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Event:
Madness Fright Night 13
Date: Nov 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Hitme tries to close the distance and clinch but Rider swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rider lands a jab to the nose.
Rider throws a poor cross that misses
and Hitme counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hitme takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rider misses with a looping left.
Rider looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hitme missing with a left hand there. Rider was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rider missing with a left hand there. Hitme was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rider throws a hook but Hitme avoids it easily.
Hitme looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rider throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rider darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Comeon Hitme has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rider with a jab.
Rider misses with a right hand
and Hitme counters with a nice uppercut.
Hitme staying out of range there.#T1#
Hitme has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rider finds it's way round the side to connect with Hitme's head. #ROC#
Hitme is rocked!
Rider looks to land a left hand but Hitme moved out of range nicely.
Hitme is still on wobbly legs! Can Rider finish him?
BOOM! Rider lands a beautiful left hook that drops Hitme. Hitme tries to recover but Rider is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Hitme lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Midnight Rider!
Midnight Rider very nearly forgot to thank Freebok (85% Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Madness Insanity 9
Date: Oct 20, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Number clinches.
Rider misses with a hook from the clinch.
Number lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Number can't find room to land a body shot as Rider controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Number.
A head punch on the inside from Rider fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Number.
Number misses with a hook to the ribs.
Number working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rider misses with a punch on the inside.
Rider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Number misses with a hook from the clinch.
Number works on Rider's body with a couple of short punches.
Rider looks winded!
Number presses Rider against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Number works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Number tries to throw a body punch but Rider avoids it by throwing Number back against the cage.
Number pushes Rider back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Midnight Rider has been cut.
Number lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Number.
Number tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rider's elbow.
Rider working aggressively here.
Number misses with a body punch.
Number struggles to land a body shot inside as Rider controls his hands.
Number misses with a body punch.
Rider misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rider swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Rider prevents a body shot from Number.
Number tries to throw a body punch but Rider avoids it by throwing Number back against the cage.
Number can't find room to land a body shot as Rider controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Number.
Number lands with a right to the head.
Number lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rider backwards.
Rider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Number.
Rider throws a head punch that misses.
Number lands a body punch in the clinch.
Number misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Number tries to work over Rider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rider pushes off an throws an elbow but Number leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rider blocks a body shot from Number.
Number swings wildly with an uppercut but Rider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Number doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Number.
Number lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Number.
Rider misses with a hook from the clinch.
Number throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Number lands an uppercut.
Rider has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Number seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rider can turn it around.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Number lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Number goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Number scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Number.
A short body shot lands from Number as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Number.
Number struggles to land a body shot inside as Rider controls his hands.
Number lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rider.
A right hand to the body from Number.
Number gets through Rider's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Number doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Number scores with a nice hook to the head.
Number lands a body punch in the clinch.
Number misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Number.
Number tries to work over Rider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Number lands a shoulder strike.
Number stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rider blocks a body shot from Number.
Nice body punch from Number - that landed with a thud.
Number works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Number presses Rider against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Number is working Rider over against the cage.#T3#
Number works on Rider's body with a couple of short punches.
Number tries to work over Rider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Number.
Number lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Number.
Number lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Number scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Rider is rocked!
Number digs a right hand into Rider's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rider's gas tank.
Rider is still on wobbly legs! Can Number finish him?
Number lands a shoulder strike.
Number lands a body punch.
Number creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rider's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rider drops to his knees and Number pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Number!
Midnight Rider was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh well, twist one'.
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Event:
Madness Clown Chaos 6
Date: Oct 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Dalton has his takedown stuffed
and Rider counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Pacer Dalton has been cut.
Dalton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rider defends it nicely.
Rider thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rider misses the jab.
Dalton misses with a takedown attempt
letting Rider counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pacer Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Rider to counter with a crisp jab.
Dalton blocks a head kick by Rider.
Dalton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dalton shoots for a double leg takedown but Rider sprawls well. He's pushed Dalton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dalton darts in looking for a takedown but Rider gets double underhooks and turns Dalton into the cage.
Rider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dalton.
Rider misses with a double jab.
Dalton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalton fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Rider swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dalton.#TD#
Dalton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dalton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rider felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rider tries to bench press Dalton off him but Dalton keeps the position.
Rider is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dalton stalling away here and it's allowed Rider to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dalton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rider on the ground.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rider is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rider had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dalton defends it easily.
Dalton stays in close to Rider's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Rider is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dalton defends well.#SUB2#
Dalton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Rider is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Rider working for a triangle but Dalton defends it easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Rider has his foot on Dalton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dalton works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Rider looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dalton is defending well. Rider quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dalton has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rider celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Midnight Rider!
After the big win, Midnight Rider made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Freebok (85% Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Madness 12 Huang vs Sixx
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
McKenna scores with a takedown into Rider's guard.#ES#
Rider has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McKenna has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
McKenna drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rider pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck for McKenna with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Rider on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rider misses with an uppercut. McKenna saw that one coming.
Rider throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Robert McKenna has been cut.
Rider paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by McKenna.
Rider misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and McKenna decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rider's guard.#SUB#
McKenna avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McKenna pushing down on Rider's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
My spies in Big Bear Fight Factory inform me that McKenna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rider looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McKenna is keen to just control but Rider is a slippery customer.#T1#
McKenna is looking to advance position but Rider won't allow it.
Rider is trying to get back to full guard.
Rider won't allow McKenna to pass to mount.
