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Event:
RVT 5 - Charles vs Philips
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Santos drives through and clinches with Rivers against the cage.
Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rivers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Santos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rivers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Santos walks away with a smile on his face. Rivers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Santos jabs at Rivers's body.#CL#
Santos rushes Rivers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Santos stalling.
Santos lands a body punch.
Santos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rivers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Santos is keeping busy.
Rivers tries to throw a body punch but Santos avoids it by throwing Rivers back against the cage. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Santos.
Santos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A left hand lands to the body for Santos.
Santos is stalling here.
Santos is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gustavo Santos.
Santos lands a head shot.#TD#
Santos looking to score a takedown here. Rivers is defending well but Santos drives through and ends up in Rivers's guard.
Rivers is wriggling around but Santos manages to pass to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2##REVB#
Santos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rivers is working to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rivers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Rivers is wriggling around trying to escape.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Santos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rivers for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
We've been hearing that Santos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Santos continues to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Santos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rivers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Santos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rivers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Santos clinches up against the cage.
Rivers trying to stall but Santos improves his position.
Santos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Santos presses Rivers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Santos gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Rivers can't keep his opponent in guard - Santos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #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.
Santos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivers can do to turn this around?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Santos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Rivers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL#
Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Santos.
Santos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Santos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rivers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Santos stalling.
Santos pushes Rivers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Santos is working Rivers over against the cage.
Santos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rivers up against the cage.
Santos lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Santos cracks Rivers with a nice body shot.
Santos has Rivers pressed against the cage, preventing Rivers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hook to the body lands for Santos.
Rivers is breathing heavily.
Santos digs a right hand into Rivers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rivers's gas tank.
Stalling in the clinch from Santos.
Santos gets through Rivers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Santos pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos effectively controlling the action here.
Santos gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Santos dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Santos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Santos feints and as Rivers raises his hands in defense, Santos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Santos is standing up over Rivers. Rivers looks to escape but Santos dives into side control.
#REVB#
Santos controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T1#
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rivers can't escape the position.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Santos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Santos breaks from Rivers's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3#
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
More hug and hope from Santos.
Gustavo Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Santos!
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Event:
RVT 4 - Charles vs Pettis II
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Louise misses with a series of wild punches.
Rivers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rivers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Louise lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Rivers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Louise is working for takedown but Rivers is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Rivers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louise misses with a combination
and Rivers counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Louise to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Rivers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jumping Rivers!
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Event:
RVT 2 - Charles vs Dos Santos
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Louise ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Louise throws a one two combo.
Louise stuns Rivers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Louise misses with a combination
and Rivers counters with an inside leg kick.
Rivers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rivers ducks right into an uppercut from Louise.
Rivers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Louise lands a jab to Rivers's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Rivers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Louise is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Rivers is tapping! Great win for Louise!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Olivier Louise!
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Event:
RVT 1 - Welcome
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Jr Lll rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Rivers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Jr Lll looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Rivers decides to stand up.
Jr Lll looks to land a combination. Rivers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rivers lands a leg kick that knocks Jr Lll off balance momentarily.
Jr Lll swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Jr Lll.
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!#TD#
Rivers gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Jr Lll looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Jr Lll has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rivers is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Jr Lll is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rivers pulls his head out easily.
Jr Lll has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rivers is working away from the top position though.#ES2#
Jr Lll manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rivers dodges the punch combination from Jr Lll.
Kile Jr Lll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Jr Lll.
A nice combination there by Rivers.
Jr Lll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rivers.
Jr Lll looks to land a combination but Rivers avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Jr Lll. Those never looked like landing.
Rivers walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD#
Jr Lll gets caught napping as Rivers dives in and scores a takedown. Jr Lll manages to retain guard.
Jr Lll is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rivers tries to free his leg and advance position but Jr Lll is retaining full guard. #T3#
Rivers trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jr Lll manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Jr Lll wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
Rivers keeping full guard, as Jr Lll tries to pass.
Jr Lll trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jr Lll trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A cross from Jr Lll lands.
