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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ninefingers clinches up with Riley and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Ninefingers pulls guard successfully.
Riley wanted to stand there but Ninefingers had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninefingers throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ninefingers looking for a sweep. Not yet Ninefingers, not yet.
Ninefingers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ninefingers keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully.
Ninefingers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Ninefingers kicks Riley off and gets to his feet.
Ninefingers keeps the fight on the outside.#T1##CL#
Riley forces Ninefingers back against the cage and clinches.
Ninefingers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ninefingers's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ninefingers stalls.
Ninefingers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Riley prevents it.
Ninefingers is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Riley is defending well.
Tuan Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Ninefingers.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Riley misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Riley stops a takedown attempt from Ninefingers.
#BC2#
Ninefingers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riley tries to clinch there but Ninefingers circles away.
Riley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ninefingers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Riley but Riley pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3##CL#
Riley has closed the distance and engaged Ninefingers in a clinch.
Ninefingers wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Ninefingers breaks the clinch.
Ninefingers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Ninefingers looks to move away, Riley throws a big counter combo but Ninefingers just gets out of the way.
Ninefingers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ninefingers looks to land a combination but Riley avoids it well.
Ninefingers shoots in looking for a takedown but Riley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ninefingers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ninefingers looks winded!
Ninefingers looks to land a left hand but Riley moved out of range nicely.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ninefingers has eaten all the pies!#T4#
Riley is looking to clinch but Ninefingers is avoiding it.
Riley is looking to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ninefingers.
Logan Ninefingers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ninefingers has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Ninefingers manages to break the clinch.
Riley tries to clinch but Ninefingers is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Riley instigates a clinch.
Ninefingers presses Riley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Riley has Ninefingers pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Ninefingers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tuan Riley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ninefingers tries for a takedown but Riley circles away easily
and Riley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Ninefingers moves into the clinch successfully.
Ninefingers is trying to drag Riley to the mat but Riley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Riley tries to score a body lock takedown but Ninefingers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ninefingers turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ninefingers manages to end up in side control.
Riley is trying to improve his position.
Riley tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ninefingers presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T1#
Ninefingers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ninefingers throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ninefingers looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ninefingers's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Riley is trying to reverse the position but instead Ninefingers has taken his back - oops!
Riley breaks Ninefingers's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ninefingers pulls Riley in close to prevent any damage.
Ninefingers wants to stand but Riley is controlling the position.
Riley preventing the sweep. #T3#
Logan Ninefingers has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES2#
Ninefingers manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Riley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ninefingers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Riley to keep the fight standing.
Tuan Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Ninefingers.#BC2#
Ninefingers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Riley tries to clinch there but Ninefingers circles away.
Ninefingers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Riley pinned against the cage. Riley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ninefingers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tuan Riley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Riley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ninefingers swats away the attempt to clinch by Riley.
Ninefingers throws a head kick that misses.
Riley stuffs the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ninefingers blocks a leg kick.
Ninefingers has his takedown stuffed
and Riley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Ninefingers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tuan Riley's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Riley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ninefingers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Riley has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Ninefingers pulls guard.
Ninefingers looking for a sweep. Not yet Ninefingers, not yet.
Ninefingers throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ninefingers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ninefingers is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ninefingers looking for subs off his back but Riley has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ninefingers trying to hold on to Riley's head to control him but Riley postures up.
#T1#
Riley wants to stand but Ninefingers has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Ninefingers keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ninefingers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
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.
Ninefingers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Riley avoids it really well and circles away.
Ninefingers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Riley misses with a few strikes there.
Ninefingers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Riley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ninefingers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ninefingers misses with a takedown
and Riley counters with a series of strikes. Ninefingers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tuan Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Ninefingers.#CL2#
Ninefingers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riley, pushing him back against the cage.
Ninefingers tries to pull guard but Riley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Riley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3##BC2#
Ninefingers breaks the clinch.
Ninefingers throws a series of punches but Riley moves out of range.
Ninefingers keeps the fight on the outside.
Ninefingers has a takedown stuffed.
Riley tries to counter with a takedown but Ninefingers is quick to defend against it.
Riley wants to clinch up but Ninefingers keeps it at a distance.
Ninefingers shoots in but no luck this time.
Riley is looking to clinch.
Riley is looking to clinch.
Riley doesn't manage to clinch there - Ninefingers circles away.
#T4#
Ninefingers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ninefingers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Ninefingers tries to counter it with a takedown but Riley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Riley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ninefingers swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Ninefingers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Riley stops a takedown attempt from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers is trying to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ninefingers taking a breather.
