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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Tyson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rivera sprawls well initially but Tyson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tyson trying to mount his opponent but Rivera defends it. #SUB2#
Tyson seems to be looking for submissions.
Tyson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Rivera defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tyson.
Rivera is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rivera tries to hold on but Tyson postures up.
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.#SUB2#
Tyson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rivera is on top in guard.
Tyson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivera is one step ahead there. #T1#
Rivera lands a couple of digs.
Tyson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rivera tries to roll over but Tyson keeps him under control.
Tyson tries to pass to full mount but Rivera defends it. #SUB2#
Tyson 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 Tyson.
Tyson wants to pass to mount but Rivera is defending the position.
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.#T2##SUB2#
Tyson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rivera wants to improve his position but Tyson is controlling well.
Tyson uses his free foot to push down on Rivera's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rivera. #SUB2#
Tyson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rivera is now in Tyson's guard. A big mistake from Tyson there, giving up the dominant position! #T3#
Tyson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rivera manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Rivera looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivera, not yet.
Rivera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tyson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivera is retaining full guard.
Tyson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rivera's guard.
Tyson passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Tyson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rivera has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rivera!
Tyson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rivera manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Tyson wants to pass the guard but Rivera is keeping the position.#T4#
Rivera is trying to control the position but Tyson postures up.
Tyson wants to pass the guard but Rivera is keeping the position.
Tyson won't allow Rivera to sweep him here.
Tyson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivera is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Tyson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Tyson dives in and scores a takedown into Rivera's guard.
Tyson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tyson is pushing down on Rivera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rivera is fighting to maintain full guard but Tyson has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Tyson is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Tyson is working for a kimura but Rivera is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Rivera keeping full guard, as Tyson tries to pass.
Tyson stops Rivera from standing up.
Rivera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tyson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Tyson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Tyson tries for a kimura but Rivera is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Tyson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rivera has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tyson but great work by Rivera.
Tyson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rivera off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Tyson looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Rivera right now.
#SUB2#
Rivera fending off the submission attempt from Tyson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Tyson is looking for the choke from the back position but Rivera is controlling his hands well. #T3#
Rivera manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tyson's guard. Nice work there by Rivera.
Tyson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Tyson wants to work for an arm triangle but Rivera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Rivera trying to hold on to Tyson's head to control him but Tyson postures up.
Tyson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rivera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4##SUB2#
Tyson is trying to work for a kimura but Rivera is defending well.
Tyson works his way into side control.
Ross Tyson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rivera is looking to reverse the position.
Tyson is trying to move to mount but Rivera reverses beautifully and ends up in Tyson's guard.
Tyson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivera working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tyson's head.#SUB2#
Tyson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rivera escapes and throws Tyson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Tyson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rivera!#SUB2#
Tyson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rivera, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Tyson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rivera!#T1##SUB2#
Tyson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rivera is now in Tyson's guard. A big mistake from Tyson there, giving up the dominant position!
Rivera working some strikes from top position.
Rivera is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tyson wants to sweep but no luck.
Rivera stands up over Tyson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Tyson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rivera passes into half guard.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rivera tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T2#
Rivera slips a nice elbow through Tyson's hands, connecting with Tyson's forehead.
Tyson is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Rivera there.
Rivera tries to stand and escape but Tyson is controlling the position.
Tyson tries to get to full guard but Rivera has control of the leg.
Tyson moves into full guard.
Rivera is looking to stand up but Tyson won't let him. #T3#
Tyson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tyson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rivera scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tyson is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Tyson has gone for a leg lock! Rivera slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tyson's guard.#REVR#
Rivera would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rivera working some strikes from top position.
Rivera has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Rivera scoring with some ground and pound.
Rivera works over Tyson with some ground and pound from guard.
Tyson wants to sweep here but Rivera controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rivera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyson wants to sweep but no luck.
Rivera is working Tyson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Tyson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyson 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norberto Rivera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tyson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Tyson!
During a confident post fight interview, Ross Tyson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Diaz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Norberto Rivera has been cut.
Diaz tries to clinch but Rivera is having none of it.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Rivera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rivera enables Diaz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rivera manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Diaz trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Rivera wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Diaz is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz trying to control the action but Rivera is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diaz is working for a kimura but Rivera is defending it quite comfortably.
Rivera controlling the position well. #T1#
Diaz content to control rather than advance.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
Diaz is thwarting Rivera's attempts to control the position.
