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Event:
RISE 162
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Bloke lands with a shot to the body.
Riggins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Riggins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bloke counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Riggins avoids the body shot from Bloke.
Riggins fails to land the takedown.
Riggins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riggins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bloke.
Riggins misses with a body shot
and Bloke counters with a right hand to the body.
Bloke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Riggins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bloke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riggins misses with a body shot.
Bloke swings for the body but Riggins moves out of range.
Riggins darts in trying to clinch
and Bloke counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Bloke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Riggins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bloke was well out of range. Poor timing from Riggins.
Bloke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chilli Bloke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riggins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Riggins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bloke.
Riggins throws a body shot but no joy.
Bloke appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Bloke closes the distance and clinches.
Bloke misses with a body punch.
Bloke's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from Bloke on the inside.
Riggins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riggins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bloke struggles to land a body shot inside as Riggins controls his hands.
#T2#
A short right from Bloke on the inside.
Riggins wants to break free but Bloke has control.
Riggins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bloke's elbow.
Bloke swings wildly with an uppercut but Riggins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riggins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bloke after a bit of a struggle.
Chilli Bloke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Riggins.
Bloke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riggins trying to stall but Bloke improves his position.
Riggins tries to throw a body punch but Bloke avoids it by throwing Riggins back against the cage.
Bloke blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Bloke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloke throws a punch but it's blocked by Riggins.
A head punch on the inside from Bloke fails to land.
Bloke can't find room to land a body shot as Riggins controls the action.
Bloke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bloke throws a head punch that misses.
Bloke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bloke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bloke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riggins blocks a body shot from Bloke. #TD2#
Riggins decides to pull guard.
Bloke tries to free his leg and advance position but Riggins is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Riggins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bloke defends well.
Riggins being controlled here, momentarily.
Bloke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bloke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Bloke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riggins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bloke has managed to get both his arms back between Riggins's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bloke wants to stand and escape but instead Riggins has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Riggins looking to sit in guard and control but Bloke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Riggins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bloke is one step ahead there.
Bloke pushing down on Riggins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bloke prevents Riggins from improving his position.
Riggins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Riggins actively working from the bottom here.
Riggins wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bloke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Riggins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bloke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chilli Bloke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bloke takes a swing at Riggins's ribcage but misses.
Bloke takes a swing at Riggins's ribcage but misses.
Bloke ducks under a wild hook from Riggins.
Bloke misses the shot to the body.
Riggins feints the counter takedown.
Riggins avoids the body shot from Bloke.
Bloke slips a straight right by Riggins.
Bloke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bloke dodges the punch combination from Riggins.
Bloke misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Bloke. Those never looked like landing.
Bloke misses with a two punch combination.
Bloke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Riggins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1##TD2#
Riggins fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bloke sprawls well initially but Riggins persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bloke works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Bloke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Riggins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bloke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Bloke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riggins is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Riggins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bloke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riggins has managed to get both his arms back between Bloke's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bloke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Riggins defends well.#T2##SUB#
Bloke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Bloke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Bloke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riggins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bloke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Riggins passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Bloke looking for a kimura from the bottom but Riggins passes into side control!#T3##SUB2#
Riggins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Riggins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bloke tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Riggins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bloke tries to improve position but can't.
Bloke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Riggins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Bloke looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Riggins passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bloke regains half guard.
Riggins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Bloke actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riggins uses his free foot to push down on Bloke's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bloke.
Riggins trying to control but Bloke is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tim Riggins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Riggins swings for the body but Bloke moves out of range.
Riggins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bloke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riggins.
Riggins just misses with a punch to the body.
Chilli Bloke is winning the standup battle so far.
Bloke just misses with a punch to the body.
Riggins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Riggins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bloke throws a hook but Riggins avoids it easily.
Riggins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloke. Riggins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bloke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riggins.
Bloke is looking to counter punch.
Riggins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bloke misses with a wild combination.
#T1##CL2#
Riggins clinches up against the cage.
Bloke throws a head punch that misses.
Riggins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Bloke fails to land.
Bloke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Riggins blocks a body shot from Bloke.
Bloke can't find room to land a body shot as Riggins controls the action.
Riggins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bloke after a bit of a struggle.
Bloke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riggins can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Bloke - that landed with a thud.
Riggins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bloke lands a body punch. #BC#
Bloke breaks from the clinch.
Bloke throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Riggins counter with a right hand.
Bloke is looking to wear down Riggins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bloke misses with an uppercut.
Bloke takes one to the side of the head.
