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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Owens scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Owens drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Rivera has his foot on Owens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Owens works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2#
Owens stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Rivera clinches up against the cage.
Rivera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Rivera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rivera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Owens.
Rivera feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rivera moves out of range of the body kick from Owens.
Rivera quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#TD2#
Owens shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Owens decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T1#
Rivera avoids the head kick by Owens.
Rivera appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rivera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Owens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Owens bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Owens is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rivera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rivera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Rivera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Owens is looking to take a break and control but Rivera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Rivera is looking to reverse the position.
Rivera is not content to let Owens control the position.
Rivera wants to control but Owens postures up.#SU2#
Owens decides to stand back up.
Rivera avoids the head kick by Owens.
Owens throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivera. #T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rivera is defended easily by Owens.#TD#
Rivera closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rivera lands in his opponent's guard.
Owens is wriggling around but Rivera manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Owens trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Rivera working the head and body with strikes.
Owens looks winded!
Owens wants to get back to full guard.
Rivera trying to control from half guard but Owens is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera tries to pass to full mount but Owens defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens trying to hold on to Rivera's head to control him but Rivera postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Owens dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Owens tries a head kick but it misses.
Rivera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Owens.
#CL2#
Owens moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Owens drags the fight down to the ground.
Owens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rivera trying to control the position from guard on top but Owens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivera looking to sit in guard and control but Owens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rivera throws his legs up looking for a submission but Owens uses it to pass to side control.
#T1#
Rivera tries to buck Owens off but Owens is having none of it.
Rivera is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Owens is controlling him well.
Rivera is looking to regain half guard here but Owens keeps moving and retains side control.
Rivera looking for a sweep but Owens has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rivera regains half guard.
Owens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rivera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Owens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Owens is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Owens trying to control from half guard but Rivera is working away.
Owens is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Rivera looking for submissions off his back.
Rivera flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T3##SUB#
Rivera looking for submissions off his back.
Rivera is trying to maintain the position but Owens is very close to passing his half guard.
Rivera is looking for a sweep. Owens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rivera scores with a few weak punches. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Owens shoots in and bounces Rivera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Owens trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Rivera is looking for a triangle but Owens pushes his legs off easily.
Owens trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivera is trying to control the position but Owens postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Owens cracks Rivera with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Owens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rivera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Rivera clinches with his opponent.
Rivera wants to break free but Owens has control.
Rivera tries to break free but Owens pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Rivera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Owens.
Rivera gets back to half guard.
Owens not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Owens stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Rivera to get to his feet. #CL2#
Owens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rivera, pushing him back against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Owens pulls Rivera into guard.
#ES2#
Owens pushes Rivera off and scrambles back to his feet.
Joseph Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Owens drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Rivera has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Owens off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Owens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Rivera forces Owens back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Owens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivera wants to clinch but Owens slips to the side#TD2#
and Owens counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rivera won't be happy with that.
Rivera manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Rivera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rivera wants to control but Owens is keeping busy.
Rivera is trying to control but Owens manages to pass to mount!
Rivera is desperately trying to improve his position but Owens has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Owens goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rivera turns into him and now he's in Owens's guard.
Rivera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Rivera preventing the sweep.
Rivera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Owens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rivera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Owens is keeping the position for now.
Rivera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Owens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rivera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rivera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rivera is pushing down on Owens's leg trying to pass to half guard. Owens is fighting to maintain full guard but Rivera has managed to sneak the leg through.#SU#
Rivera decides to stand up.
Lenard Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph Owens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL#
Rivera clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lenard Rivera.
I think Owens has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Owens!
A determined Joseph Owens didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Porgie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rivera to the ground. Porgie is now in Rivera's guard.
Rivera has control of Porgie's left arm, preventing Porgie from doing any damage.
Porgie stopping the sweep attempt from Rivera.
Porgie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Porgie postures up.
Porgie passes Rivera's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rivera is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porgie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Porgie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rivera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Rivera trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Porgie punishing his opponent with strikes.
Porgie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rivera is looking to escape.
Rivera 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.
Porgie stalling.
Rivera 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.#T2##SUB#
Rivera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Porgie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Porgie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Rivera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Porgie trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Porgie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3##SUB#
Rivera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Porgie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Rivera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Porgie trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Porgie wants to stand but Rivera has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Rivera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Porgie defends well.
Porgie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Porgie trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rivera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Porgie drives through with a takedown into Rivera's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rivera controls Porgie momentarily but Porgie frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivera wants to get back to his feet but Porgie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Porgie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgie Porgie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Porgie gets the takedown into side control.
