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Event:
MMA Hype -27-
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Khemkhaeng closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Khemkhaeng successfully pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khemkhaeng is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rivers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Rivers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Rivers has eaten all the pies!
Khemkhaeng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Rivers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khemkhaeng doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khemkhaeng manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Khemkhaeng will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khemkhaeng forces his way into half guard.
Khemkhaeng tries to pass to full mount but Rivers defends it. #T1##SUB2#
Rivers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Khemkhaeng seems to be looking for submissions.
Khemkhaeng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Khemkhaeng is thwarting Rivers's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Khemkhaeng is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rivers has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Khemkhaeng trying to mount his opponent but Rivers defends it.
Rivers wants to improve his position but Khemkhaeng is controlling well.
Khemkhaeng is looking to advance position but Rivers won't allow it. #SUB2#
Rivers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khemkhaeng passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rivers!
Rivers is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Khemkhaeng wants to take his opponent's back but Rivers doesn't allow it.
Rivers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Khemkhaeng moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Khemkhaeng is persistently looking for the submission but Rivers is defending it well.
#SUB#
Khemkhaeng is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T4##SUB#
Rivers fending off the submission attempt from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng doesn't have the hooks in and Rivers manages to turn into his guard.
Khemkhaeng is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Rivers actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivers regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Channarong Khemkhaeng dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Rivers gets tackled into the cage by Khemkhaeng. Khemkhaeng maintains the clinch.
Rivers wants a takedown but no success here.
Khemkhaeng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivers can do to turn this around?#TD#
Khemkhaeng pulls guard.
Khemkhaeng wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Khemkhaeng looking for a guillotine here but Rivers defends easily.
Khemkhaeng throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers tries to free his leg and advance position but Khemkhaeng is retaining full guard.
Khemkhaeng wants to sweep but no luck.
Rivers trying to control but Khemkhaeng is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khemkhaeng is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Rivers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Rivers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Rivers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khemkhaeng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khemkhaeng is pushing down on Rivers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rivers is fighting to maintain full guard but Khemkhaeng has managed to sneak the leg through.
Khemkhaeng uses his free foot to push down on Rivers's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rivers.
Rivers tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Khemkhaeng with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rivers tries to control Khemkhaeng's body but Khemkhaeng pushes him off. Rivers squirms to his side and now Khemkhaeng has his back! #SUB#
Khemkhaeng looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Khemkhaeng patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rivers tries to escape but Khemkhaeng has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Khemkhaeng is persistently looking for the submission but Rivers is defending it well.
#T3#
Rivers breaks Khemkhaeng's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rivers wants to control from the top but Khemkhaeng keeps moving.
Rivers is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Khemkhaeng escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rivers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Khemkhaeng throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rivers trying to control the position from guard on top but Khemkhaeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Rivers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khemkhaeng has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rivers has managed to get both his arms back between Khemkhaeng's legs - danger averted.
Rivers tries to free his leg and advance position but Khemkhaeng is retaining full guard.
Khemkhaeng doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rivers tries to free his leg and advance position but Khemkhaeng is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Khemkhaeng working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rivers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rivers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivers passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Rivers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Channarong Khemkhaeng dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Khemkhaeng gets control of Rivers's arms and successfully pulls guard. Khemkhaeng will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rivers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Rivers drops back looking for a leg! Khemkhaeng is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khemkhaeng manages to kick Rivers off! Rivers jumps back into Khemkhaeng's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khemkhaeng keeping moving, preventing Rivers from controlling successfully. #T1#
Khemkhaeng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivers is one step ahead there.
Rivers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Khemkhaeng is trying to work for a sweep but Rivers has mounted him!
Rivers wants to control the pace but Khemkhaeng is squirming around nicely.
Khemkhaeng is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Khemkhaeng is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Rivers has control of Khemkhaeng's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Khemkhaeng regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Rivers working for a submission but Khemkhaeng is keeping him at bay. #T2#
Khemkhaeng tries to reverse the position but Rivers maintains control.
Khemkhaeng tries to improve his position but instead Rivers has taken his back!
