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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Ambrose rushes Riggs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Riggs pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ambrose pushing down on Riggs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ambrose content to control rather than advance.
Ambrose is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ambrose controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ambrose is trying to control the action in half guard but Riggs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Ambrose is looking for a kimura but Riggs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ambrose to get the leverage.
Ambrose lands strikes from half guard.
Ambrose performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ambrose working Riggs over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ambrose trying to control the pace. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ambrose wants to pass to mount but Riggs is defending the position.
Ambrose controlling the pace. #SUB#
Riggs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Ambrose 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.
#T3##SU2#
Ambrose escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Ambrose scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ambrose throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Riggs to regain full guard. #SU2#
Ambrose stands up from Riggs's guard - Ambrose perhaps looking for a knockout.
Riggs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Ambrose rushes Riggs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Ambrose cracks Riggs with a nice body shot.#TD#
Riggs manages to pull guard.
Ambrose trying to control but Riggs is working from the bottom.
Ambrose trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Riggs manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Ambrose trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Ambrose looking for subs off his back but Riggs has passed one foot through into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ambrose throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ambrose dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Ambrose has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Ambrose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ambrose tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riggs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ambrose somewhat.
Riggs feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Ambrose moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Ambrose.
Ambrose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Ambrose jumps guard and drags Riggs to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ambrose 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.#T1#
Ambrose trying to control the position.
Ambrose is trying to hold Riggs in close to prevent damage but Riggs has managed to pass into half guard.
Riggs prevents Ambrose from standing back up.
Ambrose is looking for a sweep. Riggs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ambrose keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ambrose tries to get to full guard but Riggs has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Riggs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Riggs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Riggs tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ambrose controls his leg.
Ambrose wants to improve his position but Riggs is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ambrose darts in looking for a takedown but Riggs gets double underhooks and turns Ambrose into the cage.
Ambrose shoots for a takedown but Riggs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Benton Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Ambrose.
Riggs leaves Ambrose with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Riggs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Riggs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ambrose drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Riggs defends it well.#T3##TD2#
Ambrose shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Riggs is trying to defend but Ambrose finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ambrose wants to free his trapped foot but Riggs is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Riggs actively working from the bottom here.
Ambrose passes to full mount! #T4#
Riggs is in a horrible position here. Ambrose smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ambrose trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ambrose controlling the position easily from mount.
Riggs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riggs manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ambrose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Riggs feints and as Ambrose raises his hands in defense, Riggs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Ambrose is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Riggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Riggs can't break the clinch.
Riggs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ambrose is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Riggs is trying to break the clinch but Ambrose is controlling him.
Riggs is trying to break the clinch but Ambrose is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambrose landing knees to the body.
#TD2#
Ambrose decides to pull guard.
Mike Ambrose has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ambrose bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Riggs's guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ambrose content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Let's hope that Ambrose has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ambrose stands up over Riggs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Riggs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ambrose controls the pace.#SUB#
Riggs has his foot on Ambrose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ambrose works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2#
Ambrose gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A head kick misses from Riggs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Ambrose fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Riggs to the ground. Ambrose is now in Riggs's guard.
Ambrose distracts Riggs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ambrose landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Ambrose slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ambrose trying to control the position but Riggs is working away. #SU2#
Ambrose stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Ambrose gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Riggs throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4##CL2#
Ambrose moves into range and clinches up with Riggs.
Ambrose scores with a hook to the body.
Riggs working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Ambrose tightens his grip and picks Riggs up, before dumping him to the ground. Riggs manages to land in guard.
Ambrose must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ambrose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ambrose is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ambrose is in close to Riggs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ambrose with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Ambrose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ambrose winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Ambrose!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by McDibbles there.
McDibbles lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McDibbles shoots in but no luck this time.
Riggs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McDibbles.#ROC2#
Riggs is rocked!#TD2#
McDibbles lands a huge takedown. Riggs is out but the ref is slow to react and McDibbles lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Riggs lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earl McDibbles!
An out of breath Earl McDibbles thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Halabzz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Riggs circles away.
Halabzz dives in and grabs Riggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riggs pushes down on Halabzz's head and hops out.
Riggs blocks the body kick.
Halabzz with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Riggs counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Benton Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasos Halabzz.
Riggs working over Halabzz with some ground and pound. Halabzz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Riggs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Halabzz tries to kick Riggs off but Riggs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU#
Riggs stands up and beckons Halabzz to join him on the feet.
