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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kamren Rivera (ranked 3523 p4p, 3390 weight class) and Ben Lauzon (ranked 443 p4p, 433 weight class). Kamren Rivera has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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185 cm 19 185 1 - 2 - 0 |
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170 cm 20 180 1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Great low kicks Granite chin |
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Powerful takedowns Brawler Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamren Rivera! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Lauzon! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rivera leaves Lauzon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Rivera scores with a head kick. Lauzon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. An inside leg kick lands from Rivera. Lauzon shoots in but Rivera avoids the takedown attempt easily. Rivera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rivera wants it to stay on the feet. Kamren Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon. Lauzon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rivera defends it nicely. Rivera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lauzon has a takedown stuffed. Lauzon tries for a takedown but Rivera circles away easily and Lauzon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've been told by Rivera's head coaches at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY LAS VEGAS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lauzon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rivera is fending him off so far but Lauzon persists. Nope, Rivera circles away and we're back to standing. Lauzon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown enabling Rivera to counter with a crisp jab. Lauzon takes a shot right to the bread basket. Lauzon shoots in and drives through. Rivera sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lauzon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Lauzon looks winded! Rivera lands a big head kick that sends Lauzon tumbling to the mat! Rivera takes a step backwards and waves Lauzon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lauzon is rocked!
It looks like Ben Lauzon has been cut. Rivera connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Lauzon covering up! Rivera comes in with a big uppercut and Lauzon goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kamren Rivera! A victorious Kamren Rivera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
78% |
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