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Event:
FREAKSHOW 36
Date: Sep 24, 2025 |
#R1#
No joy there for Sosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sosa slips under a jab.
Sosa lands with a nice combination. Riggs backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Jerry Riggs has been cut.
Riggs misses with a body punch
letting Sosa counter with a right hand.
Sosa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Riggs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Riggs swings for the body but Sosa moves out of range.
Riggs swings for the body but Sosa moves out of range.
Riggs misses with a body shot.
Riggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riggs has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sosa throws a hook but Riggs avoids it easily.
Riggs throws a body punch but Sosa moves out of range. #TD#
Sosa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Riggs's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riggs is trying to get back to full guard.
Sosa wants to control but Riggs is keeping him busy.
Riggs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sosa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Riggs won't allow Sosa to pass to mount.
Sosa throws a strike but Riggs avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1#
Sosa distracts Riggs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sosa won't allow Riggs to sweep him here.
Sosa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sosa is working Riggs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #CUT#That has opened up Jerry Riggs's cut even more.
Riggs looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sosa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sosa trying to control the action but Riggs is working from the bottom.
Sosa lands strikes from half guard.
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. Sosa connects with a nice short shot to Riggs's temple.
Riggs wants to get back to full guard.
Sosa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sosa lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#Riggs is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Jerry Riggs's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2#
Sosa lands a big elbow - Riggs is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Riggs is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ernesto Sosa!
Ernesto Sosa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
FREAKSHOW 32
Date: Aug 27, 2025 |
#R1#
Riggs lands with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kai Kamalani has been cut.
Riggs misses with a wild combination.
Riggs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kamalani at a distance.
Kamalani lands a body shot.
Riggs loads up on a big right hand but Kamalani slips the punch.
Kamalani throws a big counter combination but Riggs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kamalani takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kamalani lands a slapping body shot.
Riggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Riggs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Riggs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left and a right from Riggs both land. Nice combination.
Riggs looks to throw the jab but Kamalani is out of range.
Kamalani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Riggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamalani.
Riggs misses the jab.
Kamalani swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kamalani throws a jab but it's blocked by Riggs.
Riggs has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kamalani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riggs throws out the jab.
Kamalani connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Riggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamalani was well out of range. Poor timing from Riggs.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Kamalani as he connects with a hook.
Kamalani scores with a shot to the body.
Kamalani jabs at Riggs's body.
Kamalani connects with a body shot that sends Riggs's belly button to the back.
Riggs misses with a wild body shot.
Kamalani is looking to counter punch.
Kamalani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamalani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamalani.
Kamalani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Riggs.
Riggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamalani manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Riggs. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Kamalani has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kamalani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamalani tries to stall but Riggs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kamalani digs a right hand into Riggs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Riggs's gas tank. #BC2#
Riggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riggs tests Kamalani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamalani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riggs.#T2#
Riggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamalani was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Riggs throws out a loose jab but Kamalani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riggs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Riggs throws a shot from downtown. Kamalani moves away and avoids it.
Kamalani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riggs.
Riggs's corner calls for a 1-2. Riggs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#Kamalani is rocked!
Riggs ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Kamalani's jaw. Kamalani's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Riggs does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerry Riggs!
A very excited looking Jerry Riggs made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
FREAKSHOW 28
Date: Jul 30, 2025 |
#R1#
Riggs avoids the body shot from Sparkles.
Riggs misses with a looping left.
Riggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sparkles throws out the jab.
Riggs throws a hook to the side of Sparkles's head but Sparkles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jerry Riggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparkles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheers as Sparkles lands an impressive looking overhand right. Riggs doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Jerry Riggs has been cut.
Riggs misses with a hook
and Sparkles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Riggs misses with a few strikes there.
Sparkles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sparkles needs to keep his hands up - Riggs had a free shot at his head there.
Riggs throws a body punch but Sparkles moves out of range.
Riggs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sparkles on the side of the head.
