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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Riggs on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Benedict Riggs has been cut.
Riggs stuffs the takedown attempt from Torda. Torda gets slowly back to his feet.
Torda looks for a takedown but Riggs sprawls well.
Torda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Riggs moves into the clinch.
Benedict Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Torda.
Riggs jumps guard but Torda stands there with Riggs around his waist. Riggs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Torda has had enough of the clinch but Riggs keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Riggs pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Torda is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Riggs is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Riggs has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Riggs preventing the sweep. #T1#
Riggs throws a big right hand that misses.
Riggs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Torda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Riggs wants to stand but Torda is controlling his posture from full guard.
Torda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Riggs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Torda is trying to control the position but Riggs postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riggs wants to get up but he can't break Torda's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Torda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riggs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Torda is looking to stand up but Riggs isn't so interested in that idea.
Torda is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Torda controls Riggs momentarily but Riggs frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Riggs gets to his feet - Torda follows without any prompting.
Torda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Riggs tries to avoid it but Torda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Riggs to the ground. Riggs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Riggs tries to counter with a takedown but Torda is quick to defend against it.
Riggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Riggs misses with an uppercut.
Riggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riggs really is a fat lump.
Riggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Torda.
Riggs appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Riggs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Torda closes the distance and clinches up with Riggs, looking for a takedown. Torda pushes Riggs against the cage but Riggs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Riggs clinches up with Torda and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Riggs jumps guard but Torda turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Riggs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Torda smiles and moves away.
Riggs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Riggs wants it to stay on the feet.
Torda looks winded!#CL#
Riggs clinches up against the cage.
Riggs takes a shot to the head.
Riggs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Torda smiles and moves away.
Riggs fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Torda gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Torda has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Riggs off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
Torda tries to clinch there but Riggs circles away.
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!
Torda throws a series of punches but Riggs avoids them all with ease.
Riggs stuffs the takedown.
Torda slips a straight right by Riggs.
Torda fails with the takedown.
Torda shoots and misses #CL#
and Riggs counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Riggs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedict Riggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benedict Riggs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Torda has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Riggs counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Torda is trying to force a seperation but Riggs has the dominant position.
Riggs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Torda walks away with a smile on his face. Riggs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice takedown defense from Riggs. No joy for Torda on that attempt.
Riggs is looking to counter punch.
Torda tries to close the distance and clinch but Riggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Riggs.
Riggs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torda wants to clinch.
Torda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Benedict Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Torda.
Torda is breathing heavily.#T1#
Riggs slips a jab and a cross from Torda.
Torda wants to clinch but Riggs slips to the side
enabling Riggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Torda throws a head kick but Riggs moves out of range.
#CL#
Riggs has Torda up against the cage in a clinch.
Torda wants to get back to striking at distance but Riggs won't allow it.
Torda fails to pull guard.
Riggs is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Torda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Riggs has him pressed against the cage.
Riggs is trying to pull guard but Torda turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Riggs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Riggs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Torda smiles and moves away.
#T2#
Riggs throws an overhand right that lands on Torda's shoulder, as Torda tries to avoid the shot.
Riggs avoids the head kick by Torda.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Torda slips under a jab from Riggs.
Torda tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice takedown defense from Riggs. No joy for Torda on that attempt.
Benedict Riggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Riggs misses with a hook.
Riggs lands a jab.#CL#
Riggs darts in and clinches Torda up against the cage.
Torda missing with knees to the body.
Torda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Riggs has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Riggs pulls Torda into guard.
Benedict Riggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Torda trying to control but Riggs is working from the bottom.
Riggs thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Torda is sitting in close to Riggs's body. Riggs has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Torda is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Torda is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Riggs.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Benedict Riggs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Riggs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL2#
Kolozov moves into the clinch.
Kolozov is stalling here.
#TD#
Riggs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kolozov uses from the top position.
Riggs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kolozov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kolozov postures up in Riggs's guard and throws a big left but Riggs blocks it.
Kolozov throws a big elbow that misses.
Riggs keeping moving, preventing Kolozov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolozov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kolozov wants to control from the top but Riggs keeps moving.