Halabzz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Riggs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Riggs gets a clinch. #BC2#
Halabzz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halabzz throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Riggs counters with a nice double leg into side control. Halabzz won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Riggs stands up and beckons Halabzz to his feet. #T1##CL2#
Halabzz clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Riggs pulls guard. #SUB#
Halabzz wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Riggs's closed guard. He's half up but Riggs has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Riggs pivots and extends the arm, Halabzz falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Riggs! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benton Riggs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Willis throws a right hand that Riggs ducks under and follows up with a left that Riggs also avoids with ease.
Willis throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Riggs counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Riggs. #SUB#
Riggs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riggs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Riggs looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU#
Willis is working an open guard so Riggs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick by Willis misses #CL#
and Riggs moves into the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Willis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Willis swings for the body but Riggs moves out of range.
Willis looks winded!
Willis throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
so Riggs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU#
Riggs decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Riggs wants to clinch up but Willis keeps it at a distance.
Willis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Riggs counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Riggs stands up and waves to Willis to follow him.
Willis avoids the head kick by Riggs.
#TD#
Riggs looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Willis!
Willis tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riggs controlling the pace for now. #SU#
Riggs is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #CL#
Riggs instigates a clinch. #TD#
Riggs ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Riggs no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Riggs is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Willis has his hands clasped together but Riggs extends and breaks Willis's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Riggs.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benton Riggs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Dan throws a head kick that misses.
Dan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riggs.
Dan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Riggs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dan.
Dan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riggs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Riggs is fending him off so far but Dan persists. Nope, Riggs circles away and we're back to standing.
Dan misses with the combination.
Dan swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Riggs counters with a takedown into side control.
Dan bucks up and tries to throw Riggs off but instead Riggs has got his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riggs is riding his opponent, not letting Dan buck him off.
Dan tries to escape the position.
#T1#
Riggs trying to control momentarily.
Dan breaks Riggs's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dan trying to control but Riggs is working from the bottom.
Dan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dan postures up in Riggs's guard and throws a big left but Riggs blocks it. #SUB#
Dan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riggs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dan has managed to get both his arms back between Riggs's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Riggs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Dan throws a big elbow that misses.
Dan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Riggs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dan.
Dan misses with a head shot. Riggs uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Dan throwing strikes but missing.
Dan trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dan throws a big right hand that misses. #SU2#
Dan stands up and waves to Riggs to follow him.
Dan misses with a head kick.
Michael Dan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riggs.
Despite the aggression on Dan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Riggs is breathing heavily.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Dan.
Riggs attempts a counter takedown but Dan avoids it well and moves away.
Dan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riggs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riggs appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dan misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Riggs counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dan! #ES2#
Dan throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benton Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Dan.
Dan is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Dan moves into range and clinches up with Riggs.
Riggs tries to pull guard but Dan won't allow it.
Riggs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Dan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Riggs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dan misses with a head kick.
Dan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Riggs's waist but Riggs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dan off to one side.
Riggs tries to counter with a takedown but Dan is quick to defend against it.
Michael Dan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riggs shoots in for a takedown but Dan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Dan tries to get set, Riggs tries to push him back and clinch up but Dan manages to avoid the attempt.
Dan tries to land a front kick but Riggs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Michael Dan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dan looks for the body kick but Riggs saw that one coming.
Riggs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dan is breathing heavily.#T1#
Riggs misses with a body shot.
Dan misses with a takedown attempt - Riggs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Dan darts in and clinches Riggs up against the cage.
Riggs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dan to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benton Riggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riggs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dan to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Dan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Michael Dan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dan keeping moving, preventing Riggs from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dan is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Riggs dives into side control.
Riggs blocks the strikes from Dan.
#T2#
Riggs throws a strike aimed at the side of Dan's head but Dan avoids it well.
Riggs trying to control the position but Dan is working away.
Dan is trying to buck Riggs off.
Riggs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dan keeps working. #SU#
Riggs has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3#
Dan lands a jab to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Benton Riggs has been cut.#CL2#
Dan moves into range and clinches up with Riggs.
Riggs tries to circle away but Dan has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Riggs manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Riggs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riggs works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU2#
Dan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dan throws a sloppy head kick and Riggs moves out of range easily.
Dan throws a wild body kick that Riggs sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Dan throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Riggs counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Dan sneaks out the side door and pushes Riggs away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Riggs as he jumps to the side.
