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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Rivera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Canvana.
Rivera misses with a head kick.
Rivera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Canvana is defended easily by Rivera.
Canvana fails with the takedown.
Rivera doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colby Canvana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivera cracks Canvana with a good jab.
Canvana tries to clinch
and Rivera counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rivera connects with a body shot.
Rivera misses with a head kick.
Canvana appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rivera scores with a leg kick.
Canvana tries to clinch but Rivera moves away
and Rivera counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
A shot to the body from Canvana misses
and Rivera counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Rivera lands a big right hand that sends Canvana crashing to the mat! Rivera stays standing though and waves Canvana back to his feet!#ROC2#Canvana is rocked!
Rivera cracks a nice hook into Canvana's ribs.
Oh Canvana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rivera lands with a big right hook that stumbles Canvana - he's out on his feet here! Rivera follows up with another monster hook that separates Canvana from consciousness! Canvana falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Rivera stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kamren Rivera!
During a confident post fight interview, Kamren Rivera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 112
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Pukki. Beautiful body shot.
We've been told by Pukki's head coaches at The Tank Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rivera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rivera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rivera misses with a body shot.
Pukki throws a lazy right hand but Rivera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pukki ducks under a wild hook from Rivera.
Pukki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rivera moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pukki throws a lazy right hand but Rivera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Pukki misses.
Pukki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rivera misses with a body shot.
Pukki is looking to counter punch.
Pukki takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivera misses the body punch
and Pukki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pukki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rivera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivera lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD#
Pukki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rivera on his heels. He'll look to pass Rivera's guard now, I'm sure.
Rivera is trying to keep Pukki in close.
#T1#
Rivera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pukki is controlling him.
Pukki forces his way into half guard.
Pukki is keen to just control but Rivera is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Pukki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rivera has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rivera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pukki works his way into side control.
Rivera tries to bench press Pukki off him but Pukki keeps the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pukki wants to control but Rivera is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Pukki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Pukki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rivera rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pukki's guard! Nice work there by Rivera!
Rivera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Rivera stands and steps away. Pukki gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pukki lands with an uppercut that bounces Rivera off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Pukki drives through with a takedown into Rivera's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pukki wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving. #T3#
Pukki content to stall in guard here.
Pukki won't allow Rivera to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pukki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivera can't keep his opponent in guard - Pukki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pukki tries to pass to full mount but Rivera defends it. #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.#SUB#
Pukki wants to work for an arm triangle but Rivera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rivera is not content to let Pukki control the position.
Well, if Pukki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Pukki seems to be working for a kimura but Rivera defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Pukki 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. Pukki eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kamren Rivera will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Pukki slips a jab and a cross from Rivera.
Rivera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pukki.
Pukki blocks a head kick by Rivera.
Rivera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rivera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pukki under the eye.
Pukki misses with a right hand
and Rivera counters with a straight right hand.
Kamren Rivera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pukki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rivera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pukki momentarily.
Pukki misses with a hook.
A cross from Pukki lands.
Pukki misses with a head kick.
Pukki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pukki swings for the body but Rivera moves out of range.
Rivera throws a hook but Pukki blocks it.
Rivera scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivera throws a sloppy head kick
and Pukki counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Pukki looking to score a takedown here. Rivera is defending well but Pukki drives through and ends up in Rivera's guard.
Rivera keeping full guard, as Pukki tries to pass. #T1#
Pukki trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pukki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rivera has his hands on Pukki's head, controlling the position.
Pukki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pukki trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pukki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivera swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses.
Pukki defending well as Rivera loads up on a big left hand.
Pukki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rivera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pukki's head backwards.
Rivera throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pukki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rivera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pukki throws out the jab.
Pukki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pukki circles away quickly and effectively.
Pukki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rivera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pukki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've been informed that Rivera has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T3#
Pukki looks to land a left hand but Rivera moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pukki. #SUB#
Pukki is trying to get an arm triangle but Rivera is defending well. #SUB#
Pukki swings around for an armbar but Rivera sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pukki's guard.
