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Event:
Pitbull XXXII
Date: Mar 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 18 losses; Billy Riley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Jack Williams!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Williams 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Riley (0) vs (2) Williams
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Riley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Williams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Riley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Riley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Riley pulls Williams in to control the position.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Riley is keeping the position.
Williams is looking to advance position but Riley has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Riley (4) vs (2) Williams
Williams wants to control but Riley is having none of it.
Williams is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Riley wants to take his opponent's back but Williams doesn't allow it.
Williams is in all sorts of trouble here.
Riley controlling the position easily from mount.
Williams is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley content just to control the position here. #T4#
Williams can't escape the position.
Riley controlling the pace for now.
Williams working to try and regain half guard.
#T5#
Riley controlling from mount.
Williams is desperately trying to improve his position but Riley has a good base and remains in mount.
Riley controlling the pace for now. #T6#
Williams wants to control but Riley is having none of it.
Riley wants to take his opponent's back but Williams doesn't allow it.
Williams tries to improve his position but instead Riley has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Riley (7) vs (2) Williams
What can Williams do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T7#
Riley is not going to allow Williams to sit and survive in this position.
Riley biding his time, controlling Williams.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Williams manages to reverse the position and now he's in Riley's guard. Nice work there by Williams.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riley (7) vs (4) Williams
Riley is pulling down on Williams's head to control his posture. #T8#
Williams trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom. #T9#
Riley trying to control the position here.
Riley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Williams trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom. #T10#
Williams wants to pass the guard but Riley is keeping the position.
Riley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Williams is stalling in the full guard.
Williams passes Riley's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T11#
Williams is pressing down on Riley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Riley is holding on for now.
Riley is looking to improve his position.
Riley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Riley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riley (9) vs (4) Williams
Riley stands and throws Williams's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (12) vs (4) Williams#T12#
Williams tries to bench press Riley off him but Riley keeps the position.
Williams wants to control but Riley postures up.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Williams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Riley happy to just control the position for now.
Riley working away.#T14#
Williams is letting Riley control him for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riley seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Williams for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
A relieved looking Billy Riley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXX
Date: Mar 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 18 losses; Billy Riley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Logan Potters!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Potters looking to score a takedown here. Riley is defending well but Potters drives through and ends up in Riley's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Riley (0) vs (2) Potters
Potters must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Riley is pulling down on Potters's head. It's preventing any offense from Potters, at least for the moment.
Potters trying to control the position from guard on top but Riley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riley 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley keeping full guard, as Potters tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Riley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley pulls Potters in close to his closed guard and prevents Potters from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Riley has his foot on Potters's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Potters works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Riley keeping moving, preventing Potters from controlling successfully.
Riley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Riley is adopting a defensive guard.
Potters looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Riley keeping moving, preventing Potters from controlling successfully.
Riley pulls Potters in to control the position.
Riley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Potters from controlling successfully.
Riley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Potters controls the pace.#T3#
Riley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Potters is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Potters looking to sit in guard and control but Riley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riley (2) vs (2) Potters#T4#
Potters trying to control the position.
Riley preventing the sweep.
Riley looking to pass the guard.
Riley stopping the sweep attempt from Potters.
Riley looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Potters is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riley is aware though and is defending well.#T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Potters working a defensive guard here.
Riley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (5) vs (2) Potters
Riley happy to just control the position for now.
Potters tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Riley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Riley staying calm.
Potters tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
You can see the frustration on Potters's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Riley is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Potters will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Potters tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Riley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Potters is trying to control Riley's posture but Riley avoids it.
Potters seems a little lost for a moment, as Riley dominates the positioning.#T8#
Riley seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Potters for as long as he can get away with.
Riley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Potters tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Riley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A lull in the action here.#T9#
Potters is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
A lull in the action here as Riley stalls from top position.
Potters is looking to reverse the position.
Potters is trying to control Riley's posture but Riley avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Riley stalls from top position.#T11##T12#
Potters tries to buck Riley off but Riley is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Potters's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Riley is staying tight to Potters's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Potters struggling a bit here.#T13#
Potters is looking for a sweep.
Riley staying calm.
Potters is trying to control Riley's posture but Riley avoids it.
Potters being controlled for a moment.
Potters tries to buck Riley off but Riley is having none of it.#T14#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Potters struggling a bit here.
Riley in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Billy Riley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXVIII
Date: Mar 10, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rick Richardson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 18 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Riley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Richardson (0) vs (4) Riley
Riley taking a breather here.
Richardson is looking to regain half guard here but Riley keeps moving and retains side control.
Riley taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Richardson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Riley in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Richardson struggling a bit here.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Riley has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The referee asks Riley politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Riley prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Richardson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Richardson wants to control but Riley postures up.
Riley taking a breather here. #T3#
Richardson is looking to regain half guard here but Riley keeps moving and retains side control.
Richardson can't do much from the bottom here.
Riley controls the position. #T4#
Richardson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Richardson is looking to control Riley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Richardson avoid being mounted?
Riley not doing much here.
Richardson desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T5#
Riley is thwarting Richardson's attempts to control the position.
Richardson gets full guard.
Riley looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T6#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Richardson pulls Riley in close to prevent any damage.
Richardson is looking to sweep but instead, Riley has passed into half guard.
Riley is controlling the pace.
Riley is thwarting Richardson's attempts to control the position.#T8#
Richardson trying to get back to full guard but Riley takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (0) vs (7) Riley
Richardson tries to hold on but Riley postures up.
Riley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Richardson can't escape the position.
Riley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Richardson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Richardson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Richardson (0) vs (10) Riley
Well, with Riley on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Richardson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T10#
Richardson is trying to break free.
Riley is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Riley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Richardson is trying to break free.
Riley is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T12#
Richardson is really stuck here.
#T13#
Richardson trying to control the position but Riley manages to sink in the hooks.
Riley keeps control of the position easily here as Richardson tries to buck him off.
Richardson tries to escape the position.
What can Richardson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T14#
Riley has the hooks in. Richardson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Richardson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
More stalling from Riley.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Riley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley wins on points by 10 to 0.
Billy Riley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXVI
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Harry Kane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 18 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kane has managed to clinch.
Kane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Riley.
#TD#
Kane gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Riley regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kane (2) vs (0) Riley
Riley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Riley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Riley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kane controls the pace.
Kane is looking to advance position but Riley has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kane (2) vs (4) Riley
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane is desperately trying to improve his position but Riley has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Riley controlling from the full mount.
Riley manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kane to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kane (2) vs (7) Riley
Kane tries to break free.
Kane looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Kane wants to control his opponent's hands but Riley gets his hands free. #T2#
What can Kane do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kane is really stuck here.
Kane trying to control but not successfully.
Riley keeps control of the position as Kane tries to break free.
Kane is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Kane wants to control his opponent's hands but Riley gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Riley has managed to slip his arm under Kane's chin. This could be all over... yep, Kane is tapping out! Submission win for Riley.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Riley!
A victorious Billy Riley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXIV
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 18 losses; Billy Riley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Riley has a takedown stuffed.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to counter by closing the distance.
Riley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Riley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kyrvänsyylä as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riley dives in for a single leg takedown but Kyrvänsyylä sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Kyrvänsyylä pulls guard effortlessly.
We've been hearing good reports from Riley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kyrvänsyylä looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riley is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riley is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Riley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kyrvänsyylä has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riley has managed to get both his arms back between Kyrvänsyylä's legs - danger averted.
Riley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kyrvänsyylä looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä working for a triangle but Riley defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riley tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyrvänsyylä is retaining full guard.
Kyrvänsyylä looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Riley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Riley escapes and throws Kyrvänsyylä's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (3) vs (0) Kyrvänsyylä
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley taking a breather here. #T2#
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a sweep.
Kyrvänsyylä manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to sweep but Riley has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (6) vs (0) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to reverse the position.
Riley is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kyrvänsyylä will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Riley happy to just control the position for now.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Riley in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to improve his position.
Riley controls the position.
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Riley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kyrvänsyylä is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T5#
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to improve his position.
Kyrvänsyylä is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Riley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a sweep. Riley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Riley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to roll over but Riley keeps him under control.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to get back to full guard but Riley has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (9) vs (0) Kyrvänsyylä
Riley content just to control the position here.
Kyrvänsyylä is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Riley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kyrvänsyylä is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä is still trying to improve position.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to improve his position but instead Riley has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Riley (12) vs (0) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä is in bad spot here.
Kyrvänsyylä is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kyrvänsyylä rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T8#
Riley content to control rather than advance.
Riley seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kyrvänsyylä for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking for submissions off his back.
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to roll over but Riley keeps him under control.#T9#
Riley controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to improve his position but Riley is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Riley pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (15) vs (0) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to reverse the position but instead Riley has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Riley (18) vs (0) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä tries to break free.
Kyrvänsyylä looks winded!
Kyrvänsyylä is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kyrvänsyylä turns into Riley and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riley (18) vs (2) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to advance position but Riley has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Riley (22) vs (2) Kyrvänsyylä#T10#
Riley controlling from mount.
Kyrvänsyylä has given up his back here. Will Riley look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Riley (25) vs (2) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä rolls, trying to escape but Riley keeps control of the position.
Kyrvänsyylä is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Riley.
Riley is hanging on to Kyrvänsyylä's back as he tries to escape.
Riley biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to break free.
#T11#
Riley slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Riley has his arm under Kyrvänsyylä's chin here. Game over son! Riley squeezes tightly and Kyrvänsyylä is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Riley!
Billy Riley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Pitbull XX
Date: Feb 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Hoodoo Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 18 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Riley enables Brown to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Riley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Riley
Brown advances to half guard.
Brown has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (0) Riley
Brown tries to push Riley's head away but Riley is holding on tight.
Brown wants to take Riley's back here but Riley is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away. #T1##SUB#
Brown moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Riley has worked his arm free - good work by Riley!