McKenna trying to control the action but Rider is working from the bottom.
McKenna trying to pass the guard but Rider defending well.
McKenna stops Rider from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Rider is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McKenna pulls his head out easily.
McKenna stops Rider from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Rider looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
McKenna is working for a kimura but Rider is defending it quite comfortably.
McKenna controlling the action here.
Rider is not content to let McKenna control the position.
McKenna not doing much here.
McKenna wants to take a breather but Rider is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3##SUB#
Rider is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McKenna pulls his head out easily.
McKenna is looking to advance position but Rider won't allow it. #SUB#
Rider looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
McKenna seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Rider looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rider is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rider is not content to let McKenna control the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Rider looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Rider looking for submissions off his back.
McKenna passes to side control.
McKenna controlling the position.
Rider is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKenna trying to control the position but Rider is working away.
Rider tries to improve position but can't.
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 Midnight Rider will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robert McKenna's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McKenna fails in his attempt to clinch.
McKenna takes one to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Rider.
Robert McKenna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKenna wants to clinch.
McKenna takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rider throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McKenna on the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKenna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McKenna moves into the clinch successfully.
Rider swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
McKenna has clasped his hands together around Rider's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rider is trying to improve his position.#T1#
McKenna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rider keeps working.
Rider is working to avoid the ground and pound but McKenna connects with a decent elbow.
McKenna trying to control the action but Rider is working from the bottom.
McKenna might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rider haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McKenna scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rider is looking to reverse the position.
Rider is not content to let McKenna control the position.
Rider tries to bench press McKenna off him but McKenna keeps the position. #T2#
Rider is trying to work for a sweep but McKenna has mounted him!
Rider is bucking up trying to escape but McKenna cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McKenna wants to control the pace but Rider is squirming around nicely.
McKenna pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#CUT2#
It looks like Midnight Rider has been cut.
Rider is wriggling around trying to escape.
Robert McKenna has got the better of the ground game so far.
McKenna landing strikes from the mount and Rider is in trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rider is desperately trying to improve his position but McKenna has a good base and remains in mount.
McKenna controlling the pace for now.
McKenna wants to control the pace but Rider is squirming around nicely.
Rider wants to try and get back to his feet.
McKenna working the ground and pound effectively.
#T3#
McKenna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rider is looking to escape.
Rider is trying desperately to improve position.
McKenna punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT2#
Midnight Rider's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McKenna tries to control but Rider wriggling away.
McKenna has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rider's face.
#ROC2#
Rider is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Midnight Rider's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Midnight Rider's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Robert McKenna!
Robert McKenna very nearly forgot to thank Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Midnight Rider was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh well, twist one'.
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Event:
AEW 19
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
A big left from Rider misses.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rider swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rider takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#
It looks like Midnight Rider has been cut.
Rider moves into range and connects with a jab.
Baker moves in looking to clinch but Rider pushes him off.
Rider seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rider dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker is looking to clinch.
Rider is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Baker.
Baker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Baker is looking to clinch but Rider is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rider throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rider swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rider takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rider manages to avoid it.
Rider fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1##CL2#
Baker takes the fight into the clinch.
Baker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rider scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rider moves into range and connects with a jab.
Baker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Baker tries to clinch there but Rider circles away.
Baker tries to clinch there but Rider circles away.
#CL2#
Baker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rider, pushing him back against the cage.
Rider lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Rider works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rider looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Rider misses.
Baker fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker moves forwards but Rider connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baker looks to throw the jab but Rider is out of range. #T2#
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brian Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Rider gets tackled into the cage by Baker. Baker maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rider.
Rider misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rider throws a good cross that connects.
Baker lands a nice shot to the body.
Rider loads up on a big right hand but Baker slips the punch.
Rider throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Baker darts in and clinches Rider up against the cage.
Rider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rider lands an uppercut.
Rider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baker tries to pull guard but Rider holds him up against the cage and eventually Baker drops back down to his feet.
Rider throws a head punch that misses.
Rider lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baker backwards. #BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Baker scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big left from Rider misses.
Rider thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rider bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baker's head.
Baker tries to clinch but Rider moves out of range.
Rider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rider scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rider swats away the attempt to clinch by Baker.
Rider is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Baker.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rider moves away.
Rider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Baker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rider moves out of range as Baker strikes.#CL2#
Rider tries to keep at a distance but Baker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rider throws an elbow that misses.
Rider misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Rider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rider throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Rider misses with a punch on the inside.
Baker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good body shot from Rider.
Baker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rider lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Rider. #BC2#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rider avoids the head kick by Baker.
Baker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rider scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baker is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Rider.
Baker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Midnight Rider dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Midnight Rider's cut.
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#
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rider paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rider seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rider avoids the head kick by Baker.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rider, as that shot connected.
Baker misses the shot to the body.
Rider scores with a jab. Baker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rider is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rider misses the body punch
and Baker counters with a stiff right hand.
Baker tries to clinch but Rider is having none of it.
Baker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Baker clinches with his opponent.
Baker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rider has him pressed against the cage.
Baker wants to get back to striking at distance but Rider won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rider thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Baker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baker tries to clinch up but Rider circles away and keeps his distance.
Baker slips under a jab.#T1#
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rider swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rider checks the leg kick.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rider moves away.
Rider throws a jab when Baker was well out of range.
Baker tries to clinch there but Rider circles away.
Baker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rider is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Baker.
Baker tries to clinch up.
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rider is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rider moves away.