Riggs really is a fat lump.#T1#
Kolozov stands up over Riggs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kolozov wants to control from the top but Riggs keeps moving.
Riggs tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kolozov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Riggs looking for a guillotine here but Kolozov defends easily.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kolozov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T2#
Kolozov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riggs keeps working.
Kolozov trying to control from Riggs's half guard. Riggs has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Riggs trying to keep a closed guard but Kolozov is proving a slippery customer.
Kolozov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Riggs manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T3#
Riggs is looking to work some ground and pound but Kolozov has wrist control.
Riggs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kolozov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kolozov, not yet.
Riggs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Riggs wants to stand but Kolozov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kolozov is trying to control the position but Riggs postures up.
Riggs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2#
Kolozov kicks Riggs off and gets to his feet.
A head kick from Kolozov lands but Riggs takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like Benedict Riggs has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Riggs as Kolozov shoots in.#T4#
Riggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Kolozov tries a low kick but Riggs avoids it.
Kolozov shoots in for a double leg but Riggs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kolozov slips under a jab from Riggs.#TD#
Riggs dives in and scores a takedown into Kolozov's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riggs wants to get up but he can't break Kolozov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Riggs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kolozov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riggs distracts Kolozov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Kolozov looking for a guillotine here but Riggs defends easily.
Kolozov looks winded!
Riggs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gjorgi Kolozov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benedict Riggs's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Riggs shoots in for a takedown but Kolozov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A big left from Riggs misses.
Kolozov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kolozov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Riggs will feel that in the morning.
Kolozov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Riggs sprawls well. Riggs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kolozov gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs tries to clinch up.
And Kolozov responds with a good body kick, but Riggs manages to step out the way in time.#CL2#
Kolozov forces Riggs back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Kolozov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Riggs is defending well.
Benedict Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gjorgi Kolozov.#TD#
Riggs successfully pulls guard.
Kolozov postures up.
Kolozov trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolozov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kolozov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Riggs trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kolozov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Riggs keeping moving, preventing Kolozov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kolozov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Riggs shoots in for a double leg but Kolozov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Riggs drags the fight down to the ground.
#T3#
Kolozov with a nice head shot there.
Riggs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kolozov is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riggs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kolozov throws a big elbow that misses.
Riggs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Riggs keeping moving, preventing Kolozov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Riggs slaps away a takedown attempt from Kolozov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kolozov goes for a double leg but Riggs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Riggs continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Riggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Riggs misses with an uppercut. Kolozov saw that one coming.
Kolozov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kolozov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Riggs sprawls well. Riggs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kolozov gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Riggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riggs wants to clinch up but Kolozov keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gjorgi Kolozov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Benedict Riggs's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nice cross by Riggs.
A head kick misses from Kolozov.
Kolozov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Kolozov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Riggs is trying to defend but Kolozov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kolozov is trying to control the action in half guard but Riggs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs is looking to escape.
Kolozov trying to control from half guard but Riggs is working away.
Kolozov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Riggs controls his leg. #T1#
Riggs keeping hold of Kolozov's head, controlling as best he can.
Riggs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kolozov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kolozov trying to control the action but Riggs is working from the bottom.
Riggs is in trouble now - Kolozov has advanced to mount!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kolozov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Riggs wants to control but Kolozov is having none of it.
Kolozov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
A nice elbow there by Kolozov.
Kolozov trying to control but Riggs is having none of it.
Riggs wants to control but Kolozov is having none of it.#T3#
Kolozov trying to control but Riggs is having none of it.
Riggs wants to control but Kolozov is having none of it.
Kolozov raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Riggs flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kolozov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gjorgi Kolozov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kolozov thowing shots but they're missing. #SU2#
Kolozov gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kolozov fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gjorgi Kolozov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kolozov 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gjorgi Kolozov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1#
JOzKO lands with a kick to the temple. Riggs shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Benedict Riggs has been cut.#TD#
JOzKO gets caught napping as Riggs dives in and scores a takedown. JOzKO manages to retain guard.
Riggs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of JOzKO's head.
Riggs working some strikes from top position.
