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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pete Kolinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Kolinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Glenn Rivera!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolinski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kolinski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kolinski.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kolinski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kolinski is trying to force a seperation but Rivera has the dominant position.
Kolinski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kolinski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rivera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kolinski has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Kolinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolinski slips a straight right by Rivera.
Kolinski slaps away a takedown attempt from Rivera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rivera stuffs the takedown attempt from Kolinski. Kolinski gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolinski has a takedown stuffed.
Rivera shoots in for a double leg but Kolinski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An inside leg kick lands from Rivera.
Kolinski shoots in and drives through. Rivera sprawls well.
Kolinski circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kolinski.
Kolinski is breathing heavily.
Rivera moves in looking to clinch but Kolinski pushes him off.
Rivera throws a head kick that Kolinski semi-blocks.
Rivera darts in and clinches Kolinski up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolinski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rivera's efforts to push away.
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kolinski.
Rivera tries to pull guard but Kolinski holds him up against the cage and eventually Rivera drops back down to his feet.
Rivera is trying to break the clinch but Kolinski has him pressed against the cage.
Rivera is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kolinski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rivera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kolinski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kolinski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kolinski wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivera won't allow Kolinski to get back to his feet.
Kolinski could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kolinski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera trying to control but Kolinski is working from the bottom.
Kolinski trying to control the position here.
Rivera tries to free his leg and advance position but Kolinski is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rivera wants to clinch up but Kolinski keeps it at a distance.
Kolinski throws a leg kick but Rivera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rivera looks for a takedown but Kolinski sprawls well.
Rivera tries to clinch there but Kolinski circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kolinski is fending him off so far but Rivera persists. Nope, Kolinski circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kolinski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rivera.
Kolinski digs a right hand into Rivera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rivera's gas tank.
Kolinski is struggling to control the position.
Kolinski prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kolinski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kolinski.
Rivera tries to pull guard but Kolinski won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Glenn Rivera will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kolinski.
Kolinski has a takedown stuffed.
Kolinski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rivera tries to avoid it but Kolinski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rivera to the ground. Rivera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Kolinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivera tries to clinch but Kolinski is having none of it.
Rivera shoots in looking for a takedown. Kolinski tries to sprawl out of it but Rivera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kolinski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kolinski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kolinski moves into the clinch successfully.
Rivera lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolinski stalling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kolinski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kolinski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rivera.
Kolinski goes for a takedown attempt but Rivera pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kolinski shoots in but Rivera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rivera wants to clinch.
Rivera has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kolinski is fending him off so far but Rivera persists. Nope, Kolinski circles away and we're back to standing.
Rivera shoots in but no luck this time.
Kolinski swinging wildly here.
Kolinski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rivera tries to avoid it but Kolinski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rivera to the ground. Rivera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Kolinski or perhaps it was just good defense by Rivera which made him look bad.
Rivera tries to clinch there but Kolinski circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolinski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rivera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kolinski somewhat.
Rivera shoots in for a double leg but Kolinski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rivera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kolinski moves away.
Kolinski fails to land the takedown.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown but Kolinski shows good takedown defense.
Rivera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kolinski.
Rivera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rivera fails with the takedown.
Rivera stuffs the takedown attempt from Kolinski. Kolinski gets slowly back to his feet.
Rivera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kolinski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rivera circles away.
Rivera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kolinski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pete Kolinski will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kolinski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kolinski as he avoids it easily.
Rivera doesn't manage to clinch there - Kolinski circles away.
Rivera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kolinski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kolinski moves into the clinch.
Kolinski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kolinski tries for a takedown but Rivera manages to get underhooks.
Kolinski takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera prevents Kolinski from breaking the clinch.
Kolinski just leaning against Rivera, taking a breather.
Kolinski looking for a takedown.
Rivera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kolinski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pete Kolinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Rivera.
Rivera wants a takedown but no success here.
Kolinski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kolinski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rivera tries to land knees in the clinch but Kolinski avoids the damage to the body.
Kolinski pulls guard.
Kolinski controlling Rivera's posture.
Kolinski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolinski working for a triangle but Rivera defends it easily.
Kolinski keeping moving, preventing Rivera from controlling successfully.
Rivera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rivera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rivera stopping the sweep attempt from Kolinski.
Kolinski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kolinski throws the kick towards the body but Rivera avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera lands a jab-cross combination.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kolinski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kolinski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rivera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kolinski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kolinski tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Kolinski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kolinski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Kolinski!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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