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Event:
SYN 1068 Danger vs Dodgers II
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Rivers blocks a leg kick.
Rivers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A shot to the liver by Akhtankhanov. Beautiful body shot.
Rivers tries to clinch up but Akhtankhanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov.
Rivers sizes up Akhtankhanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with a low kick but Rivers moves his leg out of the way.
Akhtankhanov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rivers ducks right into an uppercut from Akhtankhanov.
The fighters circling - Rivers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Rivers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akhtankhanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Rivers missing with a left hand there. Akhtankhanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rivers misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov with a nice calf kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Rivers as he connects with a hook.
Rivers throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Akhtankhanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rivers throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Rivers's front leg with a kick but Rivers checks it.
Akhtankhanov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Akhtankhanov lands with a hook. Rivers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Rivers throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Rivers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Rivers does it's job there.
Akhtankhanov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rivers on the side of the head.
Rivers throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Rivers tries to move into range but Akhtankhanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Akhtankhanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Phil Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rivers throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivers 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.
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Rivers was well out of range.
Rivers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akhtankhanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Rivers's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Rivers misses its intended target.
Rivers throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice strike.
Rivers throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Akhtankhanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Rivers.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akhtankhanov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Rivers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov.
Nice defenses there by Rivers.
Rivers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Akhtankhanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rivers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akhtankhanov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Rivers rushes Akhtankhanov and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivers.
Akhtankhanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
Rivers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akhtankhanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rivers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akhtankhanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Akhtankhanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rivers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
A shot in the inside from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
Rivers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Akhtankhanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riverss head.
Rivers throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Rivers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akhtankhanov is working Rivers over against the cage.
Rivers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Rivers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akhtankhanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov blocks a body shot from Rivers.
Akhtankhanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Akhtankhanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivers.
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Rivers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Rivers back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Akhtankhanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a shoulder strike.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
Rivers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rivers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Akhtankhanov throws a head punch that misses.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov - that landed with a thud.
Akhtankhanov stalling.
Akhtankhanov misses with some punches.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rivers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivers throws a head punch that misses.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch on the inside from Akhtankhanov fails to land.
Akhtankhanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akhtankhanov scores with a shot to the side of Rivers's head.
Akhtankhanov pushes Rivers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Rivers is rocked!
Akhtankhanov lands a body punch.
Rivers is still on wobbly legs! Can Akhtankhanov finish him?
Akhtankhanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akhtankhanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
That's time! Akhtankhanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Akhtankhanov steps in with a hook that catches Rivers right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Akhtankhanov follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Rivers looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DC 138: Karjalainen v Nagasaki
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Rivers misses its intended target.
Kursiwa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rivers.
Kursiwa staying out of range there.
Rivers scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kursiwa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rivers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rivers throws a big shot that misses.
Kursiwa scores with a body shot.
Rivers misses with an uppercut
and Kursiwa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kursiwa moves out of range of the strikes.
Rivers catches Kursiwa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
Kursiwa is looking to counter punch.
Rivers throws a right and a left that Kursiwa avoids nicely.
Rivers throws a right hand that misses
and Kursiwa counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kursiwa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Kursiwa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rivers throws a right and a left that Kursiwa avoids nicely. #TD#
Kursiwa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rivers tries to bench press Kursiwa off him but Kursiwa keeps the position. #T1#
Kursiwa lands a few punches from side control.
Rivers tries to bench press Kursiwa off him but Kursiwa keeps the position.
Kursiwa cracks Rivers with a big right hand but Rivers just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rivers regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kursiwa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kursiwa 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.
Kursiwa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rivers is not content to let Kursiwa control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kursiwa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rivers wants to improve his position but Kursiwa is controlling well.
Kursiwa trying to control the action but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Rivers wants to sweep but Kursiwa has passed to side control!
Rivers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Kursiwa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kursiwa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rivers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kursiwa with a nice head shot there.
Kursiwa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kursiwa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rivers's head.#SUB2#
Rivers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kursiwa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rivers has momentary wrist control but Kursiwa slips an elbow through the middle.
Kursiwa trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rivers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Rivers is looking for a triangle but Kursiwa pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Rivers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kursiwa controls the pace.
Kursiwa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kursiwa controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Kursiwa is posturing up here but Rivers has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kursiwa tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kursiwa has to tap! Slick submission there by Rivers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phil Rivers!
Phil Rivers very nearly forgot to thank The Natural Order amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
DC 133:Beard v Young
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Rivers misses the target.
Rivers shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sitsongrit eats them both and turns towards Rivers to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Suriyan Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rivers misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit sizes up Rivers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Rivers.
Rivers throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rivers loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rivers's head.
A punch combination from Rivers misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rivers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rivers avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Rivers misses with a combination
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Rivers looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Rivers misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Rivers swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Rivers is rocked!
Sitsongrit fakes the body blow, causing Rivers to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Rivers goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Suriyan Sitsongrit!
Suriyan Sitsongrit 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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Event:
DC 127: Cholo v Young
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Bleak moves away and avoids it.
Bleak ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Rivers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rivers misses with a double jab
and Bleak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Rivers moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hand to the body from Bleak.
Rivers has a couple of punches blocked by Bleak.
A bit of stalling here from Rivers.
Rivers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivers misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rivers misses with a punch on the inside.
Bleak is trying to force a seperation but Rivers has the dominant position.
Bleak lands a left hand.
Rivers throws a punch but it's blocked by Bleak. #T1#
Rivers has a couple of punches blocked by Bleak.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bleak.
Rivers throws a head punch that misses.
Bleak avoids the elbow strike from Rivers, against the cage.
Rivers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bleak blocking some punches.
Rivers misses with some punches.
Bleak blocking some punches.
Bleak blocking some punches.
Bleak tries to throw a body punch but Rivers avoids it by throwing Bleak back against the cage. #BC#
Bleak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rivers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bleak is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bleak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rivers is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Bleak tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Rivers forces Bleak back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Bleak blocks an uppercut.
Bleak blocking some punches.
Rivers prevents Bleak from breaking the clinch.
Bleak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivers misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Rivers gets control of Bleak's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rivers will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bleak has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rivers is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Rivers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bleak wants to stand but Rivers is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Rivers has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bleak should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rivers has tightened it up now! Bleak should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Phil Rivers!
An out of breath and clearly excited Phil Rivers thanked The Natural Order for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Wulfgang Bleak stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don't mind the pain, it helps remember the lesson. Great job by my opponent, he earned it. But I will be back!'. |
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Event:
DC 124: Sitsongrit v Ellacuria
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivers tries to clinch but Nickle moves away #TD2#
and Nickle counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Rivers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Rivers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nickle cracks Rivers with a solid left hand.
Nickle wants to pass the guard but Rivers is keeping the position.
Nickle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Nickle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rivers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nickle has managed to get both his arms back between Rivers's legs - danger averted.
Rivers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rivers is looking for a triangle but Nickle pushes his legs off easily.
Nickle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nickle working some strikes from top position.
Nickle with a nice head shot there.
Nickle distracts Rivers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Rivers has his foot on Nickle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nickle works his way back into a safe position though.
Nickle landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#Rivers is rocked!#T1#
Nickle arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Rivers's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dill Nickle!
Dill Nickle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DC 118 Christmas Eve II
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Rivers takes one to the side of the head.
Rivers walks into a stiff left hand from Sicarius.
Rivers tries to clinch but Sicarius is having none of it.
Jab by Sicarius.
Sicarius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rivers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sicarius lands a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Rivers moves into range and clinches up with Sicarius.
Sicarius lands with a left to the head.
Sicarius working aggressively here.
Rivers lands an elbow inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rivers fails to land.
A short right from Sicarius on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivers lands an uppercut.
Rivers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Kano Sicarius has been cut.
Rivers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sicarius.
Sicarius throws a head punch that misses.
Sicarius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rivers fails to land.
Sicarius is looking for a takedown.
Sicarius is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kano Sicarius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Sicarius fails to land.
Rivers lands a hook that snaps the head of Sicarius backwards. #T1#
Rivers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rivers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sicarius.
Rivers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sicarius up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rivers.
A short left from Rivers.
Sicarius misses with the head strike.
Rivers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sicarius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sicarius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rivers has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sicarius seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rivers can turn it around.
Sicarius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sicarius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sicarius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sicarius has Rivers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rivers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rivers scores with a shot to the side of Sicarius's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sicarius avoids the elbow strike from Rivers, against the cage.
Rivers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sicarius backwards.
Sicarius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rivers blocking some punches.
#T2#
Rivers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sicarius misses with the head strike.
A short right from Rivers on the inside.
Sicarius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
Rivers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rivers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rivers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rivers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sicarius backwards.
Sicarius lands a right hand. #ROC#Rivers is rocked!
Sicarius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rivers is still on wobbly legs! Can Sicarius finish him?
Sicarius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Sicarius creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Rivers with a big uppercut! Rivers tries to clinch up but Sicarius pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Rivers to the mat! Rivers covers up and Sicarius unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kano Sicarius!
During a confident post fight interview, Kano Sicarius thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DC110 :Farfan v Savisto
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Prince looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rivers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Prince counters with a nice body shot.
Prince throws a body punch but Rivers moves out of range.
Prince slips a straight right by Rivers.
Prince scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rivers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prince.
Prince punishes Rivers's body with a nice straight punch.
Rivers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rivers misses with a wild body shot.
Prince ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Prince turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rivers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rivers, as that shot connected.
Rivers throws a body shot but no joy.
Prince ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Prince stuns Rivers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Prince looks to land a combination but Rivers avoids it well.
Prince walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Prince blocks a jab.
Rivers throws out a loose jab but Prince uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers throws a nice looking combination but Prince bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Prince misses with a kick to the body.
Prince ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.#T1#
A nice leg kick from Prince, right into the meat of the thigh.
Prince has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Prince throws a big shot that misses.
Prince uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rivers.
Prince feints a counter leg kick.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Prince moves away and avoids it.
Rivers fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Prince - just one landing.
Prince looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Prince connects with the punch.
Rivers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Prince's head backwards.
Prince is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rivers rather than just go for the knockout.
Prince ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Prince avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rivers thuds his right hand into Prince's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Prince getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prince cracks a nice hook into Rivers's ribs.
Rivers throws out a loose jab but Prince uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Prince displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rivers throws out the jab.
Rivers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Rivers misses its intended target.
Rivers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Prince throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rivers misses the jab.#T2#
Prince works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Prince scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Prince ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Prince fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Prince.
Prince misses with the combination.
Prince staying out of range there.
Rivers sets himself, and Prince steps forward looking for the clinch! Rivers avoids it this time.
A slow jab from Rivers misses its intended target.
Rivers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Prince is trying to counter with his kicks.
Prince changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rivers lands an overhand right.
Rivers throws the left hand but Prince avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Rivers misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivers. Prince does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Prince fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rivers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Prince.
Prince throws a leg kick which misses Rivers's front leg but catches the back leg as Rivers tries to avoid it.
Prince rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rivers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rivers tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Prince manages to circle out of the way.
Rivers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Prince.#T3#
Prince circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Rivers.
Rivers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prince circles away quickly and effectively.
Rivers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Prince uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivers.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rivers.
Prince can't do much from the bottom here.
Prince sneaks back into half guard.
Prince is looking to improve his position.
Rivers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Prince's head.
Rivers throwing shots but Prince is blocking nicely. #T4#
Prince is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rivers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Prince trying to hold on to Rivers's head to control him but Rivers postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rivers prevents Prince from standing back up.
Prince avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rivers.
Rivers wants to pass the guard but Prince is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prince is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivers passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rivers sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Phil Rivers will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Prince throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Phil Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers throws a looping overhand right but Prince ducks down to avoid it.
Prince misses the jab.
A low kick lands for Prince.
Rivers tries to close the distance and clinch but Prince swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rivers misses with a two punch combination.
Prince is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Prince.
Prince connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rivers. Rivers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rivers misses with the combination.
Prince thinks about the counter body kick.
Rivers misses with a hook.
Prince showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivers.
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Prince connects with an inside leg kick.
Prince cracks Rivers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prince steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Rivers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prince.
Prince slips under a jab.
Prince throws a hook to the side of Rivers's head but Rivers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rivers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Prince stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Prince.
A nice leg kick from Prince, right into the meat of the thigh.
Prince avoids the body shot from Rivers.
Rivers looks to score with a jab to the body but Prince is just out of range.
Nasir Prince seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rivers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rivers misses with a looping left.
Prince tries to counter by closing the distance.
Prince dodges the punch combination from Rivers.
Prince avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rivers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Prince.
Prince comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Prince looks to land a combination but Rivers avoids it well.
Rivers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rivers throws a looping overhand right but Prince ducks down to avoid it.
Rivers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prince.
Prince on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prince takes one on the button.
Prince thuds a left hand into Rivers's body.
Rivers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rivers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Prince flicks out a counter leg kick but Rivers steps away.#T2#
Rivers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Prince replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rivers blocks it well.
Rivers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Prince with the inside leg kick.
Rivers checks a leg kick.
Prince uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivers.
Prince displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rivers throws out the jab.
Rivers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prince sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivers ducks right into an uppercut from Prince.
Rivers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rivers misses with a looping left.
Rivers misses with a hook to the body
#CL2#
and Prince holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Prince misses with a punch on the inside.
Prince blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivers misses with a body punch.
Rivers lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Prince.
Prince taking a breather.
Prince swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Rivers's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rivers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Prince uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers gets through Prince's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rivers gets through Prince's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Prince tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prince blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivers throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rivers misses with some punches.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
Prince fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prince blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Prince fails to land.
Prince misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rivers blocking some punches.
Rivers working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prince.
Prince taking a breather.
Prince blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Rivers lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prince creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Prince takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rivers misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Prince uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prince blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rivers fails to land.
Prince working aggressively here.
Prince is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rivers is keeping busy.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
Prince is trying to maintain a safe position but Rivers gets an underhook and turns Prince into the cage.
Prince lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Prince working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivers has a couple of punches blocked by Prince.
Rivers working aggressively here.
Rivers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nasir Prince will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Prince has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rivers finds it's way round the side to connect with Prince's head.
Rivers lands a jab-cross combination.
Prince throws a hook but Rivers avoids it easily.
Prince stuns Rivers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Prince throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rivers cracks Prince with an open hand slap.
Prince scores with a leg kick.
Prince fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rivers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Prince pushes Rivers away with a front kick.
Rivers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Prince misses with a wild combination.
Prince misses with a hook. Rivers ducked under it nicely.
Rivers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Prince connects with a solid leg kick.
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prince sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Prince paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rivers punishes Prince's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Prince. That's going to slow Rivers down.
Prince lands with a cross. #T1#
Rivers misses with a straight left.
Rivers punishes Prince's body with a nice straight punch.
Rivers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Prince staying out of range there.
Good leg kick by Prince.
Rivers throws a nice looking combination but Prince bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rivers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Prince misses with a body shot.
Prince blocks a jab.
Prince just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Prince throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rivers throws a hook but Prince avoids it easily.
Prince takes a swing at Rivers's ribcage but misses.
