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Event:
NYF Fight Night 56
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Rivera shoots for a takedown but Conner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rivera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Conner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Conner.
Conner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Conner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Conner throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivera.
Conner gets underhooks to prevent Rivera's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conner blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Conner struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivera controls his hands.
Conner avoiding damage.
A short right from Conner on the inside. #T1#
Conner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Conner leaning against his opponent.
Conner stalling.
Rivera is looking to take this one to the mat.
Conner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rivera.
Rivera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Conner holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Conner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Conner's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T2#
Conner pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolas Conner.
Rivera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Conner defends it nicely.
Rivera tries for a takedown but Conner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Conner has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Nikolas Conner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Conner moves into the clinch.
Conner misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Conner - that landed with a thud.
Conner has a couple of punches blocked by Rivera.
Rivera being controlled against the cage.#T3#
Rivera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Conner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Conner.
Rivera blocks an elbow strike.
Conner has Rivera pushed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Conner.
Rivera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Conner stalling against the cage.
#T4#
Conner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Conner has Rivera pressed against the cage.
Conner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Conner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rivera's defenses.
Conner swings wildly with an uppercut but Rivera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conner stalling against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conner throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolas Conner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rivera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rivera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Conner misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Rivera counters with a nice double leg into side control. Conner won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Rivera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Conner, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Rivera is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Conner is trying to escape and Rivera transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Conner is forced to tap! Nice work there by Rivera! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Rivera! |
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Event:
NYF 97: Perry vs Bird II
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Rivera dives in and grabs Mckinney's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mckinney pushes down on Rivera's head and hops out.
Mckinney lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mckinney lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rivera at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mckinney darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Mckinney closes the distance and clinches.
Mckinney scores with a shot to the side of Rivera's head.
Rivera tries to score a body lock takedown but Mckinney shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mckinney lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Rivera is rocked!
Mckinney creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rivera's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rivera drops to his knees and Mckinney pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Swinzey Mckinney! |
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Event:
NYF 91: Zigaro vs Kramer III
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Rivera moves away from the strike by Pacman.
Pacman cracks Rivera with an open hand slap.
Pacman throws a jab when Rivera was well out of range.
Pacman misses with a hook. Rivera ducked under it nicely.
Rivera changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Pacman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rivera, pushing him back against the cage.
Pacman working hard to break the clinch.
Rivera goes for a takedown attempt but Pacman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pacman misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Rivera counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pacman won't be happy with that.
Pacman's coaches at KO MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Rivera trying to control the action but Pacman is working from the bottom.
Pacman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rivera trying to control the action but Pacman is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Rivera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pacman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pacman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pacman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rivera on the ground.
Rivera advances to full mount. #SUB2#
Rivera is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pacman to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pacman shrugs it off.
Pacman holds on, trying desperately to control.#SUB2#
Rivera working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Pacman looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Rivera! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Antonio Rivera! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Rivera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracie sprawls well initially but Rivera persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
Rivera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie trying to control here.
#SUB#
Rivera is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie trying to control but Rivera postures up.
Rivera takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been hearing that Rivera has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rivera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Rivera is trying for a kimura here. Gracie looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rivera wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Rivera! |
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Event:
MILF 124 Bjornsson vs Roy
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Rivera. Rivera gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Rivera moves out of range of the strikes.
Rivera was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rivera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab by Smith.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2#Rivera is rocked!
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rivera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oh Rivera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Rivera's front leg but catches the back leg as Rivera tries to avoid it.
Smith cracks Rivera with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Rivera falls to his knees and Smith doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keishin Smith! |
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Event:
MILF 121 Baroza vs Young
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Rivera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hong counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Rivera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hong wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Rivera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Rivera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hong has escaped the position, nice work there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hong wants to get back to his feet.
Hong wants to get back to his feet but Rivera is dominant here and he's now got Hong's back!
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 keep control of the position but Hong is staying busy.
Rivera seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Rivera working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Hong is doing well to defend. Rivera seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Hong is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Rivera! |
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Event:
MILF 117 Ridley vs Rahim
Date: Aug 25, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Billy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rivera's guard.
Billy advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Billy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Billy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Billy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Billy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rivera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rivera gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Billy wants to work for an arm triangle but Rivera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Rivera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Billy wants to work for an arm triangle but Rivera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1##SUB#
Rivera looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Billy is trying to work for a kimura but Rivera is defending well.
#SUB2#
Billy is looking for a kimura but Rivera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Billy to get the leverage.
Rivera is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Billy is looking for a kimura here.