Rivera has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pukki is proving hard to escape from.
Temmu Pukki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Pukki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rivera trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pukki's guard.#T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pukki holds on and takes a little breather.
Rivera wants to stand but Pukki is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pukki pulls Rivera in close to his closed guard and prevents Rivera from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rivera trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pukki's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kamren Rivera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rivera blocks a jab.
Pukki looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivera is just out of range.
Rivera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pukki lands a head shot.
Kamren Rivera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pukki.
A nice side step and Rivera releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rivera cracks a nice hook into Pukki's ribs.
Pukki shoots for a double leg takedown but Rivera sprawls well. He's pushed Pukki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rivera lands a glancing blow to the side of Pukki's head.
Rivera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pukki misses with a right hand
and Rivera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rivera.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pukki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rivera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pukki throws out the jab.
Pukki throws a hook but Rivera avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rivera. #TD#
Pukki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rivera to the ground. Pukki is now in Rivera's guard.
Pukki wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving. #T1#
Pukki is really struggling to control Rivera but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pukki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivera is keeping the position for now.
Pukki trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Rivera wants to get back to his feet but Pukki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pukki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pukki is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rivera keeping moving, preventing Pukki from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A combination from Rivera does no damage.
Pukki throwing a counter right hand but Rivera manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pukki. Rivera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivera lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pukki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pukki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivera.
Temmu Pukki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pukki missing with a left hand there. Rivera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pukki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pukki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pukki lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivera. Pukki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivera lands an overhand right.
Pukki misses with a body shot.
A big left from Rivera misses. #T3#
Pukki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rivera at a distance.
Pukki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pukki dodges the punch combination from Rivera.
Rivera walks into a stiff left hand from Pukki.
Rivera lunges at Pukki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pukki's hand.
Kamren Rivera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danga de danga de dang - Rivera scores with a four punch combination!
Rivera throws a right and a left that Pukki avoids nicely.
Rivera misses with a hook
and Pukki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rivera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pukki is looking to counter punch.
Rivera throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pukki scores with a decent looking hook.
Pukki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rivera momentarily.
Rivera plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rivera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Good exchange - Rivera coming out on top.
Pukki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rivera slips under a jab from Pukki.
Rivera is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rivera throws out a loose jab but Pukki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pukki throws a big shot that misses.
Rivera throws a big counter head kick but Pukki avoids it with no problem.
Rivera misses with a series of wild punches.
Pukki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rivera blocks a jab.
Pukki scores with a sloppy right hand. Rivera should have avoided that one.
Pukki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pukki closes the distance and clinches up with Rivera, looking for a takedown. Pukki pushes Rivera against the cage but Rivera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pukki throws a jab when Rivera was well out of range.
Rivera avoids the body shot from Pukki.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kamren Rivera.
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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kamren Rivera!
Kamren Rivera seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 98
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Rivera leaves Lauzon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rivera scores with a head kick. Lauzon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
An inside leg kick lands from Rivera.
Lauzon shoots in but Rivera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rivera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rivera wants it to stay on the feet.
Kamren Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.
Lauzon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rivera defends it nicely.
Rivera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lauzon has a takedown stuffed.
Lauzon tries for a takedown but Rivera circles away easily
and Lauzon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Rivera's head coaches at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY LAS VEGAS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rivera is fending him off so far but Lauzon persists. Nope, Rivera circles away and we're back to standing.
Lauzon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Rivera to counter with a crisp jab.
Lauzon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lauzon shoots in and drives through. Rivera sprawls well.#T1#
Lauzon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lauzon looks winded!#KD#
Rivera lands a big head kick that sends Lauzon tumbling to the mat! Rivera takes a step backwards and waves Lauzon back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Lauzon is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ben Lauzon has been cut.
Rivera connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Lauzon covering up! Rivera comes in with a big uppercut and Lauzon goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kamren Rivera!
A victorious Kamren Rivera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 77
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Ming misses with an uppercut. Rivera saw that one coming.