Rivers keeps control of the position as Khemkhaeng tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Khemkhaeng defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rivers's arms. #SUB2#
Khemkhaeng defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rivers's arms.
Khemkhaeng can't escape the position.
#T3#
Khemkhaeng looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rivers.
#SUB2#
Rivers working for the choke.
Khemkhaeng tries to roll but Rivers sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Khemkhaeng fending off the submission attempt from Rivers.
Khemkhaeng breaks Rivers's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Khemkhaeng looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2#
Khemkhaeng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Khemkhaeng wants to pass the guard but Rivers is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Rivers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khemkhaeng defends it easily.#SUB2#
Rivers looking for a guillotine here but Khemkhaeng defends easily.
Khalil Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khemkhaeng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalil Rivers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khemkhaeng 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Channarong Khemkhaeng! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -21-
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Rivers has his takedown stuffed
and Alvarado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rivers thinking.
Alvarado scores with a body shot.
Rivers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alvarado is looking to slow Rivers down with leg kicks.
Rivers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rivers misses with a hook to the body
and Alvarado counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvarado scores with a leg kick.
Rivers walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alvarado.
Alvarado stuns Rivers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rivers should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#CL#
Alvarado has closed the distance and engaged Rivers in a clinch.
#BC#
Alvarado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##CL#
Alvarado takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Alvarado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rivers looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarado is just out of range.
Alvarado throws a front kick that sends Rivers stumbling back into the cage.
Rivers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alvarado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alvarado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rivers. That did some damage!
Alvarado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rivers.#CL#
Alvarado moves into range and clinches up with Rivers.
Alvarado will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rivers up against the cage.#T2#
Rivers jumps guard but Alvarado stands there with Rivers around his waist. Rivers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Savion Alvarado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalil Rivers.
Alvarado lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvarado stalling the fight.
#BC#
Alvarado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Alvarado has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Alvarado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3##CL#
Alvarado has closed the distance and engaged Rivers in a clinch.
#BC#
Alvarado breaks the clinch.
Rivers walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alvarado.
Alvarado throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alvarado thuds his shin into the meat of Rivers's side.
Alvarado feints and then cracks Rivers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rivers down.
Rivers misses with a takedown
and Alvarado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alvarado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Alvarado.
Rivers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alvarado scoring well with a low kick there.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers shoots in looking for a takedown. Alvarado tries to sprawl out of it but Rivers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alvarado manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alvarado!
A chopping leg kick lands by Alvarado.
Alvarado lands with a nice combination. Rivers backs away looking to recover.
Rivers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rivers has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alvarado.
Rivers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Savion Alvarado dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rivers closes the distance and clinches up with Alvarado, looking for a takedown. Rivers pushes Alvarado against the cage but Alvarado circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Alvarado moves into the clinch.#BC#
Alvarado breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Alvarado clinches up with Rivers and pushes him back against the cage.
Rivers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alvarado smiles and moves away.
Alvarado lands with a kick to the temple. Rivers shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Alvarado fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rivers, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Alvarado breaks from the clinch.
A low kick lands for Alvarado.
#T1#
Rivers shoots in and drives through. Alvarado sprawls well.
Savion Alvarado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalil Rivers.
An inside leg kick lands from Alvarado.
Rivers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Alvarado lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rivers will feel that in the morning.
Savion Alvarado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Alvarado darts in and clinches Rivers up against the cage.
Rivers has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alvarado.#BC#
Alvarado breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Alvarado.
Rivers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL#
Alvarado fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rivers, pushing him back against the cage.
Alvarado is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rivers jumps guard but Alvarado stands there with Rivers around his waist. Rivers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T2#
Alvarado lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Alvarado manages to break the clinch.
Alvarado with the inside leg kick.
Alvarado jabs Rivers to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Alvarado has closed the distance and engaged Rivers in a clinch.
#BC#
Alvarado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvarado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3##CL#
Alvarado clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Alvarado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savion Alvarado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarado scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarado misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rivers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Alvarado lands a two punch combo.
Rivers tries to clinch there but Alvarado circles away.