#T2#
Bloke cracks a nice hook into Riggins's ribs.
Riggins misses the jab.
Bloke misses with a hook. Riggins ducked under it nicely.
Bloke throws a series of punches but Riggins moves out of range.
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!
Bloke throws a hook to the side of Riggins's head but Riggins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bloke thuds his right hand into Riggins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bloke avoids the body shot from Riggins.
Bloke misses with a hook.
Bloke misses the shot to the body.
Bloke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riggins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Bloke. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Riggins moves out of range as Bloke strikes.#TD2#
Riggins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Riggins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bloke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Bloke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riggins pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bloke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riggins pulls his head out easily.
Riggins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Bloke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riggins pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bloke has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Riggins escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Riggins!#T4#
Bloke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Riggins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Bloke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riggins pulls his head out easily.
Tim Riggins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Riggins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bloke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Bloke with the active half guard here but Riggins passes nicely into side control.#SUB2#
Riggins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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 Chilli Bloke.
I think Bloke 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chilli Bloke! |
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Event:
RISE 154
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Son pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riggins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Son moves away.
Riggins defending well as Son loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body kick from Son.
Son throws an overhand right that lands on Riggins's shoulder, as Riggins tries to avoid the shot.
No luck for Riggins with that takedown attempt.
Son thows a left - swing and a miss!
Son takes a swing at Riggins's ribcage but misses.
Riggins throws a looping overhand right but Son ducks down to avoid it.
Son bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Riggins's head backwards.
Son walks into a stiff left hand from Riggins.
Riggins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Son.
Riggins with the counter takedown but Son avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riggins circles away quickly and effectively.
Riggins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Son defends it well.
Son stuns Riggins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Son throws a lazy right hand but Riggins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Riggins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Son throws a shot from downtown. Riggins moves away and avoids it.
Riggins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Son misses with a body shot.
Riggins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Riggins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Son lands a nice looking body shot.
Son looks to score with a jab to the body but Riggins is just out of range.
Riggins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Son.
Son dodges the punch combination from Riggins.
Son throws out a loose jab but Riggins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Son throws a hook but Riggins blocks it.
A good leg kick by Son.
Son misses with an uppercut. Riggins saw that one coming.
Riggins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Son.
Riggins moves out of range of the strikes.
Riggins throws a lazy right hand but Son sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Riggins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Son avoids it really well and circles away.
Wingers Son has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Riggins.#T2#
Son lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Son keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riggins.#TD2#
Riggins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Son is trying to buck Riggins off.#T3#
Riggins trying to control the action but Son is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Riggins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Son is not content to let Riggins control the position. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Riggins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Son is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Son is pushing Riggins's head away, looking to escape. Riggins manages to hold on to the position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Riggins looks to land a right hand but Son moved out of range.
Son with a jab.
Riggins checks a low kick from Son.
Riggins feints the counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riggins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Son fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Son throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Riggins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Son's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wingers Son dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Son throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riggins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Son tenderised Riggins's leg. Riggins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Son rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Riggins counters with a nice uppercut.
Son uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riggins.
Son cracks a nice hook into Riggins's ribs.
Son misses with a straight left.
Son throws a quick inside leg kick.
Riggins walks into a stiff left hand from Son.
Riggins throws a one two combo.
Son gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Son takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Son rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riggins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riggins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Son throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riggins feints the counter takedown.
Riggins misses with a hook. Son ducked under it nicely.
Son appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wingers Son is winning the standup battle so far.
Son moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Riggins slips a jab from Son.
Son is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riggins can do to turn this around?
Son connects with an inside leg kick.
Riggins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riggins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Son stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Riggins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
An inside leg kick lands from Son.
Riggins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Son.
Son is looking to chop away at Riggins's legs.
Son throws a jab but it's blocked by Riggins.
Riggins throws out a counter right but Son avoids it with no problem.
Riggins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Son wants to land a leg kick but Riggins is out of range.
Son throws the left hand but Riggins avoids the punch easily.
Riggins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wingers Son is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riggins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Son.
Son with a nice cross.
Riggins dives in for a single leg takedown but Son sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wingers Son has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Riggins.
Riggins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riggins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Riggins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Son paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Son takes a swing at Riggins's ribcage but misses.
Riggins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Riggins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Riggins throws a series of strikes that have Son backpedaling.
Wingers Son seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Son.
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!
Riggins connects with a single shot there.
Riggins misses with a looping left.
Son appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Son throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Riggins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Son's guard.
Son wants to stand but Riggins is controlling the position.
