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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rivera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rivera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stephens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Stephens is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rivera can't fight it off and eventually Stephens manages to take the fight to the floor. Rivera looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stephens engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stephens is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stephens seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Stephens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivera wants to stand but Stephens is controlling the position.
Rivera trying to keep a closed guard but Stephens is proving a slippery customer.
#SU2#
Stephens stands and steps away. Rivera gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #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.#CL2#
Stephens takes the fight into the clinch.
Rivera pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stephens has Rivera pushed against the cage.
Rivera wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stephens gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rivera.
#BC2#
Stephens breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Stephens shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Rivera pushes Stephens off and gets back to his feet.#T3##TD2#
Stephens closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rivera to the mat! Rivera manages to get full guard. #ES#
Rivera pushes Stephens off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Stephens drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stephens 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.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stephens's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4##SU2#
Stephens stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Stephens just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivera throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stephens avoids it.#CL2#
Stephens gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Stephens pulls guard.
Stephens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stephens controlling Rivera's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Stephens dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rivera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stephens defends well and Rivera ends up having to push Stephens into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice cross by Stephens.
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.#TD2#
Stephens drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stephens trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Stephens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stephens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stephens controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera keeping full guard, as Stephens tries to pass. #T1#
Stephens wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving.
Stephens controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rivera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Stephens shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rivera's guard.
Stephens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stephens is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Stephens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rivera wants to sweep but no luck.
Stephens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rivera looking to control but Stephens passes into half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Rivera is defending against the submission attempts here by Stephens.
Stephens sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stephens thows a huge punch but Rivera dodges it nicely.
Stephens content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stephens goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Stephens throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rivera was covering up waiting for the punch and Stephens finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Rivera manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Stephens 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rivera is looking for a triangle but Stephens pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stephens forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Stephens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Rivera shoots for a takedown but Stephens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rivera blocks a leg kick.
Rivera throws a counter high kick but Stephens was just alert enough to avoid it.#TD2#
Stephens closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rivera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stephens.
Rivera tries to roll over but Stephens keeps him under control.
Rivera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stephens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stephens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stephens's back!
I really don't envy Stephens right now.
#T1#
Rivera gets his hands free as Stephens looks to control.
Rivera throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Stephens trying to control the hands but Rivera breaks the grip.
Rivera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rivera is looking to control Stephens but Stephens is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Stephens tries to break free.
#SUB#
Stephens defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Stephens preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rivera.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Rivera missing with strikes from the back.
Stephens holding on to Rivera's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Stephens is continuing to stall.
Stephens looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rivera.
Stephens tries to break free.
Stephens wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Rivera lands a shot to the body.
Stephens can't escape the position.
Rivera misses with punches from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rivera controlling the positon.
Stephens just looking to survive in the bad position.
Rivera doesn't have the hooks in and Stephens manages to turn into his guard.
Stephens showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Stephens throwing strikes from guard but Rivera blocks nicely.
Stephens is looking to work some ground and pound but Rivera has wrist control.
Stephens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivera is keeping the position for now.
Stephens wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving.
Hector Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeremy Stephens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Stephens gets to his feet - Rivera follows without any prompting.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Rivera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stephens 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Stephens!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Kyryliuk forces Rivera back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Kyryliuk jumps guard and drags Rivera to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kyryliuk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rivera won't allow Kyryliuk to sweep him here.
Rivera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rivera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kyryliuk works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kyryliuk is looking for a triangle but Rivera pushes his legs off easily.
Kyryliuk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rivera postures up.
#SUB2#
Kyryliuk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rivera stands up over Kyryliuk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyryliuk working a defensive guard here.
Rivera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rivera with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Rivera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rivera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rivera content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kyryliuk trying to control the position here.
Rivera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rivera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kyryliuk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kyryliuk looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kyryliuk shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kyryliuk was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Rivera throws Kyryliuk to one side and escapes!#T2##CL2#
Kyryliuk clinches.
Rivera goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kyryliuk prevents it.
Kyryliuk can't break the clinch.
Rivera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivera wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Kyryliuk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rivera tries to land a body kick
and Kyryliuk counters with a solid body kick.
Rivera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kyryliuk counters with a big head kick but Rivera shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyryliuk misses with a body kick. #T3##TD#
Rivera gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Kyryliuk has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rivera is on him like a limpet, forcing Kyryliuk back against the cage.
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 keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kyryliuk's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Kyryliuk is trying to trip Rivera. He has hold of a leg but Rivera is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kyryliuk persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Rivera uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kyryliuk looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rivera checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Rivera gets tackled into the cage by Kyryliuk. Kyryliuk maintains the clinch. #T4##TD#
Rivera is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kyryliuk can't fight it off and eventually Rivera manages to take the fight to the floor. Kyryliuk looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rivera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rivera trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyryliuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyryliuk being controlled here, momentarily.
Kyryliuk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rivera trying to control but Kyryliuk is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kyryliuk controls Rivera momentarily but Rivera frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oleksii Kyryliuk will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rivera wants to take the fight to the mat but Kyryliuk manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kyryliuk taking a breather.#TD2#
Kyryliuk pulls guard successfully.
