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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivers has chosen hed(pe)- Bartender as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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176 cm
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185 lbs
17 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Aiden Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rivers wants to sweep here but Bang controlling him for the moment.
Rivers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bang is aware though and is defending well.
Bang decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bang misses the shot to the body.
Rivers looks to land a left hand but Bang moved out of range nicely.
Ryan Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang throws a series of punches but Rivers avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Bang.
Rivers throws a hook but Bang blocks it.
Bang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rivers's waist but Rivers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bang off to one side.
A left and a right from Bang both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers misses with a looping left.
Bang blocks a head kick by Rivers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang lands with a good body shot.
Rivers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivers.
A punch combination from Bang misses.
Bang tries a head kick but it misses.
Rivers throws out a leg kick but Bang moves out of range and Rivers only half commits.
Nice takedown defense from Bang. No joy for Rivers on that attempt.
Rivers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Rivers misses.
Rivers wants to slow Bang down by chopping away at his legs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rivers.
Bang blocks a jab.
Bang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rivers counters with a single leg into guard. Bang didn't expect that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rivers is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bang is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bang has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rivers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bang wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
Rivers is trying to keep Bang in close.
Rivers is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rivers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bang is one step ahead there.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing Bang from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryan Bang just wasn't active enough.
Bang misses with a low kick.
Bang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rivers takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Aiden Rivers has been cut.
Rivers misses with a double jab.
Bang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bang shoots in looking for a takedown but Rivers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A big right from Rivers misses.
Bang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bang misses with a series of wild punches.
Rivers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bang enables Rivers to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rivers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rivers trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom.
Rivers throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rivers trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom.
Rivers looking to sit in guard and control but Bang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rivers has momentary wrist control but Bang slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ryan Bang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aiden Rivers's cut.
That's time! Bang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Bang scores with a four punch combination!
Bang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rivers's calf.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rivers is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bang throws a series of punches but Rivers avoids them all with ease.
Bang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bang needs to keep his hands up - Rivers had a free shot at his head there.
Bang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bang throws a series of punches but Rivers avoids them all with ease.
Bang throws a right and a left that Rivers avoids nicely.
Ryan Bang is winning the standup battle so far.
Rivers is looking to score with low kicks.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rivers enables Bang to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rivers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bang is one step ahead there.
Bang wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bang is trying to stand.
Bang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang wants to hold on but Rivers pushes him away.
Rivers thowing shots but they're missing.
Rivers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bang is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rivers working the ground and pound effectively.
Rivers goes for an armbar but Bang turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bang.
Rivers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bang is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rivers is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
Bang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rivers tries to free his leg and advance position but Bang is retaining full guard.
Rivers throwing strikes from guard but Bang blocks nicely.
Rivers throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rivers creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bang is trying to control Rivers's posture but Rivers avoids it.
Rivers misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bang is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Rivers's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang regains half guard, as Rivers was trying to land strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivers is looking to take a break and control but Bang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden Rivers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aiden Rivers's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rivers scores with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Rivers. Those never looked like landing.
Rivers tries to score with a low kick but Bang moves his leg out of the way.
Rivers throws a jab when Bang was well out of range.
A big right from Rivers misses.
A solid body kick from Bang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Rivers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bang shoots in for a takedown but Rivers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bang shoots in but no luck this time.
Rivers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bang slips a jab and a cross from Rivers.
Bang checks a low kick from Rivers.
Bang scores with a nice right hand.
Bang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rivers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Rivers.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rivers is defended easily by Bang.
Bang avoids the body shot from Rivers.
Rivers avoids the head kick by Bang.
Rivers feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bang is trying to control the position but Rivers postures up.
Rivers looking to pass the guard.
Rivers trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bang controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rivers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryan Bang just wasn't active enough.
Bang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bang misses with a takedown
and Rivers counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bang shoots for a double leg takedown but Rivers sprawls well. He's pushed Bang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rivers moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers moves away from the strike by Bang.
Bang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rivers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers scores with a jab. Bang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab from Rivers.
Bang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rivers.
A leg kick checked by Bang.
Rivers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bang shoots in but no luck this time.
Rivers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rivers scores with a nice right hand.
Bang is rocked!
Rivers throws a jab but it's blocked by Bang.
Oh Bang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bang throws a combination that misses
and Rivers counters with a huge left! Bang is in big trouble! He's backing up but Rivers isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bang from any more damage. A dominating finish by Rivers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aiden Rivers!
During a confident post fight interview, Aiden Rivers thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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