Baker takes one to the side of the head.
Midnight Rider is winning the standup battle so far.
Rider looks to throw the jab but Baker is out of range.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rider swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rider looks to land a left hand but Baker moved out of range nicely.
Rider pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Baker digs a good body shot into Rider's ribs.
Rider throws a jab when Baker was well out of range.
Baker tries a quick counter leg kick but Rider is wise to it.#CL2#
Baker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rider throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bakers head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rider tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Rider back against the cage.
Rider throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rider throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Rider swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Rider prevents Baker from breaking the clinch.
Baker is working for takedown but Rider is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Rider throws a hook but Baker blocks it.
Baker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rider throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rider fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Baker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rider manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good work by Rider as he checks the leg kick.
Baker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rider.
Baker takes a swing at Rider's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Baker. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Baker has closed the distance and engaged Rider in a clinch.
#BC2#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Baker is looking to clinch but Rider is avoiding it.
Baker misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Rider counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Baker moves out of range as Rider strikes.
Jab, jab by Baker - just one landing.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Rider throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rider moves away.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
Rider misses the jab.
Rider throws a hook but Baker avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker throws a low kick but Rider avoids it.
Rider walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baker. #CL2#
Baker rushes Rider and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baker tries to break free but Rider pushes him back against the cage.
Baker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rider.
Baker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rider pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Baker has had enough of the clinch but Rider keeps him there for the moment.
Rider misses with the head strike.
Baker blocking some punches.
Baker working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian Baker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Midnight Rider's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Baker wants to clinch.
Rider tries to counter by clinching up but Baker breaks away and moves out of range.
Rider misses with a hook.
Baker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rider manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rider misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Baker.
Baker misses with a body shot.
Rider jabs Baker right on the nose. Baker blinks but takes it well.
Baker tries to clinch up but Rider circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker misses with a hook. Rider ducked under it nicely.
Rider throws out a loose jab but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rider lands a right hook to the body.
Baker slips under a jab from Rider.
Rider slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Baker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rider swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Baker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baker thows a body kick. Rider tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rider swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rider.
Baker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Baker has Rider up against the cage in a clinch.
Baker jumps guard but Rider stands there with Baker around his waist. Baker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rider lands a right hand.
Rider digs a right hand underneath Baker's ribcage. Baker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baker avoids a wild elbow strike from Rider.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rider just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baker's brow. #T2##BC2#
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Baker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rider rather than just go for the knockout.
Rider throws a jab but it's blocked by Baker.
Baker slips under a jab from Rider.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rider connects with a right hand. Baker shakes it off.
Baker tries to clinch but Rider moves out of range.
Baker slips under a jab from Rider.
Baker lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Baker clinches up against the cage.
Baker is trying to break the clinch but Rider has him pressed against the cage.
Baker avoids the elbow strike from Rider, against the cage.
Baker tries to circle away but Rider has him pinned against the cage.
Rider scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rider throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baker blocks it with crossed arms.
Rider lands a hook that snaps the head of Baker backwards. #T3#
Rider throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bakers head.
Rider working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rider misses with an elbow over the top.
Baker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baker is trying to break free.
Rider keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baker's efforts to push away.
Rider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Rider has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
Baker managing to block the knees to the body from Rider.
Rider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rider manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baker throws a head kick but Rider moves out of range.
Baker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Baker misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Rider holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Baker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rider throws out the jab.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
Baker wants to clinch.
Rider wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Baker takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rider connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rider throws a lazy uppercut
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baker walks into a jab.
Rider ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Midnight Rider showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rider has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Midnight Rider!
Midnight Rider managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry), into his post fight interview.
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Event:
AEW 11
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Rider's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mutou under the eye.
Rider rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rider takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Midnight Rider has been cut.#CL#
Mutou instigates a clinch.
Rider working aggressively here.
Mutou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Mutou.
Rider throws a punch but it's blocked by Mutou.
Rider throws a head punch that misses.
Mutou tries a body shot but Rider blocks it.
Mutou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rider.
Rider throws a head punch that misses.
Rider misses with some punches.
Mutou blocks an uppercut.
Mutou throws a punch but it's blocked by Rider.
Rider misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rider's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mutou scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rider working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Mutou.
Rider tries to work over Mutou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rider scores with a shot to the side of Mutou's head. #T1#
Mutou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mutou cracks Rider with a nice body shot.
Rider misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Mutou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Rider.
Rider throws out a loose jab but Mutou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mutou swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mutou misses with an uppercut.
Mutou takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mutou throws an overhand right that lands on Rider's shoulder, as Rider tries to avoid the shot.
Mutou scores with a punch to the head.
Rider moves out of range as Mutou strikes.
Mutou scores with a nice right hand.
Mutou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rider's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mutou connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rider scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Mutou throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Rider.
Rider connects with the punch.
Rider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rider with a jab.
Mutou defending well as Rider loads up on a big left hand.
Rider throws out a loose jab but Mutou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mutou misses with an uppercut. Rider saw that one coming.
Rider keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mutou.
A telegraphed right hand from Rider misses the target.
Rider loads up on a big right hand but Mutou slips the punch.
Mutou swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mutou is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mutou lands with a good body shot.
Mutou moves in looking to clinch but Rider pushes him off.
Mutou scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Mutou throws a hook but Rider avoids it easily.
Mutou takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mutou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mutou looks to land a right hand but Rider moved out of range.