Ninefingers is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Logan Ninefingers.
I've got Ninefingers 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Ninefingers!
A very excited looking Logan Ninefingers 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Cage forces Riley back against the cage and clinches.
Cage lands a body punch.
Riley is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Cage scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Riley or not.
A right hand to the body from Cage.
Cage lands with a light punch inside.
Cage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riley backwards. #ROC2#
Riley is rocked!
Cage throws a punch but it's blocked by Riley.
Cage lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Riley to his knees! Cage keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yohnie Cage!
Yohnie Cage really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Vikai Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Riley fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Rigidy darts in and clinches Riley up against the cage.#BC2#
Rigidy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rigidy misses with a head kick.
Rigidy scores with a one two! Riley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
Tuan Riley's cut is getting worse.
Rigidy misses with a takedown attempt - Riley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roger Rigidy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riley is looking to clinch but Rigidy is avoiding it.
Rigidy feints the counter takedown.
Rigidy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Riley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Riley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rigidy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Riley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riley stuffs the takedown.
Riley tries to counter with a takedown but Rigidy is quick to defend against it.
Rigidy with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Riley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rigidy's guard.
Tuan Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Rigidy.
Rigidy looks winded!#T1#
Rigidy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riley trying to control but Rigidy is working from the bottom.
Riley wants to stand but Rigidy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Riley trying to control but Rigidy is working from the bottom.
Rigidy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Riley wants to get up but he can't break Rigidy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rigidy looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rigidy misses with a takedown attempt
and Riley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Riley closes the distance and clinches.
Rigidy wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Riley pulls Rigidy into guard.
My spies in Cozad MMA Sydney inform me that Rigidy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rigidy throws a strike but Riley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##ES2#
Rigidy pushes Riley off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Riley tries to close the distance and clinch but Rigidy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Riley throws a right hand that Rigidy ducks under and follows up with a left that Rigidy also avoids with ease.
Riley tries to clinch there but Rigidy circles away.
Rigidy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Riley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rigidy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Rigidy rushes Riley and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Riley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tuan Riley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rigidy swats away the attempt to clinch by Riley.
Rigidy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rigidy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rigidy keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Rigidy shoots for a takedown but Riley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rigidy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riley.
Riley tries to close the distance and clinch but Rigidy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rigidy wants to clinch.
Riley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Riley closes the distance but Rigidy moves to the side #TD2#
and Rigidy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Riley!
Riley tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Riley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roger Rigidy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tuan Riley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Riley is looking to clinch but Rigidy is avoiding it.
Riley moves in looking to clinch but Rigidy pushes him off.#CL2#
Rigidy has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Rigidy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rigidy keeps the fight on the outside.
Riley wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rigidy! But no joy.
Roger Rigidy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rigidy. #CL2#
Rigidy drives through and clinches with Riley against the cage.
#T1#
Rigidy fails to pull guard.
Rigidy is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Rigidy pulls guard successfully.
Rigidy wants to stand up but Riley is controlling him.
Roger Rigidy has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Rigidy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Riley wants to get up but he can't break Rigidy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rigidy controls Riley momentarily but Riley frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rigidy strikes from his own guard.
Riley throwing strikes from guard but Rigidy blocks nicely.
Rigidy seems keen to control Riley's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Riley has closed the distance and engaged Rigidy in a clinch.
Rigidy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Riley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tuan Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Rigidy.
Rigidy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Riley has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Rigidy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rigidy avoids the elbow strike from Riley, against the cage.
Rigidy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Riley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Riley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rigidy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Riley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rigidy misses with a looping left.
Rigidy keeps the fight on the outside.
Rigidy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rigidy fails to land the takedown.
Riley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rigidy paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Riley tries to clinch but Rigidy is having none of it.
Riley tries to clinch up but Rigidy circles away and keeps his distance.
Riley is looking to clinch but Rigidy is avoiding it.
Riley tries to clinch but Rigidy moves out of range.
Rigidy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Riley throws a series of strikes that have Rigidy backpedaling.
Rigidy tries for a takedown but Riley circles away easily#TD#
and Riley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Riley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riley wants to control from the top but Rigidy keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rigidy is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roger Rigidy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tuan Riley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Riley tries to clinch there but Rigidy circles away.
#CL2#
Rigidy pushes Riley up against the cage in a clinch.
Riley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rigidy prevents it.
#BC2#
Rigidy breaks the clinch.
