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Event:
RRFC Challengers 30
Date: Mar 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Mueller throws a low kick but Greaves moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Mueller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mueller stalling. #SUB2#
Greaves is defending against the submission attempts here by Mueller.
Mueller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mueller slips a nice elbow through Greaves's hands, connecting with Greaves's forehead.#SUB#
Greaves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mueller pulls his head out easily.
Greaves on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Mueller is looking to take a break and control but Greaves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mueller seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mueller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mueller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mueller stalling.
Mueller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Greaves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mueller slips a nice elbow through Greaves's hands, connecting with Greaves's forehead.
Mueller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Greaves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mueller pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Greaves is defending against the submission attempts here by Mueller.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mueller lands strikes from half guard.
Greaves taking some punishment here, with Mueller in his half guard.
Mueller is looking to advance position but Greaves won't allow it.
Greaves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mueller is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Greaves is not content to let Mueller control the position.
Greaves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mueller is working away from the top position though.
Greaves is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mueller 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.
Mueller lands with a punch from half guard.
Mueller lands strikes from half guard.
Mueller is thwarting Greaves's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mueller prevents Greaves from standing back up.
Mueller is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mueller with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mueller wants to pass the guard but Greaves is defending well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Mueller seems to be working for a kimura but Greaves defends the submission attempt.
Greaves is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mueller scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mueller tries to pass to full mount but Greaves defends it. #SUB2#
Mueller seems to be working for a kimura but Greaves defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mueller is trying to control the action in half guard but Greaves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Mueller dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Greaves is looking to clinch.
Greaves cracks a nice hook into Mueller's ribs.#CL2#
Mueller rushes Greaves and presses him up against the cage.
Greaves has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mueller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mueller is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Greaves breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mueller.
Mueller lands an elbow.
Greaves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mueller content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
Mueller tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Greaves takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mueller cracks Greaves with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Greaves sneaks back into half guard.
Greaves is not content to let Mueller control the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Greaves looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mueller wants to pass to mount but Greaves is defending the position. #SUB#
Greaves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Greaves is trying to stand.
Mueller drops an elbow to the side of Greaves's head.
Greaves tries to kick Mueller off but Mueller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mueller is trying to control the action in half guard but Greaves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Mueller working the head and body with strikes.
Mueller performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mueller working over Greaves with some ground and pound. Greaves looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Greaves has hold of Mueller's hands but Mueller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mueller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greaves keeps working. #SUB#
Greaves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mueller pulls his head out easily. #SU2#
Mueller postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Greaves to stand up.
Greaves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4##TD2#
Mueller shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Greaves napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A lull in the action here as Mueller stalls from top position.
Mueller landing strikes.
Greaves tries to bench press Mueller off him but Mueller keeps the position. #SU2#
Mueller stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Greaves shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mueller as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Mueller has closed the distance and engaged Greaves in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Greaves has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Greaves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Greaves ducks right into an uppercut from Mueller.
A left and a right from Mueller both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Mueller clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Mueller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Mueller feints a jab promting Greaves to slip. Mueller then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Greaves slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Greaves dives in for a single leg takedown but Mueller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Mueller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Greaves scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mueller slips a jab and a cross from Greaves.
Greaves throws a series of punches but Mueller moves out of range.
Greaves connects with a high kick.
Mueller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mueller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mueller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mueller throws a combination. Greaves tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mueller blocks a head kick by Greaves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mueller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greaves throws a wild body kick that Mueller sees coming a mile off.
Mueller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Greaves takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1##TD2#
Mueller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Greaves looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Greaves is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mueller has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Greaves taking punishment in the form of punches.
Greaves might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Greaves stops Mueller from passing to mount.
Greaves regains half guard.
Greaves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mueller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greaves keeping moving, preventing Mueller from controlling successfully.
Mueller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mueller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mueller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB#
Greaves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mueller defends well.#SUB#
Greaves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mueller distracts Greaves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mueller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Greaves's head.
Greaves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mueller working some strikes from top position.
Mueller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mueller lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Mueller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Greaves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maurice Mueller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mueller landing with the ground and pound.
Mueller stays in close to Greaves's body and controls the position.
Greaves is trying to control the position but Mueller postures up.
Mueller looking to pass the guard.
Mueller lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Greaves keeping moving, preventing Mueller from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Mueller moves into range and clinches up with Greaves.#TD2#
Mueller pulls guard successfully.
Mueller pulls Greaves in close to prevent any damage.
Rick Greaves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Greaves drops back looking for a leg! Mueller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mueller manages to kick Greaves off! Greaves jumps back into Mueller's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maurice Mueller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mueller 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 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurice Mueller!
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 23
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Greaves dives in and grabs De Jong's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Jong pushes down on Greaves's head and hops out.
De Jong with the counter takedown but Greaves avoids it easily.
Greaves looks for a takedown but De Jong sprawls well.
De Jong shoots and misses
and Greaves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Greaves scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Greaves fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Jong avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Greaves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greaves connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greaves throws a head kick but De Jong moves out of range.
Greaves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rick Greaves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greaves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Jong as he jumps to the side. #T1##TD#
Greaves closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De Jong's guard.
De Jong is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
De Jong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Jong throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
De Jong has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Greaves should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, De Jong has tightened it up now! Greaves should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stefan De Jong!
