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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Mason has managed to clinch.
Mason lands a nice knee to the body.
Rider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rider tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Rider is trying to maintain a safe position but Mason gets an underhook and turns Rider into the cage.
Mason's coach down at City of Angels Fight Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mason's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mason with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Rider turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mason tries a knee to the head but Rider blocks it.
Mason jumps guard but Rider turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rider lands an uppercut.
Mason has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rider after a bit of a struggle.
Zack Rider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teller Mason.#TD2#
Mason pulls guard successfully.
Rider really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mason is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Rider stands and steps away. Mason gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1##CL#
Rider darts in and clinches Mason up against the cage.
Mason lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#TD2#
Mason gets control of Rider's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mason will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Rider decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Mason tries to keep at a distance but Rider has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rider definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rider misses with the head strike.
Rider tries to stall but Mason uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
A short uppercut from Rider.
Mason trying to land knees to the body.
Mason throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mason using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rider has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mason looks winded!
Rider on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Mason jumps guard but Rider stands there with Mason around his waist. Mason gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rider throws a head punch that misses.
Mason looking to throw knees to the head but Rider is blocking nicely.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rider holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rider lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rider.
Mason looking to throw knees to the head but Rider is blocking nicely.
A bit of stalling here from Rider.
Rider swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rider is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rider.
Rider misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rider misses with the head strike.
Rider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rider. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rider.
Rider lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rider stalling against the cage.
Rider throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masons head.
Mason tries a knee to the head but Rider blocks it.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Rider taking a breather.
Rider misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Rider.
Mason misses with a knee strike.
Rider lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Rider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rider lands with a light punch inside.
Rider misses with the head strike.
Rider lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Rider is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rider lands with a light punch inside.
Mason with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rider gets through Mason's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rider.
Rider lands a body punch.
Rider lands a right hand.
Rider throws a head punch that misses.
Rider makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Rider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rider holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rider throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masons head.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Rider lands a hook that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Rider dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Rider has closed the distance and engaged Mason in a clinch.
Mason tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Mason can't get the takedown.
Rider pushes Mason back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rider takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rider doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rider blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rider has Mason pressed against the cage.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rider is looking to control Mason's arms but Mason gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rider has his back to the cage.
Mason has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rider avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mason misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason letting Rider take a breather here.
Rider is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rider stalling the fight.
Mason is breathing heavily.
Mason tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rider smiles and moves away.
Zack Rider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teller Mason.#T1#
Mason tries to clinch up but Rider circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Rider moves into the clinch.
Mason wants a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Rider scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rider lands a left hand.
Rider is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?
Rider lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rider misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rider.
Rider stalling against the cage.
Rider lands with a left to the head.
Zack Rider has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Rider.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rider taking a breather.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Rider scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rider.
Rider misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Rider lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Rider has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Rider stalling in the clinch but Mason improves position.
Rider throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
Rider misses with the head strike.
Rider misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rider is stalling here.
A shot in the inside from Rider.
Rider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rider misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rider smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Rider instigates a clinch.
A short right from Rider. #T3#
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rider softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rider throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masons head.
Rider lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rider swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rider softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rider'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.
Mason throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rider blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Rider on the inside.
Rider working aggressively here.
Rider misses with the head strike.
Rider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rider lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Rider is struggling to control the position.
Rider lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason tries a knee to the head but Rider blocks it.
Rider lands with a short shot to the head.
Mason takes a shot to the head.
Mason's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Mason is rocked!
Rider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason is still on wobbly legs! Can Rider finish him?
A short right from Rider.
Rider lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Rider.
Rider leaning his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rider.
Rider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rider has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Mason seems to have recovered his senses.
Rider will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mason up against the cage.
Rider lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Rider lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rider.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Rider dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Rider clinches.
Rider on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mason with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mason is working for takedown but Rider is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rider misses with a punch on the inside.
Rider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rider lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mason is looking for a takedown.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rider working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Rider.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Rider turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zack Rider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teller Mason.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rider has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rider misses with a punch on the inside.
Rider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rider has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Rider turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rider lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rider.
Rider scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rider fails to land.
Rider lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Rider throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
Rider lands with a right to the head.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rider.