Son keeping moving, preventing Riggins from controlling successfully.
Son wants to get back to his feet but Riggins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Riggins looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Son 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.
Son wants to stand but Riggins is controlling the position.
Riggins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Son swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Son swings for the body but Riggins moves out of range.
Riggins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Son defends it well.
Son cracks Riggins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Son throws a hook but Riggins avoids it easily.
Riggins closes the distance and clinches up with Son, looking for a takedown. Riggins pushes Son against the cage but Son circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
Son throws an overhand right that lands on Riggins's shoulder, as Riggins tries to avoid the shot.
Son throws a hook but Riggins blocks it.
Riggins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Son misses with a low kick.
A jab from Son does it's job there.
Riggins tries to close the distance and clinch but Son swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Son looks to land a right hand but Riggins moved out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Riggins.
Son appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Son scores with a jab. Riggins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Riggins.
Son misses with a looping left.
Riggins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Riggins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Son.
Son looks to throw the jab but Riggins is out of range.
Riggins misses with a hook. Son ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wingers Son dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Son lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick from Son is predictable there #TD2#
and Riggins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Son's guard.
Son wants to get back to his feet but Riggins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Son keeping full guard, as Riggins tries to pass.
Riggins passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Riggins is working for a kimura but Son is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Son wants to get back to his feet.
Riggins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Riggins is pressing down on Son's thigh, looking to free his foot. Son is holding on for now.
Son wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Son scores with a shot to the body.
Son throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Son throws the left hand but Riggins avoids the punch easily.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Riggins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Son can pounce on him.
Son throws a right and a left that both miss.
Son lands the left hand.
Son moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Son clobbers Riggins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Son jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Riggins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Son as he jumps to the side.
A jab lands there for Son.
Son throws a nice inside leg kick.
Son ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riggins moves away.
Son tries a low kick but Riggins avoids it.
Riggins feints the counter takedown.
Riggins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Son.
Son fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riggins manages to avoid it.
Riggins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Riggins missing with a left hand there. Son was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Son swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riggins takes a swing at Son's ribcage but misses.
Riggins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Son is fending him off so far but Riggins persists. Nope, Son circles away and we're back to standing.
Riggins shoots in for a takedown but Son shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wingers Son has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Riggins.
Son fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Riggins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Son throws a looping overhand right but Riggins ducks down to avoid it.
Riggins staying out of range there.
Riggins with the counter takedown but Son avoids it easily.
Riggins tests Son's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Son lands with a cross.
Son throws a hook to the side of Riggins's head but Riggins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riggins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Son connects with a nice looking jab.
A shot to the body from Son misses
enabling Riggins to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riggins is defended easily by Son.#T4#
Son throws a series of punches but Riggins moves out of range.
Riggins is looking to clinch.
Son waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riggins.
Riggins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Riggins is looking to clinch.
Son scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Son throws a lazy right hand but Riggins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Riggins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Son misses with a wild body shot.
Son scores with a jab to the head.
Son with the inside leg kick.
Tim Riggins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Son misses the target.
Son smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Riggins gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Son's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Son throws a jab when Riggins was well out of range.
Wingers Son is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Son throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wingers Son showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Son, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wingers Son! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 137
Date: Nov 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Riggins swats away the attempt to clinch by Barella.
Barella moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Barella closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Barella trying to control the position but Riggins is working away.
Riggins is looking to regain half guard here but Barella keeps moving and retains side control.
Riggins manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Barella is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barella takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Barella is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Riggins has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Barella seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Barella is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Riggins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barella. #SUB#
Barella is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riggins is just riding it out for now. Barella eventually gives up the hold.
Riggins moves into full guard.
Barella pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riggins is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Barella drops back, looking for a kneebar! Riggins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Riggins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Riggins! #REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barella is trying to improve his position.
Riggins is looking to take a break and control but Barella is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Riggins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barella is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barella might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barella is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Riggins tries for a kimura but Barella is defending well.
Barella sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Barella is looking for a sweep. Riggins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barella connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Riggins is thwarting Barella's attempts to control the position.
Barella is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Riggins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Riggins's back!
Riggins is trying to break free.
Riggins is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Barella looking for the choke but no joy.
Riggins is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Barella off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Barella lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T4#
Riggins tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Barella is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Riggins is surviving well by controlling Barella's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Barella working for a guillotine from mount but Riggins is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Barella is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Riggins has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Barella goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Riggins is on top in guard.
Barella throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riggins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barella swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Barella is looking for a triangle but Riggins pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Barella looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Barella dominated that round.
