Post by xx - Former Phoenix Fight Club on Aug 24, 2013 17:40:11 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Cannibal while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
Joe Riggs looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Crisp uppercut by Diesel followed by a hard jab
Mamed Khalidov stumbles back.
Tremendous strikes from Diesel!
Some big punches are landing!
Cannibal's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Mamed Khalidov's Chin
Mamed Khalidov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Mamed Khalidov fakes a punch and launches himself over Diesel!
Nice move by Cannibal who clinches and pushes Diesel against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diesel tries to breaks Mamed Khalidov's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Diesel launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Cannibal's ribs.
Hard blow to Cannibal's mid-section, he seems hurt
The fighters are clinching.
Joe Riggs tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Mamed Khalidov
well done Cannibal falls hard on the mat
Diesel is standing while Cannibal is on the ground on his back
Joe Riggs steps back and allows Cannibal to get back to his feet.
Cannibal climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Diesel cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Cannibal can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Mamed Khalidov and Diesel engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Mamed Khalidov is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Mamed Khalidov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Diesel looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mamed Khalidov's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Solid low kick from Mamed Khalidov.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Diesel hyper-extended his left leg
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Diesel decides to launch some tentative punches
Mamed Khalidov takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Diesel hyper-extended his left leg
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Cannibal seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Superb haymaker by Cannibal
Diesel manages to move aside
Mamed Khalidov gets sloppy and Joe Riggs tries to take advantage...
Joe Riggs has found an opening in the defense of Cannibal, launching a big hook
Mamed Khalidov steps backwards and avoids that hook!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Diesel is holding Mamed Khalidov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mamed Khalidov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joe Riggs is in side mount over Mamed Khalidov
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
Joe Riggs tries to open Cannibal's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Joe Riggs. Cannibal is unable to cover himself now!
Joe Riggs is in side mount over Mamed Khalidov
Joe Riggs looks to mount Mamed Khalidov...
Mamed Khalidov takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Joe Riggs is in open guard over Cannibal
Diesel moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Cannibal is trying to counter now!
Mamed Khalidov launches a few punches to Diesel's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Diesel tries to cover his face,
Diesel has a small cut in his Left cheek
Joe Riggs is in open guard over Cannibal
Good looking punches from Joe Riggs on the ground
deflected by Cannibal.
Joe Riggs is in open guard over Cannibal
Cannibal tries to close his guard around Diesel
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Joe Riggs is in closed guard over Cannibal
Diesel is in closed guard... Cannibal tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Riggs!
Mamed Khalidov is in full mount over Joe Riggs
Joe Riggs launches a few punches to Cannibal's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cannibal tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Mamed Khalidov's Left cheek
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Mamed Khalidov is in full mount over Joe Riggs
Joe Riggs tries to roll on the ground...
Cannibal knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Diesel clumsily fails here and it's time for Mamed Khalidov to fight back!
Mamed Khalidov throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Diesel's face with those brutal elbows! Diesel needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Diesel's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mamed Khalidov is in full mount over Joe Riggs
Cannibal tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mamed Khalidov controls the situation despite Joe Riggs efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Mamed Khalidov is in full mount over Joe Riggs
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Diesel is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Mamed Khalidov pushes Joe Riggs down and prevents his attempts to escape
Mamed Khalidov is in full mount over Joe Riggs
Mamed Khalidov tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Diesel is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Mamed Khalidov is in full mount over Joe Riggs
Joe Riggs launches a few punches to Cannibal's cheek from the guard.
Mamed Khalidov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Diesel misses a step and Mamed Khalidov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cannibal tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Joe Riggs. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rogers Arena (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Joe Riggs attempts a sweep single...
Mamed Khalidov was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Cannibal launches a kick
Diesel checks it and keeps distance.
Diesel clumsily fails here and it's time for Mamed Khalidov to fight back!
Incredible high kick!
Diesel is worried!
