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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Ballantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mountain Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Ballantine could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mountain Rivera's chin.
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274 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Ballantine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 51 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mountain Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera clinches up with Ballantine and pushes him back against the cage.
Rivera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ballantine pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ballantine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ballantine tries to clinch but Rivera moves out of range.
Rivera shoots in for a double leg but Ballantine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ballantine throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rivera was covering up waiting for the punch and Ballantine finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rivera is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ballantine presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Rivera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bill Ballantine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mountain Rivera.
Rivera wants a takedown but no success here.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ballantine is defending well for now.
Ballantine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Rivera - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ballantine is pressed up against the cage. Rivera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ballantine down to the mat. Ballantine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ballantine as he avoids it easily.
Rivera has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ballantine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ballantine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ballantine wants it to stay on the feet.
Rivera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ballantine defends well and Rivera ends up having to push Ballantine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ballantine.
Rivera landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rivera has Ballantine pressed against the cage, preventing Ballantine from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rivera pushes Ballantine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rivera is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ballantine is trying to break free.
A right hand to the body from Rivera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivera tries for a takedown but Ballantine manages to get underhooks.
Rivera wants a takedown but no success here.
Ballantine jumps guard but Rivera stands there with Ballantine around his waist. Ballantine gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rivera is trying to pull guard but Ballantine turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ballantine avoids it.
Ballantine drags the fight down to the ground.
Rivera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Ballantine keeps moving.
Rivera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine looking for a sweep. Not yet Ballantine, not yet.
Ballantine keeping moving, preventing Rivera from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mountain Rivera.
Rivera leaves Ballantine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rivera shoots for a double leg takedown but Ballantine sprawls well. He's pushed Rivera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rivera.
Ballantine swinging wildly here.
Rivera fails with a takedown attempt.
Rivera avoids the head kick by Ballantine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rivera.
Ballantine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rivera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ballantine tries to bum rush Rivera with a series of wild strikes but Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rivera darts in looking for a takedown but Ballantine gets double underhooks and turns Rivera into the cage.
Rivera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rivera jumps guard but Ballantine turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ballantine managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
Rivera jumps guard but Ballantine stands there with Rivera around his waist. Rivera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rivera pulls guard effortlessly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mountain Rivera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rivera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ballantine's waist but Ballantine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rivera off to one side.
Rivera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ballantine counters with a head kick. That will keep Rivera thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ballantine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rivera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the head but Ballantine blocks with his arms.
Rivera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bill Ballantine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mountain Rivera.
Rivera is trying to pull guard but Ballantine has him pressed against the cage.
Rivera looking to throw knees to the head but Ballantine is blocking nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rivera as Ballantine tries to tie him up.
Rivera just leaning against Ballantine, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ballantine lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rivera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ballantine is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rivera trying to land knees to the body.
Rivera jumps guard but Ballantine stands there with Rivera around his waist. Rivera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rivera is trying to drag Ballantine to the mat but Ballantine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rivera has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ballantine regains guard immediately.
Ballantine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivera is one step ahead there.
Rivera stays in close to Ballantine's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera trying to control but Ballantine is working from the bottom.
Rivera content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivera trying to control but Ballantine is working from the bottom.
Ballantine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rivera is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ballantine trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ballantine fails with the takedown.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ballantine closes the distance and clinches up with Rivera, looking for a takedown. Ballantine pushes Rivera against the cage but Rivera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Ballantine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ballantine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rivera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rivera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ballantine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rivera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ballantine sprawls well initially but Rivera persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rivera throwing shots but Ballantine is blocking nicely.
Rivera is trying to work for a kimura but Ballantine is defending well.
Ballantine is positioning himself well to prevent Rivera advancing to mount.
Rivera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ballantine keeps working.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivera is thwarting Ballantine's attempts to control the position.
Rivera is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mountain Rivera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rivera closes the distance and clinches up with Ballantine, looking for a takedown. Rivera pushes Ballantine against the cage but Ballantine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rivera.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ballantine as he jumps to the side.
Bill Ballantine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mountain Rivera.
Ballantine lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rivera backs up against the cage.
It looks like Mountain Rivera has been cut.
Ballantine throws a body shot but no joy.
Rivera tries to clinch up but Ballantine circles away and keeps his distance.
Rivera fails to land the takedown.
Rivera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ballantine defends it nicely.
Rivera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A clash of legs there as Rivera blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballantine looks to land a combination but Rivera avoids it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rivera or perhaps it was just good defense by Ballantine, which made it look bad.
A big head kick from Ballantine and Rivera is sent sprawling to the canvas!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ballantine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ballantine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ballantine cracks Rivera with a solid left hand.
Rivera keeping moving, preventing Ballantine from controlling successfully.
Ballantine cracks Rivera with a solid left hand.
Rivera is rocked!
Ballantine trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ballantine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rivera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rivera pulls Ballantine in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rivera has his feet on Ballantine's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rivera blocks a head kick by Ballantine.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Ballantine! Rivera is out on his feet! Ballantine rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Rivera is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Rivera is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Ballantine!
Bill Ballantine thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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