Rider is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rider misses with an uppercut. Mutou saw that one coming.#CL#
Mutou moves into range and clinches up with Rider.
Rider lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rider throws a punch but it's blocked by Mutou.
Rider lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Rider.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mutou.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mutou.
Mutou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rider blocks a body shot from Mutou.
Rider prevents Mutou from breaking the clinch.
Rider lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Mutou manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rider misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Mutou.
Mutou just misses with a punch to the body.
Mutou on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rider keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mutou.
Rider connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#
Mutou is rocked!
Rider sizes up Mutou with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oh Mutou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rider throws a monster overhand right that drops Mutou! Rider follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Midnight Rider!
Midnight Rider took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
AEM : The Beginning
Date: May 17, 2019 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Moore.
Rider throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Moore counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Moore trying to mount his opponent but Rider defends it.
Moore not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore tries to pass to full mount but Rider defends it.
Rider is trying to stand.
Rider is staying active underneath Moore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rider trying to hold on to Moore's head to control him but Moore postures up.
Moore prevents Rider from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore trying to control from half guard but Rider is working away.
Moore is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rider is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Moore stops Rider from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck for Moore with that takedown attempt.
Moore has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Moore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rider on the side of the head.
Moore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore works Rider's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Moore misses.
Rider slips under a jab from Moore.
Rider connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moore's hands.
Moore shoots for a double leg takedown but Rider sprawls well. He's pushed Moore's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moore walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Rider throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Moore has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rider finds it's way round the side to connect with Moore's head.
Moore throws a body punch but Rider moves out of range.
Moore moves out of range as Rider strikes.
Rider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore. #TD#
Moore throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rider tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Moore is in Rider's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rider avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rider controlling the position.
Rider wants to stand up but Moore is controlling him.
Rider has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Moore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Moore advances to half guard.
Moore stops Rider from getting back to his feet.
Moore trying to mount his opponent but Rider defends it.
Moore lands strikes from half guard.
Rider blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moore.
Moore has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Moore in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rider is trying desperately to improve position.
Rider is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T4#
Moore punching from mount but Rider doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Moore scoring with strikes but Rider is staying in there.
Moore is landing with some decent strikes but Rider is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore breaks from Rider's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Moore has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rider's face.
#ROC#
Rider is rocked!
Rider is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rider is still in real trouble! Can Moore finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Moore! Rider is hurt baaadly! Moore is firing away with more strikes - Rider is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Moore!
After winning the bout, Carl Moore thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Midnight Rider stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh well, twist one'.
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Midnight Rider (ranked 3728 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrano Jackson (ranked 4737 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrano Jackson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Midnight Rider! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tyrano Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rider shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rider shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rider gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Rider avoids it easily.
Rider tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Midnight Rider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rider is trying to trip Jackson. He has hold of a leg but Jackson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rider persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rider (2) vs (0) Jackson
Jackson controls Rider momentarily but Rider frees himself.
Jackson looking for a triangle here. Rider is fighting it but it looks tight! Jackson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rider is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tyrano Jackson!
A very excited looking Tyrano Jackson 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:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takahashi Ryu (ranked 2211 p4p, 274 weight class) and Midnight Rider (ranked 3732 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Takahashi Ryu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Midnight Rider!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ryu gets a clinch.
Rider goes for a takedown attempt but Ryu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rider shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ryu as he avoids it easily.
Rider misses with a takedown
and Ryu counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryu (2) vs (0) Rider
Takahashi Ryu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Midnight Rider.
Ryu slips nicely into half guard.
Ryu wants to control but Rider is keeping him busy.
Ryu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rider defends it well.
Ryu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rider has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Ryu. Oh but Rider has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Ryu goes limp - he's gone! Rider jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Midnight Rider!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Midnight Rider made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
IFC MW47: Lemieux vs Impaler
Date: Nov 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Gregor misses with the combination.
Gregor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
It looks like Midnight Rider has been cut.
Rider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gregor.
Gregor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rider throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gregor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gregor ducks under a wild hook from Rider.
A little jabbing left from Gregor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gregor fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rider ducks under a wild hook from Gregor.
Rider connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#
It looks like James Gregor has been cut.
Nice shot by Gregor.
We've been hearing reports that Rider has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Gregor gets a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Gregor slips a nice elbow through Rider's hands, connecting with Rider's forehead.#SUB#
Rider is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gregor pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Rider looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gregor is nestled in close to Rider, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gregor working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB#
Rider looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gregor is nestled in close to Rider, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT2#
Midnight Rider's cut is getting worse.
Gregor is nestled in close to Rider, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#
Rider is rocked!
Gregor lands a big elbow - Rider is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Gregor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Gregor!
Midnight Rider spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh well, twist one'.
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Event:
IFCMW43:Murhaa v L.Heavyweight
Date: Oct 17, 2018 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Rider throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brown goes for a double leg but Rider avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rider continues to drive forward.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jab Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown tries for a takedown but Rider circles away easily
and Rider counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Rider sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rider connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brown's hands.
Rider rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rider throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Rider throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Rider misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Brown counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rider!
Rider felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1##SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rider has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rider is trying to get back to half guard.#ES2#
Rider explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Rider throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rider sprawls and moves away.
Rider misses with a right hand #TD#
and Brown counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brown. #SUB2#
Rider throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rider has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Rider's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rider looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown is pushing down on Rider's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rider is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rider defending well though. #SUB#
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rider is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB#
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rider doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Rider is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Rider actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Rider actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rider gets full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Brown is pushing down on Rider's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rider is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Rider is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Brown there. #SUB2#
Rider looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Rider is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rider is trying to stand up here but Brown is controlling him well.
