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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bostar Tyraanicao (ranked 2466 p4p, 1101 weight class) and Tom Rivers (ranked 286 p4p, 136 weight class). Bostar Tyraanicao had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bostar Tyraanicao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao tries to land a front kick but Rivers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rivers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rivers tries to clinch there but Tyraanicao circles away.
Tyraanicao throws a leg kick but Rivers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tyraanicao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rivers counters with a three punch combo that has Tyraanicao backing up. Tyraanicao nods at Rivers to acknowledge the strikes.
Rivers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bostar Tyraanicao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyraanicao throws a hook but Rivers blocks it.
Rivers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rivers closes the distance and clinches.
Rivers prevents a body shot from Tyraanicao.
Rivers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Tyraanicao misses its intended target.
Rivers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyraanicao has been working on his boxing with his coaches at High Kicks in the buildup to the fight.
Jab from Tyraanicao.
A big left from Tyraanicao misses.
Tyraanicao thows a body kick. Rivers tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyraanicao throws an overhand right that lands on Rivers's shoulder, as Rivers tries to avoid the shot.
Tyraanicao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rivers! But no joy.
Tyraanicao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rivers's head backwards.
Tyraanicao cracks Rivers with a good jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tyraanicao gets caught flat footed, as Rivers shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rivers drops back looking for a leg! Tyraanicao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tyraanicao manages to kick Rivers off! Rivers jumps back into Tyraanicao's guard.
Tyraanicao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tyraanicao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rivers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tyraanicao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tyraanicao throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rivers uses it to pass to side control.
Rivers is looking to take a break and control but Tyraanicao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rivers decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tyraanicao to his feet.
Tyraanicao connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers dives in and grabs Tyraanicao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tyraanicao pushes down on Rivers's head and hops out.
Tyraanicao connects with a high kick.
Tyraanicao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rivers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tyraanicao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tyraanicao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tyraanicao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riverss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rivers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyraanicao tries to avoid it but Rivers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyraanicao to the ground. Tyraanicao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bostar Tyraanicao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Rivers.
Rivers avoids the head kick by Tyraanicao.
A jab from Rivers finds it's way through Tyraanicao's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Rivers.
Tyraanicao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers avoids the body shot from Tyraanicao.
Rivers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tyraanicao defends it well.
Rivers takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rivers defending well as Tyraanicao loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao lands with a good body shot.
Rivers misses with a wild combination.
Tyraanicao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rivers leaves Tyraanicao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tyraanicao swings for the body but Rivers moves out of range.
Tyraanicao is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tyraanicao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rivers is out of range.
Tyraanicao lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tyraanicao stuffs the takedown.
Tyraanicao misses with a jab to the body
and Rivers counters with a left to the body.
Rivers darts in looking for a takedown but Tyraanicao gets double underhooks and turns Rivers into the cage.
Rivers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tyraanicao, pushing him back against the cage.
Tyraanicao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Tyraanicao misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bostar Tyraanicao dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rivers throws a sloppy head kick
and Tyraanicao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Tyraanicao as Rivers shoots in.
Rivers closes the distance and clinches up with Tyraanicao, looking for a takedown. Rivers pushes Tyraanicao against the cage but Tyraanicao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao scores with a head kick.
Tyraanicao throws a sloppy head kick and Rivers moves out of range easily.
And Rivers tries to counter it with a takedown but Tyraanicao pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tyraanicao lands a nice shot that snaps Rivers's head back.
Rivers avoids the head kick by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao tries to bum rush Rivers with a series of wild strikes but Rivers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tyraanicao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tyraanicao looks for the body kick but Rivers saw that one coming.
Tyraanicao throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyraanicao connects with a body shot.
Rivers blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers staying out of range there.
Rivers doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyraanicao circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyraanicao throws a lazy uppercut
and Rivers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rivers shoots in but no luck this time.
Bostar Tyraanicao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Rivers.
Rivers closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tyraanicao quickly recovers to half guard.
Tyraanicao actively working from the bottom here.
Tyraanicao is refusing to be controlled, as Rivers sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyraanicao trying to control from the bottom.
