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Event:
AWC 2021 Finals Rd 3 A
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1#
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurosaki manages to avoid it.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from River misses. #TD#
Kurosaki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Kurosaki 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.
Kurosaki is trying to control the action in half guard but River is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if River can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki wants to free his trapped foot but River is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurosaki is looking to take a break and control but River is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Kurosaki is working for a kimura but River is defending it quite comfortably.
Kurosaki wants to free his trapped foot but River is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Kurosaki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so River is just riding it out for now. Kurosaki eventually gives up the hold.
Kurosaki is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kurosaki wants to pass the guard but River is defending well.
Kurosaki works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kurosaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as River is looking to escape. #SUB#
Kurosaki is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, River has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T3#
Kurosaki controlling from mount.
River prevents Kurosaki from taking his back.
Kurosaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as River is looking to escape.
River is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kurosaki trying to control but River is having none of it.
River told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kurosaki content just to control the position here. #SUB#
River defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kurosaki. #SUB#
Kurosaki goes for an armbar but River turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from River. #SUB#
Kurosaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and River defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurosaki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Kurosaki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
River throws a jab when Kurosaki was well out of range.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurosaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but River paws at him with a jab and circles away.
River connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Akio Kurosaki has been cut.
River lands a body shot.
#TD#
River gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kurosaki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
River keeping moving, preventing Kurosaki from controlling successfully.
Kurosaki trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but River manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Kurosaki looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but River is defending well. Kurosaki quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! River has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kurosaki celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akio Kurosaki!
A victorious Akio Kurosaki 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:
AWC 2021 FInals Rd 2 A
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Greene tries to clinch but River moves out of range.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from River.
Greene should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Greene tries to clinch there but River circles away.
River seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD2#
Greene shoots in and gets a takedown into River's guard.
River on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if River tries to get out of the position.
Greene wants to pass the guard but River is keeping the position.
River is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Greene is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! River is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! River has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Greene had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. River defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Greene escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. River gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Greene looking for a guillotine here but River defends easily.
Greene manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. River manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
River keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
River knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Greene on the ground.#SUB2#
Greene drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and River dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Greene looking for a sweep. Not yet Greene, not yet. #SUB2#
Greene looking for a guillotine here but River defends easily.
#SUB2#
Greene escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. River gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Greene has eaten all the pies!#T3#
Greene wants to hit a sweep here but River passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Greene there!
Greene is looking to improve his position but River isn't that keen on the idea.
Greene wants to control but River is having none of it.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Greene really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Greene slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
River wants to stand up but Greene has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Greene tries to get to full guard but River has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greene is controlling River's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricky Greene will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River takes a swing at Greene's ribcage but misses.
River misses with an uppercut. Greene saw that one coming.
Greene fails with an attempt to clinch.
River misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Greene counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Greene wants to pass the guard but River is defending well. #SUB2#
Greene is working for a kimura but River is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Greene is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. River doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Greene. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Greene 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. River tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Greene!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Greene! |
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Event:
AWC 2021 Finals Rd 1 A
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! River has knocked Mannheim down with a huge combo! River steps away and waves a wobbly Mannheim back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like CG Mannheim has been cut.#CL#
River gets tackled into the cage by Mannheim. Mannheim maintains the clinch.
River lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mannheim pushes River back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River leaning his opponent against the cage.
River lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mannheim backwards.
We've been hearing reports that Mannheim has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
River is working Mannheim over against the cage.
Nice body punch from River.
Mannheim taking a breather.
River is pushing Mannheim up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mannheim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
A short uppercut from River.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mannheim misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River throws out a loose jab but Mannheim uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
River misses with an uppercut. Mannheim saw that one coming.
Clint River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River lands a jab to Mannheim's midsection.
River misses with a straight right.
River scores with a jab.#ROC2#Mannheim is rocked!
Clint River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mannheim at a distance.
River steps in with a hook that catches Mannheim right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! River follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Mannheim looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint River! |
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Event:
AWC Group B - Rd 5
Date: Apr 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Greene has a takedown stuffed.
River scores with the left hand. Greene knows he should have avoided that one.
Clint River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Greene closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming River to the mat! River manages to get full guard.