Some wild striking there from Jr Lll.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kile Jr Lll dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rivers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jr Lll scores with a one two! Rivers had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD#
Rivers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jr Lll has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jr Lll trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Jr Lll is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rivers pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers is just content to waste time from the top position. Jr Lll takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Jr Lll is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Rivers rolls with it to try and escape but Jr Lll cranks on the arm and Rivers is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kile Jr Lll!
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Event:
Beach Fight Bye Bye
Date: Jul 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Rivers tries for a takedown but Crocodile circles away easily#KD2#
and Crocodile counters with a crisp one two that drops Rivers! Crocodile thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rivers to his feet! Rivers is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Rivers is rocked!
Rivers throws a lazy head kick
and Crocodile counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blue Blue Crocodile!
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Event:
Beach Fights Independance
Date: Jul 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Rivers tries to close the distance and clinch but Pakhomov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pakhomov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rivers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rivers tries for a takedown but Pakhomov circles away easily
and Pakhomov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rivers throws a leg kick #CL#
and Pakhomov counters by clinching up.
Pakhomov scores with a shot to the side of Rivers's head.
Rivers jumps guard but Pakhomov stands there with Rivers around his waist. Rivers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pakhomov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pakhomov lands a nice uppercut.
Rivers looks winded!
Pakhomov dips a shoulder and cracks Rivers with a mighty uppercut! Rivers falls back against the cage and Pakhomov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rivers is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Pakhomov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Pakhomov!
After winning the bout, Sergey Pakhomov 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:
Bedlum by the Beach
Date: Jun 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Pakhomov swings for the body but Rivers moves out of range.
Rivers fails with a takedown attempt.
Pakhomov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pakhomov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pakhomov with a nice cross.
Rivers throws a head kick but Pakhomov moves out of range.
Rivers is looking to clinch.
It looked like Pakhomov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rivers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pakhomov darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD#
Pakhomov sends Rivers crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pakhomov is motioning to the referee to let Rivers up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rivers throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pakhomov counters with a nice body shot.
Rivers looks winded!#T1#
Pakhomov pounces like a tiger and cracks Rivers with a vicious hook! Rivers is down but not out! Pakhomov follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sergey Pakhomov!
After winning the bout, Sergey Pakhomov 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:
Bonus Fight Night by the Beach
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Golov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Golov punishes Rivers's body with a nice straight punch.
Golov lands a nice looking body shot.
Rivers misses with a combination
and Golov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Golov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gendry Golov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Golov does it's job there.
Golov walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Rivers drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Golov swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Rivers's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gendry Golov!
A relieved looking Gendry Golov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Brawling by the Beach
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Vortex takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Rivers gets control of Vortex's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rivers will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Vortex gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rivers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rivers avoids the head kick by Vortex.
Rivers stuffs the takedown attempt from Vortex. Vortex gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Vortex darts in and clinches Rivers up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Vortex.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rivers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vortex ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.#CL2#
Vortex moves into the clinch successfully.
Rivers tries for a takedown but Vortex manages to get underhooks.
#T1##BC#
Rivers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivers misses with a takedown attempt - Vortex sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Vortex clinches up with Rivers and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Vortex jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Vortex has his foot on Rivers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rivers works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Rivers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vortex has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rivers has managed to get both his arms back between Vortex's legs - danger averted.
Vortex preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vortex has control of Rivers's left arm, preventing Rivers from doing any damage.
Vortex should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rivers is pushing down on Vortex's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vortex is fighting to maintain full guard but Rivers has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Vortex is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rivers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vortex looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vortex is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rivers lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Vortex is defending against the submission attempts here by Rivers.
Rivers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vortex keeps working. #T3#
Vortex wants to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vortex can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rivers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rivers tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Vortex. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rivers has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumping Rivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivers is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Vortex has Rivers up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
Rivers tries to pull guard but Vortex forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Vortex breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Vortex clinches with his opponent.
Vortex wants to break free but Rivers has control.
#TD2#
Vortex jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Vortex escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rivers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rivers prevents Vortex from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vortex controlling Rivers's posture. #SUB2#
Rivers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Vortex dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vortex is defended easily by Rivers.
Vortex tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rivers swivels and escapes.
