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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Velez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rivera but Rivera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Velez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rivera counters with a right hand to the body.
Rivera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#KD2#
Rivera lands a big head kick that sends Velez tumbling to the mat! Rivera takes a step backwards and waves Velez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Velez is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Shayne Velez has been cut.
Rivera throws an overhand right that has Velez reeling! Rivera follows up with more punches and Velez is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iman Rivera!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Rivera fails to land with a series of punches.
Villarreal tries to counter with a takedown but Rivera is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Rivera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Villarreal was covering up waiting for the punch and Rivera finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rivera is fighting to break Villarreal's control of his arms but Villarreal is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Villarreal continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villarreal really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Rivera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Villarreal pulls Rivera in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rivera closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Villarreal quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Villarreal has one foot on Rivera's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rivera looks winded!
Villarreal scores with a one two! Rivera had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD#
Villarreal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rivera did well to prevent Villarreal getting side control.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Villarreal is trying for a kimura here. Rivera looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Villarreal wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hunter Villarreal!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Snyder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rivera looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Snyder gets a takedown into half guard.
Snyder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Snyder slips a nice elbow through Rivera's hands, connecting with Rivera's forehead.#SUB#
Snyder is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rivera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snyder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Snyder is working for a kimura but Rivera is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB#
Snyder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Snyder seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Snyder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SU#
Snyder decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
Snyder closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rivera bucks up and tries to throw Snyder off but instead Snyder has got his back!#SUB#
Snyder sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Rivera taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jim Snyder!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Sanchez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sanchez wants it to stay on the feet.
Sanchez dives in for a single leg takedown but Rivera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Rivera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanchez sprawls well. Sanchez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rivera gets slowly back to his feet.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Rivera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rivera sprawls well. Rivera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Iman Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rivera but Rivera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rivera appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Sanchez dives in and scores a takedown into Rivera's guard.
Rivera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivera wants to sweep but no luck.
Rivera is trying to hold Sanchez in close to prevent damage but Sanchez has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Rivera is having none of it. #T2#
Sanchez is nestled in close to Rivera, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Rivera actively working from the bottom here.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivera keeps working.
Sanchez works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Sanchez is working to tighten his grip on Rivera's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Rivera has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Sanchez is really squeezing tight and eventually Rivera passes out! Sanchez breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Roberto Sanchez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Rivera shoots for a takedown but Davis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rivera looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
Rivera misses with a combination
enabling Davis to counter with a crisp jab.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Davis scores with a takedown into Rivera's guard.
Rivera is wriggling around but Davis manages to pass to half guard.
Davis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Rivera has hold of Davis's hands but Davis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Davis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Davis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Davis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Davis stalling. #SUB#
Davis is working for a submission of some sort.
#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.
It looks like Davis is going to stand back up.
#SUB#
Davis wants to work for an arm triangle but Rivera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Davis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rivera's head.
Davis working Rivera over with strikes.
Rivera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Davis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Davis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rivera's head.
Davis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Davis tries to stand and escape but Rivera is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Davis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rivera to the ground. Davis is now in Rivera's guard.
Davis with a nice head shot there.
Davis with a nice head shot there.
Davis wants to stand but Rivera has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rivera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Davis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Davis throws a big right hand that misses.
Davis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Davis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Davis lands in his opponent's guard.
Davis is in close to Rivera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Davis lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryon Davis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Rivera shows good takedown defense.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Davis but Davis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Rivera shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davis wants to get back to striking at distance but Rivera won't allow it.
Davis can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Davis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Davis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Davis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rivera is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Davis is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rivera is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bryon Davis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Rivera closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sanchez quickly recovers to half guard.
Rivera looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sanchez has his hands clasped together around Rivera's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rivera is working away from the top position though.
Sanchez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Sanchez wants to control but Rivera is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Rivera closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Rivera has Sanchez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rivera pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sanchez tumbling to the mat - Rivera dives into Sanchez's guard.#SUB#
Sanchez has his foot on Rivera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rivera works his way back into a safe position though.
Rivera stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.#T2#
Sanchez pulls Rivera in close to prevent any damage.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rivera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Rivera is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Sanchez has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rivera is looking to defend but Sanchez has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rivera! Sanchez pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rivera taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leopoldo Sanchez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Rich shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rich showed some decent athleticism there.