Rider is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rider avoid being mounted?
Brown works his way into full mount!
Rider gets back to half guard.#T4#
Rider is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Rider actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rider sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Brown is working for a kimura but Rider is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rider doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Midnight Rider will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rider rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
Brown prevents Rider from improving his position.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Rider actively working from the bottom here.#ES2#
Rider kicks off Brown and gets to his feet.
Rider misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Rider misses the target.
Rider misses with a left hand #TD#
and Brown counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Rider is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Rider throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Rider has wrist control.#T1##SUB2#
Rider working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Rider is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Rider is breathing heavily.
Brown forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rider is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Brown is tapping! Great win for Rider!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Midnight Rider!
Midnight Rider gave a mention to Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
IFC MW40 Van Rijn v Lomachenko
Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Rider drops his hands for a split second and Tay immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Rider face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Tay follows up with a right hand that knocks Rider into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chong Tay!
Chong Tay decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Midnight Rider was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh well, twist one'.
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Event:
TBD#22 TASKER VS LO
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Rider thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rider throws a poor cross that misses
and Megaton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Megaton throws a jab when Rider was well out of range.
Rider tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rider has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Megaton moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Megaton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Megaton misses with a head kick.
Megaton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rider throws a right hand that misses
and Megaton counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rider throws an off balance right hand
enabling Megaton to counter with a crisp jab.
Megaton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rider jabs Megaton right on the nose. Megaton blinks but takes it well.
Rider throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Megaton to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Rider rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Megaton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Megaton slips a jab from Rider.
Rider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Megaton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Megaton there.
A head kick misses from Rider.
A lazy left from Rider finds it's target.
Megaton throws a lazy uppercut
and Rider counters with a stiff right hand.
Rider misses with a low kick.
Megaton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rider misses with a hook
and Megaton counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rider is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Rider.
Rider throws a hook to the side of Megaton's head but Megaton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Megaton clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Megaton.
Rider throws a head punch that misses.
Megaton pushes Rider back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Megaton blocking some punches.
Megaton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rider blocks an uppercut.
Megaton looking to throw knees to the head but Rider is blocking nicely.
A short right from Megaton. #CUT#
It looks like Midnight Rider has been cut.
Megaton scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Rider is rocked!
Our sources have told us that Megaton has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Megaton.
Rider is still on wobbly legs! Can Megaton finish him?
Megaton blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Megaton.
Rider seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Megaton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Megaton blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rider.
Rider on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rider throws a head punch that misses.
Rider working aggressively here.
Megaton blocking some punches.
Megaton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Megaton lands a right hand.
Rider creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rider fails to land.
Rider lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rider lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rider has a couple of punches blocked by Megaton.
Rider has a couple of punches blocked by Megaton.
#T4#
Rider misses with a punch on the inside.
Megaton landing knees to the body.
Rider has a couple of punches blocked by Megaton.
Rider misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rider.
Rider throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rider has a couple of punches blocked by Megaton.
A left hand lands to the body for Megaton.
Rider working aggressively here.
Megaton blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Megaton.
Rider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rider throws a head punch that misses.
Rider lands with a left to the head.
Rider lands a nice elbow.
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 Mike Megaton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Midnight Rider's cut.
That's time! Megaton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Megaton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rider, pushing him back against the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Mike Megaton has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Megaton.
Megaton blocking some punches.
Rider has a couple of punches blocked by Megaton.
Megaton blocks an uppercut.
Rider looking to throw knees to the head but Megaton is blocking nicely.
Megaton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rider misses with a hook from the clinch.
Megaton dodges an elbow strike from Rider.
Rider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Megaton blocks an uppercut.
Rider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Megaton tries to land knees in the clinch but Rider avoids the damage to the body.
Rider swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Megaton blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Megaton blocking some punches.
Megaton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rider fails to land.
Megaton blocking some punches.
Rider misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rider pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Megaton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rider in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rider throws a punch but it's blocked by Megaton.
Rider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rider misses with the head strike.
Midnight Rider seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rider misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Megaton.
Rider misses with some punches.
Megaton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rider is defending well for now.
Rider misses with the head strike.
Rider misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Rider misses with a hook from the clinch.
Megaton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rider swings wildly with an uppercut but Megaton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Megaton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rider.
Rider throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Megaton.
Megaton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rider working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rider throws an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rider misses with some punches.
Rider has a couple of punches blocked by Megaton.
Rider throws a punch but it's blocked by Megaton.
Megaton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Rider swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Megaton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rider misses with some punches.
Megaton lands with a light punch inside.
Rider throws a head punch that misses.
Megaton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Megaton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Megaton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rider misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Megaton - that landed with a thud.
Rider working aggressively here.
Megaton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rider.
Megaton tries to land knees in the clinch but Rider avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Megaton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rider misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rider.
Rider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Megaton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Megaton landing knees to the body.
Megaton lands a left hand.
A short left from Megaton. #CUT#
That has opened up Midnight Rider's cut even more.
Rider misses with some punches.
Rider tries a knee to the head but Megaton blocks it.
Megaton creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rider's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rider drops to his knees and Megaton pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Megaton!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mike Megaton waved his t-shirt featuring Transform Supplements 's logo in front of the cameras.
Midnight Rider was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh well, twist one'.