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Rivers blocks the low kick.
Prince uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Rivers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prince circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Rivers misses its intended target. #T2#
Rivers misses with a looping right.
Prince throws a nice inside leg kick.
Prince throws a quick inside leg kick.
Prince is looking to slow Rivers down with leg kicks.
Prince is looking to chop away at Rivers's legs.
Prince misses with a low kick.
Rivers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Rivers rushes Prince and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rivers throws a head punch that misses.
Rivers throws a punch but it's blocked by Prince.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prince.
Rivers cracks Prince with a nice body shot.
Prince stalls.
Prince lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
Prince scores with a shoulder strike.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Prince uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prince looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Rivers blocks an uppercut.
Prince lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Prince blocking some punches.
Rivers lands a hook that snaps the head of Prince backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Rivers fails to land.
Prince is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rivers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Prince looking to slow down the pace here.
Rivers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Rivers fails to land.
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prince has Rivers pressed against the cage.
Prince lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rivers throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prince creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rivers misses with some punches.
Prince misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Rivers.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Prince uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rivers.
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prince is trying to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prince avoiding damage.
A short left from Prince.
Rivers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Phil Rivers.
I think Rivers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Phil Rivers!
An out of breath and clearly excited Phil Rivers thanked The Natural Order for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
DC 103: Burdon v Pope
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rivers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL#
Rivers tries to keep at a distance but Milissis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Milissis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivers lands an elbow inside that Milissis shrugs off.
Milissis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Milissis throws an elbow that misses.
Rivers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Rivers on the inside.
Milissis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rivers managing to block the knees to the body from Milissis.
Rivers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Milissis backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Milissis misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rivers.
Milissis misses with a knee strike.
Rivers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rivers gets through Milissis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Milissis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rivers avoids it.
A short uppercut from Milissis.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Rivers avoids a wild elbow strike from Milissis.
Rivers misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers pressing his opponent against the cage.
Milissis has a couple of punches blocked by Rivers.
Rivers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rivers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Milissis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Milissis misses with an elbow over the top.
Milissis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A shot in the inside from Rivers.
Rivers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivers told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Rivers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Milissis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rivers digs a right hand underneath Milissis's ribcage. Milissis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rivers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rivers throws a head punch that misses.
Milissis tries to land knees in the clinch but Rivers avoids the damage to the body.
Milissis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rivers avoids it.
Milissis struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivers controls his hands.
Rivers throws a head punch that misses.
Rivers blocking some punches.
Milissis tries a knee to the head but Rivers blocks it.
Rivers lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Rivers misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Rivers.
Milissis misses with the head strike.
Milissis missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rivers.
Milissis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Milissis backwards.
Rivers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Milissis pushes off an throws an elbow but Rivers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Milissis misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Milissis.
Milissis avoids a wild elbow strike from Rivers.
A short right from Milissis on the inside.
Milissis blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivers.
Rivers lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Rivers.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rivers.
Milissis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rivers avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivers.
Rivers lands a shot to the body.
Rivers lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Rivers avoids the elbow strike from Milissis, against the cage.
Rivers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rivers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivers misses with some punches.
Milissis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rivers.
Rivers lands a left hand.
Milissis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Milissis tries a knee to the head but Rivers blocks it.
Rivers lands a nice uppercut.
Rivers lands a body punch.
Milissis looking to throw knees to the head but Rivers is blocking nicely.
Rivers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rivers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Milissis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rivers working aggressively here.
Milissis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Milissis backwards.
Rivers lands a shoulder strike.
Rivers content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rivers dodges an elbow strike from Milissis.
Milissis tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Milissis misses with an elbow over the top.
Milissis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Rivers.
Milissis blocking some punches.
Rivers avoids a wild elbow strike from Milissis.
Milissis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
A shot in the inside from Rivers.
Rivers blocks the elbow strike.
Rivers blocking some punches.
Rivers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rivers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rivers leaning his opponent against the cage.
Milissis tries to land knees in the clinch but Rivers avoids the damage to the body.
Rivers lands a nice uppercut.
Rivers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivers lands a right hand.
Rivers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Milissis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rivers is struggling to control the position.
Rivers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Rivers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Milissis slips a straight right by Rivers.#CL2#
Rivers clinches with his opponent.
Rivers avoiding damage as Milissis throws knees to the body.
Milissis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Milissis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Milissis misses with a knee strike.
Milissis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Phil Rivers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Milissis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Milissis blocks an uppercut.
Rivers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rivers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rivers lands a right hand.
Rivers displaying some good clinch control by pressing Milissis up against the cage.
Rivers misses with a punch on the inside.
Milissis misses with a punch to the body.
Milissis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rivers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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 with a light punch inside.
Milissis takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
Milissis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Milissis.
Rivers blocks a body shot from Milissis.
Milissis missing with knees to the body.
Milissis tries to land knees in the clinch but Rivers avoids the damage to the body.
Rivers avoiding damage.
Rivers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rivers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rivers lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Elvis Milissis has been cut.
Milissis misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivers scores with a shoulder strike.
Rivers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rivers works on Milissis's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Milissis throws an elbow but misses.
Rivers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Milissis's elbow.
Milissis takes an elbow to the temple.
Milissis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rivers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Milissis backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rivers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Milissis misses with an elbow over the top.
Rivers scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Rivers can't find room to land a body shot as Milissis controls the action.
Rivers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Milissis.
Rivers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Milissis backwards.
Rivers blocks an elbow strike.
Rivers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Milissis can't find room to land a body shot as Rivers controls the action.
Rivers lands with a short shot to the head.
Milissis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rivers lands an elbow that stopped Milissis in his tracks for a moment.
A short uppercut from Rivers.
Rivers lands with a right to the head.
Rivers gets through Milissis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Rivers.
Rivers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Milissis backwards.
Milissis misses with an elbow over the top.
Rivers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Milissis backwards. #ROC2#Milissis is rocked!
Rivers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rivers.
Rivers lands a left hand.
Oh Milissis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Milissis takes a shot to the head.
Rivers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
Milissis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Milissis seems to have got his legs back now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Milissis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rivers's brow.
A short left from Rivers.
Rivers has Milissis pressed against the cage.
Rivers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Milissis backwards.
Milissis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Milissis looking to throw knees to the head but Rivers is blocking nicely.
Rivers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rivers misses with some punches.
Milissis blocking some punches.
Milissis tries to land knees in the clinch but Rivers avoids the damage to the body.
Rivers prevents a body shot from Milissis.
Rivers misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Milissis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rivers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rivers lands with a left to the head.
Rivers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Milississ head. #T4#
Rivers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivers scores with a shot to the side of Milissis's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rivers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rivers creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Milissis's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Milissis drops to his knees and Rivers pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Rivers!
After the big win, Phil Rivers made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Natural Order and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
DC 96: Davis v Farman
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Del Torro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rivers.
Nice cross by Rivers.#CUT#It looks like Arturo Del Torro has been cut.
Del Torro throws a body punch but Rivers moves out of range.
Del Torro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rivers throws out the jab.
Rivers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Del Torro throws out the jab.
Rivers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Del Torro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Del Torro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Del Torro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Del Torro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivers.
The fighters circling - Del Torro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Del Torro tries to get set, Rivers tries to push him back and clinch up but Del Torro manages to avoid the attempt.
Del Torro misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rivers looks to land a combination but Del Torro avoids it well.
Del Torro throws a right and a left that Rivers avoids nicely.
Rivers is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Del Torro.
Del Torro misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Rivers.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Torro misses the jab.
As Del Torro tries to get set, Rivers tries to push him back and clinch up but Del Torro manages to avoid the attempt.
Del Torro connects with a looping right hand.
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers looks to throw the jab but Del Torro is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Rivers blocks the low kick.
Rivers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Del Torros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rivers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rivers throws a lazy uppercut
letting Del Torro counter with a right hand. #T1#
Rivers works the jab nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Del Torro.
Rivers's corner calls for a 1-2. Rivers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Rivers.
Some bone on bone action there as Rivers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rivers looks to land a combination. Del Torro sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#That has opened up Arturo Del Torro's cut even more.
Rivers tries to bum rush Del Torro with a series of wild strikes but Del Torro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rivers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC#Del Torro is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers throws a right hand that Del Torro ducks under and follows up with a left that Del Torro also avoids with ease.
Del Torro is still on wobbly legs! Can Rivers finish him?
Del Torro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Del Torro seems to have recovered his senses.
Rivers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Del Torro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rivers throws a right and a left that Del Torro avoids nicely.
Rivers lands with a hook. Del Torro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rivers moves away from the strike by Del Torro.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Del Torro.
Rivers missing with a left hand there. Del Torro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rivers throws a poor cross that misses
letting Del Torro counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Rivers is rocked!
Del Torro lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arturo Del Torro!
Arturo Del Torro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DC 88:Dunbar v Belly
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Rivers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phil Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers misses with a straight right.
Rivers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bridger counters with an outside leg kick.
Bridger slips a jab and a cross from Rivers.
Bridger slips a jab from Rivers.
Bridger is looking to counter punch.
Bridger slips a jab and a cross from Rivers.
Rivers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bridger throws a head kick that half lands.
Bridger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rivers throws an overhand right that lands on Bridger's shoulder, as Bridger tries to avoid the shot.
Bridger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rivers on the side of the head.
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!
Bridger misses the shot to the body.
Bridger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Rivers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bridger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivers.
Bridger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rivers throws a series of strikes that have Bridger backpedaling.
Rivers avoids the body shot from Bridger.
Rivers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bridger.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Bridger misses the target.
Rivers misses with a body shot.
Bridger scores with a nice head shot.
Rivers lands a slapping body shot.
Rivers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bridgers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rivers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bridger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bridger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivers.
Bridger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rivers throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body punch from Rivers.
Rivers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
Bridger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rivers is pawing at Bridger, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Bridger's nose. Bridger is badly hurt! Rivers pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Bridger tries desperately to hold on but Rivers is relentless in his assault! As Bridger receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Rivers away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Rivers!
Phil Rivers gave a mention to The Natural Order in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
DC 79 Frank vs Young
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Rivers misses with a left hand
and O Doherty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rivers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between O Doherty's hands.
O Doherty takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
O Doherty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rivers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rivers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rivers needs to keep his hands up - O Doherty had a free shot at his head there.
Rivers looks to throw the jab but O Doherty is out of range.
A quick step to the side and O Doherty tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Doherty moves out of range of the strikes.
O Doherty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Doherty moves away.
Rivers scores with the left hand. O Doherty knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Doherty drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rivers lands with a cross.
O Doherty slips a straight right by Rivers.
A counter left hand to the body from O Doherty misses its target.
Rivers tries to bum rush O Doherty with a series of wild strikes but O Doherty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rivers 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.
Rivers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and O Doherty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rivers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and O Doherty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Doherty throws the kick towards the body but Rivers avoids it.#T1#
Rivers closes the distance looking to clinch
and O Doherty counters with a lovely shot to the body.
O Doherty lands a nice shot to the body.
Rivers missing with a left hand there. O Doherty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rivers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Doherty.
Good exchange - Rivers coming out on top.
Rivers misses with a looping left.
Rivers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
O Doherty lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Rivers falls backwards - clearly groggy! O Doherty dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cathal O Doherty! |
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Event:
DC 67 Bradley vs Dye
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Milissis scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Rivers takes the fight into the clinch.
Rivers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Rivers as the two fighters clinch.
Milissis tries to break the clinch but Rivers is controlling the position.
Milissis is trying to force a seperation but Rivers has the dominant position.
Rivers working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rivers.
Milissis is trying to push Rivers away but Rivers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rivers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rivers.
Rivers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Milississ head.
Milissis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rivers throws a punch but it's blocked by Milissis.
Milissis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rivers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivers.
Rivers lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milissis is trying to push Rivers away but Rivers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Milissis is trying to break the clinch but Rivers is controlling him.
Rivers lands an uppercut.
Milissis is trying to break the clinch but Rivers has him pressed against the cage.
Rivers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Milissis manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Milissis is trying to break the clinch but Rivers has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Rivers.
Rivers has a couple of punches blocked by Milissis.
Milissis blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Milissis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Milissis stalks Rivers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rivers's face. Rivers staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Rivers darts in and clinches Milissis up against the cage.
Rivers lands with a light punch inside.
Rivers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rivers told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Milissis can't break the clinch.
Milissis working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Rivers misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Rivers.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Rivers fails to land.
Rivers lands with a short shot to the head.
Rivers lands with a light punch inside.
Milissis wants to get back to striking at distance but Rivers won't allow it.
Milissis is trying to break the clinch but Rivers has him pressed against the cage.
Rivers lands a nice elbow.
Milissis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rivers displaying some good clinch control by pressing Milissis up against the cage.
Rivers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rivers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Milissis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Milissis working hard to break the clinch.
Rivers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Milississ head. #T3#
Milissis working hard to break the clinch.
Milissis tries to break the clinch but Rivers is controlling the position.
Milissis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rivers misses with some punches.
Rivers lands an elbow inside that Milissis shrugs off.
Milissis is looking to break free of the clinch but Rivers has double underhooks.
Rivers controlling the action here for a moment.
Milissis wants to break free but Rivers has control.
Rivers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rivers misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rivers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rivers lands a nice uppercut.
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Milissis is looking to break free of the clinch but Rivers has double underhooks.
Rivers misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivers tries a body shot but Milissis blocks it.
#T4#
Rivers misses with the head strike.
Rivers scores with a shoulder strike.
Rivers scores with a shoulder strike.
Milissis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rivers lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milissis tries to break free but Rivers pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rivers.
Milissis blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rivers.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Milissis.
Milissis wants to get back to striking at distance but Rivers won't allow it.
Milissis blocks an elbow strike from Rivers.
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivers lands a right hand.
Milissis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Milissis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rivers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rivers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Rivers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Milissis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rivers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Milissis slips under a jab from Rivers.
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Rivers clinches with his opponent.
Milissis can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Milissis breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Rivers forces Milissis back against the cage and clinches.
Come on Rivers - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Milissis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rivers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rivers lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milissis misses with a low kick.
#CL2#
Rivers clinches up with Milissis and pushes him back against the cage.
Rivers misses with some punches.
Rivers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rivers lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Milissis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Milissis working hard to break the clinch.
Rivers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Milissis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch lands to the side of Milissis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rivers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Milissis counters with a solid body kick.
Milissis moves away from the strike by Rivers.
Milissis moves forwards but Rivers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Milissis defending well as Rivers loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Rivers clinches up against the cage.
Milissis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rivers throws a punch but it's blocked by Milissis.
Milissis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivers working aggressively here.
Milissis has had enough of the clinch but Rivers keeps him there for the moment.
Rivers has a couple of punches blocked by Milissis.
#T2#
Rivers controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Milissis.
Rivers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milissis tries to break the clinch but Rivers is controlling the position.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Milissis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers has a couple of punches blocked by Milissis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Milissis backwards.
Rivers has Milissis pressed against the cage, preventing Milissis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Milissis breaks from the clinch.
Milissis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rivers misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Rivers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Milissis, pushing him back against the cage.
