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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Aslan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Riggs counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Riggs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Riggs tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Riggs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aslan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aslan connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aslan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Riggs working for a triangle but Aslan defends it easily.
#T1#
Aslan chips away with some ground and pound.
Aslan wants to pass the guard but Riggs is keeping the position.
Aslan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU2#
Aslan stands up from Riggs's guard - Aslan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Aslan throws a series of punches but Riggs moves out of range.
Aslan falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Riggs counters with a shoot takedown. Aslan fights it but they end up in guard. #T2#
Aslan is trying to keep Riggs in close.
Aslan looking for a sweep. Not yet Aslan, not yet.
Aslan is trying to keep Riggs in close.
Riggs really is a fat lump.
Aslan trying to strike off his back.
#SU#
Riggs stands up and waves to Aslan to follow him.
Aslan fails to land with a series of punches.
Aslan looks winded!#TD#
Riggs feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riggs connects with a couple of short punches.
Riggs connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Riggs landing with the ground and pound.
Riggs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Riggs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Riggs chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Aslan is looking for a triangle but Riggs pushes his legs off easily.
#SU#
Riggs stands up and waves to Aslan to follow him. #CL#
Riggs darts in and clinches Aslan up against the cage.#T4##BC#
Riggs manages to break the clinch.
Aslan tries for a takedown but Riggs circles away easily#TD#
and Riggs counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Aslan!
Aslan wants to get back to his feet but Riggs is dominant here and he's now got Aslan's back!
Riggs lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Riggs scores with punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Riggs is cranking Aslan's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Aslan! He's tightened the choke and Aslan is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Saul Riggs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Romanov has closed the distance and engaged Riggs in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Riggs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Romanov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Riggs walks away with a smile on his face. Romanov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sergey Romanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Romanov is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Romanov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Riggs tries to circle away but Romanov has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Riggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Riggs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Romanov scores with a nice right hand.
Romanov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Riggs under the eye.
Riggs dives in for a single leg takedown but Romanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Riggs. No joy for Romanov on that attempt.
Romanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Romanov shoots in and drives through. Riggs sprawls well.
Saul Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Romanov.
Romanov fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Riggs leaves Romanov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Riggs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Romanov sprawls and moves away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Romanov manages to break the clinch.
Riggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Riggs keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Romanov clinches up with Riggs and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Riggs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Romanov uses from the top position.
Riggs keeping full guard, as Romanov tries to pass. #T2#
Romanov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Riggs trying to strike off his back.
#SUB#
Riggs working for submissions but it's allowed Romanov to get to half guard.
Romanov wants to control but Riggs is keeping him busy.
Riggs wants to improve his position but Romanov is controlling well.
Romanov thows a huge punch but Riggs dodges it nicely.
Romanov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Riggs is trying to stand.
Riggs tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Romanov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Riggs holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Romanov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Romanov trying to control but Riggs is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Riggs tries to buck Romanov off but he can't manage it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Romanov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Romanov looking to ground and pound but Riggs is blocking nicely.
Riggs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Romanov working for a submission but Riggs is keeping him at bay.
Riggs working to try and regain half guard.
Romanov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riggs tries to reverse the position but Romanov maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Romanov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Riggs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Romanov, pushing him back against the cage.
Riggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from Romanov.
Romanov stalls.
Romanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Riggs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Romanov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Riggs's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Romanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Romanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Riggs avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Romanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Romanov. Those never looked like landing.
As Romanov tries to get set, Riggs tries to push him back and clinch up but Romanov manages to avoid the attempt.
Romanov throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Riggs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Riggs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Riggs takes a knee to the side of the body.
Riggs tries to break the clinch but Romanov is controlling the position.
Riggs tries to break free but Romanov pushes him back against the cage.
Riggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Riggs tries to break free but Romanov pushes him back against the cage.
Romanov is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Romanov breaks the clinch.
Riggs fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Romanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riggs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Romanov somewhat.
Riggs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Romanov sprawls and moves away.
Saul Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Romanov.#CL2#
Romanov darts in and clinches Riggs up against the cage.
Romanov has Riggs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Riggs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Riggs gets control of Romanov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Riggs will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Romanov won't allow Riggs to get back to his feet. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Riggs manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riggs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Romanov just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Riggs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Riggs is trying to break the clinch but Romanov is controlling him.