Sparkles scores with a crisp jab that stopped Riggs in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparkles is just out of range.
Jab from Sparkles.
A nice leg kick from Sparkles, right into the meat of the thigh.
Riggs checks a low kick from Sparkles.
Sparkles throws out a loose jab but Riggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sparkles feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riggss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Riggs swings for the body but Sparkles moves out of range.
Sparkles connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Riggs cracks Sparkles with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Mister Sparkles has been cut.#T1#
Riggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Riggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Riggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riggs throws an off balance right hand
and Sparkles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Riggs is rocked!#CUT2#Jerry Riggs's cut is getting worse.
Sparkles drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Riggs's head, knocking him out cold! Sparkles is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mister Sparkles!
Mister Sparkles decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
FREAKSHOW 23
Date: Jun 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Spence misses with an uppercut. Riggs saw that one coming.
Riggs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spence misses with an uppercut. Riggs saw that one coming.
Riggs defending well as Spence loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Spence.
Riggs cracks Spence with an open hand slap.
Riggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Spence misses its intended target.
Riggs throws a lazy right hand but Spence sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Riggs misses the jab.
Spence tries to move into range but Riggs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Riggs has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Spence lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Jerry Riggs has been cut.
Riggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spence was well out of range. Poor timing from Riggs.
Riggs misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riggs misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Spence to counter with a crisp jab.
Spence misses with a straight right.
Riggs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spence's head backwards.
Riggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spence.
Spence slips a straight right by Riggs.
Spence uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Riggs.
Riggs misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spence counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Spence throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riggs lands a nice looking body shot.
Riggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Riggs throws a lazy uppercut
and Spence counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Spence misses.
Spence scores with a hook.
Riggs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spence's hands.
Spence tries a head kick but it misses.
Riggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spence is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Spence misses.
Riggs slips a straight right by Spence.
Spence misses the shot to the body.
Riggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spence.
Spence appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big left from Riggs misses.
A big left from Riggs misses.
Riggs misses with an uppercut.
Jerry Riggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spence misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Riggs misses.#T2#
Riggs throws a shot from downtown. Spence moves away and avoids it.
Riggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spence was well out of range. Poor timing from Riggs.
A quick step to the side and Spence tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riggs moves away from the strike by Spence.
Nice defenses there by Spence.
Spence throws an overhand right that lands on Riggs's shoulder, as Riggs tries to avoid the shot.
Riggs gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Spence gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timothy Spence! |
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Event:
TWGC 44 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jun 15, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Jerry Riggs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Nuada Airgetlam!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Riggs closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Riggs (4) vs (0) Airgetlam
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Airgetlam is not content to let Riggs control the position.
Riggs tries to advance to mount but Airgetlam denies him.
Riggs trying to control the action but Airgetlam is working from the bottom.
Riggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Riggs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Riggs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Airgetlam can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Riggs tries to move into full mount but can't pass Airgetlam's legs.
Riggs slows the pace down.
Airgetlam tries to improve position but can't.
Riggs trying to control the position but Airgetlam is working away.
Airgetlam is looking to reverse the position.
Riggs passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Airgetlam! Score +2 for reaching mount: Riggs (6) vs (0) Airgetlam
Airgetlam is squirming around, avoiding Riggs's attempts to control the action.
Airgetlam is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Riggs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Riggs wants to control the pace but Airgetlam is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Riggs avoids the attempt from Airgetlam to control.
Airgetlam has given up his back. Will we see Riggs going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Riggs (9) vs (0) Airgetlam
Riggs has good solid back control here.
Airgetlam trying to control the hands but Riggs breaks the grip.
Riggs trying to control.#T3##SUB#
Riggs tightening his grip on Airgetlam, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Riggs is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Airgetlam prevents Riggs from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Riggs is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Airgetlam defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Riggs patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4#
Airgetlam is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Riggs has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Airgetlam rolls, trying to escape but Riggs keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Riggs tightening his grip on Airgetlam, looking for the choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Riggs controlling the positon.
