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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Strange closes the distance and pushes Rivers back into the cage.
Rivers jumps guard but Strange turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Strange successfully pulls guard.
Rivers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Strange's head.
Strange really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rivers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Strange trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strange has momentary wrist control but Rivers slips an elbow through the middle.
Rivers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers looking to pass the guard.
Rivers really is a fat lump.#ES2#
Strange has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rivers has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Strange breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
No luck for Strange with that takedown attempt.
Strange shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rivers pinned against the cage. Rivers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rivers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strange avoids it really well and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Strange's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strange is defended easily by Rivers.
Rocco Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trouble Strange.
Strange throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Strange backs away, Rivers returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Rivers tries to clinch up.
Strange throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Strange scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Rivers manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Strange keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Rivers is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Strange can't fight it off and eventually Rivers manages to take the fight to the floor. Strange looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers postures up.
#SUB2#
Strange is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rivers is aware though and is defending well.
Rivers chips away with some ground and pound.
Rivers wants to get up but he can't break Strange's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Strange trying to control the position.
#T3#
Strange is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rivers not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Strange can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Strange has an active guard here but Rivers has managed to pass into half guard.
Strange wants to control but Rivers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rivers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#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.
Strange is trying to stand up here but Rivers is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rivers is looking to clinch.
Strange thuds his shin into the meat of Rivers's side.
Strange goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Strange changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rivers tries to avoid it but Strange manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rivers to the ground. Rivers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Strange looks winded!#CL2#
Strange has managed to clinch.
#TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rivers pulls guard effortlessly. #ES#
Rivers has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Strange off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Trouble Strange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers has a takedown stuffed.
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 Rocco Rivers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocco Rivers's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Strange tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rivers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strange somewhat.
Strange shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rivers pinned against the cage. Rivers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Strange scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers slaps away a takedown attempt from Strange, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rocco Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trouble Strange.#T1#
Rivers tries to clinch but Strange is having none of it.
Rivers on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Rivers misses.
Strange darts in looking for a takedown but Rivers gets double underhooks and turns Strange into the cage.
Rivers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strange tries to avoid it but Rivers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strange to the ground. Strange escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strange looks for a takedown but Rivers sprawls well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strange. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rivers enables Strange to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rivers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
Rivers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Strange avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rivers is pulling down on Strange's head to control his posture.
Strange postures up in Rivers's guard and throws a big left but Rivers blocks it.
Rivers is trying to keep Strange in close.
Rivers wants to stand up but Strange is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Strange postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Strange in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Strange stands up over Rivers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strange wants to get up but he can't break Rivers's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rivers has his hands on Strange's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Rivers has managed to clinch.
Rivers is trying to force a seperation but Strange has the dominant position.#T4#
Strange manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rivers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Strange breaks the clinch.
Rivers blocks a low kick nicely.
Strange looks for a takedown but Rivers sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Strange shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rivers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Rivers uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Trouble Strange will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rocco Rivers's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Rivers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Strange doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Strange is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rivers is controlling him. #SUB2#
Strange is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strange not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rocco Rivers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Strange has momentary wrist control but Rivers slips an elbow through the middle.
Strange controlling the position.
Rivers throws a strike but Strange rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strange looking to sit in guard and control but Rivers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rivers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Strange trying to keep a closed guard but Rivers is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Rivers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Strange wants to control but Rivers passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Strange looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strange takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strange tries to kick Rivers off but Rivers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU#
Rivers decides to return to a standing position. #T3##CL2#
Strange rushes Rivers and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Strange's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strange darts in looking for a takedown but Rivers gets double underhooks and turns Strange into the cage.
Trouble Strange seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Rivers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strange, pushing him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Strange is pressed up against the cage. Rivers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Strange down to the mat. Strange avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rivers stuffs the takedown attempt from Strange. Strange gets slowly back to his feet.
Rivers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Rivers has closed the distance and engaged Strange in a clinch.
#T4##TD#
Rivers jumps into guard, dragging Strange to the mat.
Rivers is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Strange prevents Rivers from getting back to his feet.
Rivers seems keen to control Strange's posture.
Rivers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strange manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocco Rivers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rivers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocco Rivers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Christy pushes Rivers up against the cage in a clinch.
Rivers is trying to maintain a safe position but Christy gets an underhook and turns Rivers into the cage.#BC2#
Christy 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Richard Christy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Christy clinches.
Good body shot from Christy .
Rivers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Christy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rivers's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Rocco Rivers has been cut.
Rivers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Christy pressing his opponent against the cage.
A body shot lands from Christy .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Christy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rivers is looking to take this one to the mat.
The referee calls for Christy to work.
#T1#
Rivers takes an elbow to the forehead.