Milissis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Rivers has Milissis pressed against the cage, preventing Milissis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Rivers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rivers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milissis avoids a wild elbow strike from Rivers.
Rivers lands an elbow inside that Milissis shrugs off.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Milissis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rivers misses with an uppercut. Milissis saw that one coming.
As Rivers looks to move away, Milissis throws a big counter combo but Rivers just gets out of the way.
Milissis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rivers slips a jab and a cross from Milissis.
Rivers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rivers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rivers 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.
Milissis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rivers.
Milissis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rivers throws the left hand but Milissis avoids the punch easily.
Elvis Milissis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Rivers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rivers throws out a loose jab but Milissis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milissis takes one to the side of the head.
Milissis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phil Rivers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Milissis.
Milissis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rivers's hands.
Milissis ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Milissis throws a big counter combination but Rivers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A cross from Rivers lands.
Milissis swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivers.
Milissis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rivers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Rivers misses.
Rivers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rivers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Milissis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Rivers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Rivers throws the left hand but Milissis avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Milissis.
Milissis dodges the punch combination from Rivers.
Rivers throws a lazy uppercut
and Milissis counters with a straight that turns Rivers's legs to rubber! Milissis pushes forward with more strikes and Rivers goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elvis Milissis! |
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Event:
DC 59: Dye vs Steve
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
Bravo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rivers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bravo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bravo.
Bravo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivers.
Bravo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rivers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bravo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bravo staying out of range there.
Bravo misses the jab.
Bravo looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivers is just out of range.
Bravo staying out of range there.
Bravo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Rivers closes the distance and clinches.
Rivers misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Bravo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bravo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Bravo.
Bravo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That kick from Bravo tenderised Rivers's leg. Rivers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bravo lands with a nice combination. Rivers backs away looking to recover.
Good standup being displayed there by Rivers as he connects with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bravo misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rivers throws the left hand but Bravo avoids the punch easily.
Bravo misses with a body kick.
Bravo lands a really nice looking cross but Rivers seems unphased.
Jab, jab by Bravo - just one landing.
Rivers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bravo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rivers's hands.
Rivers throws the left hand but Bravo avoids the punch easily.
Bravo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC#Bravo is rocked!
Bravo lands with a cross.
Bravo is still on wobbly legs! Can Rivers finish him?
Sloppy strikes from Rivers. Those never looked like landing.
Rivers misses with a few strikes there.
Bravo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bravo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rivers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bravo finds it's way round the side to connect with Rivers's head.
Bravo seems to have recovered his senses.
Bravo throws a series of punches but Rivers avoids them all with ease.
Rivers throws a nice looking combination but Bravo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Rivers.
Bravo lands with a shot to the body.
Bravo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bravo ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.#T2#
Rivers tries to clinch but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo slips a jab and a cross from Rivers.
Rivers is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bravo throws out a loose jab but Rivers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers looks to score with a jab to the body but Bravo is just out of range.
Rivers misses with a straight left.
Bravo scores with a decent looking hook.
Phil Rivers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivers throws an overhand right that lands on Bravo's shoulder, as Bravo tries to avoid the shot.
Bravo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rivers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bravo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rivers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bravo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No joy there for Rivers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bravo shoots in but Rivers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bravo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bravo dips to his left and cracks Rivers with an uppercut!
Rivers moves out of range of the strikes.
Bravo with a jab.
Bravo throws a big shot that misses.
Bravo scores with a one two! Rivers had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bravo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rivers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bravo throws out the jab. #T3#
Rivers wants to clinch.
Bravo lands a jab to the head.
Rivers tries to bum rush Bravo with a series of wild strikes but Bravo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bravo clobbers Rivers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rivers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bravo cracks Rivers with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Rivers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rivers pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rivers lands a right hand.
Bravo is trying to break the clinch but Rivers is controlling him.
Rivers looking to stall.
Rivers has Bravo pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Bravo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Bravo.
Bravo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bravo scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Bravo.
Rivers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rivers misses with a straight right.
Rivers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bravo's head.
Rivers swings for the body but Bravo moves out of range.
Rivers throws a series of punches but Bravo avoids them all with ease.
Rivers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bravo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rivers tries to avoid it but Bravo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rivers to the ground. Rivers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rivers tries to counter by clinching up but Bravo breaks away and moves out of range.
No joy there for Rivers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bravo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rivers back to the cage. Bravo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rivers throws a big shot that misses.
Rivers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bravo's head backwards.
Bravo tests Rivers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivers throws a right hand that Bravo ducks under and follows up with a left that Bravo also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Bravo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bravo throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Bravo there.
Bravo stalks Rivers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rivers's face. Rivers staggers backwards, shaken.
Rivers looks to land a right hand but Bravo moved out of range.
Rivers lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charlie Bravo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bravo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riverss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rivers throws a big shot that misses.
Rivers throws a jab but it's blocked by Bravo.
Bravo misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Rivers clinches up with Bravo and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bravo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rivers just leaning against Bravo, taking a breather.
Bravo tries to break the clinch but Rivers is controlling the position.
Rivers throws a head punch that misses.
Rivers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
Bravo blocks the elbow strike.
I was talking to Rivers's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rivers can't find room to land a body shot as Bravo controls the action.
Bravo can't break the clinch.
Bravo tries to break free but Rivers pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo is trying to break the clinch but Rivers has him pressed against the cage.
Bravo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rivers lands a hook that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rivers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rivers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bravo is looking to break free of the clinch but Rivers has double underhooks.
Rivers lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bravo.
Rivers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rivers tries to throw a body punch but Bravo avoids it by throwing Rivers back against the cage.
Bravo blocking some punches.
Rivers throws a head punch that misses.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Bravo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bravo is trying to break the clinch but Rivers is controlling him.
Bravo is trying to break the clinch but Rivers is controlling him.
Bravo avoids the elbow strike from Rivers, against the cage.
Bravo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bravo can't break the clinch.
Rivers stalling.
#BC2#
Bravo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rivers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rivers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bravo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bravo throws a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bravo.
Rivers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bravo's head backwards.#T2#
Rivers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bravo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rivers's sensitive parts.
Bravo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivers.
A left and a right from Rivers both land. Nice combination.
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!
Bravo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
It seemed like Bravo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bravo thuds a left hand into Rivers's body.
Rivers loads up on a big right hand but Bravo slips the punch.
Bravo keeps Rivers at a distance using the push kick.
A punch combination from Rivers misses.
A jab from Bravo misses.
Rivers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Charlie Bravo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rivers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bravo.
Bravo throws a body shot but no joy.
Rivers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bravo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rivers is looking to clinch.
Bravo connects with a nice looking jab.
Rivers looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rivers walks into a straight right hand from Bravo.
Bravo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Rivers misses with a looping right.
Rivers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bravo in his tracks.
Bravo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Bravo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bravo loads up on a big right hand but Rivers slips the punch.
Rivers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rivers takes one on the button.
Bravo misses with a wild body shot.
Rivers wants to clinch.
Rivers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivers moves away from the strike by Bravo.
Rivers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bravo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bravo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bravo connects with a looping right hand.
Rivers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rivers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Rivers misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bravo looks up at the clock. Bad move! Rivers lands a right hand from hell, dropping Bravo. Rivers pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Rivers!
Phil Rivers gave a mention to The Natural Order in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
DC 54: Talvela vs Noeigati
Date: May 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Rivers misses with a wild combination.
Asakura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rivers on the side of the head.
Asakura slips under a jab from Rivers.
Asakura throws a good cross that connects.
Asakura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phil Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers throws out a loose jab but Asakura uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Asakura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asakura slips a jab from Rivers.
Jab, jab by Asakura - just one landing.
Rivers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asakura circles away quickly and effectively.
Rivers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rivers misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Asakura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers misses with a hook. Asakura ducked under it nicely.
Rivers tests Asakura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rivers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Rivers misses its intended target.
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Asakura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asakura throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivers. #CL2#
Asakura rushes Rivers and presses him up against the cage.
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Nice elbow from Asakura.
Rivers blocks an elbow strike.
Asakura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Our sources have told us that Rivers has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asakura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Rivers misses with an elbow over the top.
Asakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivers.
Rivers tries to work over Asakura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asakura creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rivers scores with a shot to the side of Asakura's head.
A short left from Asakura.
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivers tries to work over Asakura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asakura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asakura lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Phil Rivers has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivers.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rivers just misses with a elbow thrown towards Asakura's brow.
Asakura misses with a body punch.
Asakura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asakura blocks an uppercut.
Rivers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T2#
Rivers working aggressively here.
Asakura blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Asakura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rivers blocks a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Rivers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rivers shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Asakura eats them both and turns towards Rivers to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Asakura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivers.
Rivers throws a right hand that Asakura ducks under and follows up with a left that Asakura also avoids with ease.
Asakura moves out of range as Rivers strikes.
Asakura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab by Rivers.
Nice defenses there by Asakura.
Asakura slips a straight right by Rivers.
Asakura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivers.
Asakura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asakura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#Rivers is rocked!
Rivers ducks into an uppercut from Asakura and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kotaro Asakura!
Kotaro Asakura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DC 46: Thorn vs Savisto
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Takeda throws a leg kick that misses.
Takeda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rivers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Takeda moves away and avoids it.
Takeda throwing a counter right hand but Rivers manages to avoid it.
Phil Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers connects with a jab.
Rivers throws a big shot that misses.
Rivers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rivers.#CUT2#It looks like Shingen Takeda has been cut.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rivers enables Takeda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rivers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Rivers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Rivers is looking for a triangle here but Takeda uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Takeda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Takeda tries for a kimura but Rivers is defending well.
Rivers parries the strikes from Takeda easily there. Takeda is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rivers to escape.
Takeda wants to control but Rivers is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivers tries to buck Takeda off but Takeda is having none of it.#T1##SUB#
Takeda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Takeda tries for a kimura but Rivers is defending well.
Takeda throws an elbow but Rivers slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Takeda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rivers is looking to reverse the position.
Takeda fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rivers is trying to improve his position.
Takeda postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T2#
Rivers is looking for a sweep.
Takeda is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rivers is looking for a sweep.
Takeda trying to control the action but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Rivers is looking for a sweep.
Rivers manages to get back to half guard.
Takeda prevents Rivers from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rivers manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Takeda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rivers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takeda has managed to get both his arms back between Rivers's legs - danger averted.
Takeda 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.
Takeda slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Rivers is defending against the submission attempts here by Takeda.
Rivers is pressing down on Takeda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3##SUB2#
Rivers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takeda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Takeda is pushing down on Rivers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rivers is fighting to maintain full guard but Takeda has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rivers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Takeda passes into half guard. #SUB#
Takeda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rivers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Takeda is working for a kimura but Rivers is defending it quite comfortably.
Rivers is pressing down on Takeda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4##SUB2#
Rivers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takeda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Takeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivers is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Takeda drops back looking for a leg! Rivers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rivers manages to kick Takeda off! Takeda jumps back into Rivers's guard. #SUB2#
Rivers looking for a guillotine here but Takeda defends easily.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing Takeda from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rivers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takeda is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Rivers looking for subs off his back but Takeda has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shingen Takeda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shingen Takeda's cut.
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#
Rivers throws a series of punches but Takeda avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Rivers clinches up with Takeda and pushes him back against the cage.
Rivers lands with a left to the head.
Takeda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivers's elbow.
Takeda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rivers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rivers fails to land.
Takeda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rivers misses with some punches.
Rivers throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeda.
Rivers lands a left hand.
Rivers lands a nice elbow.
Rivers misses with some punches.
Takeda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rivers lands with a short shot to the head.
Takeda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivers's elbow.
Rivers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivers lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeda blocking some punches.
Rivers prevents a body shot from Takeda.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivers.
Takeda can't find room to land a body shot as Rivers controls the action.
#T1#
Rivers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takedas head.
Takeda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rivers to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shingen Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Rivers.
Rivers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Takeda is trying to pull guard but Rivers has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Rivers as the two fighters clinch.
Rivers lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rivers.
Rivers has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Takeda seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rivers can turn it around.
A right hand to the body from Takeda.
Rivers throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeda.
A short left from Rivers. #TD#
Takeda successfully pulls guard.
Rivers throws a big right hand that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rivers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Takeda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rivers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rivers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2##SUB#
Takeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rivers defends well.
Takeda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takeda trying to keep a closed guard but Rivers is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Takeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rivers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rivers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rivers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takeda works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Takeda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rivers is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Takeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Takeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takeda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Takeda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takeda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takeda can't keep his opponent in guard - Rivers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rivers thows a huge punch but Takeda dodges it nicely.
Rivers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takeda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rivers.
Takeda trying to hold on to Rivers's head to control him but Rivers postures up.
Rivers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rivers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takeda defending well though.
Rivers tries to pass to full mount but Takeda defends it.
Rivers thows a huge punch but Takeda dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Takeda manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rivers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rivers throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Rivers throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Takeda 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 with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rivers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Takeda seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rivers throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Takeda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takeda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Takeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rivers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takeda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Rivers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shingen Takeda's cut.
That's time! Takeda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Rivers throws an overhand right that lands on Takeda's shoulder, as Takeda tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Takeda.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Takeda.
Rivers missing with a left hand there. Takeda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rivers throws out a loose jab but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rivers.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rivers tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rivers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rivers throws out a loose jab but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takeda was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivers.
Some wild striking there from Takeda.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Takeda.
Takeda throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers misses with a looping right.
Rivers avoids a kick to the body.
Rivers scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rivers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takeda counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shingen Takeda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivers is just out of range.
Rivers connects with a body shot that sends Takeda's belly button to the back.
Takeda throws a right hand that Rivers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rivers also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takeda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Phil Rivers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takeda has time to react.
Rivers misses with a hook. Takeda ducked under it nicely.
Rivers lands with a hook. Takeda tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Takeda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takeda walks into a straight right hand from Rivers.#ROC2#Takeda is rocked!
Phil Rivers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rivers misses with a lunging right hand
and Takeda counters with a nice body shot.
Oh Takeda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takeda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rivers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takeda counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Takeda seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers throws a nice looking combination but Takeda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rivers throws an overhand right that lands on Takeda's shoulder, as Takeda tries to avoid the shot.
Rivers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takeda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takeda misses with the combination.
#T2#
Rivers misses with a left hand
enabling Takeda to counter with a crisp jab.
Rivers stuffs the takedown attempt from Takeda. Takeda gets slowly back to his feet.
Rivers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takeda swings for the body but Rivers moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Takeda or perhaps it was just good defense by Rivers, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shingen Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeda wants to slow Rivers down by chopping away at his legs.
Takeda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Rivers does it's job there.
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takeda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivers thuds his right hand into Takeda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rivers misses with a lunging right hand
and Takeda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takeda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivers.
Jab by Rivers.
Takeda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Takeda.#T3#
Rivers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Takeda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shingen Takeda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Rivers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rivers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Takeda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takeda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Rivers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takeda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Rivers has his foot on Takeda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takeda works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Rivers has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Takeda is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rivers.#SUB#
Takeda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Takeda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rivers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rivers is looking for a sweep. Takeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Takeda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivers keeps working. #SUB#
Takeda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rivers has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Rivers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Takeda wants to work for an arm triangle but Rivers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rivers gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Rivers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takeda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Takeda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Takeda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Rivers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rivers 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Rivers!
