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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 33
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Rivera tries to clinch up.
Rivera looks for the body kick but Dahan saw that one coming.
Dahan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rivera sprawls and moves away.
Dahan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2#
Rivera moves into the clinch.
Rivera gets underhooks to prevent Dahan's takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Rivera's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rivera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivera is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rivera.
Rivera throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Rivera.
Rivera pushes Dahan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rivera swings wildly with an uppercut but Dahan uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Rivera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Dahan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivera manages to avoid it.
Rivera throws out a counter right but Dahan avoids it with no problem.
Dahan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dahan 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.#BC2#
Rivera breaks the clinch.
Rivera doesn't manage to clinch there - Dahan circles away.
Rivera scores with a punch to the head.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch but Dahan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rivera misses with a straight left.
Rivera lands a head shot.
Rivera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Rivera forces Dahan back against the cage and clinches.
Rivera trying to land knees to the body.
#TD#
Dahan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dahan taking a breather here.
Rivera is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dahan asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2##SUB#
Dahan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rivera takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dahan scoring with punches from side control.
Rivera tries to escape but Dahan is in control.
Dahan scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Rivera wants to get back to his feet.
Dahan advances to full mount. #SUB#
Dahan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rivera is surviving well by controlling Dahan's body position as best he can.
Rivera is bucking up trying to escape but Dahan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dahan with a couple of short strikes.
Dahan lands a big shot there that rocks Rivera but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dahan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rivera trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T4#
Dahan working the ground and pound effectively.
A nice elbow there by Dahan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivera is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB#
Dahan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rivera has worked his arm free - good work by Rivera!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rivera can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dahan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rivera to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Dahan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dahan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rivera wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scooter Dahan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rivera throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dahan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rivera won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Dahan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rivera, who protects the arm well.
Dahan trying to control the position but Rivera is working away.
Dahan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rivera pushes Dahan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dahan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rivera on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rivera takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Scooter Dahan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivera wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Dahan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rivera down.
Dahan working the head with strikes. #ES2#
Rivera bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Rivera misses with a right hand #TD#
and Dahan counters with a single leg into guard. Rivera didn't expect that.
Dahan wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving.
Dahan wants to pass the guard but Rivera is keeping the position.
Dahan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dahan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivera can do to turn this around?#T2##SUB#
Dahan 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.
Dahan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dahan works over Rivera with some ground and pound from guard.
Dahan is looking to work some ground and pound but Rivera has wrist control.
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!#SUB#
Dahan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dahan pushing down on Rivera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rivera is refusing to be controlled, as Dahan sits in half guard.
Dahan lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Rivera on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Dahan there.
Dahan is looking to advance position but Rivera won't allow it.
Dahan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dahan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rivera is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Rivera is squirming around, avoiding Dahan's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Dahan lands a heavy elbow.
Dahan controlling his opponent.
Dahan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dahan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rivera is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dahan landing punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Dahan looking for a guillotine from mount but Rivera is having none of it. #SUB#
Dahan looking for a guillotine from mount but Rivera is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scooter Dahan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Dahan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rivera throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Dahan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rivera won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Dahan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dahan is chipping away with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Dahan stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dahan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rivera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dahan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Rivera takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB#
Dahan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dahan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rivera wants to get back to his feet.
Dahan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Check out the look on Dahan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#ES2#
Rivera sneaks out the side door and pushes Dahan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dahan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rivera tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Dahan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dahan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivera keeps working.
Dahan prevents Rivera from standing back up.
Dahan lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Dahan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rivera has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rivera is trying to stand up here but Dahan is controlling him well. #T3##SUB#
Dahan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rivera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dahan.
Dahan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rivera wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Dahan. #T4#
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.
Dahan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rivera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rivera wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Dahan is working for a submission of some sort.
Dahan is trying to control. Rivera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Enrique Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dahan slips a nice elbow through Rivera's hands, connecting with Rivera's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivera punching from the bottom.
