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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanye West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge Rivera looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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180 lbs
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191 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kanye West!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rivera counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for West!
Rivera controlling the position easily from mount.
Rivera has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jorge Rivera just wasn't active enough.
West misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown by Rivera or perhaps it was just good defense by West which made him look bad.
Rivera closes the distance and clinches up with West, looking for a takedown. Rivera pushes West against the cage but West circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kanye West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around West's waist but West gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rivera off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming West to the mat! West manages to get full guard.
Rivera wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
West being controlled here, momentarily.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivera is stalling in the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jorge Rivera.
West doesn't manage to clinch there - Rivera circles away.
Rivera tries to clinch up.
West wants to clinch but Rivera slips to the side
and Rivera counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
West wants to stand but Rivera is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rivera controls the pace.
West is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rivera trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
Rivera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Jorge Rivera wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense.
Rivera fails with a takedown attempt.
West drives through with a takedown into Rivera's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West tries to stand but Rivera is controlling from the bottom.
West is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Rivera looking to control.
Rivera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
West wanted to stand there but Rivera had control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
West wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Rivera dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rivera.
Rivera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. West tries to avoid it but Rivera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag West to the ground. West escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from West.
Rivera drives through with a takedown into guard.
West is trying to keep Rivera in close.
Rivera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jorge Rivera.
Rivera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has West pinned against the cage. West gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivera shoots and misses
and West decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rivera's guard.
West stands up and waves to Rivera to follow him.
West moves in looking to clinch but Rivera pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West takes the fight into the clinch.
West manages to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivera passes West's left leg - he's now in half guard.
West won't allow Rivera to pass to mount.
Rivera seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rivera is trying to control the action in half guard but West is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rivera wants to lay and pray for a moment but West keeps working.
Jorge Rivera has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rivera keeps the fight on the outside.
West is looking to clinch.
Rivera with a poor takedown
and West counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rivera prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West is trying to pull guard but Rivera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
West stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rivera is trying to pull guard but West turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rivera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
West content to slow the pace in the clinch.
West jumps guard but Rivera stands there with West around his waist. West gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rivera tries to pull guard but West forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
West drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kanye West will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rivera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. West did well to prevent Rivera getting side control.
West wants to get back to full guard.
Rivera wants to control but West is keeping him busy.
Rivera is controlling the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jorge Rivera.
West tries to clinch there but Rivera circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera gets tackled into the cage by West. West maintains the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as West takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
West turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and West manages to end up in side control.
West 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 Rivera's shoulder. That is not cool.
West decides to stand back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rivera.
Rivera shoots and misses
and West holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
West ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. West no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West wants to stand up but Rivera is controlling him.
West is trying to control the position but Rivera postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivera looking to pass the guard.
Rivera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rivera trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
West rushes Rivera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. West smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivera fails with a takedown attempt.
West looks to clinch
and Rivera decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in West's guard.
West wants to stand up but Rivera is controlling him.
Rivera wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West wants to stand but Rivera is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
West lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rivera!
West can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rivera is looking to escape.
West controlling the pace for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
West tries to push Rivera's head away but Rivera is holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kanye West.
I think West 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jorge Rivera!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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