Riley tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Brown swings around for an armbar but Riley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brown's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (5) vs (2) Riley
Brown wants to sweep here but Riley controlling him for the moment.
Riley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Riley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (7) vs (2) Riley
Brown looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing that Brown has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brown trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Riley manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (7) vs (4) Riley#T3#
Riley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like Riley might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Riley passes into half guard. #T4#
Brown is looking to improve his position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Riley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riley is one step ahead there.
Riley stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riley is one step ahead there. #T6##SUB#
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riley is one step ahead there.
Riley wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.#T7#
Riley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Riley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Riley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Riley has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T8#
Brown wants to sweep here but Riley controlling him for the moment.
Brown wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Riley is now in half guard.
Brown tries to roll over but Riley keeps him under control.
Brown tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Riley has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (7) vs (7) Riley
Riley controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Brown slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Riley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Riley is taking a breather. Brown says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T10#
Brown tries to roll over but Riley keeps him under control.
Brown has a hand on Riley's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Riley takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (7) vs (10) Riley
Brown can't escape the position.
Brown tries to hold on but Riley postures up.#T11#
Riley controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Riley's attempts to control the action.
Riley controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Riley with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Brown is in all sorts of trouble here.
Riley content just to control the position here. #T13#
Riley wants to take Brown's back but he can't do it this time.
Brown tries to reverse the position but Riley maintains control.
Riley controlling from the full mount.
Brown sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Riley not doing much here.
#T14#
Riley is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley wins on points by 10 to 7.
A very excited looking Billy Riley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Pitbull XVII
Date: Jan 31, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Hero Complex! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 18 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Riley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Complex (0) vs (2) Riley
Riley controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex tries to get to full guard but Riley has control of the leg.
Complex slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Complex is trying to keep Riley in close.
Riley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Complex keeping hold of Riley's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Riley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Complex wants to control the action here but instead Riley manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Complex (0) vs (5) Riley
Complex is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Complex sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Well, if Riley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Complex tries to roll over but Riley keeps him under control.#T4#
Riley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Complex has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Riley is working away from the top position though.
Riley wants to pass to mount but Complex is defending the position.
Riley trying to control the pace. #T5#
Complex trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Riley manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Complex (0) vs (8) Riley
Riley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Riley wants to take Complex's back here but Complex is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T6#
Complex working to try and regain half guard.
Complex is controlling an arm, preventing Riley from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T7#
Riley controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley fails to advance to Complex's back.
Riley controlling the position easily from mount.
Complex tries to hold on but Riley pushes him away. #T8#
Riley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Complex regains half guard.
Riley is pressing down on Complex's thigh, looking to free his foot. Complex is holding on for now. #T9#
Complex trying to control but Riley postures up.
Riley is pressing down on Complex's thigh, looking to free his foot. Complex is holding on for now.
Riley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T10#
It looks like Riley might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Complex wants to control the action here but instead Riley manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Complex (0) vs (11) Riley
Complex tries to lock up and control but Riley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Complex is looking to improve his position but Riley isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Riley fails to move to back control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Complex has given up his back. Will we see Riley going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Complex (0) vs (14) Riley
Riley controlling from the back.
Riley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T12#
Riley is continuing to stall.
Riley has the hooks in. Complex is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Complex is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Riley.
#T13#
Riley gets his hands free as Complex looks to control. #T14#
Riley controls the action.#SUB2#
Riley has the hooks in. Complex is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Riley passes his arm under Complex's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Complex taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Riley!
Billy Riley thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Pitbull XIII
Date: Jan 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Juanito Escobar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 17 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Riley gets caught flat footed, as Escobar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Escobar (2) vs (0) Riley
Riley has his hands on Escobar's head, controlling the position.
Riley keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass. #SUB#
Escobar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Riley dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Escobar (2) vs (2) Riley
Escobar seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Escobar being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Escobar looking for subs off his back but Riley has passed one foot through into half guard.
Escobar trying to get back to full guard but Riley takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Escobar (2) vs (5) Riley#T1#
Riley prevents Escobar from getting the reversal.
Riley controlling the position easily from mount.
Riley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Escobar is looking to improve his position but Riley isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Riley pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Riley controlling from mount.
Escobar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Riley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Escobar is desperately trying to improve his position but Riley has a good base and remains in mount.
Riley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Riley prevents Escobar from getting the reversal.
Riley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Escobar is looking to improve his position but Riley isn't that keen on the idea.
Escobar is working hard here to advance position.
Riley manages to capitalize on a mistake by Escobar to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Escobar (2) vs (8) Riley
Escobar wants to escape the position.
Riley controlling the position well here. Escobar rolled but Riley kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T4#
Escobar is in bad spot here.
Riley has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Escobar's body.
Escobar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Riley has good solid back control here.
Escobar is trying to break free.
Riley is trying to stick to Escobar's back but Escobar is turning into Riley. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Riley's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Escobar. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Escobar (4) vs (8) Riley
Riley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T5#
Escobar looking to pass the guard.
Riley pulls Escobar in close to his closed guard and prevents Escobar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Escobar (4) vs (10) Riley
Riley's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6##SUB#
Escobar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Riley defends well.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Riley has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Escobar is tightening it up a little... Riley has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Riley reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Riley taps out! Nice BJJ there by Escobar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Juanito Escobar!
A victorious Juanito Escobar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Billy Riley had this to say: 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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Event:
Pitbull XI
Date: Jan 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 16 losses; Billy Riley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Zekariays Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Solomon rushes Riley and presses him up against the cage.
Solomon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Riley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Solomon is defending well.#TD#
Riley has hold of one of Solomon's legs. Solomon is fighting the takedown attempt but Riley gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Riley (2) vs (0) Solomon#SUB2#
Solomon working for submissions but it's allowed Riley to get to half guard.
Riley content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solomon tries to get to full guard but Riley has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Riley prevents Solomon from improving his position.#T1#
Riley trying to control the pace.
Solomon is pressing down on Riley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Solomon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riley (2) vs (2) Solomon
Riley keeping moving, preventing Solomon from controlling successfully.
Solomon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Riley wants to sweep but no luck.
Riley trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Solomon from controlling successfully.
Solomon stands and throws Riley's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (2) vs (5) Solomon
Solomon trying to control the position but Riley is working away. #T3#
Riley struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Solomon is trying to get an arm triangle but Riley is defending well.
Riley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Solomon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Solomon is trying to get an arm triangle but Riley is defending well.
Riley is not content to let Solomon control the position.
Riley is trying to control Solomon's posture but Solomon avoids it. #T4#
Riley holds on to Solomon's head and controls the position momentarily.
Riley is trying to control Solomon's posture but Solomon avoids it.
Riley is looking for a sweep.
Solomon trying to control the action but Riley is working from the bottom.
Solomon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T5#
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#SUB2#
Solomon tries for a kimura but Riley is defending well. #SUB2#
Solomon swings around for an armbar but Riley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Solomon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riley (4) vs (5) Solomon#SUB2#
Solomon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Riley's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6#
Riley wants to pass the guard but Solomon is keeping the position.
Solomon is trying to keep Riley in close.
#SUB2#
Solomon working for submissions but it's allowed Riley to get to half guard.
Solomon is trying to get back to full guard.
Riley moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (7) vs (5) Solomon
Solomon gets back to half guard.#T7#
Solomon wants to get back to full guard.
Solomon is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Riley jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (10) vs (5) Solomon
Solomon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Solomon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Riley off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Riley (10) vs (9) Solomon#SUB2#
Solomon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Solomon controlling well, preventing Riley from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Solomon looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Solomon has got one arm under Riley's chin. This could be trouble... Riley trying to control the other hand but Solomon gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Riley has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zekariays Solomon!
Zekariays Solomon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Billy Riley was interviewed post fight and said 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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Event:
Pitbull IX
Date: Jan 01, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Woodie Maykit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 15 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Maykit shoots in and bounces Riley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maykit (2) vs (0) Riley
Riley has his hands on Maykit's head, controlling the position.
Maykit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riley is keeping the position for now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maykit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Riley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Maykit preventing the sweep.
Riley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maykit controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley 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.
Maykit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riley is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Maykit sitting in guard here, content to control.
Riley controlling Maykit's posture.
Maykit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maykit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Maykit looking to pass the guard.
Riley controlling the position.
Riley is continuing to stall.#T4##T5#
Riley working a defensive guard here.
Riley controlling the position.
Maykit slips nicely into half guard.#T6#
Riley trying to control but Maykit postures up.
Riley is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Maykit is staying active.
Riley is concentrating on defense, preventing Maykit from advancing position.
Maykit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley works his way to full guard. Good work.#T7#
Riley looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Maykit puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Maykit looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Riley wants to improve his position but Maykit is controlling well.
Maykit is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Riley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T8#
Riley trying to control but Maykit postures up.
Maykit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Riley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T9#
Maykit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Riley has his hands on Maykit's head, controlling the position.
The adventures of Riley the control monster continue. Boring.
Riley wants to sweep here but Maykit controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Maykit being controlled here momentarily.
Maykit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T11#
Riley managing to control the position.
Riley working a defensive guard but Maykit manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (5) vs (0) Riley
You can see the frustration on Riley's face as Maykit controls the position. #T12#
Riley is trying to control Maykit's posture but Maykit avoids it.
Riley is being controlled here.
Maykit seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Riley for as long as he can get away with.#T13#
Riley is looking for a sweep.
Who's going to make the next move?
You can see the frustration on Riley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T14#
Riley is not content to let Maykit control the position.
Maykit taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riley gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maykit takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
After the big win, Woodie Maykit made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hawaii Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Billy Riley had this to say: 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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Event:
Pitbull VIII
Date: Dec 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 14 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Riley shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Mcgillicutty darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (0) Riley
Mcgillicutty keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Riley keeping control of the position.
