to pass Aoki's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Aoki scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sykes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T4#
A head kick misses from Aoki. #CL2#
Sykes has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Aoki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aoki blocking some punches.
Aoki is pressed up against the cage. Sykes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aoki down to the mat. Aoki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Takeshi Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riley Sykes.
Aoki scores with a head kick. Sykes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Aoki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Aoki.
Sykes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Takeshi Aoki is winning the standup battle so far.
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Sykes counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Aoki sneaks out the side door and pushes Sykes away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Aoki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Riley Sykes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aoki.
Aoki lands with a kick to the temple. Sykes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD2#
Sykes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Aoki is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
I was talking to Aoki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykes trying to land knees to the body.
Come on Sykes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Aoki is trying to break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sykes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1#
Aoki prevents the takedown attempt.
Sykes looking for a takedown.
Takeshi Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riley Sykes.#BC#
Aoki breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Aoki.
Aoki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sykes's head.
That kick from Aoki tenderised Sykes's leg. Sykes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aoki, right into the meat.
Aoki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Aoki lands with a kick to the temple. Sykes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sykes has a takedown stuffed.
Sykes just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAoki.
Riley Sykes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sykes blocks a head kick by Aoki.
That kick from Aoki tenderised Sykes's leg. Sykes is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick by Aoki misses #TD2#
and Sykes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aoki won't be happy with that. #ES#
Aoki explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykes fails to land the takedown.
Sykes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sykes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sykes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aoki sprawls well. Aoki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sykes gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Aoki scores with a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Aoki #TD2#
and Sykes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Aoki is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Aoki managing to block the knees to the body from Sykes.
Aoki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sykes is trying to pull guard but Aoki has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Aoki avoiding damage as Sykes throws knees to the body.
Aoki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sykes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aoki's efforts to push away.
Aoki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Sykes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sykes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Aoki.
Sykes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Aoki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sykes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Aoki - the referee stops the clock and Sykes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Aoki. Sykes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Riley Sykes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takeshi Aoki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aoki scores with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Aoki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aoki, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Aoki!
A very excited looking Takeshi Aoki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 12
Date: Oct 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Sykes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lewis is fending him off so far but Sykes persists. Nope, Lewis circles away and we're back to standing.
Sykes tries to clinch up but Lewis circles away and keeps his distance.
Sykes is looking to clinch but Lewis is avoiding it.
Sykes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lewis avoids it really well and circles away.
Lewis attempts a counter takedown but Sykes avoids it well and moves away.
Sykes dives in and grabs Lewis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lewis pushes down on Sykes's head and hops out.
Kyle Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riley Sykes.
Sykes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lewis paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Lewis drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lewis connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SUB#
Lewis drops back looking for a leg! Sykes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sykes manages to kick Lewis off! Lewis jumps back into Sykes's guard. #SUB#
Lewis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lewis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee asks Lewis politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lewis prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Lewis in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Sykes is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kyle Lewis!
Kyle Lewis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Viriviri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sykes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Viriviri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Sykes tries to keep at a distance but Viriviri has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Viriviri tightens his grip and picks Sykes up, before dumping him to the ground. Sykes manages to land in guard.
Viriviri will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sykes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Viriviri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Viriviri is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viriviri seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sykes for as long as he can get away with.
Viriviri throws a big elbow that misses. #T1##SUB2#
Sykes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Viriviri defends well.
Sykes is trying to control the position but Viriviri postures up.
Sykes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viriviri is one step ahead there.
Sykes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Viriviri.
Sykes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Viriviri content to stall in guard here.
Sykes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Viriviri seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Viriviri takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Viriviri has picked Sykes up - he's going for a ride! Viriviri dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Viriviri thows a huge punch but Sykes dodges it nicely.
Sykes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Viriviri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Viriviri thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Viriviri 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.
Viriviri controlling the action here.
Viriviri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Viriviri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sykes defending well though.