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#
Riggins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barella.
Riggins defending well as Barella loads up on a big left hand.
Riggins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barella shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Riggins eats them both and turns towards Barella to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Barella connects with a jab.
Barella tries to clinch but Riggins is having none of it.
A head kick by Barella misses #TD2#
and Riggins counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Riggins is trying to work for a kimura but Barella is defending well.
#SUB#
Barella looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Riggins is trying to work for a kimura but Barella is defending well.
Barella is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riggins can do to turn this around?
Barella wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Barella looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Riggins passes to full mount!
Barella is squirming around, avoiding Riggins's attempts to control the action.
Barella regains half guard.
Riggins uses his free foot to push down on Barella's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barella.
Riggins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barella is looking to escape.
Barella tries to hold on but Riggins pushes him away.
Barella sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2##SUB2#
Riggins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barella defends it well.
Barella tries to roll over but Riggins keeps him under control.
Riggins passes the guard and advances to mount!
Barella sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Riggins wants to pass the guard but Barella is defending well.
Barella trying to hold on to Riggins's head to control him but Riggins postures up.
Barella tries to get to full guard but Riggins has control of the leg. #T3##SUB2#
Riggins is working for a submission of some sort.
Riggins trying to control from half guard but Barella is working away. #SUB#
Barella looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Barella actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barella regains full guard. Nicely done.
Riggins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barella's guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Riggins stalling away here and it's allowed Barella to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Riggins wants to control from the top but Barella keeps moving. #SUB#
Barella looking for a guillotine here but Riggins defends easily.
Riggins wants to pass the guard but Barella is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riggins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barella trying to keep a closed guard but Riggins is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tim Riggins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Barella moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barella is trying to force a seperation but Riggins has the dominant position.
Barella wants to get back to striking at distance but Riggins won't allow it.
Riggins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Barella pulls guard successfully.
Barella is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barella looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barella wants to stand up but Riggins is controlling him. #SUB#
Barella looking for a guillotine here but Riggins defends easily.
#T1##SUB#
Riggins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Riggins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Riggins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barella is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Barella looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Riggins has picked Barella up and slammed him! Barella can't keep hold of the triangle and Riggins manages to pass to side control!
Barella manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Barella seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barella throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Riggins to regain full guard.
Barella in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2##SUB2#
Riggins is looking for a triangle but Barella pushes his legs off easily.
Barella tries to free his leg and advance position but Riggins is retaining full guard.
Riggins has momentary wrist control but Barella slips an elbow through the middle.
Barella wants to control from the top but Riggins keeps moving.
Barella stopping the sweep attempt from Riggins.
Riggins is still trying to improve position.
Sonny Barella overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barella makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barella wants to pass the guard but Riggins is keeping the position.
Riggins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Riggins looking to sit in guard and control but Barella gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Barella throws a big right hand that misses.
Barella slips nicely into half guard.
Riggins gets back to full guard.
Barella trying to control but Riggins is working from the bottom.
Riggins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Barella is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Riggins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barella knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4##SUB#
Barella is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riggins pulls his head out easily.
Barella is looking to improve his position.
Riggins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Riggins trying to control from Barella's half guard. Barella has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Barella escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Riggins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Barella had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Riggins defends it easily.#SUB#
Barella looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Barella showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barella 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Barella!
A very excited looking Sonny Barella 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:
KOP EXCESS
Date: Sep 30, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
OBrien shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
OBrien is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Riggins controlling the position well.
OBrien controlling the action here.
It looks like OBrien might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggins taking some punishment here, with OBrien in his half guard.
OBrien working the head and body with strikes.
OBrien slips a nice elbow through Riggins's hands, connecting with Riggins's forehead.#T1#
Nice strikes from OBrien there.
OBrien drops an elbow to the side of Riggins's head.
OBrien is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
OBrien with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Riggins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riggins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but OBrien scores with a couple of nice shots.
OBrien prevents Riggins from improving his position.
OBrien has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Riggins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Riggins wants to control but OBrien is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
OBrien controlling the pace.
OBrien lands with a punch from half guard.
Riggins is looking for a sweep. OBrien is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. OBrien lands a nice short elbow.
OBrien controlling the action here.
OBrien lands strikes from half guard.
OBrien landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
OBrien working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
OBrien lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
OBrien landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Riggins tries to get to full guard but OBrien has control of the leg.
OBrien drops an elbow to the side of Riggins's head.
Ground and pound from OBrien.