Romanov prevents Riggs from breaking the clinch.
Riggs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riggs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Romanov jumps into guard, dragging Riggs to the mat.
Sergey Romanov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Riggs drops back, looking for a kneebar! Romanov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Romanov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Romanov! #REVB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Romanov is looking to take a break and control but Riggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Romanov taking a breather here. #T4#
Riggs is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Romanov has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Romanov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Riggs tries to bench press Romanov off him but Romanov keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Romanov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Romanov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #ES#
Riggs throws Romanov to one side and escapes!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Saul Riggs will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Riggs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Romanov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Romanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sergey Romanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Romanov has managed to clinch.
Riggs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Romanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Romanov jumps guard but Riggs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Romanov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Riggs is defending well.
Riggs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Riggs breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Riggs circles away.
Saul Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Romanov.
Riggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Romanov.#T1#
Romanov shoots in and drives through. Riggs sprawls well.
Riggs wants to clinch.
Romanov stuffs the takedown attempt from Riggs. Riggs gets slowly back to his feet.
Romanov feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Romanov moves into the clinch.
Romanov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riggs.
Romanov has Riggs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Riggs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Romanov breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Romanov has a takedown stuffed.
Romanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Romanov pushes Riggs up against the cage in a clinch.
Riggs working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romanov. #BC#
Riggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Riggs stuffs the takedown.
Romanov gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Riggs decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Romanov's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romanov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Riggs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Romanov working for a triangle but Riggs defends it easily.
#T3#
Riggs works over Romanov with some ground and pound from guard.
Riggs with a nice head shot there.
Romanov is trying to keep Riggs in close.
Riggs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Riggs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Riggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riggs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Riggs stands up from Romanov's guard - Riggs perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Romanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riggs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Romanov feints the counter takedown.
Romanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Riggs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Riggs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Riggs dives in and grabs Romanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Romanov pushes down on Riggs's head and hops out.#CL2#
Romanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riggs, pushing him back against the cage.
Romanov lands a nice elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romanov avoiding damage as Riggs throws knees to the body.
Romanov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Riggs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sergey Romanov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Riggs jumps guard but Romanov stands there with Riggs around his waist. Riggs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergey Romanov.
I think Romanov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Romanov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Schwartz misses with a wild combination.
Schwartz scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Riggs moves into the clinch successfully.
A shot in the inside from Schwartz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schwartz.
Still in the clinch, Schwartz scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Schwartz on the inside. #BC2#
Schwartz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riggs really is a fat lump.
Schwartz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riggs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schwartz sprawls and moves away.
Schwartz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Schwartz drops Riggs with a beautiful combination! Riggs stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Schwartz is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Riggs is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Saul Riggs has been cut.
Riggs drops his hands for a split second and Schwartz immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Riggs face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Schwartz follows up with a right hand that knocks Riggs into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pavel Schwartz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Troublesome shoots in but no luck this time.
Troublesome shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Riggs sprawls well. Riggs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Troublesome gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Troublesome closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Riggs quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Troublesome is working for a submission of some sort.
Riggs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Troublesome working over Riggs with some ground and pound. Riggs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT2#
It looks like Saul Riggs has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Troublesome scores with a big shot! Riggs's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Riggs! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyron Troublesome!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Vaginov pushes Riggs away with a front kick.
Riggs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Riggs wants it to stay on the feet.
Vaginov shoots in for a takedown but Riggs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Riggs tries to clinch but Vaginov moves out of range.
Vaginov feints the counter takedown.
Riggs scores with a one two! Vaginov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Riggs tries to keep at a distance but Vaginov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Vaginov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vaginov misses with a takedown attempt - Riggs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saul Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Vaginov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaginov fails with the takedown.
Riggs tries to counter by clinching up but Vaginov breaks away and moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vaginov!
#CUT2#
It looks like Saul Riggs has been cut.#T1##CL2#
Vaginov gets a clinch. #BC#
Riggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vaginov was well out of range. Poor timing from Riggs.
Vaginov keeps the fight on the outside.
Riggs really is a fat lump.#CL2#
Vaginov clinches up with Riggs and pushes him back against the cage.