Kyryliuk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rivera's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kyryliuk looking to control.
Rivera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kyryliuk works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Rivera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kyryliuk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Kyryliuk keeps moving.
Kyryliuk working a defensive guard here.
Kyryliuk keeping moving, preventing Rivera from controlling successfully.
Rivera throwing strikes from guard but Kyryliuk blocks nicely.
Rivera stopping the sweep attempt from Kyryliuk.
Rivera throws a big right hand that misses.
Rivera chips away with some ground and pound.
Rivera scoring with some ground and pound.
Rivera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kyryliuk keeping moving, preventing Rivera from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rivera preventing the sweep.
Kyryliuk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rivera. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Kyryliuk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rivera. #TD2#
Kyryliuk has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rivera clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kyryliuk is breathing heavily.
Kyryliuk is not going to allow Rivera to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Kyryliuk is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rivera defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rivera wants to control his opponent's hands but Kyryliuk gets his hands free. #T3#
Rivera is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kyryliuk has the hooks in. Rivera is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kyryliuk wants to control but Rivera is keeping busy.
Rivera tries to escape the position.
Hector Rivera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivera covering up well and avoiding damage.
Kyryliuk missing with punches from the back. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kyryliuk tightening his grip on Rivera, looking for the choke.
Kyryliuk is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
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 trying to control the hands but Kyryliuk breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleksii Kyryliuk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rivera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Kyryliuk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Rivera with that takedown attempt.
Rivera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kyryliuk pinned against the cage. Kyryliuk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kyryliuk closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Kyryliuk prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Kyryliuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Kyryliuk drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rivera manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kyryliuk is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kyryliuk lands an elbow that stopped Rivera in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Kyryliuk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Kyryliuk rushes Rivera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rivera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kyryliuk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivera checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Kyryliuk backs away, Rivera returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD2#
Kyryliuk shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rivera napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rivera is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rivera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kyryliuk is trying to control the action in half guard but Rivera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kyryliuk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rivera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rivera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Kyryliuk seems to be looking for submissions.
Kyryliuk prevents Rivera from improving his position.
Kyryliuk misses with a head shot. Rivera uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB#
Rivera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kyryliuk defends well.#SU2#
Kyryliuk stands up from Rivera's guard - Kyryliuk perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rivera shoots in looking for a takedown. Kyryliuk tries to sprawl out of it but Rivera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kyryliuk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kyryliuk feints the counter takedown.
Kyryliuk misses with a head kick.
Rivera feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Kyryliuk dives in and scores a takedown into Rivera's guard.
Hector Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oleksii Kyryliuk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Rivera working for a triangle but Kyryliuk defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleksii Kyryliuk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kyryliuk winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleksii Kyryliuk!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Rivera shoots in looking for a takedown. Khoramov tries to sprawl out of it but Rivera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Khoramov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rivera takes one on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Hector Rivera has been cut.#CL2#
Khoramov drives through and clinches with Rivera against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Khoramov has Rivera pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Khoramov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rivera tumbling to the mat - Khoramov dives into Rivera's guard.#ES#
Rivera wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
Namvar Khoramov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Khoramov does no damage.
Rivera swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Khoramov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Khoramov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Khoramov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rivera.
Khoramov trying to control the action but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Rivera is controlling Khoramov's trapped leg to prevent Khoramov from advancing to side control.#T2#
Rivera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Khoramov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Khoramov's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Khoramov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rivera's arms.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rivera is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Khoramov. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Rivera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
What can Khoramov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Khoramov trying to get back to his feet but Rivera is in full control for now.
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 with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Khoramov hold on?!
Rivera cracks Khoramov with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Khoramov from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Rivera lands a shot to the head.
Khoramov wants to control his opponent's hands but Rivera gets his hands free. #T3#
Rivera scores with punches from the back.
#SUB#
Rivera has managed to slip his arm under Khoramov's chin. This could be all over... yep, Khoramov is tapping out! Submission win for Rivera.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hector Rivera!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Rivera closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Rivera pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rivera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson lands with a nice combination. Rivera backs away looking to recover.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Rivera's ribs.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Rivera's head back.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Rivera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Donk. Johnson catches Rivera right on the button with a cross.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson lands with a cross. #ROC2#
Rivera is rocked!
Rivera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Rivera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rivera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rivera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rivera takes one to the chin there.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Rivera's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Rivera like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Rivera from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Richardson Jr gets a clinch. #TD2#
Richardson Jr has hold of one of Rivera's legs. Rivera is fighting the takedown attempt but Richardson Jr gets the trip and lands the takedown into 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 blocks an elbow strike.
Richardson Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Rivera has double underhooks. #TD#
Rivera gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivera thows a huge punch but Richardson Jr dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Rivera wants to work for an arm triangle but Richardson Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Richardson Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Richardson Jr missing with punches from the bottom.
Rivera takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Richardson Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rivera. #T1#
Rivera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Rivera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Richardson Jr wants to control but Rivera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rivera is nestled in close to Richardson Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Richardson Jr keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rivera slips a nice elbow through Richardson Jr's hands, connecting with Richardson Jr's forehead.