Vortex shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rivers sprawls well. Rivers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vortex gets slowly back to his feet.
Rivers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jumping Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Vortex.
Rivers tries for a takedown but Vortex sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rivers is defended easily by Vortex.
Jumping Rivers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers leaves Vortex with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Rivers dives in and grabs Vortex's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vortex pushes down on Rivers's head and hops out.
Nice body kick from Rivers.
Vortex shoots in for a takedown but Rivers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rivers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vortex avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rivers has a takedown stuffed.
Vortex throws a counter combo.
Rivers fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Vortex has closed the distance and engaged Rivers in a clinch.
Vortex jumps guard but Rivers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rivers is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Rivers has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vortex uses from the top position. #T2#
Vortex slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vortex trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rivers manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Vortex has control of Rivers's left arm, preventing Rivers from doing any damage. #T3#
Vortex looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Vortex has an active guard here but Rivers has managed to pass into half guard.
Vortex wants to get back to full guard.
Vortex is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rivers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vortex is refusing to be controlled, as Rivers sits in half guard.
Vortex looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rivers trying to mount his opponent but Vortex defends it.
Vortex keeping hold of Rivers's head, controlling as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vortex is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jumping Rivers dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Vortex.
Rivers throws a combination that misses
and Vortex counters with a nice uppercut.
Rivers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vortex shoots in looking for a takedown. Rivers tries to sprawl out of it but Vortex keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rivers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rivers is looking to clinch.
Rivers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vortex pinned against the cage. Vortex gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rivers gets tackled into the cage by Vortex. Vortex maintains the clinch. #T1#
Vortex is trying to drag Rivers to the mat but Rivers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vortex lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Vortex lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivers.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vortex wants to break free but Rivers has control.
Rivers can't get the takedown.
Vortex keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rivers's efforts to push away.#TD#
Rivers manages to pull guard.
Vortex sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vortex working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vortex must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Vortex controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vortex throwing strikes but missing.
Vortex is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vortex throws a big right hand that misses.
Vortex 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.
Vortex throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL2#
Vortex rushes Rivers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rivers has Vortex pressed against the cage, preventing Vortex from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rivers is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumping Rivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Vortex pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vortex looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivers is one step ahead there.
Vortex pulls Rivers in close to his closed guard and prevents Rivers from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4##SUB2#
Vortex is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vortex pulls Rivers in to control the position. #SUB2#
Vortex has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rivers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vortex 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Vortex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vortex has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Vortex!
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Event:
Big Bash at the Beach
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Rivers avoids the head kick by Vortex.
#CL2#
Vortex has closed the distance and engaged Rivers in a clinch.
#TD#
Rivers has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vortex uses from the top position.
Rivers wants to stand but Vortex is controlling the position.
Rivers has his hands on Vortex's head, controlling the position.
Vortex 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.
Vortex throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers is trying to control the position but Vortex postures up.
Rivers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rivers tries to get out of the position.
Vortex throwing strikes from guard but Rivers blocks nicely. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vortex accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rivers working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vortex. #TD2#
Vortex drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rivers trying to strike off his back.
Vortex is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rivers working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Rivers is really struggling to control Vortex but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Vortex postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rivers is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vortex, into his guard. #REVR#
Rivers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vortex wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Vortex looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rivers puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vortex should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rivers connects with a nice short shot to Vortex's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers wants to take a breather but Vortex is having none of it.
Vortex is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Rivers is working for a submission of some sort.
Vortex is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vortex tries to roll over but Rivers keeps him under control.
Vortex holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rivers is pressing down on Vortex's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vortex is holding on for now.
Rivers is breathing heavily.
Vortex pushes Rivers off but Rivers dives into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vortex throws a few strikes from the bottom but Rivers takes advantage and mounts!
Vortex is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vortex wants to control but Rivers is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jumping Rivers dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Vortex drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rivers wants to control but Vortex postures up.
Rivers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vortex sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rivers defending well though.
Rivers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vortex's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vortex's back!
Vortex's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Rivers's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Vortex looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Vortex defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vortex looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Vortex wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rivers punishes Vortex with strikes from the back mount.
