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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Rivera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trausch.
Trausch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivera.
Trausch misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Rivera decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Trausch's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Trausch manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Rivera is looking for a takedown.
Rivera goes for a takedown attempt but Trausch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Trausch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Trausch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Rivera tries to counter it with a takedown but Trausch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Trausch connects with a body shot that sends Rivera's belly button to the back.#T1#
Rivera ducks under a wild hook from Trausch.
Rivera changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Trausch throws the left hand but Rivera avoids the punch easily.
Rivera is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rivera slips a jab from Trausch.
Trausch scores with a nice strike.
Trausch misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Rivera decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Trausch's guard.
Trausch is looking to stand up but Rivera isn't so interested in that idea.
Rivera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Trausch looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Trausch wants to get back to his feet but Rivera passes into half guard.
Rivera is taking a breather. Trausch says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Trausch is trying to stand back up but Rivera is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Trausch misses.
And Rivera tries to counter it with a takedown but Trausch pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Trausch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rivera moves away.
Trausch lands a slapping body shot.
Trausch looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivera is just out of range.
Rivera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Trausch connects with a jab.
Rivera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Trausch swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Rivera counters with a shoot takedown. Trausch fights it but they end up in guard.
Rivera prevents Trausch from getting back to his feet.
Trausch keeping full guard, as Rivera tries to pass.
Rivera stops Trausch from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fabrice Trausch dominated that round.
That's time! Trausch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Trausch misses with the combination.
Trausch connects with a looping right hand.
Trausch lands a jab to Rivera's midsection.
Rivera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trausch throws a hook but Rivera avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Rivera has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Trausch misses the body punch #TD2#
and Rivera counters with a nice double leg into side control. Trausch won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivera works to advance to full mount. Trausch defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T1#
Trausch is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Trausch has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Rivera just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rivera is continuing to stall.
Trausch is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kyler Rivera has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Rivera is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Trausch is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rivera is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trausch is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kyler Rivera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rivera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trausch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trausch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Trausch punishes Rivera's body with a nice straight punch.
Fabrice Trausch is winning the standup battle so far.
Trausch throws a body punch but Rivera moves out of range.
Rivera is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Trausch misses with an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Rivera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Trausch there.
Trausch misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Rivera counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rivera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Rivera passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Trausch is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rivera staying calm.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trausch is trying to buck Rivera off.#ES#
Trausch bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3#
Trausch swings for the body but Rivera moves out of range.
Trausch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riveras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Rivera got wobbled bad by a big combination! Trausch presses forward with punches and knees until Rivera stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Rivera closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabrice Trausch!
Fabrice Trausch very nearly forgot to thank Bloodbath MMA Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Kyler Rivera had this to say: 'I could have done better, and I'm disappointed in that performance I just had. But we'll get better. I just got to keep working cuh.'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 101
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Rivera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gayman to score with a decent uppercut.
Gayman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Gayman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rivera doesn't seem phased though.
A lazy body kick from Gayman #TD2#
so Rivera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gayman wants to stand and escape but Rivera is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gayman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gayman wants to get back to his feet but Rivera is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Rivera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rivera controlling from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A shot to the liver by Gayman. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gayman lands with a good body shot.
Gayman misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Rivera counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gayman is looking to stand up but Rivera isn't so interested in that idea.
Gayman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gayman trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gayman is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rivera dives into side control.
Gayman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rivera has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
Rivera just content to control the position.
Gayman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gayman just misses with a punch to the body.
Gayman throws a sloppy head kick and Rivera moves out of range easily.
Rivera feints the counter takedown.
Gayman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gayman defends it well.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A shot to the liver by Gayman. Beautiful body shot.
Gayman jabs at Rivera's body.
Gayman lands a lovely overhand right.
Gayman lands a nice looking body shot.
Rivera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#Rivera is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kyler Rivera has been cut.