Diaz trying to control from Rivera's half guard. Rivera has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rivera working a defensive guard here.
Diaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz jabs Rivera to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Rivera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Diaz gets a takedown into half guard.
Rivera tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Diaz manages to move to mount!
#T4##SUB2#
Diaz wants to finish this one by submission but Rivera is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Diaz.
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diaz avoids the attempt from Rivera to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Diaz gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#CL2#
Diaz forces Rivera back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Norberto Rivera's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Diaz scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rivera's head.#CL2#
Diaz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rivera tries for a takedown but Diaz manages to get underhooks.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rivera can't get the takedown.
Diaz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rivera or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera has Diaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norberto Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rivera has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Rivera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Rivera counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Diaz pulls guard successfully.
#T1##SUB2#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rivera defends it easily.#ES2#
Diaz has his feet on Rivera's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Rivera avoids them all with ease.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Rivera circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rivera circles away quickly and effectively.#T2##TD2#
Diaz shoots in and bounces Rivera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivera is keeping the position for now.
Diaz won't allow Rivera to sweep him here.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivera is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Rivera controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Rivera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Rivera is proving a slippery customer.
Mario Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rivera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Diaz working for submissions but it's allowed Rivera to get to half guard.
Rivera working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Rivera is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.#SU#
Rivera stands up out of the half guard.
Rivera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Norberto Rivera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz jabs at Rivera's body.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rivera on the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rivera, pushing him back against the cage.
Rivera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diaz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Norberto Rivera's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Rivera got wobbled bad by a big combination! Diaz presses forward with punches and knees until Rivera stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Rivera closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Diaz!
A victorious Mario Diaz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Franks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rivera's guard.
Franks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rivera controlling the position.
Franks trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Franks preventing the sweep.
Franks postures up and lands a big shot to Rivera's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom. #T1#
Rivera 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 ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Franks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Franks working his ground and pound in the gym.
Rivera is refusing to be controlled, as Franks sits in half guard.
Franks looks winded!
Rivera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rivera wants to sweep here but Franks controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Franks 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.
Franks trying to move into half guard but instead Rivera has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Franks has momentary wrist control but Rivera slips an elbow through the middle.
Rivera scoring with some ground and pound.
Franks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rivera postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rivera's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Rivera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rivera keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Franks's head.
Rivera is working Franks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rivera lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rivera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rivera working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rivera 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.
Rivera stands up over Franks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rivera working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Franks's head.
Franks has control of Rivera's left arm, preventing Rivera from doing any damage.
Rivera lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Franks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rivera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Rivera postures up.
Rivera is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Franks is trying to control the position but Rivera postures up.
Rivera trying to stand up but can't free himself from Franks's guard.
Rivera postures up and lands a big shot to Franks's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivera makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rivera with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rivera makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norberto Rivera dominated that round.
That's time! Rivera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Franks tries to clinch but Rivera is having none of it.
Rivera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franks can do to turn this around?#CL#
Rivera moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Rivera tightens his grip and picks Franks up, before dumping him to the ground. Franks manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Franks has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rivera is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Franks jumps guard.
Rivera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rivera is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rivera postures up.
Rivera wants to stand but Franks is controlling his posture from full guard.
Norberto Rivera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franks is breathing heavily.#T1#
Rivera scoring with some ground and pound.
Rivera is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rivera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rivera landing with the ground and pound.
Rivera scoring with some ground and pound.
Rivera throwing strikes but missing.
Rivera works over Franks with some ground and pound from guard.
Rivera is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2##SUB2#
Franks is looking for a triangle but Rivera pushes his legs off easily.
Rivera is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Franks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rivera distracts Franks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rivera cracks Franks with a solid left hand.
Rivera wanted to stand there but Franks had control of the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rivera's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rivera working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rivera keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Franks's head.#T3##ES2#
Franks has his feet on Rivera's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Franks looking to score a takedown here. Rivera is defending well but Franks drives through and ends up in Rivera's guard.#ES#
Rivera is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rivera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Franks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Rivera ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rivera no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his 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.
Rivera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Rivera decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Franks looks for the body kick but Rivera saw that one coming. #TD2#
Franks 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.
Franks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Franks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Franks looking to sit in guard and control but Rivera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rivera chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norberto Rivera 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#
Rivera blocks a head kick by Franks.
Rivera tries to counter by clinching up but Franks breaks away and moves out of range.