Riley tries to close the distance and clinch but Rigidy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Rigidy clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigidy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Riley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
Rigidy jumps guard and drags Riley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rigidy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Rigidy wants to stand but Riley is controlling the position.
Riley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rigidy is proving hard to escape from.
Riley wants to control from the top but Rigidy keeps moving.
Rigidy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Riley manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
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.
Riley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Riley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rigidy.
Riley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rigidy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Riley tries to clinch but Rigidy moves out of range.
Riley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rigidy tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Riley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rigidy swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Rigidy tries to keep at a distance but Riley has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Rigidy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rigidy keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Rigidy. Those never looked like landing.
Riley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rigidy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Riley has managed to clinch.
Rigidy can't get the takedown.
#T4##BC2#
Rigidy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rigidy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rigidy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Riley defends it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rigidy misses the shot to the body.
Rigidy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Riley tries to clinch but Rigidy moves out of range.
Riley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tuan Riley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roger Rigidy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riley leaves Rigidy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Rigidy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rigidy 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Rigidy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Riley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Riley gets caught napping as Ironsmith dives in and scores a takedown. Riley manages to retain guard.
Riley is trying to keep Ironsmith in close.
Ironsmith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT2#
It looks like Tuan Riley has been cut.
Riley has momentary wrist control but Ironsmith slips an elbow through the middle.
Riley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ironsmith chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Riley is rocked!#CUT2#
Tuan Riley's cut is getting worse.
Ironsmith loads up on a big left hand. Riley felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ironsmith looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Riley can't hide his disappointment, as Ironsmith celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Ironsmith !
After winning the bout, Ben Ironsmith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Morris misses with a body kick.
Morris throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Morris drives through and clinches with Riley against the cage.
Morris fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Morris stalls. #BC2#
Morris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morris throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#
It looks like Tuan Riley has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Riley.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Riley tries to clinch up.
Riley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Morris counters with a series of strikes. Riley will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Morris shoots in for a takedown but Riley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Morris with a lazy takedown attempt
and Riley counters with a one-two to the body.
Tuan Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Morris.
Morris darts in looking for a takedown but Riley gets double underhooks and turns Morris into the cage.
Riley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Morris shoots for a takedown but Riley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Riley tries to keep at a distance but Morris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morris prevents Riley from breaking the clinch.
Riley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Riley throws an elbow but it misses.
Morris slows down the pace here.
Morris has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Riley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Riley tries to pull guard but Morris forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Riley pushes Morris back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Morris can't get the takedown.
Riley effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Morris successfully pulls guard.
#SU#
Riley stands and steps away. Morris gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Morris is looking to clinch.
A combination from Morris does no damage.
Morris looks winded!#CL2#
Morris clinches.
Riley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morris is defending well for now.
Riley wants to take the fight to the mat but Morris manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Riley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Morris is defending well.#TD2#
Morris pulls guard successfully.
Riley trying to control but Morris is working from the bottom.
Riley showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4##SUB2#
Riley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riley has managed to get both his arms back between Morris's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Riley stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Riley tries to clinch there but Morris circles away.
Riley is looking to clinch.
Riley wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Morris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tuan Riley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Riley wants to clinch
and Morris counters with a left and a right that stings Riley.
Riley leaves Morris with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Morris goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#KD2#
Morris lands a big head kick that sends Riley tumbling to the mat! Morris takes a step backwards and waves Riley back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Riley is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morris shoots in for a takedown but Riley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Riley attempts a counter takedown but Morris avoids it well and moves away.
Daniel Morris seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Riley instigates a clinch.
Riley is trying to pull guard but Morris turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Morris drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Riley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tuan Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Morris.
Morris is breathing heavily.
Morris has Riley pushed against the cage.#T1#
Morris tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Riley smiles and moves away.
Riley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morris pivots, looking for a leg kick but Riley is out of range and Morris settles back down.
Riley drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morris sprawls and moves away.
Morris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riley.
Riley misses with the combination.
Tuan Riley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Riley appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Morris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Riley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Riley feinted with a counter takedown.
Riley wants to clinch.
Morris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Riley moves into the clinch successfully.
Morris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Riley prevents it.
#TD#
Riley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Morris uses from the top position.
Morris tries to free his leg and advance position but Riley is retaining full guard. #T3##ES#
Riley pushes Morris off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Riley clinches up with Morris and pushes him back against the cage.
Riley looking to throw knees to the head but Morris is blocking nicely.