Airgetlam is trying to break free.
#T5#
Riggs wants to control but Airgetlam is keeping busy.
Airgetlam is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Riggs is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Airgetlam knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Airgetlam for a finish.
Riggs trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Riggs is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Riggs wants to control but Airgetlam is keeping busy.#T6##SUB#
Airgetlam is having to fend off submission attempts from Riggs, who is looking to sink in the choke. Riggs doesn't have the hooks in though and Airgetlam manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riggs (9) vs (2) Airgetlam
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Airgetlam won't allow Riggs to sweep him here.
Airgetlam wants to pass the guard but Riggs is keeping the position.
Riggs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Airgetlam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Airgetlam being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
Airgetlam is pushing down on Riggs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Riggs is fighting to maintain full guard but Airgetlam has managed to sneak the leg through.
Riggs trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Airgetlam is looking for a kimura but Riggs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Airgetlam to get the leverage.
Riggs is trying to get back to full guard.
Airgetlam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Airgetlam looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Riggs is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Airgetlam looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Riggs is looking to control Airgetlam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Riggs avoid being mounted?
Riggs trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Riggs (9) vs (5) Airgetlam
Riggs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Riggs is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Airgetlam controlling from mount.
Airgetlam prevents Riggs from getting the reversal.
Airgetlam content just to control the position here. #T10#
Airgetlam manages to capitalize on a mistake by Riggs to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Riggs (9) vs (8) Airgetlam
Airgetlam controlling from the back.
Airgetlam keeps control of the position as Riggs tries to break free.
#T11##SUB2#
Airgetlam is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Riggs knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Riggs for a finish.
Airgetlam trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Riggs doesn't escape.
Riggs rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Riggs is trying to get back to full guard.
Riggs trying to control but Airgetlam postures up.
#T12#
Airgetlam sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Riggs is looking for a sweep. Airgetlam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Airgetlam 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.
Airgetlam is looking to take a break and control but Riggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riggs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Airgetlam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riggs keeps working. #T13#
Airgetlam content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Riggs wants to improve his position but Airgetlam is controlling well.
Riggs is looking to control Airgetlam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Riggs avoid being mounted?#T14#
Riggs tries to roll over but Airgetlam keeps him under control.
Airgetlam sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Riggs wants to improve his position but Airgetlam is controlling well.
Riggs trying to control but Airgetlam postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riggs is looking for a sweep. Airgetlam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Riggs wants to control but Airgetlam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riggs takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Jerry Riggs is the new super heavyweight champion!
Jerry Riggs decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 44 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jun 14, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jerry Riggs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Leland Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Riggs shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thibodeaux is trying to defend but Riggs finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Riggs (2) vs (0) Thibodeaux
Riggs passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Riggs (5) vs (0) Thibodeaux
Riggs controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riggs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux stops Riggs from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Riggs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thibodeaux is squirming around, avoiding Riggs's attempts to control the action.
Riggs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Riggs wants to take Thibodeaux's back but he can't do it this time.
Riggs controlling from the full mount.
Riggs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thibodeaux is looking to escape.
Riggs fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Riggs has hold of Thibodeaux's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Thibodeaux manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Riggs content just to control the position here. #T2#
Riggs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Riggs pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Thibodeaux is squirming around, avoiding Riggs's attempts to control the action.
Thibodeaux is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Riggs has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Riggs (8) vs (0) Thibodeaux#SUB#
Riggs is looking for the choke from the back position but Thibodeaux is controlling his hands well.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Riggs controlling the positon.#SUB#
Riggs is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T3#
Riggs slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Thibodeaux can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Thibodeaux is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Riggs gets his way!
Thibodeaux is keeping busy.
Riggs not allowing Thibodeaux to control his hands. #T4#
Riggs has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Thibodeaux's body.
#SUB#
Riggs looking for the RNC.