Rider throws a head punch that misses.
Rider lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Rider.
A short left from Rider.
Rider lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rider leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Rider on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rider leaning against his opponent.
Mason trying to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Rider.
A short uppercut from Rider. #T2#
Rider lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rider throws a big uppercut that drops Mason! More strikes from Rider and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mason lies dazed against the cage as Rider celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zack Rider!
An out of breath Zack Rider thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Rider has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rider lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Rider.
Garcia takes a shot to the head.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Garcia ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Garcia no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Garcia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rider wants to stand but Garcia has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rider is one step ahead there. #T1#
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garcia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rider has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia is taking a breather. Rider 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.#T2##SUB#
Rider is defending against the submission attempts here by Garcia.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rider can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rider is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Rider is defending against the submission attempts here by Garcia.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rider is looking to escape.#T3#
Rider tries to get to full guard but Garcia has control of the leg.
Garcia lands with a punch from half guard.
Garcia is trying to control. Rider wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rider is trying to stand.
Garcia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garcia has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Rider darts in and clinches Garcia up against the cage.
Rider lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Garcia has Rider pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rider manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Rider lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garcia takes a shot to the head.
Garcia is looking to control Rider's arms but Rider gets an underhook and turns him. Now Garcia has his back to the cage.
Garcia blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rider creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Garcia is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rider can't fight it off and eventually Garcia manages to take the fight to the floor. Rider looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rider manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rider working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rider lands with a light punch inside.
Rider scores with a shoulder strike.
Rider lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garcia is trying to drag Rider to the mat but Rider just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Rider dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Garcia misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Rider counters with a crisp right hand that drops Garcia! Rider lets Garcia back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Garcia is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Rickson Garcia has been cut.#CL2#
Rider has managed to clinch.
Oh Garcia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rider working aggressively here.
Rider lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Rider lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rider lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rider.
A short uppercut from Rider.
Garcia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rider walks away with a smile on his face. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Rider darts in and clinches Garcia up against the cage.
Garcia jumps guard but Rider turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rider pushes Garcia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rider lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rider has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rider lands a big right hand that drops Garcia! The killer instinct kicks in and Rider finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rider!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zack Rider!
A very excited looking Zack Rider 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:
Organized Chaos 2
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Rider closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rider smiles and moves away.
Zero misses with a double jab.
Rider blocks a jab.#CL#
Rider moves into the clinch.
Rider lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rider stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short left from Rider.
Rider digs a right hand underneath Zero's ribcage. Zero let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rider makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zero tries to pull guard but Rider won't allow it.
Zero can't get the takedown.
Zack Rider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Zero.
A short right from Rider.
Rider lands an uppercut.
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!
Rider lands a left hand.
Rider lands a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Rider.
Rider lands a hook that snaps the head of Zero backwards.
Rider lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zero backwards.
Rider lands a shoulder strike.
Rider effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Rider gets through Zero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zero drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rider pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zero lands a jab.#CL#
Rider moves into the clinch.
Zero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Our sources have told us that Rider has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rider.
Rider'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.
Zero takes a shot to the head.
Rider lands an uppercut.
Rider avoiding damage.
Rider lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rider scores with a shot to the side of Zero's head. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Rider.
Rider throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zeros head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rider lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rider pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zero takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rider.
Rider working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rider scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rider lands an uppercut.
Rider throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zero is trying to pull guard but Rider turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rider lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rider.
Zero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rider smiles and moves away.
Zero looks winded!#CL#
Rider moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
Rider lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zero backwards.
Rider lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Rider.
Rider lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zero takes a shot to the head.
Rider prevents a takedown attempt there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rider.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rider takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rider is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rider lands a left hand.
Zero takes a shot to the head.
Rider lands a shoulder strike.
Zero is looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Rider scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
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!
Rider pushes Zero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Rider as the two fighters clinch.
Rider lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rider scores with a shot to the side of Zero's head.
A short uppercut from Rider.
Zero tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rider lands with a light punch inside.
Rider working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rider lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zero backwards.
Rider gets through Zero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rider lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rider.
Rider lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zero backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rider scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Rider. #ROC#
Zero is rocked!
