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Event:
EMPIRE 18: Riak vs Polo 2
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Riak tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Polo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Kuol Riak has been cut.
Riak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Polo.
Riak misses with a hook
and Polo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Riak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Polo.
Riak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riak throws a lazy uppercut
and Polo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Riak misses with an uppercut
and Polo counters with a straight right hand.
Riak misses with a hook.
Kuol Riak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Polo scores with a body shot.
Riak throws a poor cross that misses
and Polo counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riak misses with a takedown attempt
and Riak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Polo catches Riak right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#Riak is rocked!
Riak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Polo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Polo's coach down at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Polo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Riak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Polo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Polo misses with an uppercut. Riak saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Riak coming out on top.
Polo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riak throws a right hand that misses
and Polo counters with a right hand to the body.
Polo throws out a loose jab but Riak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polo throws an overhand right that lands on Riak's shoulder, as Riak tries to avoid the shot.
Riak slips a jab from Polo.
Riak throws a right hand that misses
and Polo counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Polo misses.
Polo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riak throws out the jab.
Polo throws out a counter right but Riak avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Polo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Riak in his tracks.
Polo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riak.
Polo throws out a counter right but Riak avoids it with no problem.
Riak throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Polo counter with a right hand.
Oh Riak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Kuol Riak's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riak misses with an uppercut
and Polo counters with a nice body shot.
Riak throws a right hand that misses
and Polo counters with a huge left! Riak is in big trouble! He's backing up but Polo isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Riak from any more damage. A dominating finish by Polo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Polo!
Marco Polo is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 14: Dangerfield vs Riak
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Dangerfield darts in and clinches Riak up against the cage.
A short left from Dangerfield.
Riak jumps guard but Dangerfield stands there with Riak around his waist. Riak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Riak tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Riak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dangerfield smiles and moves away.
Kody Dangerfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuol Riak.#CL2#
Riak has managed to clinch.
Riak tries to pull guard but Dangerfield holds him up against the cage and eventually Riak drops back down to his feet.
Dangerfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Riak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riak jumps guard but Dangerfield stands there with Riak around his waist. Riak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dangerfield just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dangerfield lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dangerfield.
Dangerfield throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Dangerfield. #CUT#It looks like Kuol Riak has been cut.#T1##TD#
Dangerfield works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Riak looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dangerfield has picked Riak up and slammed him! Riak can't keep hold of the triangle and Dangerfield manages to pass to side control!
Dangerfield advances nicely into full mount.
Riak is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dangerfield punching from mount but Riak doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dangerfield wants to control the pace but Riak is squirming around nicely.
Riak is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dangerfield trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Dangerfield goes for an armbar but Riak turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Riak.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Riak drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dangerfield manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Riak has Dangerfield in his guard.#REVR##T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Dangerfield drops back, looking for a kneebar! Riak looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Riak looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Riak! #REVB##SUB2#
Riak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dangerfield is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Reach Around, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Riak is trying to get an arm triangle but Dangerfield is defending well. #SUB2#
Riak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Dangerfield manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dangerfield takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Riak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Riak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dangerfield pulls his head out easily.
Dangerfield is keen to just control but Riak is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Riak looking for submissions off his back.
Riak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Dangerfield is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Riak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dangerfield. #T4##SUB#
Dangerfield is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dangerfield thows a huge punch but Riak dodges it nicely.
Dangerfield is stalling here. Riak is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dangerfield seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Riak has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dangerfield pushes Riak away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Riak gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Riak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kody Dangerfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kuol Riak's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Riak looks to score with a jab to the body but Dangerfield is just out of range.#TD#
Dangerfield closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Riak quickly recovers to half guard.
Dangerfield wants to control but Riak is keeping him busy.
Riak is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dangerfield's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dangerfield's back!
I really don't envy Dangerfield right now.
#SUB2#
Dangerfield is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Riak gets his way!
#SUB2#
Riak is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dangerfield has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Riak working for the choke.
Dangerfield tries to escape but Riak has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T1##SUB2#
Dangerfield is trying to defend against the choke here but Riak has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Riak Tightens the hold and Dangerfield taps out furiously! Riak displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kuol Riak!
