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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfred Drouin (ranked 2161 p4p, 2971 weight class) and William Riker (ranked 241 p4p, 311 weight class). Drouin comes into the arena with Bones - GraveyardGod blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 cm 24 264 5 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm 22 265 4 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling Excellent boxer Very strong |
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Good wrestler Decent boxing Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfred Drouin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Riker! The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Riker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Drouin throws a sloppy body shot
and Riker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Drouin! Riker scoring with punches from side control. Riker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Drouin some visible discomfort.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Riker has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Drouin wants to get back to his feet but Riker drags him back down. Drouin is letting Riker control him for a moment. Riker lands a nice forearm strike. Riker controls the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Riker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Drouin some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action! Drouin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Riker has just dragged him back down to the mat. Riker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Drouin on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Drouin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Riker tries to advance to mount but Drouin denies him. Riker cracks Drouin with a big elbow. Drouin is pushing Riker's head away, looking to escape. Riker manages to hold on to the position though. Riker is trying to get an arm triangle but Drouin is defending well. Riker working the head and body with strikes. Check out the look on Riker's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Drouin pushes Riker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Riker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Riker wants to control but Drouin is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Riker grinds an elbow into Drouin's temple. Riker prevents Drouin from escaping the position. Riker working the body and head with strikes. Drouin pushes Riker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Riker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Riker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Riker landing a few strikes. Riker moves into full mount! Riker with good strikes from the mount here!
Drouin is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A big strike lands for Riker! That's really hurt Drouin and he's turned his back - Riker keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Riker jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Riker! William Riker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
45% |
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