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.
Greene wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
Greene is really struggling to control River but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but River manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Greene really is a fat lump.#SUB#
Greene had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. River defends it easily.#T1##SUB#
Greene looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Greene tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Greene not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
River wants to stand but Greene is controlling his posture from full guard.
Greene might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Greene is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and River defends well.
River looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Greene has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but River can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Greene has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think River should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Greene has tightened it up now! River should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ricky Greene! |
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Event:
AWC Group B - Rd 3
Date: Mar 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Grundy misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
Grundy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grundy lands a nice shot to the body.
Grundy throws a front kick aimed at River's knee but River avoids it well.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grundy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grundy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jab, jab by River - just one landing.
River rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grundy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grundy misses with a wild body shot.
Grundy tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grundy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
River's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grundy under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grundy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grundy swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and River counters by moving into the clinch.
River taking a breather.#T1#
Grundy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
River blocks a body shot from Grundy.
Grundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
River manages to break the clinch.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grundy.
Some wild striking there from River.
Grundy throws out a counter right but River avoids it with no problem.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grundy.
Grundy misses with a looping left.
River has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grundy finds it's way round the side to connect with River's head.
Grundy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grundy takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
River throwing a counter right hand but Grundy manages to avoid it.
River keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
River swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Grundy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grundy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
River works Grundy's body with a nice hook.#T2#
River moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice combination there by Grundy.
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!
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grundy.
A telegraphed right hand from Grundy misses the target.
River feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grundys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grundy throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
Grundy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
River moves into range and connects with a jab.
River works the jab nicely.
Grundy throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River throws out a loose jab but Grundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
River blocks a low kick nicely.
River swings for the body but Grundy moves out of range.
Grundy takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Grundy does a little dance to reset his feet.
River moves in looking to clinch but Grundy pushes him off.
River throws a shot from downtown. Grundy moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Grundy lands an impressive looking overhand right. River doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Grundy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
River misses with an uppercut.
River cracks Grundy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
River avoids the body shot from Grundy.
Grundy misses with a body shot.
Grundy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
River defending well as Grundy loads up on a big left hand.
River is looking to counter the offense by Grundy and move into the clinch.
Grundy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Grundy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from River with a body shot.
River gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grundy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grundy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from River misses the target.
Grundy moves forwards but River connects with a nice, crisp jab.
River with a jab.
Grundy misses with a body shot.
Grundy connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grundy throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Grundy avoids the body shot from River.
River misses with an uppercut.
Grundy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but River is out of range.
Grundy throws out a leg kick but River moves out of range and Grundy only half commits.
River fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grundy thuds a left hand into River's body.
Grundy throws a leg kick
and River counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grundy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grundy misses with a looping left.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grundy throws a good cross that connects.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Grundy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grundy lunges at River with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by River's hand.
Grundy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grundy just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Soloman Grundy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River fails in his attempt to clinch.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Grundy's shoulder, as Grundy tries to avoid the shot.
Grundy flicks out a counter leg kick but River steps away.
Grundy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grundy scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grundy. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Grundy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
River misses with an uppercut. Grundy saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Grundy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
River misses the jab.
Grundy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good shot there by Grundy.
River tries to clinch but Grundy is having none of it.
River takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Grundy misses with a low kick.
River works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grundy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River scores with a jab. Grundy acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Grundy. Beautiful body shot.
A punch combination from River misses.
River misses with a hook.
Grundy scores with a jab to the body.
Grundy lands with a hook. River tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grundy.
River lands a nice hook to Grundy's body. Grundy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grundy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Grundy looks to move away, River throws a big counter combo but Grundy just gets out of the way.
Grundy lands with a straight right. River didn't see that one coming.
A swing and a miss from River.
Grundy throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River is looking to counter punch.
River lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grundy.
Grundy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
River lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Grundy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grundy digs a good body shot into River's ribs.
River ducks right into an uppercut from Grundy.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
River has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
River throws a right and a left that Grundy avoids nicely.
Grundy keeps the fight on the outside.
Grundy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River is looking to counter punch.
River doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Grundy does a little dance to reset his feet.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from River misses.
Grundy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before River has time to react.
