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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Gelfen (ranked 723 p4p, 99 weight class) and Ryan Riggs (ranked 1002 p4p, 132 weight class). Ryan Riggs told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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275 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
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286 lbs
17 - 8 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie Gelfen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryan Riggs!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Gelfen misses.
Riggs flicks out a counter leg kick but Gelfen steps away.
Riggs checks the leg kick.
Gelfen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gelfen connects with a jab.
It looks like Ryan Riggs has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Riggs looks to throw the jab but Gelfen is out of range.
Riggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Riggs misses with a body shot.
Riggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riggs lands a right hook to the body.
Riggs connects with a crisp jab.
Gelfen ducks right into an uppercut from Riggs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gelfen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Riggs avoids the head kick by Gelfen.
Gelfen scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riggs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gelfen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Riggs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gelfen circles away.
Gelfen avoids the body shot from Riggs.
Gelfen is looking for a counter combo.
Gelfen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riggs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs misses the shot to the body.
Gelfen tries a head kick but it misses.
Riggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gelfen was well out of range. Poor timing from Riggs.
Gelfen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gelfen clobbers Riggs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Riggs is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gelfen rather than just go for the knockout.
Gelfen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Riggs avoids the body shot from Gelfen.
Riggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Gelfen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Riggs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gelfen walks into a straight right hand from Riggs.
Riggs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gelfen at a distance.
Riggs gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
Riggs thows a huge punch but Gelfen dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Riggs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Riggs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gelfen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Riggs drops an elbow to the side of Gelfen's head.
Gelfen trying to hold on to Riggs's head to control him but Riggs postures up.
Riggs lands with a punch from half guard.
Riggs is thwarting Gelfen's attempts to control the position.
Riggs lands strikes from half guard.
Riggs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Riggs lands with a punch from half guard.
Gelfen looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gelfen has his hands clasped together around Riggs's back. He's all about the action.
Riggs thows a huge punch but Gelfen dodges it nicely.
Riggs works his foot free and advances to mount.
Riggs looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gelfen tries to hold on but Riggs pushes him away.
Riggs postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gelfen looks a forlorn figure.
Riggs with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riggs looking to finish Gelfen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gelfen!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Gelfen badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Riggs around the waist but Riggs pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Riggs is the winner by TKO! Riggs jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Riggs!
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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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