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Event:
HFC Challengers 91
Date: Mar 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Rivara lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Henry Fernedez has been cut.
Fernedez dives in for a single leg takedown but Rivara sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fernedez darts in looking for a takedown but Rivara gets double underhooks and turns Fernedez into the cage.
Rivara digs a good body shot into Fernedez's ribs.
Rivara circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rivara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Rivara is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fernedez's half guard.
Rivara is trying to control. Fernedez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Rivara there.
Rivara is trying to control. Fernedez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fernedez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rivara thows a huge punch but Fernedez dodges it nicely.
Rivara slips a nice elbow through Fernedez's hands, connecting with Fernedez's forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernedez is staying active underneath Rivara , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Rivara tries to pass to full mount but Fernedez defends it.
Rivara stalling away here and it's allowed Fernedez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rivara postures up and lands a big shot to Fernedez's brow.
Rivara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #CUT2#
Jeez, Henry Fernedez's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Henry Fernedez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Del Rivara !
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Event:
ECFC 70
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Rivara .
Rivara looks to land a combination but Avala avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Avala.
Avala with the counter takedown but Rivara avoids it easily.
Rivara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rivara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Avala swivels and escapes.
Avala throws a head kick that misses.
Rivara throws a shot to the body.
Rivara throws a body punch but Avala moves out of range.
Avala wants to counter with a clinch but Rivara pushes him away.
Avala tries to work over Rivara 's front leg with a kick but Rivara checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rivara shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Avala manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Avala has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rivara off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivara tries to bum rush Avala with a series of wild strikes but Avala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rivara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Avala tries to clinch but Rivara is having none of it.
Rivara scores with a punch to the head.
Rivara keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rivara throwing a counter right hand but Avala manages to avoid it.
Avala closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rivara circles away.
Rivara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Avala shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rivara is trying to defend but Avala finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rivara wants to control but Avala is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rivara works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rivara wants to sweep but no luck.
Avala prevents Rivara from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Avala is looking to work some ground and pound but Rivara has wrist control.
Avala slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rivara can't do much from the bottom here.
Avala throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Avala taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Rivara is looking to regain half guard here but Avala keeps moving and retains side control.
Rivara is working hard here to advance position.
Rivara on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rivara tries to get out of the position.
Rivara is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rivara tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Avala defends well and Rivara ends up having to push Avala into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Avala thinks about the counter body kick.
Rivara lands a jab to Avala's midsection.
Rivara lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Avala fails to land the takedown.
Del Rivara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Avala.#T4#
Avala fails with a takedown attempt.
Rivara went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rivara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Avala with the counter takedown but Rivara avoids it easily.
Rivara misses with a looping right.#KD#
Rivara drops Avala with a nice combination! Rivara dives into Avala's guard, looking to finish!
#CUT#
It looks like Jerry Avala has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rivara .
Rivara looking to sit in guard and control but Avala gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Avala trying to control but Rivara is working from the bottom.
Avala is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Avala is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Del Rivara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Avala's cut.
That's time! Rivara 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Avala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rivara connects with a crisp jab. #KD#
Rivara throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Avala tumbling to the canvas!
Rivara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Avala is rocked!
Rivara throws a big elbow that misses.
Rivara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Avala can do to turn this around?
Rivara makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Avala is still in real trouble! Can Rivara finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivara gets to his feet and stands over Avala, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Avala felt that one! Rivara unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Avala from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Del Rivara !
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Event:
ECFC FN 34
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Rivara misses its intended target.
Wallace changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rivara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Rivara does it's job there.
Rivara lands with an uppercut that bounces Wallace off the cage and back into range.
Rivara misses with the combination.
Wallace tries to counter with a clinch but Rivara shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
Wallace closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rivara to the mat! Rivara manages to get full guard.
Rivara is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wallace dives into side control.
#REVR#
Rivara wants to control but Wallace postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rivara seems a little lost for a moment, as Wallace dominates the positioning.
Rivara is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Rivara manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rivara is looking for a sweep. Wallace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rivara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wallace on the ground.
Wallace trying to control the pace.
Rivara tries to get to full guard but Wallace has control of the leg.
Rivara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wallace.
Wallace perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wallace passes to full mount!
Wallace takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2##SU2#
Wallace gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Rivara looks to land a right hand but Wallace moved out of range.
Wallace looks for a takedown but Rivara sprawls well.
Rivara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wallace tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rivara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rivara lands a nice looking body shot.
Rivara misses with a series of wild punches.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wallace looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rivara is fending him off so far but Wallace persists. Nope, Rivara circles away and we're back to standing.
Del Rivara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Wallace.
Rivara looks to land a combination but Wallace avoids it well. #T3#
Wallace slips a jab and a cross from Rivara .