Vaginov gets through Riggs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Riggs is trying to pull guard but Vaginov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vaginov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Vaginov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vaginov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#ROC2#
Riggs is rocked!
Vaginov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Oh Riggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vaginov steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Riggs is out on his feet! Vaginov sets himself and nearly takes Riggs's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roman Vaginov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Blubbel drives through and clinches with Riggs against the cage.
#BC2#
Blubbel breaks the clinch.
Blubbel dives in for a single leg takedown but Riggs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blubbel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Riggs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Riggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Riggs clinches up against the cage.
Riggs prevents the takedown attempt.
Blubbel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Saul Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Blubbel.
Blubbel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Riggs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Blubbel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
#KD2#
Blubbel lands a big head kick that sends Riggs tumbling to the mat! Blubbel takes a step backwards and waves Riggs back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Riggs is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Saul Riggs has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riggs misses with the combination.
Oh Riggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riggs tries for a takedown but Blubbel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Riggs seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Riggs gets tackled into the cage by Blubbel. Blubbel maintains the clinch. #T1##BC#
Riggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Blubbel clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Riggs jumps into guard, dragging Blubbel to the mat.
Riggs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blubbel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blubbel throwing strikes from guard but Riggs blocks nicely.
Blubbel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riggs wants to sweep here but Blubbel controlling him for the moment.
Blubbel looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Riggs has an active guard here but Blubbel has managed to pass into half guard.
Blubbel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2##SU2#
Blubbel decides to stand up.
Blubbel shoots in for a takedown but Riggs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Blubbel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blubbel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blubbel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Riggs can't break the clinch.
#T3#
Riggs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blubbel walks away with a smile on his face. Riggs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Blubbel darts in and clinches Riggs up against the cage.#TD2#
Blubbel drags the fight down to the ground.
Riggs with a nice head shot there.
Riggs sitting in guard here, content to control.
Riggs throws a big right hand that misses.
Riggs throwing strikes but missing.
Riggs is working Blubbel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Blubbel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Riggs defends it easily.
Blubbel looks winded!
Riggs sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Blubbel wants to get back to his feet but Riggs is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Riggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Blubbel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blubbel throws out the jab.
Riggs goes for a double leg but Blubbel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blubbel continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Blubbel has managed to clinch.
Riggs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Riggs gets underhooks to prevent Blubbel's takedown attempt.
Blubbel is working for takedown but Riggs is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Blubbel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saul Riggs's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Blubbel shoots for a double leg takedown but Riggs sprawls well. He's pushed Blubbel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Riggs forces Blubbel back against the cage and clinches.
Riggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Riggs displaying some good clinch control by pressing Blubbel up against the cage.
Blubbel lands a good knee to the midsection. Riggs won't want to take too many of those.
Blubbel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Riggs to keep the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Blubbel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Blubbel drags the fight down to the ground.
Riggs works over Blubbel with some ground and pound from guard.
Riggs won't allow Blubbel to sweep him here. #T1#
Riggs looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blubbel is trying to keep Riggs in close.
Blubbel has control of Riggs's left arm, preventing Riggs from doing any damage.
Riggs trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blubbel's guard.
Riggs trying to control but Blubbel is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SU#
Riggs gets to his feet. Blubbel looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blubbel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Riggs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Riggs fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Blubbel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riggs stuffs the takedown.
Saul Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Blubbel.
Blubbel is breathing heavily.
Riggs takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Blubbel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Riggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Blubbel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blubbel stuffs the takedown.
Riggs dives in and grabs Blubbel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blubbel pushes down on Riggs's head and hops out.#T3#
Blubbel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Riggs as he jumps to the side.
Riggs is looking for a counter combo.
Blubbel wants to clinch
and Riggs counters with a three punch combo that has Blubbel backing up. Blubbel nods at Riggs to acknowledge the strikes.
Riggs scores with a body shot.
Blubbel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riggs tries to clinch but Blubbel is having none of it.
Riggs lands a jab to Blubbel's midsection.
No luck for Riggs with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Riggs shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blubbel eats them both and turns towards Riggs to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Blubbel keeps the fight on the outside.
Blubbel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Riggs.