Rivera is looking to reverse the position.
Rivera prevents Porgie from moving into mount.
Rivera is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Porgie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rivera, who protects the arm well.
Rivera is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Porgie off and has taken his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porgie is trying to remain composed but Rivera is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Porgie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rivera's guard. Nice work there by Porgie.
#T1#
Rivera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Porgie is one step ahead there.
Porgie wants to stand and escape but instead Rivera has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Porgie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivera is one step ahead there.
Rivera wants to stand but Porgie has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Porgie wants to stand but Rivera is controlling the position.
Rivera passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Porgie trying to control from the bottom.
Porgie pushes Rivera off looking to stand but Rivera dives back in and keeps control.
Rivera not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Porgie is trying to get back to full guard.
Porgie flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivera is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Porgie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rivera is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Porgie has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Rivera escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Rivera!
Porgie is trying to work for a sweep but Rivera has mounted him!#T4#
Rivera landing punches.
Rivera looking to finish Porgie with some ground and pound. This is bad for Porgie!
Porgie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rivera throwing shots but Porgie is blocking nicely.
Porgie striking from the bottom.
Lenard Rivera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porgie tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rivera has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Porgie is looking to improve his position but Rivera isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenard Rivera dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Rivera has closed the distance and engaged Porgie in a clinch.
#BC#
Rivera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Porgie does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL2#
Porgie pushes Rivera up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Rivera manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Porgie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rivera was covering up waiting for the punch and Porgie finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Rivera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Porgie defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porgie looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Porgie is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Rivera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Porgie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Porgie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Porgie trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Porgie is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Porgie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Porgie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rivera dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Rivera stands up over Porgie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rivera is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Rivera postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rivera stops Porgie from standing up.
Rivera stopping the sweep attempt from Porgie.
Porgie wants to control but Rivera passes easily into half guard.
Porgie is looking for a sweep. Rivera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rivera is nestled in close to Porgie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Porgie tries to roll over but Rivera keeps him under control.
Porgie is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rivera jumps into side control!#T4#
Porgie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Porgie tries to improve position but can't.
Rivera works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Porgie is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rivera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Porgie taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rivera lands a decent elbow from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Porgie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rivera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Porgie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Porgie taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lenard Rivera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rivera 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenard Rivera!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Kong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kong swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivera.
Kong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD#
Rivera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kong napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ground and pound from Rivera seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rivera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kong tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Rivera is landing with some decent strikes but Kong is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong is trying to stand up.
Kong in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rivera scoring with strikes but Kong is staying in there. #T1#
Kong is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Rivera lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kong hang on?
Kong is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Rivera lands with some strikes.#ROC#
Kong is rocked!
Rivera postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Kong in real trouble here! The ref calls for Kong to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lenard Rivera!
The defeated Krom Kong had this to say: 'Tough guy that one'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Anton. Those never looked like landing.
Anton looks to land a combination. Rivera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Anton 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.
Anton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rivera half committed to a counter leg kick.
Anton throws a series of punches but Rivera moves out of range.
Anton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Rivera pushes Anton up against the cage in a clinch.
Rivera blocking some punches.
Anton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Rivera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anton swinging wildly here.
Anton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anton fails to land with a series of punches.
Rivera appears to be looking for a big counter.
Anton throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anton looks winded!
Anton throws a series of punches but Rivera moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Rivera tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Rivera clinches up with Anton and pushes him back against the cage.
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anton.
Anton misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anton. #BC#
Rivera manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Rivera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rivera slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Rivera breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Rivera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anton pushes Rivera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rivera tries to break the clinch but Anton is controlling the position. #BC#
Rivera breaks from the clinch.
Rivera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rivera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rivera blocks a head kick by Anton.
Anton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anton throws a nice looking combination but Rivera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivera fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
No joy there for Anton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benjamin Anton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anton throws a head kick that misses
and Rivera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anton thinking. #CL#
Rivera clinches with his opponent.
Rivera blocking some punches.
Rivera landing knees to the body.
Rivera tries to break free but Anton pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Rivera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Rivera takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Rivera breaks from the clinch.
Rivera avoids the head kick by Anton.
#CL#
Rivera rushes Anton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Rivera manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Rivera moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Rivera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3#
Anton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rivera wants to clinch.
Rivera is looking to clinch but Anton is avoiding it.
Anton throws a series of punches but Rivera moves out of range.
As Anton looks to move away, Rivera throws a big counter combo but Anton just gets out of the way.