Kuol Riak is the new featherweight champion!
Kuol Riak really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bondi MMA 🏝️ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN8
Date: Sep 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Riak misses with a hook.
Riak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Riak moves out of range of the strikes.
Riak loads up on a big right hand but Qarase slips the punch.#TD#
Riak is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Qarase's half guard.
Qarase is looking to get back to is feet but Riak passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Riak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Riak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Riak is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Qarase has escaped the position, nice work there.
Qarase can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Riak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Qarase is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB#
Riak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Qarase knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Qarase really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Riak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Riak tries for a kimura but Qarase is defending well.
Qarase is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Riak has an Americana. Qarase didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Riak is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Riak hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kuol Riak!
Kuol Riak gave a mention to Bondi MMA 🏝️ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN5: WW GP
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Riak misses with a hook. Hoola ducked under it nicely.
Riak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hoola darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hoola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Hoola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riak.
Hoola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riak.
Riak throws a hook but Hoola avoids it easily.
Riak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riak was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoola moves away from the strike by Riak.
Hoola let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hoola lands a jab to the head.
Riak misses with an uppercut. Hoola saw that one coming.
Hoola connects with a single shot there.
Hoola wants to clinch.#T1#
Riak misses with an uppercut.
Hoola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Hoola.
Riak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riak misses with a takedown attempt - Hoola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hoola stuns Riak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hoola keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kuol Riak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoola tries to clinch but Riak is having none of it.
Riak swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoola.
Riak misses with a straight right. #T2#
Hoola moves out of range as Riak strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hoola!
#CL2#
Hoola has closed the distance and engaged Riak in a clinch.
Hoola has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Riak jumps guard but Hoola stands there with Riak around his waist. Riak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Riak fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuol Riak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riak tries to pull guard but Hoola forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Riak is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hoola's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hoola misses with a punch to the body.
Hoola is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Riak is keeping busy.
Riak tries to pull guard but Hoola forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hoola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Riak fails to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riak jumps guard but Hoola stands there with Riak around his waist. Riak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Riak jumps guard but Hoola stands there with Riak around his waist. Riak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T3#
Riak jumps guard but Hoola stands there with Riak around his waist. Riak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Riak is trying to pull guard but Hoola has him pressed against the cage.
Riak is trying to pull guard but Hoola has him pressed against the cage.
Hoola lands a body punch.
Hoola is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Riak is keeping busy.
Hoola avoiding damage.
Hoola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riak backwards.
Hoola tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hoola takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hoola tries to throw a body punch but Riak avoids it by throwing Hoola back against the cage.
Hoola leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hoola is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T4#
Riak blocks a body shot from Hoola.
Hoola is looking to control Riak's arms but Riak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hoola has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ray Hoola.#CL#
Riak closes the distance and clinches.
Hoola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riak backwards. #BC2#
Hoola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoola blocks a jab.
Riak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoola. Hoola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hoola wants to clinch.
Hoola throws a right and a left that Riak avoids nicely.
Riak staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Hoola dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Riak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoola.
Hoola doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice defenses there by Hoola.
As Riak backs off Hoola throws a huge counter combo but Riak manages to avoid it all.
Hoola gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ray Hoola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riak throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoola.
Hoola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riak.
Hoola tries to clinch there but Riak circles away.
Hoola slips under a jab.
Hoola scores with a jab to the head.
Hoola lands an overhand right.
Hoola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
so Riak counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Riak drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hoola manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Riak has Hoola in his guard.#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Riak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hoola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hoola manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Riak looking for a guillotine here but Hoola defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Riak keeping moving, preventing Hoola from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoola trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Riak manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
Hoola looking to control.
Hoola 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.
Riak trying to control but Hoola is working from the bottom.
Hoola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riak is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Hoola looking for a guillotine here but Riak defends easily.
#SUB#
Riak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB#
Riak drops back looking for a leg! Hoola is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hoola manages to kick Riak off! Riak jumps back into Hoola's guard.