Riggs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Riggs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dan.
As Dan tries to get set, Riggs tries to push him back and clinch up but Dan manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Riggs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Riggs managing to block the knees to the body from Dan.
Riggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Riggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Riggs is trying to pull guard but Dan has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Dan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benton Riggs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dan duly obliges. #ROC2#
Riggs is rocked!
Dan throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Riggs's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Dan dives in looking to finish as Riggs flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Dan's strikes! Dan is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Riggs's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Riggs was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Dan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Grady throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Riggs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Grady 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.
Grady is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Riggs 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Grady is working an open guard so Riggs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Grady fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riggs, pushing him back against the cage.
Grady lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1##BC#
Riggs breaks the clinch.
Grady bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Riggs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grady, pushing him back against the cage.
Grady struggles to land a body shot inside as Riggs controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Grady. #TD#
Riggs has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Grady is trying to keep an underhook but Riggs manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Grady wants to control but Riggs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grady wants to control but Riggs passes into side.
Riggs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Riggs just content to control the position.
Riggs seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Grady for as long as he can get away with.
Grady manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2##SUB#
Riggs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grady pulls his head out easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riggs keeps working.
Grady thows a huge punch but Riggs dodges it nicely.
Grady throwing shots but Riggs is blocking nicely.
Grady wants to control but Riggs is keeping him busy. #T3#
Grady is just content to waste time from the top position. Riggs takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Riggs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grady on the ground.
Grady throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riggs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Riggs is breathing heavily.
Grady trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grady rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riggs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Grady has Riggs up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
Riggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grady throws an elbow that misses.
Riggs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grady lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Grady.
Grady lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grady.
Grady struggles to land a body shot inside as Riggs controls his hands.
#TD#
Riggs gets control of Grady's arms and successfully pulls guard. Riggs will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Riggs keeping moving, preventing Grady from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grady is looking to work some ground and pound but Riggs has wrist control.
Riggs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grady.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Grady will probably get the nod.
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#
Sloppy strikes from Grady. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Grady moves into range and clinches up with Riggs.#BC#
Riggs breaks the clinch.
Grady tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Grady.
Grady looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Riggs counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Riggs. #ES2#
Grady kicks Riggs off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Grady closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grady has a couple of punches blocked by Riggs.
#BC#
Riggs breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Grady forces Riggs back against the cage and clinches.
Riggs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grady walks away with a smile on his face. Riggs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Riggs on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Grady closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grady prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Grady is trying to push Riggs away but Riggs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grady can't break the clinch.
Grady is looking to break free of the clinch but Riggs has double underhooks. #BC#
Riggs breaks the clinch.
Tom Grady is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grady throws an overhand right that lands on Riggs's shoulder, as Riggs tries to avoid the shot.
Riggs looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Tom Grady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Grady has managed to clinch.
Grady is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Riggs pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Riggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grady misses with a hook. Riggs ducked under it nicely.
Grady misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Grady forces Riggs back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Riggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grady throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Riggs counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Riggs.
Grady wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Grady controls Riggs momentarily but Riggs frees himself.
Riggs preventing the sweep. #SU#
Riggs decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Riggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tom Grady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Grady as Riggs shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benton Riggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grady misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Grady looks to land a left hand but Riggs moved out of range nicely.
Riggs feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Grady throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Riggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grady misses with an uppercut.
Riggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grady.
Riggs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Grady.
Grady misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riggs tries to counter by clinching up but Grady breaks away and moves out of range.
Grady is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Grady throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Riggs counters with a takedown into side control.
Grady tries to buck Riggs off but Riggs is having none of it.#SU#
Riggs decides to stand back up.
Grady has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grady tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Grady.#T4#
Riggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grady throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grady. Riggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riggs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grady.
Grady throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riggs slips a jab from Grady.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grady throws the kick towards the body but Riggs avoids it.
Grady throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grady tries to bum rush Riggs with a series of wild strikes but Riggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tom Grady seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riggs ducks under a wild hook from Grady.
Riggs half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Grady showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Grady throws a big shot that misses.
Grady paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Grady takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Grady. #TD#
Riggs has picked Grady up - he's going for a ride! Riggs dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Riggs seems to be working for a kimura but Grady defends the submission attempt.