Riley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley wants to control but Mcgillicutty is keeping busy.
#T1#
Riley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mcgillicutty stalling. #T2#
Riley wants to improve his position but Mcgillicutty is controlling well.
Riley controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley trying to control but Mcgillicutty postures up.
#T3#
Riley tries to get to full guard but Mcgillicutty has control of the leg.
Mcgillicutty wants to free his trapped foot but Riley is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Mcgillicutty is trying to control. Riley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Riley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Riley tries to roll over but Mcgillicutty keeps him under control.#T5#
Mcgillicutty trying to mount his opponent but Riley defends it.
Riley is concentrating on defense, preventing Mcgillicutty from advancing position.
Riley tries to roll over but Mcgillicutty keeps him under control.
Riley is controlling Mcgillicutty's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T6#
Mcgillicutty perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Riley is looking for a sweep. Mcgillicutty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Riley trying to control but Mcgillicutty postures up.
Mcgillicutty takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Riley is trying is best to control the position here. #T7#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Riley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Riley keeping hold of Mcgillicutty's head, controlling as best he can.
Mcgillicutty slows the pace down in half guard. #T9#
Riley is looking to improve his position.
Riley is refusing to be controlled, as Mcgillicutty sits in half guard.
Riley wants to control but Mcgillicutty is keeping busy.
Mcgillicutty performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10#
Mcgillicutty looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Riley is looking for a sweep. Mcgillicutty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcgillicutty looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
Riley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Riley is trying to control but can't.
Mcgillicutty wants to free his trapped foot but Riley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mcgillicutty controlling the pace. #T12#
Riley is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley is looking for a sweep. Mcgillicutty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcgillicutty is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Riley desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mcgillicutty controlling the action here.#T13#
Riley is looking to improve his position.
Riley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T14#
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Riley is keeping him busy.
Riley is positioning himself well to prevent Mcgillicutty advancing to mount.
Well, if Mcgillicutty is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mcgillicutty takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Paddy Mcgillicutty spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Billy Riley was interviewed post fight and said 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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Event:
Pitbull VI
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Scott Hill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 14 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hill closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hill (2) vs (0) Riley#SUB#
Hill is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Riley has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hill is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Riley is defending against the submission attempts here by Hill.
We've been hearing good reports from Hill's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Riley moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Riley is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hill is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Riley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Riley has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (2) vs (2) Riley
Hill being controlled here, momentarily.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Riley has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hill wants to control but Riley passes easily into half guard.
#T2##SUB#
Hill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Riley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Hill trying to control but Riley postures up.
#SUB#
Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Riley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily.
Hill has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Riley is working away from the top position though.
Riley prevents Hill from improving his position.
Riley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Riley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Riley prevents Hill from improving his position.
Hill is trying to control but Riley passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (2) vs (5) Riley
Riley moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hill is trying to control Riley's posture but Riley avoids it.
Riley is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hill will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T5#
Hill is looking for a sweep.
Riley is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hill will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hill is looking to reverse the position.
Hill seems a little lost for a moment, as Riley dominates the positioning.
Hill is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Riley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hill tries to get to full guard but Riley has control of the leg.
Hill trying to control from the bottom.
Hill is looking for a sweep. Riley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6##SUB#
Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riley stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hill actively working from the bottom here.
Hill is trying to maintain the position but Riley is very close to passing his half guard.
Riley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hill moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7##SUB#
Hill has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Riley is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hill. Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (2) vs (8) Riley
Hill is trying to get back to half guard.
Riley happy to just control the position for now.
Hill is trying to improve his position.
Riley slows the pace down. #T8#
Hill is looking for a sweep.
Riley is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hill is looking to reverse the position.
Hill seems a little lost for a moment, as Riley dominates the positioning.
Hill struggling a bit here.
Hill being controlled for a moment. #T9#
Hill is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hill manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Riley is taking a breather. Hill says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hill wants to improve his position but Riley is controlling well.
Riley is thwarting Hill's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10##SUB#
Hill has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Riley escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Riley! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (2) vs (11) Riley
Hill tries to buck Riley off but Riley is having none of it.
Hill struggling a bit here.
Hill tries to buck Riley off but Riley is having none of it.
Hill can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hill tries to buck Riley off but Riley is having none of it.#T11#
Riley is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hill is looking for a sweep.
Hill manages to get back to half guard.
Hill gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Hill escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Riley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hill working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Riley has passed into half guard!
Hill is breathing heavily.#T12#
Riley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hill is pressing down on Riley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hill 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.#SUB#
Hill looking for a guillotine here but Riley defends easily.
#T13#
Hill wants to improve his position but instead Riley has moved into half guard.
Riley moves into full mount! Hill won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (2) vs (14) Riley
Hill tries to improve his position but instead Riley has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hill (2) vs (17) Riley
Hill rolls, trying to escape but Riley keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Hill right now.
#T14#
Riley is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riley not allowing Hill to control his hands.
Hill is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley wins on points by 17 to 2.
A very excited looking Billy Riley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Pitbull IV
Date: Dec 15, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 13 losses; Billy Riley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ameen Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Robertson drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Riley (0) vs (2) Robertson#SUB#
Riley has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Robertson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Riley. Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (0) vs (5) Robertson
Riley struggling a bit here.
Robertson taking a break here but Riley is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley is not content to let Robertson control the position.#T1#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Robertson wants to free his trapped foot but Riley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Robertson is looking to take a break and control but Riley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robertson wants to pass the guard but Riley is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Riley controlling the position for now.
Riley won't allow Robertson to pass to mount.
Riley controlling the position for now.#T3#
Robertson wants to pass to mount but Riley is defending the position.
Riley wants to control but Robertson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Robertson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Riley controlling Robertson's posture.
Robertson looking to pass the guard.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Robertson from controlling successfully. #T5#
Robertson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (0) vs (8) Robertson
Riley regains half guard there - taking advantage of Robertson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Riley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robertson is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Robertson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (0) vs (11) Robertson
Robertson is stalling here but it's allowed Riley to get half guard.
Robertson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Riley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Riley gets full guard.#T7#
Robertson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riley is keeping the position for now.
Robertson trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom.
Robertson is looking to advance position but Riley has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Riley (4) vs (11) Robertson
Robertson is working to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Robertson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Riley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Robertson is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Riley controlling the action here.
Riley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T10#
Riley passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (7) vs (11) Robertson
Riley in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T11#
Robertson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Riley controls the position.
Further stalling from Riley.#T12#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Riley is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T13#
Riley is looking to take a break and control but Robertson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riley controls the position.#T14#
Robertson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Riley is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Robertson is not content to let Riley control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robertson wins on points by 11 to 7.
In defeat, Billy Riley stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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Event:
Pitbull II
Date: Dec 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 20 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Riley scores with a takedown into Etxeberria's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Etxeberria (0) vs (2) Riley
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Etxeberria seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Etxeberria's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Etxeberria continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Riley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Etxeberria 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.#T2#
Etxeberria is controlling Riley's posture.
Etxeberria looking to control.
Riley content to stall in guard here.
Etxeberria trying to control the position.
#T3#
Etxeberria looking for a sweep. Not yet Etxeberria, not yet.
Riley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Etxeberria is trying to control the position but Riley postures up.
Etxeberria wants to sweep here but Riley controlling him for the moment.
Riley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Etxeberria working a defensive guard but Riley manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (0) vs (5) Riley
Riley is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T5#
Riley in the domination position with Etxeberria hanging on.
Etxeberria manages to work his way to half guard, despite Riley's best efforts.
Etxeberria tries to roll over but Riley keeps him under control.
Etxeberria holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Riley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Riley tries to pass to full mount but Etxeberria defends it.
Riley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Riley trying to pass the guard but Etxeberria defending well.
Riley is thwarting Etxeberria's attempts to control the position.
Etxeberria is concentrating on defense, preventing Riley from advancing position.
Well, if Riley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
#T8#
Etxeberria has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Riley is working away from the top position though.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Riley has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Riley controlling the action here.
Etxeberria is looking for a sweep. Riley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Riley trying to pass the guard but Etxeberria defending well.
Riley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Etxeberria looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Riley pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (0) vs (8) Riley
Riley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Etxeberria tries to hold on but Riley pushes him away. #T10#
Etxeberria is trying desperately to improve position.
Etxeberria wants to hold on but Riley pushes him away.
Riley controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Etxeberria tries to hold on but Riley postures up.
Riley controlling his opponent.
Etxeberria is squirming around, avoiding Riley's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Etxeberria tries to hold on but Riley pushes him away.
Riley controlling from the full mount.
Etxeberria regains half guard.
Etxeberria is looking to control Riley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Etxeberria avoid being mounted?#T13#
Riley is controlling the pace.
Etxeberria trying to hold on to Riley's head to control him but Riley postures up.
Etxeberria controlling the position for now.
Etxeberria regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14#
Etxeberria controlling the position.
Riley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Riley is looking to advance position but Etxeberria has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Etxeberria (4) vs (8) Riley
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Etxeberria seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Riley is holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley wins on points by 8 to 4.
Our winner, Billy Riley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Tubbs Singleton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Singleton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Singleton (2) vs (0) Riley
Riley has Singleton pulled in close to control his posture.
Riley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Singleton manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Singleton (2) vs (2) Riley
Riley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Singleton trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley looking to pass the guard. #T1#
I've been told that Riley has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Riley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Singleton pulls Riley in close to prevent any damage.
Riley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Singleton seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Singleton is trying to control the position but Riley postures up.
Singleton wants to sweep but no luck.
Riley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Singleton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Singleton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Riley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Singleton controlling the position.
Riley stays in close to Singleton's body and controls the position.
Riley passes into half guard. #T4#
Riley is trying to control the action in half guard but Singleton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Singleton controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Riley wants to take a breather but Singleton is having none of it.
