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Event:
GFC:6 Lune vs KIm
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Wrou connects with a looping right hand.
Rivera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wrou connects with a nice looking jab.
Rivera looks winded!
Nice body punch from Wrou.
Wrou bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rivera's head.#CL#
Wrou drives through and clinches with Rivera against the cage.
#BC#
Wrou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wrou jabs Rivera to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Wrou moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Wrou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Wrou finds it's target.#ROC#Rivera is rocked!
Wrou clobbers Rivera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rivera is still on wobbly legs! Can Wrou finish him?
Rivera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wrou scores with a jab to the body.
Wrou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wrou stuns Rivera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Wrou drops Rivera with a big left hand! Rivera is injured, injured bad! Wrou jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sledge Wrou! |
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Event:
GFC 2: Bates vs Udar
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Rivera falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Prepolec to counter with a crisp jab.
Rivera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Prepolec throwing a counter right hand but Rivera manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Prepolec.
Rivera throws a combination that misses
and Prepolec cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rivera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Prepolec counters with a nice uppercut.
Prepolec dips to his left and cracks Rivera with an uppercut!#ROC#Rivera is rocked!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rivera misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Prepolec dodges the punch combination from Rivera.
Rivera defending well as Prepolec loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Prepolec.
Some wild striking there from Rivera.
Rivera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rivera misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Prepolec wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Rivera throws a series of punches but Prepolec avoids them all with ease.
Rivera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Prepolec counters with a straight right hand.
Rivera misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Prepolec wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rivera looks winded!#CL#
Prepolec gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Rivera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prepolec creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Prepolec looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rivera is trying to break the clinch but Prepolec is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by Prepolec.
Prepolec content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Prepolec lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Prepolec.
The referee calls for Prepolec to work.
A short right from Prepolec on the inside.
A short uppercut from Prepolec.
A short right from Prepolec.
Rivera working hard to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Prepolec.
Rivera is still on wobbly legs! Can Prepolec finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prepolec makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rivera is trying to push Prepolec away but Prepolec has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rivera seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Prepolec breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Prepolec throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Rivera crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kyle Prepolec!
During a confident post fight interview, Kyle Prepolec thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Bleis misses with a head kick.
Bleis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rivera if he has to take too many more of those.
Rivera is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Bleis clinches up against the cage.
Rivera working hard to break the clinch.
Bleis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bleis crunches a lovely knee into Rivera's ribcage.
Bleis stalling in the clinch.
Bleis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rivera's face.
Bleis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bleis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bleis.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bleis.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eisen Bleis.#CL2#
Bleis moves into the clinch.
Rivera takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Jack Rivera has been cut.
Bleis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rivera's face.
#T1#
Bleis lands an elbow that stopped Rivera in his tracks for a moment.
Rivera takes a knee to the side of the body. #KD2#
Bleis drops Rivera with a big knee straight up the middle! Rivera is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Rivera is rocked!
Bleis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oh Rivera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice inside leg kick there by Bleis. That's going to slow Rivera down.
The fighters circle, before Bleis throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Rivera's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Bleis lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Eisen Bleis! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Powers dodges the punch combination from Rivera.
Rivera looks winded!
Powers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Powers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Powers has knocked Rivera down with a huge combo! Powers steps away and waves a wobbly Rivera back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Rivera is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jack Rivera has been cut.
Rivera doesn't manage to clinch there - Powers circles away.
Rivera is still on wobbly legs! Can Powers finish him?
Powers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Powers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rivera seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powers stalls.
Powers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Powers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Powers finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Powers misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Powers drives through and clinches with Rivera against the cage.
Powers lands an elbow just above Rivera 's eye. #TD#
Powers gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Powers connects with a nice short shot to Rivera's temple.
Powers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Powers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rivera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Powers working the head and body with strikes.
It looks like Powers is going to stand back up.
Powers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Powers tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rivera. #SU#
Powers stands up from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powers misses with a wild combination.
Rivera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Powers throws out the jab.
Powers connects with the punch.
Powers misses with a wild combination.
Rivera shoots in and drives through. Powers sprawls well.
Powers lands a leg kick that knocks Rivera off balance momentarily.
Powers looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Good shot there by Powers.#T3#
Powers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rivera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Powers scores with a head kick. Rivera tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rivera ducks under a wild hook from Powers.
Rivera misses with a wild body shot.
Powers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Powers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rivera.
Powers throws a series of punches but Rivera avoids them all with ease.
Powers misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Powers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Powers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivera dodges the punch combination from Powers.
Rivera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Powers defends it well.#TD2#
Rivera drives through with a takedown into Powers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powers working a defensive guard here.
Powers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rivera manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Rivera has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Powers should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rivera has tightened it up now! Powers should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Rivera! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Rivera shoots and misses
and Rojas counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Rivera gets caught flat footed, as Rojas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rivera is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rojas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rivera is proving hard to escape from.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rojas 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rivera looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU#
Rojas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sloppy strikes from Rojas . Those never looked like landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rivera. #T1#
Rivera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Victor Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Rivera.#TD#
Rivera gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rojas to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Rivera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rojas lands a couple of digs.#SU#
Rojas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rivera, up you get!