Riggs lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
JOzKO is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#ES2#
JOzKO has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Riggs off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A telegraphed right hand from Riggs misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
JOzKO connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
JOzKO throws a head kick that misses #TD#
so Riggs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Riggs really is a fat lump.
JOzKO has momentary wrist control but Riggs slips an elbow through the middle.
Riggs cracks JOzKO with a solid left hand.
Riggs makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Riggs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
JOzKO is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riggs is aware though and is defending well.
JOzKO looks winded!
Riggs scoring with some ground and pound.
Riggs distracts JOzKO with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Riggs lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Riggs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of JOzKO's head.
Riggs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Riggs lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
JOzKO is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Riggs chips away with some ground and pound.
Riggs postures up and lands a big shot to JOzKO's brow.
Riggs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Riggs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Riggs with a nice head shot there.
Riggs makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Riggs lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Riggs's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Riggs landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC#
JOzKO is rocked!
Riggs postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! JOzKO covers up, he's hurt! Riggs keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Riggs and the ref steps in to end the fight! Riggs can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benedict Riggs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Riggs shoots in for a takedown but Verhoeven shows good takedown defense.
Verhoeven looks winded!#CL#
Riggs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Verhoeven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Verhoeven throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Riggs counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Riggs manages to pull guard.
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.
Riggs has his hands on Verhoeven's head, controlling the position.
Verhoeven wanted to stand there but Riggs had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs wants to stand but Verhoeven is controlling the position. #T1#
Riggs is trying to control the position but Verhoeven postures up.
Riggs tries to strike from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Riggs rushes Verhoeven and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Riggs manages to pull guard.
Riggs really is a fat lump.
Riggs throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riggs thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T2#
Riggs looking to control.
Verhoeven wants to stand but Riggs is controlling his posture from full guard.
Verhoeven wants to stand and escape but instead Riggs has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Verhoeven has a closed guard, preventing Riggs from standing up.
Riggs with a nice head shot there.
Riggs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Riggs trying to stand up but can't free himself from Verhoeven's guard.
Riggs scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Riggs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Verhoeven's head.#SU#
Riggs stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Riggs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Verhoeven as he avoids it easily.
Riggs throws an overhand right that lands on Verhoeven's shoulder, as Verhoeven tries to avoid the shot.
Verhoeven takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Riggs throws a hook to the side of Verhoeven's head but Verhoeven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verhoeven on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Riggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Riggs or perhaps it was just good defense by Verhoeven, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benedict Riggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Riggs shoots in for a double leg but Verhoeven sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Verhoeven defending well as Riggs loads up on a big left hand.
Riggs missing with a left hand there. Verhoeven was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Riggs misses.
Riggs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Verhoeven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riggs misses the jab.
Verhoeven swats away the attempt to clinch by Riggs.
It seemed like Verhoeven was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedict Riggs 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#
Nice defenses there by Verhoeven.
Riggs fails with a takedown attempt.
Verhoeven misses with a hook.
Riggs lands a lovely overhand right.
Verhoeven is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verhoeven on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Riggs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Verhoeven slips under a jab from Riggs.
Riggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Verhoeven can do to turn this around?#T1##TD#
Riggs throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Verhoeven tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Riggs is in Verhoeven's guard.
Riggs wants to get up but he can't break Verhoeven's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Riggs gets to his feet. Verhoeven looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Riggs looks to throw the jab but Verhoeven is out of range.
Verhoeven stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Verhoeven wants it to stay on the feet.
Verhoeven rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riggs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Riggs shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Verhoeven's guard.
Riggs cracks Verhoeven with a solid left hand.
Riggs connects with a couple of short punches.
Riggs stands up over Verhoeven, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Riggs wants to get up but he can't break Verhoeven's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Riggs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Riggs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Riggs distracts Verhoeven with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riggs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Riggs prevents Verhoeven from getting back to his feet.
Riggs works over Verhoeven with some ground and pound from guard.
Riggs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Riggs postures up and lands a big shot to Verhoeven's brow.
Riggs working some strikes from top position.
Riggs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Verhoeven works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Riggs stops Verhoeven from standing up.