Riley wants to free his trapped foot but Singleton is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Singleton is trying to maintain the position but Riley is very close to passing his half guard.
Riley not doing much here.
Singleton wants to control but Riley is keeping busy.
Singleton keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T6#
Riley is trying to control the action in half guard but Singleton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Riley is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Riley is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Singleton! Score +3 for passing guard: Singleton (2) vs (5) Riley#T7#
Riley controlling from the full mount.
Singleton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Riley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Singleton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T8#
Riley trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Riley trying to mount his opponent but Singleton defends it.
Singleton keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T9#
Riley prevents Singleton from improving his position.
Riley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Singleton keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singleton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Riley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Riley's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Singleton (6) vs (5) Riley
Singleton controlling the position well here. Riley rolled but Singleton kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T10#
Riley tries to escape the position.
Singleton controlling the position well here. Riley rolled but Singleton kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Riley looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T11#
What can Riley do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T12#
Riley trying to control the action but Singleton just sinks the hooks in.
Riley is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Riley right now.
#T13#
Riley trying to control but not successfully.
Singleton keeps control of the position as Riley tries to break free.
Singleton has good solid back control here. #T14#
Singleton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Riley for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riley trying to control but not successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Singleton takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
A victorious Tubbs Singleton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Billy Riley spoke after the fight, saying 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Osmany Pizziconi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 12 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Riley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pizziconi attempts a counter takedown but Riley avoids it well and moves away.
Pizziconi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Riley defends well and Pizziconi ends up having to push Riley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pizziconi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Riley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Pizziconi gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pizziconi (2) vs (0) Riley
Pizziconi trying to control from half guard but Riley is working away.
Riley tries to get to full guard but Pizziconi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Pizziconi is looking for a kimura but Riley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pizziconi to get the leverage.
Pizziconi trying to control the action but Riley is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pizziconi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Riley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Pizziconi wants to advance to full mount but Riley doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pizziconi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pizziconi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pizziconi (5) vs (0) Riley
Riley prevents Pizziconi from improving position.
Pizziconi is looking to take a break and control but Riley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Riley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pizziconi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pizziconi (5) vs (4) Riley
Pizziconi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pizziconi is in bad spot here.
Riley controlling from the back.#T3#
Riley not allowing Pizziconi to control his hands.
Riley trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pizziconi doesn't escape. #T4#
Pizziconi rolls, trying to escape but Riley keeps control of the position.
Pizziconi wants to control his opponent's hands but Riley gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Riley controlling the positon.
Pizziconi is really stuck here.
Riley biding his time, controlling Pizziconi.
Pizziconi breaks Riley's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pizziconi (7) vs (4) Riley#T5#
Riley pulls Pizziconi in close to prevent any damage.
Pizziconi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Riley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riley looking for a sweep. Not yet Riley, not yet. #T6#
Pizziconi looking to sit in guard and control but Riley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pizziconi (7) vs (6) Riley
Pizziconi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pizziconi trying to keep a closed guard but Riley is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Pizziconi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Riley is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pizziconi. Score +3 for passing guard: Pizziconi (7) vs (9) Riley
You can see the frustration on Pizziconi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Riley trying to control the action but Pizziconi is working from the bottom.
Pizziconi is looking to reverse the position.
Pizziconi seems a little lost for a moment, as Riley dominates the positioning.
Riley working away.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Riley has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pizziconi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T8#
Riley controlling the action here.
Riley is trying to control the action in half guard but Pizziconi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Riley wants to pass to mount but Pizziconi is defending the position.
Riley is thwarting Pizziconi's attempts to control the position.
Pizziconi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Riley controlling the action here. #T9#
Pizziconi is trying to get back to full guard.
Riley works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pizziconi (7) vs (12) Riley
Riley controlling the position from side mount.
Pizziconi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T10##SUB#
Pizziconi actively working from the bottom here.
Pizziconi tries to get to full guard but Riley has control of the leg.
Riley slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Pizziconi actively working from the bottom here.#T11#
Pizziconi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pizziconi is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley is controlling the pace.
Pizziconi trying to hold on to Riley's head to control him but Riley postures up.
#T12#
Pizziconi wants to improve his position but Riley is controlling well.
Riley is looking to advance position but Pizziconi won't allow it.
Riley not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Riley is looking for a kimura but Pizziconi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage. #T13#
Riley controlling the action here.
Riley wants to pass to mount but Pizziconi is defending the position.
Pizziconi is holding on to half guard well.
Pizziconi gets full guard.#T14#
Riley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pizziconi's guard.
Pizziconi gets back to full guard.
Pizziconi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pizziconi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Riley stays in close to Pizziconi's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Pizziconi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley wins on points by 12 to 7.
Billy Riley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Billy Riley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Tony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Riley shoots in but no luck this time.
Stark wants to counter with a clinch but Riley pushes him away.
Riley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Stark decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Riley's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Riley (0) vs (2) Stark
Stark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stark trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Riley manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riley (2) vs (2) Stark#SUB2#
Stark has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Riley is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stark. Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (5) vs (2) Stark
Stark tries to bench press Riley off him but Riley keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stark's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Stark is trying to improve his position.
Riley trying to control the position but Stark is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley controls the position.
Stark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Riley slows the pace down.
Stark tries to improve position but can't.
Stark manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riley (5) vs (4) Stark#SUB2#
Stark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Riley has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Stark is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Riley defends it well.
We've been hearing good reports from Riley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Riley works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Stark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stark has managed to get both his arms back between Riley's legs - danger averted.
Riley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riley (7) vs (4) Stark
Stark is looking to get back to full guard here but Riley has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (10) vs (4) Stark
Stark tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Riley moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Stark is looking to reverse the position.
Stark keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Stark is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Stark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily.
Stark has a hand on Riley's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Riley takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (13) vs (4) Stark
Riley controlling the pace for now.
Stark wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Riley (16) vs (4) Stark
Stark is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Riley off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T5#
Riley keeps control of the position as Stark tries to break free.
Riley is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Riley controlling well, preventing Stark from escaping the position.
#T6#
Riley controls the position.
Riley controlling well, preventing Stark from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Riley has the hooks in. Stark is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Riley passes his arm under Stark's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Stark taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Riley!
After winning the bout, Billy Riley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 7
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 16 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 12 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cicerón fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cicerón fails with a takedown attempt.
Cicerón fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julián Cicerón. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Riley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cicerón (0) vs (4) Riley
Cicerón tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Riley in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Cicerón is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Riley!
A relieved looking Billy Riley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC CG 38
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Riley misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Riley 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Riley#SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Riley pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Riley 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. #SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riley is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riley pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie's coaches at HELLCADEMY have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB2#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Riley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Riley pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Riley 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.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Riley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Riley is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Riley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Riley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3##SUB2#
Riley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Riley seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Riley seems to be looking for submissions.
Riley prevents Gracie from improving his position.#SUB2#
Riley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB2#
Riley is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4##SUB2#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Riley seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Riley has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily. #T5##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Riley is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage.
Riley is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it. #SUB2#
Riley wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gracie is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Riley is tapping! Great win for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kron Gracie!
A relieved looking Kron Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Billy Riley spoke after the fight, saying 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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Event:
CFC CG 36
Date: Aug 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Riley
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riley is keeping the position for now.
Gracie is pushing down on Riley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Riley is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Riley has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Riley defends it well.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Riley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riley is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Riley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Riley wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Riley defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Riley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gracie 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.
#SUB#
Riley is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
#T2##SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Riley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Riley defends it well. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Riley defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Riley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Riley is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riley is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Riley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Riley defends it well. #SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB2#
Riley actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Riley is defending well.
Gracie moves into full mount! Riley won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Riley
Riley is trying desperately to improve position.
Riley manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riley is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
#T5##SUB2#
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie is trying for a kimura here. Riley looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gracie wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kron Gracie!
Our winner, Kron Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Billy Riley was interviewed post fight and said 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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Event:
CFC CG 32
Date: Aug 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Billy Riley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Rudi Kardi!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kardi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Riley swivels and escapes.
Kardi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Riley defends well and Kardi ends up having to push Riley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kardi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riley defends it nicely.
Billy Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Kardi.
Riley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kardi as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Riley drives through with a takedown into Kardi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Riley (2) vs (0) Kardi
Riley forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Riley maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kardi could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Riley has cracked it and Kardi is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Riley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Riley!
A very excited looking Billy Riley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CFC CG 30
Date: Jul 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Billy Riley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Valeri Vakhvakhishvili!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Riley feints and as Vakhvakhishvili raises his hands in defense, Riley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Riley (2) vs (0) Vakhvakhishvili#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Riley 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. #SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Riley rolls with it to try and escape but Vakhvakhishvili cranks on the arm and Riley is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valeri Vakhvakhishvili!
During a confident post fight interview, Valeri Vakhvakhishvili thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Billy Riley stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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Event:
CFC CG 26
Date: Jul 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Billy Riley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Riley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magomedov to the mat! Magomedov manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Riley (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Riley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Riley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riley has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Magomedov working for a triangle but Riley defends it easily.
Riley has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Magomedov has his foot on Riley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riley works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Riley 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. #SUB#
Riley 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. #SUB#
Riley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (5) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Riley keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Riley is trying to get an arm triangle but Magomedov is defending well. #T1#
Magomedov tries to buck Riley off but Riley is having none of it.#SUB#
Riley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magomedov, who protects the arm well.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Riley wants to work for an arm triangle but Magomedov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Riley seems to be working for a kimura but Magomedov defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB#
Riley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magomedov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Riley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magomedov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Riley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Riley 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.
#SUB#
Riley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. Riley eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Riley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magomedov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but Magomedov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage. #T4##SUB#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magomedov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Riley prevents Magomedov from improving his position.#SUB#
Riley is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Riley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. Riley eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Riley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. Riley eventually gives up the hold. #T5#
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Riley is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov is pressing down on Riley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Riley defends easily.