Rivera looks winded!
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch but Rojas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Rojas drives through with a takedown into Rivera's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T2#
Rojas lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SU#
Rivera is working an open guard so Rojas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Rojas drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Rojas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rivera, up you get!
Rojas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rivera eats them both and turns towards Rojas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD#
Rojas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rivera is trying to defend but Rojas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rojas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rojas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rojas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rivera on the ground.#T3#
Rivera is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rojas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rivera taking some punishment here, with Rojas in his half guard.
Rojas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rojas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rojas working over Rivera with some ground and pound. Rivera looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rivera on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rivera is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rojas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rojas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rivera wants to control but Rojas is keeping busy.
Rojas lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Rojas lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Rojas .
Rojas working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rojas drops an elbow to the side of Rivera's head. #ROC#Rivera is rocked!#SU#
Rojas escapes and gets back to his feet.
Rojas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rojas throws a good cross that connects.
#TD#
Rojas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rojas connects with a nice short shot to Rivera's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Rojas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Rojas 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.
Rivera wants to stand up but Rojas is controlling him.
Rojas is working Rivera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rivera trying to control the position.
Rojas lands a couple of elbows.
Rojas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivera can do to turn this around?
Rojas scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas is in close to Rivera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rojas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Rojas working some strikes from top position.
Rojas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SU#
Rivera is working an open guard so Rojas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Rojas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rivera did well to prevent Rojas getting side control.
Rivera wants to stand back up but Rojas manages to pass into side control.
Rojas works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rivera is still in real trouble! Can Rojas finish him?
Rojas scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rivera seems to have recovered his senses.#SU#
Rojas decides to stand back up. Rojas steps back and let's Rivera get back to his feet.
Rojas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rivera.
A shot to the liver by Rojas . Beautiful body shot.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas cracks Rivera with a good jab.#TD#
Rojas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rivera quickly recovers to half guard.
Rojas working Rivera over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rojas lands a nice short elbow.
Rojas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Victor Rojas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rojas drops an elbow to the side of Rivera's head.
Rivera trying to control but Rojas postures up.
Rojas lands strikes from half guard.
Rojas working Rivera over with strikes. #T3#
Rivera taking some punishment here, with Rojas in his half guard. #SU#
Rojas stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD#
Rojas 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. Rojas is in Rivera's guard.
Rojas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rivera's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rojas landing some decent shots from guard. #SU#
Rojas stands up from Rivera's guard - Rojas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rojas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Rojas 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rojas duly obliges.
Rojas rushes Rivera with punches - Rivera moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Rivera goes down! Rojas follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Rojas ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Testerman as he avoids it easily.
Testerman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rivera circles away.
Testerman looks to land a body kick but Rivera moved away.
Testerman sets himself, and Rivera steps forward looking for the clinch! Testerman avoids it this time.
Rivera wants to clinch.#CL#
Rivera gets tackled into the cage by Testerman. Testerman maintains the clinch. #TD#
Testerman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Testerman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Testerman looking for a guillotine here but Rivera defends easily.
Testerman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rivera controls the pace.#T1#
Rivera wants to stand but Testerman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rivera postures up and lands a big shot to Testerman's brow.
Rivera is working Testerman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Testerman controlling Rivera's posture.
Testerman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rivera on the ground.#SUB2#
Rivera drops back looking for a leg! Testerman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Testerman manages to kick Rivera off! Rivera jumps back into Testerman's guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Testerman wants to control the position but Rivera says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Testerman keeps working.
Testerman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Testerman wants to get back to his feet.
Testerman is looking for a sweep. Rivera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Rivera is thwarting Testerman's attempts to control the position.
Rivera controlling the action here.
It looks like Rivera might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Testerman shoots in for a takedown but Rivera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Testerman throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Rivera counters with a shoot takedown. Testerman fights it but they end up in guard.
Testerman manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T4#
Rivera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rivera wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Testerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rivera.
Rivera stuns Testerman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rivera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rivera looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Testerman swivels and escapes.
Testerman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rivera sprawls well. Rivera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Testerman gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Testerman has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Rivera will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rivera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Testerman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rivera defends well and Testerman ends up having to push Rivera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rivera tries to counter with a clinch but Testerman shakes him off and moves away.
Testerman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Testerman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rivera avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Testerman manages to break the clinch.
Testerman shoots for a double leg takedown but Rivera sprawls well. He's pushed Testerman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Testerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Testerman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown but Testerman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rivera moves out of range of the body kick.
Rivera darts in looking for a takedown but Testerman gets double underhooks and turns Rivera into the cage. #T1##CL#
Testerman has closed the distance and engaged Rivera in a clinch.
Testerman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rivera after a bit of a struggle.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Rivera is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Testerman fails to pull guard.
Rivera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Testerman has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Testerman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Testerman misses with a takedown attempt
and Rivera counters with a left to the body.
Rivera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Testerman's waist but Testerman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rivera off to one side. #CL#
Testerman rushes Rivera and presses him up against the cage.
