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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Smith misses with a straight right.
Rivera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Juancho Rivera has been cut.
Rivera misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rivera thinking.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rivera throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Rivera's defenses. #KD#
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Rivera tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Rivera back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tests Rivera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rivera wants to stay close but Smith steps back to make room for something. Rivera seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Smith and Rivera drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mike Smith!
Mike Smith managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Mohito Fightwear (Laundry), into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Rivera scores with a spinning back kick!
Rivera digs a good body shot into Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech's ribs.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech is breathing heavily.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rivera can pounce on him.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech throws a head kick that misses.
Rivera swats away the attempt to clinch by Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech.
Rivera is looking to slow Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech down with leg kicks.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rivera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rivera lands with a straight right. Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech didn't see that one coming.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rivera lands a jab to the nose.
Rivera throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivera blocks a head kick by Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech takes a swing at Rivera's ribcage but misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rivera.
A head kick by Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech misses
and Rivera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rivera connects with a nice looking jab.
Rivera lands with a straight right. Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech didn't see that one coming.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Rivera knocks Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Juancho Rivera!
Kalba Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech was interviewed post fight and said 'Defeat sucks but going hungry sucks worse'.
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Event:
Destiny Tuesday 54
Date: Aug 09, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Stanson clinches up with Rivera and pushes him back against the cage.
Stanson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rivera or not.
Stanson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rivera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rivera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stanson tries for a takedown but Rivera manages to get underhooks.
Rivera can't find room to land a body shot as Stanson controls the action.
Rivera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stanson.
Stanson tries to pull guard but Rivera won't allow it.
Rivera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rivera.
Stanson is leaning against Rivera and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Stanson jumps guard and drags Rivera to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stanson being controlled here, momentarily.
Stanson keeping full guard, as Rivera tries to pass. #T1#
Stanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivera is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stanson holds on and takes a little breather.
Stanson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rivera wants to pass the guard but Stanson is keeping the position.#T2#
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.
Stanson 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rivera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Rivera tries to keep at a distance but Stanson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rivera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Rivera manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Stanson clinches.
Rivera misses with some punches.
Stanson jumps guard but Rivera stands there with Stanson around his waist. Stanson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Juancho Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Musial Stanson.#TD2#
Stanson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T3#
Stanson throws an elbow but Rivera slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stanson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stanson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ground and pound from Stanson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rivera dodges the ground and pound from Stanson.
Stanson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ground and pound from Stanson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Stanson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rivera is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rivera is letting Stanson control him for a moment.
Stanson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rivera is not content to let Stanson control the position. #T4##SUB2#
Stanson is trying to get an arm triangle but Rivera is defending well.
Rivera bucks up and tries to throw Stanson off but instead Stanson has got his back!
Stanson keeps control of the position easily here as Rivera tries to buck him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stanson struggling to land strikes to the head as Rivera covers up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musial Stanson dominated that round.
That's time! Rivera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Stanson clinches with his opponent.
Stanson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rivera tries to work over Stanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Stanson drags the fight down to the ground.
Stanson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Stanson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rivera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stanson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera working a defensive guard here.
Rivera keeping moving, preventing Stanson from controlling successfully. #T1#
Stanson passes Rivera's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Stanson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rivera sees it coming and defends easily.
Rivera is looking to escape.
Rivera is trying to control but can't.
Stanson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stanson throwing shots but Rivera is blocking nicely. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Stanson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rivera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stanson.
Rivera won't allow Stanson to pass to mount.
Stanson is trying to control. Rivera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stanson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rivera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stanson.
Stanson works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Stanson controlling from mount.
Stanson throws some wild stikes that Rivera manages to avoid easily.
Stanson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Stanson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#SUB2#
Stanson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Stanson wants to control the pace but Rivera is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Stanson throwing strikes but Rivera bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Rivera wants to stand but Stanson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rivera preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rivera has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Stanson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rivera is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Stanson pulls down on the head and he's put Rivera to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Musial Stanson!
A very excited looking Musial Stanson 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:
Destiny 162: Tanner vs. Alves
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Rivera misses with a straight left.
Rivera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith throws a big counter head kick but Rivera avoids it with no problem.
Smith lands with a straight right. Rivera didn't see that one coming.
Rivera avoids the head kick by Smith.
Rivera misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Rivera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivera scoring well with a low kick there.
Rivera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Juancho Rivera has been cut.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivera.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rivera throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A right-left combo lands from Rivera.
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!
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rivera blocks a head kick by Smith.
A punch lands to the side of Rivera 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Rivera down.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Rivera throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Rivera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Rivera's head but Rivera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith misses with a hook. Rivera ducked under it nicely.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Rivera scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Smith.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rivera avoids the head kick by Smith.