Riley wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Riley drops back looking for a leg! Magomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Magomedov manages to kick Riley off! Riley jumps back into Magomedov's guard. #SUB#
Riley 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Magomedov 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.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Riley pushes his legs off easily.
Riley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Riley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Magomedov has his foot on Riley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riley works his way back into a safe position though.
Riley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Riley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Riley 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. #SUB#
Riley 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. #T7##SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Riley 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. #SUB#
Riley 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.
Riley stands and throws Magomedov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (8) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov regains half guard.#SUB#
Riley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. Riley eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Riley is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.#T8##SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but Magomedov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Riley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. Riley eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Riley is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Riley seems to be looking for submissions.
#T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Magomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Riley defends easily.
#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Riley defends well.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Riley tries to pass. #SUB#
Riley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Riley defends well.#SUB2#
Riley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riley has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Magomedov looks winded!#SUB#
Riley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T10##SUB2#
Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Riley defends it easily.#SUB#
Riley 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. #SUB#
Riley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for a triangle here. Riley is fighting it but it looks tight! Magomedov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Riley is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Khalid Magomedov!
During a confident post fight interview, Khalid Magomedov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Billy Riley had this to say: 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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Event:
CFC CG 24
Date: Jul 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Billy Riley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Tubbs Singleton!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Riley misses with a takedown attempt - Singleton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Riley has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Singleton gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Riley (0) vs (2) Singleton#SUB2#
Singleton maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Riley could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Singleton has cracked it and Riley is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Singleton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tubbs Singleton!
A relieved looking Tubbs Singleton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Billy Riley was interviewed post fight and said 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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Event:
CFC CG 23
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 21 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Banner looking to score a takedown here. Riley is defending well but Banner drives through and ends up in Riley's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Riley#SUB2#
Riley working for a triangle but Banner defends it easily.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Riley is keeping the position.
Banner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Banner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Banner has managed to get both his arms back between Riley's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Riley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Riley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Riley's guard.
Banner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1##SUB2#
Riley actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.
Banner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Riley actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Riley actively working from the bottom here.
Riley wants to improve his position but Banner is controlling well.
Banner sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Banner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (5) vs (0) Riley
Banner controlling the position easily from mount.
Riley slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Banner is looking to take a break and control but Riley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Banner prevents Riley from improving his position.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Banner controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banner is pressing down on Riley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Riley is holding on for now.
Banner controlling the action here. #T4##SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Riley actively working from the bottom here.
Banner is pressing down on Riley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Riley is holding on for now.
Banner is trying to control. Riley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Riley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T5##SUB2#
Riley has an active guard here but Banner has managed to pass into half guard.
Banner trying to control from half guard but Riley is working away.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Riley defending well.
Banner is trying to control the action in half guard but Riley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Banner controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Riley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banner pulls his head out easily. #T6##SUB2#
Riley has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Banner escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Banner! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (8) vs (0) Riley
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Riley is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Banner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Riley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Riley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banner is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Riley will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Riley is not content to let Banner control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Banner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Banner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Riley has escaped the position, nice work there.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riley keeps working.
Riley is trying to get back to half guard.
Banner slows the pace down.
Riley is looking to regain half guard here but Banner keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
Banner in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Riley is looking for a sweep.
Riley is being controlled here.
Riley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Banner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Riley is not content to let Banner control the position.
Riley seems a little lost for a moment, as Banner dominates the positioning.#T9#
Riley is looking for a sweep.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riley keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riley keeps working.
Riley is letting Banner control him for a moment.
Riley is looking for a sweep.
Banner is staying tight to Riley's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Riley is looking to regain half guard here but Banner keeps moving and retains side control. #T10#
Riley manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (8) vs (2) Riley#SUB2#
Riley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Riley.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Banner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Banner.
Riley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banner is keeping the position for now.
Banner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banner pulls Riley in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Riley is pushing down on Banner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Banner is fighting to maintain full guard but Riley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Banner is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at HELLCADEMY, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Riley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Banner defends it well. #SUB2#
Riley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Banner wants to control but Riley is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T12##SUB2#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Riley looks winded!
Riley is thwarting Banner's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Riley seems to be looking for submissions.
Banner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner controls Riley momentarily but Riley frees himself. #SUB2#
Riley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Banner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Banner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Banner! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Banner (12) vs (2) Riley
Riley is letting Banner control him for a moment.
Riley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Banner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T13#
Banner in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Riley tries to bench press Banner off him but Banner keeps the position.
Banner controlling the position from side mount.
Banner trying to control the position but Riley is working away.
Riley is letting Banner control him for a moment. #T14#
Riley manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Riley won't allow Banner to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Riley looking for subs from the bottom but Banner mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (15) vs (2) Riley
Banner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Banner is really struggling to control Riley but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riley regains half guard.
Banner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (18) vs (2) Riley
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Roddy Banner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Billy Riley had this to say: 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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Event:
CFC CG 20
Date: Jun 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 3 losses; Lou Gotch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Gotch shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gotch (2) vs (0) Riley#SUB2#
Riley actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Riley actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Riley actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Riley actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura here.
We've been hearing good reports from Gotch's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Riley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Gotch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riley is just riding it out for now. Gotch eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Riley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Riley actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gotch is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Riley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gotch wants to work for an arm triangle but Riley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Gotch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Riley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gotch. #SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Gotch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Riley has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Gotch seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Riley actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Riley is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch.
#T3##SUB#
Gotch is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gotch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Riley sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gotch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Riley gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Gotch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Riley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gotch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gotch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Riley keeping full guard, as Gotch tries to pass. #T4##SUB2#
Riley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Riley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gotch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gotch drops back looking for a leg! Riley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Riley manages to kick Gotch off! Gotch jumps back into Riley's guard.
Gotch pushes down on Riley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Riley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Riley.#SUB2#
Gotch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gotch has managed to get both his arms back between Riley's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Riley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gotch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Riley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T5##SUB#
Gotch 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Riley's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Riley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Riley defends it well. #SUB2#
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gotch seems to be looking for submissions.
#T6##SUB#
Gotch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Riley has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Gotch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riley is just riding it out for now. Gotch eventually gives up the hold.
Riley tries to roll over but Gotch keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gotch is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Gotch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Riley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gotch. #T7#
Riley is looking for a sweep. Gotch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura but Riley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gotch to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Riley actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gotch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Riley sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gotch is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.#T8#
Riley is looking for a sweep. Gotch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Riley actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gotch is working for a kimura but Riley is defending it quite comfortably.
Riley gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Gotch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gotch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Riley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Riley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gotch is aware though and is defending well.#T9#
Gotch forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Gotch seems to be working for a kimura but Riley defends the submission attempt.
Gotch passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Riley! Score +3 for passing guard: Gotch (5) vs (0) Riley
Riley slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Riley is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch.
#SUB2#
Riley actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gotch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10##SUB2#
Riley actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Riley defends it well. #SUB#
Gotch seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gotch is trying to work for a kimura but Riley is defending well.
Gotch is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Gotch is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Riley is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lou Gotch!
Lou Gotch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Billy Riley was interviewed post fight and said 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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Event:
CFC CG 17
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 28 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Riley or perhaps it was just good defense by Anatta, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Riley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Anatta (0) vs (4) Riley
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Anatta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anatta tries to bench press Riley off him but Riley keeps the position. #SUB2#
Riley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anatta is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Riley is trying to get an arm triangle but Anatta is defending well.
Anatta is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Riley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Riley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Anatta is trying to get back to half guard.
Anatta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anatta is working hard here to advance position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Riley has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Riley swings around for an armbar but Anatta sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Riley's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (4) Riley#SUB2#
Riley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Anatta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anatta preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Anatta 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. #T2#
Anatta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Riley is retaining full guard.
Riley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anatta's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (6) Riley
Riley looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Riley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Anatta is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Anatta has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (4) vs (6) Riley
Anatta trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom. #T3#
Anatta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully.
Anatta passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (7) vs (6) Riley
Riley is trying to get back to half guard.
Riley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley is not content to let Anatta control the position.
Anatta controlling the action here.#T4##SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura here.
Riley tries to roll over but Anatta keeps him under control.
Riley is not content to let Anatta control the position.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Riley actively working from the bottom here.
Anatta is trying to control. Riley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5##SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Anatta is working for a kimura but Riley is defending it quite comfortably.
Riley won't allow Anatta to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Anatta seems to be working for a kimura but Riley defends the submission attempt.
Anatta passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (10) vs (6) Riley#T6#
Riley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Riley keeps trying to improve his position.
Anatta tries to control but Riley wriggling away.
Riley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Riley is squirming around, avoiding Anatta's attempts to control the action.
Riley bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (10) vs (8) Riley#SUB#
Anatta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T7#
Riley wants to pass the guard but Anatta is keeping the position.
Anatta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Riley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anatta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Riley's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (12) vs (8) Riley
Anatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Riley is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Anatta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anatta has managed to get both his arms back between Riley's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Riley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Riley has an active guard here but Anatta has managed to pass into half guard.
Riley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T8#
Riley keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Riley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anatta defends well.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anatta passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Riley actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Anatta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Riley sees it coming and defends easily.#T9#
Riley is not content to let Anatta control the position.#SUB2#
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anatta prevents Riley from improving his position.
Anatta wants to control but Riley is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Riley manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Riley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anatta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anatta wants to control from the top but Riley keeps moving. #SUB2#
Riley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T10##SUB2#
Riley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Riley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Anatta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Riley looking for a guillotine here but Anatta defends easily.
Anatta trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom. #T11#
Anatta passes Riley's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Anatta is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Anatta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riley is just riding it out for now. Anatta eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Riley actively working from the bottom here.#T12#
Anatta wants to free his trapped foot but Riley is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Riley actively working from the bottom here.