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Event:
TBD#14 BULVER vs. PAREDES
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Dali with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rider to score with a decent uppercut.
Dali slips a straight right by Rider.
Dali throws a counter combo.
Good standup being displayed there by Dali as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Midnight Rider has been cut.
Rider misses with a lunging right hand
and Dali counters with a stiff right hand.
Dali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dali feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rider's calf.
We've been hearing reports that Rider has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dali swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rider fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dali checks it well.
Dali blocks a jab.
Dali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rider rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dali counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Dali misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Rider misses.
Rider tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dali takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rider pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rider connects with an inside leg kick.
Rider misses with a hook.
A big left from Rider misses.
Dali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rider.
Dali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Dali as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
Midnight Rider's cut is getting worse.
Rider lands a head kick!
#T2#
Dali lands a big head kick that sends Rider to the canvas! Dali follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arany Dali!
Midnight Rider was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh well, twist one'.
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Event:
TBD#11 ROY vs. COCO
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Barakus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Barakus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rider, who protects the arm well.
Rider is pushing Barakus's head away, looking to escape. Barakus manages to hold on to the position though.
Barakus advances to mount.
Rider is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SUB#
Barakus working for a guillotine from mount but Rider is in no mood to give up.
Barakus is looking to work his way around to Rider's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rider is trying to stand up.#SUB#
Barakus working for a submission but Rider is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barakus wants to take Rider's back but he can't do it this time.
Rider trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T1##SUB#
Barakus goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rider turns into him and now he's in Barakus's guard.
#SU2#
Rider stands up and waves to Barakus to follow him.
Barakus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck for Barakus with that takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rider! But no joy.
Rider lands the left hand.
RJ Barakus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barakus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rider sprawls well. Rider wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barakus gets slowly back to his feet.
Rider swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barakus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barakus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rider to score with a decent uppercut.
Midnight Rider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Barakus closes the distance and clinches up with Rider, looking for a takedown. Barakus pushes Rider against the cage but Rider circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RJ Barakus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rider misses with a hook. Barakus ducked under it nicely.
Barakus fails with the takedown.
Rider looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Rider tries to sprawl but Barakus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barakus is looking to pass Rider's guard but actually Rider recovers to full guard. #ES2#
Rider is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Barakus presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Barakus 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. Barakus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rider scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barakus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rider avoids it really well and circles away.
Rider throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like RJ Barakus has been cut.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Barakus or perhaps it was just good defense by Rider, which made it look bad.
Rider swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rider checks a leg kick nicely.
Rider scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barakus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rider sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rider lands with a cross.
Rider throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barakus.
Rider swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rider feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barakuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barakus walks into a jab.#ROC2#
Barakus is rocked!
Barakus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rider finds it's way round the side to connect with Barakus's head.
Oh Barakus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rider connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barakus's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rider pounces like a tiger and cracks Barakus with a vicious hook! Barakus is down but not out! Rider follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Midnight Rider!
Midnight Rider very nearly forgot to thank Freebok (85% Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
TBD#8 BULVER vs. WINKLE
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Wallace gets tackled into the cage by Rider. Rider maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wallace.
A frustrated look appears on Wallace's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rider working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rider scores with a shot to the side of Wallace's head.
Wallace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wallace looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rider lands with a light punch inside.
Wallace wants to break free but Rider has control.
Rider lands a left hand.
Rider lands with a right to the head.
Wallace is trying to pull guard but Rider turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rider keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wallace's efforts to push away.
Rider keeps control of Wallace as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wallace.
Rider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Rider swings wildly with an uppercut but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace jumps guard but Rider stands there with Wallace around his waist. Wallace gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rider has a couple of punches blocked by Wallace.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rider has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wallace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rider scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Rider on the inside.
Rider misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rider makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wallace has had enough of the clinch but Rider keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Wallace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rider scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rider wants to counter with a clinch but Wallace pushes him away.
Nice cross by Wallace.#CUT#
It looks like Midnight Rider has been cut.
Rider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Rider pushes Wallace up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace is trying to break free.
Wallace tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rider keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wallace's efforts to push away.
Rider working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rider keeps control of Wallace as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rider lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rider swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wallace takes a shot to the head.
Wallace tries to pull guard but Rider won't allow it.
Rider digs a right hand into Wallace's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wallace's gas tank. #T3#
Wallace is trying to break free.
Rider lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rider lands with a left to the head.
Rider misses with the head strike.
Rider swings wildly with an uppercut but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rider can't find room to land a body shot as Wallace controls the action.
Rider lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rider.
Rider lands a left hand.
Rider misses with the head strike.
Wallace tries to pull guard but Rider holds him up against the cage and eventually Wallace drops back down to his feet.
Rider misses with some punches.
#T4#
Rider lands an uppercut.
Rider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rider throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace.
Wallace working hard to break the clinch.
Rider swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wallace's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rider works on Wallace's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rider throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Rider.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but Rider is controlling him.
Rider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rider misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rider lands an uppercut.
Wallace working hard to break the clinch.
Rider using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wallace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Midnight Rider dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Midnight Rider's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Rider.
Wallace throws a right and a left that Rider avoids nicely.
Wallace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been told by Wallace's head coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rider tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rider has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Rider has managed to clinch.
Midnight Rider seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rider keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wallace's efforts to push away.
Rider makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wallace tries to circle away but Rider has him pinned against the cage.
Rider lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rider misses with a punch on the inside.