Morris is working for takedown but Riley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Riley lands a good knee to the midsection. Morris won't want to take too many of those.
Morris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morris tries for a takedown but Riley manages to get underhooks.
Morris wants to take the fight to the mat but Riley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Riley working Morris over with knees to the body.#T4#
Riley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morris pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Morris's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Riley breaks from the clinch.
Riley tries to clinch up but Morris circles away and keeps his distance.
Morris shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Riley pinned against the cage. Riley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Riley tries a head kick but it misses.
Riley is looking to clinch.
Riley is looking to clinch.
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 Tuan Riley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tuan Riley'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Riley has managed to clinch.
Riley is pressed up against the cage. Morris has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Riley down to the mat. Riley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Riley has managed to clinch.
Morris prevents the takedown attempt.
Morris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Riley is defending well for now.#BC2#
Morris manages to break the clinch.
Morris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Riley but Riley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris fails with a takedown attempt.
Tuan Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Morris.
Morris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Riley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Morris under the eye.#T1#
Morris has a takedown stuffed.
Daniel Morris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morris keeps the fight on the outside.
Riley tries to clinch there but Morris circles away.
Riley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morris lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Morris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Riley swivels and escapes.#CL#
Riley gets a clinch.
Morris will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Riley up against the cage.
Morris tries to pull guard but Riley won't allow it.
#T2#
Riley tries to score a body lock takedown but Morris shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Morris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Riley drives through and clinches with Morris against the cage.
Morris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Riley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T3#
Morris dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD#
Riley has Morris pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Riley pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Morris tumbling to the mat - Riley dives into Morris's guard.#SU#
Riley stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Morris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Riley swivels and escapes.
Riley wants to clinch.#T4#
Riley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Riley tries to clinch up.
Morris shoots in looking for a takedown but Riley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Riley tries to clinch up.
Riley is looking to clinch but Morris is avoiding it.
Morris tries to counter with a clinch but Riley shakes him off and moves away.
Riley tries to clinch but Morris moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morris lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Morris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Riley tries to clinch but Morris moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tuan Riley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Riley 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Doub pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doub swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doub fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Riley moves in looking to clinch but Doub pushes him off.#CL2#
Doub clinches.
Doub tries to circle away but Riley has him pinned against the cage.
Doub stalling in the clinch.
Doub wants to take the fight to the mat but Riley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Doub pulls Riley into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley postures up.
Doub will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doub has a closed guard, preventing Riley from standing up. #T1#
Doub looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riley is one step ahead there.
Doub trying to keep a closed guard but Riley is proving a slippery customer.
Riley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Doub managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Riley tries to clinch there but Doub circles away.
Doub fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tuan Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Doub.
Doub goes for a double leg but Riley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Riley continues to drive forward.
Riley doesn't manage to clinch there - Doub circles away.
#CL2#
Doub moves into the clinch successfully.
Doub tries to pull guard but Riley holds him up against the cage and eventually Doub drops back down to his feet.
Doub can't get the takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Doub is looking to break free of the clinch but Riley has double underhooks. #T3#
Riley prevents the takedown attempt.
Doub tries for a takedown. No joy.
Doub looks winded!
Riley managing to block the knees to the body from Doub.
Doub missing with knees to the body.
Doub tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doub is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Doub tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Riley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Riley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Doub.
Doub on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4#
Doub has Riley pressed against the cage, preventing Riley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Doub leaning against his opponent.
Doub is trying to pull guard but Riley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Doub pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Doub keeps control of Riley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Doub goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riley is trying to drag Doub to the mat but Doub just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Riley breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Doub 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#
Doub shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Riley pinned against the cage. Riley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Riley is looking to clinch but Doub is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Doub gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Doub is stalling here.
Doub is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doub fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tuan Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Doub.
Riley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Doub slows down the pace here.
#T1#
Doub fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Doub on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Doub tries for a takedown. No joy.
Riley misses with an elbow over the top.
Doub looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Doub is trying to break the clinch but Riley has him pressed against the cage.
Doub is trying to break free.
Doub is trying to break the clinch but Riley is controlling him.#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.
Doub drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riley controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Riley breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Riley gets a clinch.
Doub tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Riley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Doub using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3#
Doub is looking to take this one to the mat.
Doub misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Doub jumps guard and drags Riley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Riley wants to stand but Doub has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Doub wants to sweep here but Riley controlling him for the moment.
Riley controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Riley continues to stall.#SU#
Riley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Doub shoots in for a takedown but Riley shows good takedown defense.