#TD#
Rivara closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rivara creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wallace sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rivara scoring with punches and elbows.
Wallace tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rivara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wallace looks winded!
Rivara landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rivara lands a nice forearm strike.
Rivara trying to control the position but Wallace is working away.
Rivara is chipping away with strikes.
Wallace on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rivara landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ground and pound from Rivara seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4#
Rivara working the head and body with strikes.
Rivara tries to move to full mount but Wallace actually manages to regain half guard.
Rivara stalling away here and it's allowed Wallace to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rivara trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wallace is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rivara is aware though and is defending well.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Rivara from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Del Rivara dominated that round.
That's time! Rivara 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wallace changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rivara tries to avoid it but Wallace manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rivara to the ground. Rivara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Rivara bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Wallace sneaks out the side door and pushes Rivara away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Rivara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wallace can do to turn this around?
Wallace throws a head kick that Rivara semi-blocks.
Rivara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivara swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Wallace counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rivara has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rivara wants a takedown but no success here.
Wallace landing knees to the head.
#BC2#
Wallace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rivara misses with a series of wild punches.
Rivara moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWallace.
Rivara misses with a straight right. #T1#
Rivara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivara tries to bum rush Wallace with a series of wild strikes but Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Del Rivara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wallace.
Rivara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Wallace counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wallace. #TD2#
Wallace drags the fight down to the ground.
Wallace avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Wallace has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rivara is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Wallace manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Rivara . Those never looked like landing.
Wallace connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wallace dives in and grabs Rivara 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rivara pushes down on Wallace's head and hops out.
Rivara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Del Rivara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Wallace.
Rivara throws a series of punches but Wallace moves out of range.
Del Rivara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rivara thuds a left hand into Wallace's body.
Wallace stuffs the takedown.
Rivara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Wallace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivara .
Wallace wants to counter with a clinch but Rivara pushes him away.#TD2#
Rivara gets caught flat footed, as Wallace shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wallace controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wade Wallace has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wallace passes Rivara 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rivara tries to get to full guard but Wallace has control of the leg.
Wallace controlling the pace. #T3#
Wallace is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rivara !
Rivara avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wallace.
Rivara is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wallace throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rivara because Wallace loaded up on that one. #SUB2#
Wallace working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wallace takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Rivara is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Rivara gets back to half guard.#SU2#
Wallace stands up out of the half guard.
Wallace displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rivara .
Wallace tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rivara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace slips a jab and a cross from Rivara .
Wallace jabs at Rivara 's body.
Del Rivara is winning the standup battle so far.
Rivara misses with a few strikes there.
Rivara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wallace tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rivara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wallace somewhat.
Rivara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wallace as he jumps to the side.
Rivara throws a series of punches but Wallace moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Wallace's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wallace scores with a spinning back kick!
Wallace is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rivara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rivara misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Wallace takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Wallace breaks from the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Wallace pushes Rivara up against the cage in a clinch.
Wallace pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wallace stops a takedown attempt from Rivara .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rivara is trying to drag Wallace to the mat but Wallace just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Del Rivara . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace lands with a light punch inside.
Rivara changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wallace fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Rivara drives through with a takedown into Wallace's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Wallace manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2#
Rivara wants a takedown.
Nice elbow from Wallace. #CUT2#
It looks like Del Rivara has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivara being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Wallace gets control of Rivara 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wallace will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rivara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rivara trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Rivara landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Wallace pulls Rivara in close to his closed guard and prevents Rivara from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rivara 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wallace is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rivara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rivara trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace is pulling down on Rivara 's head to control his posture. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rivara connects with a couple of short punches.
Rivara wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Rivara lands a couple of digs.
Rivara wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Rivara throws a big elbow that misses.
Rivara looking to sit in guard and control but Wallace gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wade Wallace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wallace 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wade Wallace!
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Event:
ECFC 69
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Gall darts in looking for a takedown but Rivara gets double underhooks and turns Gall into the cage.
Rivara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gall is fending him off so far but Rivara persists. Nope, Gall circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Rivara shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gall's guard.#ES2#
Gall is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rivara presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Gall can't get the takedown.
Rivara wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rivara changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gall fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rivara tries to avoid it but Gall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rivara to the ground. Rivara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Del Rivara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Gall.
Gall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Some wild striking there from Rivara .
Gall has a takedown stuffed.
Del Rivara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivara misses with a wild body shot.
Rivara tries for a takedown but Gall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Rivara throws out a loose jab but Gall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gall is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Rivara .
Rivara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gall is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gall shoots in looking for a takedown. Rivara tries to sprawl out of it but Gall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rivara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rivara pinned against the cage. Rivara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rivara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Rivara stuffs the takedown attempt from Gall. Gall gets slowly back to his feet.