Riak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riak content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hoola pulls Riak in to control the position. #SUB#
Riak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Riak postures up in Hoola's guard and throws a big left but Hoola blocks it. #SUB#
Riak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hoola controls Riak momentarily but Riak frees himself. #T4#
Riak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Hoola is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riak is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Riak drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riak jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Riak preventing the sweep.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hoola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Riak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Riak cracks Hoola with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riak postures up and lands a big shot to Hoola's brow.
Hoola working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kuol Riak dominated that second round.
That's time! Riak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Riak looks to land a left hand but Hoola moved out of range nicely.
Riak looks to land a right hand but Hoola moved out of range.
As Riak backs off Hoola throws a huge counter combo but Riak manages to avoid it all.
Riak is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD#
Hoola gets caught napping as Riak dives in and scores a takedown. Hoola manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Riak 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.
Riak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Riak trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hoola looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Riak drops back looking for a leg! Hoola is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hoola manages to kick Riak off! Riak jumps back into Hoola's guard. #SUB#
Riak drops back looking for a leg! Hoola is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hoola manages to kick Riak off! Riak jumps back into Hoola's guard. #T1#
Hoola is trying to control the position but Riak postures up.
Hoola is controlling Riak's posture.#SUB#
Riak 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.
Hoola 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#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hoola wants to stand but Riak is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Hoola is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riak is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Riak drops back looking for a leg! Hoola is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hoola manages to kick Riak off! Riak jumps back into Hoola's guard.
Riak wants to control from the top but Hoola keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hoola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Riak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ray Hoola seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Riak misses the jab.#CL#
Riak pushes Hoola up against the cage in a clinch.
Riak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoola smiles and moves away.
Hoola misses with a double jab.
Hoola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Hoola's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hoola enables Riak to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hoola manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Hoola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Riak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hoola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hoola keeping moving, preventing Riak from controlling successfully.
Hoola looking to control.
#T4##SUB#
Riak 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.
Hoola has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Hoola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Riak drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riak jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Riak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kuol Riak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riak trying to control but Hoola is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuol Riak showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Riak has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuol Riak!
Kuol Riak really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bondi MMA 🏝️ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN3
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Miller forces Riak back against the cage and clinches.
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Riak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Miller walks away with a smile on his face. Riak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Miller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Riak misses with a body shot.
Riak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miller.
Riak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the body from Riak misses
and Miller counters with a thumping low kick.
Riak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller tries a quick counter leg kick but Riak is wise to it.
Riak moves forwards but Miller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Miller lands with a straight right. Riak didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Miller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Riak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Miller smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Miller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller misses with some punches.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Miller.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike. #T1##BC2#
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Riak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Riak throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller flicks out a counter leg kick but Riak steps away.
Miller tries to clinch up but Riak circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Miller rushes Riak and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Riak just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller tries a quick counter leg kick but Riak is wise to it.
Miller scores with a jab to the head.
Riak throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
Miller is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Riak throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
Riak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Riak looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller lands a nice looking body kick.
Miller with a jab.
Riak misses with a lunging right hand
and Miller counters with a good low kick that Riak was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Miller lands with an uppercut that bounces Riak off the cage and back into range.
Miller throws a leg kick which misses Riak's front leg but catches the back leg as Riak tries to avoid it.
Miller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Miller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Miller.
Riak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Riak takes one on the button.
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Riak throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Riak momentarily.
Riak moves forwards but Miller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Miller lands with a hook. Riak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Miller closes the distance and pushes Riak back into the cage.
Riak jumps guard but Miller stands there with Riak around his waist. Riak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuol Riak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riak blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Riak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miller just stands there and leans against the cage.
Riak blocking some punches.
Riak jumps guard but Miller turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riak is trying to pull guard but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Miller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Riak pushes him off.
Miller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice body kick there by Miller.
Miller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Riak misses the shot to the body.
Miller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
That kick from Miller tenderised Riak's leg. Riak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Felix Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller avoids the body shot from Riak.
Felix Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller thuds his right hand into Riak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Riak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Miller lands a really nice looking cross but Riak seems unphased.
Miller thumps Riak with a low kick.
Miller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Miller is looking to slow Riak down with leg kicks.
Riak on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Miller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Riak on the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Miller.