An out of breath and clearly excited Phil Rivers thanked The Natural Order for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
DC 38: Talvela vs Dye
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Rivers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
Hanma swings for the body but Rivers moves out of range.
Hanma lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Hanma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rivers, pushing him back against the cage.
Rivers lands with a light punch inside.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
Rivers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Rivers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rivers working aggressively here.
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivers.
Rivers blocking some punches.
Rivers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rivers is struggling to control the position.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
Rivers lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hanma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Hanma fails to land.
Rivers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Rivers's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hanma scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Rivers lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hanma tries to pull guard but Rivers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rivers controlling the action here for a moment.
Hanma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanma misses with the head strike.
Rivers lands an elbow inside that Hanma shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Baki Hanma has been cut.
A body shot lands from Hanma.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rivers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rivers misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanma.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanma.
Rivers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Rivers misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rivers.
Rivers has a couple of punches blocked by Hanma.
Hanma scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Rivers.
Hanma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma tries a body shot but Rivers blocks it.
Rivers working aggressively here.
#T2#
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Rivers.
Hanma cracks Rivers with a nice body shot.
Hanma throws a head punch that misses.
Rivers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hanma as Rivers tries to tie him up.
Hanma misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rivers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rivers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hanma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma can't find room to land a body shot as Rivers controls the action.
Hanma is leaning against Rivers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rivers blocking some punches.
Hanma misses with the head strike.
Rivers struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanma controls his hands.
Rivers misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rivers fails to land.
Hanma blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Hanma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivers.
Hanma is trying to pull guard but Rivers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rivers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rivers has a couple of punches blocked by Hanma.
Rivers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hanma's defenses.
Hanma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivers tries to throw a body punch but Hanma avoids it by throwing Rivers back against the cage.
Hanma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma blocking some punches.
Hanma tries to pull guard but Rivers holds him up against the cage and eventually Hanma drops back down to his feet.
Phil Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma.
Rivers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rivers blocking some punches.
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivers.
Hanma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Hanma has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rivers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
Rivers wants to stall.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
Hanma blocks the elbow strike.
Rivers scores with a shot to the side of Hanma's head.
Rivers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Rivers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice body punch from Hanma - that landed with a thud.
Rivers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers pushes Hanma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rivers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rivers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hanma takes a shot to the head.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanma tries to throw a body punch but Rivers avoids it by throwing Hanma back against the cage.
Hanma has a couple of punches blocked by Rivers.
Hanma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanma blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivers lands a nice elbow.
Hanma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivers lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanma misses with a body punch.
A short left from Hanma.
Rivers lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Rivers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baki Hanma'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#
Hanma walks into a straight right hand from Rivers.
A punch lands to the side of Hanma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rivers throws an off balance right hand
and Hanma counters with a straight right hand.
Hanma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanma throws an overhand right that lands on Rivers's shoulder, as Rivers tries to avoid the shot.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Hanma moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Hanma has Rivers up against the cage in a clinch.
Rivers trying to stall but Hanma improves his position.
Rivers is trying to maintain a safe position but Hanma gets an underhook and turns Rivers into the cage.
Rivers has a couple of punches blocked by Hanma.
Hanma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rivers misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Rivers.
Rivers misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanma tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hanma - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Rivers on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Hanma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Rivers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phil Rivers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rivers throws a head punch that misses.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivers controls his hands.
Rivers gets through Hanma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rivers fails to land.
Hanma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Hanma pushes Rivers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hanma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanma misses with some punches.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rivers stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rivers.
Hanma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanma tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rivers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rivers. #T2#
Rivers blocks a body shot from Hanma.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Rivers uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rivers.
Rivers throws a head punch that misses.
Hanma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hanma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rivers presses Hanma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivers.
Hanma blocking some punches.
Hanma takes a shot to the head.
Rivers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivers.
Rivers leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rivers tries to stall but Hanma uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rivers misses with some punches.
Rivers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanma can do to turn this around?
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanma tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanma can't find room to land a body shot as Rivers controls the action.
#T3#
Hanma working aggressively here.
Hanma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rivers or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hanma.
Hanma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rivers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Hanma fails to land.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanma gets through Rivers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rivers blocks an uppercut.
Rivers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hanma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hanma working aggressively here.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanma tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rivers prevents a body shot from Hanma.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanma.
Rivers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Hanma jumps guard but Rivers stands there with Hanma around his waist. Hanma gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hanma misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rivers.
Rivers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanma tries a body shot but Rivers blocks it.
Rivers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hanma takes a shot to the head.
Rivers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hanma tries to throw a body punch but Rivers avoids it by throwing Hanma back against the cage.
Rivers prevents a body shot from Hanma.
Rivers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Rivers avoiding damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rivers.
Hanma gets through Rivers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rivers misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hanma takes a shot to the head.
Rivers lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Hanma.
A short right from Rivers on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Rivers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Baki Hanma's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rivers slips under a jab from Hanma.
Rivers staying out of range there.
Rivers works the jab nicely.
Hanma moves away from the strike by Rivers.
Hanma lands the left hand.
Rivers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rivers is looking to clinch.
Rivers throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanma.
Rivers slips under a jab.
Rivers misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Rivers misses its intended target.
Rivers throws a hook but Hanma blocks it.
Rivers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hanma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rivers scores with a three punch combo!
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 fails to land with a series of punches.
Hanma throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivers.
Phil Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers is looking to clinch but Hanma is avoiding it.
Hanma let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hanma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivers.#T1#
Rivers misses with a straight left.
Hanma scores with a hook to the body. Rivers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rivers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rivers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rivers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big left from Rivers misses.
Hanma thuds a left hand into Rivers's body.
Hanma slips a straight right by Rivers.
Rivers throws a one two combo.
Rivers tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rivers missing with a left hand there. Hanma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Rivers does no damage.
Rivers is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hanma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely 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!
Hanma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC2#Rivers is rocked!
Rivers walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Hanma swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Baki Hanma!
After the fight, Baki Hanma 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:
DC 29: Rematch Bonanza
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
A jab from Rivers misses.
A big left from Rivers misses.
Rivers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Prince misses the target.
Prince moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Prince has managed to clinch.
Rivers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rivers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rivers lands a damaging elbow.
Rivers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rivers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prince looking to stall.
A shot in the inside from Rivers. #BC2#
Prince's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Prince rushes Rivers and presses him up against the cage.
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 misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Prince uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prince fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prince swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rivers blocking some punches.
Rivers misses with a punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Rivers has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T1#
Rivers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prince avoids a wild elbow strike from Rivers.#BC2#
Prince manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Rivers misses. #CL2#
Prince rushes Rivers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Prince uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Prince pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Prince moves out of range as Rivers strikes.#CL2#
Prince clinches up against the cage.
Rivers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rivers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rivers misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prince backwards.
Rivers throws a punch but it's blocked by Prince.
Rivers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Prince up against the cage.
Prince lands with a right to the head.
Prince lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prince blocks an elbow strike from Rivers.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prince. #T2#
Rivers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prince has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rivers seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Prince can turn it around.
Rivers is looking to control Prince's arms but Prince gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rivers has his back to the cage.
Rivers lands a nice elbow.
Rivers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Prince breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Rivers forces Prince back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rivers.
Rivers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice left hand lands by Rivers.
#BC2#
Prince escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Prince misses with a hook.
Rivers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Rivers forces Prince back against the cage and clinches.
Prince misses with some punches.
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivers. #BC2#
Prince's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Prince closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Prince.
Rivers pushes Prince back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rivers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Prince or not.
Prince lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rivers backwards. #T3#
Prince wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rivers has him pressed against the cage.
Rivers looking to slow down the pace here.
Prince swings wildly with an uppercut but Rivers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Prince lands with a light punch inside.
Prince swings wildly with an uppercut but Rivers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prince swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prince just leaning against Rivers, taking a breather.
Prince prevents a body shot from Rivers.
The referee calls for Prince to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prince.
Prince lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rivers working aggressively here.
Prince blocks an uppercut.
Rivers lands with a light punch inside.
Prince scores with a shoulder strike.
Prince effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Rivers lands an elbow inside that Prince shrugs off.
Rivers working aggressively here.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Prince uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prince lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
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 throws a head punch that misses.
Rivers misses with a punch on the inside.
Prince blocks an uppercut.
Prince blocking some punches.
Prince blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prince tries to break the clinch but Rivers is controlling the position.
Prince lands a right hand.
Prince misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prince lands a shoulder strike.
Prince has a couple of punches blocked by Rivers.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivers misses with some punches.
Rivers blocking some punches.
Prince misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prince blocking some punches.
Rivers lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Phil Rivers will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rivers throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Rivers moves into the clinch.
Rivers lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Prince manages to break the clinch.
Rivers lands a really nice looking cross but Prince seems unphased.
Prince steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Rivers throws the left hand but Prince avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Prince misses.
Prince walks into a jab.
Prince throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prince fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Prince. That's going to slow Rivers down.
Rivers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rivers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Prince lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers scores with a jab. Prince acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Phil Rivers is winning the standup battle so far.
Rivers missing with a left hand there. Prince was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Prince scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Prince keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rivers misses with a straight left.
Rivers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivers misses with a hook.#CL2#
Prince fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rivers, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Prince trying to stall but Rivers improves his position.
Prince misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Rivers fails to land.
Prince looking to stall.
Prince misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivers lands with a right to the head.
Rivers misses with some punches.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
Prince working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Prince.
Prince lands a left hand.
Prince takes a shot to the head.
Prince just leaning against Rivers, taking a breather.
Rivers working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prince.
Prince misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prince.
Rivers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Prince is trying to push Rivers away but Rivers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Prince blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers is looking to control Prince's arms but Prince gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rivers has his back to the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Prince.
Phil Rivers has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Prince breaks from the clinch.
Prince throws a hook but Rivers blocks it.
Rivers misses with a two punch combination.
Rivers drops his hands momentarily and Prince takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Rivers forces Prince back against the cage and clinches.
Prince tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rivers.
Prince fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prince fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Prince pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prince swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Prince throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivers.
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
Prince throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rivers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Prince backs up against the cage.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Prince.
Rivers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rivers misses the shot to the body.
Prince is looking for the big counter here.
Nice defenses there by Prince.#T3#
Rivers misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Prince.
Rivers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rivers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Prince's head backwards.
A big right from Rivers misses.
A punch combination from Rivers misses.
Prince takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rivers looks to land a left hand but Prince moved out of range nicely.
Prince looks to land a combination but Rivers avoids it well.
Prince dodges the punch combination from Rivers.
Rivers slips a jab from Prince.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Prince.
Prince smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Prince clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Prince pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Rivers.
A slow jab from Prince misses its intended target.
Rivers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL#
Rivers has Prince up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
Rivers lands a left hand.
Rivers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rivers is trying to maintain a safe position but Prince gets an underhook and turns Rivers into the cage.
Rivers misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Rivers.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prince.
Rivers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rivers pushes off an throws an elbow but Prince leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Prince tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivers scores with a shot to the side of Prince's head.
Rivers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rivers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rivers has a couple of punches blocked by Prince.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivers blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Prince.
Prince scores with a shoulder strike.
Rivers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prince's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Rivers dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Prince with a jab.
Prince throws a series of punches but Rivers moves out of range.
Rivers looks to land a left hand but Prince moved out of range nicely.
Rivers misses with a hook.
Prince lands a jab to the nose.
Prince lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circle momentarily. Prince darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rivers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prince.
Prince jabs at Rivers's body.
Rivers looks to throw the jab but Prince is out of range.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Prince moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Rivers moves into range and clinches up with Prince.
Prince blocks an uppercut.
Prince is struggling to control the position.
Rivers throws a head punch that misses.
Prince lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Prince takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prince creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Prince has a couple of punches blocked by Rivers.
Prince stalling in the clinch but Rivers improves position. #T1#
Rivers lands an elbow inside that Prince shrugs off.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
Prince blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivers content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rivers blocking some punches.
Rivers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rivers misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rivers blocking some punches.
Prince blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivers has a couple of punches blocked by Prince.
Prince tries to break the clinch but Rivers is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivers.
Rivers misses with a punch on the inside.
Prince makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Rivers.
Prince misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Prince breaks the clinch.
Prince with a jab.
Prince digs a good body shot into Rivers's ribs.
Nasir Prince has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL2#
Prince moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Prince lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rivers working aggressively here.
Rivers lands a shoulder strike.
Prince lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Prince blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prince lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Prince blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivers dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rivers lands with a left to the head.
Rivers lands a hook that snaps the head of Prince backwards.
Prince is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rivers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Prince swings wildly with an uppercut but Rivers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prince.
Rivers misses with a body punch.
Rivers throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Prince misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivers blocking some punches.
A short right from Prince. #ROC2#Rivers is rocked!
Prince lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Rivers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Prince effectively controlling the action here.
Prince scores with a shot to the side of Rivers's head.
Prince pushes Rivers against the cage. Prince is working some dirty boxing. Prince pushes off with a quick right hook! Rivers goes down! Rivers tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Prince moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nasir Prince! |
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Event:
DC 21: Dye vs Diego
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Lucas Iv gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rivers has a couple of punches blocked by Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lucas Iv has Rivers pushed against the cage.
I was talking to Rivers's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rivers.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lucas Iv blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lucas Iv throws an elbow but misses.
Rivers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lucas Iv goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rivers prevents it.
A right hook to the body lands for Rivers.
Lucas Iv drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas Iv blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Rivers is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lucas Iv is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rivers to the mat. Rivers regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Rivers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lucas Iv is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucas Iv makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1##SUB#
Rivers looking for a guillotine here but Lucas Iv defends easily.
Lucas Iv working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lucas Iv 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.
#SUB#
Lucas Iv got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rivers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lucas Iv has managed to get both his arms back between Rivers's legs - danger averted.
Lucas Iv is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lucas Iv trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Rivers is looking for a triangle but Lucas Iv pushes his legs off easily.
Lucas Iv keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rivers's head.
Lucas Iv trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Rivers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lucas Iv is aware though and is defending well.
Lucas Iv postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Rivers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lucas Iv gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lucas Iv postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lucas Iv lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lucas Iv trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Lucas Iv working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Rivers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lucas Iv gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lucas Iv landing with the ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Rivers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lucas Iv is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucas Iv looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lucas Iv throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lucas Iv scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lucas Iv is in close to Rivers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lucas Iv trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rivers looking for a triangle here. Lucas Iv is fighting it but it looks tight! Rivers pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lucas Iv is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Phil Rivers!
A very excited looking Phil Rivers 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:
DC 12: Havran vs Savisto
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Rivers lands with a hook. Bastiat tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rivers with a jab.
Bastiat's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rivers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bastiat scrambles back to his feet.
Bastiat staying out of range there.
Bastiat drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rivers defends it well.
Bastiat slips a jab and a cross from Rivers.
The crowd cheers as Rivers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bastiat doesn't seem phased though.