Rivers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rivers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alvarado avoids it really well and circles away.
Rivers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Alvarado scores with a leg kick.
Savion Alvarado is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarado scores with a hook to the body. Rivers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alvarado.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarado lands a jab-cross combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alvarado.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rivers is defended easily by Alvarado.
Alvarado is looking to wear down Rivers with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alvarado with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Savion Alvarado dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Alvarado lands a nice looking body shot.
Rivers has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alvarado.
Alvarado looks to land a combination. Rivers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Alvarado drives through and clinches with Rivers against the cage.
Rivers is trying desperately to land a takedown but Alvarado is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rivers.
Rivers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alvarado to keep the fight standing.
Alvarado lands a hook that snaps the head of Rivers backwards. #BC#
Alvarado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alvarado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivers can do to turn this around?
Alvarado lands with a kick to the temple. Rivers shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alvarado lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarado scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
A nice leg kick from Alvarado, right into the meat of the thigh.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Rivers has eaten all the pies!
Rivers tries to clinch but Alvarado moves away
and Alvarado counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
Alvarado fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rivers, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Alvarado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarado misses with the combination.
#CL#
Alvarado moves into range and clinches up with Rivers.#BC#
Alvarado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Nice sprawl there from Alvarado as Rivers shoots in.
Alvarado moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Alvarado has Rivers up against the cage in a clinch.
Rivers wants a takedown but no success here.
Savion Alvarado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Savion Alvarado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalil Rivers.#BC#
Alvarado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers misses with a left hand
and Alvarado counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alvarado.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alvarado. Rivers shrugs it off though. #T3#
Alvarado lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL#
Alvarado clinches.
Alvarado controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Alvarado breaks the clinch.
A low kick lands for Alvarado.
Alvarado is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alvarado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rivers shoots in for a double leg but Alvarado sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4##CL#
Alvarado drives through and clinches with Rivers against the cage.
Rivers being controlled against the cage.
Rivers jumps guard but Alvarado stands there with Rivers around his waist. Rivers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Alvarado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Savion Alvarado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alvarado 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:24
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Savion Alvarado!
A relieved looking Savion Alvarado thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -14-
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Rivers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#It looks like Khalil Rivers has been cut.
Rivers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mora jabs at Rivers's body.
Mora scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mora scores with a jab. Rivers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rivers has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rivers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rivers looks winded!
Mora throws an uppercut from hell that sends Rivers clean off his feet! He's out cold! Mora stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Savion Mora! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -6-
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mercado.
Rivers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Mercado politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mercado prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rivers can't do much from the bottom here.
Mercado throws an elbow but Rivers slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rivers tries to bench press Mercado off him but Mercado keeps the position.
Mercado is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rivers will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers is trying to control Mercado's posture but Mercado avoids it.
Mercado has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rivers!
Mercado avoids the attempt from Rivers to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mercado tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rivers holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mercado tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mercado punching from mount but Rivers doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mercado tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rivers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mercado throwing strikes here but Rivers is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rivers wants to hold on but Mercado pushes him away.#T2#
Rivers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rivers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mercado lands a nice shot to the head.
Mercado throwing strikes here but Rivers is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rivers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mercado misses with a head shot.
Mercado looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rivers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rivers wants to hold on but Mercado pushes him away.
Rivers holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mercado tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T3#
Rivers is trying to escape the mount.
Mercado controlling the position easily from mount.
Rivers is trying to escape the mount.
Mercado takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mercado unloads with some shots from mount but Rivers bucks and avoids them well.
Mercado controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Mercado throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rivers slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Rivers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rivers actively working from the bottom here.
Rivers is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Zanshin MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Mercado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rivers is just riding it out for now. Mercado eventually gives up the hold.
Mercado passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Mercado dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rivers looks for a takedown but Mercado sprawls well.#TD2#
Mercado gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Mercado is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rivers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rivers is letting Mercado control him for a moment.
Mercado really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rivers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rivers tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mercado wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mercado.
Rivers is letting Mercado control him for a moment.