Anatta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Riley is not content to let Anatta control the position.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.#T13#
Anatta uses his free foot to push down on Riley's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Riley. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (15) vs (8) Riley
Riley is desperately trying to improve his position but Anatta has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Anatta working for a guillotine from mount but Riley is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Anatta is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Riley has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Riley is desperately trying to improve his position but Anatta has a good base and remains in mount.#T14#
Anatta trying to control but Riley is having none of it.
Riley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Riley looking for a kimura from the bottom but Anatta passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (18) vs (8) Riley
Anatta tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Anatta trying to control the action but Riley is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riley gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anatta takes the fight on points by 18 to 8.
In defeat, Billy Riley stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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Event:
CFC CG 14.5
Date: May 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Billy Riley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Dodge Schotel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Riley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Schotel sprawls well initially but Riley persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Riley (2) vs (0) Schotel
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Riley 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.
#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Riley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schotel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Riley. #SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Riley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schotel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Riley wants to work for an arm triangle but Schotel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Riley is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but Schotel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage. #SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Schotel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Riley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schotel sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Riley is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schotel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schotel has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schotel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Riley seems to be working for a kimura but Schotel defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Riley is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Riley seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Schotel wants to improve his position but Riley is controlling well.
#SUB#
Riley is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Riley is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schotel tries to roll over but Riley keeps him under control.#SUB#
Riley seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T5##SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Riley is working for a submission of some sort.
Riley works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (5) vs (0) Schotel
Schotel tries to buck Riley off but Riley is having none of it.#SUB#
Riley is trying to get an arm triangle but Schotel is defending well. #SUB#
Riley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Schotel is trying to get back to half guard.#T6##SUB#
Riley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schotel tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Riley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schotel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schotel is trying to improve his position.
Schotel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Riley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Schotel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Schotel is defending against the submission attempts here by Riley.
#SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Riley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schotel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Riley. #SUB#
Riley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Schotel is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Riley is working for a kimura but Schotel is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but Schotel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage. #SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura here.
Schotel won't allow Riley to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Schotel is defending against the submission attempts here by Riley.
#T9##SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Riley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schotel sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Riley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.
Riley trying to mount his opponent but Schotel defends it. #SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but Schotel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Schotel is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but Schotel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage. #SUB#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura but Schotel is defending well.
#SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schotel looks winded!#SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Riley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Riley is working for a kimura but Schotel is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11##SUB#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schotel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Riley wants to work for an arm triangle but Schotel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schotel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Riley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T12##SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Riley seems to be working for a kimura but Schotel defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Riley wants to work for an arm triangle but Schotel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but Schotel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage. #T13##SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Riley is working for a kimura but Schotel is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Riley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schotel sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but Schotel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage. #SUB#
Riley is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schotel defends it well. #T14##SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions off his back.
Riley works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (8) vs (0) Schotel
Schotel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schotel manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Riley prevents Schotel from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Billy Riley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Robert Kelly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Riley gets a double leg takedown into Kelly's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kelly (0) vs (2) Riley
Kelly seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kelly looking for a sweep. Not yet Kelly, not yet.
Riley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Riley tries to free his leg and advance position but Kelly is retaining full guard.
Kelly looking for a sweep. Not yet Kelly, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly looking to control.
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kelly has his feet on Riley's thighs here. He's pushed Riley off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Riley screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Kelly!
A relieved looking Robert Kelly thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Billy Riley had this to say: 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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Event:
CFC CG 7
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 47 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mondragon shoots in and drives through. Riley sprawls well.#TD2#
Riley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (0) vs (2) Riley#SUB#
Mondragon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Riley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mondragon defends it well. #SUB2#
Riley seems to be working for a kimura but Mondragon defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Riley is working for a kimura but Mondragon is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Mondragon looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mondragon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Riley is working for a submission of some sort.
Mondragon tries to roll over but Riley keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Mondragon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Riley is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Mondragon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mondragon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Riley is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is defending against the submission attempts here by Riley.
#SUB#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Mondragon is looking for a sweep. Riley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mondragon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Riley stands and throws Mondragon's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (0) vs (5) Riley
Mondragon tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Riley has hold of Mondragon's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Mondragon tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Riley cranks the arm and Mondragon screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Mondragon, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Billy Riley!
Billy Riley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DMMA 295 Kruth vs Greene
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1##KD#
Dancer lands a big head kick that sends Riley tumbling to the mat! Dancer takes a step backwards and waves Riley back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Billy Riley has been cut.
Dancer throws a head kick but Riley moves out of range.
Dancer connects with the punch.#ROC#Riley is rocked!
Riley loses concentration momentarily and Dancer pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Riley crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Dancer finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tom Dancer!
Tom Dancer managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Stoner's Killer Apparel, into his post fight interview.
Billy Riley spoke after the fight, saying 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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Event:
DMMA 284 Cole vs Temidare
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Riley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and LS connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Riley dives in and grabs LS's left leg, looking for a takedown. LS pushes down on Riley's head and hops out.
Riley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by LS.
LS moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice cross by LS.
A jab from LS finds it's way through Riley's defenses.
Riley shoots in looking for a takedown but LS manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Riley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Test LS has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Riley.
LS looks to land a combination but Riley avoids it well.
LS lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#Riley is rocked!
Riley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of LS's head.
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!
Riley takes one to the side of the head.
Riley is still on wobbly legs! Can LS finish him?
Billy Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riley ducks into an uppercut from LS and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Test LS!
Test LS decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Billy Riley spoke after the fight, saying 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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Event:
DMMA 277 NYE
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Riley throws a right hand that Vrjalya ducks under and follows up with a left that Vrjalya also avoids with ease.
Vrjalya moves out of range of the strikes.
Vrjalya staying out of range there.
Vrjalya feints the counter takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Riley.#CUT#It looks like Ken Vrjalya has been cut.
Vrjalya moves out of range as Riley strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Riley misses the target.
Vrjalya with the counter takedown but Riley avoids it easily.#TD2#
Vrjalya looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Vrjalya in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Riley tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vrjalya!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ken Vrjalya!
After the big win, Ken Vrjalya made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fantasy Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Billy Riley spoke after the fight, saying 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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Event:
DMMA 268 Klimenko vs Kersikov
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Dancer darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Billy Riley has been cut.
Dancer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #KD#
Dancer drops Riley with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Riley looks back up at him and smiles so Dancer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Riley is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dancer throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Riley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dancer's guard.
Riley chips away with some ground and pound.
Riley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riley is looking to work some ground and pound but Dancer has wrist control.
Riley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dancer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Riley on the ground.
Riley throws a big right hand that misses.
My spies in Sprawl N Brawl inform me that Riley has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Riley works over Dancer with some ground and pound from guard.
Riley passes into half guard. #T1#
Dancer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Riley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Riley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dancer defending well though.
Ground and pound from Riley.
Riley lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Riley there.
Riley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Dancer is rocked!#SUB2#
Riley seems to be looking for submissions.
Oh Dancer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dancer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Riley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dancer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Riley prevents Dancer from standing back up.
Dancer seems to have got his legs back now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Riley connects with a nice short shot to Dancer's temple. #T2#
Riley lands a big elbow - Dancer is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Riley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Riley!
Our winner, Billy Riley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DMMA 260 Kwong vs Dreth
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Riley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Riley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wick misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Riley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Wick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riley manages to avoid it.
Riley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wick just misses with a punch to the body.
Riley with the counter takedown but Wick avoids it easily.
Wick falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Riley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Riley.
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Wick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Riley wants to control from the top but Wick keeps moving. #T1#
Wick wants to stand but Riley is controlling the position.
Riley throws a big elbow that misses.
Riley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Riley wants to pass the guard but Wick is keeping the position.
Wick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riley.
Riley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Riley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wick is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Riley, into his guard. #REVR#
Riley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wick controls the pace.#SU#
Wick gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wick misses with the combination.
And Riley tries to counter it with a takedown but Wick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wick seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
John Wick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Wick throws a nice looking combination but Riley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Riley tries to counter it with a takedown but Wick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Riley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wick finds it's way round the side to connect with Riley's head.
Riley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Riley needs to keep his hands up - Wick had a free shot at his head there.
Wick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riley was well out of range. Poor timing from Wick.
Riley wants to counter the offense by Wick and move into the clinch position.
Riley moves away from the strike by Wick.
Riley ducks under a wild hook from Wick.
Riley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wick defends it well.
Wick sizes up Riley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Wick rushes Riley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Wick breaks from the clinch.
Wick misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Riley counters with a takedown into side control. #T3##ES#
Wick throws Riley to one side and escapes!
Wick lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice body punch from Wick.
Wick tests Riley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wick misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Riley counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riley tries to move to mount but Wick blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Riley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wick knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wick dodges the ground and pound from Riley.
Riley is putting a hurting on Wick here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
Riley is trying to get an arm triangle but Wick is defending well. #T4#
Wick pushes Riley away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Riley gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Riley swings around for an armbar but Wick sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Riley's guard.
Wick preventing the sweep.
Riley is trying to keep Wick in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SU#
Wick stands up from Riley's guard - Wick perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Riley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wick works Riley's body with a nice hook.
Wick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Wick moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Wick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Wick dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wick throws a quick inside leg kick.
John Wick is winning the standup battle so far.
Wick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Riley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Riley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Riley winds up and cracks Wick with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Riley seems to be working for a kimura but Wick defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Riley is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Riley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Riley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wick keeps working.
Wick wants to control but Riley is keeping busy.
Riley misses with a head shot. Wick uses the momentum to regain guard.
Riley trying to control but Wick is working from the bottom.
Riley trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wick manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Riley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wick defends it easily.#SUB2#
Riley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wick defends well.#T2#
Wick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Riley is trying to control the position but Wick postures up. #SUB2#
Riley looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wick has picked Riley up and slammed him! Riley can't keep hold of the triangle and Wick manages to pass to side control!
