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Event:
Gladiators 36 Reyn v Takagi 2
Date: Jul 10, 2017 |
#R1#
No luck for Riley with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Money gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Money can't keep his opponent in guard - Riley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Riley seems to be working for a kimura but Money defends the submission attempt.
Money tries to roll over but Riley keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley is trying to control. Money wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Riley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Money sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Riley is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Riley seems to be working for a kimura but Money defends the submission attempt.
Money has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Riley is working away from the top position though.
Money holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Riley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Riley wants to work for an arm triangle but Money is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Riley seems to be working for a kimura but Money defends the submission attempt.#SU2#
Riley decides to stand up.
Riley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Money to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Tony Riley has been cut.
Riley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Donk. Money catches Riley right on the button with a cross.#KD#
Money drops Riley with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Riley looks back up at him and smiles so Money waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Riley is rocked!
Money darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Riley's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Money before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reed Money!
In his post fight interview, Reed Money started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Gladiators 30 Reyn v Pepper
Date: Jun 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Ismagilov moves into the clinch.
Riley wants a takedown but no success here.
Riley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Riley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ismagilov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Irek Ismagilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Riley.
Riley wants a takedown.
Riley has Ismagilov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ismagilov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Riley tries for a takedown but Ismagilov manages to get underhooks.
Riley tries for a takedown but Ismagilov manages to get underhooks.
Ismagilov struggles to land a body shot inside as Riley controls his hands.
Riley has Ismagilov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ismagilov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Ismagilov tightens his grip and picks Riley up, before dumping him to the ground. Riley manages to land in guard.
Ismagilov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ismagilov chips away with some ground and pound.
Ismagilov throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ismagilov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ismagilov has managed to get both his arms back between Riley's legs - danger averted.
Ismagilov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Ismagilov landing with the ground and pound.
Ismagilov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ismagilov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Riley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ismagilov postures up and lands a big shot to Riley's brow.
Ismagilov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ismagilov stands up over Riley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ismagilov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ismagilov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Riley looking for subs off his back but Ismagilov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Riley landing a few short strikes. #T2#
Riley trying to control but Ismagilov postures up.
Ismagilov working Riley over with strikes.
Ismagilov misses with a head shot. Riley uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ismagilov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ismagilov is one step ahead there.
Riley has his hands on Ismagilov's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Riley looking for a guillotine here but Ismagilov defends easily.
Ismagilov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Riley on the ground.#T3#
Ismagilov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Riley's head.
Ismagilov wants to pass the guard but Riley is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ismagilov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Riley has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ismagilov is looking to defend but Riley has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ismagilov! Riley pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ismagilov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tony Riley!
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Event:
Gladiators 18 Lit v Kolov
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Riley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Riley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Quiapon pinned against the cage. Quiapon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Riley sets himself, and Quiapon steps forward looking for the clinch! Riley avoids it this time.
Quiapon throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Riley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Riley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Riley 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.
We've been hearing that Riley has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Quiapon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Riley passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Riley lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Quiapon defends it well. #SUB#
Riley seems to be working for a kimura but Quiapon defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but Quiapon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage.
Riley tries to pass to full mount but Quiapon defends it.
Quiapon wants to control but Riley is keeping busy.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Riley is working for a kimura but Quiapon is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Riley passes the guard and advances to mount!
Riley looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Quiapon wants to hold on but Riley pushes him away.
Riley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Riley is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Quiapon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Quiapon is in a horrible position here. Riley smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Riley working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Quiapon working to try and regain half guard.
Riley controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Quiapon is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Riley is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Quiapon is surviving well by controlling Riley's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Riley is working for a guillotine from mount but Quiapon frees his head quite easily.
Quiapon is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quiapon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Riley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Riley fails with a takedown attempt.
Quiapon wants to counter the offense by Riley and move into the clinch position.
Quiapon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quiapon has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Riley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Riley.
Riley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quiapon is keeping the position for now.
Quiapon trying to keep a closed guard but Riley is proving a slippery customer.
Quiapon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Riley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Riley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Riley wants to control from the top but Quiapon keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Riley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Quiapon is trying to escape back to his feet but Riley uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T2##SUB#
Riley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Quiapon, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Riley is trying to get an arm triangle but Quiapon is defending well.
Quiapon tries to bench press Riley off him but Riley keeps the position. #SUB#
Riley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Riley tries for a kimura but Quiapon is defending well. #T3#
Quiapon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Riley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Quiapon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Riley prevents Quiapon from escaping the position.
Riley working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Riley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Quiapon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Quiapon is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Riley gets to mount! Quiapon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB#
Riley has hold of Quiapon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Quiapon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SU#
Riley get's back to his feet.
Riley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Quiapon circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riley dives in and grabs Quiapon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Quiapon pushes down on Riley's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Riley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tony Riley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Riley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Quiapon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Riley dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Riley gets the takedown into side control.
Riley slows the pace down.
Quiapon is trying to control Riley's posture but Riley avoids it.
