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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Strom looking to score a takedown here. Rivera is defending well but Strom drives through and ends up in Rivera's guard.
Rivera being controlled here, momentarily.
Strom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rivera on the ground.
Rivera throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera is looking to stand up but Strom isn't so interested in that idea.
Rivera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strom tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivera is retaining full guard.
Strom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Strom sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Strom blocks a jab.
Rivera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Strom throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rivera tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Strom is in Rivera's guard.
Rivera wriggles free and stands up.
Rivera tries to clinch up#TD#
so Strom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rivera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Strom's guard. #REVB#
Strom on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Strom tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivera trying to control the position from guard on top but Strom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rivera. #T2#
Strom throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Strom is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Strom looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Strom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rivera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strom is breathing heavily.
Strom wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rivera manages to pass to side control.
Strom wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Strom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rivera.
Rivera throwing shots but Strom is blocking nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Strom slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Strom wants to sweep here but Rivera controlling him for the moment.
Strom wants to improve his position but instead Rivera has moved into half guard.
Strom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rivera. #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.
Strom is holding on to half guard well.
Rivera stalling away here and it's allowed Strom to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #ES#
Strom wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Strom closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rivera to the mat! Rivera manages to get full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Strom's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rivera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Strom controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bengt Strom dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rivera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Strom is out of range and Rivera settles back down. #TD#
Strom changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rivera looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rivera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Strom scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strom with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Strom seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rivera trying to control here.
Rivera is breathing heavily.#T1#
Strom is controlling the pace.
Strom seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rivera for as long as he can get away with.
Rivera works his way to full guard. Good work.
Strom cracks Rivera with a solid left hand.
Strom preventing the sweep. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Strom sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rivera keeping full guard, as Strom tries to pass.
Rivera is trying to keep Strom in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rafael Rivera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Strom counters with a takedown into side control.
Rivera tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Rivera is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Strom punishing his opponent with strikes.
Strom controlling from mount.
Strom has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee warns Rivera that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Strom controlling from mount. #T4#
Strom working the ground and pound effectively.
Strom sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strom working Rivera over with strikes here. #ROC#Rivera is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bengt Strom dominated that second round.
That's time! Strom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Strom dives in and scores a takedown into Rivera's guard.
Strom postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bengt Strom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strom is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rivera looking to control.
Strom is in close to Rivera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Strom controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Strom.
Strom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivera can do to turn this around?
Strom'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.
Strom continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Strom gets the takedown into side control.
Rivera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Strom's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Rivera wants to stand back up but Strom manages to pass into side control.
Rivera is looking for a sweep.
Strom in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here.#T3#
Rivera tries to control but Strom manages to take his back.#SUB#
Strom looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Rivera taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bengt Strom! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Rivera misses with a wild combination.
Rivera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nating scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A head kick from Nating lands but Rivera takes it in his stride. #CL#
Rivera closes the distance and clinches.
Nating controlling the action here for a moment.
Rivera prevents Nating from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nating after a bit of a struggle.
Nating gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rivera.
Nating is trying to pull guard but Rivera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1##TD2#
Nating is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rivera can't fight it off and eventually Nating manages to take the fight to the floor. Rivera looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rivera manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rivera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nating avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nating fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nating tries to clinch there but Rivera circles away.
Nating throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rivera's waist but Rivera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nating off to one side.
Nating scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nating wants to clinch up but Rivera keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Rivera keeps the fight on the outside.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nating as he jumps to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nating tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Rivera was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Rivera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Rivera.
Rivera controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2#
Nating successfully pulls guard.
#SU#
Rivera gets to his feet. Nating looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rivera has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Rivera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Rivera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nating steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rivera.#CL#
Rivera clinches.
Nating tries to pull guard but Rivera holds him up against the cage and eventually Nating drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Nating ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nating no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rivera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rivera preventing the sweep. #T4##SU#
Nating is working an open guard so Rivera takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nating fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Rivera has closed the distance and engaged Nating in a clinch.
Nating tries to break free but Rivera pushes him back against the cage.
Rivera is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Nating jumps guard and drags Rivera to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rivera advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rafael Rivera will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Nating shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rivera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rivera scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Nating rushes Rivera and presses him up against the cage.
Nating looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nating drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nating stops a takedown attempt from Rivera.
Nating is breathing heavily.
Rivera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nating after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Rivera wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Nating manages to pull guard.
Rivera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rivera slips nicely into half guard.
Rivera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rivera works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Rivera dominating with strikes here.
Nating tries to control Rivera's body but Rivera pushes him off. Nating squirms to his side and now Rivera has his back!
Nating is trying to remain composed but Rivera is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#SUB#
Rivera is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Nating is trying to break free.
#T3#
Good control from Rivera.#SUB#
Rivera is working for a rear naked choke. Nating is not defending it well and Rivera has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Nating refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Nating's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafael Rivera! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Rivera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Nating closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Rivera manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Nating fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rivera to the ground. Nating is now in Rivera's guard.
Rivera has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nating off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Rivera gets a clinch. #BC2#
Rivera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nating really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rivera darts in looking for a takedown but Nating gets double underhooks and turns Rivera into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Nating gets the takedown into side control.
Rivera bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Nating dives in and scores a takedown into Rivera's guard.
Rivera pushes Nating off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1##TD#
Nating bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rivera throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
Nating drives through with a takedown into Rivera's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rivera is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nating presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Nating is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Nating drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU2#
Rivera decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nating shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rivera as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Rivera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nating pinned against the cage. Nating gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Rivera moves into the clinch successfully.
Nating jumps guard but Rivera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Domi Nating. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivera looking to throw knees to the head but Nating is blocking nicely.
Rivera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nating blocks an uppercut.
#T3##TD2#
Rivera manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Rivera looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Nating is defending well. Rivera quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Nating has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rivera celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Rivera! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Strom gets a takedown into half guard.
Rivera tries to get to full guard but Strom has control of the leg.
Strom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Strom is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Strom trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Strom is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strom with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Strom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rivera is just riding it out for now. Strom eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera trying to control but Strom postures up.
Rivera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strom sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rivera defending well though. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rivera pushes Strom off looking to stand but Strom dives back in and keeps control.
Rivera tries to get to full guard but Strom has control of the leg.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Strom seems to be looking for submissions.
Nice strikes from Strom there.
Rivera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Strom seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rivera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rivera.#T3#
Strom working some strikes from top position.
Rivera tries to strike from the bottom.
Strom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Strom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Strom scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rivera is trying to improve his position.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Rivera is letting Strom control him for a moment. #T4#
Rivera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rivera is being controlled here.
Let's hope that Strom has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strom works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bengt Strom dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Strom shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rivera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Strom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Rivera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strom with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Strom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rivera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strom has managed to get both his arms back between Rivera's legs - danger averted.
Strom won't allow Rivera to sweep him here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Strom stays in close to Rivera's body and controls the position.
Strom is working Rivera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rivera wants to get back to his feet but Strom is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Strom content to stall in guard here.
Strom 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.
Rivera trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rivera being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rivera misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Strom shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rivera's guard.
Strom wants to pass the guard but Rivera is keeping the position.
Strom slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rivera being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Strom has hold of Rivera's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Rivera tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Strom cranks the arm and Rivera screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Rivera, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bengt Strom! |
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