Rivera keeping control of the position.
Rich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rivera defending well though.
Rich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rivera is trying to stand.
Rivera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rich drops an elbow to the side of Rivera's head.
Rich throwing shots but Rivera is blocking nicely.
Rich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rivera looks winded!#T1#
Rich lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rivera wants to control but Rich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rivera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rich.
Rich lands strikes from half guard.
Rich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rivera is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rich scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rich.
Rich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Rich there. #T2#
Rich is keen to just control but Rivera is a slippery customer.
Rich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rivera defending well though.
Rich drops an elbow to the side of Rivera's head.
Rich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rich thows a huge punch but Rivera dodges it nicely.
Rivera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rivera's head.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rivera is looking to control Rich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rivera avoid being mounted?
Rich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Rich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rivera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rivera flicks out a counter leg kick but Rich steps away.#CL#
Rich closes the distance and clinches.
Rivera stalls.
Rich is trying to maintain a safe position but Rivera gets an underhook and turns Rich into the cage.
Rivera jumps guard but Rich turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Rich jumps guard and drags Rivera to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rich has his hands on Rivera's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Rich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rivera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rich is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
Rich is nestled in close to Rivera, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rivera misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've been informed that Rivera has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rich lands with a punch from half guard.
Rich looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rivera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rich looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolando Rich dominated that round.
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#
Rich slaps away a takedown attempt from Rivera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Rivera looks to move away, Rich throws a big counter combo but Rivera just gets out of the way.
Rich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rivera is fending him off so far but Rich persists. Nope, Rivera circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Rich feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rivera is looking to stand back up but Rich counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rivera. #REVB#
Well, if Rich is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivera can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rich seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rolando Rich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivera is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Rivera looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Rivera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rich.
Rich trying to control from half guard but Rivera is working away.
Rich scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rivera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rich lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rivera taking some punishment here, with Rich in his half guard.
Rich really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rich takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rivera is looking for a sweep. Rich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rivera trying to control here.
Rich lands with a punch from half guard.
Rich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rivera tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T3#
Rivera taking some punishment here, with Rich in his half guard. #SUB#
Rich is looking for a kimura but Rivera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rich to get the leverage.
Rich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rivera's head.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rich is thwarting Rivera's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rich lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Rich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rivera is pressed up against the cage. Rich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rivera down to the mat. Rivera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rolando Rich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Rivera tries to keep at a distance but Rich has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4##BC2#
Rivera manages to break the clinch.
Rich is looking to clinch but Rivera is avoiding it.
Rich shoots in for a takedown but Rivera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolando Rich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rich shoots for a takedown but Rivera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Iman Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rich scores with a head kick. Rivera tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rich cracks Rivera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Rich tries to keep at a distance but Rivera has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rich keeps control of Rivera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolando Rich 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##CL#
Rich takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rivera avoids a wild elbow strike from Rich.
Rich is trying to drag Rivera to the mat but Rivera just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rivera is pressed up against the cage. Rich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rivera down to the mat. Rivera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Rivera does no damage.
Rivera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rich shoots for a double leg takedown but Rivera sprawls well. He's pushed Rich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolando Rich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1##CL2#
Rivera has Rich up against the cage in a clinch.
Rich lands a shoulder strike.
Rivera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rivera just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rich wants to take the fight to the mat but Rivera manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rivera is pressed up against the cage. Rich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rivera down to the mat. Rivera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rich goes for a double leg but Rivera avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rivera continues to drive forward.
Rivera tries a head kick but it misses.
Rich went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Rich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rivera as he avoids it easily.
Rivera doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rich counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rivera. #TD#
Rich drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rich with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3##SUB2#
Rivera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rivera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rich working some strikes from top position.
Rich stops Rivera from standing up.
Rich scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rich throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rivera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rivera doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rich darts in looking for a takedown but Rivera gets double underhooks and turns Rich into the cage.
Rivera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rivera shoots and misses
and Rich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rich tries to clinch but Rivera moves out of range.
Rivera tries for a takedown but Rich circles away easily
letting Rich counter with a right hand.
Rich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rivera swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Rivera moves into range and clinches up with Rich.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rich can't get the takedown.