Christy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT2#
Rocco Rivers's cut is getting worse.
Christy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rivers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christy lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Christy .
Rivers is breathing heavily.
Christy lands an uppercut.
Christy scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Rivers is rocked!
Christy slows down the pace here.
Oh Rivers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Christy continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Christy scores with a hook to the body.
Christy unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rivers! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Christy is unloading with more strikes now! Rivers drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Christy !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Dookiebreath clinches.
Dookiebreath lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Rocco Rivers has been cut.#BC2#
Dookiebreath's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dookiebreath throws an overhand right that drops Rivers like a sack of potatoes! Dookiebreath dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Dookiebreath!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Rivers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD2#
Stokes lands a left and a right that sends Rivers crashing to the canvas! Stokes dives into mount looking to finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Rocco Rivers has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers wants to control but Stokes is having none of it.
Stokes throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Stokes throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#SUB2#
Stokes has control of Rivers's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rivers regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rivers is squirming around, avoiding Stokes's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stokes content just to control the position here. #T1#
Rivers looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Stokes tries to control but Rivers wriggling away.
Stokes throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Stokes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rivers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rivers blocking the ground and pound.
Stokes throwing strikes here but Rivers is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Stokes loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Rivers scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Stokes land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Stokes stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawnee Stokes!
After the fight, Shawnee Stokes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Rawls dives in and grabs Rivers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rivers pushes down on Rawls 's head and hops out.
Rivers appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Rivers instigates a clinch. #BC#
Rivers breaks from the clinch.
Rawls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rivers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rivers wants it to stay on the feet.
Rawls changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rivers tries to avoid it but Rawls manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rivers to the ground. Rivers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rocco Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Rawls .#CL2#
Rawls clinches up against the cage.
Rivers lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD#
Rivers has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rawls is trying to keep an underhook but Rivers manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rawls blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rivers.
Nice strikes from Rivers there.
Rawls is looking to control Rivers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rawls avoid being mounted?#T1##SU#
Rivers decides to return to a standing position. #CL#
Rivers takes the fight into the clinch.
Rawls is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rawls has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rivers after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Rivers breaks from the clinch.
Rawls shoots in for a takedown but Rivers shows good takedown defense.
Rawls fails with the takedown.#CL#
Rivers closes the distance and clinches.
Rivers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2##TD#
Rivers decides to pull guard. #ES#
Rivers manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Rawls has closed the distance and engaged Rivers in a clinch.
#TD#
Rivers is trying to trip Rawls . He has hold of a leg but Rawls is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rivers persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rawls is looking to sweep but instead, Rivers has passed into half guard.
Rivers has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rawls tries to kick Rivers off in order to stand up. Rivers Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB#
Rivers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SU#
Rivers stands up and beckons Rawls to his feet. #T3#
Rawls fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rivers avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Rivers has closed the distance and engaged Rawls in a clinch.
#TD#
Rivers gets control of Rawls 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rivers will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rawls wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving. #T4#
Rivers managing to control the position.
Rivers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rivers controlling Rawls 's posture. #ES#
Rivers manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rawls tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rivers swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Rawls closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Rivers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rawls shoots in for a double leg but Rivers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Rivers 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#
Nice sprawl there from Rivers as Rawls shoots in.
Rivers throws a head kick that half lands.
#TD#
Rivers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rawls wants to control but Rivers is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers passes to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Rawls 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rawls takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T1#
Rawls on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rawls is trying to control Rivers's posture but Rivers avoids it. #SUB#
Rivers has hold of Rawls 's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Rawls seems comfortable defending it but Rivers has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Rawls is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Rawls is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Rivers couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rocco Rivers!
In defeat, Billy Rawls stepped up to the mic, saying 'Haha that guy was a joke... I basically let him win because it was just that boring. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2017 |
#R1#
James throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rivers.#TD2#
James drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rivers wants to get back to his feet.
James tries to score with some ground and pound. Rivers controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
James wants to stand but Rivers is controlling his arm.
Rivers being controlled for a moment.
Rivers struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as James stalls from top position.
James in the domination position with Rivers hanging on.#T1#
James tries to advance to mount but can't.
James controlling the position.
James wants to stand but Rivers is controlling his arm.
Rivers pushes James away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, James gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
James tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Rivers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
James cracks Rivers with a big elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Rocco Rivers has been cut.
James working away.
James works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#CUT2#
Rocco Rivers's cut is getting worse.
Rivers can't do much from the bottom here.
James throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
James working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#ES#
Rivers bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
James bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
James working away.#T3##SUB2#
James tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rivers can't do much from the bottom here.
Rivers regains half guard there - taking advantage of James's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Rivers is pressing down on James's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
James trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Rivers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Rivers has James pulled in close to control his posture.