Rivers is looking to regain half guard here but Mercado keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
A control attempt from Rivers but he's now mounted!
Rivers tries to lock up and control but Mercado gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rivers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mercado sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rivers manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Mercado is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mercado controlling the action here.#T2##SUB#
Rivers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mercado pulls his head out easily.
Mercado wants to pass to mount but Rivers is defending the position.
Rivers is trying to control but can't.
Mercado looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mercado with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3##SUB#
Rivers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Mercado is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rivers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mercado.
Rivers wants to control but Mercado is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rivers is trying to control but Mercado passes into side control!
Mercado fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Mercado working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rivers wants to control but Mercado postures up.
Mercado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Mercado tries for a kimura but Rivers is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Mercado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Mercado gets the takedown into side control.
Rivers gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Rivers actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rivers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mercado moves nicely into side control.
Rivers is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercado taking a breather here.
Mercado tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Rivers tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mercado wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rivers can't do much from the bottom here.
Rivers managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mercado.
Mercado is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rivers prevents Mercado from improving position.
Rivers is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Mercado politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mercado prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rivers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rivers avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mercado.
Rivers is looking for a sweep.
Rivers parries the strikes from Mercado easily there. Mercado is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rivers to escape.
Rivers wants to control but Mercado postures up.
Rivers manages to get back to half guard.
Mercado passes to full mount!
Rivers 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#
Rivers actively working from the bottom here.
Mercado looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dante Mercado has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Mercado content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Rivers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mercado controlling the action here.
Mercado tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rivers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rivers is trying to maintain the position but Mercado is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Rivers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mercado pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Mercado seems content to control.
Rivers trying to hold on to Mercado's head to control him but Mercado postures up.
Rivers wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rivers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mercado pulls his head out easily.
Mercado tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rivers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercado controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Khalil Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dante Mercado is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Mercado is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rivers's half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Mercado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mercado has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Mercado! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -1-
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Dos Santos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rivers sprawls well initially but Dos Santos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dos Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Rivers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Dos Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rivers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dos Santos.
Rivers wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping busy.
Dos Santos passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dos Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos prevents Rivers from getting the reversal.
Dos Santos controlling the pace for now.
Dos Santos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Rivers is working to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos is stalling here but it's allowed Rivers to get half guard.
Dos Santos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Rivers actively working from the bottom here.
Dos Santos trying to pass the guard but Rivers defending well. #SUB2#
Rivers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dos Santos slows the pace down in half guard.
Dos Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivers keeps working.
Still in half guard, Dos Santos seems content to control.#SUB#
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dos Santos passes into side control, despite Rivers's attempt to control the position.
#T3#
Dos Santos advances nicely into full mount.
Dos Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Rivers is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Dos Santos has taken his back.
Dos Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dos Santos not allowing Rivers to control his hands.
Rivers is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dos Santos off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Dos Santos working for a choke but Rivers is defending well.
Dos Santos trying to control momentarily.
#T4#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Dos Santos is not going to allow Rivers to sit and survive in this position.
Dos Santos is trying to stick to Rivers's back but Rivers is turning into Dos Santos. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dos Santos's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rivers.#SUB#
Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Rivers defends easily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Rivers has eaten all the pies!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Santos has his hands on Rivers's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucio Dos Santos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Dos Santos drives through with a takedown into Rivers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivers is retaining full guard.
Dos Santos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Rivers throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dos Santos escapes and throws Rivers's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rivers stops Dos Santos from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers is trying to control Dos Santos's posture but Dos Santos avoids it.
Dos Santos remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Dos Santos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Rivers is being controlled here. #SUB#
Dos Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dos Santos wants to control but Rivers is keeping him busy.
Rivers is trying to control Dos Santos's posture but Dos Santos avoids it. #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.
Rivers tries to improve position but can't.
Rivers can't do much from the bottom here.
Rivers manages to get back to half guard.
Rivers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dos Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Rivers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Rivers actively working from the bottom here.
Rivers is not content to let Dos Santos control the position.
Dos Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivers can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Rivers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dos Santos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD2#
Rivers gets a double leg takedown into Dos Santos's guard.