Zero takes a shot to the head.
Zero is still on wobbly legs! Can Rider finish him?
Rider lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rider has Zero pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Rider dominated that round.
That's time! Rider's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Rider clinches with his opponent.
Zero seems to have recovered his senses.
Rider lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zero has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rider avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rider makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rider.
Rider is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zero can do to turn this around?
Zero is trying to pull guard but Rider has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rider.
Zero tries for a takedown but Rider manages to get underhooks.
Zack Rider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Zero.
Rider lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rider smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Rider gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rider lands with a left to the head.
Zero is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rider.
Rider lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rider lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zero is working for takedown but Rider is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zero drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1#
Rider working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rider digs a right hand into Zero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zero's gas tank.
Rider scores with a shoulder strike.
Rider dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rider lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zero backwards.
Rider lands a left hand.
Rider scores with a shot to the side of Zero's head.
A shot in the inside from Rider.
Zero tries to pull guard but Rider won't allow it.
Rider lands a shot to the body.
Rider lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zero backwards.
Rider lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zero letting Rider take a breather here.
Zero drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rider pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2##CL#
Rider clinches with his opponent.
Zero is trying to pull guard but Rider has him pressed against the cage.
Rider makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zack Rider has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zero takes a shot to the head.
Rider lands with a right to the head.
Zero letting Rider take a breather here.
A short uppercut from Rider.
Rider lands a hook that snaps the head of Zero backwards.
A short left from Rider.
Zero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rider lands a right hand.
Zero letting Rider take a breather here.
Rider is leaning against Zero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rider working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Rider lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rider lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Rider on the inside.
Rider avoiding damage.
Rider lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rider lands a shoulder strike.
Rider lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rider lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rider is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rider digs a right hand underneath Zero's ribcage. Zero let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rider stalling against the cage.
Rider scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zero letting Rider take a breather here.
Rider lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zero backwards. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rider lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Rider.
Rider is leaning against Zero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rider throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zeros head.
Rider scores with a shot to the side of Zero's head.
Rider really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rider manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rider stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rider lands with a left to the head.
Rider lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zero backwards.
Rider pushes Zero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zero takes a shot to the head.
Rider scores with a shot to the side of Zero's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rider.
Zero jumps guard but Rider stands there with Zero around his waist. Zero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Rider dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Rider darts in and clinches Zero up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rider creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rider lands with a left to the head.
Rider scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rider throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zeros head.
A short left from Rider.
Rider lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zero is trying to pull guard but Rider has him pressed against the cage.
Rider lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zero backwards.
Rider pushes Zero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rider lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Rider.
Rider softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rider working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zero tries to pull guard but Rider forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Rider gets through Zero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rider prevents the takedown attempt.
Zack Rider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Zero.
Rider digs a right hand underneath Zero's ribcage. Zero let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rider has Zero pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rider.
Rider lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rider creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rider lands with a light punch inside.
Zero is looking for a takedown.
Rider lands with a short shot to the head.
Rider stalling.
Rider pushes Zero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rider lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rider.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rider lands an uppercut.
Rider will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zero up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Rider. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rider.
Rider lands a right hand.
Zero fails to pull guard.
Rider lands a shoulder strike.
Rider lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rider throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zeros head.
Rider leaning against his opponent.
Rider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rider gets through Zero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rider makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rider creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rider lands a shoulder strike.
Rider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rider unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Zero! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rider is unloading with more strikes now! Zero drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zack Rider!
Zack Rider decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Smut gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rider throws an off balance right hand
letting Smut counter with a right hand.
Rider scores with the left hand. Smut knows he should have avoided that one.
Smut misses with a body shot
and Rider counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rider slips under a jab from Smut.
Rider connects with the punch.
A cross from Smut lands.
Rider ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smut throws a jab when Rider was well out of range.
Rider drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smut sprawls and moves away.
Rider lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smut misses with a straight left. #T1#
Smut uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rider has time to react.
Smut misses with a body shot
and Rider counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rider definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rider moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smut throws the left hand but Rider avoids the punch easily.
Smut moves out of range of the strikes.
Smut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rider manages to avoid it.
Rider feinted with a counter takedown.
Rider lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Rider moves into range and clinches up with Smut.
