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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikai Arcisais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Astrud Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Astrud Rivera told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikai Arcisais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Astrud Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arcisais tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Arcisais, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rivera misses with a head kick.
Arcisais throws a series of punches but Rivera avoids them all with ease.
Arcisais throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arcisais throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Arcisais misses.
Rivera moves into range and clinches up with Arcisais.
Arcisais has Rivera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rivera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rivera gets control of Arcisais's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rivera will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivera has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Arcisais off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Arcisais throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Astrud Rivera has been cut.
Arcisais throws a head kick that misses.
Rivera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lull in the action here.
Arcisais gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Arcisais actively working from the bottom here.
Rivera wants to free his trapped foot but Arcisais is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Arcisais looking for submissions off his back.
Rivera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Arcisais looking for a kimura from the bottom but Rivera passes into side control!
Rivera lands a nice forearm strike.
Arcisais is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Arcisais avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arcisais tries a head kick but it misses.
Arcisais throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rivera.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arcisais is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arcisais is breathing heavily.
Rivera slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rivera gets to his feet - Arcisais follows without any prompting.
Arcisais misses with a double jab
and Rivera counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rivera trying to control but Arcisais is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rivera drops back looking for a leg! Arcisais is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arcisais manages to kick Rivera off! Rivera jumps back into Arcisais's guard.
Arcisais looking for a guillotine here but Rivera defends easily.
Rivera slips nicely into half guard.
Arcisais looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rivera moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Arcisais.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rivera shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rivera works his foot free and advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivera has control of Arcisais's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Arcisais regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arcisais regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Astrud Rivera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Astrud Rivera's cut.
That's time! Arcisais's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Arcisais throws a head kick that misses.
Arcisais lands a high kick!
Arcisais throws a lazy head kick
and Rivera counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Arcisais looking for a guillotine here but Rivera defends easily.
Arcisais is looking for a triangle here but Rivera uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Astrud Rivera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lull in the action here.
Arcisais tries to improve position but can't.
Arcisais sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rivera controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcisais looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rivera trying to control the pace.
Arcisais is looking for a sweep. Rivera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rivera slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Astrud Rivera was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rivera darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Arcisais is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rivera pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arcisais actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Rivera 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.
Arcisais looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rivera seems to be looking for submissions.
Rivera seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Arcisais wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Arcisais is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Arcisais rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rivera with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rivera lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rivera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Arcisais actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera is working for a kimura but Arcisais is defending it quite comfortably.
Rivera decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Mikai Arcisais is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arcisais tries to sprawl but Rivera drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arcisais looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rivera wants to take a breather but Arcisais is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arcisais looking for submissions off his back.
Arcisais is staying active underneath Rivera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Astrud Rivera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Astrud Rivera's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Arcisais tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arcisais displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rivera.
Arcisais misses with a head kick.
Arcisais misses with a head kick.
Rivera blocks a head kick by Arcisais.
Mikai Arcisais seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera shoots in and bounces Arcisais off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Arcisais throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rivera is pushing down on Arcisais's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arcisais is fighting to maintain full guard but Rivera has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rivera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rivera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rivera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arcisais won't allow Rivera to pass to mount.
Rivera working the head and body with strikes.
Arcisais is not content to let Rivera control the position.
Arcisais looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rivera pushes past his half guard into mount!
Rivera controlling the position easily from mount.
Rivera lands a big elbow.
Arcisais is desperately trying to improve his position but Rivera has a good base and remains in mount.
Rivera controlling the position easily from mount.
Arcisais is desperately trying to improve his position but Rivera has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera controlling from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OK we're going to have a standup here. Astrud Rivera hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Arcisais throws a lazy head kick
and Rivera counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Arcisais can't keep his opponent in guard - Rivera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rivera controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rivera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rivera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arcisais is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rivera pulls his head out easily.
Rivera working over Arcisais with some ground and pound. Arcisais looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rivera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Arcisais is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rivera pulls his head out easily.
Arcisais looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rivera decides to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera shoots in and bounces Arcisais off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rivera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivera gets to his feet - Arcisais follows without any prompting.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arcisais throws a series of punches but Rivera moves out of range.
Arcisais throws a series of punches but Rivera avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Astrud Rivera really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Astrud Rivera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rivera is looking to clinch.
Rivera gets a double leg takedown into Arcisais's guard.
Arcisais has his foot on Rivera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rivera works his way back into a safe position though.
Arcisais is looking for a triangle but Rivera pushes his legs off easily.
Rivera works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Arcisais is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rivera pulls his head out easily.
Rivera working Arcisais over with strikes.
Rivera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Arcisais looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rivera is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Arcisais!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcisais keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rivera controlling from mount.
Arcisais taking shots to the head.
Rivera controlling his opponent.
Rivera landing strikes, looking to finish!
Arcisais defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rivera.
Rivera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arcisais is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arcisais can't escape the position.
Arcisais is bucking up trying to escape but Rivera cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rivera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rivera connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rivera pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Arcisais is looking to improve his position but Rivera isn't that keen on the idea.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rivera with the ground and pound from mount.
Rivera moves to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arcisais is keeping busy.
Rivera scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Arcisais is looking for a way out.
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.
Rivera trying to control.
Arcisais tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Arcisais keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arcisais sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Arcisais with the active half guard here but Rivera passes nicely into side control.
Rivera happy to just control the position for now.
Arcisais is looking to regain half guard here but Rivera keeps moving and retains side control.
Arcisais trying to remain calm as Rivera controls from the top position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arcisais is trying to work for a sweep but Rivera has mounted him!
Arcisais regains half guard.
Arcisais is in trouble now - Rivera has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Astrud Rivera dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Astrud Rivera's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Rivera avoids the head kick by Arcisais.
Arcisais fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arcisais misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rivera avoids the head kick by Arcisais.
Rivera tries to clinch but Arcisais moves out of range.
Rivera swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Arcisais throws a head kick that misses.
A left and a right from Rivera both land. Nice combination.
Rivera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rivera wants to clinch.
Arcisais gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rivera to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rivera stands up over Arcisais, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcisais is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rivera defends well.
Rivera stands and throws Arcisais's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rivera looks up at the clock and then as Arcisais takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rivera smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rivera is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Arcisais looking for a sweep but Rivera has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rivera dominating with strikes here.
Rivera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera dominating with strikes here.
Arcisais is trying desperately to improve position.
Well,Arcisais is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Rivera looking to control but Arcisais is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arcisais wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Arcisais is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rivera's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Arcisais breaks Rivera's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivera throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rivera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arcisais manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arcisais is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arcisais has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rivera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rivera with a nice head shot there.
Rivera stands and steps away. Arcisais gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Arcisais throws a nice head kick!
Arcisais misses with a double jab.
Rivera feints and as Arcisais raises his hands in defense, Rivera changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rivera is working Arcisais over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rivera works over Arcisais with some ground and pound from guard.
Rivera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arcisais had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rivera defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arcisais being controlled here, momentarily.
Rivera stands up from Arcisais's guard - Rivera perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rivera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Arcisais did well to prevent Rivera getting side control.
Mikai Arcisais has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arcisais actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in half guard, Rivera seems content to control.
Astrud Rivera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arcisais missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Astrud 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Astrud Rivera!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Astrud Rivera!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Astrud Rivera!
Astrud Rivera wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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