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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bang Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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188 cm
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212 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bang Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leon Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bang throws a hook but Rivers blocks it.
Rivers throws a jab but it's blocked by Bang.
Rivers shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bang's guard.
Rivers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rivers throws a strike but Bang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bang would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rivers is trying to keep Bang in close.
Bang wants to pass the guard but Rivers is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers wants to control the position but Bang says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rivers is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rivers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bang missing with a left hand there. Rivers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bang throws a leg kick but Rivers checks it.
Some wild striking there from Bang.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rivers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bang Bang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivers shoots for a double leg takedown but Bang sprawls well. He's pushed Rivers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bang Bang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Rivers.
Rivers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bang but Bang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bang lands a nice shot that snaps Rivers's head back.
Rivers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivers.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Rivers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rivers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bang circles away.
Rivers misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rivers is defended easily by Bang.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rivers.
Bang stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rivers.
Rivers looks gassed!
Bang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang takes a swing at Rivers's ribcage but misses.
A left and a right from Rivers both land. Nice combination.
Bang drops Rivers with a beautiful combination! Rivers stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bang is looking for the KO!
Rivers is rocked!
It looks like Leon Rivers has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang connects with a nice cross there... Rivers is looking wobbly and Bang recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Rivers to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Bang jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bang Bang!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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