Rivara throws a nice looking combination but Gall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gall dives in and grabs Rivara 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rivara pushes down on Gall's head and hops out.
Rivara is looking to counter punch.
Gall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rivara misses with a double jab.
Rivara avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Gall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rivara is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gall pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Gall successfully pulls guard.
Rivara with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rivara with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rivara 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Rivara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rivara has managed to get both his arms back between Gall's legs - danger averted.
Gall looks winded!
Rivara is fighting to break Gall's control of his arms but Gall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Gall is looking for a triangle but Rivara pushes his legs off easily.
Rivara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gall on the ground.
Gall wants to sweep but no luck.
Rivara wants to control from the top but Gall keeps moving.
Rivara might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Gall working for a triangle but Rivara defends it easily.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rivara with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gall pulls Rivara in close to prevent any damage.
Rivara trying to control but Gall is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gall has his foot on Rivara 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rivara works his way back into a safe position though.
Rivara wants to control from the top but Gall keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Del Rivara dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Gall takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Rivara misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Rivara . No joy for Gall on that attempt.
Rivara shoots in but Gall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gall throws a big counter head kick but Rivara avoids it with no problem.
Gall misses with a double jab.
Rivara looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sloppy strikes from Rivara . Those never looked like landing.
Gall connects with a jab.
Rivara misses with a wild combination.
Gall feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rivara shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gall can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gall wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Rivara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gall keeps working.
Rivara working the head and body with strikes.
Gall is staying active underneath Rivara , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rivara lands with a punch from half guard.
Rivara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rivara takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gall controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gall wants to improve his position but Rivara is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Gall keeping hold of Rivara 's head, controlling as best he can.
Gall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gall wants to control but Rivara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gall manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rivara 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rivara lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Gall is looking for a triangle but Rivara pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Rivara postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rivara postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rivara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gall is keeping the position for now.
Rivara wants to control from the top but Gall keeps moving.
Gall wants to sweep but no luck.
Gall has momentary wrist control but Rivara slips an elbow through the middle.
Rivara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rivara wants to control from the top but Gall keeps moving.
Del Rivara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gall has control of Rivara 's left arm, preventing Rivara from doing any damage. #T4#
Gall working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rivara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gall can do to turn this around?
Rivara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rivara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gall is breathing heavily.
Rivara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivara looks for a takedown but Gall sprawls well.
Gall tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rivara misses with a series of wild punches.
Gall feints the counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Gall as Rivara shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Del Rivara . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivara thuds his right hand into Gall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Del Rivara dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Gall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rivara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rivara stuffs the takedown attempt from Gall. Gall gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Gall.
Rivara throws a right and a left that Gall avoids nicely.
Rivara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rivara connects with a single shot there.
Rivara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gall as he avoids it easily.
Gall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Rivara . Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivara .
#TD#
Rivara drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Gall has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rivara is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1#
Gall is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Gall drags the fight down to the ground.
Gall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rivara 's guard. #REVB##SU2#
Gall stands up from Rivara 's guard - Gall perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rivara enables Gall to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rivara manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Gall drops back looking for a leg! Rivara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rivara manages to kick Gall off! Gall jumps back into Rivara 's guard. #T2#
Rivara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rivara wants to sweep but no luck.
Gall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU2#
Gall stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rivara throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Rivara keeps the fight on the outside.
Rivara attempts a counter takedown but Gall avoids it well and moves away.
Rivara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Rivara .
Rivara misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Rivara . Those never looked like landing.
Del Rivara is winning the standup battle so far.
Rivara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gall tries to land a front kick but Rivara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gall slips a jab and a cross from Rivara .
Rivara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gall.
Del Rivara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Gall.
Gall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rivara at a distance.
#T4##CL2#
Gall has Rivara up against the cage in a clinch.
Rivara wants to take the fight to the mat but Gall manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rivara drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gall pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gall. #CL2#
Gall takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Gall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Gall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Glen Gall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gall putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rivara in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Glen Gall.
I think Rivara has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Del Rivara !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Rivara misses with a looping right.
Gras darts in looking for a takedown but Rivara gets double underhooks and turns Gras into the cage.
Rivara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rivara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rivara cracks Gras with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gras is breathing heavily.
Rivara throws a right hand that Gras ducks under and follows up with a left that Gras also avoids with ease.
Gras dodges the punch combination from Rivara .
Gras fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Rivara looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gras!
Rivara lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gras is letting Rivara control him for a moment.
Rivara cracks Gras with a big elbow. #T1#
Gras is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rivara connects with a decent elbow.
The referee asks Rivara politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rivara prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivara working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gras takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rivara controls the position.
Rivara working the ground and pound from side control.
Rivara advances nicely into full mount.
Rivara controlling from mount.
Gras taking shots to the head.
Rivara lands a big shot to the head and Gras winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Del Rivara !
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