Riggs is trying to stick to Thibodeaux's back but Thibodeaux is turning into Riggs. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Riggs's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Thibodeaux. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riggs (8) vs (2) Thibodeaux
Riggs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thibodeaux manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riggs (10) vs (2) Thibodeaux
Riggs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Riggs tries to free his leg and advance position but Thibodeaux is retaining full guard.
Riggs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Riggs wants to control from the top but Thibodeaux keeps moving. #T5#
Thibodeaux keeping full guard, as Riggs tries to pass.
Riggs is working hard here to advance position.
Riggs stays in close to Thibodeaux's body and controls the position.
Riggs tries to free his leg and advance position but Thibodeaux is retaining full guard.
Riggs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Riggs advances to half guard.
Riggs trying to pass the guard but Thibodeaux defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T6#
Riggs tries to pass to full mount but Thibodeaux defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Riggs works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Riggs (13) vs (2) Thibodeaux
Thibodeaux is wriggling around trying to escape.
Riggs controlling the pace for now.
Riggs wants to control the pace but Thibodeaux is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Riggs with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Riggs trying to control but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Riggs wants to take Thibodeaux's back but he can't do it this time. #T8#
Thibodeaux is trying desperately to improve position.
Riggs controlling from mount. #SUB#
Riggs working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thibodeaux is squirming around, avoiding Riggs's attempts to control the action.
Riggs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Riggs wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T9#
Riggs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Riggs wants to take his opponent's back but Thibodeaux doesn't allow it.
Thibodeaux is looking to get to half guard.
Riggs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thibodeaux is looking to escape. #T10#
Thibodeaux is trying to escape the mount.
Riggs controlling his opponent.
Thibodeaux has given up his back here. Will Riggs look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Riggs (16) vs (2) Thibodeaux#T11#
Will Riggs go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Riggs trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Thibodeaux doesn't escape. #SUB#
Riggs working for the choke.
Riggs wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping busy.#T12##SUB#
Riggs is persistently looking for the submission but Thibodeaux is defending it well.
#SUB#
Riggs looking for the RNC.
Riggs is hanging on to Thibodeaux's back as he tries to escape.
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, controlling Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux prevents Riggs from getting a body triangle.#T13##SUB#
Thibodeaux defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Riggs trying to control.
Thibodeaux is in bad spot here.
Riggs wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping busy.
Good control from Riggs.#SUB#
Riggs is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Thibodeaux looking very determined here, making life difficult for Riggs.
#T14#
Thibodeaux trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
What can Thibodeaux do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Riggs working for a choke but Thibodeaux is defending well.
Riggs controlling well, preventing Thibodeaux from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riggs slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Riggs trying to control momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riggs takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
After winning the bout, Jerry Riggs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 44 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jun 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Andrew Havener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jerry Riggs!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Riggs looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Havener! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Havener (0) vs (4) Riggs
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Havener prevents Riggs from moving into mount.
Riggs is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Havener's shoulder. That is not cool.
Riggs trying to control the position but Havener is working away.
Havener is trying to escape the position but Riggs is controlling the position.
Havener looks to move to half guard but instead Riggs has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Havener (0) vs (6) Riggs
Riggs controlling his opponent.
Havener knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Riggs on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havener tries to lock up and control but Riggs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Riggs works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Havener (0) vs (9) Riggs#T1#
Riggs keeps control of the position easily here as Havener tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Havener defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Riggs biding his time, controlling Havener. #SUB2#
Havener defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Riggs's arms.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Riggs controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Havener is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Riggs gets his way!
Riggs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Riggs trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Riggs is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Riggs is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Havener looking very determined here, making life difficult for Riggs.
Havener tries to escape but Riggs has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Riggs working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Riggs slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T3##SUB2#
Riggs has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Havener tries to break free.
Riggs is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Havener tries to roll but Riggs sticks to his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Riggs patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Riggs keeps control of the position easily here as Havener tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Riggs working for a choke but Havener is defending well. #T4#
Riggs is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Havener's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Riggs trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Havener doesn't escape. #T5#
Riggs is hanging on to Havener's back as he tries to escape.