Riggs with a nice head shot there.
Verhoeven wants to stand and escape but Riggs is having none of it.
Riggs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Riggs wants to stand but Verhoeven has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3##SU#
Riggs stands up and waves to Verhoeven to follow him.
Verhoeven lands with a kick to the temple. Riggs shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD#
Riggs feints and as Verhoeven raises his hands in defense, Riggs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Riggs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Riggs prevents Verhoeven from getting back to his feet. #SU#
Verhoeven is working an open guard so Riggs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
Riggs lands a head shot.
Riggs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Verhoeven pinned against the cage. Verhoeven gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benedict Riggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riggs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Verhoeven as he jumps to the side.
Verhoeven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riggs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedict Riggs dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Verhoeven blocks a jab.
Verhoeven throws a leg kick #TD#
and Riggs counters with a shoot takedown. Verhoeven fights it but they end up in guard.
Riggs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Riggs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Verhoeven works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Riggs lands a couple of digs.
Verhoeven utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Riggs is working Verhoeven 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.
Riggs won't allow Verhoeven to get back to his feet.
Riggs landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs wants to stand but Verhoeven has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Verhoeven takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Riggs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Riggs landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Verhoeven is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Riggs makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC#
Verhoeven is rocked!
Riggs connects with a couple of short punches.
Verhoeven is still in real trouble! Can Riggs finish him?#SU#
Riggs gets to his feet. Verhoeven looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
and Riggs counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Verhoeven! He's just covering up as Riggs starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benedict Riggs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Riggs throws out a loose jab but Gringley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gringley slips a straight right by Riggs.
Gringley darts in looking for a takedown but Riggs gets double underhooks and turns Gringley into the cage.
Riggs attempts a counter takedown but Gringley avoids it well and moves away.
Gringley throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Benedict Riggs has been cut.
Good work by Riggs as he checks the leg kick.
Riggs stuffs the takedown.
Riggs throws a shot from downtown. Gringley moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Riggs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Riggs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gringley to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gringley taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gringley is trying to pull guard but Riggs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Benedict Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Gringley .#TD#
Riggs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Gringley has gone for a leg lock! Riggs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gringley 's guard.#REVR##T1#
Riggs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riggs works over Gringley with some ground and pound from guard.
Riggs works over Gringley with some ground and pound from guard.
Riggs really is a fat lump.
Riggs stands up over Gringley , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Riggs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riggs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Riggs 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.
Riggs wanted to stand there but Gringley had control of the position.
Gringley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Riggs manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Riggs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gringley wants to control from the top but Riggs keeps moving. #T2#
Riggs controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riggs wants to stand but Gringley is controlling the position.
Riggs scores with a nice shot.
Gringley throws a strike but Riggs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Riggs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Riggs with a nice head shot there.
Riggs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Gringley working for a triangle but Riggs defends it easily.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Riggs drops back looking for a leg! Gringley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gringley manages to kick Riggs off! Riggs jumps back into Gringley 's guard. #T3#
Riggs stands up over Gringley , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Gringley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gringley controls Riggs momentarily but Riggs frees himself. #SU#
Riggs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Riggs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gringley is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Gringley has Riggs up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
Gringley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Riggs pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Riggs feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Riggs landing with the ground and pound.
Gringley working a defensive guard here.
#SU#
Riggs gets to his feet - Gringley follows without any prompting.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gringley fails to land with a series of punches.
Gringley fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedict Riggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benedict Riggs's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gringley wants to clinch up but Riggs keeps it at a distance.
Gringley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riggs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gringley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Riggs.
Gringley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riggs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gringley somewhat.
Riggs is looking to counter punch.
Erik Gringley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gringley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs misses with a hook. Gringley ducked under it nicely.
Erik Gringley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gringley blocks a head kick by Riggs.
Riggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gringley can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Gringley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Riggs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Gringley is looking to advance position but Riggs has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##SUB#
Riggs jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gringley manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Riggs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Riggs is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Gringley is trying to escape and Riggs transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Gringley is forced to tap! Nice work there by Riggs! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benedict Riggs!
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