Wick trying to control the position but Riley is working away. #SU#
Wick has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wick scores with a nice right hand.
John Wick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Wick.
Wick throws a lazy right hand but Riley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Wick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Riley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Riley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wick throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Riley counters with a takedown into side control.
Riley is looking to take a break and control but Wick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Riley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Riley trying to control the position but Wick is working away.
Riley tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4##SUB2#
Riley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Riley is trying to get an arm triangle but Wick is defending well.
Riley trying to control the position but Wick is working away.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Riley working his ground and pound in the gym.
Riley advances nicely into full mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riley lands a heavy elbow. #SUB2#
Riley goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Wick turns into him and now he's in Riley's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Wick will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Wick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Riley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wick throws an overhand right that lands on Riley's shoulder, as Riley tries to avoid the shot.
Riley wants to counter the offense by Wick and move into the clinch position.
Billy Riley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Wick clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wick to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Wick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wick misses the jab.
Riley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
A punch combination from Wick misses.
Riley steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wick.#CL#
Wick darts in and clinches Riley up against the cage.#TD2#
Riley tightens his grip and picks Wick up, before dumping him to the ground. Wick manages to land in guard.
Wick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Riley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riley wants to control from the top but Wick keeps moving.
Riley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wick looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
John Wick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Riley is working Wick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Riley is in close to Wick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wick keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully.
Wick wants to stand but Riley is controlling the position.
Riley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wick is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Wick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riley can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Riley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Riley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wick finds it's way round the side to connect with Riley's head.
Wick works Riley's body with a nice hook.
Riley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wick throws a series of punches but Riley avoids them all with ease.
Riley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice uppercut there from Wick.
Riley walks into a straight right hand from Wick.#T4#
Wick throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Riley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riley wants to control from the top but Wick keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Riley passes Wick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wick looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Riley is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Riley wants to control but Wick is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Wick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wick, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wick!
A very excited looking John Wick made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Billy Riley was interviewed post fight and said 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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Event:
DMMA 252 Fisher vs Rahamies
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Rocky connects with a jab.
Rocky uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Riley has time to react.
Nice straight punches there by Rocky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rocky.
Rocky connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rocky lands a head shot.#TD#
Rocky closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riley is looking for a sweep.
Riley struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Rocky crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocky is looking to take a break and control but Riley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riley wants to control but Rocky postures up.#T1#
Riley is holding Rocky down, trying to stall.
Rocky lands some shots froms side control.
Riley is trying to improve his position.
Rocky fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Riley can't do much from the bottom here.
Riley is looking to reverse the position.
Rocky working away.
Riley is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Riley looking for a sweep but Rocky has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rocky prevents Riley from getting the reversal.
Riley regains half guard.
Riley regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Riley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rocky is aware though and is defending well.
Rocky is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Riley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riley wants to improve his position but instead Rocky has moved into half guard.
Riley tries to get to full guard but Rocky has control of the leg.
Riley is controlling Rocky's trapped leg to prevent Rocky from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Riley actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Rocky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rocky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riley's head.
Riley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rocky is working away from the top position though.
Riley tries to roll over but Rocky keeps him under control.
Rocky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Riley defending well though. #SUB#
Rocky is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riley is just riding it out for now. Rocky eventually gives up the hold.
Rocky is trying to control. Riley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Riley regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Riley is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Riley forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Rocky is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Rocky looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rocky is defending against the submission attempts here by Riley.
#SUB#
Rocky looking for submissions off his back.
Rocky tries to roll over but Riley keeps him under control.
Rocky trying to control but Riley postures up.
Riley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Riley tries to pass to full mount but Rocky defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Rocky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rocky's corner calls for a 1-2. Rocky obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Rocky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rocky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Riley blocks it with crossed arms.
Riley tries to pull guard but Rocky won't allow it.
Our sources have told us that Rocky has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rocky connects with a knee to the head.
Rocky working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocky scores with a shot to the side of Riley's head.
Rocky with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Riley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rocky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riley can do to turn this around?
Come on Rocky - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rocky landing knees to the head.
#T1#
Riley tries to pull guard but Rocky forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Apollo Rocky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Riley.
Riley fails to pull guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rocky.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rocky.
Rocky lands with a light punch inside.
Riley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rocky walks away with a smile on his face. Riley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Danga de danga de dang - Rocky scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Rocky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rocky scores with a shoulder strike.
Riley is trying to pull guard but Rocky turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#KD#
Rocky lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Riley goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Rocky in side control.
#ROC#Riley is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Billy Riley has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riley struggling a bit here.
Riley is still in real trouble! Can Rocky finish him?
Rocky tries to advance to mount but Riley denies him. #T2#
Riley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Riley seems to have recovered his senses.
Rocky controlling the action here.
Riley is staying active underneath Rocky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Riley trying to control from the bottom.
Riley is refusing to be controlled, as Rocky sits in half guard.
Riley is trying to maintain the position but Rocky is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.
Riley trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Rocky is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rocky will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rocky with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Riley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rocky pulls his head out easily.
Rocky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Riley is looking for a sweep. Rocky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Riley is staying active underneath Rocky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rocky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Riley gets full guard.
Apollo Rocky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rocky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Rocky got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rocky has managed to get both his arms back between Riley's legs - danger averted.
Riley is pulling down on Rocky's head. It's preventing any offense from Rocky, at least for the moment.#T4#
Rocky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riley is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rocky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rocky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rocky wants to control from the top but Riley keeps moving.
Rocky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rocky wants to control from the top but Riley keeps moving. #SUB2#
Riley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rocky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rocky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Riley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Rocky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Riley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Rocky.
Rocky connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rocky lands with a hook. Riley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Riley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rocky moves into the clinch successfully.
Rocky landing knees to the head.
#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rocky.
Riley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Riley wants to take the fight to the mat but Rocky manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rocky scores with a knee to the head.
Riley wants to take the fight to the mat but Rocky manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Riley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Apollo Rocky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Riley.
Riley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rocky obliges.
Rocky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riley backwards. #TD#
Rocky jumps guard and drags Riley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Rocky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riley wants to control from the top but Rocky keeps moving.
Rocky wants to sweep but no luck.
Riley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Rocky working for a triangle but Riley defends it easily.
Riley is pushing down on Rocky's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rocky is fighting to maintain full guard but Riley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Apollo Rocky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Rocky won't allow Riley to pass to mount.
Rocky slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riley tries to free his leg and advance position but Rocky is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Rocky working for a triangle but Riley defends it easily.
Riley advances to half guard.
Riley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Riley is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Rocky actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Riley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rocky is looking to improve his position.
Rocky won't allow Riley to pass to mount.
My spies in Sprawl N Brawl inform me that Riley has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Riley passes to full mount!
Rocky is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rocky defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Riley.
Riley seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rocky is holding on tight.
Riley is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Riley wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rocky is trying to stand.#T4#
Rocky wants to hold on but Riley pushes him away.
Rocky is looking to improve his position but Riley isn't that keen on the idea.
Riley trying to control but Rocky is having none of it.
BOOM! Riley connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rocky tries to lock up and control but Riley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Riley with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Riley tries to control but Rocky wriggling away.
Riley prevents Rocky from getting the reversal.
Rocky is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Billy Riley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riley landing strikes from the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Apollo Rocky.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rocky, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Rocky!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Apollo Rocky waved his t-shirt featuring Champion Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.
Billy Riley spoke after the fight, saying 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Riley closes the distance and clinches up with Sardino, looking for a takedown. Riley pushes Sardino against the cage but Sardino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Billy Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riley tries for a takedown but Sardino circles away easily
and Sardino counters with a one-two to the body.
Riley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sardino counters with a nice uppercut.
Livver Sardino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Riley.
Riley has a takedown stuffed.
Sardino is looking to counter punch.
Riley shoots for a takedown but Sardino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Riley misses with a takedown
and Sardino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Riley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sardino but Sardino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Riley with a poor takedown
and Riley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riley looks winded!
Riley misses with a takedown
and Sardino makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sardino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Riley with a poor takedown
and Sardino makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Riley takes one on the button.
Sardino throws a series of punches but Riley avoids them all with ease.
Riley throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Sardino counters with a nice right hand that sends Riley toppling to the canvas! Riley scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sardino finish him?!#ROC#Riley is rocked!
Riley with a poor takedown
and Sardino counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Riley to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Sardino!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Livver Sardino!
Livver Sardino took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I've been here a time or two. Just humming that familiar tune. Its all I ever think or do. Next time come with the whole crew and you still wouldnt know what to do.'.
In defeat, Billy Riley stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Riley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bryzgalov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bryzgalov has hold of Riley's hands but Riley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Riley slips a nice elbow through Bryzgalov's hands, connecting with Bryzgalov's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Riley lands a nice short elbow.
Riley 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. #ROC2#Bryzgalov is rocked!
Riley moves into full mount! Bryzgalov won't be happy about that!
Oh Bryzgalov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riley postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Bryzgalov in real trouble here! The ref calls for Bryzgalov to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Riley!
A relieved looking Billy Riley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 330 - Prelims
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dubaku Womba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Riley closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Womba quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Womba (0) vs (2) Riley
Womba gets full guard.
Womba keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully.
Riley won't allow Womba to sweep him here. #SUB#
Womba working for a triangle but Riley defends it easily.
Riley tries to free his leg and advance position but Womba is retaining full guard.
Womba looking for a sweep. Not yet Womba, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Womba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Womba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Riley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Womba (0) vs (5) Riley
Womba is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Riley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Womba, who protects the arm well.
Womba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Womba manages to get back to half guard.
Womba wants to improve his position but Riley is controlling well.
#T2##SUB2#
Womba is defending against the submission attempts here by Riley.
Womba is trying to get back to full guard.
Riley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Womba keeps working.
Womba wants to improve his position but Riley is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Womba manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Riley wants to control from the top but Womba keeps moving.
