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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Rivaldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johann Joensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rivaldi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Joker's Wild. Joensen has chosen Gasolina as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 cm
33
178 lbs
23 - 7 - 2 |
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180 cm
35
170 lbs
31 - 21 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
23 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dominick Rivaldi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
31 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johann Joensen! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A solid leg kick lands there for Joensen.
Rivaldi throws a head kick that misses. The fighters circle momentarily. Rivaldi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Rivaldi blocks a jab. Rivaldi looks to throw the jab but Joensen is out of range. A punch lands to the side of Rivaldi 's head but he takes it in his stride. Rivaldi connects with a body shot. Joensen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Rivaldi throws the left hand but Joensen avoids the punch easily. Joensen is looking to chop away at Rivaldi's legs. Rivaldi missing with a left hand there. Joensen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rivaldi misses with an uppercut. Joensen looks to throw the jab but Rivaldi is out of range. Rivaldi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Joensen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rivaldi sees it coming and avoids it easily. Joensen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joensen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivaldi.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rivaldi misses the shot to the body. Rivaldi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Joensen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rivaldi blocks a jab. Joensen slips a jab from Rivaldi. Joensen throws a low kick but Rivaldi avoids it. Joensen moves out of range as Rivaldi throws a body kick.
Joensen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joensen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Joensen. Joensen tries to clinch up. Joensen throws a leg kick which misses Rivaldi's front leg but catches the back leg as Rivaldi tries to avoid it. Joensen cracks Rivaldi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Joensen missing with a left hand there. Rivaldi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rivaldi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Rivaldi throws a nice looking combination but Joensen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! Joensen throws a right and a left that Rivaldi avoids nicely. Joensen lands a head shot. Joensen lands with a good body shot. Rivaldi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Joensen avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Joensen connects with a single shot there. A jab from Joensen misses. Rivaldi throws a nice looking combination but Joensen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Joensen swings for the body but Rivaldi moves out of range.
Joensen looks to land a body kick but Rivaldi moved away. Joensen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rivaldi checks a leg kick. Joensen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rivaldi's sensitive parts. Joensen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Joensen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivaldi.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rivaldi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joensen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Rivaldi moves forwards but Joensen connects with a nice, crisp jab. Rivaldi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joensen. Joensen throws a nice inside leg kick. Rivaldi throws a looping overhand right but Joensen ducks down to avoid it. Joensen scores with a shot to the body.
Joensen tests Rivaldi's chin there with a solid looking shot. Rivaldi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joensen. Rivaldi tries a head kick but it misses.
Joensen blocks a low kick nicely. Joensen slips a straight right by Rivaldi. Rivaldi slips a jab and a cross from Joensen.
Joensen closes the distance and pushes Rivaldi back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Joensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivaldi. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Joensen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Rivaldi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Joensen struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivaldi controls his hands.
Joensen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rivaldi's efforts to push away. Joensen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Joensen pushes Rivaldi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Rivaldi is looking to break free of the clinch but Joensen has double underhooks. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Rivaldi breaks the clinch.
Joensen clinches up with Rivaldi and pushes him back against the cage. Joensen tries a body shot but Rivaldi blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johann Joensen dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rivaldi connects with a crisp jab. Rivaldi avoids the head kick by Joensen.
Joensen misses with a body shot.
Rivaldi throws a series of punches but Joensen avoids them all with ease. Joensen lands a jab to Rivaldi's midsection. Joensen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Joensen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Joensen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rivaldi scores with a shot 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! Joensen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Joensen there as he acknowledges the shot. Joensen moves forwards but Rivaldi connects with a nice, crisp jab. Rivaldi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joensen. Joensen avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Joensen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Rivaldi is looking to chop away at Joensen's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Joensen lands a two punch combo.
Rivaldi is rocked! Joensen with a body punch. A glancing blow. Oh Rivaldi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Rivaldi connects with a nice looking jab.
Joensen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivaldi.
Nice shot lands for Joensen. Rivaldi looks up at the clock. Bad move! Joensen lands a right hand from hell, dropping Rivaldi. Joensen pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johann Joensen! A relieved looking Johann Joensen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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