Riggins trying to hold on to OBrien's head to control him but OBrien postures up.
OBrien seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
OBrien stalling.
OBrien lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Riggins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Riggins.
OBrien is working Riggins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
OBrien's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Riggins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
OBrien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riggins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OBrien scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
OBrien stays in close to Riggins's body and controls the position.
Riggins looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OBrien lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
OBrien slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lochlain OBrien dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
OBrien shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Riggins's guard.
Riggins 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.
OBrien trying to control but Riggins is working from the bottom.
OBrien keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Riggins's head.
Riggins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Riggins trying to keep a closed guard but OBrien is proving a slippery customer.
OBrien trying to control but Riggins is working from the bottom.
OBrien looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggins has momentary wrist control but OBrien slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
OBrien engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Riggins 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.
OBrien works over Riggins with some ground and pound from guard.
OBrien landing some decent shots from guard.
Riggins keeping full guard, as OBrien tries to pass.
Riggins looking for a sweep. Not yet Riggins, not yet.
Riggins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Riggins stopping the sweep attempt from OBrien.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now OBrien is on top in guard.
#REVB#
OBrien looking to pass the guard.
OBrien is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
OBrien keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Riggins's head.
OBrien stands up over Riggins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
OBrien content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
OBrien makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lochlain OBrien has got the better of the ground game so far.
OBrien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riggins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OBrien lands a couple of elbows.
OBrien scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
OBrien postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
OBrien is working Riggins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
OBrien trying to control but Riggins is working from the bottom.
OBrien advances position into side control!
OBrien has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riggins is not content to let OBrien control the position.
Riggins is trying to improve his position.
Riggins taking a bit of punishment here - OBrien scoring with strikes. #T4#
Riggins takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
OBrien lands a few punches from side control.
Riggins tries to buck OBrien off but OBrien is having none of it.
Riggins takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Riggins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Riggins is looking for a sweep.
OBrien controls the position from side control.
Riggins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here as OBrien stalls from top position.
OBrien is looking to take a break and control but Riggins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lochlain OBrien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Riggins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riggins. OBrien does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riggins swings for the body but OBrien moves out of range.
#TD2#
OBrien drives through with a takedown into Riggins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
OBrien lands a couple of elbows.
OBrien stands up over Riggins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
OBrien scoring with some ground and pound.
OBrien lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
OBrien is in close to Riggins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
OBrien passes Riggins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Riggins has hold of OBrien's hands but OBrien slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
OBrien is nestled in close to Riggins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Riggins looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from OBrien.
Riggins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but OBrien scores with a couple of nice shots.
Well, if OBrien is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
OBrien prevents Riggins from improving his position.
Riggins is pressing down on OBrien's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Riggins 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.
OBrien is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
OBrien preventing the sweep.
Riggins can't keep his opponent in guard - OBrien advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
OBrien lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
OBrien trying to pass the guard but Riggins defending well.
Riggins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Riggins trying to control but OBrien postures up.
#T3#
OBrien working over Riggins with some ground and pound. Riggins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
OBrien controlling the pace.
OBrien is trying to control the action in half guard but Riggins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
OBrien working Riggins over with strikes.
Riggins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
OBrien passes to full mount!
Riggins working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
OBrien with shots to the head and body - Riggins looks very uncomfortable down there.
OBrien landing shots from mount.
OBrien with good strikes from the mount here!
OBrien raining down shots from the mount!
OBrien lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Riggins hang on?
Riggins is looking to get to half guard.
Tim Riggins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riggins in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Riggins is rocked!
OBrien lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oh Riggins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
OBrien lands a nice shot to the head.
Lochlain OBrien is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Riggins takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! OBrien's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lochlain OBrien!
A very excited looking Lochlain OBrien 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:
KOP BARX
Date: Sep 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Riggins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Riggins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocket throwing a counter right hand but Riggins manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Riggins rushes Rocket and presses him up against the cage.
Riggins keeps control of Rocket as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Riggins can't find room to land a body shot as Rocket controls the action.
Rocket has a couple of punches blocked by Riggins.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riggins.
Rocket is trying to force a seperation but Riggins has the dominant position.
Rocket misses with a punch on the inside.
Riggins has Rocket pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Riggins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocket misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riggins misses with a punch to the body.
Rocket wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Riggins keeps control of Rocket as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Riggins keeps control of Rocket as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rocket blocks a body shot from Riggins. #T1#
Riggins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rocket prevents it.
Rocket tries to circle away but Riggins has him pinned against the cage.
