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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Franco Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Franco Rivera has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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159 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franco Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.
Rivera misses with a wild body shot.
Rivera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hernandez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hernandez swings for the body but Rivera moves out of range.
Hernandez swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivera.
Hernandez misses with a body kick.
Hernandez throws a solid leg kick but Rivera takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hernandez.
Hernandez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Franco Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Hernandez.
Rivera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to keep at a distance but Rivera has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hernandez is working for takedown but Rivera is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hernandez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hernandez wants to free his trapped foot but Rivera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera is looking for a sweep. Hernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hernandez wants to pass the guard but Rivera is defending well.
Rivera knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hernandez on the ground.
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but Rivera is working away.
Rivera wants to control but Hernandez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but Rivera is working away.
Hernandez is taking a breather. Rivera 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.
Rivera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rivera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hernandez darts in looking for a takedown but Rivera gets double underhooks and turns Hernandez into the cage.
Rivera prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hernandez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rivera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hernandez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rivera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hernandez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rivera pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rivera tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hernandez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rivera's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rivera is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hernandez, into his guard.
Rivera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera wants to stand and escape but instead Hernandez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hernandez passes Rivera's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hernandez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hernandez controlling the action here.
Rivera is refusing to be controlled, as Hernandez sits in half guard.
Hernandez throws a strike but Rivera avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez works over Rivera with some ground and pound from guard.
Rivera wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment.
Rivera trying to keep a closed guard but Hernandez is proving a slippery customer.
Hernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivera is retaining full guard.
Hernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hernandez is looking to pass into half guard but Rivera pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rivera is in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez 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. Oh but Hernandez is tightening it up a little... Rivera has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rivera reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rivera taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hernandez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Miguel Hernandez!
Miguel Hernandez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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