Viriviri perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Viriviri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sykes defending well though.
Viriviri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Viriviri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sykes looks winded!
Viriviri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Viriviri thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sykes's head.
Sykes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Viriviri.
Viriviri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Viriviri there.
Viriviri drops an elbow to the side of Sykes's head.
Viriviri is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Viriviri.
Viriviri uses his free foot to push down on Sykes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sykes.
Viriviri dominating with strikes here.
Viriviri controlling his opponent. #T4#
Viriviri landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sykes is bucking up trying to escape but Viriviri cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viriviri misses with a head shot.
Viriviri tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Viriviri landing shots from mount.
Viriviri throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sykes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Poor strikes thrown by Viriviri there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sykes wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Viriviri.
Viriviri unloads with some shots from mount but Sykes bucks and avoids them well.
Viriviri controlling from the full mount.
Sykes is in a horrible position here. Viriviri smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Viriviri throws some wild stikes that Sykes manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osea Viriviri dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Viriviri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sykes, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Sykes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Viriviri is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sykes to the mat. Sykes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Viriviri controls from within his opponent's guard.
Viriviri throwing strikes but missing.
Viriviri looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Viriviri.
Viriviri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Sykes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Viriviri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Viriviri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Viriviri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sykes is breathing heavily.
Sykes being controlled here, momentarily.
Sykes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Viriviri.
Viriviri controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Viriviri postures up in Sykes's guard and throws a big left but Sykes blocks it.
Viriviri throwing strikes from guard but Sykes blocks nicely.
Viriviri is in close to Sykes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Viriviri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Viriviri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Viriviri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sykes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Osea Viriviri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Viriviri throws a big right hand that misses.
Viriviri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Viriviri is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Viriviri passes Sykes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Viriviri keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Viriviri not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Viriviri keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Viriviri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sykes can do to turn this around?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Osea Viriviri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Viriviri closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sykes quickly recovers to half guard.
Viriviri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Viriviri thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sykes's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Viriviri in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Sykes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Viriviri.
Viriviri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Viriviri slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viriviri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Viriviri controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osea Viriviri dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Viriviri closes the distance and clinches.
Viriviri drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Viriviri is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sykes is defending well.
Viriviri drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sykes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osea Viriviri. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Viriviri has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sykes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viriviri missing with strikes from the back.
Viriviri misses with an elbow to the head.
Viriviri lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Viriviri struggling to land strikes to the head as Sykes covers up. #T1#
Sykes takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Viriviri controls the position.
Sykes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Viriviri punches the canvas rather than the man.
Sykes covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Viriviri thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Sykes is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Viriviri.
Viriviri scores with punches to the body.
Sykes is covering up but some of the strikes from Viriviri are getting through and doing damage.
Sykes covering up well and avoiding damage.
Viriviri throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Viriviri is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Viriviri thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T2#
Viriviri throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Sykes covering up well under a barage of strikes.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Viriviri controlling the positon.
Viriviri throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Viriviri missing with punches from the back.
Viriviri missing with punches from the back.
Viriviri loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Sykes hold on?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viriviri is punishing Sykes with some ground and pound.
Viriviri punches the canvas rather than the man.
Viriviri keeps control of the position easily here as Sykes tries to buck him off.
Sykes covering up well and avoiding damage. #T3#
Even with his hooks in, Viriviri manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Sykes is covering up but some of the strikes from Viriviri are getting through and doing damage.
Viriviri is landing with strikes from the back.
Viriviri punishes Sykes with strikes from the back mount.
Good control from Viriviri.
Sykes has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Viriviri.
Viriviri missing with strikes from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Viriviri controlling the positon.
Viriviri misses with an elbow to the head. #T4#
Viriviri controlling the position well here. Sykes rolled but Viriviri kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Even with his hooks in, Viriviri manages to miss with strikes from the back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Viriviri throwing damaging strikes from the back! Sykes could be in trouble here!