Vortex trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Vortex right now.
Vortex is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rivers is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Vortex up.
Vortex rolls, trying to escape but Rivers keeps control of the position.
Rivers tries to get the hooks in deep but Vortex pushed the leg off. #T3##SUB#
Rivers tightening his grip on Vortex, looking for the choke.
Vortex wants to control his opponent's hands but Rivers gets his hands free.
Vortex tries to break free.
Vortex is trying to stand back up.
Vortex needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Jumping Rivers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vortex rolls, trying to escape but Rivers keeps control of the position.
Rivers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vortex can do to turn this around?
Vortex controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Vortex tries to escape the position.
Rivers is not going to allow Vortex to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vortex prevents Rivers from getting a body triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jumping Rivers dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Vortex moves into range and clinches up with Rivers.
Rivers tries to pull guard but Vortex forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rivers is trying to pull guard but Vortex has him pressed against the cage.
Vortex makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Rivers manages to break the clinch.
Vortex dodges the punch combination from Rivers.
#CL2#
Vortex drives through and clinches with Rivers against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vortex changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rivers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rivers misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Vortex counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumping Rivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vortex slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Vortex's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vortex postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vortex lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Rivers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vortex can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vortex's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Vortex darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vortex tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rivers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vortex tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rivers controls his leg.
Vortex is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Vortex is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Vortex missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vortex stalling.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Rivers gets caught flat footed, as Vortex shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T4##SUB#
Rivers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vortex stays in close to Rivers's body and controls the position.
Vortex pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivers is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vortex engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Vortex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jumping Rivers!
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Event:
Bud on the Beach
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Golov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Golov moves out of range of the body kick.
Rivers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Golov as he avoids it easily.
Golov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Golov throws a combination that misses
and Rivers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Golov thinking.
A jab from Golov does it's job there.
Rivers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Golov to counter with a crisp jab.
Rivers shoots for a takedown but Golov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Golov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rivers.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumping Rivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Golov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Golov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golov throws a push kick but Rivers slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Golov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rivers takes a shot to the head.
Golov lands a nice uppercut.
Golov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riverss head.
Golov blocking some punches.
#T1#
Golov lands a hook that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Golov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rivers fails to pull guard.
Golov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rivers trying to stall but Golov improves his position.
Rivers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Golov to keep the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Golov.
Rivers is breathing heavily.
Golov controlling the action here for a moment.
Rivers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Golov scores with a shot to the side of Rivers's head.
Golov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Golov lands with a light punch inside.
Golov lands an uppercut.
Golov taking a breather.
Golov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Golov has Rivers pressed against the cage, preventing Rivers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Golov scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rivers wants to break free but Golov has control.
Golov scores with a shoulder strike.
Golov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Golov has Rivers pushed against the cage.
Golov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Golov cracks Rivers with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golov.
Golov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Golov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Golov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Golov rushes Rivers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Golov.
Golov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Golov.
Golov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Golov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Golov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rivers up against the cage.
Golov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Golov digs a right hand underneath Rivers's ribcage. Rivers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Golov lands a right hand.
Golov scores with a shoulder strike.
Golov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice left hand lands by Golov.
Golov pressing his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Golov. #T4#
A short uppercut from Golov.
The referee calls for Golov to work.
Still in the clinch, Golov scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Golov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Golov scores with a shoulder strike.
Golov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Golov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Golov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riverss head.
Golov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#
Rivers is rocked!
Golov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Golov.
Golov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Golov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rivers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Golov lands a left hand.
Oh Rivers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Golov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gendry Golov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Golov connects with a looping right hand.
Gendry Golov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golov keeps Rivers at a distance using the push kick. #CL2#
Golov clinches with his opponent.
Rivers seems to have got his legs back now.
Rivers tries to pull guard but Golov holds him up against the cage and eventually Rivers drops back down to his feet.
Still in the clinch, Golov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Golov.
Golov gets through Rivers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golov.
A short uppercut from Golov.
Rivers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Golov on the inside.
Golov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Rivers to his knees! Golov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gendry Golov!
Gendry Golov is the new super heavyweight champion!
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