Blubbel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riggs goes for a double leg but Blubbel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blubbel continues to drive forward.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blubbel or perhaps it was just good defense by Riggs, which made it look bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blubbel shoots for a double leg takedown but Riggs sprawls well. He's pushed Blubbel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Riggs goes for a double leg but Blubbel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blubbel continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Riggs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Saul Riggs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Blubbel shoots in for a double leg but Riggs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blubbel or perhaps it was just good defense by Riggs, which made it look bad.
Blubbel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Riggs keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs throws a series of punches but Blubbel moves out of range. #CL2#
Blubbel moves into the clinch.
Blubbel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Riggs is trying to break the clinch but Blubbel has him pressed against the cage.
Riggs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T1##TD#
Riggs pulls Blubbel into guard.
Blubbel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Riggs's guard.
Riggs wants to get back to his feet.
Riggs tries to get to full guard but Blubbel has control of the leg. #ES#
Riggs kicks off Blubbel and gets to his feet.
Riggs throws a combination. Blubbel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Blubbel shoots for a takedown but Riggs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saul Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Blubbel.#CL2#
Blubbel rushes Riggs and presses him up against the cage.
Riggs jumps guard but Blubbel stands there with Riggs around his waist. Riggs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T2#
Riggs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blubbel.
#BC2#
Blubbel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blubbel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blubbel connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riggs misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Blubbel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blubbel.
Riggs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blubbel to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Blubbel jumps guard and drags Riggs to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Riggs wants to control from the top but Blubbel keeps moving. #SU#
Riggs gets to his feet - Blubbel follows without any prompting.
Saul Riggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Blubbel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riggs scores with a one two! Blubbel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Blubbel dives in for a single leg takedown but Riggs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blubbel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Riggs circles away.
Riggs attempts a counter takedown but Blubbel avoids it well and moves away.
Riggs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Riggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blubbel.
Blubbel throws a series of punches but Riggs avoids them all with ease.
Riggs fails with a takedown attempt.
Blubbel unleashes a big counter combination but Riggs bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Blubbel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Riggs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blubbel is fending him off so far but Riggs persists. Nope, Blubbel circles away and we're back to standing.
Blubbel is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Riggs has Blubbel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blubbel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Riggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Blubbel ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blubbel no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Riggs trying to control but Blubbel is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Saul Riggs.
I think Riggs 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Riggs!
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Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Riggs falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Powers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Powers tries for a takedown. No joy.
Riggs really is a fat lump.
Riggs tries to land knees in the clinch but Powers avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Riggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Powers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Riggs breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Riggs scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Powers tries to roll over but Riggs keeps him under control.
Powers trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Riggs is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Riggs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Powers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Riggs.
Riggs is nestled in close to Powers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Riggs throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Powers to regain full guard.
Riggs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Powers wants to sweep here but Riggs controlling him for the moment.
Riggs throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Powers has Riggs pulled in close to control his posture.
Riggs tries to stand but Powers is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Riggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Powers explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Powers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Powers takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Riggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Powers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saul Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Powers.#T3##TD#
Powers gets caught flat footed, as Riggs shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Powers has Riggs pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Powers looking for subs off his back but Riggs has passed one foot through into half guard.
Riggs stalling away here and it's allowed Powers to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Powers wants to stand and escape but Riggs is having none of it. #T4#
Riggs won't allow Powers to sweep him here.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Riggs from controlling successfully.
Riggs controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Riggs from controlling successfully.
Riggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riggs throws a big right hand that misses.
Riggs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Riggs dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Riggs tries to sprawl but Powers drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Powers drops an elbow to the side of Riggs's head.
Powers is stalling here. Riggs is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Powers seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Riggs has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Powers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Powers regains half guard.
Riggs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Powers manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Riggs wants to stand but Powers has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Riggs throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Powers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Riggs defends it easily.
Powers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Powers is pulling down on Riggs's head to control his posture.
Powers trying to control the position.
Powers is controlling Riggs's posture.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Riggs throwing strikes from guard but Powers blocks nicely.
Riggs wants to stand but Powers has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Riggs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Riggs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Powers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riggs feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Powers closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Riggs's guard.