Riggs prevents Grady from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SU#
Riggs stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A shot to the body from Grady misses #TD#
and Riggs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Riggs won't allow Grady to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riggs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grady trying to keep a closed guard but Riggs is proving a slippery customer.
Grady working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riggs.
Riggs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Grady wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2##SU#
Riggs stands up and waves to Grady to follow him. #CL2#
Grady moves into range and clinches up with Riggs.#TD#
Riggs decides to pull guard.
Grady wants to stand and escape but instead Riggs has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Riggs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Grady is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Riggs stopping the sweep attempt from Grady.#SU#
Riggs decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Grady moves into the clinch successfully.
Grady lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riggs backwards.
Grady prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Riggs breaks the clinch.
Riggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4##TD#
Riggs gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Grady is trying to control but can't.
Grady is trying to get back to full guard.
Grady trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grady is looking to improve his position.
Benton Riggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tom Grady is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grady blocking the ground and pound attempt from Riggs.
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 Benton Riggs.
I think Grady 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Grady!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Riggs tries to keep at a distance but Tao has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Riggs turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Riggs manages to end up in side control.
Tao tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Riggs easily slips into full mount!
Riggs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tao tries to hold on but Riggs postures up.#SU#
Riggs stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tao moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tao takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Riggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Tao tries for a takedown but Riggs circles away easily
and Riggs counters with a nice body shot.
Tao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riggs thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2#
Tao moves into the clinch successfully.
Riggs is trying to pull guard but Tao has him pressed against the cage.
Tao keeps control of Riggs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Riggs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tao uses from the top position.
Tao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Riggs looking for a guillotine here but Tao defends easily.
Riggs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tao is one step ahead there. #T2#
Tao trying to control but Riggs is working from the bottom.
Riggs keeping full guard, as Tao tries to pass. #SUB#
Riggs is looking for a triangle but Tao pushes his legs off easily.
Tao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riggs is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB#
Riggs has his foot on Tao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tao works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Riggs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tao defends well.
Tao controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2#
Riggs is working an open guard so Tao takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Riggs stuffs the takedown.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL2#
Tao clinches.
Tao is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tao lands a nice elbow.
Riggs jumps guard but Tao turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tao stops a takedown attempt from Riggs.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benton Riggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riggs is breathing heavily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tao.
Tao lands with a short shot to the head.
Tao stalling against the cage.
Tao goes for a takedown attempt but Riggs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No joy there for Tao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riggs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tao as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalan Tao dominated that round.
That's time! Riggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Tao moves into range and clinches up with Riggs.
Tao keeps control of Riggs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Riggs is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tao will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Riggs up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Riggs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tao using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riggs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Tao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs tries to close the distance and clinch but Tao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tao doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Riggs counters with a shoot takedown. Tao fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Tao has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Riggs is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1#
Riggs tries to break the clinch but Tao is controlling the position.
Tao's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Riggs manages to break the clinch.
Riggs slaps away a takedown attempt from Tao, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Tao closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Riggs drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU2#
Tao stands up and waves to Riggs to follow him. #T2#
Tao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Riggs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Benton Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalan Tao.
Tao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Tao.
Riggs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tao.
Tao stuffs the takedown attempt from Riggs. Riggs gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Tao gets a clinch.
Khalan Tao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Riggs has clasped his hands together around Tao's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tao wants to get back to his feet but Riggs is dominant here and he's now got Tao's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Riggs's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Riggs biding his time, looking for the opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Tao trying to control the hands but Riggs breaks the grip.
Tao is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Riggs is staying active.
Benton Riggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riggs doesn't have the hooks in and Tao manages to turn into his guard.
Tao sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tao throws a strike but Riggs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Riggs tries to stand but Tao is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SU#
Riggs decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Tao moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Riggs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Riggs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tao smiles and moves away.
Tao misses with a takedown attempt - Riggs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Riggs appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Tao drives through and clinches with Riggs against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalan Tao 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Tao forces Riggs back against the cage and clinches.
Tao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Riggs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Riggs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tao has him pressed against the cage.
Riggs pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Riggs works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Tao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riggs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riggs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Riggs trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tao's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Riggs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tao is defended easily by Riggs.
Khalan Tao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riggs defends it nicely.
Riggs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Benton Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalan Tao.
Tao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Riggs stuffs the takedown attempt from Tao. Tao gets slowly back to his feet.