Bastiat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No joy there for Rivers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bastiat tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bastiat has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rivers cracks Bastiat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bastiat ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Bastiat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rivers cracks Bastiat with a good jab.
Phil Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Rivers.
#T1#
Rivers connects with a nice looking jab.
Bastiat dodges the punch combination from Rivers.
Bastiat tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rivers loads up on a big right hand but Bastiat slips the punch.
Rivers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rivers throws a lazy right hand but Bastiat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivers cracks Bastiat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Phil Rivers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bastiat closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2##CL#
Rivers darts in and clinches Bastiat up against the cage.
I was talking to Rivers's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rivers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rivers blocks a body shot from Bastiat.
A short uppercut from Rivers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Bastiat uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Rivers fails to land.
Rivers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Bastiat - that landed with a thud.
Bastiat misses with a body punch.
Rivers jumps guard but Bastiat stands there with Rivers around his waist. Rivers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bastiat blocks an uppercut.
Rivers has a couple of punches blocked by Bastiat.
#T3#
Rivers is trying to pull guard but Bastiat turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rivers lands a hook that snaps the head of Bastiat backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rivers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rivers misses with some punches.
Rivers throws an elbow but it misses.
Rivers misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivers throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastiat.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rivers.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bastiat.
Rivers is trying to pull guard but Bastiat has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Rivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Rivers.
Rivers jumps guard but Bastiat turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bastiat tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bastiat can't find room to land a body shot as Rivers controls the action.
Rivers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4#
Bastiat misses with a body punch.
Bastiat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivers working aggressively here.
Bastiat blocking some punches.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Bastiat uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Rivers fails to land.
Bastiat takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers tries to pull guard but Bastiat holds him up against the cage and eventually Rivers drops back down to his feet.
Rivers can't find room to land a body shot as Bastiat controls the action.
Bastiat blocking some punches.
Rivers jumps guard but Bastiat turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rivers struggles to land a body shot inside as Bastiat controls his hands.
Rivers misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Rivers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bastiat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rivers.
Bastiat with the counter takedown but Rivers avoids it easily.
Rivers feints a jab promting Bastiat to slip. Rivers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bastiat slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bastiat takes one on the button.
Rivers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bastiat drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rivers defends it well.
Rivers throws a lazy right hand but Bastiat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bastiat looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Rivers misses.
Bastiat avoids the body shot from Rivers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers loads up on a big right hand but Bastiat slips the punch.
Bastiat is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Phil Rivers is winning the standup battle so far.
Rivers throws a nice looking combination but Bastiat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rivers misses the shot to the body.
Rivers thuds his right hand into Bastiat's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Rivers throws a looping overhand right but Bastiat ducks down to avoid it.
Bastiat swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut there from Rivers.
Rivers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rivers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bastiat.
Rivers misses with a two punch combination.
Rivers tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheers as Rivers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bastiat doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rivers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab by Rivers.
Jab by Rivers.#T2#
Rivers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bastiat manages to avoid it.
Bastiat with the counter takedown but Rivers avoids it easily.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Bastiat moves away and avoids it.
Bastiat now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
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!
Bastiat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Rivers tries to bum rush Bastiat with a series of wild strikes but Bastiat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rivers throws a hook to the side of Bastiat's head but Bastiat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rivers looks to land a left hand but Bastiat moved out of range nicely.
Rivers moves in looking to clinch but Bastiat pushes him off.
Bastiat is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from Rivers misses.
Bastiat with the counter takedown but Rivers avoids it easily.
Rivers scores with a hook.
Rivers lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
A jab from Rivers misses.
Rivers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bastiat in his tracks.
Bastiat walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Rivers misses.
And Bastiat tries to counter it with a takedown but Rivers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bastiat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rivers lands a jab.
Rivers looks to land a left hand but Bastiat moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Rivers misses.
And Bastiat tries to counter it with a takedown but Rivers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rivers with a nice cross.
Bastiat slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Rivers. #T4#
Bastiat moves out of range as Rivers strikes.
Bastiat has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rivers throws a body shot but no joy.
Bastiat changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rivers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivers is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Some wild striking there from Rivers.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Rivers.
Rivers looks to land a right hand but Bastiat moved out of range.
Rivers misses with a right hand
and Bastiat counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rivers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rivers misses with a right hand
letting Bastiat counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Rivers dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rivers throws a combination. Bastiat tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bastiat is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rivers.
Rivers feints a jab promting Bastiat to slip. Rivers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bastiat slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rivers misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Bastiat on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rivers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bastiat tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rivers lands with an overhand left.
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bastiat with the counter takedown but Rivers avoids it easily.
Bastiat keeps the fight on the outside.
Bastiat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bastiat looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Bastiat defending well as Rivers loads up on a big left hand.
Rivers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bastiat can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Rivers coming out on top.
Rivers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rivers connects with a nice looking jab.
Bastiat takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rivers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bastiat tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bastiat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bastiat slips a straight right by Rivers.
Bastiat changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rivers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rivers scores with a jab to the head.
Bastiat is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rivers is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bastiat.
Rivers throws a right hand that Bastiat ducks under and follows up with a left that Bastiat also avoids with ease.#T2#
Rivers misses with a series of wild punches.
Bastiat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rivers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
A big right from Rivers misses.
Bastiat with the counter takedown but Rivers avoids it easily.
Bastiat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Rivers misses the target.
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastiat takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rivers connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Rivers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rivers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rivers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bastiat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Bastiat tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rivers looks to throw the jab but Bastiat is out of range.
Bastiat with the counter takedown but Rivers avoids it easily.
Bastiat slips a jab from Rivers.
Bastiat is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rivers lands with a nice body punch.
Bastiat takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bastiat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivers.
Bastiat tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rivers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rivers cracks Bastiat with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bastiat on the side of the head.
Rivers tries to clinch but Bastiat is having none of it.
Bastiat appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rivers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bastiat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rivers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bastiat on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rivers wants to clinch up but Bastiat keeps it at a distance.
Bastiat tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bastiat is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rivers tries to clinch there but Bastiat circles away.
And Bastiat tries to counter it with a takedown but Rivers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rivers looks to land a combination. Bastiat sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Frederic Bastiat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Bastiat moves away and avoids it.
Bastiat tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Rivers!
An out of breath Phil Rivers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
DC 8: Nyla vs Rivers
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Rivers misses with a looping left.
Rivers loads up on a big right hand but Nyla slips the punch.
Nyla throws a hook but Rivers avoids it easily.
We've been told by Nyla's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rivers swings widly with a right hand
and Nyla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rivers pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nyla back to the cage. Rivers follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rivers misses with a few strikes there.
Rivers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nyla.
Rivers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nyla throws a hook to the side of Rivers's head but Rivers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rivers throws a nice looking combination but Nyla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Rivers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nyla ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Rivers connects with the punch.
Rivers misses with an uppercut. Nyla saw that one coming.
Rivers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rivers misses with a wild body shot.
Rivers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Nyla wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nyla bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Rivers as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Rivers works the jab nicely.
Rivers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nyla manages to avoid it.
Rivers throws a right hand that misses
and Nyla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Rivers.
Rivers throws a big shot that misses.
Nyla has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nyla takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rivers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nyla counters with a crisp right that sends Rivers to the canvas! Nyla follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Nyla! |
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Event:
DC Sunday Sesh 1
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Rivers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rivers.
Rivers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barboza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barboza is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rivers.#CL#
Barboza clinches.
Barboza lands a shoulder strike.
Rivers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivers misses with some punches.
Barboza misses with some punches.
Rivers lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barboza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivers working aggressively here.
Rivers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barboza backwards.
Rivers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barboza backwards.
Barboza is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivers.
Rivers misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivers has a couple of punches blocked by Barboza.
Rivers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barboza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivers scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Rivers manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL#
Barboza closes the distance and clinches.
Rivers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barboza.
Rivers scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Rivers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rivers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barboza.
Rivers misses with a few strikes there.
Rivers connects with a jab.
Rivers jabs Barboza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phil Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Barboza rushes Rivers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barboza stalling in the clinch.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Barboza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers lands a hook that snaps the head of Barboza backwards.
Rivers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbozas head.
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 blocking some punches.
Rivers working aggressively here.
Rivers has a couple of punches blocked by Barboza.
Rivers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
Barboza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barboza looking to slow down the pace here.
Rivers lands a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barboza.
Barboza trying to control the position but instead, Rivers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barboza into the cage.#BC2#
Rivers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barboza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barboza on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Barboza gets a clinch.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
Rivers prevents a body shot from Barboza.
Rivers has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barboza seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rivers can turn it around.
Rivers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barboza backwards.
Barboza stalls.
A short left from Rivers.
A head punch on the inside from Rivers fails to land.
Barboza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Barboza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivers working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rivers.
Rivers scores with a shot to the side of Barboza's head.
Rivers misses with some punches.
Barboza throws a head punch that misses.
Rivers throws a head punch that misses.
Barboza wants to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barboza trying to stall but Rivers improves his position.
A short left from Rivers.
Rivers scores with a shoulder strike.
Barboza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rivers lands with a right to the head.
Barboza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barboza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barboza struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivers controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Barboza.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barboza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Barboza stalling the fight.
Stalling in the clinch from Barboza.
Rivers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rivers working aggressively here.
Rivers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rivers as Barboza tries to tie him up.
Rivers lands a left hand.
Rivers lands an uppercut.
Barboza prevents a body shot from Rivers.
Rivers lands a hook that snaps the head of Barboza backwards.
Rivers misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rivers. #ROC2#Barboza is rocked!
Barboza tries to stall but Rivers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Oh Barboza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barboza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barboza blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Rivers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivers scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivers drops Barboza with a huge uppercut! Barboza drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Rivers is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Rivers!
Phil Rivers thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA Friday Night Fights X
Date: Sep 30, 2022 |
#R1#
No joy there for Rivers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rivers misses the shot to the body.
Rivers misses with a hook. Harris ducked under it nicely.
Harris is looking to slow Rivers down with leg kicks.
Harris lands with an overhand left.
Harris scores with a jab to the body.
Rivers throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harris scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rivers in his tracks.
Rivers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rivers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Rivers looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Harris gets cracked with a nice right hand there 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!
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rivers moves away.
Rivers looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Rivers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rivers misses with a body shot
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
Harris walks into a jab.#T1#
Rivers throws a right hand that Harris ducks under and follows up with a left that Harris also avoids with ease.
Harris appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivers manages to avoid it.
Harris scores with the left hand. Rivers knows he should have avoided that one.
Harris throws a hook but Rivers blocks it.
Harris misses with a low kick.
Harris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rivers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rivers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Terrance Harris has been cut.
Rivers looks to land a left hand but Harris moved out of range nicely.
Rivers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harris's hands.
Harris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Harris wants to counter with a clinch but Rivers pushes him away.
Rivers misses with a body punch
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rivers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harris scores with a leg kick.
#CL#
Rivers clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Rivers blocks the elbow strike.
Rivers lands a hook that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Harris misses with some punches.
Rivers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rivers stalling against the cage.
#TD#
Rivers pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Rivers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rivers looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Rivers has his foot on Harris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harris works his way back into a safe position though.
Rivers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Harris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harris wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
Harris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rivers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rivers seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3##SUB#
Rivers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris stays in close to Rivers's body and controls the position.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivers is keeping the position for now.
Harris won't allow Rivers to sweep him here.
Rivers is working hard here to advance position.
Rivers being controlled here, momentarily.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivers is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rivers is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4#
Harris looking to control.
Harris can't keep his opponent in guard - Rivers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Harris trying to control from the bottom.
Rivers is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Harris!
Harris is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rivers seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Harris is holding on tight.
Harris wants to control but Rivers is having none of it.#SUB#
Rivers has control of Harris's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Harris regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rivers seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Harris is holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Rivers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrance Harris's cut.
That's time! Rivers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Rivers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rivers lands a nice uppercut.
Rivers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rivers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Rivers.
Harris is trying to force a seperation but Rivers has the dominant position.
A short body shot lands from Rivers as the two fighters clinch.
Rivers lands a nice shot to the body.
Rivers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harris walks away with a smile on his face. Rivers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rivers misses with a wild body shot.
Rivers misses with a left hand
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Rivers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Harris slips a straight right by Rivers.
Harris throws a leg kick but Rivers moved away.
Rivers was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rivers slips under a jab.
Rivers throws a jab when Harris was well out of range.
Harris is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rivers thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Rivers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Harris counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rivers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harris paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Rivers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harris, pushing him back against the cage.
Rivers lands a shot to the body.
Rivers jumps guard but Harris turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Rivers.
Still in the clinch, Rivers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harris wants to break free but Rivers has control.
Rivers misses with a body punch.
Rivers jumps guard but Harris turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Rivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivers keeps control of Harris as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rivers. #BC2#
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Harris throws a lazy right hand but Rivers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Rivers clinches with his opponent.
Rivers lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Rivers lands a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rivers.
A nice left hand lands by Rivers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Rivers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harris slips a jab and a cross from Rivers.
Rivers lands a nice hook to Harris's body. Harris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivers.
Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rivers tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harris throws a body punch but Rivers moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Rivers misses its target.
Rivers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Rivers blocks the leg kick.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rivers momentarily.
Rivers throws a series of punches but Harris avoids them all with ease.
Rivers takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Harris takes a swing at Rivers's ribcage but misses.
Harris has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rivers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harris at a distance.
Rivers swings widly with a right hand
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab.
Harris moves out of range of the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rivers checks a leg kick.
Rivers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phil Rivers is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Rivers.
Sloppy strikes from Rivers. Those never looked like landing.
Harris looks to land a right hand but Rivers moved out of range.
Rivers lands a right hook to the body.
Harris looks to land a left hand but Rivers moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Rivers instigates a clinch.
Harris creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Harris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harris is looking to control Rivers's arms but Rivers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Harris has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Rivers. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers fails to pull guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Rivers.
Rivers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rivers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harris.
Rivers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
Harris is breathing heavily.
Rivers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rivers works on Harris's body with a couple of short punches.
Harris blocks a body shot from Rivers.
Rivers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Rivers manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Rivers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harris defends it easily.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Harris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Rivers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Terrance Harris's cut.
That's time! Rivers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Rivers's corner calls for a 1-2. Rivers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab from Harris.
Rivers moves out of range of the body kick.
Rivers looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Harris throws out a counter right but Rivers avoids it with no problem.
Harris looks to land a right hand but Rivers moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Harris. Beautiful body shot.
Rivers throws an off balance right hand
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
Harris walks into a jab.
Harris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rivers digs a good hook to Harris's body.
Rivers throws the left hand but Harris avoids the punch easily.
Harris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Harris gets tackled into the cage by Rivers. Rivers maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers lands a nice shot to the body.
Rivers prevents Harris from breaking the clinch.
Rivers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rivers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harris backwards. #T1#
Rivers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Rivers as the two fighters clinch.
Rivers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rivers lands a shot to the body.
Rivers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rivers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Harris to keep the fight standing.
Rivers tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
Harris is trying to break the clinch but Rivers has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Rivers.
Rivers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rivers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rivers dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rivers cracks Harris with a nice body shot.
