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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 29
Date: May 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rivera.
Rivera trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rivera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rivera looks up at the clock and then as Smith takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rivera smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rivera on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smith's legs.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Rivera goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rivera but great work by Smith.#T1#
Rivera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rivera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith wants to stand but Rivera has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rivera tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Rivera trying to control from the bottom.
Smith wants to stand up but Rivera has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivera keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Rivera is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Smith really is a fat lump.
Rivera is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Smith 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. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rivera is not content to let Smith control the position.
Rivera keeping control of the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
Smith wants to control but Rivera is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rivera to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rivera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Smith tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rivera controls his leg.
Smith stalling. #T4##SUB2#
Rivera has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Smith. Oh but Rivera has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Smith goes limp - he's gone! Rivera jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Rivera! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 20
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones lands a body shot.
#TD#
Rivera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Rivera defends easily.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Rivera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1##SUB2#
Jones working for a triangle but Rivera defends it easily.
Rivera trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rivera passes into half guard.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rivera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Rivera is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Rivera seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rivera is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Rivera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Rivera.
Jones felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rivera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones is staying active underneath Rivera, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
We've been hearing that Rivera has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Rivera wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Rivera sits in half guard. #SUB#
Rivera is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Jones to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Rivera tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard. #T4#
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Rivera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Jones is trying to keep Rivera in close.
#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rivera stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.#SUB2#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rivera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rivera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivera is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivera forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Rivera dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rivera shoots and misses #CL2#
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Rivera lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rivera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Rivera uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Rivera has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Rivera seems unphased.
Rivera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rivera tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Rivera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Jones.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.#T1#
Rivera tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Rivera.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rivera takes a shot to the head.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Rivera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Rivera feinted with a counter takedown.
Good shot there by Jones.#ROC2#Rivera is rocked!
Jones connects with the punch.
Oh Rivera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones cracks Rivera with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Rivera tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Jones pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Rivera is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Jones! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Rivera clinches.
Rivera being controlled against the cage.
Rivera tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Rivera tightens his grip and picks Pereira up, before dumping him to the ground. Pereira manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Pereira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rivera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rivera trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom.
Rivera tries to free his leg and advance position but Pereira is retaining full guard.
Rivera scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira wants to hit a sweep here but Rivera passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pereira there!
Rivera lands a nice shot to the head. #T1#
Rivera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pereira is looking to escape. #SUB#
Rivera jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pereira is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pereira and Rivera has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Rivera goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pereira rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rivera's guard! Nice work there by Pereira!
Rivera looking to control.
Pereira sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rivera's guard.
Rivera tries to roll over but Pereira keeps him under control.
Pereira tries to stand and escape but Rivera is controlling the position.
Rivera is not content to let Pereira control the position.
Pereira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Rivera is looking for a sweep. Pereira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pereira is looking to take a break and control but Rivera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rivera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pereira tries to pass to full mount but Rivera defends it.
Pereira wants to take a breather but Rivera is having none of it. #SUB2#
Pereira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rivera defends it well.
Rivera wants to improve his position but Pereira is controlling well.
Rivera is staying active underneath Pereira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rivera flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rivera is looking for a sweep. Pereira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Pereira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rivera's head.
Rivera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rivera wants to sweep here but Pereira controlling him for the moment.
Pereira slips nicely into half guard.
Rivera tries to roll over but Pereira keeps him under control.#SUB#
Rivera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pereira prevents Rivera from improving his position.#T4#
Pereira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivera keeps working.
Pereira working Rivera over with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rivera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pereira 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 looking to control.
Rivera wants to sweep here but Pereira controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Rivera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pereira defends well.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivera has a closed guard, preventing Pereira from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Antonio Rivera will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Rivera scores with a takedown into Pereira's guard.
Rivera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pereira is keeping the position for now.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving.
Pereira trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Pereira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivera is one step ahead there.
Pereira trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera prevents Pereira from getting back to his feet.
Antonio Rivera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivera trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom. #T1#
Rivera looking to sit in guard and control but Pereira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pereira tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivera is retaining full guard.
Rivera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Rivera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rivera wants to sweep but no luck.
Pereira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pereira looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Pereira trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pereira trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Rivera is trying to control the position but Pereira postures up.
Pereira scoring with some ground and pound.
Pereira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pereira wants to stand but Rivera is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rivera trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Pereira shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rivera's guard.#T3##SUB#
Rivera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pereira defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rivera is trying to control the position but Pereira postures up.
Rivera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rivera controls Pereira momentarily but Pereira frees himself.
Pereira is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rivera wants to sweep here but Pereira controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Pereira has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rivera to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pereira is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rivera pulls down on the head and he's put Pereira to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Antonio Rivera! |
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