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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2023 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from River Jr.
Mabab changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
River Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Mabab manages to keep the fight standing, pushing River Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Mabab drives through with a takedown into River Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
River Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mabab landing some decent shots from guard.
River Jr is trying to keep Mabab in close.
River Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet River Jr, not yet.
Mabab really doesn't want to stay on the ground with River Jr. 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.
Mabab wants to get up but he can't break River Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mabab trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mabab throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mabab with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mabab throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Mabab throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mabab with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Mabab throws a sloppy strike and River Jr has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Mabab is forced to tap! Great BJJ from River Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bernhard River Jr!
Bernhard River Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 5
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Carmelo Rodgers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Bernhard River Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Rodgers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodgers (2) vs (0) River Jr#SUB2#
River Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Rodgers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rodgers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for River Jr on the ground.
River Jr is looking for a sweep. Rodgers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodgers passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodgers (5) vs (0) River Jr
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1#
River Jr tries to hold on but Rodgers pushes him away.
Rodgers controlling his opponent.
River Jr is looking to improve his position but Rodgers isn't that keen on the idea.
Rodgers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
River Jr has given up his back here. Will Rodgers look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Rodgers (8) vs (0) River Jr
River Jr rolls, trying to escape but Rodgers keeps control of the position.
River Jr is still trying to improve position.
River Jr looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rodgers is hanging on to River Jr's back as he tries to escape.
River Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
River Jr trying to control the action but Rodgers just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on River Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rodgers biding his time, looking for the opening.
River Jr is really stuck here.
#T4#
Rodgers controls the position.
River Jr tries to roll but Rodgers sticks to his back.
Rodgers is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T5#
River Jr can't escape the position.
River Jr rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
River Jr gets full guard.#T6#
Rodgers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. River Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodgers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rodgers is looking to advance position but River Jr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodgers (8) vs (4) River Jr
River Jr wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
River Jr tries to control but Rodgers wriggling away. #SUB2#
River Jr has hold of Rodgers's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rodgers manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
River Jr tries to control but Rodgers wriggling away. #T7##SUB2#
River Jr working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
River Jr prevents Rodgers from getting the reversal.
River Jr is stalling here but it's allowed Rodgers to get half guard.
#SUB2#
River Jr is looking for a kimura but Rodgers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for River Jr to get the leverage.
River Jr is looking to advance position but Rodgers won't allow it.
River Jr slows the pace down in half guard. #T8##SUB2#
River Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
River Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodgers sees it coming and defends easily.
Rodgers is refusing to be controlled, as River Jr sits in half guard. #T9#
Rodgers wants to improve his position but River Jr is controlling well.
River Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodgers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodgers won't allow River Jr to pass to mount.
River Jr is thwarting Rodgers's attempts to control the position.
Rodgers wants to get back to full guard.
River Jr is looking to advance position but Rodgers won't allow it.
Rodgers wants to control but River Jr is keeping busy.
#T10#
River Jr is looking to pass Rodgers's guard but actually Rodgers recovers to full guard.
River Jr wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
River Jr trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rodgers manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodgers (10) vs (4) River Jr
River Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rodgers has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodgers (13) vs (4) River Jr#T11#
Rodgers controlling from side mount.
River Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodgers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodgers tries to advance to mount but River Jr denies him.
River Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rodgers taking a breather here. #T12#
River Jr struggling a bit here.
River Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Rodgers keeps moving and retains side control.
River Jr is letting Rodgers control him for a moment. #T13#
River Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rodgers's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
River Jr with the active half guard here but Rodgers passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodgers (16) vs (4) River Jr
Rodgers gets to mount! River Jr was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodgers (18) vs (4) River Jr
River Jr working to try and regain half guard.
#T14#
River Jr regains half guard.
Rodgers prevents River Jr from improving his position.
Rodgers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
River Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodgers takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
Carmelo Rodgers decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 4
Date: Nov 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Bernhard River Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Rick Donkulus!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
River Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: River Jr (2) vs (0) Donkulus
Donkulus wants to control but River Jr is keeping busy.
Donkulus tries to roll over but River Jr keeps him under control.
River Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
River Jr uses his free foot to push down on Donkulus's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Donkulus. Score +3 for passing guard: River Jr (5) vs (0) Donkulus
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Donkulus is trying to escape the mount but River Jr keeps good control and instead manages to take Donkulus's back.
Score +3 for taking back: River Jr (8) vs (0) Donkulus#T1##SUB#
Donkulus 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 River Jr gets his way!
Donkulus tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Donkulus defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
River Jr is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Donkulus can't escape the position.
#T2#
River Jr not allowing Donkulus to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donkulus wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
River Jr is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
River Jr doesn't have the hooks in and Donkulus manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River Jr (8) vs (2) Donkulus
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River Jr controls Donkulus momentarily but Donkulus frees himself. #T3#
Donkulus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
River Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Donkulus pushing down on River Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
River Jr manages to get to full guard.
River Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Donkulus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River Jr is keeping the position for now.
River Jr wants to sweep here but Donkulus controlling him for the moment.
Donkulus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River Jr is keeping the position for now.
Donkulus keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Donkulus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: River Jr (8) vs (5) Donkulus#SUB2#
Donkulus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Donkulus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
River Jr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Donkulus off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: River Jr (12) vs (5) Donkulus
Donkulus is really stuck here.
Donkulus trying to control the hands but River Jr breaks the grip.
Will River Jr go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
River Jr patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T5#
Donkulus is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Donkulus preventing the rear naked choke attempt from River Jr.
Donkulus is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
River Jr doesn't have the hooks in and Donkulus manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River Jr (12) vs (7) Donkulus
Donkulus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now River Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River Jr (14) vs (7) Donkulus
River Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Donkulus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
River Jr forces his way into half guard.
Donkulus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. River Jr is working away from the top position though.
River Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Donkulus is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Donkulus actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
River Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
River Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donkulus keeps working. #T7##SUB#
River Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Donkulus wants to improve his position but River Jr is controlling well.
River Jr is pressing down on Donkulus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Donkulus is holding on for now.
River Jr prevents Donkulus from improving his position.#T8#
Donkulus trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Donkulus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Donkulus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
River Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Donkulus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Donkulus tries to get to full guard but River Jr has control of the leg.
River Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T9#
Donkulus tries to roll over but River Jr keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Donkulus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but River Jr pulls his head out easily.
Donkulus is refusing to be controlled, as River Jr sits in half guard.
River Jr slows the pace down in half guard. #T10#
Donkulus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
River Jr stands and throws Donkulus's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: River Jr (17) vs (7) Donkulus
Donkulus tries to buck River Jr off but River Jr is having none of it.
Donkulus is not content to let River Jr control the position.
Donkulus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River Jr (17) vs (9) Donkulus#T11#
Donkulus stalling away here and it's allowed River Jr to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Donkulus trying to control the position from guard on top but River Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donkulus wants to pass the guard but River Jr is keeping the position.
Donkulus trying to control the position from guard on top but River Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donkulus stands and throws River Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: River Jr (17) vs (12) Donkulus
River Jr tries to improve position but can't. #T12#
River Jr stops Donkulus from passing to mount.
River Jr is trying to work for a sweep but Donkulus has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: River Jr (17) vs (14) Donkulus
River Jr tries to reverse the position but Donkulus maintains control.
River Jr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River Jr (19) vs (14) Donkulus
Donkulus keeping moving, preventing River Jr from controlling successfully.
River Jr passes Donkulus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
River Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Donkulus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
River Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Donkulus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
River Jr is really struggling to control Donkulus but he's trying to hold on to the position.
River Jr trying to control from Donkulus's half guard. Donkulus has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
River Jr wants to pass the guard but Donkulus is keeping the position.
Donkulus is trying to control the position but River Jr postures up.
River Jr trying to control but Donkulus is working from the bottom. #SUB#
River Jr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Donkulus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Donkulus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Donkulus! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: River Jr (19) vs (18) Donkulus#T14#
Donkulus wants to lay and pray for a moment but River Jr keeps working. #SUB2#
Donkulus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Donkulus trying to control the action but River Jr is working from the bottom.
River Jr is trying to control Donkulus's posture but Donkulus avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donkulus trying to control the position but River Jr is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
River Jr takes the fight on points by 19 to 18.