Rider gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wallace.
Wallace jumps guard but Rider turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Rider fails to land.
Rider misses with a punch on the inside.
Wallace wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rider has him pressed against the cage.
Wallace wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rider has him pressed against the cage.
Rider throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rider.
Wallace tries to circle away but Rider has him pinned against the cage.
Wallace is trying to force a seperation but Rider has the dominant position.
Rider lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wallace wants to get back to striking at distance but Rider won't allow it.
Rider lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rider lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rider has Wallace pressed against the cage, preventing Wallace from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wallace lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rider backwards.
Wallace is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Rider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wallace tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rider lands a shoulder strike.
Wallace tries to break free but Rider pushes him back against the cage.
Wallace is trying to pull guard but Rider has him pressed against the cage.
Wallace looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rider lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
Wallace 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. Wallace gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wallace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rider ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rider feints and then cracks Wallace's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wallace down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace sets himself, and Rider steps forward looking for the clinch! Wallace avoids it this time.
Rider moves in looking to clinch but Wallace pushes him off.
Rider wants to clinch.#T3#
Wallace looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wallace throws a body punch but Rider moves out of range.
Rider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rider is looking to clinch but Wallace is avoiding it.
Wallace cracks Rider with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rider avoids the body shot from Wallace.
Wallace is looking to wear down Rider with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wallace throws a jab but it's blocked by Rider.
Rider wants to clinch up but Wallace keeps it at a distance.
Rider is looking to clinch.
Rider wants to clinch up but Wallace keeps it at a distance.
Wallace scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4##CL2#
Rider moves into the clinch.
Wallace wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wallace goes for a takedown attempt but Rider pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rider tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wallace counters with a two punch combo.
Rider lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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 moves in looking to clinch but Wallace pushes him off.
Rider throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wallace fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rider fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Rider looks to move away, Wallace throws a big counter combo but Rider just gets out of the way.
Wallace misses with a wild combination.
Rider wants to counter the offense by Wallace and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Rider darts in and clinches Wallace up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Midnight Rider will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Midnight Rider's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rider tries to clinch but Wallace moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rider.
Rider closes the distance but Wallace moves to the side
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Rider takes the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Rider as the two fighters clinch.
Rider lands a right hand.
Rider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rider on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rider lands with a short shot to the head.
Rider misses with some punches.
Wallace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rider keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wallace's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Rider. #T1#
Rider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rider keeps control of Wallace as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rider throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wallaces head.
Rider misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rider connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wallace's face.
Wallace blocking some punches.
Rider lands a nice uppercut.
Rider scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rider.
Rider throws a head punch that misses.
Rider lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Ben Wallace has been cut.
Wallace prevents a body shot from Rider. #T2#
Wallace looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rider keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wallace's efforts to push away.
Rider misses with a body punch.
Wallace wants to get back to striking at distance but Rider won't allow it.
Rider working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rider.
Rider scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace tries to pull guard but Rider holds him up against the cage and eventually Wallace drops back down to his feet.
Rider lands with a left to the head.
Rider misses with the head strike.
Wallace tries to break free but Rider pushes him back against the cage.
Wallace blocking some punches.
Midnight Rider is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Rider misses with some punches.
Wallace tries to circle away but Rider has him pinned against the cage.
Rider keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wallace's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Rider.
Rider keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wallace's efforts to push away.
Rider misses with a punch on the inside.
Wallace wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rider has him pressed against the cage.
Ben Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rider has a couple of punches blocked by Wallace.
Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rider keeps control of Wallace as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wallace has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rider is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but Rider has him pressed against the cage.
Wallace is trying to push Rider away but Rider has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rider prevents Wallace from breaking the clinch.
Rider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rider working aggressively here.
Wallace tries to pull guard but Rider forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rider avoiding damage as Wallace throws knees to the body.
Rider lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
Rider has Wallace pressed against the cage, preventing Wallace from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rider throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wallaces head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rider.
Wallace goes for a takedown attempt but Rider pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Midnight Rider comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rider winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 25:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Midnight Rider!
Midnight Rider gave a mention to Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
WW#4 JOHNSON vs. RIDER
Date: Oct 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Rider shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Rider keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rider avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Rider shoots in.
Rider throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson with a nice cross.#CUT#
It looks like Midnight Rider has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Rider.
A cross from Rider lands.
Rider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson tries to bum rush Rider with a series of wild strikes but Rider uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rider with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Rider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rider shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Midnight Rider.#CL#
Johnson forces Rider back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rider blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson tries to work over Rider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Rider pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rider.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rider takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rider looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Anthony Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rider avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson is looking to wear down Rider with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Rider looks winded!
The fighters circling - Rider throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Rider takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rider moves away.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rider. #KD#
Johnson 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 Johnson finish him?
#ROC#
Rider is rocked!#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Rider is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson pushes Rider against the cage. Johnson is working some dirty boxing. Johnson pushes off with a quick right hook! Rider goes down! Rider tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Johnson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Johnson!
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Event:
TBD#2 SHAHEN vs. DILLON
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Rider jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Magaddino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rider circles away.
Rider looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rider misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Magaddino counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Rider had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magaddino defends it easily.
Magaddino tries to free his leg and advance position but Rider is retaining full guard.
Magaddino not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rider can't keep his opponent in guard - Magaddino advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Rider is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magaddino pulls his head out easily.