Womba wants to sweep but no luck.
Womba is trying to keep Riley in close.
Womba 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.
Womba keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Womba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Womba is tightening it up a little... Riley has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Riley reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Riley taps out! Nice BJJ there by Womba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dubaku Womba!
During a confident post fight interview, Dubaku Womba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Billy Riley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Radu Dracul!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dracul fails with the takedown.
Dracul tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dracul somewhat.
Riley tries to counter with a takedown but Dracul is quick to defend against it.
Dracul fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Billy Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radu Dracul.
Riley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dracul.
Dracul fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Riley avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul shoots in but Riley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dracul shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Riley sprawls well. Riley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dracul gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Riley leaves Dracul with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Dracul gets a double leg takedown into Riley's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Riley (0) vs (2) Dracul
Dracul trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dracul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dracul controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dracul trying to control the position from guard on top but Riley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Dracul advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (0) vs (5) Dracul
Riley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dracul wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Riley is not content to let Dracul control the position.
Riley manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riley (2) vs (5) Dracul
Dracul tries to get to full guard but Riley has control of the leg.
Dracul wants to control but Riley is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Riley wants to control but Dracul is keeping him busy.
Riley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dracul knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Riley is keen to just control but Dracul is a slippery customer.
Riley wants to pass to mount but Dracul is defending the position.
Dracul has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Riley is thwarting Dracul's attempts to control the position.
Dracul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dracul is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
Riley wants to pass the guard but Dracul is defending well. #SUB#
Riley seems to be looking for submissions.
Dracul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura but Dracul is defending well.
Dracul is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Dracul wants to control but Riley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dracul wants to get back to full guard.
Dracul is refusing to be controlled, as Riley sits in half guard.
Dracul wants to improve his position but Riley is controlling well.
Riley is trying to control the action in half guard but Dracul is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Riley is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (5) vs (5) Dracul
Dracul tries to reverse the position but Riley maintains control.
Riley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dracul is looking to escape.
Riley wants to take Dracul's back here but Dracul is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T6#
Dracul sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dracul wants to improve his position but Riley is controlling well.
Riley is just content to waste time from the top position. Dracul takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Riley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dracul wants to improve his position but Riley is controlling well.
#SUB#
Riley is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dracul is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
Riley wants to free his trapped foot but Dracul is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dracul defends it well.
Dracul has his hands clasped together around Riley's back. He's all about the action.
Riley is pressing down on Dracul's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dracul is holding on for now. #SUB#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T8#
Riley is pressing down on Dracul's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dracul is holding on for now. #SUB#
Riley wants to work for an arm triangle but Dracul is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Dracul is defending against the submission attempts here by Riley.
Dracul makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dracul.
Dracul looking for a sweep. Not yet Dracul, not yet. #T9##SUB#
Riley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dracul dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riley (5) vs (7) Dracul
Riley wants to control the position but Dracul says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.
Dracul perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.
Dracul is controlling the pace.
#T10#
Riley is not content to let Dracul control the position.
Riley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Riley is in trouble now - Dracul has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (5) vs (10) Dracul
Dracul manages to capitalize on a mistake by Riley to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Riley (5) vs (13) Dracul
Riley rolls, trying to escape but Dracul keeps control of the position.
#T11#
Riley is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Dracul patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dracul controlling the positon.
Riley is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dracul really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Riley.
Dracul tries to keep control of the position but Riley is staying busy.#T12#
Dracul gets his hands free as Riley looks to control. #SUB2#
Dracul has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Riley wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Riley defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Riley is really stuck here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T13#
Riley can't escape the position.
Riley is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Dracul working for a choke but Riley is defending well. #T14#
Riley rolls, trying to escape but Dracul keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dracul avoiding Riley 's attempts to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dracul is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Riley knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Riley for a finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dracul wins on points by 13 to 5.
A relieved looking Radu Dracul thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 3
Date: Sep 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Paul Rabbitte! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Rabbitte pushes Riley up against the cage in a clinch.
Riley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Rabbitte pulls guard.
Rabbitte can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Riley controls the pace.#SUB#
Rabbitte is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riley is aware though and is defending well.
Riley won't allow Rabbitte to sweep him here.
Riley looking to pass the guard.
Rabbitte keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbitte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rabbitte looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabbitte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rabbitte haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Riley tries to free his leg and advance position but Rabbitte is retaining full guard.
Rabbitte keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully. #T2#
Rabbitte pulls Riley in close to prevent any damage.
Riley tries to free his leg and advance position but Rabbitte is retaining full guard.
Rabbitte wants to control but Riley passes easily into half guard.
Riley prevents Rabbitte from improving his position.
Riley trying to mount his opponent but Rabbitte defends it. #SUB2#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura but Rabbitte is defending well.
Rabbitte controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Rabbitte manages to get to full guard.
Riley tries to free his leg and advance position but Rabbitte is retaining full guard.
Rabbitte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Riley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rabbitte looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabbitte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rabbitte pulls Riley in close to prevent any damage.
Rabbitte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Riley is pushing down on Rabbitte's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rabbitte is fighting to maintain full guard but Riley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rabbitte trying to hold on to Riley's head to control him but Riley postures up.
Rabbitte is doing well to control the position and prevent Riley from advancing to side control.
Riley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rabbitte knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5#
Rabbitte controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rabbitte knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rabbitte is trying to control but can't.
Riley passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rabbitte (0) vs (3) Riley#T6#
Riley wants to control the action but instead Rabbitte gets a body lock and reverses into Riley's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rabbitte (2) vs (3) Riley
Rabbitte slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Riley looking for subs off his back but Rabbitte has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Rabbitte is working for a kimura but Riley is defending it quite comfortably.
Rabbitte will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
Rabbitte seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Riley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Riley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Rabbitte is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Riley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rabbitte. #SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Riley manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Rabbitte drops back looking for a leg! Riley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Riley manages to kick Rabbitte off! Rabbitte jumps back into Riley's guard. #SUB2#
Riley working for submissions but it's allowed Rabbitte to get to half guard.
Riley tries to get to full guard but Rabbitte has control of the leg. #T9##SUB#
Rabbitte is looking for a kimura but Riley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rabbitte to get the leverage.
Riley is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rabbitte wants to work for an arm triangle but Riley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Rabbitte is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Riley is defending against the submission attempts here by Rabbitte.
Riley is looking to control Rabbitte's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Riley avoid being mounted?#T10#
Riley gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Riley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rabbitte tries to free his leg and advance position but Riley is retaining full guard.
Rabbitte showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Riley keeping full guard, as Rabbitte tries to pass. #SUB2#
Riley has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Rabbitte doesn't defend quickly enough and Riley has managed to lock this one up! Can Rabbitte escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Riley on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Billy Riley! |
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Event:
CWC 317 - Prelims
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Billy Riley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Riley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nelson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Riley closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Riley jumps into guard, dragging Nelson to the mat.
Nelson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Riley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Nelson sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Riley doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Nelson paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Riley - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy Riley! |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Billy Riley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Riley shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracias tries to sprawl out of it but Riley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracias changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Riley rushes Gracias and presses him up against the cage.
Gracias is trying to drag Riley to the mat but Riley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gracias is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Riley to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley prevents the takedown attempt.
Billy Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helio Gracias.#TD2#
Gracias jumps into guard, dragging Riley to the mat.
Riley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Gracias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Riley wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Riley won't allow Gracias to sweep him here.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracias has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riley (0) vs (2) Gracias#T2#
Riley wants to sweep but no luck.
Riley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Riley can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracias advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracias wants to pass to mount but Riley is defending the position.
Riley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracias looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Riley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Riley trying to control the position.
Riley can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracias advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Riley is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracias is working for a kimura but Riley is defending it quite comfortably.
Riley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB2#
Gracias is trying to work for a kimura but Riley is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gracias is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Riley sees it coming and defends easily.
Riley trying to hold on to Gracias's head to control him but Gracias postures up.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Riley is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley tries to get to full guard but Gracias has control of the leg. #T5#
Gracias passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (0) vs (5) Gracias
Riley is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracias wants to take Riley's back here but Riley is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB2#
Gracias looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracias wants to take his opponent's back but Riley doesn't allow it. #T6#
Gracias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracias moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Riley (0) vs (8) Gracias
Riley trying to control the hands but Gracias won't let him. #SUB2#
Gracias has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Riley has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Riley looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T7#
Riley is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Gracias is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Riley knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Riley for a finish. #SUB2#
Gracias is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Riley has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Gracias is looking for the choke from the back position but Riley is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Gracias is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Riley defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Riley wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracias gets his hands free. #T8#
Riley manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracias's guard. Nice work there by Riley.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riley (2) vs (8) Gracias
Gracias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Riley wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Gracias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Riley's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riley (2) vs (10) Gracias
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Riley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Riley working for a triangle but Gracias defends it easily.
Gracias preventing the sweep.
Riley trying to control the position.
#T10#
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Riley is keeping the position.
Riley trying to control the position.
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Riley looking for subs off his back but Gracias has passed one foot through into half guard.
Riley is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Gracias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Riley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracias is looking to pass Riley's guard but actually Riley recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Riley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracias passes Riley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Riley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gracias is looking for a kimura but Riley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracias to get the leverage. #T12#
Gracias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Gracias wants to work for an arm triangle but Riley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Riley moves into full guard.
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracias is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T13#
Riley wants to improve his position but instead Gracias has moved into half guard.
Gracias stalling away here and it's allowed Riley to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gracias advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (2) vs (13) Gracias
Riley can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Gracias tries for a kimura but Riley is defending well. #SUB2#
Gracias thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T14#
Riley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracias tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Gracias is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Riley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracias tries to move into full mount but can't pass Riley's legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gracias working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 13 to 2.
An out of breath Helio Gracias 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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