After winning the bout, Bernhard River Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 3
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Brijbhushan Siddika! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bernhard River Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Siddika forces River Jr back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Siddika has hold of one of River Jr's legs. River Jr is fighting the takedown attempt but Siddika gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siddika (2) vs (0) River Jr
Siddika stopping the sweep attempt from River Jr.#SUB2#
Siddika avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Siddika stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. River Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
River Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Siddika trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddika is looking to pass into half guard but River Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now River Jr is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siddika (2) vs (2) River Jr
River Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Siddika (2) vs (5) River Jr
Siddika is looking for a sweep.#T1#
River Jr trying to control the position but Siddika is working away.
Siddika is trying to improve his position.
River Jr trying to control the action but Siddika is working from the bottom.
Siddika is looking for a sweep.#T2#
River Jr is looking to take a break and control but Siddika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
River Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Siddika regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Siddika manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Siddika isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. River Jr stacks Siddika on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by River Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Siddika (2) vs (8) River Jr
Siddika manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siddika (4) vs (8) River Jr
River Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Siddika sits in half guard. #T3#
River Jr is trying to control but can't.
River Jr is pressing down on Siddika's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Siddika stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. River Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
River Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
River Jr working for a triangle but Siddika defends it easily.
#SUB2#
River Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Siddika is looking to pass into half guard but River Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now River Jr is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siddika (4) vs (10) River Jr#T4##SUB#
Siddika is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and River Jr defends well.
River Jr trying to control but Siddika is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Siddika looking for a guillotine here but River Jr defends easily.
Siddika tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siddika is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
River Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Siddika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
River Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Siddika is retaining full guard.
River Jr passes into half guard.
River Jr trying to advance position but Siddika counters by regaining guard.
River Jr wants to pass the guard but Siddika is keeping the position.
River Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Siddika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siddika wants to sweep here but River Jr controlling him for the moment. #T6##SUB#
Siddika throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Siddika keeping full guard, as River Jr tries to pass.
Siddika manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. River Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siddika (6) vs (10) River Jr#SUB2#
River Jr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Siddika stacks River Jr on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Siddika! Score +3 for passing guard: Siddika (9) vs (10) River Jr#SUB#
Siddika looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Siddika is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. River Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T7#
River Jr controls the position for a moment.
Siddika tries to move into full mount but can't pass River Jr's legs.
River Jr is not content to let Siddika control the position.
River Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8##SUB#
Siddika working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Siddika wants to lay and pray for a moment but River Jr keeps working. #SUB#
Siddika tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Siddika tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T9#
River Jr prevents Siddika from moving into mount.
Siddika has knee on belly momentarily but River Jr bucks him off and regains half guard.
Siddika passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Siddika (12) vs (10) River Jr
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siddika tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Siddika is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, River Jr has escaped the position, nice work there. #T10#
Siddika wants to control but River Jr is keeping him busy.
Siddika working away.
River Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Siddika keeps moving and retains side control.
Siddika working away.
River Jr is not content to let Siddika control the position. #T11##SUB#
Siddika is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but River Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
River Jr tries to buck Siddika off but Siddika is having none of it.
River Jr wants to control but Siddika postures up.
River Jr is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Siddika is staying active.#T12#
Siddika advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Siddika (14) vs (10) River Jr
Siddika manages to capitalize on a mistake by River Jr to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Siddika (17) vs (10) River Jr
I really don't envy River Jr right now.
River Jr is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Siddika is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. River Jr is defending well though. Siddika let's go of the attempt for now.
River Jr is keeping busy.
River Jr tries to escape the position.
#T13##SUB#
Siddika looking to break River Jr's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. River Jr remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Siddika will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
River Jr tries to break free.
#SUB#
Siddika is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
River Jr rolls, trying to escape but Siddika keeps control of the position.
River Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
River Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Siddika goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now River Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siddika (17) vs (12) River Jr
River Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T14#
Siddika looking to hit a scissor sweep but River Jr is one step ahead there.
River Jr looking to pass the guard.
River Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Siddika gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siddika (19) vs (12) River Jr
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Siddika got a little sloppy there for a moment and River Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Siddika has managed to get both his arms back between River Jr's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siddika takes the fight on points by 19 to 12.
