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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Rivers moves forwards but Sotiropoulos connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Sotiropoulos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rivers sprawls well initially but Sotiropoulos persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Rivers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sotiropoulos pulls his head out easily.
Sotiropoulos working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Rivers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sotiropoulos pulls his head out easily.
Rivers wants to improve his position but Sotiropoulos is controlling well.
Rivers is looking to get back to full guard here but Sotiropoulos has managed to pass to side control instead.
Rivers is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sotiropoulos controls the position. #SUB2#
Sotiropoulos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rivers, who protects the arm well.
An elbow from Sotiropoulos crashes against the mat.
Sotiropoulos landing strikes. #ROC2#
Rivers is rocked!#T1#
Rivers is trying to get back to half guard.
Oh Rivers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rivers is working hard here to advance position.
Rivers takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sotiropoulos scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Rivers is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Sotiropoulos can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryn Sotiropoulos!
An out of breath Bryn Sotiropoulos 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: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Malodorous misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Rivers counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU#
Rivers decides to stand up. #CL2#
Malodorous moves into range and clinches up with Rivers.
Rivers jumps guard but Malodorous stands there with Rivers around his waist. Rivers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rivers leaning his opponent against the cage.
Malodorous misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malodorous lands a nice uppercut.
Rivers blocking some punches.
Malodorous is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rivers fails to pull guard.
Malodorous misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Rivers tries to pull guard but Malodorous forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Rivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivers fails to pull guard.
Malodorous letting Rivers take a breather here.
Malodorous misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Rivers manages to pull guard.
Rivers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Malodorous trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rivers's guard.
Malodorous stopping the sweep attempt from Rivers.
Rivers managing to control the position.
Malodorous trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rivers's guard.#SUB#
Rivers working for a triangle but Malodorous defends it easily.
#T2#
Malodorous wants to stand but Rivers has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Malodorous being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malodorous is looking to stand up but Rivers won't let him. #SUB#
Rivers is looking for a triangle but Malodorous pushes his legs off easily.
Malodorous wants to get up but he can't break Rivers's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Malodorous clinches.
Malodorous misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivers presses Malodorous against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3##TD#
Rivers has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Malodorous uses from the top position.
Rivers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rivers has a closed guard, preventing Malodorous from standing up. #SUB#
Rivers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rivers is trying to control the position but Malodorous postures up.
Malodorous wants to stand but Rivers has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Malodorous gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rivers avoids the head kick by Malodorous .
Malodorous misses with a double jab.
Rivers is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Malodorous .
Rivers 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.#T4#
Malodorous feints and then cracks Rivers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rivers down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Malodorous , right into the meat.
Rivers takes a swing at Malodorous 's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rivers moves forwards but Malodorous connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rivers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rivers on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rivers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rivers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malodorous throws out the jab.
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!
Malodorous throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rivers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Malodorous scores with a jab.
Malodorous throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jojoba Malodorous dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Malodorous misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Rivers counters by clinching up.
Rivers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Malodorous has him pressed against the cage.
Rivers slows down the pace here.
Malodorous is trying to break free.
Malodorous swings wildly with an uppercut but Rivers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers presses Malodorous against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rivers prevents Malodorous from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malodorous lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Malodorous fails to land.
Malodorous tries to stall but Rivers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rivers is trying to pull guard but Malodorous turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rivers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Rivers tries to pull guard but Malodorous won't allow it.
Malodorous struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivers controls his hands.
#BC#
Rivers breaks from the clinch.
Rivers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Malodorous counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Rivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malodorous scores with a sloppy right hand. Rivers should have avoided that one.
Jojoba Malodorous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers avoids a kick to the body.
Malodorous misses the body punch
and Rivers counters with a left and a right that stings Malodorous .
Malodorous throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Rivers counters with a single leg into guard. Malodorous didn't expect that. #ES2#
Malodorous has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rivers off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Malodorous darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malodorous cracks a nice hook into Rivers's ribs.#T2#
Malodorous tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Rivers drives through with a takedown into Malodorous 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Malodorous wriggles free and stands up.
