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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Rivera circles away.
Rivera keeps the fight on the outside.
Nurmagomedov moves in looking to clinch but Rivera pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Rivera.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up but Rivera circles away and keeps his distance.
Islam Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Rivera looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov has an active guard here but Rivera has managed to pass into half guard.
Rivera slips a nice elbow through Nurmagomedov's hands, connecting with Nurmagomedov's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rivera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nurmagomedov defends it well.
Rivera takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1##SUB#
Nurmagomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a sweep. Rivera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rivera wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Rivera decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Rivera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nurmagomedov moves in looking to clinch but Rivera pushes him off.
Rivera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch
and Rivera counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rivera swats away the attempt to clinch by Nurmagomedov.#T2##TD2#
Rivera dives in and scores a takedown into Nurmagomedov's guard.#SUB#
Rivera throws a sloppy strike and Nurmagomedov has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Rivera is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Nurmagomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Islam Nurmagomedov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rivera counters with an outside leg kick.
Rivera scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rivera fails to land the takedown.#KD#
Smith sends Rivera crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Smith is motioning to the referee to let Rivera up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Rivera is rocked!
Smith closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Rivera out cold! Rivera corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gregory Smith! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Pavlov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rivera did well to prevent Pavlov getting side control.
Pavlov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rivera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Rivera defending well. #SUB#
Rivera looking for submissions off his back.
Rivera tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Rivera is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Pavlov.
Rivera is trying to stand up here but Pavlov is controlling him well. #T1#
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.#SUB2#
Pavlov seems to be working for a kimura but Rivera defends the submission attempt.
Rivera is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pavlov scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Pavlov wants to work for an arm triangle but Rivera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov moves nicely into side control.
Pavlov wants to stand but Rivera has his arm trapped. #SU2#
Pavlov decides to stand back up. Pavlov steps back and let's Rivera get back to his feet.#T2#
Pavlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rivera throws a front kick that sends Pavlov stumbling back into the cage.
Rivera moves in looking to clinch but Pavlov pushes him off.
Rivera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pavlov keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Pavlov drives through with a takedown into Rivera's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rivera trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3##SUB#
Rivera throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pavlov uses it to pass to side control.
Pavlov landing strikes.
The referee asks Pavlov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pavlov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rivera can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavlov taking a breather here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rivera gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Rivera taking shots to the head.
Pavlov punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivera in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pavlov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Pavlov has hold of Rivera's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rivera manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Pavlov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rivera fails with a takedown attempt.
Rivera tries to clinch there but Pavlov circles away.
Rivera lands a head kick. Pavlov smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Ivan Pavlov has been cut.#TD2#
Pavlov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Pavlov is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rivera is trying to escape and Pavlov transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rivera is forced to tap! Nice work there by Pavlov! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Pavlov! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1026 Round 2
Date: Dec 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rivera is looking for a counter combo.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rivera as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Lee.
Rivera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Rivera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lee throws a series of punches but Rivera avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lee moves into the clinch.
Lee is trying to break free.
Rivera letting Lee take a breather here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Rivera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rivera has him pressed against the cage.
Rivera landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rivera crunches a lovely knee into Lee's ribcage.
Rivera is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Rivera manages to break the clinch.
Rivera fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keilis Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Lee 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.
Rivera throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2##SUB#
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rivera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Rivera's legs - danger averted.
Rivera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.#SUB#
Rivera has an active guard here but Lee has managed to pass into half guard.
#SU2#
Lee gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T3#
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rivera is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Rivera circles away and we're back to standing.
As Lee looks to move away, Rivera throws a big counter combo but Lee just gets out of the way.
Rivera is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Lee steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rivera.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rivera is defended easily by Lee.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Rivera fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2#
Lee clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
Lee can't break the clinch.
Rivera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivera jumps guard but Lee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rivera tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
Rivera tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Rivera drops back down to his feet.
Rivera tries to pull guard but Lee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Rivera keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rivera pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Rivera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryen Lee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Rivera shows good takedown defense.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Despite the aggression on Lee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rivera as he jumps to the side.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rivera. Rivera obviously looking to wear him down.
Rivera fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rivera is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks. #T1#
Rivera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee shoots and misses
and Rivera counters with a nice uppercut.
Keilis Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryen Lee.#CL2#
Lee drives through and clinches with Rivera against the cage.
#BC#
Rivera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivera dives in for a single leg takedown but Lee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rivera shoots and misses
and Lee counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Lee gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Lee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rivera is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#SUB2#
Rivera defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lee. #T3#
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rivera's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Rivera blocking the ground and pound.
Rivera working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rivera is trying desperately to improve position.
Lee controlling from mount.
Lee throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivera tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryen Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lee or perhaps it was just good defense by Rivera, which made it look bad.
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.
Keilis Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryen Lee.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rivera. #CL2#
Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rivera, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rivera has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Lee ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lee no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rivera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Rivera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivera connects with a couple of short punches.
Lee managing to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rivera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lee stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#ES2#
Lee sneaks out the side door and pushes Rivera away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lee stuffs the takedown.
Lee goes for a double leg but Rivera avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rivera continues to drive forward.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown. Rivera tries to sprawl out of it but Lee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rivera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rivera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Rivera drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lee sprawls and moves away.#T3##CL2#
Lee drives through and clinches with Rivera against the cage.
Rivera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lee avoiding damage.
Ryen Lee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rivera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Rivera keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
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.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Rivera has him pressed against the cage.
Lee tries to pull guard but Rivera forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lee just leaning against Rivera, taking a breather. #BC#
Rivera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rivera looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
Rivera tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Keilis Rivera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rivera throws a sloppy head kick
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Keilis Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryen Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee has Rivera pushed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryen Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee 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 Colin Fray scores the fight for Ryen Lee!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Ryen Lee!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Ryen Lee!
Ryen Lee wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1026 Round 1
Date: Dec 09, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Rivera moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Rivera gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Uuberschlouth is looking to get back to is feet but Rivera passes into side control.
#SU#
Rivera stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rivera is defended easily by Uuberschlouth.
Uuberschlouth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Uuberschlouth tries to get set, Rivera tries to push him back and clinch up but Uuberschlouth manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Rivera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Uuberschlouth, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Rivera turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uuberschlouth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rivera just content to control the position. #T1##SU#
Rivera decides to stand back up. #CL#
Rivera takes the fight into the clinch.
Rivera scores with a shot to the side of Uuberschlouth's head.
Uuberschlouth wants to get back to striking at distance but Rivera won't allow it.
Uuberschlouth tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rivera just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rivera tries for a takedown but Uuberschlouth manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
Rivera is pushing Uuberschlouth up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Uuberschlouth is trying to pull guard but Rivera has him pressed against the cage.
Rivera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Uuberschlouth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keilis Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Rivera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uuberschlouth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uuberschlouth lands a head kick. Rivera smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD#
Rivera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivera lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Rivera stands up. #T3#
Uuberschlouth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL#
Uuberschlouth tries to keep at a distance but Rivera has taken the fight into the clinch.
Uuberschlouth is trying to break the clinch but Rivera has him pressed against the cage. #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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rivera is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Rivera postures up and lands a big shot to Uuberschlouth's brow.
Rivera scoring with some ground and pound.
Uuberschlouth 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#
Uuberschlouth wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rivera is now in half guard.
Uuberschlouth trying to get back to full guard but Rivera takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Uuberschlouth looks winded!#SUB#
Rivera quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Rivera but it's paid off an Uuberschlouth is forced to tap! Nice work by Rivera.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keilis Rivera! |
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