Smut lands with a light punch inside.
Rider throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Smut misses with a body punch.
Smut keeps control of Rider as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rider wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rider lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smut lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rider is looking to break free of the clinch but Smut has double underhooks.
Rider wants to get back to striking at distance but Smut won't allow it.
Rider blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smut.
Smut stalling against the cage.
Rider takes a shot to the head.
Rider can't break the clinch.
Smut scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Smut fails to land.
Smut has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rider seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smut can turn it around.#T3#
Smut scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smut lands a nice shot to the body.
Rider lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smut tries to work over Rider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smut lands a nice uppercut.
Rider is trying to break free.
Smut lands a shoulder strike.
Smut scores with a shoulder strike.
Rider can't break the clinch.
Rider working hard to break the clinch.
Rider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smut misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smut misses with a body punch.
Smut doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smut has a couple of punches blocked by Rider.
#T4#
Smut takes a shot to the head.
Rider is trying to break the clinch but Smut is controlling him.
Smut tries to throw a body punch but Rider avoids it by throwing Smut back against the cage.
Smut tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rider's elbow.
Smut tries to work over Rider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rider is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smut tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Smut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smut lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smut dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smut.
Rider working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rider tries to circle away but Smut has him pinned against the cage.
Smut misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxi Smut dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Smut throws an overhand right that lands on Rider's shoulder, as Rider tries to avoid the shot.
Rider misses with a few strikes there.
Rider throws a poor cross that misses
and Smut cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rider manages to avoid it.
Smut connects with a looping right hand.
#ROC2#
Rider is rocked!
Smut throws a lazy uppercut
letting Rider counter with a right hand.
Rider is looking to clinch but Smut is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rider misses the jab.
Rider really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smut takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rider manages to avoid it.
Rider was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Smut misses with a body punch
and Rider counters with a nice uppercut.
Zack Rider is winning the standup battle so far.
Smut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rider works Smut's body with a nice hook.
Smut misses with a left hand
and Rider counters with a straight right hand.
Smut takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rider lands the left hand.
Rider is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice uppercut lands for Smut. That snapped Rider's head back.
Smut jabs Rider to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rider misses with a left hand
and Smut connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Rider is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smut takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rider seems to have got his legs back now.
Smut throws the left hand but Rider avoids the punch easily.
Rider staying out of range there.
Rider swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rider takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rider avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rider avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rider connects with the punch.
Rider throws out a loose jab but Smut uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A jab from Smut misses.
Rider is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smut.
Rider bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smut cracks Rider with an open hand slap.
Smut thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smut gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rider swings widly with a right hand
and Smut counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rider moves away from the strike by Smut.
Rider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Smut misses.
Smut loads up on a big right hand but Rider slips the punch.#T4#
Smut ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smut looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smut misses the jab.
Rider lands an overhand right.
Rider misses with a double jab.
Rider getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Rider ducks right into an uppercut from Smut.
Rider on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Smut misses the target.
Rider avoids the body shot from Smut.
Rider feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maxi Smut will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rider swings widly with a right hand
and Smut connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Rider. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rider.
Rider tests Smut's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smut ducks under a wild hook from Rider.
Smut pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rider getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rider throws a right and a left that Smut avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smut throws an off balance right hand
and Rider counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rider tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smut manages to circle out of the way.
Smut just misses with a punch to the body.
Rider attempts a counter takedown but Smut avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Smut throws a body shot but no joy.
Rider attempts a counter takedown but Smut avoids it well and moves away.
Rider throws a looping overhand right but Smut ducks down to avoid it.
Rider lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smut misses with a looping left.
Rider seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smut fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rider throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smut counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rider walks into a left hand.
Rider throws a front kick aimed at Smut's knee but Smut avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Smut misses.
Maxi Smut is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Rider slips under a jab.
Rider lands a right hook to the body.
Smut scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smut looks to throw the jab but Rider is out of range.
Rider throws a nice looking combination but Smut bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smut! But no joy.
Rider staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smut.
Smut throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rider connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Smut misses with a shot to the body
and Rider counters with a stiff right hand.
Rider misses with a wild body shot.
Smut misses with an uppercut. Rider saw that one coming.