Havener is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Riggs.
Riggs tries to get the hooks in deep but Havener pushed the leg off.
Havener is trying to break free.
Riggs has good solid back control here. #T6##SUB2#
Riggs working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I would not like to be Havener right now.
Riggs wants to control but Havener is keeping busy.
Riggs controlling well, preventing Havener from escaping the position.
Riggs controls the action.
Havener prevents Riggs from getting a body triangle.
Havener tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
I would not like to be Havener right now.
#SUB2#
Riggs is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Havener is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jerry Riggs!
After winning the bout, Jerry Riggs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 44 (265+lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jerry Riggs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Prison John!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Riggs gets tackled into the cage by John. John maintains the clinch.
Riggs wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
John is fighting off a takedown attempt but Riggs is just too persistent for him and manages to trip John to the mat. John regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Riggs (2) vs (0) John
Riggs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
John is trying to control the position but Riggs postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs is pushing down on John's leg trying to pass to half guard. John is fighting to maintain full guard but Riggs has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Riggs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and John defends it well.
John tries to get to full guard but Riggs has control of the leg. #T1#
Riggs passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Riggs (5) vs (0) John
Riggs controlling his opponent.
John is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Riggs has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Riggs (8) vs (0) John
John really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Riggs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Riggs trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure John doesn't escape. #SUB#
Riggs is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. John knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften John for a finish.
Riggs just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Riggs controlling well, preventing John from escaping the position.
Riggs controlling the position well here. John rolled but Riggs kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Riggs looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Riggs is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. John is defending well though. Riggs let's go of the attempt for now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Riggs is cranking John's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for John! He's tightened the choke and John is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jerry Riggs!
Jerry Riggs thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
FREAKSHOW 18 OPEN WEIGHT FINAL
Date: May 21, 2025 |
#R1#
Riggs cracks a nice hook into Love's ribs.
Riggs slips under a jab from Love.
Riggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Love.
Riggs connects with a jab.
Love swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Riggs.#CUT2#It looks like Jerry Riggs has been cut.
Riggs throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Love to counter with a crisp jab.
Riggs lands a jab.
Love looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Riggs throws a shot from downtown. Love moves away and avoids it.
Love displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riggs throws out the jab.
Riggs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KO MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Riggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Love.
Riggs throws a series of punches but Love avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Love! But no joy.
Love uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riggs.
Love throws a lazy right hand but Riggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riggs lands with a shot to the body.
Riggs misses with a hook.
Love thuds his right hand into Riggs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Riggs scores with a jab to the jaw.
A cross from Riggs lands.
Riggs misses with a left hand
and Love counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Riggs thinking.
A left lands for Riggs.
Riggs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Love on the side of the head.
Riggs throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Love misses.
Riggs misses with a straight left.
Love scores with a decent looking hook.
Love slips under a jab from Riggs.
Decent striking displayed by Love there.
Riggs lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riggs lands a slapping body shot.
Love throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Riggs misses with a looping right.#T2#
Riggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Riggs swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Love! But no joy.
Love scores with a hook to the body. Riggs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Riggs throws an overhand right that lands on Love's shoulder, as Love tries to avoid the shot.
Love looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Riggs takes a swing at Love's ribcage but misses.
Riggs misses the jab.
Riggs connects with a single shot there.
Love on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Riggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Love.
Riggs is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Love takes a swing at Riggs's ribcage but misses.
Love avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Riggs lands a right hook to the body.
Riggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Love is just out of range.#T3#
Love lands with a nice body punch.
Riggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Love keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Love throws a counter combo.
Riggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Riggs slips a straight right by Love.
Riggs with a nice cross.
Riggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Love moves away from the strike by Riggs.
Riggs connects with a crisp jab.
Love throws a shot from downtown. Riggs moves away and avoids it.
Love ducks under a wild hook from Riggs.