Malodorous throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malodorous lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A head kick misses from Malodorous .
Rivers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Malodorous sprawls and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rivers or perhaps it was just good defense by Malodorous , which made it look bad.
Malodorous lands an overhand right.
Jojoba Malodorous is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##CL2#
Malodorous moves into range and clinches up with Rivers.
Rivers prevents a body shot from Malodorous .
Malodorous can't find room to land a body shot as Rivers controls the action.
Malodorous is looking to break free of the clinch but Rivers has double underhooks.
Malodorous is trying to push Rivers away but Rivers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Rivers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Malodorous gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rivers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Malodorous has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Malodorous works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rivers fails to pull guard.
Malodorous lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rivers. #T4#
Malodorous lands with a left to the head.
Rivers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Malodorous smiles and moves away.
Malodorous is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Rivers like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Rivers from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jojoba Malodorous !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Rivers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maruban to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Maruban stopping the sweep attempt from Rivers.
Maruban lands a couple of elbows.
Maruban tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivers is retaining full guard.
Rivers is trying to keep Maruban in close.
Maruban won't allow Rivers to sweep him here.
Rivers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maruban's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rivers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maruban engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rivers is trying to keep Maruban in close.
#T1#
Maruban is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Maruban drops back looking for a leg! Rivers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rivers manages to kick Maruban off! Maruban jumps back into Rivers's guard.
Maruban trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rivers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Maruban avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rivers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maruban trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maruban controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maruban trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rivers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maruban defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rivers is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Maruban is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rivers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Maruban looking to control.
Rivers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Rivers gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Maruban fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rivers to the ground. Maruban is now in Rivers's guard.
Maruban stopping the sweep attempt from Rivers.
Maruban trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rivers looking for a guillotine here but Maruban defends easily.
Rivers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maruban is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB#
Rivers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maruban trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivers wants to control the position but Maruban says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maruban wants to stand up but Rivers is controlling the position.
Rivers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maruban is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khom Maruban dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Maruban closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rivers's guard.
Maruban advances position into side control!
Rivers is trying to work for a sweep but Maruban has mounted him!
Rivers tries to reverse the position but Maruban maintains control.
Maruban has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maruban tries to control but Rivers wriggling away.
Rivers sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maruban not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maruban trying to control from half guard but Rivers is working away.
Rivers manages to get to full guard.
Khom Maruban has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maruban trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom. #T1#
Rivers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivers, not yet.
Maruban wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
Rivers looking to control.
Maruban wants to get up but he can't break Rivers's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rivers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivers, not yet.
Maruban trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Rivers keeping full guard, as Maruban tries to pass.
Maruban in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maruban stands up out of Rivers's guard for a moment - Rivers manages to land a nice upkick.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Maruban gets the takedown into side control.
Rivers tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Rivers wants to escape the position.
Rivers manages to reverse the position and now he's in Maruban's guard. Nice work there by Rivers.
Maruban wants to control but Rivers passes easily into half guard.
Rivers passes into side control, despite Maruban's attempt to control the position.
#T3#
Maruban is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rivers off and has taken his back!
Rivers breaks Maruban's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Maruban doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Maruban is trying to hold Rivers in close to prevent damage but Rivers has managed to pass into half guard.
Rivers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maruban is looking for a sweep. Rivers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rivers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Maruban wants to get back to full guard.
Maruban trying to hold on to Rivers's head to control him but Rivers postures up.
Maruban trying to get back to full guard but Rivers takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rivers controlling from the full mount.
Rivers pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Owen Rivers will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rivers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maruban sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maruban loads up on a big right hand but Rivers slips the punch.
Rivers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT2#
It looks like Owen Rivers has been cut.#CL2#
Maruban clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Maruban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivers throws a sloppy head kick and Maruban moves out of range easily.
Maruban unleashes a big counter combination but Rivers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Maruban shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rivers napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maruban trying to control the position but Rivers is working away.