Joe Riggs fakes a punch and launches himself over Cannibal!
Mamed Khalidov is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Diesel and pushes him away!
Cannibal wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Mamed Khalidov fakes a punch to Joe Riggs ribs and the tries to trip him
Joe Riggs loses balance and goes to the ground
Diesel's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Mamed Khalidov is in closed guard over Diesel
Mamed Khalidov tries to better his position on the ground...
Cannibal breaks the closed guard of Joe Riggs and moves to half guard
Mamed Khalidov is in side mount over Joe Riggs
Joe Riggs attempts to trap Mamed Khalidov in his guard.
Mamed Khalidov keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Mamed Khalidov is in side mount over Joe Riggs
Not a desiderable position that Diesel is in now. Mamed Khalidov is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Cannibal tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Mamed Khalidov is in full mount over Joe Riggs
Joe Riggs launches a few punches to Cannibal's cheek from the guard.
Mamed Khalidov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mamed Khalidov is in full mount over Joe Riggs
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mamed Khalidov can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Mamed Khalidov throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Diesel's face with those brutal elbows! Diesel needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Mamed Khalidov is in full mount over Joe Riggs
Diesel works on the ground with his fingers over Cannibal's face
Cannibal shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Mamed Khalidov is in full mount over Joe Riggs
Joe Riggs tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Mamed Khalidov rolls Joe Riggs to his stomach and takes his back!
Cannibal is in rear mount over Diesel
Diesel has given his back to Mamed Khalidov who is trying to get one hook in!
Mamed Khalidov has one hook in!
Cannibal is in rear mount over Diesel with one hook in
Joe Riggs launches a few punches to Cannibal's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cannibal tries to cover his face,
Cannibal is in rear mount over Diesel with one hook in
Diesel is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Diesel holds Mamed Khalidov's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Joe Riggs is in side mount over Mamed Khalidov
Mamed Khalidov attempts to trap Joe Riggs in his guard.
Mamed Khalidov manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Riggs is in open guard over Cannibal
Diesel moves on the ground
Diesel cannot take advantage in the ground
Poorly executed technique. Mamed Khalidov looks to counter!
Cannibal measures the resilience of Diesel's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diesel's side.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Joe Riggs is in open guard over Cannibal
Diesel is looking to end this fight with strikes
Cannibal anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Joe Riggs is in half guard over Cannibal
Joe Riggs tries to free his leg...
Cannibal rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Mamed Khalidov is in side mount over Joe Riggs
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Diesel measures the resilience of Cannibal's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Cannibal blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Diesel misses a step and Mamed Khalidov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mamed Khalidov wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Cannibal drills Joe Riggs's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Diesel's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Diesel has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Mamed Khalidov is in side mount over Joe Riggs
Mamed Khalidov throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Diesel's face with those brutal elbows! Diesel needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Mamed Khalidov is in side mount over Joe Riggs
Mamed Khalidov looks to mount Joe Riggs...
Mamed Khalidov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mamed Khalidov is in full mount over Joe Riggs
Cannibal throws a few hammer fists to the face of Joe Riggs
Solid shots!
Mamed Khalidov is in full mount over Joe Riggs
Mamed Khalidov takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Joe Riggs shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Cannibal is locking that Americana...
That Americana looks tight...
Cannibal shows a pained grimace and he repeatedly taps out after a perfect americana!
Winner is Mamed Khalidov by Submission (Americana) at 4:23 Round 2
Statistics: Mamed Khalidov
Punches 14/21 (67%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 24/25 (96%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 2390,27
Clinch Damage 76,88
Ground Damage 1656,4
Time on the ground 325 s
Statistics: Joe Riggs
Punches 14/22 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 8/28 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Damage caused 294,4
Clinch Damage 9,25
Ground Damage 104,51
Time on the ground 315 s
Good fight, not a great one. Started out really even in terms of damage then Riggs took one nasty hot of damage and it just went downhill from there for him. Not a bad tilt though really.