Our winner, Brijbhushan Siddika, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 2
Date: Nov 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bernhard River Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Billy Richards!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Richards drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: River Jr (0) vs (4) Richards
River Jr regains half guard.#SUB2#
Richards is sneakily working for an arm triangle but River Jr sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
River Jr looking for submissions off his back.
River Jr gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
River Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Richards defends it easily.#SUB#
River Jr has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Richards should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, River Jr has tightened it up now! Richards should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bernhard River Jr!
Bernhard River Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 1
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bernhard River Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Antonio Darko!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
River Jr tries to sprawl but Darko drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: River Jr (0) vs (2) Darko
River Jr won't allow Darko to pass to mount.
River Jr is staying active underneath Darko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
River Jr trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Darko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
River Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for River Jr.
Darko passes River Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
River Jr wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko is looking to advance position but River Jr won't allow it.
River Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Darko stalling.
River Jr regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Darko preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now River Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River Jr (2) vs (2) Darko
River Jr wants to control from the top but Darko keeps moving. #SUB2#
River Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
River Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darko is keeping the position for now.
River Jr wants to control from the top but Darko keeps moving. #T2#
River Jr advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: River Jr (5) vs (2) Darko
River Jr wants to control but Darko is keeping him busy.
Darko looks to move to half guard but instead River Jr has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: River Jr (7) vs (2) Darko
River Jr looking to control but Darko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Darko slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
River Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Darko tries to get to full guard but River Jr has control of the leg.
Darko has his hands clasped together around River Jr's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
River Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Darko defends the submission attempt.
Darko trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
River Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
River Jr is trying to control. Darko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
River Jr is controlling the pace.
Darko wants to get back to full guard.#T5##SUB#
River Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
River Jr is looking to take a break and control but Darko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with River Jr in particular looking to stall.
River Jr trying to control from half guard but Darko is working away. #T6#
Darko is looking to improve his position.
River Jr wants to pass the guard but Darko is defending well.
Darko trying to control from the bottom.
Darko is staying active underneath River Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Darko tries to get to full guard but River Jr has control of the leg.
River Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
River Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darko keeps working.
Darko tries to get to full guard but River Jr has control of the leg. #SUB#
River Jr is working for a kimura but Darko is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
River Jr is working for an americana but Darko has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst River Jr was thinking about the submission.#T8#
River Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
River Jr wants to control from the top but Darko keeps moving. #T9#
Darko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Darko keeping moving, preventing River Jr from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River Jr trying to move into half guard but instead Darko has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River Jr (7) vs (4) Darko
River Jr is trying to keep Darko in close.
Darko trying to control but River Jr is working from the bottom.
Darko wants to pass the guard but River Jr is keeping the position.#SUB#
River Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T10#
Darko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Darko postures up.
River Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet River Jr, not yet.
Darko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
River Jr pulls Darko in close to prevent any damage.
Darko stands and throws River Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: River Jr (7) vs (7) Darko
River Jr sneaks back into half guard.
Darko trying to control the action but River Jr is working from the bottom. #T11#
River Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
River Jr keeping full guard, as Darko tries to pass.
River Jr keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully.
Darko passes River Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Darko in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Darko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
River Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Darko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Darko trying to mount his opponent but River Jr defends it.
River Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Darko sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Darko prevents River Jr from improving his position.
Darko wants to take a breather but River Jr is having none of it.
Darko controlling the pace. #T13#
Darko tries to pass the half guard into mount. River Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
River Jr is looking for a sweep. Darko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
River Jr trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: River Jr (7) vs (10) Darko
Darko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
River Jr regains half guard.
Darko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for River Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: River Jr (7) vs (13) Darko
River Jr tries to hold on but Darko pushes him away.
River Jr is looking to improve his position but Darko isn't that keen on the idea.
Darko is looking to work his way around to River Jr's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T14#
River Jr is squirming around, avoiding Darko's attempts to control the action.
River Jr wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: River Jr (7) vs (16) Darko#SUB2#
Darko is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
River Jr tries to escape but Darko has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Darko is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Darko tries to get the hooks in deep but River Jr pushed the leg off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
River Jr is really stuck here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Darko controlling well, preventing River Jr from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darko wins on points by 16 to 7. |
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