Rivers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maruban has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T1##SUB2#
Maruban goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rivers turns into him and now he's in Maruban's guard.
#SU#
Rivers stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Rivers gets caught flat footed, as Maruban shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Rivers pushes Maruban off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Maruban looking to score a takedown here. Rivers is defending well but Maruban drives through and ends up in Rivers's guard.#ES#
Rivers is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Maruban takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Rivers manages to break the clinch.
Maruban throws a lazy head kick
letting Rivers counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Maruban closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maruban lands in his opponent's guard.
Maruban throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Rivers working for a triangle but Maruban defends it easily.
Rivers has Maruban pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Maruban sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rivers's guard.
Rivers is trying to get back to full guard.
Maruban wants to take a breather but Rivers is having none of it.
Rivers is trying to control but can't.
Maruban wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivers keeps working.
Rivers wants to control but Maruban is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rivers looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rivers wants to get back to full guard but Maruban has mounted him!
Rivers tries to hold on but Maruban pushes him away.
Rivers sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Maruban seems to be looking for submissions.
Maruban not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rivers tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rivers gets back to full guard.
Rivers wants to stand and escape but Maruban is having none of it.
Maruban must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rivers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Khom Maruban.
I think Maruban has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Khom Maruban!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Rivers misses with a takedown attempt - Bothma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Bothma closes the distance and pushes Rivers back into the cage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bothma has eaten all the pies!#TD#
Rivers has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bothma uses from the top position. #SUB#
Rivers looking for a guillotine here but Bothma defends easily.
Bothma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rivers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bothma lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Rivers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bothma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bothma trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bothma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bothma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rivers wants to stand up but Bothma is controlling him.
Bothma trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Rivers has his foot on Bothma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bothma works his way back into a safe position though.
Rivers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bothma controls the pace.
Bothma preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bothma looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Rivers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU2#
Bothma gets to his feet - Rivers follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Bothma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bothma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rivers is defending well for now.#BC2#
Bothma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Bothma closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Bothma breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Bothma closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rivers quickly recovers to half guard.#T3#
Rivers is trying to control but can't.
Bothma is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rivers keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bothma stalling. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Rivers looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Rivers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bothma working over Rivers with some ground and pound. Rivers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bothma wants to pass to mount but Rivers is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rivers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bothma pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Bothma dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Bothma moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Bothma successfully pulls guard.
Bothma controlling Rivers's posture.
Bothma is trying to keep Rivers in close.
Rivers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers working some strikes from top position.
Rivers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Rivers prevents Bothma from getting back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bothma is looking to sweep but instead, Rivers has passed into half guard.
Bothma tries to roll over but Rivers keeps him under control.
Rivers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bothma has hold of Rivers's hands but Rivers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bothma wants to improve his position but Rivers is controlling well.
Bothma makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bothma.
Rivers trying to control but Bothma is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rivers is looking to stand up but Bothma won't let him.
Bothma has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rivers has passed into side control.
Bothma is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rivers is controlling him well.
Bothma is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A punch combination from Bothma misses.
Rivers tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bothma manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Bothma gets control of Rivers's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bothma will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bothma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rivers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bothma is trying to keep Rivers in close.
Bothma throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T4#
Bothma pulls Rivers in close to his closed guard and prevents Rivers from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bothma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bothma wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rivers manages to pass to side control.
Bothma trying to hold on to Rivers's head to control him but Rivers postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bothma might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rivers haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andre Bothma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Bothma dives in and scores a takedown into Rivers's guard.
Rivers controls Bothma momentarily but Bothma frees himself.
Bothma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivers is keeping the position for now.
Rivers trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Rivers has his foot on Bothma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bothma works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers is pulling down on Bothma's head. It's preventing any offense from Bothma, at least for the moment.
Rivers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Rivers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB#
Rivers has an active guard here but Bothma has managed to pass into half guard.
Bothma looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rivers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Bothma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rivers is just riding it out for now. Bothma eventually gives up the hold.
Andre Bothma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bothma seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rivers works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Rivers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bothma throwing strikes but missing.
