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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Testerman (ranked 5767 p4p, 5004 weight class) and Jack Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Rivera will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Testerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Testerman as he avoids it easily.
Testerman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rivera circles away.
Testerman looks to land a body kick but Rivera moved away.
Testerman sets himself, and Rivera steps forward looking for the clinch! Testerman avoids it this time.
Rivera wants to clinch.
Rivera gets tackled into the cage by Testerman. Testerman maintains the clinch.
Testerman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Testerman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera 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.
Testerman looking for a guillotine here but Rivera defends easily.
Testerman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rivera controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera wants to stand but Testerman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rivera postures up and lands a big shot to Testerman's brow.
Rivera is working Testerman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Testerman controlling Rivera's posture.
Testerman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rivera on the ground.
Rivera drops back looking for a leg! Testerman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Testerman manages to kick Rivera off! Rivera jumps back into Testerman's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Testerman wants to control the position but Rivera says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Testerman keeps working.
Testerman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Testerman wants to get back to his feet.
Testerman is looking for a sweep. Rivera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera is thwarting Testerman's attempts to control the position.
Rivera controlling the action here.
It looks like Rivera might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Testerman shoots in for a takedown but Rivera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Testerman throws a leg kick
and Rivera counters with a shoot takedown. Testerman fights it but they end up in guard.
Testerman manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rivera wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Testerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rivera.
Rivera stuns Testerman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rivera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rivera looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Testerman swivels and escapes.
Testerman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rivera sprawls well. Rivera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Testerman gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Testerman has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Rivera will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rivera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Testerman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rivera defends well and Testerman ends up having to push Rivera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rivera tries to counter with a clinch but Testerman shakes him off and moves away.
Testerman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Testerman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rivera avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Testerman manages to break the clinch.
Testerman shoots for a double leg takedown but Rivera sprawls well. He's pushed Testerman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Testerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Testerman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown but Testerman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rivera moves out of range of the body kick.
Rivera darts in looking for a takedown but Testerman gets double underhooks and turns Rivera into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Testerman has closed the distance and engaged Rivera in a clinch.
Testerman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rivera after a bit of a struggle.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Rivera is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Testerman fails to pull guard.
Rivera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Testerman has him pressed against the cage.
Testerman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Testerman misses with a takedown attempt
and Rivera counters with a left to the body.
Rivera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Testerman's waist but Testerman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rivera off to one side.
Testerman rushes Rivera and presses him up against the cage.
Testerman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Testerman tries a body shot but Rivera blocks it.
Testerman manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Testerman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Testerman throws a sloppy head kick and Rivera moves out of range easily.
Rivera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rivera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Testerman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Testerman is looking to chop away at Rivera's legs.
Testerman throws a series of punches but Rivera avoids them all with ease.
Rivera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown but Testerman shows good takedown defense.
Rivera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Testerman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Testerman wants to control but Rivera is keeping him busy.
Testerman postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rivera to stand up.
Testerman dives in for a single leg takedown but Rivera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Testerman has Rivera pressed against the cage.
Testerman gets control of Rivera's arms and successfully pulls guard. Testerman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rivera preventing the sweep.
Testerman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rivera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rivera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Testerman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Testerman working a defensive guard but Rivera manages to pass into side control anyway.
Testerman wants to control but Rivera postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivera decides to stand back up. Rivera steps back and let's Testerman get back to his feet.
Rivera stuffs the takedown.
And Rivera tries to counter it with a takedown but Testerman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Testerman dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rivera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Testerman.
Johnny Testerman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Testerman moves into the clinch.
Rivera jumps guard but Testerman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Testerman misses with a knee strike.
Rivera is pressed up against the cage. Testerman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rivera down to the mat. Rivera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick misses from Rivera.
Rivera shoots in for a double leg but Testerman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rivera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnny Testerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Rivera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera misses with a head kick.
Testerman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Testerman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rivera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Testerman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Testerman shoots in for a double leg but Rivera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rivera tries to keep at a distance but Testerman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Testerman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rivera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Testerman breaks from the clinch.
Testerman goes for a double leg but Rivera avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rivera continues to drive forward.
Rivera stops a takedown attempt from Testerman.
Testerman fails to pull guard.
Testerman manages to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Testerman, up you get!
Testerman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rivera counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rivera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Testerman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Testerman moves into the clinch.
Rivera prevents the takedown attempt.
Testerman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Testerman fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Testerman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rivera defends well and Testerman ends up having to push Rivera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Testerman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera tries to bum rush Testerman with a series of wild strikes but Testerman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Testerman misses with a body kick.
Rivera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Testerman's guard.
Testerman kicks Rivera off and gets to his feet.
Testerman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Testerman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Testerman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rivera pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rivera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Testerman.
Despite the aggression on Rivera's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera clobbers Testerman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Testerman shoots for a takedown but Rivera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Testerman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Testerman stalls.
Testerman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Testerman with that takedown attempt.
A shot to the body from Testerman misses
and Rivera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Testerman instigates a clinch.
Testerman is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Testerman.
I think Testerman 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Testerman!
A victorious Johnny Testerman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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