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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aiden Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Callaghan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivers comes to the cage accompanied by hed(pe)- Bartender. Richard Callaghan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aiden Rivers's chin.
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185 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aiden Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Callaghan!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers fails with the takedown.
Callaghan wants to slow Rivers down by chopping away at his legs.
Callaghan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Callaghan misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Rivers.
Rivers stuns Callaghan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Callaghan. No joy for Rivers on that attempt.
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Callaghan moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers thows a body shot but no joy.
Callaghan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivers scores with a one two! Callaghan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aiden Rivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Callaghan as Rivers shoots in.
Rivers scores with a jab.
Rivers moves out of range as Callaghan throws a body kick.
Rivers takes a swing at Callaghan's ribcage but misses.
Rivers tries to land a front kick but Callaghan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rivers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Callaghan pinned against the cage. Callaghan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rivers fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rivers takes a swing at Callaghan's ribcage but misses.
Callaghan throws a combination. Rivers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Callaghan throws a nice looking combination but Rivers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rivers tries for a takedown but Callaghan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Callaghan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Callaghan leaves Rivers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rivers shoots in and gets a takedown into Callaghan's guard.
Rivers is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Callaghan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Callaghan has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Callaghan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Callaghan is controlling the pace.
Rivers looking for a kimura from the bottom but Callaghan passes into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rivers regains half guard.
Rivers has a hand on Callaghan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Callaghan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Rivers is looking to improve his position but Callaghan isn't that keen on the idea.
Callaghan controlling from mount.
Rivers working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Callaghan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Callaghan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rivers.
Rivers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Callaghan pinned against the cage. Callaghan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rivers is defended easily by Callaghan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aiden Rivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Callaghan misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers shoots for a double leg takedown but Callaghan sprawls well. He's pushed Rivers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Callaghan with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Callaghan pinned against the cage. Callaghan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Callaghan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Callaghan thumps Rivers with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Callaghan cracks a nice hook into Rivers's ribs.
Rivers moves away from the strike by Callaghan.
Callaghan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rivers.
Rivers swings for the body but Callaghan moves out of range.
Rivers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Callaghan at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rivers shoots in for a takedown but Callaghan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Callaghan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rivers.
Callaghan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Callaghan misses with a few strikes there.
Richard Callaghan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rivers.
A punch combination from Callaghan misses.
Callaghan misses with a body shot.
Rivers takes a swing at Callaghan's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Callaghan, as that shot connected.
Rivers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Callaghan.
Callaghan takes a swing at Rivers's ribcage but misses.
Callaghan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rivers takes a step back to recover.
Callaghan connects with a leg kick. Rivers looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Richard Callaghan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Callaghan scores with a nice body kick.
Callaghan throws a push kick but Rivers slaps the foot to one side.
Rivers slips under a jab from Callaghan.
Callaghan misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Callaghan moves away.
Rivers shoots for a double leg takedown but Callaghan sprawls well. He's pushed Rivers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Callaghan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rivers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rivers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rivers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Callaghan circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Callaghan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rivers on the side of the head.
Rivers is looking to wear down Callaghan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Callaghan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rivers throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Callaghan works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Callaghan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Callaghan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Callaghan connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Rivers to the floor! Callaghan dives in looking for the finish!
It looks like Aiden Rivers has been cut.
Callaghan not doing much here.
Rivers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Callaghan passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, if Callaghan 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rivers wants to get back to full guard.
Callaghan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rivers tries to get to full guard but Callaghan has control of the leg.
Callaghan controlling the action here.
Rivers tries to get to full guard but Callaghan has control of the leg.
Callaghan is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Richard Callaghan.
Rivers shoots in and drives through. Callaghan sprawls well.
Rivers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Callaghan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rivers has time to react.
Callaghan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Callaghan throws the left hand but Rivers avoids the punch easily.
Callaghan throws a series of strikes that have Rivers backpedaling.
Richard Callaghan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Callaghan darts in and clinches Rivers up against the cage.
Rivers looking for a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Callaghan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short body shot lands from Callaghan as the two fighters clinch.
Rivers tries to pull guard but Callaghan holds him up against the cage and eventually Rivers drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aiden Rivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Callaghan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Callaghan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rivers's defenses.
Rivers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Callaghan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jab by Callaghan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Callaghan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Callaghan 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 John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Callaghan!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
52% |
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