Gayman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rivera is still on wobbly legs! Can Gayman finish him?
Rivera looks winded!
Gayman and Rivera are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Gayman throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Rivera into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Gayman knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bongolongo Gayman!
Kyler Rivera was interviewed post fight and said 'I could have done better, and I'm disappointed in that performance I just had. But we'll get better. I just got to keep working cuh.'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 72
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Mate throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Rivera counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mate won't be happy with that.
Mate bucks up and tries to throw Rivera off but instead Rivera has got his back!
Mate looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rivera is hanging on to Mate's back as he tries to escape.
Mate is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Rivera has good solid back control 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mate is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mate is trying to stand back up.
Rivera just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Rivera is hanging on to Mate's back as he tries to escape.
Mate is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rivera.
#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mate tries to roll but Rivera sticks to his back.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rivera keeps control of the position easily here as Mate tries to buck him off.
Mate looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyler Rivera dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rivera moves away from the strike by Mate.
Mate misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Rivera counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mate!
Rivera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mate looks to move to half guard but instead Rivera has passed into mount! Damn!
Rivera controlling from mount.
Rivera takes Mate's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Rivera's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rivera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mate wants to get back to his feet.
Mate is in bad spot here.
#T3#
Rivera is not going to allow Mate to sit and survive in this position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
More stalling from Rivera.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mate is in bad spot here.
Mate trying to get back to his feet but Rivera is in full control for now.
Rivera just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivera is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyler Rivera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rivera moves out of range of the leg kick from Mate.
Rivera is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Mate instigates a clinch.
Rivera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mate gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Rivera turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rivera manages to end up in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Mate.
Rivera controlling the position easily from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Let's hope that Rivera has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mate wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Mate tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rivera controlling the positon.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rivera.
Mate is in bad spot here.
Rivera has good solid back control here.
Mate can't escape the position.
#T3#
Rivera is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mate trying to get back to his feet but Rivera is in full control for now. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rivera slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The adventures of Rivera the control monster continue. Boring.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyler Rivera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rivera winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyler Rivera! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 59
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Korhonen.
Korhonen lunges at Rivera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rivera's hand.
Rivera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Korhonen tries a quick counter leg kick but Rivera is wise to it.
Rivera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Korhonen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#Rivera is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Kyler Rivera has been cut.
Rivera gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aanti Korhonen!
In defeat, Kyler Rivera stepped up to the mic, saying 'I could have done better, and I'm disappointed in that performance I just had. But we'll get better. I just got to keep working cuh.'. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 9
Date: May 22, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Catch drives through with a takedown into guard.
Catch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Catch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rivera's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch connects with a couple of short punches.
Rivera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rivera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Catch showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Rivera is trying to keep Catch in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Catch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rivera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Catch is one step ahead there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Catch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Catch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Catch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Catch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Catch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Catch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rivera trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Catch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Catch postures up in Rivera's guard and throws a big left but Rivera blocks it.
Rivera looking to control.
Catch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Catch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Catch advances to half guard.
Catch trying to control the pace. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rivera is looking for a sweep. Catch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Catch slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Catch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivera wants to sweep but Catch has passed to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Catch dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rivera fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Catch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rivera napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rivera wants to control but Catch postures up.
Catch controls the position.#SUB#
Catch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rivera takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera is trying to control Catch's posture but Catch avoids it. #T1#
Catch controlling the position.
Catch with the ground and pound but Rivera regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rivera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Catch 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.
Catch prevents Rivera from improving his position.#SUB#
Catch is looking for a kimura here.
Catch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Catch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Catch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Catch working Rivera over with strikes.
Catch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Catch working Rivera over with strikes. #ROC#Rivera is rocked!
Catch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rivera is still in real trouble! Can Catch finish him?
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. Catch connects with a nice short shot to Rivera's temple.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Catch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Catch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catch lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Rivera quite badly. Rivera pulls Catch in close trying to recover. Catch postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Rivera on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Rivera doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Catch!