Rivera is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Billy seems to be working for a kimura but Rivera defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Billy wants to work for an arm triangle but Rivera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Billy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivera keeps working.
Rivera wants to improve his position but Billy is controlling well.
Billy is looking to advance position but Rivera won't allow it. #SUB2#
Billy 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.
#SUB2#
Billy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rivera has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Rivera tries to roll over but Billy keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Billy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rivera has managed to free his arm - good work.
Billy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Billy is looking for a kimura here.
Rivera is trying to get back to full guard.
Rivera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Billy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Billy's back!
Billy is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rivera off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Billy wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Rivera doesn't have the hooks in and Billy manages to turn into his guard.
Billy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Billy trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Billy wants to pass the guard but Rivera is keeping the position.
Billy won't allow Rivera to sweep him here.
Billy trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Billy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Billy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rivera trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rivera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Billy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Billy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rivera is trying to keep Billy in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Silly Billy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A punch combination from Billy misses.
Sloppy strikes from Billy. Those never looked like landing.
Rivera shoots in for a double leg but Billy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rivera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch lands to the side of Rivera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rivera misses with a low kick as Billy jumps back.
Billy misses with a series of wild punches.
Silly Billy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Billy finds it's target.
Billy misses with an uppercut. Rivera saw that one coming.
Billy just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Nice shot lands for Billy.#TD2#
Billy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Billy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Billy is trying to get an arm triangle but Rivera is defending well. #SUB2#
Billy is working to tighten his grip on Rivera's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Rivera has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Billy is really squeezing tight and eventually Rivera passes out! Billy breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Silly Billy!
An out of breath Silly Billy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
MILF 111 Browning vs Popper
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
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.#TD#
Dahan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rivera is trying to keep an underhook but Dahan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Dahan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rivera is looking for a sweep. Dahan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dahan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rivera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera keeps trying to improve his position.
Dahan raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rivera wants to hold on but Dahan pushes him away.
Rivera is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Dahan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rivera regains half guard.
Rivera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rivera.#SUB2#
Rivera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Rivera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dahan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rivera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dahan stands up over Rivera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Rivera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rivera prevents Dahan from improving his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rivera working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivera wants to pass the guard but Dahan is defending well. #SUB2#
Rivera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dahan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rivera.
Dahan wants to improve his position but Rivera is controlling well.
#T3##SUB#
Dahan looking for submissions off his back.
Dahan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Rivera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dahan defends it well. #SUB2#
Rivera is looking for a kimura but Dahan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rivera to get the leverage.
Dahan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dahan tries to get out of the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rivera works his way into full mount!
Dahan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rivera takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dahan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dahan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rivera is trying to work for a kimura but Dahan is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dahan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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 Scooter Dahan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dahan shoots in for a double leg but Rivera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dahan.
The crowd cheers as Dahan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rivera doesn't seem phased though.
Dahan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rivera avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scooter Dahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dahan circles away.
No luck for Dahan with that takedown attempt.
Dahan dives in for a single leg takedown but Rivera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Dahan breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Dahan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rivera did well to prevent Dahan getting side control.
Dahan is pressing down on Rivera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rivera is holding on for now.
Rivera tries to get to full guard but Dahan has control of the leg. #T2#
Rivera trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rivera manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Rivera working for a triangle but Dahan defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Rivera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dahan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nice strikes from Dahan there.
Rivera is looking to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#T3#
Rivera is staying active underneath Dahan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dahan winds up and cracks Rivera with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rivera trying to hold on to Dahan's head to control him but Dahan postures up.
Dahan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dahan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rivera gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rivera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dahan is aware though and is defending well.
Rivera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dahan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dahan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dahan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivera looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Dahan wants to pass the guard but Rivera is keeping the position.
Dahan trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rivera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dahan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rivera has momentary wrist control but Dahan slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Rivera is looking for a triangle but Dahan pushes his legs off easily.
Dahan sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dahan advances to half guard.
Dahan is just content to waste time from the top position. Rivera takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scooter Dahan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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 misses with a takedown attempt - Rivera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And Rivera tries to counter it with a takedown but Dahan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rivera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dahan tries to avoid it but Rivera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dahan to the ground. Dahan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dahan tries to counter with a takedown but Rivera is quick to defend against it.
Rivera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dahan drives through with a takedown into Rivera's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Dahan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rivera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dahan has managed to get both his arms back between Rivera's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Rivera is looking for a triangle but Dahan pushes his legs off easily.
Dahan working some strikes from top position.
Dahan scoring with some ground and pound.
Dahan wants to pass the guard but Rivera is keeping the position.