Rocket throws a punch but it's blocked by Riggins.
Rocket working hard to break the clinch.
Riggins stalling.
#BC#
Rocket breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Rocket throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Riggins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Riggins has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rocket is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Riggins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riggins shoots in for a takedown but Rocket shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rocket stuffs the takedown.
Pocket Rocket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Riggins.
Riggins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rocket throws an overhand right that lands on Riggins's shoulder, as Riggins tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Rocket connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rocket swings for the body but Riggins moves out of range.
Rocket connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Riggins momentarily.
Rocket definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Riggins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Riggins looks to land a combination. Rocket sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riggins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rocket on the side of the head. #CL2#
Riggins clinches up with Rocket and pushes him back against the cage.
Riggins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rocket wants to break the clinch but can't.
Riggins is working for takedown but Rocket is calmly controlling the position for now.
Riggins keeps control of Rocket as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rocket wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
Rocket prevents the takedown attempt.
Riggins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocket is trying to break free.
Riggins prevents Rocket from breaking the clinch.
Riggins lands a body shot.
Rocket has had enough of the clinch but Riggins keeps him there for the moment.
Riggins prevents Rocket from breaking the clinch.
Riggins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rocket gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Riggins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riggins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Riggins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rocket is trying to force a seperation but Riggins has the dominant position.
Riggins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rocket blocks a body shot from Riggins.
Riggins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocket looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Riggins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rocket avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rocket is trying to break free.
Riggins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Riggins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rocket prevents the takedown attempt.
Riggins jumps guard but Rocket stands there with Riggins around his waist. Riggins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rocket tries to break the clinch but Riggins is controlling the position.
Rocket prevents a body shot from Riggins.
Rocket is trying to break the clinch but Riggins is controlling him.
Riggins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rocket working hard to break the clinch.
Riggins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rocket wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Riggins has him pressed against the cage.
Rocket is looking to break free of the clinch but Riggins has double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Riggins dominated that round.
That's time! Rocket's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rocket takes one to the chin there.
Rocket falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Riggins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Rocket has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Riggins should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rocket has tightened it up now! Riggins 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 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pocket Rocket!
Pocket Rocket really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Doctore closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Riggins to the mat! Riggins manages to get full guard.
Doctore has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Riggins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Riggins looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riggins working a defensive guard but Doctore manages to pass into side control anyway.
Riggins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Doctore's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Riggins trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Doctore is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Riggins is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oenomaus Doctore!
Oenomaus Doctore took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, BuriedAlive// Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 1 B
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Riggins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Junior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Riggins is just out of range.
Junior really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Riggins ducks under a wild hook from Junior.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riggins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riggins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Riggins misses with a takedown
and Junior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smoke Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Riggins.#T1#
Riggins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Junior misses the target.
Riggins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Junior defends well and Riggins ends up having to push Junior into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Junior scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Riggins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Junior defends well and Riggins ends up having to push Junior into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Riggins misses with a takedown
and Junior counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Riggins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Junior as he avoids it easily.
Junior swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
A cross from Junior lands.
Riggins fails to land the takedown.
Riggins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Junior throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Riggins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Junior is staying active underneath Riggins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Junior holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Junior pushes Riggins off, looking to escape but Riggins dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Junior is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tim Riggins!
After the fight, Tim Riggins 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:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Tim Riggins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Ispa Murhapuro!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Riggins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murhapuro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Murhapuro clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Murhapuro has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Riggins is trying to keep an underhook but Murhapuro manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Riggins (0) vs (2) Murhapuro
Murhapuro stalling. #SUB#
Riggins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Riggins tries to roll over but Murhapuro keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Murhapuro in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murhapuro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Riggins (0) vs (5) Murhapuro#T1#
Murhapuro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Murhapuro is looking to work his way around to Riggins's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Riggins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Riggins tries to lock up and control but Murhapuro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Riggins is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Murhapuro has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Riggins (0) vs (8) Murhapuro
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Murhapuro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T2#
Riggins can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T3#
Riggins just trying to survive but Murhapuro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Murhapuro has the hooks in. Riggins is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Murhapuro controlling the position well here. Riggins rolled but Murhapuro kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Riggins wants to escape the position.
Riggins just trying to survive but Murhapuro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
What can Riggins do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T4#
You can see the frustration on Riggins's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Murhapuro.#T5#
Riggins tries to escape but Murhapuro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Riggins right now.
Riggins rolls, trying to escape but Murhapuro keeps control of the position.