Kyler Rivera was interviewed post fight and said 'I could have done better, and I'm disappointed in that performance I just had. But we'll get better. I just got to keep working cuh.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Britten Jr drives through and clinches with Rivera against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Britten Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Britten Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rivera is defending well for now.#BC#
Rivera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Britten Jr shoots in for a double leg but Rivera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Britten Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rivera fails to pull guard.
Britten Jr is working for takedown but Rivera is calmly controlling the position for now.
Britten Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rivera just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kyler Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcello Britten Jr.
Britten Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Britten Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Rivera manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rivera controlling the position.
Britten Jr works over Rivera with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Britten Jr throwing strikes from guard but Rivera blocks nicely.
Rivera pulls Britten Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Rivera trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Britten Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rivera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Britten Jr is one step ahead there.
Rivera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Britten Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rivera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Britten Jr trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rivera fakes the leg kick and cracks Britten Jr in the body. #TD2#
Britten Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rivera's half guard.
Rivera has one foot on Britten Jr's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL#
Rivera pushes Britten Jr up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Rivera has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Britten Jr uses from the top position.
Rivera controls Britten Jr momentarily but Britten Jr frees himself. #SUB#
Rivera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Britten Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Rivera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Britten Jr is controlling him. #SUB#
Britten Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rivera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Britten Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Rivera's legs - danger averted.
Rivera is pulling down on Britten Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Britten Jr, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rivera is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rivera passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Rivera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Rivera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Britten Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyler Rivera dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Britten Jr looks for the body kick but Rivera saw that one coming. #CL2#
Britten Jr clinches.
Rivera prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Rivera drags the fight down to the ground.
Britten Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Rivera has an active guard here but Britten Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
Britten Jr wants to control but Rivera is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera manages to get to full guard.
Rivera pulls Britten Jr in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU2#
Britten Jr stands up from Rivera's guard - Britten Jr perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Britten Jr gets a clinch. #BC#
Rivera breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Rivera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Britten Jr sprawls well initially but Rivera persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rivera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Britten Jr can do to turn this around?
Rivera content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Rivera looks to land a strike but Britten Jr avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rivera looking to pass the guard. #SU#
Rivera stands and steps away. Britten Jr gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rivera misses with a lunging right hand
and Rivera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rivera fails with a takedown attempt.
Britten Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Rivera tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Britten Jr manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Rivera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Britten Jr.
Rivera seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kyler Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcello Britten Jr.
Britten Jr is breathing heavily.
Britten Jr misses with a takedown #CL#
and Rivera holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Rivera has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Britten Jr uses from the top position.
Kyler Rivera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rivera is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Rivera passes Britten Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rivera with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Britten Jr wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Rivera lands with a punch from half guard.
Rivera is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Rivera is looking for a kimura but Britten Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rivera to get the leverage.
Britten Jr is looking for a sweep. Rivera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivera content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyler Rivera dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Rivera.
Rivera stuffs the takedown attempt from Britten Jr. Britten Jr gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Rivera clinches up against the cage.
Britten Jr tries to pull guard but Rivera forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Rivera gets control of Britten Jr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rivera will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Britten Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Britten Jr tries to stand but Rivera is controlling from the bottom.
Britten Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Rivera has his hands on Britten Jr's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Rivera working for a triangle but Britten Jr defends it easily.
Rivera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Britten Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Rivera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Britten Jr defends it easily.
Rivera seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A good leg kick by Rivera.
Rivera tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Britten Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Rivera shoots for a double leg takedown but Britten Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Rivera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3#
Rivera throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Rivera misses the target.
Britten Jr misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Rivera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Britten Jr's guard.
Britten Jr is looking to stand back up but Rivera counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Britten Jr. #REVB##SUB#
Rivera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Britten Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rivera controlling the action here.#T4##SUB#
Rivera is looking for a kimura here.
Britten Jr wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyler Rivera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rivera, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyler Rivera! |
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