A decent looking cross lands there for Miller.
Riak misses with a hook to the body
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miller.
Riak takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Riak had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Riak swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Miller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Miller has Riak up against the cage in a clinch.
Felix Miller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller misses with some punches.
#TD#
Riak has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Miller uses from the top position. #SUB#
Riak looking for a guillotine here but Miller defends easily.
#SUB#
Riak looking for a guillotine here but Miller defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miller wants to control from the top but Riak keeps moving. #SUB#
Riak is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Miller has his hands clasped together but Riak extends and breaks Miller's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Riak.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kuol Riak!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kuol Riak waved his t-shirt featuring Bondi MMA 🏝️'s logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 5: Riak vs Polo
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Riak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Polo counters with a left to the body.
Riak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riak shoots and misses
and Polo counters with a right hand to the body.
Polo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Riak dives in for a single leg takedown but Polo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuol Riak. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Polo manages to break the clinch.
Polo jabs at Riak's body.
Riak walks into a straight right hand from Polo.
Riak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Riak moves in looking to clinch but Polo pushes him off.
A jab from Polo misses.
Riak doesn't manage to clinch there - Polo circles away.
Kuol Riak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Polo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Polo with a nice cross.#CUT2#It looks like Kuol Riak has been cut.
Riak tries for a takedown but Polo circles away easily
and Polo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Polo's coach down at Iron Sharpens Iron was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Polo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Riak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Polo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Riak throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Polo to counter with a crisp jab.
Riak looks to land a left hand but Polo moved out of range nicely.
Polo scores with a hook.
Riak slips a straight right by Polo.
Marco Polo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Polo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Riak sprawling to the canvas! Riak rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Polo finish him?!
#ROC2#Riak is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polo cracks Riak with a hook to the temple - Riak is on wobbly legs here! Polo swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Riak falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Polo wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marco Polo!
Marco Polo is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 4
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Perez enables Riak to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Perez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Riak pushing down on Perez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Riak slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Riak wants to work for an arm triangle but Perez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Riak is looking for a kimura but Perez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riak to get the leverage.
Riak passes to side control.
Riak advances to full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riak trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Perez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Riak tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Riak has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Perez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Perez stops Riak from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Riak with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez prevents Riak from taking his back.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Riak wants to control the pace but Perez is squirming around nicely.
Perez wants to try and get back to his feet.
Perez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Riak wants to take Perez's back here but Perez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Perez 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.#SUB#
Riak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Riak wants to pass the guard but Perez is defending well.
Perez is trying to control but can't.
#T3##SUB#
Riak seems to be looking for submissions.
Riak is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Riak takes Perez's back. #SUB#
Riak is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Perez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Riak has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Perez just trying to survive but Riak is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Riak is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Perez has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Riak has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Perez taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Riak doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kuol Riak!
Kuol Riak very nearly forgot to thank Bondi MMA amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 2
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Kara throws a push kick but Riak slaps the foot to one side.
Riak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kara defends it nicely.#TD#
Riak shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kara manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Riak forces his way into half guard.
Riak works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kara tries to buck Riak off but he can't manage it. #T1#
Riak looking to control but Kara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Kara wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Riak has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Kara taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kuol Riak!
Kuol Riak gave a mention to Bondi MMA in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1092 Round 3
Date: Apr 15, 2022 |
#R1#
A left lands for Davies.#CUT#It looks like Kuol Riak has been cut.
Riak looks to throw the jab but Davies is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Davies.
Riak throws a body punch but Davies moves out of range.
Davies tries to counter with a takedown but Riak is quick to defend against it.
A left lands for Davies.
Davies staying out of range there.
Riak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Davies attempts a counter takedown but Riak avoids it well and moves away.
Davies tries for a takedown but Riak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Riak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Riak throws a head kick but Davies moves out of range.
Riak is looking to chop away at Davies's legs.
Riak misses with a wild body shot.
Davies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davies cracks Riak with a good jab.
Nice shot lands for Davies.#ROC#Riak is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riak bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Davies comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Riak falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Riak was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Osian Davies! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1092 Round 2
Date: Apr 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Perez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riak takes a swing at Perez's ribcage but misses.