Rivera misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Franks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Franks. #BC2#
Franks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Franks drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Rivera wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Franks drives through with a takedown into Rivera's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Rivera manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Rivera misses with a head kick.
Norberto Rivera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Franks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rivera is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Rivera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rivera regains half guard.
Rivera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rivera trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Franks trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franks slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rivera pulls Franks in close to his closed guard and prevents Franks from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Rivera has Franks up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3##TD2#
Franks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rivera uses from the top position.
Rivera landing some decent shots from guard. #SU#
Rivera stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rivera blocks a head kick by Franks.
Rivera drops down looking for a counter takedown but Franks sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Franks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Franks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Rivera is doing well to control the position and prevent Franks from advancing to side control.
Franks is just content to waste time from the top position. Rivera takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rivera pulls Franks in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Norberto Rivera.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rivera, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norberto Rivera!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Amore misses the shot to the body.
Rivera tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Amore manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Amore feints and as Rivera raises his hands in defense, Amore changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rivera is pulling down on Amore's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Amore accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rivera looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivera, not yet.
Rivera pulls Amore in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera 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.
Rivera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rivera enables Amore to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rivera manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Amore being controlled here momentarily.
Rivera 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Amore working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rivera is working hard here to advance position.
Rivera pulls Amore in close to his closed guard and prevents Amore from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Rivera lands an upkick as Amore stands over him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rivera is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Rivera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU#
Rivera gets to his feet - Amore follows without any prompting.
Amore moves in looking to clinch but Rivera pushes him off.
Rivera has a takedown stuffed.#T3##TD2#
Amore is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rivera's half guard.
Amore looks winded!
Rivera keeping control of the position.
Rivera wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Rivera manages to get to full guard.
Amore preventing the sweep. #ES#
Rivera has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Amore is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Amore is looking to break free of the clinch but Rivera has double underhooks.
Rivera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rivera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Amore gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norberto Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Rivera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Rivera gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Amore is standing up over Rivera. Rivera looks to escape but Amore dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hunter Amore will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Amore closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rivera's guard.#ES#
Rivera wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Amore scores with a takedown into Rivera's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivera controlling Amore's posture.
Amore is breathing heavily.#ES#
Rivera kicks Amore off and gets to his feet. #T1##TD2#
Rivera gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Rivera has his feet on Amore's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
Rivera moves into range and clinches up with Amore.#BC#
Rivera breaks from the clinch.
Amore tries to clinch but Rivera moves out of range. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Amore.
Rivera sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Rivera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Amore's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Amore's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivera softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Rivera. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Rivera lands punches and elbows. #SUB#
Rivera is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Amore defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rivera scores with punches from the back.
#T3#
Amore is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rivera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rivera loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Amore hold on?
Rivera connects with a big shot to the side of Amore's head.
Rivera is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Rivera punches Amore on the ear.
Rivera lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Amore.
Rivera has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Amore.
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.#SUB#
Rivera is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T4#
Rivera landing with strikes. #SUB#
Amore showing good submission defense here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivera lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Rivera scores with strikes from the back.
Rivera lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Amore is trying to remain composed but Rivera is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norberto Rivera 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#
Rivera misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Amore shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Rivera is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Amore presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Amore gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rivera.
Rivera is looking for a takedown.
Amore is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rivera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amore can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rivera has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Amore uses from the top position.
Amore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Amore tries to stand but Rivera is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Rivera has Amore pulled in close to control his posture.
Amore trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amore throws a strike but Rivera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Rivera stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rivera swats away the attempt to clinch by Amore.
Rivera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
A slow jab from Amore misses its intended target.
Rivera attempts a counter takedown but Amore avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Amore shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rivera is trying to defend but Amore finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Rivera pushes Amore off and gets back to his feet.
Hunter Amore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Rivera clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Rivera breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Rivera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Amore's half guard.
Amore has hold of Rivera's hands but Rivera slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Rivera working the head and body with strikes.
Rivera is nestled in close to Amore, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rivera landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rivera stops Amore from getting back to his feet.
Rivera lands with a punch from half guard.
Rivera lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Amore taking some punishment here, with Rivera in his half guard. #SU#
Rivera decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T4#
Amore blocks the body kick.
Rivera fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norberto Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Rivera forces Amore back against the cage and clinches.
Amore is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Rivera gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Amore regains guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norberto Rivera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rivera 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norberto Rivera!
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