Bothma wants to stand but Rivers has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bothma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bothma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bothma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rivers has a closed guard, preventing Bothma from standing up.
Bothma sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Bothma just misses with a punch to the body.
Bothma lands a jab.#TD2#
Bothma bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Rivers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bothma tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rivers's legs.
Rivers tries to improve position but can't.
Rivers gets back to half guard.
Bothma trying to control from half guard but Rivers is working away. #T4#
Rivers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bothma's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bothma's back!
Bothma is really stuck here.
Bothma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bothma keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivers looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivers lands a shot to the head.
Owen Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andre Bothma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rivers scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Bothma is looking for a way out.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andre Bothma.
Well Bothma 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Bothma!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Patrykowski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rivers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Patrykowski preventing the sweep.
Patrykowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivers is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Rivers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Patrykowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Patrykowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rivers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Patrykowski's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Patrykowski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rivers uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Patrykowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patrykowski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1##SU#
Rivers stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Patrykowski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Patrykowski showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Rivers manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Patrykowski looks winded!#TD2#
Patrykowski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rivers did well to prevent Patrykowski getting side control.
Rivers wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rivers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Patrykowski pulls his head out easily.
Rivers is pressing down on Patrykowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers pulls Patrykowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Patrykowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Patrykowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Rivers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rivers is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Rivers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Rivers gets to his feet - Patrykowski follows without any prompting.
Patrykowski swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Rivers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Patrykowski is looking to control Rivers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Patrykowski avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Rivers there. #T3#
Rivers trying to control the pace.
Nice strikes from Rivers there.
Rivers is thwarting Patrykowski's attempts to control the position.
Rivers working over Patrykowski with some ground and pound. Patrykowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rivers working Patrykowski over with strikes. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Patrykowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rivers controlling the action here.
Rivers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rivers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Rivers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rivers shoots in but Patrykowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Patrykowski scores with a takedown into Rivers's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rivers is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU#
Rivers gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Patrykowski misses with a double jab
#TD#
so Rivers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Patrykowski is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rivers dives into side control.
#REVB#
Patrykowski is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patrykowski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
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.#T1#
Rivers happy to just control the position for now.
Patrykowski takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Owen Rivers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivers grinds an elbow into Patrykowski's temple.
Rivers scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Patrykowski taking a bit of punishment here - Rivers scoring with strikes.
Rivers scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Patrykowski to see if he's OK.#SU#
Rivers stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rivers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Patrykowski swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Patrykowski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rivers did well to prevent Patrykowski getting side control.#ES#
Rivers kicks Patrykowski off and gets back to his feet.
Rivers shoots in for a takedown but Patrykowski shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Rivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patrykowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Rivers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Patrykowski is looking to get back to his feet here but Rivers is keeping cool and he's managed to take Patrykowski's back.
Rivers throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Patrykowski!
#T3#
I would not like to be Patrykowski right now.
Rivers is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Patrykowski. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Rivers connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Patrykowski to escape the position.
Rivers biding his time, controlling Patrykowski. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rivers has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Patrykowski.
Patrykowski covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Rivers has Patrykowski flattened out and is raining down punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Rivers dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Rivers feints and as Patrykowski raises his hands in defense, Rivers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Patrykowski pushes Rivers off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rivers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Patrykowski scores with a head kick.
Lukasz Patrykowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patrykowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Rivers. Rivers gets slowly back to his feet.
Rivers slips a jab and a cross from Patrykowski.
#TD2#
Patrykowski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rivers sprawls well initially but Patrykowski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rivers.
Patrykowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rivers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rivers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Patrykowski can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB#
Rivers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Patrykowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rivers has Patrykowski pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rivers is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Rivers cracks Patrykowski with a solid left hand.
Rivers landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Rivers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rivers scoring with some ground and pound.
Rivers stands up over Patrykowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rivers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Rivers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rivers sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Patrykowski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rivers stacks Patrykowski on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rivers!
Rivers working the ground and pound.