Powers stops Riggs from standing up. #T3#
Riggs keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Powers works over Riggs with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Riggs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Powers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Powers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Saul Riggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#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.#SUB#
Riggs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Powers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Powers won't allow Riggs to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Powers clinches with his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Riggs obliges.#BC#
Riggs manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Powers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Powers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Powers grinds an elbow into Riggs's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Will Powers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Powers darts in and clinches Riggs up against the cage.#BC#
Riggs breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Riggs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Powers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Powers gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Powers rushes Riggs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers is trying to drag Riggs to the mat but Riggs just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Powers taking a breather.#T1#
Riggs jumps guard but Powers stands there with Riggs around his waist. Riggs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Riggs manages to break the clinch.
Powers dives in and grabs Riggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riggs pushes down on Powers's head and hops out.#TD2#
Powers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Riggs manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Powers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Powers is pushing Riggs up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Riggs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Powers walks away with a smile on his face. Riggs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Riggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Powers fails with a takedown attempt.
Saul Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Powers.#T2#
Riggs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Powers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Powers.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES#
Riggs throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Powers tries to clinch up.
Riggs misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Powers. That snapped Riggs's head back.
#TD2#
Powers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Riggs throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T3#
Powers has a takedown stuffed.
Riggs tries to bum rush Powers with a series of wild strikes but Powers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Powers scores with a kick to the midsection.
Powers throws a right hand that Riggs ducks under and follows up with a left that Riggs also avoids with ease.
Riggs throws a body punch but Powers moves out of range.
Powers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Riggs defends it well.
Powers tries a head kick but it misses.
Riggs dives in for a single leg takedown but Powers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Powers misses with a takedown attempt - Riggs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Riggs wants to clinch up but Powers keeps it at a distance.
Riggs slaps away a takedown attempt from Powers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Riggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Powers moves away.#TD2#
Powers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Powers seems to be working for a kimura but Riggs defends the submission attempt.
Riggs is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Saul Riggs.
I think Riggs 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Riggs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Riggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riggs attempts a counter takedown but Orzhov avoids it well and moves away.
Riggs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Orzhov closes the distance and pushes Riggs back into the cage.
Orzhov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riggs.
#BC#
Riggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Orzhov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Riggs sprawls well initially but Orzhov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Orzhov decides to stand and escape the position.
Riggs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orzhov doesn't seem bothered though.
Orzhov lands with a nice combination. Riggs backs away looking to recover.
Orzhov throws a body kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riggs misses with a hook.
Orzhov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Riggs moves into the clinch successfully.
Orzhov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Riggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Orzhov throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Riggs counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Orzhov kicks Riggs off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Riggs has closed the distance and engaged Orzhov in a clinch.
#BC#
Riggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orzhov tries for a takedown but Riggs circles away easily#CL#
and Riggs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Riggs breaks from the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Orzhov scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riggs keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Riggs rushes Orzhov and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Riggs pulls guard successfully.
Orzhov forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Riggs manages to get to full guard.
Riggs wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riggs keeping full guard, as Orzhov tries to pass.
Orzhov slips nicely into half guard.
Riggs wants to improve his position but Orzhov is controlling well.
Riggs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Riggs.#T3#
Orzhov distracts Riggs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Orzhov trying to control but Riggs is working from the bottom. #ES#
Riggs uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Orzhov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Riggs's guard.
Orzhov distracts Riggs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ES#
Riggs has his feet on Orzhov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Riggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Orzhov wants to clinch.#T4#
Orzhov lands a nice hook to Riggs's body. Riggs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orzhov throws a right and a left that Riggs avoids nicely. #TD#
Riggs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Orzhov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Riggs off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Orzhov shoots in for a takedown but Riggs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Orzhov looks winded!
Orzhov throws the kick towards the body but Riggs avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yuri Orzhov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Riggs gets caught flat footed, as Orzhov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Orzhov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Riggs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orzhov wants to pass the guard but Riggs is keeping the position.
Riggs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orzhov landing with the ground and pound.
Riggs wants to improve his position but instead Orzhov has moved into half guard.
#T1#
Riggs is looking to escape.
Orzhov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Riggs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Riggs kicks off Orzhov and gets to his feet.