Doub is breathing heavily.
Riley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mohammed Doub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riley tries to close the distance and clinch but Doub swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riley is looking to clinch.
Doub shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Riley sprawls well. Riley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doub gets slowly back to his feet.
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 Tuan Riley will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Riley stuffs the takedown.
Riley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Doub has Riley up against the cage in a clinch.
Doub working hard to break the clinch.
Riley stalling in the clinch.
Mohammed Doub seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Doub tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Riley just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Doub has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Riley uses from the top position.
Doub tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Doub looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Riley passes into side control.
Doub takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Riley decides to stand up, so the ref orders Doub to his feet. #T1#
Doub tries for a takedown but Riley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tuan Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Doub.
Riley wants to clinch.
Doub is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doub shoots in for a takedown but Riley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Riley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tuan Riley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doub misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Riley is looking to clinch but Doub is avoiding it.
Riley tries to clinch there but Doub circles away.
Riley throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Doub counters by moving into the clinch.
Riley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Doub avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Riley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Doub prevents it.
Doub is trying to pull guard but Riley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Riley wants to take the fight to the mat but Doub manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Riley stalling.
#T3#
Doub has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Riley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Riley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Doub is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Riley working Doub over with knees to the body.#BC#
Riley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Doub with that takedown attempt.
Tuan Riley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Doub shoots in looking for a takedown. Riley tries to sprawl out of it but Doub keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Riley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Riley wants to clinch.
Tuan Riley is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Riley rushes Doub and presses him up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Riley decides to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tuan Riley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Riley 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuan Riley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Riley rushes Arechavaleta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Arechavaleta breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Arechavaleta bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Riley throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Riley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Riley blocks a head kick by Arechavaleta.
It looked like Riley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Arechavaleta misses with a body kick.
Pancho Arechavaleta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!#CL#
Riley rushes Arechavaleta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Riley breaks from the clinch.
Arechavaleta tries to land a front kick but Riley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arechavaleta misses with a kick to the body.
Arechavaleta throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Riley counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Arechavaleta!
Arechavaleta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Riley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SU#
Riley stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Riley takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Riley tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arechavaleta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Arechavaleta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Arechavaleta wants to take the fight to the mat but Riley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Riley jumps guard but Arechavaleta stands there with Riley around his waist. Riley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T3#
Arechavaleta is trying to force a seperation but Riley has the dominant position.
Arechavaleta is trying to force a seperation but Riley has the dominant position.
Riley goes for a takedown attempt but Arechavaleta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuan Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arechavaleta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Riley thumps Arechavaleta with a low kick.
Arechavaleta lands a nice leg kick that just misses Riley's sensitive parts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arechavaleta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arechavaleta thuds his shin into the meat of Riley's side.
Arechavaleta throws a wild body kick that Riley sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
Arechavaleta shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Riley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Arechavaleta working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Arechavaleta working away.
Arechavaleta postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Riley parries the strikes from Arechavaleta easily there. Arechavaleta is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Riley to escape.
Riley is looking to regain half guard here but Arechavaleta keeps moving and retains side control.
Arechavaleta lands an elbow. #SU2#
Arechavaleta stands up and we're back to a striking position.
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 Tuan Riley will probably get the nod.
That's time! Riley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Arechavaleta looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Riley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arechavaleta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Arechavaleta throws a big right hand that misses.
Riley pulls Arechavaleta in close to his closed guard and prevents Arechavaleta from doing any damage or advancing position.
Arechavaleta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Riley wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arechavaleta wants to pass the guard but Riley is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arechavaleta throwing strikes from guard but Riley blocks nicely. #T1#
Riley keeping moving, preventing Arechavaleta from controlling successfully.
Arechavaleta lands a couple of elbows.
Arechavaleta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Riley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arechavaleta postures up in Riley's guard and throws a big left but Riley blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arechavaleta chips away with some ground and pound.
Arechavaleta works over Riley with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arechavaleta wanted to stand there but Riley had control of the position.
Arechavaleta chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Riley is rocked!#T2#
Arechavaleta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Riley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arechavaleta loads up on a big left hand. Riley felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Arechavaleta looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Riley can't hide his disappointment, as Arechavaleta celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pancho Arechavaleta!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Phelps darts in and clinches Riley up against the cage.#BC2#
Phelps breaks the clinch.
Riley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phelps keeps the fight on the outside.