Rivers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
James trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Rivers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
James is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivers looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
James moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocco Rivers'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##CL2#
James clinches up with Rivers and pushes him back against the cage.
James tries to pull guard but Rivers won't allow it.
#BC2#
James breaks from the clinch.
Rivers stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
James forces Rivers back against the cage and clinches.
Rivers is trying to break the clinch but James has him pressed against the cage.
Rivers is trying to push James away but James has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
James tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rocco Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick James.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rivers tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2#
James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rivers, pushing him back against the cage.
Rivers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from James.
James gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rivers.
James jumps guard but Rivers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rivers content to slow the pace in the clinch.
James has Rivers pushed against the cage.
Rivers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
James trying to control the position but instead, Rivers has worked for underhooks and has pushed James into the cage.
Rivers is trying to break free.#BC2#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for James. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Rivers slips a jab and a cross from James.
Rivers throws a wild body kick that James sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
James fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rivers to the ground. James is now in Rivers's guard.
Rivers is pulling down on James's head. It's preventing any offense from James, at least for the moment.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully. #T3#
Rivers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rivers continues to stall.
Rivers controls James momentarily but James frees himself.
Rivers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rivers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rocco Rivers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4##CL2#
James has managed to clinch.
James slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
James gets control of Rivers's arms and successfully pulls guard. James will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
James is wriggling around but Rivers manages to pass to half guard.
James trying to control but Rivers postures up.
Rivers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivers thows a huge punch but James dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rocco Rivers's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rivers fails with the takedown#CL2#
and James moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
James trying to land knees to the body.
Rivers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
James is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rivers can't fight it off and eventually James manages to take the fight to the floor. Rivers looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rivers manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers can't get the takedown.
Rivers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1##TD#
Rivers manages to pull guard.
Rivers has control of James's left arm, preventing James from doing any damage.
James trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Rivers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
James working some strikes from top position.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rivers manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Rivers letting James take a breather here.
Rivers is trying to pull guard but James turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocco Rivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##TD2#
James pulls guard successfully.
James working a defensive guard here.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rivers works over James with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
James has an active guard here but Rivers has managed to pass into half guard.
James is refusing to be controlled, as Rivers sits in half guard.
James has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rivers is working away from the top position though.#T3#
James gets back to full guard.
Rivers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rivers trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Rivers gets to his feet - James follows without any prompting. #TD2#
James gets a double leg takedown into Rivers's guard.
Rivers managing to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rivers is trying to keep James in close.
#T4#
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivers is retaining full guard.
Rivers wants to stand but James is controlling the position.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
James wants to pass the guard but Rivers is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivers is trying to control the position but James postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 Rocco Rivers.
Well James 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick James!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Rivers throws a leg kick that misses.
Mitchell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rivers is looking for a counter combo.
Mitchell lands with a right hand.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Mitchell.#CL2#
Mitchell clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Rivers manages to pull guard.
Mitchell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rivers really is a fat lump.
Rivers wants to stand and escape but Mitchell is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mitchell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mitchell is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers controlling Mitchell's posture. #T1#
Rivers keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
Mitchell tries to stand but Rivers is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Rivers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mitchell is aware though and is defending well.
Mitchell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mitchell prevents Rivers from getting back to his feet.
Rivers has a closed guard, preventing Mitchell from standing up.
Mitchell working some strikes from top position.#SU2#
Mitchell stands up and waves to Rivers to follow him. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice takedown defense from Mitchell. No joy for Rivers on that attempt.
Mitchell feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Mitchell moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Mitchell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rivers uses from the top position.
Rivers is in close to Mitchell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mitchell wants to improve his position but instead Rivers has moved into half guard.
Mitchell trying to control from the bottom.
Rivers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mitchell wants to control but Rivers is keeping busy.
Rivers wants to take a breather but Mitchell is having none of it. #T3##SU#
Rivers escapes and gets back to his feet.
Rivers blocks a head kick by Mitchell.
Rivers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Mitchell has Rivers up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Mitchell clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Mitchell manages to break the clinch.
Mitchell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rivers stuffs the takedown attempt from Mitchell. Mitchell gets slowly back to his feet.
Rivers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mitchell looks winded!#T4##TD#
Rivers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mitchell tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitchell trying to control the hands but Rivers won't let him. #SUB#
Rivers is working for a rear naked choke. Mitchell is not defending it well and Rivers has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Mitchell refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Mitchell's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rocco Rivers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Hard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#
It looks like Rocco Rivers has been cut.
Rivers walks into a stiff left hand from Hard.
Rivers shoots and misses
and Hard scores with a counter punch that sends Rivers to the canvas! Hard smells blood - he's punishing Rivers with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rivers has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Hard!
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