Grundy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grundy misses with a hook
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
River checks a low kick from Grundy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grundy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
River moves out of range as Grundy strikes.#T3##CL#
River pushes Grundy up against the cage in a clinch.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grundy.
River tries to throw a body punch but Grundy avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grundy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grundy misses with some punches.
Grundy misses with a body punch.
River looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
River misses with a body punch.
Grundy misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
River breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grundy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grundy lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
A big left from Grundy misses.
Grundy throws a shot to the body.
River looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Grundy lands with a shot to the body.
River throws a hook but Grundy blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grundy misses with a straight left.
Grundy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Donk. Grundy catches River right on the button with a cross.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Grundy.
Grundy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grundy slips under a jab.
Grundy misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
River missing with a left hand there. Grundy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grundy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River moves in looking to clinch but Grundy pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Grundy scores with a punch to the head.
Grundy misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soloman Grundy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
River throws a hook but Grundy blocks it.
Grundy throws out a counter right but River avoids it with no problem.
River moves out of range as Grundy strikes.
River slips a straight right by Grundy.
Grundy slips a straight right by River.
A big right from Grundy misses.
Grundy moves out of range of the strikes.
Grundy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River walks into a left hand.
River swings for the body but Grundy moves out of range.
A big left from Grundy misses.
Grundy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Grundy.
River takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Grundy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grundy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
Grundy misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Grundy throws a chopping leg kick but River manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
River throws a body punch but Grundy moves out of range.
Soloman Grundy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grundy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River misses with a straight left.
Grundy throws out a counter right but River avoids it with no problem.
River misses with a double jab.
Nice shot by Grundy.
River fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grundy slips a straight right by River.
Grundy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grundy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
River rushes Grundy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grundy tries to break free but River pushes him back against the cage.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Grundy fails to land.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from River. #T2#
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grundy working aggressively here.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grundy backwards.
River lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grundy or not.
River blocks a body shot from Grundy.
River tries to stall but Grundy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Grundy backwards.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from River on the inside.
Grundy tries to break free but River pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River prevents Grundy from breaking the clinch.
River tries a body shot but Grundy blocks it.
River tries to work over Grundy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from River.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clint River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A short body shot lands from Grundy as the two fighters clinch.
Grundy lands an uppercut.
Grundy misses with a punch on the inside.
Grundy presses River against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
River lands a right hand.
Grundy misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River misses with a body shot.
River takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grundy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grundy throws a body shot but no joy.
River throws a big shot that misses.
Grundy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
Grundy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
River lands a really nice looking cross but Grundy seems unphased.
River takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grundy misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target. #T4#
Jab by Grundy.
Grundy lands a lovely overhand right.
River misses with a straight left.
River takes a body punch but keeps moving.
River scores with a nice strike.#CUT#It looks like Soloman Grundy has been cut.
Grundy lands with a good body shot.#CL#
River clinches with his opponent.
River manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grundy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grundy throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Grundy misses with a punch to the body.
Grundy swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River scores with a shot to the side of Grundy's head.
River cracks Grundy with a nice body shot.#BC#
River breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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 Clint River.
I think Grundy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soloman Grundy!
Soloman Grundy 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. |
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Event:
AWC Group B - Rd 2
Date: Mar 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Del Geno tries to clinch but River is having none of it.
River jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Del Geno does it's job there.
River misses the shot to the body.
Del Geno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Del Geno looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
Del Geno looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Del Geno needs to keep his hands up - River had a free shot at his head there.
Del Geno dodges the punch combination from River.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Del Geno.
Del Geno misses with a two punch combination.
River definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
River lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Del Geno backs up against the cage.
River misses with a body shot.
Del Geno steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from River.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Geno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River defending well as Del Geno loads up on a big left hand.
Del Geno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
A jab from Del Geno misses.
River slips a jab from Del Geno.
A big right from Del Geno misses. #T1#
Del Geno rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but River moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
River moves away from the strike by Del Geno.
Del Geno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Del Geno misses the target.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River looks to land a right hand but Del Geno moved out of range.
River takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
River misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Del Geno counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
River breaks the clinch.
Del Geno wants to clinch up but River keeps it at a distance.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Geno is just out of range.