Riggins is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T6#
Riggins rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Riggins looking for subs from the bottom but Murhapuro mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Riggins (0) vs (11) Murhapuro
Murhapuro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Riggins working to try and regain half guard.
Riggins is trying to escape the mount but Murhapuro keeps good control and instead manages to take Riggins's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Riggins (0) vs (14) Murhapuro#T7#
Murhapuro is riding his opponent, not letting Riggins buck him off.
Riggins tries to break free.
Riggins trying to control the hands but Murhapuro won't let him.
Murhapuro controls the action.
Riggins wants to escape the position.
#T8#
Murhapuro gets his hands free as Riggins looks to control.
Murhapuro controlling well, preventing Riggins from escaping the position.
Murhapuro controls the action.
I really don't envy Riggins right now.
#T9#
Murhapuro is riding his opponent, not letting Riggins buck him off.
Murhapuro is hanging on to Riggins's back as he tries to escape.
Murhapuro is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T10#
Murhapuro doesn't have the hooks in and Riggins manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riggins (2) vs (14) Murhapuro
Murhapuro controlling the position.
Riggins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murhapuro is keeping the position for now.
Murhapuro looking for a sweep. Not yet Murhapuro, not yet. #T11#
Murhapuro keeping moving, preventing Riggins from controlling successfully.
Riggins wants to pass the guard but Murhapuro is keeping the position.
Riggins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Riggins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Murhapuro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Murhapuro has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riggins (2) vs (16) Murhapuro
Murhapuro preventing the sweep.
Murhapuro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riggins swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12##SUB#
Riggins looking for subs off his back but Murhapuro has passed one foot through into half guard.
Riggins is looking to get back to full guard here but Murhapuro has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Riggins (2) vs (19) Murhapuro
You can see the frustration on Riggins's face as Murhapuro controls the position.
Murhapuro works to advance to full mount. Riggins defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Riggins (2) vs (21) Murhapuro#T13#
Murhapuro controlling the position easily from mount.
Riggins wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Riggins (2) vs (24) Murhapuro
Murhapuro has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Murhapuro working for a choke but Riggins is defending well. #T14#
Murhapuro is riding his opponent, not letting Riggins buck him off.
Riggins looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Riggins is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riggins is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murhapuro wins on points by 24 to 2.
Ispa Murhapuro is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Todd Ianuzzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Tim Riggins!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Riggins gets caught napping as Ianuzzi dives in and scores a takedown. Riggins manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ianuzzi (2) vs (0) Riggins#SUB2#
Riggins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ianuzzi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ianuzzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Riggins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ianuzzi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ianuzzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riggins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ianuzzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riggins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Riggins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ianuzzi is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Ianuzzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Riggins is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Riggins looking for a guillotine here but Ianuzzi defends easily.
Ianuzzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ianuzzi 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. #SUB2#
Riggins has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ianuzzi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Riggins has tightened it up now! Ianuzzi 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 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tim Riggins!
Tim Riggins 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:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tim Riggins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Tenshin Nas!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Nas drives through and clinches with Riggins against the cage.
#TD2#
Nas is trying to trip Riggins. He has hold of a leg but Riggins is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nas persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Riggins (0) vs (2) Nas
Nas is pushing down on Riggins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Riggins is fighting to maintain full guard but Nas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nas is thwarting Riggins's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Nas is working for a kimura but Riggins is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Nas is trying to work for a kimura but Riggins is defending well.
Riggins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggins tries to get to full guard but Nas has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Nas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Riggins has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Riggins trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Nas wants to work for an arm triangle but Riggins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nas controlling the action here.#SUB#
Riggins looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Riggins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Nas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riggins trying to hold on to Nas's head to control him but Nas postures up.
#SUB2#
Nas is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Nas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Riggins trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Nas 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.
#SUB#
Riggins looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Nas is looking to advance position but Riggins won't allow it.
Nas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Riggins! Score +3 for passing guard: Riggins (0) vs (5) Nas
Nas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Riggins gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Nas wants to work for an arm triangle but Riggins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T5#
Riggins won't allow Nas to pass to mount.
Riggins wants to get back to full guard.
Nas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Riggins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nas is working away from the top position though.
Riggins is looking for a sweep. Nas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nas is taking a breather. Riggins says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Riggins looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nas passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Riggins (0) vs (8) Nas#SUB2#
Nas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Riggins tries to control but Nas manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Riggins (0) vs (11) Nas
Nas is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Riggins is really stuck here.
Riggins rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Nas is trying to work for a kimura but Riggins is defending well.