Rivera is looking to escape.
Scooter Dahan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dahan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scooter Dahan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dahan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scooter Dahan! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 21
Date: Apr 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Rivera scores with a jab. Thompson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thompson blocks a jab.
Rivera throws a leg kick #TD#
and Thompson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson trying to control the action but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Rivera is looking to escape.
Rivera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thompson.
Rivera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thompson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thompson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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. Thompson connects with a nice short shot to Rivera's temple.
Thompson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rivera is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rivera tries to buck Thompson off but he can't manage it. #SUB#
Rivera wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Thompson has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Rivera taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emmanuel Thompson! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 12
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Rivera cracks Hera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Hera scores with a takedown into Rivera's guard.
Hera controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rivera wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hera manages to pass to side control.
Hera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Hera seems content to control.
Hera throwing shots but Rivera is blocking nicely.
Hera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1##SUB#
Hera is looking for a kimura but Rivera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hera to get the leverage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rivera wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rivera sees it coming and defends easily.
Hera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
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. Hera connects with a nice short shot to Rivera's temple.
Hera tries to stand and escape but Rivera is controlling the position.
Hera has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hera not doing much here.
Hera throwing shots but Rivera is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Hera looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hera looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Hera throwing shots but Rivera is blocking nicely.
Hera wants to free his trapped foot but Rivera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rivera pushes Hera off looking to stand but Hera dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hera uses his free foot to push down on Rivera's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rivera.
Hera landing punches.
Hera controlling the pace for now.
Hera 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.
Hera'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivera takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Hera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rivera is fending him off so far but Hera persists. Nope, Rivera circles away and we're back to standing.
Rivera throws a leg kick which misses Hera's front leg but catches the back leg as Hera tries to avoid it.
Rivera fails to land with a series of punches.
Rivera misses with a wild combination.
Rivera misses with a two punch combination.
Brandon Hera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rivera misses with a series of wild punches.
Hera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rivera circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera lands a leg kick that knocks Hera off balance momentarily.
Hera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rivera is breathing heavily.#TD#
Rivera gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hera to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rivera is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hera dives into side control.
#T1##REVB#
Rivera bucks up and tries to throw Hera off but instead Hera has got his back!
Hera is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Hera gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Hera gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Hera apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#TD#
Hera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rivera is trying to defend but Hera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hera with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hera is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Hera trying to control the pace.
Hera scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hera lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Still in half guard, Hera seems content to control.
Hera slips a nice elbow through Rivera's hands, connecting with Rivera's forehead.
Hera wants to pass the guard but Rivera is defending well. #T3#
Hera content to control rather than advance.
Further stalling from Hera.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rivera pushes Hera off looking to stand but Hera dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rivera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hera shoots in but Rivera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivera.
Rivera cracks Hera with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hera walks into a jab.
Rivera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rivera throws a series of punches but Hera moves out of range.
Rivera thows a leg kick but Hera checks it #TD#
and Hera counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Enrique Rivera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rivera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hera is out of range.
Rivera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Enrique Rivera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rivera throws a series of punches but Hera avoids them all with ease.
Hera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hera feinted with a counter takedown.
Rivera circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Hera shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hera was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hera controls the position from side control.
Rivera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hera tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera wants to get back to his feet but Hera is dominant here and he's now got Rivera's back!
Rivera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB#
Hera has his arm under Rivera's chin here. Game over son! Hera squeezes tightly and Rivera is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brandon Hera! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1182 Round 1
Date: Feb 22, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Rivera clinches up with Omega and pushes him back against the cage.
Rivera has Omega pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Omega manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rivera wants to break free but Omega has control.
Omega managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
Omega jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rivera walks away with a smile on his face. Omega gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rivera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Omega defends it nicely.#CL2#
Omega tries to keep at a distance but Rivera has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rivera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Omega. #TD#
Omega manages to pull guard.
Omega looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Rivera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Omega trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Omega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rivera has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Omega is proving hard to escape from.