Dos Santos pulls Rivers in close to his closed guard and prevents Rivers from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rivers passes into half guard.
Dos Santos gets full guard.
Dos Santos pulls Rivers in close to prevent any damage.
Rivers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Rivers from controlling successfully.
Dos Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dos Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivers is one step ahead there.
Dos Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rivers has gone for a leg lock! Dos Santos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rivers's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucio Dos Santos dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Rivers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Rivers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dos Santos passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Rivers actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rivers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Rivers has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dos Santos is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rivers.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Rivers tries to bench press Dos Santos off him but Dos Santos keeps the position.
Rivers stops Dos Santos from passing to mount.
Dos Santos wants to control but Rivers is keeping him busy.
Rivers can't do much from the bottom here.
Rivers is being controlled here.
Rivers is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dos Santos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dos Santos controlling the action here.
Rivers is trying to get back to full guard.
Dos Santos controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Rivers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dos Santos is taking a breather. Rivers 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rivers wants to improve his position but Dos Santos is controlling well.
#T3#
Dos Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Rivers gets caught napping as Dos Santos dives in and scores a takedown. Rivers manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Rivers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dos Santos passes into side control.
Rivers wants to control but Dos Santos postures up.
Rivers being controlled for a moment.
Rivers gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lucio Dos Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Dos Santos wants to control but Rivers is keeping him busy.
Rivers trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Rivers actively working from the bottom here.
Dos Santos passes to side control.
Dos Santos advances to full mount.
Dos Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucio Dos Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dos Santos 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucio Dos Santos!
Lucio Dos Santos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Dupont manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rivers on his heels. He'll look to pass Rivers's guard now, I'm sure.
Dupont trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dupont has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Dupont avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivers looks winded!#SUB2#
Rivers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rivers being controlled here, momentarily.
Rivers should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Dupont stands and steps away. Rivers gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rivers enables Dupont to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rivers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rivers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Dupont stands and throws Rivers's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dupont tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SU#
Dupont decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rivers to his feet.
Dupont tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rivers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rivers tries to counter with a clinch but Dupont shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Dupont gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Rivers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dupont throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SU#
Dupont gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dupont looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rivers steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dupont.#T2##TD#
Dupont gets a double leg takedown into Rivers's guard.#SU#
Dupont stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dupont tries to clinch #TD2#
and Rivers counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Rivers drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dupont dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dupont is stalling in the full guard.
Dupont seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rivers for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dupont trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom. #T3#
Dupont looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dupont in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dupont content to stall in guard here.
Dupont passes Rivers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dupont throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dupont throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dupont in particular looking to stall.
Dupont thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dupont throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dupont perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Rivers actively working from the bottom here.
Dupont not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dupont works his way into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dupont working the ground and pound but Rivers is defending the strikes.
Rivers tries to bench press Dupont off him but Dupont keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julien Dupont dominated that round.
That's time! Dupont's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Dupont looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dupont will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dupont wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
Julien Dupont overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dupont is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dupont trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dupont slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Rivers has eaten all the pies!
Rivers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupont not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rivers is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Rivers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU#
Dupont gets to his feet - Rivers follows without any prompting. #T1#
A low kick from Dupont misses #TD2#
and Rivers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dupont!
Dupont is trying to control Rivers's posture but Rivers avoids it.
Dupont manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rivers's best efforts.#SUB#
Dupont is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rivers pulls his head out easily.
Dupont regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rivers tries to free his leg and advance position but Dupont is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Rivers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dupont is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivers can do to turn this around?
Dupont is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Rivers trying to control but Dupont is working from the bottom.
Rivers tries to free his leg and advance position but Dupont is retaining full guard.
Dupont looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivers is one step ahead there.
Rivers wants to control from the top but Dupont keeps moving.
Rivers postures up.
#T3#
Dupont is adopting a defensive guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dupont continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rivers avoids the head kick by Dupont.
#CL#
Dupont rushes Rivers and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Dupont gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rivers is refusing to be controlled, as Dupont sits in half guard.