Rivers lands an elbow. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Rivers decides to stand back up. #TD#
Rivers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Patrykowski tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Patrykowski wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Owen Rivers.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rivers, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owen Rivers!
Lukasz Patrykowski spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time I will rec him!!!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Bob gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Bob decides to pull guard. #ES2#
Bob has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rivers is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Rivers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bob to keep the fight standing.
Rivers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bob to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Bob has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rivers regains guard immediately.
Bob looking to pass the guard.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing Bob from controlling successfully.
Bob wants to get up but he can't break Rivers's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bob controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bob content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rivers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rivers has a closed guard, preventing Bob from standing up. #T1#
Rivers has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bob in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rivers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bob with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bob engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bob trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rivers looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rivers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bob.
It looked like Rivers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bob.
Rivers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bob.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rivers tries to pull guard but Bob holds him up against the cage and eventually Rivers drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Rivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Bob misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivers wants to get back to striking at distance but Bob won't allow it.
#TD2#
Bob gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rivers regains guard.
Bob is standing up over Rivers. Rivers looks to escape but Bob dives into side control.
#REVR#
Rivers is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bob's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bob's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bob's back!
Bob covers up after that shot from Rivers.
Rivers is not going to allow Bob to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
Bob is trying to get back to his feet but Rivers has full control of the position and if anything, Bob has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bob is really stuck here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bob is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Farmer Bob 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#
Bob lands with an overhand left.#TD2#
Bob gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bob tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rivers.
Rivers wants to get back to full guard.
Rivers wants to control but Bob is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers gets back to full guard.
Farmer Bob has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bob slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bob is working Rivers over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rivers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Rivers is trying to work for a sweep but Bob has mounted him!
Rivers is looking to improve his position but Bob isn't that keen on the idea.
Bob trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bob tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Bob working for a submission but Rivers is keeping him at bay.
Rivers tries to hold on but Bob postures up.
Rivers slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rivers is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Rivers tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bob has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rivers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bob pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rivers manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rivers misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T3#
Rivers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bob has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rivers is proving hard to escape from.
Bob wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
Rivers wants to sweep here but Bob controlling him for the moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bob slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bob landing a few strikes.
Bob wants to stand but Rivers has his arm trapped.
Rivers can't do much from the bottom here.
Bob scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rivers is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bob off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bob is really stuck here.
Rivers gets his hands free as Bob looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Farmer Bob showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rivers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Bob scores with a takedown into Rivers's guard.#ES#
Rivers pushes Bob off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Bob. No joy for Rivers on that attempt. #TD2#
Bob scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bob looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rivers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rivers is trying to maintain the position but Bob is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rivers striking from half guard on the bottom.
Bob controlling the action here.
Rivers trying to control but Bob postures up.
#T1#
Rivers is looking to escape.
Rivers moves into full guard.
Bob is working Rivers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bob has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rivers controls Bob momentarily but Bob frees himself.
Rivers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bob is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bob won't allow Rivers to sweep him here.
Bob would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rivers is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bob is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rivers is controlling him. #SUB2#
Bob looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rivers passes into side control.
Rivers working away.#T3#
Rivers creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bob sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bob manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rivers gets full guard.
Bob trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Rivers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bob is one step ahead there.
Bob wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving. #SUB#
Rivers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bob doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bob manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Rivers is looking for a triangle but Bob pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Rivers keeping full guard, as Bob tries to pass.
Bob looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rivers wants to sweep here but Bob controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rivers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Farmer Bob.
Well Bob 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Farmer Bob!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Nostrum gets a double leg takedown into Rivers's guard.
Rivers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rivers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nostrum is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Rivers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rivers 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#
Nostrum pushes Rivers off looking to stand but Rivers dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nostrum actively working from the bottom here.
Nostrum pushes Rivers off looking to stand but Rivers dives back in and keeps control.
Nostrum wants to sweep but Rivers has passed to side control!#T1#
Nostrum struggling a bit here.
Rivers is putting a hurting on Nostrum here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nostrum can't do much from the bottom here.