Orzhov fails to land the takedown.
Orzhov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Orzhov is breathing heavily.
Orzhov fails with the takedown
and Riggs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orzhov thinking.
Saul Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Orzhov.#T2#
Riggs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Orzhov back to the cage. Riggs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Riggs pushes Orzhov up against the cage in a clinch.
Orzhov is trying to pull guard but Riggs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Riggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orzhov fails with a takedown attempt.
Saul Riggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orzhov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Orzhov tries to keep at a distance but Riggs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riggs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Orzhov to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Riggs has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Orzhov after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Riggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Riggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Riggs.
Despite the aggression on Orzhov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Riggs slaps away a takedown attempt from Orzhov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Riggs throwing a counter right hand but Orzhov manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Riggs.
#CL2#
Orzhov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Orzhov tries to pull guard but Riggs holds him up against the cage and eventually Orzhov drops back down to his feet.
Riggs jumps guard but Orzhov stands there with Riggs around his waist. Riggs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Riggs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Orzhov blocks it with crossed arms.
Riggs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Riggs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orzhovs head.
Orzhov lands a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orzhov keeps control of Riggs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Orzhov has hold of one of Riggs's legs. Riggs is fighting the takedown attempt but Orzhov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Riggs is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Orzhov dives into side control.
#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES#
Riggs bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Riggs dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Orzhov shoots in for a double leg but Riggs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Riggs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orzhov is fending him off so far but Riggs persists. Nope, Orzhov circles away and we're back to standing.
Riggs dives in for a single leg takedown but Orzhov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Orzhov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orzhov looks for a takedown but Riggs sprawls well.
Riggs shoots in looking for a takedown. Orzhov tries to sprawl out of it but Riggs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Orzhov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Riggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orzhov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Riggs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Orzhov manages to circle out of the way.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Riggs leaves Orzhov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Riggs has managed to clinch.
Riggs tries to pull guard but Orzhov won't allow it.
Riggs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Orzhov.
Riggs is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Orzhov keeps control of Riggs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Riggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Riggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orzhov's elbow.
Orzhov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Riggs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Orzhov shoots and misses #CL#
and Riggs counters by clinching up. #BC#
Riggs manages to break the clinch.
Orzhov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Riggs misses with a body shot.
Orzhov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Riggs.
No luck for Riggs with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Orzhov with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Orzhov tries to clinch but Riggs moves out of range.
Orzhov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Orzhov lands with a nice body kick.
Orzhov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Riggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saul Riggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Riggs leaves Orzhov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Orzhov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yuri Orzhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riggs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orzhov.
Orzhov with a poor takedown #CL#
and Riggs counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Riggs is trying to pull guard but Orzhov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Riggs lands a good knee to the midsection. Orzhov won't want to take too many of those.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riggs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Riggs working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Riggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orzhov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Riggs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Riggs 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Riggs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2017 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Gridin.
Gridin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riggs as he avoids it easily.
Gridin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gridin throws a low kick, looking for Riggs's leg but Riggs calmly moves out of range.
Riggs is looking to clinch but Gridin is avoiding it.
Gridin lands a high kick!
Riggs tries to clinch up but Gridin circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Gridin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Riggs really is a fat lump.#BC2#
Gridin breaks from the clinch.
Riggs wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gridin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Riggs is fending him off so far but Gridin persists. Nope, Riggs circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riggs is defended easily by Gridin.
Gridin feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Riggs tries to clinch but Gridin moves out of range. #TD2#
Gridin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Riggs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gridin is controlling him.
Riggs throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Gridin won't allow Riggs to sweep him here. #SUB#
Riggs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#ES#
Riggs is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Gridin breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Riggs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gridin, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Riggs goes for a takedown attempt but Gridin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gridin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuzma Gridin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gridin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gridin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riggs throws a right hand that Gridin ducks under and follows up with a left that Gridin also avoids with ease.
Gridin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gridin throws a head kick that misses.
Gridin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gridin fails to land the takedown.
Saul Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuzma Gridin.
Gridin looks winded!
Gridin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Riggs circles away.
Gridin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Riggs wants to clinch.#T3##TD#
Riggs shoots in and bounces Gridin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Gridin has his feet on Riggs's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Riggs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Riggs looks to land a combination but Gridin avoids it well. #T4#
Riggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gridin moves away.
