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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1146 Round 1
Date: Jun 19, 2023 |
#R1# Ronaldo darts in looking for a takedown but Rivera gets double underhooks and turns Ronaldo into the cage. #TD# Rivera shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rivera showed some decent athleticism there. Ronaldo kicks Rivera off and gets back to his feet.#TD# Rivera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ronaldo sprawls well initially but Rivera persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Ronaldo tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Rivera manages to move to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Rivera misses with a head shot. Ronaldo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rivera controlling from the full mount. Ronaldo is looking to improve his position but Rivera isn't that keen on the idea.#T1# Rivera thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ronaldo taking shots to the head. Ronaldo is looking to improve his position but Rivera isn't that keen on the idea. Rivera trying to control but he's not successful this time. Rivera lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ronaldo tries to hold on but Rivera postures up.#T2# Ronaldo is arching his back trying to strike from the bottom but Rivera turns him over and now has his back. Ronaldo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rivera tries to keep control of the position but Ronaldo is staying busy.#SUB# Rivera has managed to slip his arm under Ronaldo's chin. This could be all over... yep, Ronaldo is tapping out! Submission win for Rivera.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Rivera! |
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