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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Rivers (ranked 8160 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick James (ranked 6208 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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278 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocco Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick James!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rivers.
James drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rivers wants to get back to his feet.
James tries to score with some ground and pound. Rivers controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
James wants to stand but Rivers is controlling his arm.
Rivers being controlled for a moment.
Rivers struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as James stalls from top position.
James in the domination position with Rivers hanging on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to advance to mount but can't.
James controlling the position.
James wants to stand but Rivers is controlling his arm.
Rivers pushes James away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, James gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
James tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Rivers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
James cracks Rivers with a big elbow.
It looks like Rocco Rivers has been cut.
James working away.
James works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rocco Rivers's cut is getting worse.
Rivers can't do much from the bottom here.
James throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
James working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rivers bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
James bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
James working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rivers can't do much from the bottom here.
Rivers regains half guard there - taking advantage of James's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Rivers is pressing down on James's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
James trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Rivers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Rivers has James pulled in close to control his posture.
Rivers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
James trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Rivers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
James is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivers looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
James moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocco Rivers's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
James clinches up with Rivers and pushes him back against the cage.
James tries to pull guard but Rivers won't allow it.
James breaks from the clinch.
Rivers stuffs the takedown.
James forces Rivers back against the cage and clinches.
Rivers is trying to break the clinch but James has him pressed against the cage.
Rivers is trying to push James away but James has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
James tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rocco Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick James.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rivers tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James stalling against the cage.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rivers, pushing him back against the cage.
Rivers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from James.
James gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rivers.
James jumps guard but Rivers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rivers content to slow the pace in the clinch.
James has Rivers pushed against the cage.
Rivers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
James trying to control the position but instead, Rivers has worked for underhooks and has pushed James into the cage.
Rivers is trying to break free.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for James. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Rivers slips a jab and a cross from James.
Rivers throws a wild body kick that James sees coming a mile off.
James fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rivers to the ground. James is now in Rivers's guard.
Rivers is pulling down on James's head. It's preventing any offense from James, at least for the moment.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rivers continues to stall.
Rivers controls James momentarily but James frees himself.
Rivers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rivers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rocco Rivers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James has managed to clinch.
James slowing the pace effectively.
James gets control of Rivers's arms and successfully pulls guard. James will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
James is wriggling around but Rivers manages to pass to half guard.
James trying to control but Rivers postures up.
Rivers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivers thows a huge punch but James dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rocco Rivers's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rivers fails with the takedown
and James moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
James trying to land knees to the body.
Rivers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rivers can't fight it off and eventually James manages to take the fight to the floor. Rivers looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rivers manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers can't get the takedown.
Rivers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers manages to pull guard.
Rivers has control of James's left arm, preventing James from doing any damage.
James trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Rivers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
James working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rivers manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Rivers letting James take a breather here.
Rivers is trying to pull guard but James turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocco Rivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James pulls guard successfully.
James working a defensive guard here.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rivers works over James with some ground and pound from guard.
James has an active guard here but Rivers has managed to pass into half guard.
James is refusing to be controlled, as Rivers sits in half guard.
James has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rivers is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James gets back to full guard.
Rivers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rivers trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivers gets to his feet - James follows without any prompting.
James gets a double leg takedown into Rivers's guard.
Rivers managing to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rivers is trying to keep James in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivers is retaining full guard.
Rivers wants to stand but James is controlling the position.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
James wants to pass the guard but Rivers is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivers is trying to control the position but James postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 Rocco Rivers.
Well James has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick James!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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