Rivers lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Harris takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Rivers.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Rivers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rivers cracks Harris with a nice body shot.#TD#
Rivers decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Rivers has an active guard here but Harris has managed to pass into half guard.
Rivers tries to get to full guard but Harris has control of the leg.
Terrance Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harris is trying to control the action in half guard but Rivers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Phil Rivers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Still in half guard, Harris seems content to control.
Rivers gets back to full guard.
Harris is pushing down on Rivers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rivers is fighting to maintain full guard but Harris has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rivers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Rivers has his foot on Harris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harris works his way back into a safe position though.
Harris wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
Harris is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rivers wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rivers is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Harris wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rivers pushes down on Harris's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Rivers is trying to work for a kimura but Harris is defending well.
Harris is trying to control but can't.
Rivers blocks the strikes from Harris.
#SUB#
Rivers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harris is just riding it out for now. Rivers eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Rivers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harris is just riding it out for now. Rivers eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Rivers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rivers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Rivers!
Phil Rivers thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA Friday Night Fights VII
Date: Sep 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Santino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rivers throws a leg kick but Santino sees it coming and moves out of range.
Santino avoids a kick to the body.
Santino takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Santino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rivers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Santino counters with a left and a right that stings Rivers.
Rivers throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rivers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santino throws a series of punches but Rivers avoids them all with ease.
Rivers misses with a body shot
letting Santino counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivers. Santino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivers throws a sloppy body shot
and Santino counters with a series of strikes. Rivers will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#Rivers is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santino flashes Rivers a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Rivers's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Rivers crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Santino punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Santino!
In his post fight interview, Bobby Santino started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 94
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Byrd moves out of range as Rivers strikes.
A shot to the liver by Byrd. Beautiful body shot.
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rivers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rivers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rivers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rivers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Byrd misses with a low kick.
Rivers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Byrd.
Rivers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Byrd circles away quickly and effectively.
Byrd misses with a straight right.
Byrd lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrd walks into a left hand.
Rivers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rivers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Byrd looks to land a combination but Rivers avoids it well.
Byrd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phil Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byrd misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Byrd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Byrd scores with a sloppy right hand. Rivers should have avoided that one.
Rivers misses with a body shot
and Rivers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rivers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Byrd tries a quick counter leg kick but Rivers is wise to it.
Byrd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rivers checks it well.
Sloppy strikes from Rivers. Those never looked like landing.
Rivers blocks a low kick nicely.
Byrd slips under a jab.
Rivers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Byrd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Decent striking displayed by Rivers there.
Rivers takes one to the side of the head.
Byrd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byrd manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Rivers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Byrd throws a chopping leg kick but Rivers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Byrd.
Rivers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rivers misses the jab.
Rivers throws a combination that misses
and Byrd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Byrd.
Byrd has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A big left from Rivers misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Byrd! But no joy.
Byrd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL2#
Rivers tries to keep at a distance but Byrd has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rivers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Byrd backwards. #BC2#
Byrd breaks the clinch.
Rivers throws a combination. Byrd tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rivers throws a leg kick that misses.
Byrd throws a counter combo.
A shot to the liver by Rivers. Beautiful body shot.
Rivers with a nice cross.
Rivers misses with a straight right.
Rivers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byrd manages to avoid it.#T3#
Byrd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rivers.
Rivers throws a hook but Byrd avoids it easily.
Rivers misses with a body shot.
Byrd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Byrd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Byrd there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rivers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rivers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Byrd counters with a straight right hand.
Byrd slips a jab from Rivers.
Rivers throws a big shot that misses.
Rivers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rivers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Byrd.
Byrd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Byrd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Byrd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rivers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rivers slips a jab from Byrd.
Byrd is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rivers had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Byrd jabs Rivers right on the nose. Rivers blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byrd misses with a looping right.
Rivers scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A looping hook to the body misses from Byrd. Rivers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Byrd lands with a right hand.
Byrd connects with the punch.#ROC2#Rivers is rocked!
Rivers misses with a left hand
and Byrd counters with a big left hand that crumples Rivers! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saxon Byrd! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 85
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Rivers getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rivers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sailorman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rivers's head.
Rivers misses with a looping right.
Sailorman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rivers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sailorman under the eye.
Rivers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rivers defending well as Sailorman loads up on a big left hand.
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rivers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rivers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A left and a right from Rivers both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Allan Sailorman has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sailorman walks into a jab.#ROC2#Sailorman is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Rivers ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Sailorman clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil Rivers! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 77
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Rivers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Calamari fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rivers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calamari throws the left hand but Rivers avoids the punch easily.
Rivers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rivers works over Calamari's head and body with a nice combination.
Rivers shoots in for a takedown but Calamari shows good takedown defense.
Calamari swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab from Rivers.
Calamari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rivers.
Calamari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calamari misses with a hook. Rivers ducked under it nicely.
Rivers missing with a left hand there. Calamari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Calamari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivers was well out of range. Poor timing from Calamari.
Rivers slips a jab from Calamari.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Calamari misses its intended target.
Rivers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rivers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've been hearing reports that Calamari has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Calamari cracks Rivers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Calamari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rivers.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivers. Calamari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calamari is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
Nice defenses there by Rivers.
Rivers misses with a double jab.
Calamari throwing a counter right hand but Rivers manages to avoid it.#CL#
Calamari moves into the clinch successfully.
Calamari controlling the action here for a moment.
Calamari lands with a right to the head.
Rivers has a couple of punches blocked by Calamari.
Calamari keeps control of Rivers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rivers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Rivers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rivers's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Calamari connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rivers scrambles back to his feet.
Rivers moves out of range of the strikes.
Rivers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calamari was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivers.
No joy there for Rivers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Calamari swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Calamari misses with a hook. Rivers ducked under it nicely.
Calamari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivers.
Rivers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Calamari counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Rivers misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Calamari tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calamari connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rivers's hands.
Rivers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Calamari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Calamari misses with a straight left.
Calamari wants to clinch up but Rivers keeps it at a distance.
Calamari looks to land a left hand but Rivers moved out of range nicely.
Rivers throws a big shot that misses.
Calamari cracks a nice hook into Rivers's ribs.
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Calamari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Calamari.
Rivers throws a nice looking combination but Calamari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rivers connects with a body shot.
Rivers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Calamari closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rivers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rivers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Calamari staying out of range there.
Rivers throws a looping overhand right but Calamari ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Calamari avoids a punch combination nicely.
Calamari throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivers.
Rivers lands a nice hook to Calamari's body. Calamari takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Calamari moves away and avoids it.
Calamari lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Calamari scores with a hook.
Calamari has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Calamari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rivers misses with a series of wild punches.
Rivers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Calamari.
Rivers scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calamari staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calamari. Rivers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calamari avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Calamari closes the distance and clinches.
Rivers lands a left hand.
#T4##BC2#
Rivers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivers misses with a looping right.
Rivers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Rivers misses
enabling Calamari to counter with a crisp jab.
Rivers lands with an overhand left.
Rivers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rivers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Calamari avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rivers cracks Calamari with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rivers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Calamari is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Calamari avoids the body shot from Rivers.
Calamari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rivers.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calamari.
Rivers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Calamari works over Rivers's head and body with a nice combination.
Rivers blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phil Rivers will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Calamari jabs Rivers right on the nose. Rivers blinks but takes it well.
Rivers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rivers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Calamari takes a swing at Rivers's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Calamari. Beautiful body shot.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Calamari.
Calamari slips a straight right by Rivers.
Rivers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rivers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rivers misses the jab.
Calamari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Calamari lands a jab to Rivers's midsection.
Rivers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calamari.
Rivers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calamari.
A combination from Rivers does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Calamari loads up on a big right hand but Rivers slips the punch.
Rivers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Calamari circles away quickly and effectively.
Calamari has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Calamari there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Rivers slips a straight right by Calamari.
Rivers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Calamari with a body shot.
Calamari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivers.
Rivers moves away from the strike by Calamari.
Calamari misses with a looping left.
Rivers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Calamari with a body shot.
Calamari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Calamari throws a hook but Rivers blocks it.
Rivers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rivers lands a right hook to the body.
Rivers slips a straight right by Calamari.
Phil Rivers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Rivers misses.
Calamari moves out of range of the leg kick from Rivers.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rivers.
Rivers slips under a jab.
Rivers misses with a wild body shot.
Calamari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rivers defending well as Calamari loads up on a big left hand.
Calamari misses with a left hand
and Rivers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Calamari rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Rivers to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Rivers takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers misses the jab.
Rivers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Calamari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Calamari dodges the punch combination from Rivers.
Rivers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Calamari throws a hook but Rivers blocks it.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Calamari.
Rivers lands with a hook. Calamari tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Calamari takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Calamari avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Calamari wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Rivers misses.
Calamari loads up on a big right hand but Rivers slips the punch.
A jab from Rivers misses.
Rivers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rivers throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Rivers slips a jab and a cross from Calamari.
Calamari lands with a cross.
Calamari misses with a hook.
Calamari scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Rivers.
Calamari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rivers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Calamari slips under a jab.
Rivers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Rivers.
A big right from Calamari misses.
Rivers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rivers throws a combination. Calamari tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Calamari back to the cage. Rivers follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rivers missing with a left hand there. Calamari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Calamari swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Calamari throws a body shot but no joy.
Rivers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Calamari misses.
A punch combination from Rivers misses. #T4#
Calamari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rivers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phil Rivers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calamari throws a series of punches but Rivers avoids them all with ease.
Calamari digs a good hook to Rivers's body.
Some bone on bone action there as Calamari checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rivers throws a jab but it's blocked by Calamari.
Calamari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivers misses with a body shot.
Calamari closes the distance but Rivers moves to the side
and Rivers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rivers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Calamari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Calamari throwing a counter right hand but Rivers manages to avoid it.
Calamari staying out of range there.
Calamari throws a big shot that misses.
Calamari connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calamari scores with a hook to the body. Rivers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Calamari.
Calamari uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rivers has time to react.
Rivers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Calamari throws a series of punches but Rivers moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Rivers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Calamari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Calamari works Rivers's body with a nice hook.
Calamari defending well as Rivers loads up on a big left hand.
Calamari scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Calamari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivers was well out of range. Poor timing from Calamari.
Calamari connects with a body shot that sends Rivers's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Rivers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rivers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rivers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rivers misses with a hook
enabling Calamari to counter with a crisp jab.
Calamari moves away from the strike by Rivers.
Rivers with a hook.
Rivers slips under a jab from Calamari.
Calamari blocks a jab.
Calamari throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivers.
Calamari avoids the body shot from Rivers.
Rivers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valdo Calamari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Calamari on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rivers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Calamari moves out of range as Rivers strikes.#T1#
Rivers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rivers throws a looping overhand right but Calamari ducks down to avoid it.
Calamari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rivers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rivers tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rivers lands a glancing blow to the side of Calamari's head.#CL#
Calamari clinches up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Calamari.
Rivers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calamari lands with a short shot to the head.
Rivers is trying to break the clinch but Calamari is controlling him.
Calamari lands a body shot.
Rivers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Calamari or not.
Rivers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Calamari lands a body shot.
Calamari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rivers working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rivers. #BC#
Calamari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rivers misses with a looping left.
Phil Rivers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Calamari misses with an uppercut. Rivers saw that one coming.
Nice jab there from Calamari.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers throws a lazy uppercut
letting Calamari counter with a right hand.
Rivers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Calamari throws a hook but Rivers blocks it.
Calamari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rivers throws out the jab.
Calamari swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Calamari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Calamari misses with a left hand
and Calamari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Calamari throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivers.
Rivers missing with a left hand there. Calamari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rivers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rivers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rivers blocks a jab.
Calamari lands a slapping body shot.
Calamari misses with a left hand
and Rivers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rivers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Calamari circles away quickly and effectively.
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Rivers misses. #T3#
Calamari moves away from the strike by Rivers.
Calamari misses the jab.
Calamari throws a body punch but Rivers moves out of range.
Rivers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Rivers as he connects with a hook.
Rivers throws a combination that misses
and Calamari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Calamari looks to throw the jab but Rivers is out of range.
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calamari. Rivers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calamari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
A swing and a miss from Rivers.
Calamari ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Calamari was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Calamari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivers slips under a jab.
Rivers throws a lazy uppercut
letting Calamari counter with a right hand.
Rivers slips under a jab from Calamari.
Rivers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Calamari misses its target.#T4#
Rivers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rivers throws out a counter right but Calamari avoids it with no problem.
Rivers slips under a jab.
Calamari tries to close the distance and clinch but Rivers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rivers's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rivers duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calamari connects with a crisp jab.
Rivers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Calamari misses.
Calamari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Calamari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rivers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Calamari misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rivers counters with a stiff right hand.
Calamari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivers.
An attempted straight right counter from Calamari misses the target.
Rivers loads up on a big right hand but Calamari slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calamari digs a good body shot into Rivers's ribs.
Calamari throws an overhand right that lands on Rivers's shoulder, as Rivers tries to avoid the shot.
Calamari looks to land a right hand but Rivers moved out of range.
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 Valdo Calamari.
I think Rivers 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Valdo Calamari!
During a confident post fight interview, Valdo Calamari thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 69
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Silver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silver has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A swing and a miss from Silver.
Silver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silver walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Silver lands a body shot.
Rivers dips to his left and cracks Silver with an uppercut!
Rivers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Phil Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silver digs a good body shot into Rivers's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers cracks Silver with a good jab.
Rivers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rivers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rivers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Silver to counter with a crisp jab.
Rivers throws a right hand that Silver ducks under and follows up with a left that Silver also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silver! But no joy.
Rivers takes a swing at Silver's ribcage but misses.
Rivers misses with the combination.
#T1#
Rivers looks to score with a jab to the body but Silver is just out of range.
A slow jab from Silver misses its intended target.
Silver connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rivers's hands.
Rivers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silver was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivers.
Rivers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silver.
Silver throws a series of punches but Rivers avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Rivers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rivers throws a right hand that misses
enabling Silver to counter with a crisp jab.
Silver missing with a left hand there. Rivers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rivers.
Rivers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Rivers is rocked!
Silver plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Rivers to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Rivers just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Terry Silver!
Terry Silver was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 60
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Rivers fails to land with a series of punches.
Voluspa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Voluspa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Voluspa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rivers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Voluspa scrambles back to his feet.
Voluspa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rivers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rivers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rivers misses the shot to the body.
Voluspa closes the distance and clinches up with Rivers, looking for a takedown. Voluspa pushes Rivers against the cage but Rivers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rivers is looking for a counter combo.
Good exchange - Rivers coming out on top.
Rivers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A big right from Rivers misses.
Rivers lands with an uppercut that bounces Voluspa off the cage and back into range.
Rivers throws a series of punches but Voluspa moves out of range. #CL2#
Voluspa moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD2#
Voluspa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rivers regains guard.
Rivers seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Voluspa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rivers trying to keep a closed guard but Voluspa is proving a slippery customer.
Voluspa being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Voluspa looking to pass the guard.
Rivers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivers, not yet.
Rivers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
Rivers keeping full guard, as Voluspa tries to pass.