Rivera loads up on a big right hand but Ming slips the punch.
Rivera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rivera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rivera throws an overhand right that lands on Ming's shoulder, as Ming tries to avoid the shot.
Rivera scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rivera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ming counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ming misses with a straight left.
Jab from Rivera.
Ming is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ming counters with a series of strikes. Rivera will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rivera connects with a body shot that sends Ming's belly button to the back.
Rivera shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ming eats them both and turns towards Rivera to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jab by Rivera.#T1#
Rivera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Donk. Rivera catches Ming right on the button with a cross.
Kamren Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ming fails to land with a series of punches.
Rivera fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ming just manages to avoid it.
Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Ming is just out of range.
Ming ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rivera moves away.
Ming on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rivera slips a jab and a cross from Ming.
Ming connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rivera's hands.
Ming avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Ming was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rivera lands a slapping body shot.
Rivera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ming pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Rivera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ming now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice uppercut there from Ming.
Rivera throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rivera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ming has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rivera lands a glancing blow to the side of Ming's head.
Ming takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rivera takes a swing at Ming's ribcage but misses.
Ming dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rivera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ming.
Ming connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rivera momentarily.
Ming tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivera was well out of range. Poor timing from Ming.
Rivera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rivera throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Rivera keeps Ming at a distance using the push kick.
Ming avoids the body shot from Rivera.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rivera!
A head kick misses from Rivera.
Ming dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Rivera.
Rivera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ming.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ming looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Ming is just out of range.
Rivera lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ming misses with a hook.
Rivera tries to bum rush Ming with a series of wild strikes but Ming uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivera misses with a straight right.
Rivera misses with a hook
and Ming counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Ming finds it's way through Rivera's defenses.
Ming blocks a jab.
Ming staying out of range there.
Rivera takes a swing at Ming's ribcage but misses.
Ming is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ming takes a swing at Rivera's ribcage but misses.
Ming misses with a body punch
and Rivera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ming connects with a body shot that sends Rivera's belly button to the back.
Rivera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ming throws out the jab.
Ming has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rivera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ming counters with a right hand to the body.
Ming takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamren Rivera dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rivera cracks Ming with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rivera loads up on a big right hand but Ming slips the punch.
Rivera throws a series of punches but Ming moves out of range.
Ming swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rivera counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ming missing with a left hand there. Rivera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rivera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ming throws an overhand right that lands on Rivera's shoulder, as Rivera tries to avoid the shot.
Rivera throws a combination that misses
and Ming counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ming jabs Rivera right on the nose. Rivera blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ming was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivera.
Rivera tries a head kick but it misses.
Ming throws a body shot but no joy.
Rivera scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Rivera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ming was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivera.
Ming cracks a nice hook into Rivera's ribs.
Rivera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ming waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rivera.
Ming throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rivera counters with a nice uppercut.
Rivera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ming stuns Rivera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Rivera.
Rivera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ming. That did some damage!
Ming misses with an uppercut.
Rivera just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
A head kick misses from Rivera.
Rivera cracks Ming with a good jab.
Ming looks to land a combination but Rivera avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ming's head backwards.
A right-left combo lands from Rivera.
Rivera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ming was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivera.#CL2#
Ming gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ming misses with a punch to the body.
Rivera digs a right hand underneath Ming's ribcage. Ming let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Ming.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ming misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Rivera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Rivera breaks the clinch.
Rivera has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ming misses with a straight left.
Ming takes one to the chin there.
Rivera throws a sloppy head kick
and Ming cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ming waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rivera.
Ming walks into a left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Rivera.
Ming throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Rivera does no damage.
Rivera defending well as Ming loads up on a big left hand.
Rivera went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ming misses with a hook. Rivera ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Rivera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rivera lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rivera.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivera throws a right hand that misses
and Ming counters with a series of strikes. Rivera will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rivera moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ming avoids the body shot from Rivera.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ming! But no joy.
Ming misses with a double jab.