Joe Riggs looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Crisp uppercut by Diesel followed by a hard jab
Mamed Khalidov stumbles back.
Tremendous strikes from Diesel!
Some big punches are landing!
Cannibal's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Mamed Khalidov's Chin
Mamed Khalidov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Mamed Khalidov fakes a punch and launches himself over Diesel!
Nice move by Cannibal who clinches and pushes Diesel against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diesel tries to breaks Mamed Khalidov's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Diesel launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Cannibal's ribs.
Hard blow to Cannibal's mid-section, he seems hurt
The fighters are clinching.
Joe Riggs tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Mamed Khalidov
well done Cannibal falls hard on the mat
Diesel is standing while Cannibal is on the ground on his back
Joe Riggs steps back and allows Cannibal to get back to his feet.
Cannibal climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Diesel cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Cannibal can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Mamed Khalidov and Diesel engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Mamed Khalidov is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Mamed Khalidov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Diesel looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mamed Khalidov's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Solid low kick from Mamed Khalidov.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Diesel hyper-extended his left leg
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Diesel decides to launch some tentative punches
Mamed Khalidov takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Diesel hyper-extended his left leg
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Cannibal seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Superb haymaker by Cannibal
Diesel manages to move aside
Mamed Khalidov gets sloppy and Joe Riggs tries to take advantage...
Joe Riggs has found an opening in the defense of Cannibal, launching a big hook
Mamed Khalidov steps backwards and avoids that hook!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Diesel is holding Mamed Khalidov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mamed Khalidov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joe Riggs is in side mount over Mamed Khalidov
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
Joe Riggs tries to open Cannibal's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Joe Riggs. Cannibal is unable to cover himself now!
Joe Riggs is in side mount over Mamed Khalidov
Joe Riggs looks to mount Mamed Khalidov...
Mamed Khalidov takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Joe Riggs is in open guard over Cannibal
Diesel moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Cannibal is trying to counter now!
Mamed Khalidov launches a few punches to Diesel's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Diesel tries to cover his face,
Diesel has a small cut in his Left cheek
Joe Riggs is in open guard over Cannibal
Good looking punches from Joe Riggs on the ground
deflected by Cannibal.
Joe Riggs is in open guard over Cannibal
Cannibal tries to close his guard around Diesel
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Joe Riggs is in closed guard over Cannibal
Diesel is in closed guard... Cannibal tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Riggs!
Mamed Khalidov is in full mount over Joe Riggs
Joe Riggs launches a few punches to Cannibal's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cannibal tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Mamed Khalidov's Left cheek
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Mamed Khalidov is in full mount over Joe Riggs
Joe Riggs tries to roll on the ground...
Cannibal knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Diesel clumsily fails here and it's time for Mamed Khalidov to fight back!
Mamed Khalidov throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Diesel's face with those brutal elbows! Diesel needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Diesel's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mamed Khalidov is in full mount over Joe Riggs
Cannibal tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mamed Khalidov controls the situation despite Joe Riggs efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Mamed Khalidov is in full mount over Joe Riggs
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Diesel is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Mamed Khalidov pushes Joe Riggs down and prevents his attempts to escape
Mamed Khalidov is in full mount over Joe Riggs
Mamed Khalidov tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Diesel is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Mamed Khalidov is in full mount over Joe Riggs
Joe Riggs launches a few punches to Cannibal's cheek from the guard.
Mamed Khalidov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Diesel misses a step and Mamed Khalidov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cannibal tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Joe Riggs. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rogers Arena (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Joe Riggs attempts a sweep single...
Mamed Khalidov was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Cannibal launches a kick
Diesel checks it and keeps distance.
Diesel clumsily fails here and it's time for Mamed Khalidov to fight back!
Incredible high kick!
Diesel is worried!
Joe Riggs fakes a punch and launches himself over Cannibal!
