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Koch destroys Rivera with WEC ‘kick of the night’
Seconds after his short battle against Francisco Rivera, Erik Koch slapped his shins. If he had the flexibility, a kiss…
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Seconds after his short battle against Francisco Rivera, Erik Koch slapped his shins. If he had the flexibility, a kiss to each leg would’ve been more appropriate. The lanky featherweight came out looking to land a big head kick and did so in the first two minutes of the fight. He drilled his opponent on the chin and Rivera went down hard. Koch jumped on top to land a few hammer fists but it was over. Referee Steve Mazzagatti saved Rivera at 1:36 of the first round.
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