Dahan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rivera looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivera, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rivera is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Dahan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rivera stopping the sweep attempt from Dahan.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Dahan keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Dahan looking for a guillotine here but Rivera defends easily.
Rivera pushing down on Dahan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rivera is trying to control the action in half guard but Dahan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dahan is concentrating on defense, preventing Rivera from advancing position.
Dahan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dahan.#SUB#
Dahan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Rivera passes Dahan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dahan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rivera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Rivera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dahan is just riding it out for now. Rivera eventually gives up the hold.
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. Rivera connects with a nice short shot to Dahan's temple.
Antonio Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB2#
Rivera is working for a kimura but Dahan is defending it quite comfortably.
Rivera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivera working over Dahan with some ground and pound. Dahan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Rivera maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dahan could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rivera has cracked it and Dahan is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rivera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Rivera! |
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Event:
MILF 103 Enter the Mainland
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Castaneda tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Rivera counters with a nice double leg into side control. Castaneda won't be happy with that.
Castaneda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rivera on the ground.
A lull in the action here as Rivera stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Rivera has an Americana. Castaneda didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rivera is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rivera hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Antonio Rivera! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1##KD#
Bleak feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rivera sprawling to the canvas! Rivera rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bleak finish him?!
#ROC#Rivera is rocked!
Rivera misses with a takedown
and Bleak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rivera is still on wobbly legs! Can Bleak finish him?
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rivera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Bleak counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bleak.
Bleak dips a shoulder and cracks Rivera with a mighty uppercut! Rivera falls back against the cage and Bleak unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rivera is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bleak screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wulfgang Bleak!
Wulfgang Bleak managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Advance Sport Supplements , into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 49
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Rivera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wawrzyniak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Wawrzyniak clinches up with Rivera and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Wawrzyniak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wawrzyniak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rivera doesn't seem bothered though.
Wawrzyniak jabs Rivera right on the nose. Rivera blinks but takes it well.#ROC#Rivera is rocked!#CL#
Wawrzyniak clinches up with Rivera and pushes him back against the cage.
Rivera is still on wobbly legs! Can Wawrzyniak finish him?#BC#
Wawrzyniak breaks the clinch.
Wawrzyniak closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Rivera out cold! Rivera corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tobiasz Wawrzyniak!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tobiasz Wawrzyniak thanked Wolfshark Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 35,5
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Banner leaves Rivera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Banner is looking for a counter combo.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Banner swinging wildly here.
Banner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been told by Banner's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rivera moves away from the strike by Banner.
Rivera feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rivera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Rivera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1##SUB2#
Rivera is trying to get an arm triangle but Banner is defending well. #SUB2#
Rivera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rivera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Banner is not content to let Rivera control the position. #SUB2#
Rivera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Banner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rivera controlling from side mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rivera working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2##SUB2#
Rivera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rivera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Rivera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Rivera goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Banner rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rivera's guard! Nice work there by Banner! #T3#
Rivera pulls Banner in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Banner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rivera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Banner manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Rivera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rivera works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rivera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banner defending well though. #T4#
Rivera is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Banner! #SUB2#
Rivera has hold of Banner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Banner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rivera working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Banner is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Rivera throws some wild stikes that Banner manages to avoid easily.
#SUB2#
Rivera looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Banner trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Rivera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rivera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Banner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A combination from Banner does no damage.
And Rivera tries to counter it with a takedown but Banner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Banner!
Banner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rivera dives in and grabs Banner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banner pushes down on Rivera's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
Lamont Banner is winning the standup battle so far.
Banner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rivera.
Banner throws a big counter combination but Rivera scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lamont Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rivera.#T1#
Banner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Banner scores with a four punch combination!
Banner catches Rivera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice straight punches there by Banner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Banner.
Rivera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banner avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Banner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banner sprawls well. Banner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rivera gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banner scores with a shot to the body.
Jab by Banner.
Banner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Banner duly obliges. #T3#
Banner closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rivera.
Banner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Banner looks to land a combination. Rivera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#Rivera is rocked!
Rivera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rivera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lamont Banner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD#
Banner lands a left and a right that send Rivera crashing to the mat, dazed. Banner thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rivera is still on wobbly legs! Can Banner finish him?
Lamont Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivera doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banner counters with a crisp right that sends Rivera to the canvas! Banner follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamont Banner!
Lamont Banner decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 29
Date: May 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rivera.
Rivera trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rivera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rivera looks up at the clock and then as Smith takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rivera smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rivera on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smith's legs.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Rivera goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rivera but great work by Smith.#T1#
Rivera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rivera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith wants to stand but Rivera has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rivera tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Rivera trying to control from the bottom.
