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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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