#T2#
Smith misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Rivera.
Smith digs a good hook to Rivera's body.
Smith lands a head kick!
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Juancho Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith cracks the inside of Rivera's front leg.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rivera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Rivera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Rivera went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rivera swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Rivera connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Rivera moves out of range easily. #T3#
Rivera dodges the punch combination from Smith.
#CL2#
Smith clinches up with Rivera and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivera.
A big left from Smith misses.
Rivera blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rivera misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rivera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Smith lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivera misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Rivera misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rivera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rivera cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Rivera tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Rivera throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rivera's guard.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivera looking to control but Smith passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juancho Rivera's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rivera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rivera.
Rivera blocks a head kick by Smith.
Rivera avoids the head kick by Smith.
Rivera blocks a jab.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mike Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rivera misses the jab.
Rivera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rivera.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Rivera connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.#CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rivera, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Rivera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rivera can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Rivera tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith defending well as Rivera loads up on a big left hand.
Rivera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rivera takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rivera misses with a jab to the body
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Rivera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivera.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Rivera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Rivera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rivera lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
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!
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivera.#T2#
Rivera throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Rivera throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rivera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivera.
Rivera with a hook.
A big left from Rivera misses.
Rivera misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rivera's head.
Rivera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rivera on the side of the head.#T3#
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rivera misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Rivera throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick from Rivera misses
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Rivera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rivera scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Rivera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith slips under a jab.
Rivera misses with a body kick.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.#T4#
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivera.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Rivera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rivera misses with a low kick.
Smith checks the leg kick.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Rivera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Rivera misses.
Rivera misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Rivera is predictable there
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith slips under a jab.
Rivera moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSmith.
Rivera ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
A head kick misses from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juancho Rivera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Rivera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rivera with a jab.
Rivera darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Rivera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rivera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rivera takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rivera throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rivera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith throws out a counter right but Rivera avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivera.
Rivera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Rivera throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rivera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rivera is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Rivera throws a leg kick that misses.
Rivera misses with a leg kick
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Smith moves out of range as Rivera strikes.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rivera throws a body shot but no joy.
Rivera missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rivera misses the shot to the body.
Rivera finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rivera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Rivera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rivera blocks a head kick by Smith.
A little feinted left hand from Rivera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
Rivera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rivera misses the body punch
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivera.
A head kick misses from Rivera.
Rivera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rivera throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith throws a fast counter high kick but Rivera manages to duck under it in time.
Rivera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rivera takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smith lands a body shot.
Rivera misses with a straight left. #T3#
Rivera throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith lunges at Rivera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rivera's hand.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rivera misses the jab.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Juancho Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivera.
Rivera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rivera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rivera misses with a right hand
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rivera throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range. #T4#
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Rivera's belly button to the back.
Smith lands with a cross.
Rivera throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mike Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rivera lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rivera misses with a left hand
and Rivera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left lands for Smith.
Rivera misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smith connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Rivera wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Rivera throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Smith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mike Smith waved his t-shirt featuring Mohito Fightwear (Laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Destiny 147: Swagger vs Manley
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Rivera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bergman manages to avoid it.#TD#
Rivera gets caught napping as Bergman dives in and scores a takedown. Rivera manages to retain guard.
Bergman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bergman landing some decent shots from guard.
Bergman throwing strikes from guard but Rivera blocks nicely.
Bergman being controlled here momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bergman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bergman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rivera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rivera looking to control.
#T1#
Bergman throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bergman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bergman content to stall in guard here.
Bergman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bergman connects with a couple of short punches.
Rivera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bergman is stalling in the full guard.
Bergman throws a big elbow that misses.
Bergman trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Bergman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Bergman postures up.
Bergman throws a big elbow that misses.
Rivera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bergman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rivera looking to control.
Bergman being controlled here momentarily.
Bergman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rivera wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bergman is now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rivera manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bergman trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bergman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rivera is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bergman stops Rivera from standing up.
Bergman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bergman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bergman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bergman lands a nice forearm strike.
Bergman in side control, throwing shots but Rivera defends.
Bergman scoring with punches from side control.
Rivera parries the strikes from Bergman easily there. Bergman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rivera to escape.
#T4#
Bergman moves into full mount!
Bergman breaks from Rivera's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bergman working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bergman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rivera can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bergman with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bergman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC#
Rivera is rocked!
Bergman with shots to the head and body - Rivera looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rivera is still in real trouble! Can Bergman finish him?
Oooh a big shot lands for Bergman! Rivera is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Selfrid Bergman!
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