Rivers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Voluspa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Voluspa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rivers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivers, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivers is pulling down on Voluspa's head to control his posture.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
Rivers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Voluspa is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers has his hands on Voluspa's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Voluspa shoots in for a double leg but Rivers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Phil Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.#TD2#
Voluspa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rivers's guard.
Rivers has control of Voluspa's left arm, preventing Voluspa from doing any damage.
Rivers is trying to keep Voluspa in close.
#T3#
Voluspa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rivers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rivers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Voluspa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rivers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivers, not yet.
Rivers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rivers trying to keep a closed guard but Voluspa is proving a slippery customer.
Rivers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivers, not yet.
Voluspa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rivers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Voluspa postures up.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Voluspa postures up in Rivers's guard and throws a big left but Rivers blocks it.
Rivers trying to control the position.
Rivers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rivers throws a jab when Voluspa was well out of range.#CL2#
Voluspa gets a clinch.
Rivers tries to circle away but Voluspa has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Rivers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivers misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Voluspa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rivers, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Rivers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Voluspa is defended easily by Rivers.
A telegraphed right hand from Rivers misses the target.
Nori Voluspa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voluspa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Rivers tries to sprawl but Voluspa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rivers wants to control but Voluspa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Phil Rivers will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rivers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Voluspa. #TD2#
Voluspa shoots in and bounces Rivers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rivers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Voluspa trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Voluspa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Voluspa throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers is pulling down on Voluspa's head to control his posture.
Voluspa stopping the sweep attempt from Rivers.
Rivers throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rivers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivers, not yet. #T1#
Rivers controlling the position.
Rivers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phil Rivers is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Voluspa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Voluspa lands in his opponent's guard.
Rivers is pulling down on Voluspa's head. It's preventing any offense from Voluspa, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Rivers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Voluspa passes into side control.
Rivers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Voluspa looks up at the clock and then as Rivers takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Voluspa smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T2#
Rivers can't do much from the bottom here.
Rivers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rivers struggling a bit here.
Voluspa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivers keeps working.
Voluspa scoring with punches from side control.
Voluspa works to advance to full mount. Rivers defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Voluspa avoids the attempt from Rivers to control.
Voluspa tries to control but Rivers wriggling away. #T3#
Voluspa is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Voluspa lands a heavy elbow.
Rivers tries to hold on but Voluspa postures up.
Rivers working to try and regain half guard.
Voluspa looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Rivers covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nori Voluspa!
Nori Voluspa took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 53
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Rivers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oliveira's sensitive parts.
Oliveira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oliveira shoots in but Rivers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rivers connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Oliveira.
Oliveira goes for a double leg but Rivers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rivers continues to drive forward.
Oliveira stalling in the clinch but Rivers improves position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rivers.
Oliveira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rivers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Rivers finds it's way through Oliveira's defenses. #TD#
Oliveira gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Oliveira wants to work for an arm triangle but Rivers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Rivers is defending against the submission attempts here by Oliveira.
Rivers keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Rivers is looking to get back to full guard here but Oliveira has managed to pass to side control instead.
Rivers struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Oliveira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rivers, who protects the arm well.
Rivers can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Oliveira haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Oliveira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rivers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oliveira working away.
Oliveira controls the position.
Oliveira working away.
Oliveira landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Oliveira controls the position from side control.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Rivers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliveira has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rivers is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Rivers is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phil Rivers will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Rivers gets tackled into the cage by Oliveira. Oliveira maintains the clinch.
Rivers blocks an elbow strike from Oliveira.
#BC2#
Rivers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oliveira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oliveira fails to land the takedown.
Rivers misses with a looping right.
Oliveira staying out of range there.
Oliveira tries to clinch there but Rivers circles away.
Phil Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Oliveira scores with a takedown into Rivers's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oliveira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers trying to keep a closed guard but Oliveira is proving a slippery customer.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Rivers is keeping the position.#T1#
Oliveira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rivers looking to control.
Oliveira controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rivers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Oliveira controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Phil Rivers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliveira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Rivers scores with a jab to the head.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Rivers is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rivers! But no joy.
Oliveira looks to clinch
and Rivers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rivers pinned against the cage. Rivers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rivers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Oliveira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oliveira dodges the punch combination from Rivers.
Rivers scores with a one two! Oliveira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD#
Oliveira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira preventing the sweep.
Oliveira content to stall in guard here.
Rivers wants to sweep but no luck.
Rivers is trying to keep Oliveira in close.
Rivers controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Rivers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rivers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gustavo Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phil Rivers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rivers throws a low kick but Oliveira moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Rivers as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Oliveira has Rivers up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Rivers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phil Rivers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rivers lands a glancing blow to the side of Oliveira's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Rivers. That snapped Oliveira's head back.
Rivers stuffs the takedown attempt from Oliveira. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
Oliveira moves forwards but Rivers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oliveira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rivers duly obliges. #TD#
Oliveira closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rivers's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Oliveira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rivers dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Oliveira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rivers trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom. #T1#
Rivers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rivers is aware though and is defending well.
Rivers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rivers wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Rivers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rivers wants to stand but Oliveira is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rivers works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oliveira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rivers is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Oliveira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rivers pulls his head out easily.
Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Rivers has control of the leg. #SUB#
Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rivers wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Rivers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rivers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Rivers! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 44
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Rivers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivers works the jab nicely.
Camara darts in trying to clinch
and Rivers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rivers swinging wildly here.
Camara connects with a solid leg kick.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivers was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Rivers misses.
Camara wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Camara tries to clinch but Rivers is having none of it.
Rivers throws a low kick, looking for Camara's leg but Camara calmly moves out of range.
Camara is looking to counter the offense by Rivers and move into the clinch.
Camara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rivers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Camara misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Camara lands with a slapping head kick.
Rivers misses with a straight left.
Camara is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rivers.
Rivers has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kaikura Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camara throws a head kick but Rivers moves out of range.
Camara ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Camara seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Camara jabs at Rivers's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rivers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rivers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Camara under the eye.#ROC2#Camara is rocked!
Rivers cracks Camara with a hook to the temple - Camara is on wobbly legs here! Rivers swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Camara falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Rivers wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Phil Rivers! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 39
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Rivers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murphy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy takes one to the side of the head.
Rivers stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rivers has time to react.
Rivers lands a nice shot to the body.
Rivers cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy lands with an overhand left.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rivers throws a front kick aimed at Murphy's knee but Murphy avoids it well.
Murphy defending well as Rivers loads up on a big left hand.
We've been told by Rivers's head coaches at Kung Pao that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rivers's waist but Rivers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murphy is defended easily by Rivers.
Rivers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
Rivers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murphy under the eye.#T1#
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivers. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivers checks a leg kick.
Murphy shoots in for a double leg but Rivers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A counter left hand to the body from Rivers misses its target.
Phil Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cillian Murphy.
Rivers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Phil Rivers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murphy shoots for a takedown but Rivers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Murphy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murphy throws the left hand but Rivers avoids the punch easily.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Rivers misses with a straight right.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rivers as he avoids it easily.
Rivers lands a jab to the head.
Rivers scores with a nice strike.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rivers, as that shot connected.
Rivers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rivers wants it to stay on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murphy's head.
Rivers is looking to score with low kicks.
Rivers throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rivers with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murphy misses with a series of wild punches.
Rivers lands a lovely overhand right.
Murphy moves out of range as Rivers strikes.
Rivers thuds his right hand into Murphy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rivers.
Murphy walks into a jab.
Murphy shoots in but Rivers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivers.
Rivers misses with a wild combination.
Rivers lands a nice hook to Murphy's body. Murphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murphy doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Rivers moved out of range.
A low kick lands for Rivers.
Rivers misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Rivers 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##TD2#
Murphy 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rivers holds on and takes a little breather.
Murphy pushes down on Rivers's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Murphy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Murphy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rivers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rivers tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Rivers is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Murphy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rivers desperately trying to maintain half guard.
My spies in The Proving Grounds inform me that Murphy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Murphy prevents Rivers from improving his position.#T1#
Rivers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murphy is working away from the top position though.
Rivers is not content to let Murphy control the position.
Murphy is controlling the pace.
Rivers is staying active underneath Murphy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Murphy is trying to work for a kimura but Rivers is defending well.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Murphy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rivers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Murphy.
Rivers is in trouble now - Murphy has advanced to mount!
Rivers holds on for dear life.
Rivers bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivers trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Rivers throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Murphy's body to avoid the submission. Murphy has instead reached around Rivers's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Murphy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cillian Murphy!
Cillian Murphy is the new welterweight champion!
Cillian Murphy decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 28
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
No joy there for Rivers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rivers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montgomery .#TD#
Rivers gets caught napping as Montgomery dives in and scores a takedown. Rivers manages to retain guard.
Montgomery tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivers is retaining full guard.
Montgomery pushes down on Rivers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rivers manages to get to full guard.
Montgomery working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rivers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rivers pulls Montgomery in close to his closed guard and prevents Montgomery from doing any damage or advancing position.
Montgomery trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers controlling the position.
Rivers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rivers pulls Montgomery in close to his closed guard and prevents Montgomery from doing any damage or advancing position.
Montgomery working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Rivers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Montgomery is fighting to break Rivers's control of his arms but Rivers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Montgomery wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
Rivers wants to sweep here but Montgomery controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rivers is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Rivers passes into half guard.
Montgomery is looking to improve his position.
Rivers works his way into full mount!
Rivers punching from mount but Montgomery doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T2##SUB2#
Rivers swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Montgomery is now in Rivers's guard. A big mistake from Rivers there, giving up the dominant position!
Montgomery preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Montgomery drops back looking for a leg! Rivers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rivers manages to kick Montgomery off! Montgomery jumps back into Rivers's guard.
Montgomery will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rivers pulls Montgomery in close to prevent any damage.
Rivers keeping full guard, as Montgomery tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montgomery trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montgomery forces his way into half guard.
Rivers is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jenerick Montgomery will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Montgomery closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rivers circles away.
Montgomery cracks Rivers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rivers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montgomery .
Rivers fails to land with a series of punches.
Montgomery fails with an attempt to clinch.
Montgomery avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Rivers misses.
Rivers misses with a wild body shot.
Rivers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montgomery .
Montgomery is looking to clinch.
Rivers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montgomery .
Rivers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Montgomery jabs Rivers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Montgomery takes one to the chin there.
Rivers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivers.
Montgomery missing with a left hand there. Rivers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Rivers lands.
Montgomery moves out of range as Rivers strikes.
Montgomery changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Montgomery takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Montgomery waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rivers.
Phil Rivers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montgomery shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rivers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Montgomery .
Montgomery connects with a crisp jab.
Rivers throws a hook but Montgomery avoids it easily.
Montgomery half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Montgomery uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rivers.
Rivers misses with a looping right.
Rivers's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rivers duly obliges. #ROC2#Montgomery is rocked!
Rivers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rivers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Rivers misses its intended target.
Rivers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Montgomery shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rivers sprawls well. Rivers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Montgomery gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jenerick Montgomery . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivers lands with a hook. Montgomery tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montgomery ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rivers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montgomery .
Rivers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Montgomery looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Montgomery is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rivers throws a jab when Montgomery was well out of range.
Montgomery ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Montgomery moves out of range as Rivers strikes.
Rivers misses with a two punch combination.
Rivers misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Montgomery counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rivers wants to sweep here but Montgomery controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montgomery postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Rivers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Rivers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Montgomery .
Montgomery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montgomery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivers.
Rivers cracks Montgomery with an open hand slap.
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
Montgomery fails to land with a series of punches.
Montgomery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Montgomery moves away from the strike by Rivers.
Montgomery changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Montgomery takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rivers walks into a left hand.
Montgomery is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Montgomery tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rivers throws a hook but Montgomery avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Montgomery checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers throws a right and a left that Montgomery avoids nicely.
Montgomery connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rivers momentarily.
Rivers throws out a loose jab but Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montgomery tries to counter with a takedown but Rivers is quick to defend against it.
Montgomery is looking to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivers misses with a straight right.
Rivers scores with a hook to the body. Montgomery takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Montgomery fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rivers throws a series of strikes that have Montgomery backpedaling.
A big right from Rivers misses.
Montgomery goes for a double leg but Rivers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rivers continues to drive forward.
Montgomery tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rivers smiles and moves away.
Montgomery cracks Rivers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rivers throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
so Montgomery counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rivers is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Montgomery can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rivers controls the pace.
Jenerick Montgomery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivers looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB#
Montgomery is looking for a triangle but Rivers pushes his legs off easily.
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!#SUB#
Montgomery is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rivers is stalling in the full guard.
Rivers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Montgomery looking for a guillotine here but Rivers defends easily.
Montgomery keeping moving, preventing Rivers from controlling successfully.
Rivers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Montgomery . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Montgomery is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rivers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Rivers really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Rivers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rivers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rivers throws a series of punches but Montgomery moves out of range.
Rivers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montgomery .
Montgomery changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rivers tries to avoid it but Montgomery manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rivers to the ground. Rivers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Montgomery throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivers 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Montgomery looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Montgomery fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Montgomery blocks a jab.
Montgomery throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rivers loads up on a big right hand but Montgomery slips the punch.
Montgomery changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Montgomery moves away and avoids it.
Rivers misses the jab.
Montgomery with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rivers to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right-left combo lands from Rivers.
Oh Montgomery is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rivers dodges the punch combination from Montgomery .
Montgomery seems to have got his legs back now.
Phil Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Rivers scores with a sloppy right hand. Montgomery should have avoided that one.
Montgomery shoots in looking for a takedown but Rivers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Montgomery 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jenerick Montgomery . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Montgomery punishes Rivers's body with a nice straight punch.
Rivers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montgomery .
Nice body punch from Montgomery .
Montgomery slips under a jab from Rivers.
Montgomery ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Montgomery half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rivers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Montgomery ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Montgomery looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Montgomery staying out of range there.
Montgomery drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rivers sprawls and moves away.
Montgomery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rivers connects with a nice looking jab.
Montgomery lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Montgomery .
Montgomery works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheers as Rivers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Montgomery doesn't seem phased though.
Rivers misses with a looping right.
Rivers throws a looping overhand right but Montgomery ducks down to avoid it.
Montgomery appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rivers cracks Montgomery with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rivers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Montgomery has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rivers finds it's way round the side to connect with Montgomery 's head.
Montgomery connects with a looping right hand.
Montgomery walks into a straight right hand from Rivers.
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montgomery sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivers throws a leg kick #TD#
and Montgomery counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rivers has his hands on Montgomery 's head, controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully.
Montgomery loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Rivers dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Rivers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Montgomery drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rivers sprawls and moves away.
Phil Rivers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rivers looks to land a right hand but Montgomery moved out of range.
Montgomery showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivers.
Montgomery shoots in but Rivers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivers.
Rivers misses with a straight right.
Rivers loads up on a big right hand but Montgomery slips the punch.
Rivers throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Montgomery counters with a single leg into guard. Rivers didn't expect that.
Rivers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Montgomery wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
Rivers is controlling Montgomery 's posture.
Rivers's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Montgomery 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.