Omega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Omega looking to control.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rivera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rivera with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Omega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Rivera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Omega looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Omega keeping hold of Rivera's head, controlling as best he can.
Omega is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Rivera tries to pass to full mount but Omega defends it. #ES#
Omega pushes Rivera off and gets back to his feet.
Rivera dives in for a single leg takedown but Omega sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kelly Omega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enrique Rivera.#CL2#
Rivera clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rivera can't find room to land a body shot as Omega controls the action.
Rivera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Omega after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Omega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Omega. No joy for Rivera on that attempt.
Omega misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Rivera misses the body punch
and Omega counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Rivera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Omega was covering up waiting for the punch and Rivera finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Omega kicks Rivera off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivera tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Omega counters with a leg kick.
Rivera throws the kick towards the body but Omega avoids it.
Omega tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rivera defends well and Omega ends up having to push Rivera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rivera is looking for the big counter here.
Omega has Rivera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rivera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Omega pulls guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Omega dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Rivera has managed to clinch.
Rivera wants to take the fight to the mat but Omega manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Rivera jumps into guard, dragging Omega to the mat.
Omega postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Omega content to stall in guard here.
Omega looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera wants to stand but Omega is controlling the position.
Rivera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Omega won't allow Rivera to sweep him here.
Rivera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Omega. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rivera keeping moving, preventing Omega from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SU#
Omega stands up from Rivera's guard - Omega perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Omega rushes Rivera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Omega fails to pull guard.
Rivera wants to stall.
#BC2#
Rivera breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Rivera fails with the takedown
and Omega counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Omega fails to land the takedown.
Omega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Omega clinches.
Omega slows down the pace here.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Omega is defending well for now.
Omega tries to pull guard but Rivera holds him up against the cage and eventually Omega drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelly Omega. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Rivera manages to pull guard.
#T3#
Rivera is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rivera can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rivera wants to get back to his feet but Omega is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rivera can't keep his opponent in guard - Omega advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rivera is not content to let Omega control the position.
Rivera trying to hold on to Omega's head to control him but Omega postures up.
Omega is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rivera! #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rivera tries to hold on but Omega postures up.
Omega looking to control but Rivera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SU#
Omega get's back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Omega lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rivera shoots in and drives through. Omega sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Omega dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Omega fails with a takedown attempt.
Omega thows a body kick. Rivera tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rivera darts in looking for a takedown but Omega gets double underhooks and turns Rivera into the cage. #CL2#
Rivera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Omega looking to slow down the pace here.
Omega is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rivera to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Omega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kelly Omega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Omega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rivera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Omega counters with a three punch combo that has Rivera backing up. Rivera nods at Omega to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Omega misses with a takedown attempt - Rivera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelly Omega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rivera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Omega sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Omega is defended easily by Rivera.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Omega as he avoids it easily.
Omega shoots in looking for a takedown. Rivera tries to sprawl out of it but Omega keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rivera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Rivera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Rivera clinches up against the cage.
Omega tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rivera smiles and moves away.
Omega shoots in but no luck this time.
Rivera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rivera doesn't manage to clinch there - Omega circles away.
Rivera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kelly Omega is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Rivera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Omega tries for a takedown but Rivera manages to get underhooks.
Omega jumps guard but Rivera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rivera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3##BC2#
Rivera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Omega dives in and grabs Rivera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rivera pushes down on Omega's head and hops out.#CL2#
Rivera closes the distance and clinches.
Rivera wants to take the fight to the mat but Omega manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rivera stalls.
Rivera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rivera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rivera misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Rivera drags the fight down to the ground.
Omega postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Omega throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rivera is trying to keep Omega in close.
Omega postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Omega missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Omega pushing down on Rivera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Omega seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rivera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omega performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rivera looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Kelly Omega.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Omega, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Kelly Omega!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Kelly Omega!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Kelly Omega!
Kelly Omega wins by unanimous decision! |
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