Testerman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Testerman tries a body shot but Rivera blocks it.
#BC#
Testerman manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Rivera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Testerman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Testerman throws a sloppy head kick and Rivera moves out of range easily.
Rivera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rivera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Testerman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Testerman is looking to chop away at Rivera's legs.
Testerman throws a series of punches but Rivera avoids them all with ease.
Rivera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown but Testerman shows good takedown defense.
Rivera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Testerman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T3#
Testerman wants to control but Rivera is keeping him busy. #SU#
Testerman postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rivera to stand up.
Testerman dives in for a single leg takedown but Rivera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Testerman has Rivera pressed against the cage.
#TD#
Testerman gets control of Rivera's arms and successfully pulls guard. Testerman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rivera preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Testerman 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. Rivera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Testerman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Testerman working a defensive guard but Rivera manages to pass into side control anyway.
Testerman wants to control but Rivera postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Rivera decides to stand back up. Rivera steps back and let's Testerman get back to his feet.
Rivera stuffs the takedown.
And Rivera tries to counter it with a takedown but Testerman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Testerman dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rivera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Testerman.
Johnny Testerman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Testerman moves into the clinch.
Rivera jumps guard but Testerman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Testerman misses with a knee strike.
Rivera is pressed up against the cage. Testerman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rivera down to the mat. Rivera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick misses from Rivera.
Rivera shoots in for a double leg but Testerman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rivera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnny Testerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Rivera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Testerman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Testerman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rivera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##BC#
Testerman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Testerman shoots in for a double leg but Rivera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Rivera tries to keep at a distance but Testerman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Testerman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rivera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Testerman breaks from the clinch.
Testerman goes for a double leg but Rivera avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rivera continues to drive forward.
Rivera stops a takedown attempt from Testerman.
Testerman fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Testerman manages to pull guard.
#T2##SU2#
Rivera decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Testerman, up you get!
Testerman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rivera counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rivera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Testerman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Testerman moves into the clinch.
Rivera prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Testerman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Testerman fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Testerman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rivera defends well and Testerman ends up having to push Rivera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
Testerman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Rivera tries to bum rush Testerman with a series of wild strikes but Testerman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Testerman misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Rivera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Testerman's guard.
Testerman kicks Rivera off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Testerman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Testerman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Testerman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rivera pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rivera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Testerman.
Despite the aggression on Rivera's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Rivera clobbers Testerman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Testerman shoots for a takedown but Rivera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Testerman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Testerman stalls. #BC#
Testerman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Testerman with that takedown attempt.
A shot to the body from Testerman misses
and Rivera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Testerman instigates a clinch.
Testerman is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Testerman.
I think Testerman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Testerman!
A victorious Johnny Testerman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1146 Round 2
Date: Jun 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Allen blocks a head kick by Rivera.
It seemed like Allen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Allen throws a hook to the side of Rivera's head but Rivera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Allen avoids the head kick by Rivera.
A little jabbing left from Allen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Rivera closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rivera lands in his opponent's guard.
Rivera trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rivera passes into half guard.
Rivera is trying to control. Allen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Rivera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Allen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Allen tries to roll over but Rivera keeps him under control.#SUB#
Rivera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Allen sees it coming and defends easily.
Rivera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rivera is trying to control the action in half guard but Allen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rivera is really struggling to control Allen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rivera tries to pass to full mount but Allen defends it.
Rivera wants to stand up but Allen has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rivera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rivera looks to land a body kick but Allen moved away.
Rivera throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#KD2#
and Allen counters with a nice right hand that sends Rivera toppling to the canvas! Rivera scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Allen finish him?!
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Rivera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allen.#T3#
No luck for Rivera with that takedown attempt.
Rivera misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Rivera.
Jimmy Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rivera is looking to counter the offense by Allen and move into the clinch.
Rivera throws a lazy body kick
and Allen scores with a counter punch that sends Rivera to the canvas! Allen smells blood - he's punishing Rivera with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rivera has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Allen! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1146 Round 1
Date: Jun 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Ronaldo darts in looking for a takedown but Rivera gets double underhooks and turns Ronaldo into the cage. #TD#
Rivera shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rivera showed some decent athleticism there.
Ronaldo kicks Rivera off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Rivera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ronaldo sprawls well initially but Rivera persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ronaldo tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Rivera manages to move to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rivera misses with a head shot.
Ronaldo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rivera controlling from the full mount.
Ronaldo is looking to improve his position but Rivera isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Rivera thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ronaldo taking shots to the head.
Ronaldo is looking to improve his position but Rivera isn't that keen on the idea.
Rivera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rivera lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ronaldo tries to hold on but Rivera postures up.#T2#
Ronaldo is arching his back trying to strike from the bottom but Rivera turns him over and now has his back.
Ronaldo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rivera tries to keep control of the position but Ronaldo is staying busy.#SUB#
Rivera has managed to slip his arm under Ronaldo's chin. This could be all over... yep, Ronaldo is tapping out! Submission win for Rivera.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Rivera! |
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