Riley fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Phelps fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riley, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Phelps ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Phelps no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Phelps is pulling down on Riley's head. It's preventing any offense from Riley, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Phelps working for a triangle but Riley defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley wants to stand but Phelps is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Phelps controls Riley momentarily but Riley frees himself.
Riley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Riley stops Phelps from standing up.
Riley wants to stand and escape but instead Phelps has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Riley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Phelps not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Phelps trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom.
Phelps controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Phelps is trying hard to land a takedown here. Riley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3#
Riley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phelps has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Riley has Phelps up against the cage in a clinch.
Phelps is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tuan Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Phelps.#BC2#
Phelps breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Riley rushes Phelps and presses him up against the cage.
Phelps manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T4#
Phelps wants a takedown.
Phelps is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Riley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Phelps breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Riley has Phelps up against the cage in a clinch.
Phelps wants to break free but Riley has control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A frustrated look appears on Phelps's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Riley is working for takedown but Phelps is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Phelps dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Phelps looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phelps tries for a takedown but Riley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Riley checks a low kick from Phelps.
Phelps shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phelps looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tuan Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Phelps.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phelps has a takedown stuffed.
Riley tries to clinch but Phelps is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phelps is looking to clinch. #T1##CL#
Riley drives through and clinches with Phelps against the cage.
Riley can't find room to land a body shot as Phelps controls the action.
Riley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phelps will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Riley up against the cage.
Phelps stalling the fight.
Phelps is trying to break free.
Phelps jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Riley walks away with a smile on his face. Phelps gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Riley rushes Phelps and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Riley is pressed up against the cage. Phelps has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Riley down to the mat. Riley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Phelps is breathing heavily.
Phelps swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Riley darts in and clinches Phelps up against the cage.
Riley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Phelps slows down the pace here.
Riley with a knee to the head.
Phelps keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Riley's efforts to push away.#T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Riley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2#
Phelps breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phelps is looking to clinch but Riley is avoiding it.
Riley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phelps throws a head kick but Riley moves out of range.
Riley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Riley tries to clinch but Phelps is having none of it.
Jordan Phelps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Riley clinches up with Phelps and pushes him back against the cage.
Riley tries to circle away but Phelps has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Phelps is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Phelps is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Riley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Phelps tries for a takedown but Riley manages to get underhooks.
Riley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Phelps avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Phelps stalling in the clinch.
Phelps is trying to pull guard but Riley has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phelps fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Phelps tries to land a knee to the head but Riley blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuan Riley dominated that second round.
That's time! Riley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Riley tries to clinch up but Phelps circles away and keeps his distance.
Riley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Riley moves in looking to clinch but Phelps pushes him off.
Riley slaps away a takedown attempt from Phelps, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Riley tries to clinch but Phelps moves out of range.
Riley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Riley wants it to stay on the feet.
Tuan Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Phelps.
Phelps circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phelps looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Phelps takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Phelps tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Riley swivels and escapes.
Riley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Phelps swats away the attempt to clinch by Riley.
Riley throws a right hand that Phelps ducks under and follows up with a left that Phelps also avoids with ease.
Phelps keeps the fight on the outside.
Tuan Riley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Riley clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Riley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phelps closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Riley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Riley.
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Phelps is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Phelps is pulling down on Riley's head. It's preventing any offense from Riley, at least for the moment.#SU#
Riley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Riley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phelps paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Riley avoids the head kick by Phelps.
Riley is looking to clinch.
Riley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Riley wants to clinch up but Phelps keeps it at a distance.
Tuan Riley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riley tries to close the distance and clinch but Phelps swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Phelps misses.
Phelps swats away the attempt to clinch by Riley.
Phelps throws a nice outside leg kick.
Riley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riley throws a series of punches but Phelps avoids them all with ease.
Phelps wants to counter with a clinch but Riley pushes him away.#CL#
Riley rushes Phelps and presses him up against the cage.
Phelps is looking for a takedown.
Riley goes for a takedown attempt but Phelps pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T4#
Phelps misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riley tries to clinch there but Phelps circles away.
Phelps fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phelps fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riley manages to avoid it.
Phelps fails with the takedown.
Riley is looking for a counter combo.
Riley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phelps paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phelps lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phelps wants to counter the offense by Riley and move into the clinch position.
Riley tries to close the distance and clinch but Phelps swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phelps tries to counter with a clinch but Riley shakes him off and moves away.
Riley fails in his attempt to clinch.
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 Tuan Riley.
I think Riley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuan Riley!
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