#SUB2#
Nas is trying to work for a kimura but Riggins is defending well.
#T7#
Riggins trying to control but Nas postures up.
Nas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Nas might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Nas has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T8##SUB2#
Nas wants to work for an arm triangle but Riggins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Riggins is looking to control Nas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Riggins avoid being mounted?
Riggins manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Nas is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Riggins has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Nas is looking to defend but Riggins has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Nas! Riggins pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Nas taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tim Riggins!
Tim Riggins 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.
Tenshin Nas spoke after the fight, saying 'Like to thank my opponent the opportunity to fight and learn from a great fighter '. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lochlain OBrien! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tim Riggins!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Riggins tries for a takedown but OBrien sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
OBrien displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riggins.
OBrien wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
OBrien tries to clinch there but Riggins circles away.
Riggins fails with the takedown.
Lochlain OBrien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Riggins.#CL#
OBrien has Riggins up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
OBrien gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: OBrien (2) vs (0) Riggins
Riggins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Riggins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. OBrien manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (2) vs (2) Riggins
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Riggins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB#
OBrien isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Riggins stacks OBrien on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Riggins! Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (2) vs (5) Riggins
What's OBrien going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#SUB2#
OBrien wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Riggins has ideas of his own. He's got hold of OBrien's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! OBrien is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Riggins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tim Riggins!
A less than humble Tim Riggins misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Ali gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Riggins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ali pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ashraf Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riggins slips a jab and a cross from Ali.
#TD#
Ali throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Riggins was covering up waiting for the punch and Ali finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Riggins looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ali's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggins being controlled here, momentarily.
Riggins looking to control.
#T1#
Ali showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ali has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Riggins is proving hard to escape from.
Ali is looking to work some ground and pound but Riggins has wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali stays in close to Riggins's body and controls the position.
Riggins working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Ali scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2#
Riggins parries the strikes from Ali easily there. Ali is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Riggins to escape.
Riggins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Riggins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ali's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Riggins wants to control but Ali is keeping busy.
Riggins is looking for a sweep. Ali is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ali is thwarting Riggins's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Riggins throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Riggins wants to control but Ali is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Riggins wants to sweep but Ali has passed to side control!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Riggins wants to control but Ali postures up.
Riggins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ali haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ali scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Riggins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Riggins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Ali has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ali throws a head kick but Riggins moves out of range.
Riggins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ashraf Ali 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.#R2#
Riggins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riggins can do to turn this around?
Riggins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ali tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Riggins manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Riggins gets caught flat footed, as Ali shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Riggins controlling Ali's posture.
Ali stopping the sweep attempt from Riggins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggins is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Riggins controls Ali momentarily but Ali frees himself.
Riggins thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Riggins keeping full guard, as Ali tries to pass.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Ali is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Riggins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Riggins has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ali really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Ali working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riggins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riggins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
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.
Ali is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Riggins trying to control the position from guard on top but Ali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ali knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Riggins on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Riggins checks a low kick from Ali.
Riggins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ali but Ali pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ashraf Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Riggins.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ali.
Riggins regains half guard.
Ashraf Ali overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riggins trying to hold on to Ali's head to control him but Ali postures up.
Ali tries to stand but can't do so whilst Riggins controls his leg. #T4#
Riggins trying to hold on to Ali's head to control him but Ali postures up.
Riggins tries to roll over but Ali keeps him under control.
Riggins is trying to control but can't.
Riggins wants to get back to full guard.
Riggins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ashraf Ali dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ali throws a low kick, looking for Riggins's leg but Riggins calmly moves out of range.
Ali throws a wild body kick that Riggins sees coming a mile off.
Ali wants to land a leg kick but Riggins is out of range. #CL#
Ali has closed the distance and engaged Riggins in a clinch.
Riggins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Ali pulls Riggins into guard.
Riggins wants to control from the top but Ali keeps moving.
Ali 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ali is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Riggins trying to control but Ali is working from the bottom.
Ali trying to strike off his back.
Riggins looking to sit in guard and control but Ali gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Riggins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Riggins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ali is keeping the position for now.
Tim Riggins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Riggins trying to control but Ali is working from the bottom.
Riggins throws a big right hand that misses.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Riggins from controlling successfully. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Ali fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Riggins to the ground. Ali is now in Riggins's guard.#SUB2#
Ali is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Riggins has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ali is looking to defend but Riggins has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ali! Riggins pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ali taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tim Riggins!
In his post fight interview, Tim Riggins started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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