Rivers is taking a breather. Tyraanicao says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tyraanicao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rivers pulls his head out easily.
Tyraanicao tries to get to full guard but Rivers has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers controlling the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rivers trying to pass the guard but Tyraanicao defending well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rivers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyraanicao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyraanicao feinted with a counter takedown.
Tyraanicao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tyraanicao wants it to stay on the feet.
Rivers blocks a head kick by Tyraanicao.
Rivers shoots in and drives through. Tyraanicao sprawls well.
Tyraanicao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao misses with a low kick.
Rivers closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tyraanicao quickly recovers to half guard.
Tyraanicao works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tyraanicao looking to control.
Tyraanicao is really struggling to control Rivers but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rivers trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyraanicao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tom Rivers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tyraanicao working a defensive guard here.
Tyraanicao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rivers controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tyraanicao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rivers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tyraanicao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tyraanicao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivers was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao misses with a hook.
And Rivers tries to counter it with a takedown but Tyraanicao pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tyraanicao is looking to land body kicks.
Rivers scores with a jab to the body.
Tom Rivers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rivers clinches up with Tyraanicao and pushes him back against the cage.
Tyraanicao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivers can do to turn this around?
Tyraanicao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyraanicao has a couple of punches blocked by Rivers.
Tyraanicao stops a takedown attempt from Rivers.
Tyraanicao misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bostar Tyraanicao dominated that second 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.
Rivers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tyraanicao struggling a bit here.
Tyraanicao is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rivers off and has taken his back!
Tyraanicao has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rivers breaks Tyraanicao's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tyraanicao is trying to control the position but Rivers postures up.
Tyraanicao is trying to hold Rivers in close to prevent damage but Rivers has managed to pass into half guard.
Tyraanicao wants to control but Rivers is keeping busy.
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!
Tyraanicao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rivers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyraanicao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rivers.
Rivers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tyraanicao is looking to improve his position.
Tyraanicao is positioning himself well to prevent Rivers advancing to mount.
Rivers is thwarting Tyraanicao's attempts to control the position.
Rivers prevents Tyraanicao from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rivers is keen to just control but Tyraanicao is a slippery customer.
Tyraanicao tries to get to full guard but Rivers has control of the leg.
Tyraanicao is trying to control but can't.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rivers is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tyraanicao!
Tyraanicao wants to hold on but Rivers pushes him away.
Tyraanicao is working to get back to half guard.
Tyraanicao wants to control but Rivers is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers throwing strikes here but Tyraanicao is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tyraanicao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rivers content just to control the position here.
Rivers punching from mount but Tyraanicao doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao is looking to get to half guard.
Tyraanicao wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rivers.
Rivers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tyraanicao is looking to escape.
Rivers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tyraanicao is just holding on here. Rivers manages to take his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Rivers really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice sprawl there from Rivers as Tyraanicao shoots in.
Rivers avoids the body shot from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao throws a push kick but Rivers slaps the foot to one side.
Rivers is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tyraanicao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tyraanicao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tyraanicao shoots for a double leg takedown but Rivers sprawls well. He's pushed Tyraanicao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyraanicao looks to throw the jab but Rivers is out of range.
Rivers looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tyraanicao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rivers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rivers throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tyraanicao tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rivers is in Tyraanicao's guard.
Tyraanicao working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers won't allow Tyraanicao to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rivers fails with the takedown
and Tyraanicao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rivers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tyraanicao misses with a straight right.
Rivers wants to counter with a clinch but Tyraanicao pushes him away.
Tyraanicao swings for the body but Rivers moves out of range.
Rivers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tyraanicao looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivers is just out of range.
Bostar Tyraanicao is winning the standup battle so far.
Rivers shoots in but Tyraanicao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bostar Tyraanicao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Rivers.
Tyraanicao is looking to land body kicks.
Rivers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tyraanicao avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao tries to land a leg kick but Rivers saw it coming and moves away.
Rivers fails with a takedown attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rivers crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tyraanicao - the referee stops the clock and Rivers gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tyraanicao. Rivers manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tyraanicao throws a lazy right hand but Rivers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tyraanicao looks to land a body kick but Rivers moved away.