A jab from Rivera finds it's way through Ming's defenses. #CL2#
Ming gets a clinch.
Rivera blocks a body shot from Ming. #BC#
Rivera breaks the clinch.
Kamren Rivera is winning the standup battle so far.
Rivera throws a right hand that Ming ducks under and follows up with a left that Ming also avoids with ease.
Ming has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A combination from Rivera does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamren Rivera dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Rivera misses with an uppercut
and Ming counters with a stiff right hand.
Ming misses with a hook.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses
and Ming counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ming darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rivera just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivera with a jab.
Rivera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ming lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ming dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ming tries to clinch but Rivera moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses.
Rivera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ming works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ming works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Ming misses the jab.
Ming tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rivera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rivera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rivera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rivera lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ming slips a straight right by Rivera.
Rivera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rivera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rivera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ming momentarily.
Rivera misses with a few strikes there.
Ming looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rivera misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Ming was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yao Ming has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rivera lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ming ducks under a wild hook from Rivera.
Rivera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ming.
An attempted straight right counter from Rivera misses the target.
Rivera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ming has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ming there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rivera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ming throws a hook to the side of Rivera's head but Rivera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rivera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A lazy left from Rivera finds it's target.
A head kick from Rivera lands but Ming takes it in his stride.
Rivera throws a one two combo.
#ROC#Ming is rocked!
A head kick from Rivera lands but Ming takes it in his stride.
Ming is still on wobbly legs! Can Rivera finish him?#T3##KD#
Rivera sends Ming crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rivera is motioning to the referee to let Ming up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Rivera goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rivera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ming manages to avoid it.
Rivera misses with an uppercut. Ming saw that one coming.
Rivera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ming.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ming moves out of range as Rivera strikes.
A jab from Ming finds it's way through Rivera's defenses.
Ming seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivera misses with a double jab
and Ming counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ming darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses.
Ming avoids the head kick by Rivera.
#T4#
Rivera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ming counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ming throws a hook to the side of Rivera's head but Rivera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ming throws a lazy right hand but Rivera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Rivera misses its target.
Ming takes a swing at Rivera's ribcage but misses.
Ming swings for the body but Rivera moves out of range.
Rivera throws a series of punches but Ming avoids them all with ease.
Ming misses with an uppercut.
Ming scores with a nice right hand.
Rivera throws a jab but it's blocked by Ming.
A little jabbing left from Ming on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ming lands with a good body shot.
Ming misses with a body shot.
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 Kamren Rivera.
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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamren Rivera! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 57
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Rivera lands a head kick!
Dean with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rivera counters with a straight right hand.
Rivera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rivera throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rivera scoring well with a low kick there.
Rivera tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamren Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Dean drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dean passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivera is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Dean looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Dean tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dean is looking to take a break and control but Rivera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dean tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dean has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Rivera tries to bench press Dean off him but Dean keeps the position.
Rivera is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Dean tries for a kimura but Rivera is defending well.
Rivera is looking for a sweep.
Rivera is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dean has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dean is looking to take a break and control but Rivera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dean is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rivera is trying to escape and Dean transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rivera is forced to tap! Nice work there by Dean! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Dean!
Jimmy Dean made sure to mention his sponsor, BANZAI NUTRITION in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Rivera gets tackled into the cage by Strickland. Strickland maintains the clinch.
Strickland missing with knees to the body.
Rivera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strickland has him pressed against the cage.
Strickland 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.
Strickland tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rivera avoiding damage as Strickland throws knees to the body.
Strickland trying to land knees to the body.
Strickland slowing the pace effectively.
Rivera avoiding damage as Strickland throws knees to the body.
Strickland misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Strickland gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Strickland seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rivera trying to control from the bottom.
#T1##SUB2#
Strickland seems to be working for a kimura but Rivera defends the submission attempt.
Strickland is taking a breather. Rivera 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.
Strickland wants to pass to mount but Rivera is defending the position. #SUB2#
Rivera is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Strickland has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Rivera is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Yoel Strickland! |
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