Riggs wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tao throws a head kick but Riggs moves out of range.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riggs.#CL#
Riggs clinches with his opponent.
Riggs goes for a takedown attempt but Tao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Tao instigates a clinch.
Riggs looking for a takedown.
Riggs wants a takedown.
#T3##BC2#
Tao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Tao has closed the distance and engaged Riggs in a clinch.
Riggs wants a takedown but no success here.
Riggs has Tao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Riggs wants to take the fight to the mat but Tao manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tao wants to take the fight to the mat but Riggs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Riggs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tao throws a head kick that misses.
Tao closes the distance and clinches up with Riggs, looking for a takedown. Tao pushes Riggs against the cage but Riggs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Riggs drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Tao throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tao leaves Riggs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Riggs takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#TD#
Riggs manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tao on his heels. He'll look to pass Tao's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Tao manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Riggs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tao.
Riggs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tao sprawls and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalan Tao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tao winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalan Tao!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Eight scores with a shot to the body.
Eight ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Eight has Riggs up against the cage in a clinch.
Riggs is trying to drag Eight to the mat but Eight just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Eight lands with a right to the head.
Eight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Riggs has Eight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Eight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Eight.
Riggs is breathing heavily.
Eight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riggs backwards.
Eight lands a body shot.
Eight dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Eight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eight stalling against the cage.
Eight lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Riggs is rocked!
Eight dips a shoulder and cracks Riggs with a mighty uppercut! Riggs falls back against the cage and Eight unloads with a barrage of strikes! Riggs is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Eight screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Test Eight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Riggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dixon dives in and grabs Riggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riggs pushes down on Dixon's head and hops out.#CL#
Riggs moves into range and clinches up with Dixon.#TD#
Riggs has hold of one of Dixon's legs. Dixon is fighting the takedown attempt but Riggs gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dixon is wriggling around but Riggs manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB##SU#
Riggs stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Dixon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Riggs did well to prevent Dixon getting side control.#ES#
Riggs has one foot on Dixon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!#TD2#
Dixon dives in and scores a takedown into Riggs's guard.
Dixon trying to control but Riggs is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Riggs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dixon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riggs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dixon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Riggs has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dixon is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Riggs manages to break the clinch.
Dixon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Riggs is fending him off so far but Dixon persists. Nope, Riggs circles away and we're back to standing.
Riggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Dixon instigates a clinch.
Riggs is trying to pull guard but Dixon has him pressed against the cage.#T2##BC#
Riggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Riggs.
Riggs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dixon swivels and escapes.
Dixon ducks under a wild hook from Riggs.#TD2#
Dixon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dixon showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Riggs has one foot on Dixon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Dixon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Riggs's half guard.#T3#
Riggs gets full guard.
Dixon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dixon trying to control but Riggs is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Riggs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Riggs is breathing heavily.
Dixon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Riggs can't keep his opponent in guard - Dixon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
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. Dixon connects with a nice short shot to Riggs's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Riggs looking for submissions off his back.
Dixon controlling the action here.
Dixon working over Riggs with some ground and pound. Riggs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benton Riggs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dixon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riggs. #CL2#
Dixon closes the distance and pushes Riggs back into the cage.
Dixon is looking to control Riggs's arms but Riggs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dixon has his back to the cage.
Dixon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dixon prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Riggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dixon throws a sloppy head kick and Riggs moves out of range easily.
Riggs blocks a head kick by Dixon.
Riggs is looking to counter the offense by Dixon and move into the clinch.
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dixon.#CL2#
Dixon has managed to clinch.
Dixon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Riggs is keeping busy.#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Riggs blocks a body shot from Dixon.
Riggs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dixon to keep the fight standing.
Riggs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dixon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benton Riggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dixon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Riggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Dixon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Riggs manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dixon is breathing heavily.
Dixon 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.
Riggs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dixon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Dixon misses with a wild combination.
Dixon closes the distance and clinches up with Riggs, looking for a takedown. Dixon pushes Riggs against the cage but Riggs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Dixon.
Riggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Riggs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Riggs lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dixon falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Riggs to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Dixon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Riggs sprawls well initially but Dixon persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Riggs manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dixon keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3##BC#
Riggs breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Dixon clinches. #TD#
Riggs drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Dixon stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Riggs has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Dixon manages to get his head free but now Riggs has transitioned to an armbar! Dixon grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Riggs! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benton Riggs!
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