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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ormagoba Patikilvag (ranked 5252 p4p, 4192 weight class) and Marshall Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ormagoba Patikilvag has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ormagoba Patikilvag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marshall Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patikilvag dives in and grabs Rivers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rivers pushes down on Patikilvag's head and hops out.
Despite the aggression on Rivers's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A low kick from Rivers is predictable there
and Patikilvag counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Patikilvag 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 Patikilvag has him pressed against the cage.
Patikilvag wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ormagoba Patikilvag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patikilvag'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.
Patikilvag breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Rivers. Those never looked like landing.
Good work by Patikilvag as he checks the leg kick.
Rivers throws a series of punches but Patikilvag avoids them all with ease.
Patikilvag changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Patikilvag fails with the takedown
and Rivers counters with a nice body shot.
Rivers feints a jab promting Patikilvag to slip. Rivers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Patikilvag slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Patikilvag throws a big counter combination but Rivers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Marshall Rivers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patikilvag clinches up against the cage.
Patikilvag pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patikilvag dives in and grabs Rivers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rivers pushes down on Patikilvag's head and hops out.
Patikilvag closes the distance and clinches.
Patikilvag breaks the clinch.
Rivers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patikilvag was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivers.
A left and a right from Rivers both land. Nice combination.
Rivers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Patikilvag dives in for a single leg takedown but Rivers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patikilvag effectively controlling the action here.
Patikilvag manages to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Patikilvag knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rivers on the ground.
Rivers is pushing down on Patikilvag's leg trying to pass to half guard. Patikilvag is fighting to maintain full guard but Rivers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Patikilvag trying to control but Rivers postures up.
Patikilvag tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Rivers manages to move to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patikilvag wants to control but Rivers is having none of it.
Rivers has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Patikilvag's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patikilvag wants to hold on but Rivers pushes him away.
Patikilvag on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Patikilvag tries to get out of the position.
Rivers postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Patikilvag looks a forlorn figure.
Patikilvag is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rivers unloading with bombs!
Rivers pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rivers with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patikilvag is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Patikilvag is working hard here to advance position.
Rivers swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Patikilvag is now in Rivers's guard. A big mistake from Rivers there, giving up the dominant position!
Rivers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rivers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rivers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Patikilvag defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patikilvag decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rivers, up you get!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Rivers dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Patikilvag closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rivers circles away.
Rivers misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Patikilvag misses the target.
Rivers digs a good hook to Patikilvag's body.
Rivers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rivers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marshall Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patikilvag clinches.
Rivers is trying to force a seperation but Patikilvag has the dominant position.
Patikilvag is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Patikilvag jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rivers walks away with a smile on his face. Patikilvag gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ormagoba Patikilvag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivers misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patikilvag misses with a body kick.
Ormagoba Patikilvag is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rivers is looking to chop away at Patikilvag's legs.
Rivers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rivers lands with a shot to the body.
Patikilvag tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rivers swivels and escapes.
Patikilvag avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers misses with the combination.
Patikilvag shoots for a takedown but Rivers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rivers pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Patikilvag back to the cage. Rivers follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Patikilvag doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rivers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rivers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rivers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Patikilvag jabs at Rivers's body.
Rivers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Patikilvag closes the distance and clinches.
Patikilvag is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rivers is defending well.
Patikilvag tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rivers just stands there and leans against the cage.
Patikilvag looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers tries to circle away but Patikilvag has him pinned against the cage.
Patikilvag using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rivers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Patikilvag presses Rivers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Patikilvag is trying to pull guard but Rivers has him pressed against the cage.
Patikilvag is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rivers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Patikilvag drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rivers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Patikilvag connects with a nice looking jab.
Rivers throws a head kick but Patikilvag moves out of range.
Rivers throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers throws a series of punches but Patikilvag avoids them all with ease.
Rivers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rivers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Patikilvag throws a counter high kick but Rivers was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rivers scores with a one two! Patikilvag had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Patikilvag clinches up against the cage.
Patikilvag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rivers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Patikilvag changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rivers tries to avoid it but Patikilvag 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 throws a series of punches but Patikilvag moves out of range.
Rivers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Patikilvag moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rivers scores with a jab. Patikilvag acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rivers is breathing heavily.
Patikilvag closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rivers is trying to break the clinch but Patikilvag is controlling him.
Patikilvag tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers letting Patikilvag take a breather here.
Patikilvag breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rivers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Patikilvag checks it well.
Rivers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rivers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Patikilvag rather than just go for the knockout.
Rivers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Rivers.
A lazy body kick from Rivers
and Patikilvag counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Patikilvag.
Rivers wants to break free but Patikilvag has control.
Patikilvag fails to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Patikilvag closes the distance and clinches.
Patikilvag ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Patikilvag no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rivers tries to stand but Patikilvag is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patikilvag is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rivers is aware though and is defending well.
Rivers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Patikilvag's guard.
Rivers landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers wanted to stand there but Patikilvag had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patikilvag wants to stand and escape but Rivers is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Patikilvag rushes Rivers and presses him up against the cage.
Rivers wants to break free but Patikilvag has control.
Ormagoba Patikilvag has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Patikilvag pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patikilvag clinches with his opponent.
Patikilvag manages to break the clinch.
Rivers digs a good hook to Patikilvag's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rivers needs to keep his hands up - Patikilvag had a free shot at his head there.
Patikilvag shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Patikilvag has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rivers finds it's way round the side to connect with Patikilvag's head.
Rivers misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Patikilvag.
Rivers lands a nice shot to the body.
Patikilvag is looking to land body kicks.
Rivers is looking for the big counter here.
Rivers tries to bum rush Patikilvag with a series of wild strikes but Patikilvag uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Patikilvag tries a head kick but it misses.
Patikilvag forces Rivers back against the cage and clinches.
Patikilvag is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rivers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Patikilvag pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers misses with a low kick as Patikilvag jumps back.
Patikilvag slips a jab and a cross from Rivers.
Patikilvag went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Patikilvag shoots in looking for a takedown. Rivers tries to sprawl out of it but Patikilvag keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rivers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ormagoba Patikilvag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Patikilvag takes the fight into the clinch.
Rivers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rivers is trying to break the clinch but Patikilvag has him pressed against the cage.
Patikilvag breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers fails to land with a series of punches.
Patikilvag has closed the distance and engaged Rivers in a clinch.
Patikilvag manages to break the clinch.
Rivers throws a series of punches but Patikilvag avoids them all with ease.
Patikilvag gets a clinch.
Patikilvag breaks the clinch.
Rivers lands a jab to the head.
Patikilvag darts in looking for a takedown but Rivers gets double underhooks and turns Patikilvag into the cage.
Patikilvag successfully pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patikilvag looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rivers passes into side control.
Ormagoba Patikilvag has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rivers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rivers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marshall Rivers.
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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshall Rivers!
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