Magaddino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rider on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magaddino seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Rider looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rider is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magaddino pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Rider is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rider is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magaddino pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magaddino is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Still in half guard, Magaddino seems content to control.#SUB2#
Rider looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Rider is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magaddino pulls his head out easily.
Magaddino content to control rather than advance. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magaddino's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Magaddino lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Rider on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Magaddino working over Rider with some ground and pound. Rider looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Magaddino seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Magaddino content to control rather than advance.
Nice strikes from Magaddino there.
Magaddino not doing much here.
Rider manages to get to full guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Rider working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magaddino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magaddino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magaddino has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Magaddino controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Rider throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Rider looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magaddino connects with a couple of short punches.
Magaddino controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefano Magaddino dominated that round.
That's time! Magaddino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Magaddino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magaddino tries to move into range but Rider moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rider cracks Magaddino with an open hand slap.
Rider sizes up Magaddino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rider has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Magaddino is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rider scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Magaddino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rider is fending him off so far but Magaddino persists. Nope, Rider circles away and we're back to standing.
Rider uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rider fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good exchange - Rider coming out on top.
Jab, jab by Rider - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Magaddino shoots in and gets a takedown into Rider's guard.
Magaddino is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magaddino with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1##SUB2#
Rider working for a triangle but Magaddino defends it easily.
Magaddino sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Rider escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magaddino gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magaddino keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rider's head.
Magaddino showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Rider throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#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.
Magaddino controls from within his opponent's guard.
Magaddino working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rider's head.#SUB2#
Rider throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Magaddino escapes and throws Rider's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Check out the look on Magaddino's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Magaddino moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rider is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Magaddino looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Magaddino tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rider's legs.
Rider manages to get back to half guard.
Stefano Magaddino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magaddino content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Rider actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Rider looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magaddino perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #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#
Rider looking for submissions off his back.
Magaddino lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Magaddino not doing much here.
Nice strikes from Magaddino there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Magaddino there.
Magaddino wants to pass the guard but Rider is defending well.
Magaddino is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Midnight Rider will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Magaddino bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Magaddino scoring with punches and elbows.
Magaddino lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Magaddino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rider can do to turn this around?
Magaddino working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rider is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Magaddino stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magaddino is putting a hurting on Rider here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rider is trying to get back to half guard.
Magaddino controls the position from side control.#T1#
Rider tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magaddino wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Magaddino moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rider is trying to improve his position.
Rider regains half guard.
Magaddino content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Rider looking for submissions off his back.
Magaddino seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Magaddino not doing much here.
#T3#
Magaddino prevents Rider from improving his position.
Magaddino controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rider connects with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Rider. Beautiful body shot.
Magaddino shoots for a takedown but Rider saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Magaddino tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rider defends well and Magaddino ends up having to push Rider into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Magaddino.
Rider is working to avoid the ground and pound but Magaddino connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
Rider manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Magaddino slows the pace down in half guard.
Magaddino takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Magaddino 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magaddino working Rider over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Magaddino.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Rider looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stefano Magaddino showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Magaddino 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefano Magaddino!
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Event:
TBD#1 ROY vs. HOLLOWAY
Date: Aug 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Bushey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rider moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bushey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Midnight Rider has been cut.
Bushey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rider swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rider tries to counter with a clinch but Bushey shakes him off and moves away.
Bushey misses with a few strikes there.
Adam Bushey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rider throws a nice head kick!
#TD#
Bushey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bushey cracks Rider with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rider is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bushey working the ground and pound from side control.
Rider manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bushey tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rider has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rider trying to control but Bushey is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
Bushey tries to improve his position but Rider has taken his back! Rider has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Bushey tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Rider pushes Bushey away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Midnight Rider!
A victorious Midnight Rider thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
The Beatdown: (LHW/WW) Round 1
Date: Jul 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Rider tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wallace manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wallace uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rider has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like Midnight Rider has been cut.
Wallace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rider wants to counter the offense by Wallace and move into the clinch position.
Rider tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wallace swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rider ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Rider tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wallace manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace 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.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Rider ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rider no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Our spies down at at 10th Planet Tycoon inform us that Rider has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wallace has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Rider looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wallace is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rider looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Rider looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wallace sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SUB2#
Wallace got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rider has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wallace has managed to get both his arms back between Rider's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Rider looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Rider working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wallace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wallace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Rider looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wallace has picked Rider up and slammed him! Rider can't keep hold of the triangle and Wallace manages to pass to side control!
Rider is trying to improve his position.
Rider looks winded!#T2#
Wallace staying calm.#SU#
Wallace decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rider displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wallace throws out the jab.
Rider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wallace throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Rider counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rider.
Rider is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wallace to keep the fight standing.
Rider tries to pull guard but Wallace won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Wallace's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2#
Rider pulls Wallace into guard.
#SUB2#
Rider looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wallace passes into half guard.
Wallace wants to free his trapped foot but Rider is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wallace knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rider on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Rider is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wallace pulls his head out easily.
Wallace controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Rider looking for submissions off his back.
Wallace wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Rider looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rider has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Wallace. Oh but Rider has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Wallace goes limp - he's gone! Rider jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Midnight Rider!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Rider moves to clinch but Banks breaks away #TD#
and Banks counters with a single leg into guard. Rider didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks connects with a couple of short punches.
Banks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Banks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rider has his foot on Banks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banks works his way back into a safe position though.
Banks could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Rider looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Banks is defending well. Rider quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Banks has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rider celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Midnight Rider!
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