Rider takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rider appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rider throws a poor cross that misses
and Smut counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rider misses with a lunging right hand
and Smut counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smut scores with the left hand. Rider knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Smut misses its intended target. #T4#
Smut takes a swing at Rider's ribcage but misses.
Smut ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rider moves away.
Rider attempts a counter takedown but Smut avoids it well and moves away.
Rider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smut.
Rider moves out of range of the strikes.
Rider staying out of range there.
Rider rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Smut counter with a right hand.
Smut thuds his right hand into Rider's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smut throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rider stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rider uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smut.
As Smut tries to get set, Rider tries to push him back and clinch up but Smut manages to avoid the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxi Smut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smut 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxi Smut!
Our winner, Maxi Smut, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Rider has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rider lands a hook that snaps the head of Odom backwards.
Rider avoiding damage as Odom throws knees to the body.
Odom is trying to break the clinch but Rider is controlling him.
Odom misses with a body punch.
Odom can't break the clinch.
Odom is trying to break the clinch but Rider is controlling him.
Rider is trying to break the clinch but Odom is controlling him.#BC2#
Rider breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Rider moves into the clinch.
Rider working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Odom is trying to force a seperation but Rider has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rider is looking to break free of the clinch but Odom has double underhooks.
Rider wants to get back to striking at distance but Odom won't allow it.
#BC#
Odom breaks the clinch.
Rider looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Odom checks a leg kick.
Rider scores with a hook to the body. Odom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the liver by Rider. Beautiful body shot.
Rider lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Rider rushes Odom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Rider's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Odom was well out of range. Poor timing from Rider.
Odom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rider fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Odom could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Rider lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Odom scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Odom is looking for a kimura but Rider is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Odom to get the leverage.
Rider is trying to stand back up but Odom is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rider tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Odom manages to move to mount!
#SUB#
Odom working for a submission but Rider is keeping him at bay.
Rider really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Odom looking to secure an arm triangle but Rider defends it well. #T3##SUB#
Odom working for a submission but Rider is keeping him at bay. #SU#
Odom get's back to his feet.
A punch combination from Rider misses.
A swing and a miss from Rider.
A little feinted left hand from Odom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Odom ducks under a wild hook from Rider.
Rider punishes Odom's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
A jab lands there for Rider.
Rider with a jab.
Rider has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rider connects with the punch.
Rider sizes up Odom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#
Odom is rocked!
Rider scores with a body shot.
Odom tries for a takedown but Rider circles away easily
and Rider counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Odom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Odom is breathing heavily.
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!
Rider cracks a nice hook into Odom's ribs.
Odom checks a low kick from Rider.
Odom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crack! Rider connects with the perfect overhand right and Odom falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Rider!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zack Rider!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 670 Round 1
Date: Aug 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Almeida swats away the attempt to clinch by Rider.
Rider clobbers Almeida with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rider throws a hook but Almeida blocks it.
Almeida moves out of range of the leg kick from Rider.
Rider cracks Almeida with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rider lands a jab to the nose.
Rider takes one to the side of the head.
Almeida takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Rider throws a jab when Almeida was well out of range.
Almeida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rider.
Rider swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Almeida is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rider really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rider rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Almeida counters with a nice body shot.
Almeida jabs Rider right on the nose. Rider blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Rider closes the distance and clinches.
Almeida prevents Rider from breaking the clinch.
Almeida tries to work over Rider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Almeida has Rider pressed against the cage, preventing Rider from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Almeida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rider's elbow.
Almeida has a couple of punches blocked by Rider.
Rider is trying to break free.
Almeida tries to throw a body punch but Rider avoids it by throwing Almeida back against the cage.
Rider lands a left hand.
Almeida works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Almeida lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rider or not.
A short right from Almeida on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rider blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Almeida.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Almeida.
Almeida scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rider swings wildly with an uppercut but Almeida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rider has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rider can't break the clinch.
#T3#
Rider scores with a nice hook to the head.
Almeida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rider letting Almeida take a breather here.
Almeida cracks Rider with a nice body shot.
Almeida is working Rider over against the cage.
Rider wants to get back to striking at distance but Almeida won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Almeida.
A short uppercut from Almeida.
