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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dale Harengody (ranked 4462 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mountain Rivera (ranked 8550 p4p, 0 weight class). Mountain Rivera is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 cm
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230 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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197 cm
54
274 lbs
32 - 97 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dale Harengody! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
32 - 97 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mountain Rivera! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Harengody throws a combination. Rivera tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Rivera gets caught flat footed, as Harengody shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harengody accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Rivera has his hands on Harengody's head, controlling the position. Harengody postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Harengody in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Rivera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Rivera wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Rivera wants to sweep but no luck. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harengody postures up.
Harengody is in close to Rivera's body, working some short punches and elbows. Rivera is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Rivera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Harengody might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Harengody is looking to work some ground and pound but Rivera has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Harengody wants to stand and escape but instead Rivera has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Rivera trying to control the position from guard on top but Harengody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rivera is looking to work some ground and pound but Harengody has wrist control. Harengody keeping moving, preventing Rivera from controlling successfully. Harengody wants to sweep here but Rivera controlling him for the moment. Rivera wants to control from the top but Harengody keeps moving. Harengody knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rivera on the ground. Harengody wants to stand up but Rivera is controlling him. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rivera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Harengody tries to land a sweep but no joy. Rivera throwing strikes but missing. Rivera is fighting to break Harengody's control of his arms but Harengody is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Rivera trying to control the position from guard on top but Harengody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Harengody closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rivera quickly recovers to half guard. Harengody lands with a punch from half guard. Rivera is pressing down on Harengody's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Rivera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Rivera looks winded! Harengody throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Harengody with a flurry of punches that miss. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rivera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harengody. Rivera tries to land a sweep but no joy. Harengody wants to stand but Rivera has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Harengody throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Harengody slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Rivera trying to control the position.
Harengody wants to stand but Rivera is controlling his posture from full guard. Harengody gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Harengody looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. A jab from Harengody finds it's way through Rivera's defenses. Harengody catches Rivera napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Rivera to the canvas!
Rivera is rocked! Harengody stands up over Rivera, holding on to his feet. Harengody throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Rivera is out cold! Harengody lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dale Harengody!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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