Riley takes a little break here. Quiapon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Riley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Quiapon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Riley wants to control but Quiapon is keeping him busy. #SU#
Riley decides to stand back up. Riley steps back and let's Quiapon get back to his feet.#TD#
Riley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Quiapon is trying to stand back up but Riley is controlling him
#SUB#
Quiapon is defending against the submission attempts here by Riley.
Riley not doing much here.
#T2#
Quiapon is trying to stand back up but Riley is controlling him
#SUB#
Riley maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Quiapon could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Riley has cracked it and Quiapon is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Riley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Riley!
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Event:
SFC 11
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Grimdal tries to sprawl but Riley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Riley seems content to control.
Grimdal looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Riley trying to work for an americana but Grimdal has managed to regain full guard.
Riley is pushing down on Grimdal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grimdal is fighting to maintain full guard but Riley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Riley not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grimdal has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Riley wants to work for an arm triangle but Grimdal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Riley is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Riley controlling the action here.
Riley has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Riley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but Grimdal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Grimdal is not content to let Riley control the position.#SUB#
Riley is working for a kimura here but Grimdal manages to reverse the position and he's now in Riley's guard.
Grimdal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Riley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Riley working for a triangle but Grimdal defends it easily.
Riley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Riley throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Riley is trying to keep Grimdal in close.
#T3#
Riley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grimdal's guard. #REVR#
Riley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Riley trying to control but Grimdal is working from the bottom.
Riley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Riley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Riley landing some decent shots from guard.
Grimdal has momentary wrist control but Riley slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Riley advances to half guard. #SUB#
Riley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura here.
Riley trying to control from half guard but Grimdal is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Riley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Riley circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Riley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Grimdal won't be happy with that.
Riley wants to control but Grimdal is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Riley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grimdal, who protects the arm well.
Riley wants to control but Grimdal is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimdal is pushing Riley's head away, looking to escape. Riley manages to hold on to the position though.
Riley grinds an elbow into Grimdal's temple.
Riley working the ground and pound.#T1#
Riley in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Grimdal avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Riley.
Riley is staying tight to Grimdal's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SU#
Riley stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Riley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grimdal defends well and Riley ends up having to push Grimdal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grimdal shapes to counter with a head kick.
Grimdal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Riley swivels and escapes.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grimdal enables Riley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grimdal manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimdal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Riley 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.
Riley 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.#T2#
Riley prevents Grimdal from getting back to his feet.
Riley stands and throws Grimdal's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Riley is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Grimdal looks calm but he's in trouble here. Riley gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Grimdal is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Riley lets go of the hold and Grimdal can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Riley!
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Event:
SFC 10 Ahmadaliev Vs Randleman
Date: Feb 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Riley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hooligan avoids it really well and circles away.
Hooligan misses the jab.
Riley tries to counter with a clinch but Hooligan shakes him off and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Hooligan. Those never looked like landing.
Riley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hooligan misses with a body shot.
Hooligan works Riley's body with a nice hook.
Hooligan slaps away a takedown attempt from Riley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hooligan stuns Riley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooligan throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Riley counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hooligan!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riley controlling the position from side mount.
Let's hope that Riley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Riley has hold of Hooligan's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hooligan seems comfortable defending it but Riley has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hooligan is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hooligan is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Riley couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Riley!
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Event:
AFC1 : Annihilation! Begins
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Riley drives through with a takedown into guard.
Riley wants to control from the top but Pocketts keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley stands and throws Pocketts's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pocketts manages to get back to half guard.
Riley prevents Pocketts from improving his position.#SUB2#
Pocketts is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Riley has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Pocketts is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Tony Riley!
Brendan Pocketts spoke after the fight, saying 'Will be back stronger then today.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Eater lands a nice looking body shot.
Eater looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Eater lands a nice looking body shot.
Eater lands with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Tony Riley has been cut.
Eater fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Riley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eater.
Eater cracks Riley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#KD2#
Eater sends Riley crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Eater is motioning to the referee to let Riley up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Riley is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Riley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Riley tries for a kimura but Eater is defending well.
Eater tries to bench press Riley off him but Riley keeps the position.
Riley is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Riley creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1##SUB#
Riley is trying to get an arm triangle but Eater is defending well. #SU#
Riley decides to stand up, so the ref orders Eater to his feet.
Eater scores with the left hand. Riley knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab from Eater.#CUT2#
Tony Riley's cut is getting worse.
Riley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oh Riley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eater doesn't manage to clinch there - Riley circles away.
Riley seems to have got his legs back now.
Riley tries to get into range but Eater steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Riley! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Eater scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bugger Eater!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Riley tries for a takedown but Eater sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Riley dives in and scores a takedown into Eater's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eater can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Riley controls the pace.
Eater avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riley landing with the ground and pound.
Riley 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.
Riley controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Riley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Eater is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Eater has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Riley looking for a triangle here. Eater is fighting it but it looks tight! Riley pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Eater is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tony Riley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Vicky gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Riley to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vicky is looking to stand back up but Riley counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Vicky.
Vicky looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#REVR##SUB2#
Riley is trying for a kimura here. Vicky looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Riley wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Riley!
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