Riak throws out a loose jab but Perez uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Riak fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Perez sprawls well initially but Riak persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Perez is looking to escape.
Riak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Still in half guard, Riak seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez wants to control but Riak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Riak passes into half guard. #T1#
Perez trying to control but Riak postures up.
#SUB#
Riak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Perez defends it well.
Perez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Perez looking to control.
Riak with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Riak prevents Perez from getting back to his feet.
Riak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riak is working hard here to advance position.
Riak looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Riak misses with a kick to the body.
#TD#
Riak closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Riak lands in his opponent's guard.
Riak postures up.
#T3#
Riak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perez is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Perez is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Perez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Perez has managed to get both his arms back between Riak's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Riak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Perez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riak 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.
Riak 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.#T4##SUB#
Riak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Perez trying to control but Riak is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Riak working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Perez has passed into half guard!
Riak won't allow Perez to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kuol Riak dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Perez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Riak circles away.
Perez tries for a takedown but Riak circles away easily#TD#
and Riak counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Riak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riak advances to half guard.
Riak trying to mount his opponent but Perez defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez tries to roll over but Riak keeps him under control.
Riak is taking a breather. Perez 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.#T1##SUB#
Riak is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Perez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Perez wants to improve his position but Riak is controlling well.
#SUB#
Riak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Perez tries to get to full guard but Riak has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Riak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Riak wants to pass to mount but Perez is defending the position.
Riak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Perez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Riak's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Riak's back!
Riak is trying to break free.
Riak wants to control his opponent's hands but Perez gets his hands free.
Riak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perez can do to turn this around?#T3#
Riak wants to escape the position.
Kuol Riak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riak is trapped and Perez is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Riak tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Perez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Riak tries to escape the position.
Riak tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Riak wants to control but Perez is having none of it.
Riak is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Perez looking to control but Riak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Riak wants to control but Perez is having none of it.
Riak is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Perez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Riak is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riak is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pepetinho Perez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Perez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Riak pinned against the cage. Riak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Riak tries to clinch up but Perez circles away and keeps his distance.
Riak swings widly with a right hand
enabling Perez to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Kuol Riak has been cut.
Pepetinho Perez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Perez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Perez tries for a takedown but Riak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kuol Riak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pepetinho Perez.
Perez throws a head kick that misses.
Riak throws a big counter combination but Perez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Perez avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Riak misses with a looping right.
Riak throws a solid leg kick but Perez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Riak.
Riak misses with a body shot.
Riak pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Perez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riak swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Riak drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Riak sitting in guard here, content to control.
Riak lands a couple of digs.
Riak landing some decent shots from guard.
Riak not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Riak wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving. #T2#
Perez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riak.
Perez keeping moving, preventing Riak from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Riak drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Perez dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Riak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Perez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Perez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Riak is controlling Perez's posture.#T3##SUB#
Riak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Perez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Perez trying to control but Riak is working from the bottom.
Perez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Riak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Perez pushes down on Riak's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Perez is keen to just control but Riak is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Riak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Perez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riak makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Riak.
Riak keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuol Riak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Riak has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight for Kuol Riak!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Kuol Riak!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Kuol Riak!
Kuol Riak wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Kuol Riak was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1092 Round 1
Date: Apr 13, 2022 |
#R1#
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riak as he avoids it easily.
Riak swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
Riak throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Riak as James shoots in.
James shoots in but Riak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kuol Riak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reginald James.#TD#
Riak drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
James is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riak tries to move to mount but James blocks the move with his legs.
James tries to buck Riak off but Riak is having none of it.#T1##SUB#
Riak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but James is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Riak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on James's face as Riak controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riak trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
Riak working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2#
James is looking to get back to his feet here but Riak is keeping cool and he's managed to take James's back.
Riak controls the action.
James is trying to stand back up.
Even with his hooks in, Riak manages to miss with strikes from the back.
James is in bad spot here.
#T3##SUB#
Riak is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. James is defending well though. Riak let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Riak is cranking James's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for James! He's tightened the choke and James is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kuol Riak! |
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