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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Rivaldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivaldi comes to the cage accompanied by Joker's Wild. Summers has chosen Conflict-Disturbed as his entrance music. Nathan Summers has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dominick Rivaldi's chin.
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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ADCC Champion
World class boxer
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominick Rivaldi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Summers! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rivaldi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Good shot there by Summers. Rivaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Summers thows a body shot but no joy. Rivaldi avoids the body shot from Summers.
Rivaldi lands with a nice body punch. Rivaldi misses with a double jab.
Summers on the wrong end of a nice jab. Nice straight punches there by Summers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Summers. Summers dives in and scores a takedown into Rivaldi's guard. Summers showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Summers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Summers trying to control but Rivaldi is working from the bottom. Summers throwing strikes but missing. Summers postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Summers lands the left hand. Summers checks a leg kick. A punch lands to the side of Summers 's head but he takes it in his stride. Summers dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Summers lands with a shot to the body. Rivaldi scores with a punch to the head. Summers throws a good cross that connects.
Rivaldi lands a front kick. Rivaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rivaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Summers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rivaldi. Nice uppercut there from Rivaldi. Rivaldi looks for the body kick but Summers saw that one coming. Rivaldi scores with a leg kick.
Dominick Rivaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rivaldi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Rivaldi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Rivaldi connects with a single shot there. Rivaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Summers manages to avoid it. Summers lands the left hand. Summers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rivaldi doesn't seem bothered though. Nathan Summers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rivaldi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Rivaldi throws a nice looking combination but Summers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Rivaldi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Summers shoots in for a takedown but Rivaldi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rivaldi lands the left hand. Rivaldi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Rivaldi swats away the attempt to clinch by Summers. Rivaldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Summers. Summers wants to clinch up but Rivaldi keeps it at a distance. Rivaldi misses with a straight left. The fighters circle momentarily. Rivaldi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Summers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Summers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Rivaldi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Summers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivaldi.
Nice uppercut lands for Summers. That snapped Rivaldi's head back.
Rivaldi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Summers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Summers cracks a nice hook into Rivaldi's ribs. Summers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rivaldi rather than just go for the knockout. Summers tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Rivaldi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Summers throws out the jab. Summers defending well as Rivaldi loads up on a big left hand. Rivaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Summers manages to avoid it. Rivaldi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Summers looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivaldi is just out of range. The fighters circling - Rivaldi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A looping hook to the body misses from Rivaldi. Summers does a little dance to reset his feet. Rivaldi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Summers misses with an uppercut. Rivaldi saw that one coming. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Summers tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Summers connects with a looping right hand.
Rivaldi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Summers cracks Rivaldi with a right hand to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dominick Rivaldi will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rivaldi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Summers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Summers takes one to the side of the head.
Summers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rivaldi to the mat! Rivaldi manages to get full guard. Summers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivaldi swivels though and keeps the full guard. Summers controls from within his opponent's guard. Summersis looking to pass into half guard but Rivaldi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rivaldi is in guard. Rivaldi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Summers's guard. Summers wants to sweep but no luck. Rivaldi wants to get up but he can't break Summers's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Summers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rivaldi defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rivaldi won't allow Summers to sweep him here. Summers has a closed guard, preventing Rivaldi from standing up. Rivaldi stands and steps away. Summers gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Rivaldi loads up on a big right hand but Summers slips the punch. Summers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rivaldi throws a leg kick but Summers checks it. Rivaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Summers.
Summers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rivaldi tries to avoid it but Summers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rivaldi to the ground. Rivaldi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Rivaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rivaldi jabs Summers to the body, keeping him at a distance. Rivaldi misses with a low kick as Summers jumps back. Rivaldi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rivaldi throws a leg kick but Summers checks it. Danga de danga de dang - Summers scores with a four punch combination! 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! Rivaldi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Rivaldi moves out of range of the strikes. Rivaldi lands a really nice looking cross but Summers seems unphased.
Summers fails in his attempt to clinch. Rivaldi stuffs the takedown. Summers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rivaldi. Rivaldi obviously looking to wear him down.
Rivaldi cracks Summers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Summers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Dominick Rivaldi is winning the standup battle so far. Rivaldi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Rivaldi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Rivaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Summers moves away. Rivaldi lands a glancing blow to the side of Summers's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Summers cracks Rivaldi with an open hand slap. Summers tests Rivaldi's chin there with a solid looking shot. Summers moves into range and connects with a jab. Summers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rivaldi. A big right from Summers misses. Summers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Summers lands in his opponent's guard. Rivaldi looking to control.
Summers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivaldi is keeping the position for now. Rivaldi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Rivaldi pushes Summers off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Summers throws a hook but Rivaldi avoids it easily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Summers checks the leg kick. Rivaldi misses with a looping left. Summers throws a body punch but Rivaldi moves out of range. Rivaldi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Summers is out of range and Rivaldi settles back down. Rivaldi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Summers sees it coming and avoids it easily. Summers throws a hook to the side of Rivaldi's head but Rivaldi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Rivaldi looks to land a combination but Summers avoids it well. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! The fighters circling - Summers throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Rivaldi connects with a solid leg kick. Summers closes the distance and clinches up with Rivaldi, looking for a takedown. Summers pushes Rivaldi against the cage but Rivaldi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Dominick Rivaldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Summers. Rivaldi misses with an uppercut. Summers saw that one coming. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dominick Rivaldi will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A left lands for Summers. Rivaldi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Summers. A slow jab from Rivaldi misses its intended target. Rivaldi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rivaldi wants it to stay on the feet. Rivaldi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Summers finds it's way round the side to connect with Rivaldi's head. Summers takes a swing at Rivaldi's ribcage but misses. Rivaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Summers.
A jab lands there for Summers. Summers lands a nice shot that snaps Rivaldi's head back.
Rivaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Summers manages to avoid it. Rivaldi throws a shot from downtown. Summers moves away and avoids it. Summers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Summers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Rivaldi throws a series of punches but Summers avoids them all with ease. Summers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rivaldi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rivaldi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Summers misses with a hook. Rivaldi ducked under it nicely. Rivaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rivaldi misses with a body shot.
Rivaldi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Summers is rocked! Rivaldi drops Summers with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Summers! Rivaldi dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominick Rivaldi! An out of breath and clearly excited Dominick Rivaldi thanked >>> Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 (159++ Recovery $25) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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