Gridin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riggs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gridin. Gridin obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
Gridin moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Riggs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gridin uses from the top position.
Riggs being controlled here, momentarily.
Riggs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Gridin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gridin advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuzma Gridin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Gridin breaks the clinch.
Gridin fails to land the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gridin.
Saul Riggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riggs is defended easily by Gridin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs avoids the head kick by Gridin.
Riggs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gridin manages to circle out of the way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riggs is defended easily by Gridin.#T1#
Riggs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gridin can pounce on him.
Gridin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gridin tries to clinch but Riggs moves out of range.
Riggs is looking to counter the offense by Gridin and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Gridin moves into the clinch successfully.
Riggs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gridin to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Riggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Gridin breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gridin.
Riggs moves in looking to clinch but Gridin pushes him off.#T2#
Riggs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gridin can pounce on him.
Gridin tries to clinch but Riggs is having none of it. #CL#
Riggs moves into range and clinches up with Gridin.#BC2#
Gridin breaks from the clinch.
Gridin is looking to clinch but Riggs is avoiding it.
Gridin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riggs tries to clinch up.
Riggs takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Riggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gridin is looking to slow Riggs down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riggs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Riggs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick from Gridin lands but Riggs takes it in his stride.
Gridin is breathing heavily.
Gridin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riggs.
Gridin throws a counter combo.#T3#
Gridin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riggs misses with a wild combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gridin!
Gridin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Riggs tries to counter with a takedown but Gridin is quick to defend against it.
Gridin shoots in and drives through. Riggs sprawls well.
Gridin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Riggs feinted with a counter takedown.
Riggs throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Gridin counters by clinching up.
Gridin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Riggs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Riggs can't get the takedown.
#T4#
Riggs drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gridin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Riggs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Gridin takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Riggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gridin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gridin motions for Riggs to come forward. Gridin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Riggs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gridin manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riggs swings for the body but Gridin moves out of range.
#CL2#
Gridin moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuzma Gridin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gridin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Riggs.
Gridin throws a leg kick which misses Riggs's front leg but catches the back leg as Riggs tries to avoid it.
Riggs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gridin throws a counter combo.
Riggs wants to clinch up but Gridin keeps it at a distance.
Gridin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gridin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gridin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Riggs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Riggs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Riggs pulls Gridin into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Gridin gets to his feet - Riggs follows without any prompting.
Riggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gridin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Riggs darts in looking for a takedown but Gridin gets double underhooks and turns Riggs into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Gridin gets tackled into the cage by Riggs. Riggs maintains the clinch.
Riggs goes for a takedown attempt but Gridin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Riggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gridin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Riggs appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A punch combination from Riggs misses. #CL2#
Gridin forces Riggs back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Gridin breaks the clinch.
Gridin looks for a takedown but Riggs sprawls well.
Gridin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL2#
Gridin instigates a clinch. #T2#
Gridin prevents Riggs from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Gridin breaks the clinch.
Gridin lands a head kick. Riggs smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gridin throws a leg kick which misses Riggs's front leg but catches the back leg as Riggs tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Gridin moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Gridin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riggs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gridin lands a jab-cross combination.
Gridin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Riggs stuns Gridin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gridin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Riggs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gridin counters with a good, hard body kick but Riggs shrugs it off.
Riggs swinging wildly here.
Gridin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riggs wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gridin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Riggs's waist but Riggs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gridin off to one side.
Kuzma Gridin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gridin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Riggs closes the distance and pushes Gridin back into the cage.
Riggs is trying to break the clinch but Gridin has him pressed against the cage.
Gridin prevents the takedown attempt.
#T4##BC2#
Gridin manages to break the clinch.
Gridin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Riggs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gridin lands a head kick!
#TD#
Riggs is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gridin's half guard.#ES2#
Gridin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Riggs keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gridin is pressed up against the cage. Riggs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gridin down to the mat. Gridin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Riggs takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters circling a little - Gridin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Saul Riggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuzma Gridin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Gridin instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuzma Gridin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gridin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuzma Gridin!
A less than humble Kuzma Gridin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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