Dupont uses his free foot to push down on Rivers's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rivers.
Rivers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Rivers tries to control Dupont's body but Dupont pushes him off. Rivers squirms to his side and now Dupont has his back!
Dupont is hanging on to Rivers's back as he tries to escape.
Dupont struggling to land strikes to the head as Rivers covers up. #SUB#
Dupont is working for a rear naked choke. Rivers is not defending it well and Dupont has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Rivers refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Rivers's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Julien Dupont! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Rivers doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Rolls moves into the clinch.#BC#
Rolls pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rolls makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab lands there for Rolls.#CL#
Rolls darts in and clinches Rivers up against the cage.
Rolls lands a knee to the body.
Rolls working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Rolls breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Rolls darts in and clinches Rivers up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Rolls.
#T1##BC#
Rolls breaks from the clinch.
Rolls throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rivers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Rolls rushes Rivers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rolls lands with a short shot to the head.
Rivers tries for a takedown but Rolls manages to get underhooks.
KeAndre Rolls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalil Rivers.#TD#
Rolls gets control of Rivers's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rolls will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rolls is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rivers is controlling him. #SUB2#
Rivers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rivers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2##SUB2#
Rivers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rivers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rivers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rolls wants to stand and escape but Rivers is having none of it.
Rivers should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#ES#
Rolls pushes Rivers off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rivers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers shoots in for a takedown but Rolls shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
Rivers with a poor takedown
and Rolls counters with a three punch combo that has Rivers backing up. Rivers nods at Rolls to acknowledge the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rolls!
Rivers fails with the takedown
and Rolls counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Rolls darts in and clinches Rivers up against the cage.#BC#
Rolls breaks from the clinch.
Rivers wants to clinch but Rolls slips to the side
enabling Rolls to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice combination there by Rolls.
#ROC#Rivers is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rolls changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rivers tries to clinch up
and Rolls counters with a low kick, right behind Rivers 's knee. #T4##CL#
Rolls darts in and clinches Rivers up against the cage.#BC#
Rolls's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rivers shoots for a takedown but Rolls saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rivers fails with the takedown
letting Rolls counter with a right hand.
Rivers drops his hands momentarily and Rolls takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KeAndre Rolls dominated that round.
That's time! Rolls's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rolls cracks Rivers with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Rivers tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Rolls pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Rivers is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KeAndre Rolls! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Yun has closed the distance and engaged Rivers in a clinch.
#TD2#
Yun jumps guard and drags Rivers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rivers trying to control the position from guard on top but Yun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers preventing the sweep.
Yun seems keen to control Rivers's posture.
Yun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rivers. 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.
Rivers wants to control from the top but Yun keeps moving.
Yun wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Yun keeping moving, preventing Rivers from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Yun throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Rivers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yun!
Yun is trying to work for a sweep but Rivers has mounted him!
Yun tries to improve his position but instead Rivers has taken his back! #SUB#
Rivers has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Yun has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Yun trying to control but not successfully.
Rivers is hanging on to Yun's back as he tries to escape.
Rivers really is a fat lump.#SUB#
Rivers has the hooks in. Yun is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Rivers passes his arm under Yun's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Yun taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khalil Rivers! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Sato gets a takedown into half guard.
Sato wants to pass to mount but Rivers is defending the position.
Rivers really is a fat lump.
Sato scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rivers tries to roll over but Sato keeps him under control.#SUB#
Rivers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sato pulls his head out easily.
Sato controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rivers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Rivers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Sato looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rivers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Rivers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Rivers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sato sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sato drops an elbow to the side of Rivers's head.
Sato looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sato is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rivers defends it well. #SUB#
Rivers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sato is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rivers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sato. #SUB#
Rivers looking for submissions off his back.
Sato wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivers keeps working.
Rivers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Rivers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Rivers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rivers actively working from the bottom here.
Rivers is trying to maintain the position but Sato is very close to passing his half guard.
Sato wants to take a breather but Rivers is having none of it. #SUB#
Rivers is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Sato is tapping! Great win for Rivers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Khalil Rivers! |
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