Viriviri somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Viriviri is riding his opponent, not letting Sykes buck him off.
Viriviri misses with a punch to the head.
Riley Sykes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Osea Viriviri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Viriviri biding his time, controlling Sykes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osea Viriviri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Viriviri, 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osea Viriviri!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Racker tries to close the distance and clinch but Sykes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Sykes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sykes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Racker sneaks out the side door and pushes Sykes away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Sykes blocks a head kick by Racker.
Racker throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Sykes counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Racker seems a little lost for a moment, as Sykes dominates the positioning.
Sykes advances to full mount.
Sykes controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Sykes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Racker turns into him and now he's in Sykes's guard.
#T1#
Sykes pulls Racker in close to prevent any damage. #SU#
Racker stands and steps away. Sykes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sykes misses with a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Sykes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sykes is looking to take a break and control but Racker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Racker is trying to maintain the position but Sykes is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Sykes.
Sykes is taking a breather. Racker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Racker is trying to stand up here but Sykes is controlling him well.
Racker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Racker.
Sykes's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Racker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Racker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sykes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Racker is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Sykes gets to his feet. Racker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Sykes gets a double leg takedown into Racker's guard.
Racker has momentary wrist control but Sykes slips an elbow through the middle.
Sykes trying to control but Racker is working from the bottom.
Sykes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Sykes is in close to Racker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sykes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sykes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sykes landing some decent shots from guard.
Racker keeping full guard, as Sykes tries to pass.
Sykes trying to control but Racker is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Riley Sykes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Racker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Racker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Sykes feints and as Racker raises his hands in defense, Sykes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Racker wants to stand and escape but Sykes is having none of it.
Sykes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Racker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sykes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sykes controlling from the top position.
Sykes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Racker's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sykes trying to control the position from guard on top but Racker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sykes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB2#
Sykes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Racker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Racker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Racker! #REVR#
Racker advances nicely into full mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sykes tries to hold on but Racker pushes him away.
Racker misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sykes regains half guard.#SUB#
Racker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sykes sees it coming and defends easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sykes can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Sykes holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sykes manages to get to full guard.
Racker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sykes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Racker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Sykes working for a triangle but Racker defends it easily.
Sykes is trying to keep Racker in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Sykes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Racker did well to prevent Sykes getting side control.
Racker has hold of Sykes's hands but Sykes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Racker moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Racker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sykes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Racker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sykes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Racker is working an open guard so Sykes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Racker lands with a kick to the ribs.
#TD2#
Sykes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Riley Sykes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sykes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sykes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Racker's head coaches at Cozad MMA New York that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Racker lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sykes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sykes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sykes there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Racker closes the distance but Sykes moves to the side
and Sykes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Racker fakes the leg kick and cracks Sykes in the body. #T1##TD2#
Sykes shoots in and bounces Racker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sykes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Racker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sykes lands a couple of digs.#ES#
Racker kicks Sykes off and gets to his feet.
Rubson Racker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Sykes shoots in and bounces Racker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Racker wants to get back to his feet but Sykes passes into half guard.
#T2##REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Racker is trying to get back to full guard.
Sykes is trying to control. Racker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Sykes is working for a kimura but Racker is defending it quite comfortably.
Racker is refusing to be controlled, as Sykes sits in half guard. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Racker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sykes won't allow Racker to get back to his feet.
Racker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sykes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Racker is working hard here to advance position.
Sykes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Racker keeping moving, preventing Sykes from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Racker wants to slow Sykes down by chopping away at his legs.
Sykes is looking for the big counter here.
Racker throws a head kick but Sykes moves out of range.
Racker throws a sloppy head kick and Sykes moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Sykes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Racker on his heels. He'll look to pass Racker's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Racker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sykes is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Racker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sykes is controlling him.
Racker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sykes is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rubson Racker.
I think Sykes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Riley Sykes!
Riley Sykes tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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