Del Geno throws out a counter right but River avoids it with no problem.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Del Geno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
River connects with a looping right hand.
River lands with a straight right. Del Geno didn't see that one coming.
Del Geno jabs River right on the nose. River blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Geno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Del Geno.
River throws a one two combo.
#T2#
Good work by River as he checks the leg kick.
Del Geno throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
River tries to keep at a distance but Del Geno has taken the fight into the clinch.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Del Geno uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
River breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Del Geno stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Del Geno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Del Geno connects with a looping right hand.
Del Geno swinging wildly here.
River walks into a jab.
Del Geno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Del Geno cracks River with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Del Geno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
Del Geno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent River stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Del Geno avoids the body shot from River.
#CL#
River fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Del Geno, pushing him back against the cage.
Del Geno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Del Geno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Del Geno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River throws out a powerful jab.
Del Geno scores with a decent looking hook.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Del Geno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Del Geno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
River scores with a hook to the body. Del Geno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
River slips a straight right by Del Geno.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River misses with a right hand
and Del Geno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Del Geno cracks River with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#River is rocked!#T4#
River throws a body punch but Del Geno moves out of range.
Oh River is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
River on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Del Geno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River is looking to clinch but Del Geno is avoiding it.
River seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Del Geno closes the distance and pushes River back into the cage.
Del Geno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River tries a body shot but Del Geno blocks it.
Del Geno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rivers head.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from River.
Del Geno gets through River's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Geno doesn't manage to clinch there - River circles away.
Del Geno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Del Geno throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
Del Geno looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Del Geno dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Del Geno misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
River has closed the distance and engaged Del Geno in a clinch.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River lands a right hand that snaps the head of Del Geno backwards.
A hook to the body from River.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Del Geno controls his hands.
River stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
River breaks from the clinch.
Del Geno misses with a body shot
enabling River to counter with a crisp jab.
River takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Del Geno scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from River finds it's way through Del Geno's defenses.
River misses with a body shot.
River slips a jab and a cross from Del Geno.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Geno moves forwards but River connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A left and a right from River both land. Nice combination.
Del Geno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Del Geno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River.
Del Geno throws a leg kick
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Del Geno swings for the body but River moves out of range.
Del Geno jabs River to the body, keeping him at a distance.
River with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Del Geno to score with a decent uppercut.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Del Geno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Del Geno throws out the jab.
River takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
River swings for the body but Del Geno moves out of range.
Paolo Del Geno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by River.
Del Geno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Del Geno ducks under a wild hook from River.
Del Geno scores with a sloppy right hand. River should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by River.
River takes a swing at Del Geno's ribcage but misses.
River with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Geno with a hook.
Del Geno misses with a straight left. #T2#
Del Geno moves forwards but River connects with a nice, crisp jab.
River moves out of range as Del Geno strikes.
Del Geno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
River throws a series of punches but Del Geno moves out of range.
Del Geno fails to land with a series of punches.
River gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Del Geno.
Del Geno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping River at a distance.
River lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
River misses with a hook. Del Geno ducked under it nicely.
Del Geno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River throws a body punch but Del Geno moves out of range.
River takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Del Geno.
Del Geno throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling River to counter with a crisp jab.
River misses the shot to the body.
Del Geno misses with a hook
enabling River to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Del Geno misses the target. #T3#
Del Geno looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
Del Geno throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck River on the side of the head.
Del Geno tries to clinch up.
It looked like River wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River throws a jab when Del Geno was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Del Geno! But no joy.#CL#
River clinches with his opponent.
Del Geno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Del Geno controls his hands.
Del Geno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Del Geno.
River is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Del Geno lands a body shot in the clinch.
Come on Del Geno - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Del Geno blocks a body shot from River.
River blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Del Geno fails to land.
Del Geno lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards. #T4#
River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Del Geno lands a hook that snaps the head of River backwards.
Del Geno blocks a body shot from River. #BC#
River's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
River clinches up with Del Geno and pushes him back against the cage.
River has Del Geno pressed against the cage.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River misses with a body punch.
Del Geno tries to land a knee to the head but River blocks with his arms.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
Del Geno lands a left hand.
River misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River trying to stall but Del Geno improves his position.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Del Geno lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Del Geno lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paolo Del Geno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Del Geno lands a left hand.
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 Clint River will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Del Geno looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
A cross from Del Geno lands.
Del Geno moves out of range of the strikes.
River defending well as Del Geno loads up on a big left hand.
Del Geno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Del Geno.
Del Geno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
Del Geno takes one to the side of the head.
River walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Del Geno loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
Del Geno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Del Geno connects with the punch.
River digs a good hook to Del Geno's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by River as he connects with a hook.
Del Geno misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
Del Geno misses with a hook.
Del Geno misses with a looping left.
River swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
River slips under a jab from Del Geno.
A swing and a miss from Del Geno.
River uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Del Geno has time to react.
River ducks under a wild hook from Del Geno.
Del Geno misses with a double jab.
River on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Del Geno scores with a hook.#CL2#
Del Geno has managed to clinch.
Del Geno blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Del Geno!
Del Geno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
River tries to clinch there but Del Geno circles away.
Del Geno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling River to counter with a crisp jab.
Del Geno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Del Geno lands with a good body shot.
River misses with a looping left.#T2#
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Danga de danga de dang - River scores with a four punch combination!
River misses with a wild body shot.
Del Geno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Del Geno throws a lazy uppercut
and River counters with a three punch combo that has Del Geno backing up. Del Geno nods at River to acknowledge the strikes.
River drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Del Geno swings for the body but River moves out of range.
Del Geno cracks River with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
River is looking to clinch but Del Geno is avoiding it.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Del Geno.
Del Geno with a jab.
Del Geno tries to clinch but River moves out of range.
River is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Del Geno feints a jab promting River to slip. Del Geno then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. River slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Del Geno tries to clinch but River moves out of range.
River swings for the body but Del Geno moves out of range.
#T3#
Del Geno misses with a straight right.
River throwing a counter right hand but Del Geno manages to avoid it.
Del Geno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
River throws out a loose jab but Del Geno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Del Geno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
Del Geno is looking to clinch.
Del Geno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
River loads up on a big right hand but Del Geno slips the punch.
Del Geno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
River throws a predictable looking body shot
and Del Geno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2#
Del Geno drops River with a beautiful combination! River stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Del Geno is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River sizes up Del Geno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
River scores with a nice strike.
River misses with a body shot.
Del Geno thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from Del Geno lands.
Del Geno misses with a right hand
and River counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Del Geno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Del Geno forces River back against the cage and clinches.
Del Geno tries to break the clinch but River is controlling the position.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Del Geno controls his hands.
River lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Del Geno pushes River up against the cage in a clinch.
Del Geno throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
River pushes Del Geno back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Del Geno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
River tries a body shot but Del Geno blocks it.
#BC#
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Del Geno misses with a right hand
and River counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Del Geno looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
River lands an overhand right.
River lands with a cross.
River misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paolo Del Geno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Del Geno has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paolo Del Geno!
Paolo Del Geno thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
AWC Group B - Rd 1
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Elvul looks for a takedown but River sprawls well.
River looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A swing and a miss from Elvul.
A nice side step and River releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
River gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Elvul wants to pass the guard but River is keeping the position.
Elvul is working hard here to advance position.
River really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Elvul. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Elvul 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. #T1#
Elvul stands and throws River's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Elvul working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Elvul tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2##SUB#
Elvul wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by River, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Elvul is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but River is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Elvul has hold of River's arm. He's looking for a kimura. River seems comfortable defending it but Elvul has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! River is real pain and he's forced to tap out! River is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Elvul couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dreynos Elvul!
Dreynos Elvul decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
AWC Fighter Trials III
Date: Jan 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Panda shoots for a double leg takedown but Three sprawls well. He's pushed Panda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Three pushes Panda up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Three breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Three clinches. #TD2#
Three has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Panda uses from the top position.
Panda wants to pass the guard but Three is keeping the position.
Panda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Three's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
A lull in the action here as Panda stalls from top position.
Panda landing a few strikes. #T1##SUB#
Three is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Panda's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Panda! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Three has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Napoleon Panda! |
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