Smith wants to stand up but Rivera has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivera keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Rivera is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Smith really is a fat lump.
Rivera is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Smith 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. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rivera is not content to let Smith control the position.
Rivera keeping control of the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
Smith wants to control but Rivera is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rivera to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rivera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Smith tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rivera controls his leg.
Smith stalling. #T4##SUB2#
Rivera has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Smith. Oh but Rivera has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Smith goes limp - he's gone! Rivera jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Rivera! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 20
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones lands a body shot.
#TD#
Rivera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Rivera defends easily.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Rivera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1##SUB2#
Jones working for a triangle but Rivera defends it easily.
Rivera trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rivera passes into half guard.
Jones 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.#SUB#
Rivera is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Rivera seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rivera is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Rivera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Rivera.
Jones felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rivera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones is staying active underneath Rivera, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
We've been hearing that Rivera has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Rivera wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Rivera sits in half guard. #SUB#
Rivera is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Jones to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Rivera tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard. #T4#
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Rivera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Jones is trying to keep Rivera in close.
#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rivera stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.#SUB2#
Jones 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.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivera is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivera forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Rivera dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rivera shoots and misses #CL2#
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Rivera lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rivera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Rivera uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Rivera has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Rivera seems unphased.
Rivera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rivera tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Rivera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Jones.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.#T1#
Rivera tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Rivera.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rivera takes a shot to the head.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Rivera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Rivera feinted with a counter takedown.
Good shot there by Jones.#ROC2#Rivera is rocked!
Jones connects with the punch.
Oh Rivera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones cracks Rivera with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Rivera tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Jones pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Rivera is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Jones! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Rivera clinches.
Rivera being controlled against the cage.
Rivera tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Rivera tightens his grip and picks Pereira up, before dumping him to the ground. Pereira manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Pereira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rivera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rivera trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom.
Rivera tries to free his leg and advance position but Pereira is retaining full guard.
Rivera scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira wants to hit a sweep here but Rivera passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pereira there!
Rivera lands a nice shot to the head. #T1#
Rivera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pereira is looking to escape. #SUB#
Rivera jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pereira is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pereira and Rivera has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Rivera goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pereira rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rivera's guard! Nice work there by Pereira!
Rivera looking to control.
Pereira sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rivera's guard.
Rivera tries to roll over but Pereira keeps him under control.
Pereira tries to stand and escape but Rivera is controlling the position.
Rivera is not content to let Pereira control the position.
Pereira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Rivera is looking for a sweep. Pereira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pereira is looking to take a break and control but Rivera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rivera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pereira tries to pass to full mount but Rivera defends it.
Pereira wants to take a breather but Rivera is having none of it. #SUB2#
Pereira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rivera defends it well.
Rivera wants to improve his position but Pereira is controlling well.
Rivera is staying active underneath Pereira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rivera flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rivera is looking for a sweep. Pereira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Pereira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rivera's head.
Rivera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rivera wants to sweep here but Pereira controlling him for the moment.
Pereira slips nicely into half guard.
Rivera tries to roll over but Pereira keeps him under control.#SUB#
Rivera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pereira prevents Rivera from improving his position.#T4#
Pereira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivera keeps working.
Pereira working Rivera over with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rivera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pereira 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.
Rivera looking to control.
Rivera wants to sweep here but Pereira controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Rivera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pereira defends well.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivera has a closed guard, preventing Pereira from standing up.
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 Antonio Rivera will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Rivera scores with a takedown into Pereira's guard.
Rivera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pereira is keeping the position for now.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving.
Pereira trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Pereira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivera is one step ahead there.
Pereira trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera prevents Pereira from getting back to his feet.
Antonio Rivera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivera trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom. #T1#
Rivera looking to sit in guard and control but Pereira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pereira tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivera is retaining full guard.
Rivera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Rivera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rivera wants to sweep but no luck.
Pereira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pereira looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Pereira trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pereira trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Rivera is trying to control the position but Pereira postures up.
Pereira scoring with some ground and pound.
Pereira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pereira wants to stand but Rivera is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rivera trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Pereira 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.#T3##SUB#
Rivera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pereira defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rivera is trying to control the position but Pereira postures up.
Rivera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rivera controls Pereira momentarily but Pereira frees himself.
Pereira is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rivera wants to sweep here but Pereira controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Pereira has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rivera to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pereira is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rivera pulls down on the head and he's put Pereira to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Antonio Rivera! |
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