PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Prepolec (ranked 4780 p4p, 25107 weight class) and Jack Rivera (ranked 461 p4p, 525 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Prepolec
vs
Rivera

178 cm
18
155
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
163
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Prepolec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Prepolec to counter with a crisp jab.
Rivera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Prepolec throwing a counter right hand but Rivera manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Prepolec.
Rivera throws a combination that misses
and Prepolec cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rivera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Prepolec counters with a nice uppercut.
Prepolec dips to his left and cracks Rivera with an uppercut!

Rivera is rocked!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rivera misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prepolec dodges the punch combination from Rivera.
Rivera defending well as Prepolec loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Prepolec.
Some wild striking there from Rivera.
Rivera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rivera misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Prepolec wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera throws a series of punches but Prepolec avoids them all with ease.
Rivera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Prepolec counters with a straight right hand.
Rivera misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Prepolec wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rivera looks winded!

Prepolec gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prepolec creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Prepolec looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rivera is trying to break the clinch but Prepolec is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by Prepolec.
Prepolec content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Prepolec lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Prepolec.
The referee calls for Prepolec to work.
A short right from Prepolec on the inside.
A short uppercut from Prepolec.
A short right from Prepolec.
Rivera working hard to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Prepolec.
Rivera is still on wobbly legs! Can Prepolec finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prepolec makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rivera is trying to push Prepolec away but Prepolec has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rivera seems to have recovered his senses.

Prepolec breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Prepolec throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Rivera crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kyle Prepolec!
During a confident post fight interview, Kyle Prepolec thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.