Anton throws a right hand that Rivera ducks under and follows up with a left that Rivera also avoids with ease.
Rivera swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anton as he avoids it easily.
Rivera dives in and grabs Anton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anton pushes down on Rivera's head and hops out.
Rivera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD#
Rivera closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anton's guard.
Rivera keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anton's head.#SUB2#
Anton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rivera passes into half guard.
Rivera has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Rivera working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivera is nestled in close to Anton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rivera landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Anton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rivera pulls his head out easily.
Anton wants to get back to full guard but Rivera has passed into side control.
Anton tries to improve position but can't.
Rivera working the head with strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rivera working the ground and pound from side control.
Anton is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivera working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benjamin Anton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Anton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rivera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anton throws a nice looking combination but Rivera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rivera wants to clinch.
Anton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Anton.
Anton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anton throws a counter combo.
Rivera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anton throws a head kick that misses
and Rivera counters with a two punch combo.
Rivera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Anton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Rivera tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivera tries to clinch up but Anton circles away and keeps his distance.
Anton is breathing heavily.
Rivera is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rivera or perhaps it was just good defense by Anton, which made it look bad. #T1#
Anton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rivera counters with a good low kick that Anton was not able to check.
Anton misses with a head kick.
Rivera tries to clinch there but Anton circles away.
Rivera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anton misses with a wild combination.
Rivera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anton.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lenard Rivera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benjamin Anton seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Rivera looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Anton!#T2#
Rivera lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Anton down.
Rivera cracks Anton with a big right hand but Anton just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rivera lands a nice forearm strike.
Rivera gets to mount! Anton was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anton is still trying to improve position.
Rivera with shots to the head and body - Anton looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rivera with shots to the head and body - Anton looks very uncomfortable down there.
Anton regains half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Anton looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rivera pushes past his half guard into mount!
Rivera looking to finish Anton with some ground and pound. This is bad for Anton!
Anton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivera in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Anton working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rivera cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rivera lands a big shot there that rocks Anton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rivera unloading with bombs!
Lenard Rivera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivera lands a big elbow. #ROC#
Anton is rocked!#T4#
Anton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Anton is still in real trouble! Can Rivera finish him?
Anton has hold of Rivera's hands but Rivera slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Anton seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rivera connects with a nice short shot to Anton's temple.
Anton has hold of Rivera's hands but Rivera slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Anton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Anton looking for a kimura from the bottom but Rivera passes into side control!
Rivera lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Anton down.
Anton is looking for a sweep.
Rivera is working Anton over with some ground and pound from side control.
Anton looking for a sweep but Rivera has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Anton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenard Rivera dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Anton misses with a double jab.
Anton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Anton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anton throws a nice looking combination but Rivera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch but Anton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anton keeps the fight on the outside.
Anton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Rivera gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera is looking to break free of the clinch but Anton has double underhooks.
Anton has a couple of punches blocked by Rivera.
A head punch on the inside from Anton fails to land.
Anton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Rivera breaks the clinch.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anton unleashes a big counter combination but Rivera bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anton throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Rivera tries to clinch there but Anton circles away.
Anton throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Rivera moves into range and clinches up with Anton.#BC#
Rivera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Rivera moves into range and clinches up with Anton.
Rivera lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Rivera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rivera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anton tries a head kick but it misses.
Anton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rivera is looking to clinch.
Anton lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Benjamin Anton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivera moves in looking to clinch but Anton pushes him off.
Anton throws a right hand that Rivera ducks under and follows up with a left that Rivera also avoids with ease.#TD#
Rivera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anton's half guard.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Rivera moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Anton.
Anton takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rivera scores with punches from side control.
Anton looks to move to half guard but instead Rivera has passed into mount! Damn!
Rivera landing punches.
Anton working to try and regain half guard.
Rivera working the ground and pound effectively.
Anton is in a horrible position here. Rivera smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T3##SUB#
Rivera has hold of Anton's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Anton manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Anton is trying desperately to improve position.
Rivera lands a nice shot to the head.
Anton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rivera connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Anton is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Rivera postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Anton looks a forlorn figure.
Anton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rivera landing strikes, looking to finish!
Anton is trying desperately to improve position.
Rivera dominating with strikes here.
Rivera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anton is looking to improve his position but Rivera isn't that keen on the idea.
Anton taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lenard Rivera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rivera has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenard Rivera!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Rivera darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Rivera won't allow it.