Riggs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Riggs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Love keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Love slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Riggs.
Riggs lands a lovely overhand right.
Love misses with a hook.
Love throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riggs lands a nice looking body shot.
Love ducks under a wild hook from Riggs.
A little jabbing left from Love on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Love staying out of range there.
Jerry Riggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riggs takes a swing at Love's ribcage but misses.
Love throws a poor cross that misses
and Riggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Riggs misses with a hook.
Love jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Love uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riggs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Love. Riggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riggs lands a glancing blow to the side of Love's head.#T5#
Good exchange - Riggs coming out on top.
Love avoids the body shot from Riggs.
Love takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Love scores with a nice head shot.
Riggs looks to land a right hand but Love moved out of range.
Love defending well as Riggs loads up on a big left hand.
Love lands a right hook to the body.
Love connects with a good right hand that stumbles Riggs. Riggs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#Riggs is rocked!#CUT2#Jerry Riggs's cut is getting worse.
Love connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Riggs out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Makoa Love! |
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Event:
FREAKSHOW 12
Date: Apr 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Smith misses with a head kick.
Riggs scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like John Smith has been cut.
Riggs lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Riggs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Riggs closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Smith! Riggs dives in looking to finish! Smith is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerry Riggs!
Our winner, Jerry Riggs, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
FREAKSHOW 9
Date: Mar 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Riggs loads up on a big right hand but Sandman slips the punch.
Sandman lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Jerry Riggs has been cut.
Riggs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sandman avoids the body shot from Riggs.
Riggs cracks Sandman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Riggs throws a lazy uppercut
and Sandman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sandman throws a shot from downtown. Riggs moves away and avoids it.
Riggs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sandman throws out a loose jab but Riggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sandman misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Sandman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riggs trying to control but Sandman postures up.
Riggs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Sandman there.
Sandman is trying to control. Riggs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sandman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Sandman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Riggs is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sandman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sandman lands with a punch from half guard.
Riggs is not content to let Sandman control the position.
Sandman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sandman is nestled in close to Riggs, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Sandman lands strikes from half guard.
Riggs is refusing to be controlled, as Sandman sits in half guard.
Sandman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sandman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Riggs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sandman not doing much here.
Sandman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Riggs defending well though.
Riggs taking some punishment here, with Sandman in his half guard. #T3#
Sandman trying to control the action but Riggs is working from the bottom.
Riggs wants to control but Sandman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Riggs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sandman.
Sandman tries to pass to full mount but Riggs defends it.
Sandman thows a huge punch but Riggs dodges it nicely.
Sandman wants to control but Riggs is keeping him busy.
Sandman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sandman 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.
Riggs wants to control but Sandman is keeping busy.
Sandman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Sandman trying to pass the guard but Riggs defending well.
Sandman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sandman 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.
Sandman drops an elbow to the side of Riggs's head. #ROC#Riggs is rocked!
Sandman working Riggs over with strikes.
Riggs is still in real trouble! Can Sandman finish him?
Sandman moves nicely into side control.
Sandman cracks Riggs with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Sandman immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Riggs is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Sandman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Sandman!
Mr Sandman thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
FREAKSHOW 7
Date: Feb 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Riggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marsh.
Riggs throws a body punch but Marsh moves out of range.
Marsh looks to land a right hand but Riggs moved out of range.
Riggs with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Oliver Marsh has been cut.
Riggs slips a straight right by Marsh.#KD#
Riggs cracks Marsh with a big right hand and Marsh goes down!#ROC#Marsh is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riggs postures up.
Riggs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Riggs's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Riggs preventing the sweep.
Riggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riggs preventing the sweep.
Riggs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Riggs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marsh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Riggs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Marsh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marsh cracks Riggs with a good jab.
Riggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Riggs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marsh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marsh slips a straight right by Riggs.
Marsh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Riggs throwing a counter right hand but Marsh manages to avoid it.
Riggs moves out of range of the leg kick from Marsh.