Mamed Khalidov is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Diesel and pushes him away!
Cannibal wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Mamed Khalidov fakes a punch to Joe Riggs ribs and the tries to trip him
Joe Riggs loses balance and goes to the ground
Diesel's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Mamed Khalidov is in closed guard over Diesel
Mamed Khalidov tries to better his position on the ground...
Cannibal breaks the closed guard of Joe Riggs and moves to half guard
Mamed Khalidov is in side mount over Joe Riggs
Joe Riggs attempts to trap Mamed Khalidov in his guard.
Mamed Khalidov keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Mamed Khalidov is in side mount over Joe Riggs
Not a desiderable position that Diesel is in now. Mamed Khalidov is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Cannibal tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Mamed Khalidov is in full mount over Joe Riggs
Joe Riggs launches a few punches to Cannibal's cheek from the guard.
Mamed Khalidov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mamed Khalidov is in full mount over Joe Riggs
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mamed Khalidov can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Mamed Khalidov throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Diesel's face with those brutal elbows! Diesel needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Mamed Khalidov is in full mount over Joe Riggs
Diesel works on the ground with his fingers over Cannibal's face
Cannibal shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Mamed Khalidov is in full mount over Joe Riggs
Joe Riggs tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Mamed Khalidov rolls Joe Riggs to his stomach and takes his back!
Cannibal is in rear mount over Diesel
Diesel has given his back to Mamed Khalidov who is trying to get one hook in!
Mamed Khalidov has one hook in!
Cannibal is in rear mount over Diesel with one hook in
Joe Riggs launches a few punches to Cannibal's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cannibal tries to cover his face,
Cannibal is in rear mount over Diesel with one hook in
Diesel is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Diesel holds Mamed Khalidov's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Joe Riggs is in side mount over Mamed Khalidov
Mamed Khalidov attempts to trap Joe Riggs in his guard.
Mamed Khalidov manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Riggs is in open guard over Cannibal
Diesel moves on the ground
Diesel cannot take advantage in the ground
Poorly executed technique. Mamed Khalidov looks to counter!
Cannibal measures the resilience of Diesel's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diesel's side.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Joe Riggs is in open guard over Cannibal
Diesel is looking to end this fight with strikes
Cannibal anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Joe Riggs is in half guard over Cannibal
Joe Riggs tries to free his leg...
Cannibal rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Mamed Khalidov is in side mount over Joe Riggs
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Diesel measures the resilience of Cannibal's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Cannibal blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Diesel misses a step and Mamed Khalidov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mamed Khalidov wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Cannibal drills Joe Riggs's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Diesel's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Diesel has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Mamed Khalidov is in side mount over Joe Riggs
Mamed Khalidov throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Diesel's face with those brutal elbows! Diesel needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Mamed Khalidov is in side mount over Joe Riggs
Mamed Khalidov looks to mount Joe Riggs...
Mamed Khalidov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mamed Khalidov is in full mount over Joe Riggs
Cannibal throws a few hammer fists to the face of Joe Riggs
Solid shots!
Mamed Khalidov is in full mount over Joe Riggs
Mamed Khalidov takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Joe Riggs shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Cannibal is locking that Americana...
That Americana looks tight...
Cannibal shows a pained grimace and he repeatedly taps out after a perfect americana!
Winner is Mamed Khalidov by Submission (Americana) at 4:23 Round 2
Statistics: Mamed Khalidov
Punches 14/21 (67%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 24/25 (96%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 2390,27
Clinch Damage 76,88
Ground Damage 1656,4
Time on the ground 325 s
Statistics: Joe Riggs
Punches 14/22 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 8/28 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Damage caused 294,4
Clinch Damage 9,25
Ground Damage 104,51
Time on the ground 315 s
Good fight, not a great one. Started out really even in terms of damage then Riggs took one nasty hot of damage and it just went downhill from there for him. Not a bad tilt though really.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!