Tyraanicao lands with a cross.
Rivers slips a jab and a cross from Tyraanicao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyraanicao is fending him off so far but Rivers persists. Nope, Tyraanicao circles away and we're back to standing.
Rivers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tyraanicao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivers checks a low kick from Tyraanicao.
Rivers replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tyraanicao blocks it well.
Tyraanicao lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No luck for Tyraanicao with that takedown attempt.
Rivers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tyraanicao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rivers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tyraanicao swivels and escapes.
Tyraanicao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rivers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rivers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyraanicao throws a nice looking combination but Rivers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyraanicao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rivers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao throws a low kick, looking for Rivers's leg but Rivers calmly moves out of range.
Rivers moves in looking to clinch but Tyraanicao pushes him off.
Tyraanicao with the inside leg kick.
Crunch! Tyraanicao slams his shin into Rivers's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers moves out of range as Tyraanicao strikes.
Tyraanicao misses with a looping right.
Rivers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tyraanicao defends it nicely.
Rivers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tyraanicao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rivers moves away.
Tyraanicao throws a big shot that misses.
Tyraanicao throws a jab when Rivers was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bostar Tyraanicao had his way with Tom Rivers in that round.
That's time! Tyraanicao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Rivers closes the distance and clinches.
Rivers prevents a body shot from Tyraanicao.
Rivers lands a nice uppercut.
Tyraanicao is looking for a takedown.
Tyraanicao misses with a body punch.
Rivers jumps guard but Tyraanicao stands there with Rivers around his waist. Rivers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rivers misses with a body punch.
Rivers is looking to control Tyraanicao's arms but Tyraanicao gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rivers has his back to the cage.
Tyraanicao scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao tries a body shot but Rivers blocks it.
Tyraanicao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rivers walks away with a smile on his face. Tyraanicao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rivers has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Rivers instigates a clinch.
Tyraanicao can't find room to land a body shot as Rivers controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyraanicao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Tyraanicao.
Rivers leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rivers is trying to pull guard but Tyraanicao has him pressed against the cage.
Tyraanicao misses with a body punch.
Tyraanicao tries a body shot but Rivers blocks it.
Rivers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short body shot lands from Tyraanicao as the two fighters clinch.
Tyraanicao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyraanicao misses with some punches.
Rivers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivers tries to clinch but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers shoots in for a double leg but Tyraanicao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bostar Tyraanicao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Rivers.
Tyraanicao throws out a leg kick but Rivers moves out of range and Tyraanicao only half commits.
Rivers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tyraanicao loads up on a big right hand but Rivers slips the punch.
Rivers avoids the head kick by Tyraanicao.
Rivers with the counter takedown but Tyraanicao avoids it easily.
Rivers pushes Tyraanicao up against the cage in a clinch.
Rivers stalling the fight.
Rivers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyraanicao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tyraanicao.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tyraanicao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tyraanicao is looking to chop away at Rivers's legs.
Rivers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivers was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao tries to land a leg kick but Rivers saw it coming and moves away.
Rivers has closed the distance and engaged Tyraanicao in a clinch.
Tyraanicao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tyraanicao has a couple of punches blocked by Rivers.
Rivers tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tyraanicao has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rivers after a bit of a struggle.
Tyraanicao leaning against his opponent.
Rivers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyraanicao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rivers moves away.
Tyraanicao misses with an uppercut. Rivers saw that one coming.
Tyraanicao misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao lands a jab to Rivers's midsection.
Tyraanicao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tyraanicao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rivers pinned against the cage. Rivers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tyraanicao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tyraanicao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyraanicao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rivers checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rivers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tyraanicao sprawls well initially but Rivers persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers wants to take a breather but Tyraanicao is having none of it.
Rivers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tyraanicao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tyraanicao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bostar Tyraanicao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tyraanicao 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bostar Tyraanicao!
Bostar Tyraanicao is the new lightweight champion!
Bostar Tyraanicao made sure to mention his sponsor, Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon) in his post fight interview.
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