Montgomery wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Montgomery throws a body shot but no joy.
Jenerick Montgomery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Montgomery looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Montgomery ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circle momentarily. Montgomery darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Montgomery defending well as Rivers loads up on a big left hand.
Montgomery tries to clinch but Rivers moves out of range.
Montgomery takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rivers throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Montgomery decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rivers's guard.
Rivers is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rivers wants to sweep but no luck.
Rivers has Montgomery pulled in close to control his posture.
Montgomery is looking to work some ground and pound but Rivers has wrist control.
Rivers wants to sweep here but Montgomery controlling him for the moment.
Montgomery tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivers is retaining full guard.
Montgomery throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Montgomery accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Phil Rivers.
I think Rivers 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 47:49
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 47:49
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Rivers!
Phil Rivers is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 22
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Rivers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kyrylenko steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rivers.#CL2#
Kyrylenko rushes Rivers and presses him up against the cage.
Kyrylenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rivers prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Rivers breaks the clinch.
Kyrylenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rivers finds it's way round the side to connect with Kyrylenko's head.
Rivers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rivers catches Kyrylenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rivers tests Kyrylenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kyrylenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivers.
Rivers scores with a jab.
Rivers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kyrylenko on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyrylenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivers throws a one two combo.
Rivers scores with a jab.
Kyrylenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Rivers finds it's way through Kyrylenko's defenses.
Rivers looks to land a left hand but Kyrylenko moved out of range nicely.
Rivers lands a nice shot that snaps Kyrylenko's head back.
#T1#
Kyrylenko is looking to clinch but Rivers is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Kyrylenko darts in and clinches Rivers up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rivers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kyrylenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Rivers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Phil Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudenko Kyrylenko.
Rivers taking a breather.
Rivers prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rivers wants to stall.
Kyrylenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kyrylenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kyrylenko has Rivers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rivers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kyrylenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rivers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kyrylenko.
#T2#
Rivers prevents the takedown attempt.
Rivers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kyrylenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rivers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rivers prevents the takedown attempt.
Kyrylenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rivers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rivers gets underhooks to prevent Kyrylenko's takedown attempt.
Kyrylenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rivers is defending well.
Rivers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rivers looking to slow down the pace here.
Rivers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rivers can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Kyrylenko wants a takedown but no success here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Rivers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rivers stalks Kyrylenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kyrylenko's face. Kyrylenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Kyrylenko moves away from the strike by Rivers.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rivers throws a jab when Kyrylenko was well out of range.
Kyrylenko steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rivers.
Kyrylenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Rivers sets himself, and Kyrylenko steps forward looking for the clinch! Rivers avoids it this time.
Phil Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers misses with a straight right.
Rivers loads up on a big right hand but Kyrylenko slips the punch.
Rivers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kyrylenko circles away.#CL2#
Kyrylenko clinches up against the cage.
Kyrylenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Rivers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kyrylenko is trying to drag Rivers to the mat but Rivers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kyrylenko is looking for a takedown.
Phil Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudenko Kyrylenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyrylenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rivers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rivers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Rivers finds it's target.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kyrylenko tries for a takedown but Rivers manages to get underhooks.
Rivers gets underhooks to prevent Kyrylenko's takedown attempt.
Kyrylenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kyrylenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kyrylenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rivers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kyrylenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kyrylenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rivers is defending well.
Kyrylenko is breathing heavily.
Kyrylenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rivers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rivers prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Rivers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kyrylenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rivers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rivers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kyrylenko can do to turn this around?#T2#
Rivers scores with a nice right hand.
Rivers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kyrylenko has time to react.
Rivers tests Kyrylenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phil Rivers is winning the standup battle so far.
Kyrylenko walks into a jab.
Rivers misses with a few strikes there.
Rivers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kyrylenko on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyrylenko drops his hands momentarily and Rivers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Rivers does it's job there.
Rivers misses with a hook. Kyrylenko ducked under it nicely.
Kyrylenko tries to counter with a clinch but Rivers shakes him off and moves away.
Kyrylenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rivers throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Rivers.
Rivers throws a body punch but Kyrylenko moves out of range.
Rivers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kyrylenko tries to clinch but Rivers is having none of it.
Rivers is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kyrylenko moves away from the strike by Rivers.
We've been told by Rivers's head coaches at Kung Pao that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kyrylenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rivers throws a hook to the side of Kyrylenko's head but Kyrylenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kyrylenko tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rivers throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Rivers dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rivers swats away the attempt to clinch by Kyrylenko.
Rivers is looking to counter punch.
Phil Rivers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rivers throws a jab but it's blocked by Kyrylenko. #CL2#
Kyrylenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rivers is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kyrylenko wants a takedown.
Kyrylenko wants a takedown but no success here.
Phil Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudenko Kyrylenko.
Rivers prevents the takedown attempt.
Rivers is pressed up against the cage. Kyrylenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rivers down to the mat. Rivers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rivers looks to land a combination but Kyrylenko avoids it well.
Rivers jabs at Kyrylenko's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers dips to his left and cracks Kyrylenko with an uppercut!
Kyrylenko wants to clinch up but Rivers keeps it at a distance.
Rivers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rivers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kyrylenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rivers finds it's way round the side to connect with Kyrylenko's head.
Rivers swats away the attempt to clinch by Kyrylenko.#T1#
Rivers scores with a nice right hand.
Rivers keeps the fight on the outside.
Rivers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Kyrylenko clinches up against the cage.
Kyrylenko has Rivers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rivers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rivers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kyrylenko has him pressed against the cage.
Rivers leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kyrylenko is looking for a takedown.
Kyrylenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rivers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kyrylenko has Rivers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rivers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Rivers manages to break the clinch.
Rivers looks to land a combination but Kyrylenko avoids it well. #T2#
Rivers looks to throw the jab but Kyrylenko is out of range.
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyrylenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kyrylenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Kyrylenko clinches with his opponent.
Kyrylenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rivers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rivers is pressed up against the cage. Kyrylenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rivers down to the mat. Rivers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kyrylenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
Kyrylenko is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rivers sizes up Kyrylenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyrylenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rivers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kyrylenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivers.
Rivers connects with the punch.
Rudenko Kyrylenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rivers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Rivers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rivers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Rivers! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 16
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Donk. Rivers catches Cyphero right on the button with a cross.
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Rivers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cyphero doesn't seem phased though.
Cyphero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rivers looks to throw the jab but Cyphero is out of range.
Rivers misses with a straight left.
Cyphero was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Cyphero misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rivers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rivers scores with a sloppy right hand. Cyphero should have avoided that one.
Rivers throws the left hand but Cyphero avoids the punch easily.
Cyphero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cyphero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cyphero moves away.
Cyphero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
A slow jab from Rivers misses its intended target.
Cyphero moves away from the strike by Rivers.
Cyphero slips a jab from Rivers.
Cyphero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Rivers connects with a looping right hand.
Rivers scores with a nice head shot.
Cyphero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivers.
Phil Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rivers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cyphero.
Rivers 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.
Cyphero misses with a hook. Rivers ducked under it nicely.
Cyphero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
A counter left hand to the body from Cyphero misses its target.
Rivers lands with an overhand left.
A big left from Rivers misses.
Donk. Rivers catches Cyphero right on the button with a cross.
Cyphero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Cyphero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A combination from Rivers does no damage.
Rivers misses with the combination.
Cyphero ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cyphero's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rivers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cyphero scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Rivers connects with a single shot there.
Rivers looks to land a right hand but Cyphero moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Rivers.
Cyphero swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slow jab from Cyphero misses its intended target.
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cyphero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cyphero throws a big shot that misses.
Cyphero ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Rivers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cyphero defending well as Rivers loads up on a big left hand.
Rivers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Rivers.
Rivers has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cyphero is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A jab from Rivers does it's job there.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Cyphero.
Cyphero dodges the punch combination from Rivers.
Cyphero throwing a counter right hand but Rivers manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Rivers dominated that round.
That's time! Cyphero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rivers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rivers swinging wildly here.
Cyphero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cyphero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rivers catches Cyphero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rivers throws a lazy right hand but Cyphero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cyphero.
A little feinted left hand from Cyphero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rivers lands the left hand.
Rivers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyphero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rivers.
Rivers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cyphero misses with a body shot.
Rivers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
Cyphero needs to keep his hands up - Rivers had a free shot at his head there.
Cyphero looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Rivers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rivers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cyphero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
A telegraphed right hand from Rivers misses the target.
Rivers throws a wild body kick that Cyphero sees coming a mile off.
Cyphero appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rivers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Cyphero to counter with a crisp jab.
Cyphero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rivers throws out the jab.
A big right from Cyphero misses.
Cyphero blocks a jab.
Rivers misses with a body shot
and Cyphero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rivers misses with a straight right.
Cyphero takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jab by Cyphero.
Rivers lands a nice shot that snaps Cyphero's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cyphero back to the cage. Rivers follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rivers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cyphero.#T2#
Cyphero staying out of range there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cyphero might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cyphero moves out of range of the strikes.
Cyphero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rivers throws a hook but Cyphero avoids it easily.
Rivers slips under a jab from Cyphero.
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Cyphero misses its target.
Cyphero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Cyphero 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Cyphero.
Cyphero walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rivers misses with a hook
and Cyphero counters with a nice uppercut.
Rivers misses with an uppercut. Cyphero saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cyphero moves out of range as Rivers strikes.
Cyphero is looking to counter punch.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Cyphero moves away and avoids it.
Cyphero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rivers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Rivers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rivers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cyphero under the eye.
Phil Rivers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rivers lands a jab.
Rivers throws a jab when Cyphero was well out of range.
Rivers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cyphero has time to react.
Good exchange - Rivers coming out on top.
Cyphero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rivers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rivers throws a sloppy body shot
and Cyphero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cyphero ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Cyphero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cyphero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rivers throws out the jab.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Cyphero moves away and avoids it.
Jab, jab by Rivers - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Rivers misses.
Cyphero is looking to counter punch.
Cyphero defending well as Rivers loads up on a big left hand.
Rivers misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Cyphero misses with a looping right.
Rivers throws a poor cross that misses
and Cyphero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rivers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cyphero.
Cyphero throws a looping overhand right but Rivers ducks down to avoid it.
Cyphero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivers.
Rivers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rivers moves out of range of the strikes.
Rivers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Cyphero.
Rivers scores with a body shot.
Cyphero moves out of range as Rivers strikes.
Cyphero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cyphero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Cyphero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cyphero moves out of range as Rivers strikes.
Cyphero is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rivers scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Rivers misses.
Cyphero ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Rivers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Cyphero moves away and avoids it.
Cyphero moves out of range of the strikes.
Cyphero is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Rivers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cyphero looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rivers happy to just control the position for now.
Cyphero is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cyphero struggling a bit here.
Augustin Cyphero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cyphero is trying to escape the position but Rivers is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Rivers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rivers 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Rivers! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Rivers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#It looks like Kona McMonster has been cut.
McMonster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rivers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McMonster somewhat.
It seemed like Rivers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McMonster tries a head kick but it misses.
Rivers works McMonster's body with a nice hook.
Rivers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McMonster defending well as Rivers loads up on a big left hand.
As Rivers looks to move away, McMonster throws a big counter combo but Rivers just gets out of the way.
Rivers scores with a three punch combo!
Rivers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rivers misses with a right hand
and McMonster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rivers throws a big shot that misses.
Rivers misses with a hook.
McMonster wants to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers throws a hook to the side of McMonster's head but McMonster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McMonster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rivers circles away.
Rivers scores with a hook to the body. McMonster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rivers lunges at McMonster with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McMonster's hand.
Rivers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Rivers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rivers lands with a good body shot.
Rivers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rivers misses with a series of wild punches.
McMonster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McMonster is defended easily by Rivers.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kona McMonster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McMonster slips under a jab.
Rivers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McMonster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rivers lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
McMonster drives through and clinches with Rivers against the cage.
Rivers is looking to control McMonster's arms but McMonster gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rivers has his back to the cage. #T2#
Rivers tries to stall but McMonster uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rivers tries to throw a body punch but McMonster avoids it by throwing Rivers back against the cage.
Rivers misses with a hook from the clinch.
McMonster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivers misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rivers looking to slow down the pace here.
Rivers is looking to break free of the clinch but McMonster has double underhooks.
The referee calls for Rivers to work.
Rivers struggles to land a body shot inside as McMonster controls his hands.
Rivers has a couple of punches blocked by McMonster.
Rivers tries to throw a body punch but McMonster avoids it by throwing Rivers back against the cage.
Rivers can't break the clinch.
#T3#
Rivers working aggressively here.
The referee calls for McMonster to work.
Rivers is looking to control McMonster's arms but McMonster gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rivers has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rivers.
McMonster is working for takedown but Rivers is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rivers tries to throw a body punch but McMonster avoids it by throwing Rivers back against the cage.
McMonster tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rivers just stands there and leans against the cage.
McMonster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
McMonster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McMonster misses with a low kick.
and Rivers counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts McMonster! He's just covering up as Rivers starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Rivers! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Rivers throws a body punch but Akasuki moves out of range.
Akasuki staying out of range there.
Rivers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Akasuki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rivers's head.
Akasuki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rivers misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Akasuki.
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers misses with a double jab
and Akasuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akasuki misses with a head kick.
Rivers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Akasuki moves forwards but Rivers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick from Akasuki lands but Rivers takes it in his stride.
Rivers cracks Akasuki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Akasuki misses with a head kick.
Rivers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akasuki moves out of range as Rivers strikes.
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers misses with a series of wild punches.
Rivers ducks right into an uppercut from Akasuki. #T1#
Akasuki throws a sloppy head kick and Rivers moves out of range easily.
Rivers misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Rivers.
Akasuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akasuki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rivers throws a series of punches but Akasuki moves out of range.
Akasuki blocks a jab.
As Rivers looks to move away, Akasuki throws a big counter combo but Rivers just gets out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Rivers.
Rivers's corner calls for a 1-2. Rivers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rivers looks to score with a jab to the body but Akasuki is just out of range.
Rivers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rivers misses with a series of wild punches.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Akasuki moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rivers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rivers looks to score with a jab to the body but Akasuki is just out of range.
Akasuki fails to land with a series of punches.
Rivers takes a swing at Akasuki's ribcage but misses. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akasuki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akasuki with a nice cross.
Rivers throws a big shot that misses.
Rivers swings for the body but Akasuki moves out of range.
Akasuki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
Akasuki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Rivers takes one to the side of the head.
A big left from Rivers misses.
Rivers dips to his left and cracks Akasuki with an uppercut!
Rivers misses with a hook
and Akasuki counters with a nice uppercut.
Rivers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rivers throws out a loose jab but Akasuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akasuki scores with a head kick.
Akasuki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rivers.
Akasuki scores with a head kick. Rivers tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rivers avoids the head kick by Akasuki.
Rivers jabs Akasuki right on the nose. Akasuki blinks but takes it well.
Akasuki connects with a right hand. Rivers shakes it off.
Rivers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akasuki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Rivers.
Rivers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akasuki's hands.#ROC2#Akasuki is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rivers weaves into range and cracks Akasuki right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Akasuki goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Rivers is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil Rivers! |
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