Almeida scores with a shoulder strike.
Almeida tries to throw a body punch but Rider avoids it by throwing Almeida back against the cage.
Rider's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Almeida lands a shoulder strike.
Rider tries to break the clinch but Almeida is controlling the position.
Almeida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Almeida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rider looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rider wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Almeida has him pressed against the cage.
Almeida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rider backwards.
Almeida lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rider or not.
Almeida is stalling here.
Almeida prevents Rider from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Almeida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Almeida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Almeida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rider's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rider.
Rider is trying to break the clinch but Almeida is controlling him.
Rider blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rider wants to get back to striking at distance but Almeida won't allow it.
Rider lands a shoulder strike.
Almeida scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Almeida dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Almeida scores with a decent looking hook.#KD2#
Almeida cracks Rider with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rider looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Almeida finish him?
#ROC2#
Rider is rocked!
Almeida walks into a stiff left hand from Rider.
Oh Rider is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rider thuds his right hand into Almeida's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rider seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rider connects with a jab.
Rider tries to close the distance and clinch up but Almeida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Almeida just misses with a punch to the body.
Almeida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Almeida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Rider slips a jab from Almeida.
Good shot there by Rider.
Almeida checks a leg kick.
Almeida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Almeida dips to his left and cracks Rider with an uppercut!
Almeida scores with a sloppy right hand. Rider should have avoided that one.
Rider misses with a low kick.
Rider lands a jab to the nose.
Almeida checks a leg kick.#T2#
Almeida cracks Rider with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Almeida scores with a nice strike.
A lazy left from Almeida finds it's target.
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!
Rider has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rider there as he acknowledges the shot.
Almeida drops his hands momentarily and Rider takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Almeida misses with a wild body shot.
Rider darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Almeida.
Rider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Rider shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Almeida scores with a decent looking hook.
Rider blocks a jab.
It looked like Rider wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Almeida misses its intended target.
Rider's jab looks to have found its range, popping Almeida under the eye.
Rider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Almeida was well out of range. Poor timing from Rider.
Almeida moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rider wants to clinch up but Almeida keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Nice shot by Almeida.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rider. Almeida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Almeida throws a body punch but Rider moves out of range.
Rider with a jab.
Rider connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Almeida connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rider's hands.
Rider stuns Almeida with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Almeida! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Almeida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rider keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rider looks to land a combination but Almeida avoids it well.
Almeida now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Almeida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Rider.
Almeida works the jab nicely.
Nice body punch from Almeida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rider has closed the distance and engaged Almeida in a clinch.
Almeida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Almeida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rider's efforts to push away.
Almeida misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Rider is trying to push Almeida away but Almeida has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rider lands a hook to the side of the head.
Almeida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Almeida manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rider takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Almeida.
Rider is looking to break free of the clinch but Almeida has double underhooks.
Almeida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Almeida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Almeida lands a hook that snaps the head of Rider backwards.
Rider has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hand to the body from Almeida.
Almeida prevents Rider from breaking the clinch.
Max Almeida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Almeida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rider's efforts to push away.
Almeida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rider working hard to break the clinch.
Almeida tries to work over Rider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Almeida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Rider's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Almeida tries to throw a body punch but Rider avoids it by throwing Almeida back against the cage.
Rider is trying to force a seperation but Almeida has the dominant position.#T3#
Almeida prevents Rider from breaking the clinch.
Rider wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Almeida has him pressed against the cage.
Almeida tries to throw a body punch but Rider avoids it by throwing Almeida back against the cage.
Rider lands a right hand.
Rider throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Almeidas head.
Rider throws a head punch that misses.
Rider lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Almeida tries to throw a body punch but Rider avoids it by throwing Almeida back against the cage.
Rider is trying to push Almeida away but Almeida has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rider wants to get back to striking at distance but Almeida won't allow it.
Rider looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4##BC#
Rider pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Almeida lands a jab.
Almeida scores with a nice head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Almeida 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rider on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rider sizes up Almeida with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rider throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Almeida counter with a right hand.
Rider throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Almeida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Max Almeida.
Well Almeida 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight for Max Almeida!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Max Almeida!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Max Almeida!
Max Almeida wins by unanimous decision!
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