Richardson Jr throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rivera is stalling here. Richardson Jr is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rivera seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Richardson Jr has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rivera regains half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Richardson Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rivera is just riding it out for now. Richardson Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Rivera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richardson Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Richardson Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rivera trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Richardson Jr manages to pass to mount!
#T3#
Richardson Jr looking to control but Rivera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Richardson Jr prevents Rivera from getting the reversal.
Poor strikes thrown by Richardson Jr there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Richardson Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Richardson Jr landing punches.
Richardson Jr wants to control the pace but Rivera is squirming around nicely.
Rivera holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Richardson Jr tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T4#
Rivera is squirming around, avoiding Richardson Jr's attempts to control the action.
Richardson Jr misses with a head shot.
Richardson Jr throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rivera is squirming around, avoiding Richardson Jr's attempts to control the action.
Richardson Jr thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Richardson Jr working Rivera over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonah Richardson Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Rivera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Richardson Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rivera is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Richardson Jr asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SU2#
Richardson Jr stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rivera shoots in looking for a takedown. Richardson Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Rivera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richardson Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Richardson Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Richardson Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Richardson Jr 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.
Rivera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivera is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Richardson Jr is defending well.
Rivera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Richardson Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Richardson Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rivera quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Rivera manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Richardson Jr keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Richardson Jr looking to stall.
Richardson Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2##TD2#
Richardson Jr has picked Rivera up - he's going for a ride! Richardson Jr dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Rivera has one foot on Richardson Jr's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Richardson Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Rivera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Richardson Jr clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Richardson Jr has Rivera pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Richardson Jr pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rivera tumbling to the mat - Richardson Jr dives into Rivera's guard.
Richardson Jr trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rivera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rivera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Richardson Jr wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving.
Rivera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Richardson Jr landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rivera wants to improve his position but instead Richardson Jr has moved into half guard.
#SU2#
Richardson Jr decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Richardson Jr misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Rivera counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Richardson Jr kicks off Rivera and gets to his feet.
Richardson Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rivera.#CL2#
Richardson Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonah Richardson Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Richardson Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rivera looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Richardson Jr trying to control the action but Rivera is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Richardson Jr stands up and beckons Rivera to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rivera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Richardson Jr did well to prevent Rivera getting side control.#T1#
Rivera thows a huge punch but Richardson Jr dodges it nicely.
Richardson Jr trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Richardson Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Richardson Jr wants to get back to his feet but Rivera is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
Richardson Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rivera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Richardson Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rivera has managed to get both his arms back between Richardson Jr's legs - danger averted.
Richardson Jr trying to control the position.
Richardson Jr throws a couple of heel strikes.
Rivera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #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.#SUB2#
Richardson Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Richardson Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rivera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rivera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Richardson Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jonah Richardson Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rivera's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Richardson Jr keeping moving, preventing Rivera from controlling successfully.
Richardson Jr controlling Rivera's posture.
Rivera with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rivera 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.
Rivera lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Rivera throws an elbow that misses. Richardson Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rivera's guard. Nice move by Richardson Jr!#REVB#
Rivera keeping moving, preventing Richardson Jr from controlling successfully. #ES#
Rivera has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Richardson Jr has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Rivera is fighting off a takedown attempt but Richardson Jr is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rivera to the mat. Rivera regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Rivera pushes Richardson Jr off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Richardson Jr feints and as Rivera raises his hands in defense, Richardson Jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Richardson Jr wants to stand but Rivera is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rivera has Richardson Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richardson Jr trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Rivera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Richardson Jr 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonah Richardson Jr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Burch closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rivera's guard.
Burch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rivera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burch is working Rivera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Burch trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Burch tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivera is retaining full guard.
Burch passes Rivera's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Burch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rivera on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Burch is trying to control. Rivera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burch throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rivera to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Burch with a nice head shot there.#T1##SUB#
Rivera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Burch drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rivera manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burch has Rivera in his guard.#REVR#
Burch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Burch 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 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#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rivera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burch pulls Rivera in to control the position.
Rivera throwing strikes from guard but Burch blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burch wants to sweep here but Rivera controlling him for the moment.
Rivera trying to control the position from guard on top but Burch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rivera manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Rivera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burch is one step ahead there. #T3#
Burch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Burch works over Rivera with some ground and pound from guard.
Burch connects with a couple of short punches.
Burch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC2#
Rivera is rocked!
Burch passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Burch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Burch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4##SUB2#
Burch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rivera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Burch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rivera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ground and pound from Burch seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donovan Burch dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rivera is defended easily by Burch.#TD2#
Burch shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Burch showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera is looking for a sweep. Burch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Burch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Burch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Burch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burch stops Rivera from getting back to his feet.
Burch working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Burch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rivera is just riding it out for now. Burch eventually gives up the hold.
Rivera is in trouble now - Burch has advanced to mount!
Burch is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rivera can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Rivera is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Burch lands a big shot there that rocks Rivera but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB2#
Rivera defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Burch.
Burch unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Rivera wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Burch celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donovan Burch!
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