Rich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rivera just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Rivera breaks the clinch.
Iman Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rolando Rich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rivera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rich thinks about countering with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Iman Rivera.
I think Rich 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolando Rich!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Rivera looks to land a body kick but Wiggins moved away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wiggins or perhaps it was just good defense by Rivera, which made it look bad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wiggins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rivera throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Wiggins moves into the clinch.
Wiggins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rivera.#TD#
Wiggins gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Rivera kicks off Wiggins and gets to his feet.
Iman Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wiggins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rivera tries to counter with a clinch but Wiggins shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Rivera closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Rivera pulls Wiggins into guard.
#T1#
Wiggins cracks Rivera with a solid left hand.
Rivera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wiggins wanted to stand there but Rivera had control of the position.
Wiggins postures up.
Wiggins postures up in Rivera's guard and throws a big left but Rivera blocks it.
Rivera looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivera, not yet. #SUB2#
Rivera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wiggins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wiggins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rivera looks winded!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wiggins cracks Rivera with a solid left hand.
Wiggins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wiggins postures up.
Rivera is wriggling around but Wiggins manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wiggins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wiggins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rivera trying to control from the bottom.
Rivera is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wiggins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rivera has hold of Wiggins's hands but Wiggins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rivera is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wiggins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rivera taking some punishment here, with Wiggins in his half guard. #T3##SUB#
Wiggins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SU#
Wiggins gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Wiggins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rivera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wiggins closes the distance but Rivera moves to the side #TD2#
and Rivera counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wiggins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rivera manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Wiggins with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Wiggins postures up and lands a big shot to Rivera's brow.
Wiggins is in close to Rivera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wiggins lands a couple of elbows.
Wiggins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rivera's head.
Wiggins with a nice head shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivera trying to control the position.
Wiggins connects with a couple of short punches.
Wiggins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wiggins landing with the ground and pound.
Wiggins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera is trying to keep Wiggins in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Wiggins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Wiggins clinches up with Rivera and pushes him back against the cage.
Wiggins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rivera is pressed up against the cage. Wiggins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rivera down to the mat. Rivera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rivera keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Wiggins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rivera napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Check out the look on Wiggins's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiggins working the ground and pound.
Rivera tries to improve position but can't.
Wiggins working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Rivera can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Wiggins lands a nice forearm strike.
Rivera is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wiggins in side control lands a decent elbow. #SU#
Wiggins stands up and beckons Rivera to his feet.
Peter Wiggins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Wiggins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rivera, pushing him back against the cage.
Wiggins goes for a takedown attempt but Rivera pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Wiggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Rivera shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2#
Wiggins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wiggins.
Rivera trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wiggins's guard.
Wiggins looking for a sweep. Not yet Wiggins, not yet.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Wiggins keeps moving. #T3#
Rivera is looking to pass into half guard but Wiggins pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wiggins is in guard.#REVR#
Wiggins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wiggins lands a couple of elbows.
Wiggins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wiggins wanted to stand there but Rivera had control of the position.
Wiggins landing with the ground and pound.
Wiggins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivera can do to turn this around?
Wiggins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wiggins 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.
Wiggins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wiggins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Wiggins postures up and lands a big shot to Rivera's brow.
Wiggins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wiggins chips away with some ground and pound.
Wiggins works over Rivera with some ground and pound from guard.
Wiggins wanted to stand there but Rivera had control of the position.
Wiggins lands a couple of digs.#SU#
Wiggins stands up from Rivera's guard - Wiggins perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Wiggins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wiggins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Wiggins dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Wiggins has managed to clinch.
Wiggins is trying to pull guard but Rivera has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Rivera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Rivera gets the takedown into side control.
Wiggins prevents Rivera from moving into mount.
Rivera wants to stand but Wiggins is controlling his arm.
Wiggins tries to bench press Rivera off him but Rivera keeps the position.
Rivera wants to stand but Wiggins has his arm trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Wiggins works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T1#
Wiggins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rivera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rivera's back!
Rivera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Can Rivera hold on?! Wiggins is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#SUB#
Wiggins is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rivera tries to escape but Wiggins has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wiggins lands shots from the back. #SUB#
Rivera defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T2##SUB#
Wiggins looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Rivera taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Peter Wiggins!
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