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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Rosa Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Biggum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrone Biggum will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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150 cm
23
130 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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181 cm
26
143 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Rosa Rivera! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrone Biggum! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rivera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Rivera finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rivera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Biggum circles away quickly and effectively. Good work by Biggum as he checks the leg kick. A nice leg kick lands there from Rivera. Rivera swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Rivera.
Pablo Rosa Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Biggum shoots in for a takedown but Rivera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rivera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Rivera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Biggum sees it coming and avoids it easily. Rivera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Biggum's hands.
It looks like Tyrone Biggum has been cut. Rivera misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rivera throws out a leg kick but Biggum moves out of range and Rivera only half commits. Biggum closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rivera to the mat! Rivera manages to get full guard. Biggum got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rivera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Biggum has managed to get both his arms back between Rivera's legs - danger averted. Rivera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rivera has his foot on Biggum's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Biggum works his way back into a safe position though. Rivera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Biggum can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Rivera is breathing heavily. Biggum is pushing down on Rivera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rivera is fighting to maintain full guard but Biggum has managed to sneak the leg through. Biggum is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rivera! Biggum with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Biggum manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rivera to take his back! Rivera tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Biggum is riding his opponent, not letting Rivera buck him off. Biggum has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Rivera! Can he survive? No! He's out! Biggum gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyrone Biggum! Tyrone Biggum is the new bantamweight champion!
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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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FIGHT
RATING
57% |
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