Rivers is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nostrum tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rivers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nostrum wants to control but Rivers postures up.
Rivers scores with punches from side control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nostrum taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nostrum sneaks back into half guard.
Rivers working the head and body with strikes.
Rivers seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rivers lands a nice short elbow.
Nostrum wants to control but Rivers is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Nostrum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU#
Rivers stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Nostrum scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T3##SUB#
Rivers actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nostrum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rivers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rivers trying to control but Nostrum postures up.
#SUB#
Rivers actively working from the bottom here.
Nostrum trying to pass the guard but Rivers defending well.
Rivers wants to improve his position but Nostrum is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Nostrum is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
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.#SUB2#
Nostrum is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rivers sees it coming and defends easily.
Rivers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nostrum looks winded!
Rivers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Rivers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rivers pulls Nostrum in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nostrum postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Owen Rivers will probably get the nod.
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#
Nostrum lands a jab to Rivers's midsection.#TD2#
Nostrum changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rivers looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rivers tries to bench press Nostrum off him but Nostrum keeps the position.
Rivers manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Nostrum is trying to work for a kimura but Rivers is defending well.
Nostrum drops an elbow to the side of Rivers's head.
Rivers is controlling Nostrum's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rivers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nostrum is trying to control the action in half guard but Rivers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nostrum uses his free foot to push down on Rivers's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rivers.
Rivers is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Rivers tries to lock up and control but Nostrum gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rivers is trying to escape the mount.
Nostrum blocks Rivers's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Nostrum scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rivers?
Rivers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nostrum wants to control the pace but Rivers is squirming around nicely.
Nostrum is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nostrum lands a big elbow.
Nostrum looking to control but Rivers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rivers tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Nostrum wants to control the pace but Rivers is squirming around nicely.
Rivers working to try and regain half guard.
Rivers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rivers slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Nostrum is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rivers defends it well.
Rivers is looking for a sweep. Nostrum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Nostrum is trying to work for a kimura but Rivers is defending well.
Rivers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Rivers is working hard here to advance position.
Nostrum is nestled in close to Rivers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rivers is trying to get back to full guard.
Nostrum is trying to control the action in half guard but Rivers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rivers gets full guard.
Rivers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nostrum being controlled here momentarily.
Rivers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nostrum working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Nostrum won't allow Rivers to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nostrum keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rivers's head.#SUB#
Rivers looking for a guillotine here but Nostrum defends easily.
Nostrum landing with the ground and pound.
Nostrum distracts Rivers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing Nostrum from controlling successfully.
Nostrum with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jodeph Nostrum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Nostrum shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rivers is trying to defend but Nostrum finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Rivers has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Nostrum is on him like a limpet, forcing Rivers back against the cage.#BC#
Rivers breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Rivers gets a takedown into half guard.
Jodeph Nostrum has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nostrum is looking for a sweep. Rivers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nostrum wants to control but Rivers is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Nostrum looking for submissions off his back.
Rivers drops an elbow to the side of Nostrum's head. #T1#
Nostrum is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Nostrum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nostrum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Nostrum actively working from the bottom here.
Rivers prevents Nostrum from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rivers lands with a punch from half guard.
Rivers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Nostrum looking for subs from the bottom but Rivers mounts him!
Nostrum tries to hold on but Rivers pushes him away.
Rivers fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rivers lands a heavy elbow.
Rivers with the ground and pound from mount.
Nostrum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nostrum is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Rivers has taken his back.
#T3#
Nostrum rolls, trying to escape but Rivers keeps control of the position.
Rivers controlling the position well here. Nostrum rolled but Rivers kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rivers lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Rivers is working the ground and pound. Can Nostrum escape?
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Rivers.
Rivers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nostrum on the ground.
Rivers keeps control of the position easily here as Nostrum tries to buck him off.
#T4#
Rivers not allowing Nostrum to control his hands.
Rivers lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Rivers avoiding Nostrum 's attempts to control his hands.
Rivers lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good control from Rivers.
You can see the frustration on Nostrum's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Owen Rivers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rivers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owen Rivers!
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