An out of breath Stefan De Jong thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Osokoljen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Rick Greaves has been cut.
Greaves throws a series of punches but Osokoljen avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Greaves.
Osokoljen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Osokoljen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greaves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Osokoljen throws a right and a left that Greaves avoids nicely.
Osokoljen cracks Greaves with a right hand to the side of the head.
Greaves throws a hook to the side of Osokoljen's head but Osokoljen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Greaves shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Osokoljen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Osokoljen wants to get back to his feet but Greaves is dominant here and he's now got Osokoljen's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
I would not like to be Osokoljen right now.
Osokoljen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Osokoljen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Greaves on the ground.
Osokoljen just trying to survive but Greaves is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Greaves gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Greaves has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Osokoljen is in real trouble here. Greaves gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Osokoljen is tapping out! Greaves wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rick Greaves!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Vikkus avoids the body shot from Greaves.
#CL2#
Vikkus moves into the clinch successfully.
Vikkus stalling against the cage.
Greaves is looking to take this one to the mat.
Greaves drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vikkus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Greaves breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Greaves bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Vikkus bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Vikkus tries to sprawl but Greaves drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Vikkus pushes Greaves off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vikkus shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Greaves shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vikkus sprawls well. Vikkus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Greaves gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Greaves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greaves lands a right hook to the body.
Vikkus throws a sloppy head kick and Greaves moves out of range easily. #TD#
Greaves darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vikkus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Greaves's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Greaves's back!
Greaves is breathing heavily.
Vikkus keeps control of the position easily here as Greaves tries to buck him off.
Vikkus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vikkus punches the canvas rather than the man. #T2#
Greaves wants to get back to his feet.
Vikkus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Greaves's body.
#SUB2#
Vikkus is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Greaves defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Greaves is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T3#
Vikkus has good solid back control here. #ES#
Greaves manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Greaves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vikkus.
Vikkus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Greaves. #CL2#
Vikkus clinches.
Greaves trying to control the position but instead, Vikkus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Greaves into the cage.#T4##BC#
Greaves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Greaves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vikkus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vikkus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Greaves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rick Greaves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vikkus leaves Greaves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eobard Vikkus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Greaves fails with a takedown attempt.
Vikkus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Greaves as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Greaves closes the distance and pushes Vikkus back into the cage.
Vikkus jumps guard but Greaves turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Greaves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Greaves breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Greaves pushes Vikkus up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vikkus avoids the elbow strike from Greaves, against the cage.
#TD2#
Vikkus pulls Greaves into guard.
Greaves wants to control from the top but Vikkus keeps moving. #SUB2#
Vikkus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Greaves throwing strikes but missing.
Greaves throwing strikes from guard but Vikkus blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vikkus will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SU#
Greaves decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vikkus, up you get! #CL2#
Vikkus rushes Greaves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Vikkus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vikkus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Greaves stops Vikkus from standing up. #T2##SUB2#
Vikkus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vikkus is trying to keep Greaves in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vikkus is breathing heavily.
Greaves trying to control the position from guard on top but Vikkus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vikkus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vikkus thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3#
Vikkus throwing short punches from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Greaves leaves Vikkus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Vikkus looks to move away, Greaves throws a big counter combo but Vikkus just gets out of the way.
Rick Greaves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eobard Vikkus.#CL#
Greaves drives through and clinches with Vikkus against the cage.
Vikkus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greaves is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vikkus keeps control of Greaves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Greaves misses with some punches.
Greaves tries to break the clinch but Vikkus is controlling the position. #BC2#
Vikkus manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Greaves shoots in and gets a takedown into Vikkus's guard.
Greaves sitting in guard here, content to control.
Greaves working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vikkus wants to get back to his feet but Greaves passes into half guard.
Vikkus scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Greaves manages to mount him!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greaves raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Greaves dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vikkus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Greaves defends it nicely.
Greaves throws a nice looking combination but Vikkus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greaves throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vikkus.#TD#
Greaves is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vikkus's half guard.#SUB#
Greaves 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greaves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Vikkus is pressing down on Greaves's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vikkus is trying to control the position but Greaves postures up. #SUB2#
Vikkus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greaves defends it easily.
Vikkus keeping full guard, as Greaves tries to pass.
Greaves controls from within his opponent's guard. #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.
Vikkus has Greaves pulled in close to control his posture.
Greaves wants to control from the top but Vikkus keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Greaves defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vikkus.
Vikkus tries to clinch
and Greaves counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Greaves looking to score a takedown here. Vikkus is defending well but Greaves drives through and ends up in Vikkus's guard.#ES2#
Vikkus kicks Greaves off and gets to his feet.
Greaves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vikkus pinned against the cage. Vikkus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vikkus is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T3#
Vikkus shoots for a takedown but Greaves saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rick Greaves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eobard Vikkus.
Greaves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vikkus shoots in for a takedown but Greaves shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vikkus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Greaves drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Greaves wants to control from the top but Vikkus keeps moving.
Vikkus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Greaves manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Greaves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vikkus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SU2#
Vikkus stands up from Greaves's guard - Vikkus perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vikkus fails with a takedown attempt.
Greaves feints a jab promting Vikkus to slip. Greaves then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vikkus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Greaves leaves Vikkus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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!
Greaves digs a good body shot into Vikkus's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Greaves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Greaves 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Greaves!
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