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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leon Witcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leon Witcher had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Leon Witcher has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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180 cm
25
167 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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154 cm
19
164 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leon Witcher! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nathan Silver! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silver. Witcher walks into a left hand.
It looks like Leon Witcher has been cut. Silver missing with a left hand there. Witcher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Silver scores with a body shot.
Silver misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Silver misses with a few strikes there.
Silver digs a good hook to Witcher's body.
Silver lands a nice leg kick that just misses Witcher's sensitive parts. Silver scores with the left hand. Witcher knows he should have avoided that one. Witcher on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Silver lands a jab.
Witcher is rocked! Witcher drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Witcher controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Witcher looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Silver is avoiding damage well.
A lull in the action here.
Leon Witcher has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Silver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Witcher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Witcher takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Nathan Silver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silver moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Witcher takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Silver cracks the inside of Witcher's front leg. Witcher is breathing heavily. Silver cracks Witcher with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Witcher looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Silver finish him?
Oh Witcher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Silver circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Witcher tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Silver wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nathan Silver! Jumping up and down and very excited, Nathan Silver waved his t-shirt featuring //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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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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FIGHT
RATING
90% |
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