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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 24
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Al As looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivera is just out of range.
Al As jabs Rivera right on the nose. Rivera blinks but takes it well.
Al As throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rivera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rivera shoots in looking for a takedown but Al As manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rivera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rivera seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rivera tries to clinch up.
Rivera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Al As lands a nice shot that snaps Rivera's head back.
Al As looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al As moves out of range of the body kick.
Al As throws a hook but Rivera blocks it.
Al As throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rivera is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Al As.#T1#
Rivera just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Al As was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Al As gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rivera to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rivera looking to pass the guard.
Al As wants to sweep but no luck.
Rivera looking to pass the guard.
Rivera controls from within his opponent's guard.
Al As looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivera is one step ahead there. #T2#
Rivera content to stall in guard here.
Al As really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rivera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Al As is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rivera goes for a double leg but Al As avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Al As continues to drive forward.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Al As as he connects with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rivera.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cheyenne Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivera tries to land a body kick
and Al As counters with a nice uppercut.
Al As has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Al As looks to throw the jab but Rivera is out of range.
Al As misses with a head kick.
Al As thows a leg kick but Rivera checks it #TD#
and Rivera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rivera.
Rivera stops Al As from standing up.
Rivera passes into half guard. #SUB#
Rivera is looking for a kimura but Al As is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rivera to get the leverage. #T4##SUB#
Rivera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Al As sees it coming and defends easily.
Rivera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rivera is looking to take a break and control but Al As is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Rivera wants to work for an arm triangle but Al As is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rivera misses with a head shot. Al As uses the momentum to regain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rivera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amr Al As dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Rivera.
Al As throws a leg kick but Rivera moved away.
As Al As looks to move away, Rivera throws a big counter combo but Al As just gets out of the way.
Al As scores with a shot to the body.
Rivera fails with the takedown
and Al As counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rivera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al As.
Rivera wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al As misses with a hook. Rivera ducked under it nicely.
Al As throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rivera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivera looks to land a right hand but Al As moved out of range.#T1#
Al As scores with a jab. Rivera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rivera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Al As thows a leg kick but Rivera checks it #TD#
and Rivera counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Rivera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rivera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Rivera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Al As tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rivera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rivera content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivera trying to control the position but Al As is working away. #T2##SUB#
Rivera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Rivera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Al As is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rivera has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Al As!#T3#
Rivera tries to control but Al As wriggling away.
Rivera wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rivera looking to ground and pound but Al As is blocking nicely.
Rivera looking to control and managing it successfully.
Al As is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rivera is looking to work his way around to Al As's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Rivera throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#SUB#
Rivera moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Al As has worked his arm free - good work by Al As!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera controls the position.#T4#
Rivera tries to score with some ground and pound. Al As controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rivera is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rivera's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Al As is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Rivera goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Al As has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rivera but great work by Al As.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rivera works his way to full guard. Good work.
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 Cheyenne Rivera will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Al As stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Al As wants it to stay on the feet.
Al As listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Al As tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al As throws a leg kick but Rivera sees it coming and moves out of range.
Al As throws a body shot but no joy.
Al As misses with a hook.
It looked like Rivera was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Al As.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al As tries a head kick but it misses.
Al As lands a head kick. Rivera smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Al As throws a looping overhand right but Rivera ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Rivera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al As connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Rivera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Al As's half guard.
Rivera is trying to control the action in half guard but Al As is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rivera controlling the action here.
Rivera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2##SUB#
Rivera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Al As has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cheyenne Rivera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Rivera is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Rivera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Al As has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rivera works his way into side control. #T3##SUB#
Rivera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Al As knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rivera trying to control the position but Al As is working away.
Rivera advances to mount.
Rivera fails to advance to Al As's back.
Rivera controlling from the full mount. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Rivera has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Al As is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cheyenne Rivera!
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 21
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Axe pushes Rivera up against the ropes in a clinch.
Axe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axe.
Axe stops a takedown attempt from Rivera.
Axe lands with a right to the head.
Axe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Axe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rivera backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Cheyenne Rivera has been cut.
Axe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#
Rivera is rocked!
Rivera takes a shot to the head.
Oh Rivera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Axe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Axe scores with a hook to the body.
Rivera seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axe prevents the takedown attempt.
Axe pushes Rivera back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rivera takes a shot to the head.
Rivera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rivera fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cheyenne Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
A short uppercut from Axe.
Axe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rivera is looking to break free of the clinch but Axe has double underhooks.
Axe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rivera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Axe smiles and moves away.
Rivera tries a head kick but it misses.
Axe wants to counter the offense by Rivera and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Axe takes the fight into the clinch.
Axe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rivera is trying to pull guard but Axe has him pressed against the ropes.
Axe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Axe throws a big uppercut that drops Rivera! More strikes from Axe and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rivera lies dazed against the ropes as Axe celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Axe!
Jon Axe is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 18
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Bogdanas shoots in for a takedown but Rivera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bogdanas misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Rivera decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bogdanas's guard.
Rivera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rivera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bogdanas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rivera 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.
Rivera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera advances to half guard. #T1#
Rivera passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rivera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Poor strikes thrown by Rivera there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SUB#
Rivera goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bogdanas turns into him and now he's in Rivera's guard.
Rivera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bogdanas's guard. #REVR#
Rivera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rivera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Bogdanas is trying to escape the position but Rivera is controlling the position. #SUB#
Rivera looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rivera looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bogdanas is avoiding damage well.
Rivera looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The strikes coming from Rivera are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rivera just content to control the position.
Rivera advances to full mount.
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!
Bogdanas is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#SUB#
Rivera working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Rivera goes for an armbar but Bogdanas turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bogdanas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheyenne Rivera dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Bogdanas.
Rivera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bogdanas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rivera.
Bogdanas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bogdanas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Bogdanas. #TD#
Rivera gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rivera creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bogdanas sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Rivera has hold of Bogdanas's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bogdanas seems comfortable defending it but Rivera has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bogdanas is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bogdanas is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Rivera couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cheyenne Rivera!
Cheyenne Rivera is the new welterweight champion!
In defeat, Denisas Bogdanas stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Morgan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rivera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morgan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Morgan working away.
Rivera manages to get back to half guard.
Morgan lands with a punch from half guard.
Rivera tries to get to full guard but Morgan has control of the leg.
Rivera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rivera is trying to keep Morgan in close.
Rivera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Morgan is looking for a sweep. Rivera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rivera is trying to control the action in half guard but Morgan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Rivera is trying for a kimura here. Morgan looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rivera wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cheyenne Rivera!
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