Riggs slips under a jab.
Riggs looks to land a right hand but Marsh moved out of range.
Riggs misses with a hook. Marsh ducked under it nicely. #KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Riggs and sends Marsh crashing to the mat! Riggs follows him down to the mat - Marsh regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Marsh is still in real trouble! Can Riggs finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Oliver Marsh's cut even more.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Riggs stands up out of the half guard.
Marsh seems to have recovered his senses.
Marsh misses with a wild body shot.
Marsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Riggs.
Marsh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Riggs loads up on a big right hand but Marsh slips the punch.
Jerry Riggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsh thumps Riggs with a low kick.
Marsh lands a slapping body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Marsh. Those never looked like landing.
Riggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Riggs misses with a wild combination.
Riggs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Riggs cracks Marsh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marsh missing with a left hand there. Riggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marsh moves out of range as Riggs strikes.
Riggs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Riggs staying out of range there.
Riggs closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Marsh! Riggs dives in looking to finish! Marsh is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerry Riggs!
A very excited looking Jerry Riggs made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
FREAKSHOW 4
Date: Feb 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Riggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Li feints the counter takedown.
Riggs lands with a good body shot.
Riggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riggs looks to throw the jab but Li is out of range.
Li changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Riggs misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Li counters with a takedown into side control.
Li is putting a hurting on Riggs here, landing some big shots from side control.
Li working away.
Li scores with a couple of short elbows.
Li working away.
Li connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Riggs some visible discomfort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riggs is not content to let Li control the position.
Li lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
Li lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Riggs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Li working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Riggs parries the strikes from Li easily there. Li is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Riggs to escape.
Li grinds an elbow into Riggs's temple.
Riggs is not content to let Li control the position.
Li connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Riggs some visible discomfort.
Li looking to control but instead Riggs has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Li lands with a punch from half guard.
Riggs controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Li scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Li lands with a punch from half guard.
Riggs wants to improve his position but Li is controlling well.
Li missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Riggs trying to control but Li postures up.
Li misses with a head shot. Riggs uses the momentum to regain guard.
Li is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Li connects with a couple of short punches.
Li has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Li is looking to work some ground and pound but Riggs has wrist control.#T3#
Riggs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Li won't allow Riggs to sweep him here.
Li wants to control from the top but Riggs keeps moving.
Li is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Li postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Riggs covers up, he's hurt! Li keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Li and the ref steps in to end the fight! Li can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aiguo Li!
Our winner, Aiguo Li, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
FREAKSHOW 1
Date: Jan 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Dobrosavljevic Junior's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Riggs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dobrosavljevic Junior scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#It looks like Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic Junior has been cut.
Riggs misses with a looping left.
Riggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dobrosavljevic Junior wants to clinch.
Riggs clobbers Dobrosavljevic Junior with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Riggs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Riggs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Riggs wants it to stay on the feet.
Riggs looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Dobrosavljevic Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riggs, pushing him back against the ropes.
Dobrosavljevic Junior can't get the takedown.
Dobrosavljevic Junior drops down looking for an ankle pick but Riggs pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs misses with a left hand
and Dobrosavljevic Junior counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dobrosavljevic Junior shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riggs as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Riggs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Riggs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Riggs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dobrosavljevic Junior is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dobrosavljevic Junior.
As Riggs looks to move away, Dobrosavljevic Junior throws a big counter combo but Riggs just gets out of the way.#T1#
Riggs takes a swing at Dobrosavljevic Junior's ribcage but misses.
Dobrosavljevic Junior walks into a stiff left hand from Riggs.
A jab from Riggs misses.
Jerry Riggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Riggs.#ROC2#Dobrosavljevic Junior is rocked!
Dobrosavljevic Junior shoots in and drives through. Riggs sprawls well.
Oh Dobrosavljevic Junior is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crack! Riggs connects with the perfect overhand right and Dobrosavljevic Junior falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Riggs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerry Riggs!
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