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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Lehder Rivas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stuart Dew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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130 lbs
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168 cm
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135 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Lehder Rivas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stuart Dew!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lehder Rivas moves into range and clinches up with Dew.
Dew blocks an uppercut.
Lehder Rivas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dew has Lehder Rivas pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dew pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lehder Rivas tumbling to the mat - Dew dives into Lehder Rivas's guard.
Dew keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lehder Rivas's head.
Lehder Rivas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dew is controlling him.
Dew has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dew controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehder Rivas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dew is controlling him.
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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dew drops back looking for a leg! Lehder Rivas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lehder Rivas manages to kick Dew off! Dew jumps back into Lehder Rivas's guard.
Lehder Rivas wants to stand up but Dew is controlling him.
Dew content to stall in guard here.
Dew won't allow Lehder Rivas to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lehder Rivas forces Dew back against the cage and clinches.
Lehder Rivas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dew lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lehder Rivas misses with the head strike.
Lehder Rivas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dew blocks it with crossed arms.
Lehder Rivas connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehder Rivas misses with the head strike.
Lehder Rivas is struggling to control the position.
Lehder Rivas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dew is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lehder Rivas can't fight it off and eventually Dew manages to take the fight to the floor. Lehder Rivas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dew trying to control the position from guard on top but Lehder Rivas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lehder Rivas wants to stand up but Dew is controlling him.
Dew not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dew wants to control from the top but Lehder Rivas keeps moving.
Dew is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dew looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dew loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dew thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dew drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dew jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dew is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dew is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dew won't allow Lehder Rivas to get back to his feet.
Dew controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dew prevents Lehder Rivas from getting back to his feet.
Dew controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dew prevents Lehder Rivas from getting back to his feet.
Lehder Rivas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dew on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lehder Rivas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lehder Rivas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dew, pushing him back against the cage.
Lehder Rivas tries to land a knee to the head but Dew blocks with his arms.
Lehder Rivas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lehder Rivas working Dew over with knees to the body.
Dew blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Lehder Rivas fails to land.
Lehder Rivas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dew is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lehder Rivas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dew blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dew is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lehder Rivas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lehder Rivas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dew's face.
Dew drags the fight down to the ground.
Lehder Rivas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dew's guard.
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 Carlos Lehder Rivas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lehder Rivas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lehder Rivas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lehder Rivas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dew backwards.
Dew tries to score a body lock takedown but Lehder Rivas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dew drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lehder Rivas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lehder Rivas has managed to clinch.
Lehder Rivas misses with a punch on the inside.
Lehder Rivas lands a shoulder strike.
Lehder Rivas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dew is looking to take this one to the mat.
Carlos Lehder Rivas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stuart Dew.
Lehder Rivas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dew takes a shot to the head.
Lehder Rivas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dew fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lehder Rivas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehder Rivas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lehder Rivas missing with knees to the body.
Lehder Rivas trying to stall but Dew improves his position.
Dew blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Lehder Rivas fails to land.
Dew blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dew.
Lehder Rivas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dew can do to turn this around?
Lehder Rivas misses with some punches.
Lehder Rivas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dew tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lehder Rivas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dew looking for a takedown.
Lehder Rivas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dew is looking for a takedown.
Dew manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lehder Rivas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehder Rivas misses with a knee to the head.
Carlos Lehder Rivas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dew blocks an uppercut.
Dew blocks an uppercut.
Dew is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lehder Rivas is defending well.
Lehder Rivas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lehder Rivas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dew's face.
Lehder Rivas lands a right hand.
Lehder Rivas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lehder Rivas has a couple of punches blocked by Dew.
Lehder Rivas looking to throw knees to the head but Dew is blocking nicely.
Lehder Rivas scores a nice knee to the body.
Lehder Rivas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dew blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lehder Rivas misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lehder Rivas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dew backwards.
Lehder Rivas misses with some punches.
Lehder Rivas throws a punch but it's blocked by Dew.
Lehder Rivas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lehder Rivas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dew in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Lehder Rivas.
Lehder Rivas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Still in the clinch, Lehder Rivas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dew is looking for a takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lehder Rivas obliges.
Lehder Rivas scores with a knee to the head.
Lehder Rivas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lehder Rivas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dew is trying to drag Lehder Rivas to the mat but Lehder Rivas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lehder Rivas crunches a lovely knee into Dew's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Lehder Rivas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Lehder Rivas fails to land.
Lehder Rivas misses with a punch on the inside.
Dew is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lehder Rivas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lehder Rivas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dew has Lehder Rivas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lehder Rivas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dew is breathing heavily.
Dew wants to take the fight to the mat but Lehder Rivas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lehder Rivas crunches a lovely knee into Dew's ribcage.
Lehder Rivas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dew.
Lehder Rivas has a couple of punches blocked by Dew.
Lehder Rivas stops a takedown attempt from Dew.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Lehder Rivas dominated that second round.
That's time! Lehder Rivas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lehder Rivas darts in and clinches Dew up against the cage.
Lehder Rivas lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Lehder Rivas.
Dew blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dew blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lehder Rivas with a knee to the head.
Lehder Rivas working Dew over with knees to the body.
Dew is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lehder Rivas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lehder Rivas misses with a knee to the head.
Lehder Rivas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dew is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lehder Rivas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Carlos Lehder Rivas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stuart Dew.
Lehder Rivas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lehder Rivas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dew is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dew tries for a takedown but Lehder Rivas manages to get underhooks.
Lehder Rivas lands a knee to the head.
Lehder Rivas lands a nice knee to the body.
Lehder Rivas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lehder Rivas misses with some punches.
Lehder Rivas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lehder Rivas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lehder Rivas landing knees to the head.
Lehder Rivas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lehder Rivas landing knees to the body.
Dew wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dew blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lehder Rivas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lehder Rivas throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Lehder Rivas fails to land.
Lehder Rivas stops a takedown attempt from Dew.
A head punch on the inside from Lehder Rivas fails to land.
Lehder Rivas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lehder Rivas fails to land.
Lehder Rivas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lehder Rivas tries to land a knee to the head but Dew blocks with his arms.
Dew is trying to trip Lehder Rivas. He has hold of a leg but Lehder Rivas is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dew persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dew is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dew wants to control from the top but Lehder Rivas keeps moving.
Lehder Rivas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lehder Rivas tries to get out of the position.
Dew sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lehder Rivas wants to stand and escape but Dew is having none of it.
Stuart Dew has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dew not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dew drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dew jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dew drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Dew seems to have locked his on tight now - Lehder Rivas screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Dew, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Stuart Dew!
Stuart Dew took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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