Rivera keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Rivera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Rivera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson misses the jab.#CL#
Rivera pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
#BC#
Rivera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rivera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Rivera's body. Rivera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jamaal Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riveras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
#CL#
Rivera moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rivera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Rivera has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Rivera breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Rivera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Rivera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Rivera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rivera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson tries to bum rush Rivera with a series of wild strikes but Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson works over Rivera's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Lenard Rivera has been cut.
Rivera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
As Jackson looks to move away, Rivera throws a big counter combo but Jackson just gets out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Rivera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Rivera closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Rivera avoids them all with ease.
Rivera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#ROC2#
Rivera is rocked!
Jackson lands a big right hook! Rivera looks hurt but is still standing! Jackson lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Rivera falls down and Jackson dives in with a huge hammer fist! Rivera's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Jackson runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jamaal Jackson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Joen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rivera to the ground. Joen is now in Rivera's guard.
Rivera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Rivera looking for a guillotine here but Joen defends easily.
#SUB#
Rivera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joen defends it easily.
Joen 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've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rivera throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Joen escapes and throws Rivera's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Rivera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Rivera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Joen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Joen is looking to take a break and control but Rivera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Joen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rivera to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL2#
Joen gets a clinch.
Joen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rivera's efforts to push away.
The referee calls for Rivera to work.
#BC2#
Joen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Joen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rivera!#ES#
Rivera throws Joen to one side and escapes!
Joen looks winded!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Joen enables Rivera to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Joen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rivera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rivera postures up and lands a big shot to Joen's brow. #T3#
Rivera scoring with some ground and pound.
Rivera is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rivera is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rivera is working Joen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Joen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rivera scoring with some ground and pound.
Rivera is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rivera stands up over Joen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rivera makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Rivera lands a couple of digs.
Rivera postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rivera distracts Joen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rivera keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Joen's head.
Joen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rivera puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rivera looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rivera working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rivera winds up and cracks Joen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rivera scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenard Rivera dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Rivera closes the distance and clinches.
Rivera misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Joen breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Rivera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rivera tries to break the clinch but Joen is controlling the position.
Rivera pushes Joen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Rivera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivera tries to clinch there but Joen circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera tries to clinch but Joen is having none of it.
Rivera wants to clinch up but Joen keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Rivera clinches up with Joen and pushes him back against the cage.
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Joen.
#T1#
Rivera is trying to push Joen away but Joen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rivera is looking to break free of the clinch but Joen has double underhooks.
Joen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rivera's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Joen breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Rivera instigates a clinch.
Rivera wants to break the clinch but can't.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Joen is breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Rivera's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rivera is trying to push Joen away but Joen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Joen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Rivera explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Rivera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2##CL#
Joen gets tackled into the cage by Rivera. Rivera maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Rivera breaks the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rivera tries to circle away but Joen has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Joen drags the fight down to the ground.
Rivera is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rivera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joen can do to turn this around?
Rivera stands up over Joen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rivera wants to get up but he can't break Joen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Joen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Joen is trying to control the position but Rivera postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rivera fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Joen gets tackled into the cage by Rivera. Rivera maintains the clinch.
Rivera tries to circle away but Joen has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Rivera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Rivera scores with a takedown into Joen's guard.
Joen is looking to stand back up but Rivera counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Joen. #T4##REVB#
Rivera lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rivera is nestled in close to Joen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Rivera.
Rivera lands strikes from half guard.
Rivera working the head and body with strikes.
Rivera working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Joen is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenard Rivera dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Joen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rivera has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rivera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lenard Rivera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rivera is working Joen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rivera is working Joen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera landing some decent shots from guard.
Joen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rivera working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Rivera postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rivera works over Joen with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivera content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Joen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rivera working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rivera scoring with some ground and pound.
Rivera working some strikes from top position.
Rivera lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rivera landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Rivera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rivera stands up over Joen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rivera content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rivera scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rivera working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joen's head.
Joen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rivera puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rivera working over Joen with some ground and pound. Joen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rivera winds up and cracks Joen with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rivera lands a nice short elbow.
Rivera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Rivera there.
Rivera is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rivera lands a nice short elbow.
Rivera working over Joen with some ground and pound. Joen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rivera looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rivera lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Rivera lands strikes from half guard.
Rivera scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rivera scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Joen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rivera scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rivera working over Joen with some ground and pound. Joen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Joen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rivera scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joen wants to control but Rivera passes into side.
Joen is trying to work for a sweep but Rivera has mounted him!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lenard Rivera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rivera, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenard Rivera!
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