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ENIGMA 67 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lathem McGuire (ranked 5311 p4p, 4109 weight class) and Abdo Farah (ranked 610 p4p, 517 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lathem McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abdo Farah!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from McGuire does no damage.
Farah is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McGuire with a body shot.
McGuire throws the kick towards the body but Farah avoids it.
McGuire looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Farah uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Farah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Farah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Farah lands a slapping body shot.
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Farah moves out of range.
Farah follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farah.
McGuire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Farah loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
McGuire feints and then cracks Farah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Farah down.
Farah throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Farah's leg but Farah calmly moves out of range.
Farah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lathem McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
McGuire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuire on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farah misses the shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from McGuire.
 It looks like Abdo Farah has been cut.
Farah throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Farah circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire digs a good body shot into Farah's ribs.
Farah connects with a solid leg kick.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Farah's head but Farah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Farah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Farah checks it.
McGuire takes a swing at Farah's ribcage but misses.
Farah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGuire lands a jab to the nose.
Farah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farah.
Farah throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Farah.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farah throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Farah.
Farah on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Farah flicks out a counter leg kick but McGuire steps away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farah. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farah loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Farah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuire displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Farah moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
Farah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Farah. That did some damage!
McGuire tries to work over Farah's front leg with a kick but Farah checks it.
Farah throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Farah throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Farah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farah takes one to the chin there.
McGuire rushes Farah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Farah blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Farah lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Farah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire tries a body shot but Farah blocks it.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Farah backwards.
Farah tries to circle away but McGuire has him pinned against the cage.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farah prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Farah tries to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling the position.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Farah controls his hands.
Farah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Farah breaks the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farah throws out the jab.
McGuire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Farahs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire misses with a two punch combination.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Farah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McGuire connects with a leg kick.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Farah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Farah misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGuire clinches up against the cage.
Farah breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farah lands a nice shot to the body.
Farah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lathem McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdo Farah's cut.
That's time! McGuire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Farah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire defending well as Farah loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Farah takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Farah walks into a stiff left hand from McGuire.
Donk. McGuire catches Farah right on the button with a cross.
Farah looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Farah.
Farah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lathem McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire tests Farah's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farah.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Farah pushes him off.
Farah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Farah backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farah lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGuire has managed to clinch.
Farah blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Farah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Farah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farah wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Farah working hard to break the clinch.
Farah tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire works on Farah's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire breaks the clinch.
A head kick by McGuire misses
and Farah counters with a leg kick.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Farah. That did some damage!
Farah slips a jab from McGuire.
Farah with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Farah's shoulder, as Farah tries to avoid the shot.
Farah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Farah checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGuire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Farah finds it's way round the side to connect with McGuire's head.
McGuire lands with a shot to the body.
McGuire misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Farah checks it.
Farah chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
McGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
Farah throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Farah moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Farah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Farah throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
Nice shot by McGuire.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Farah throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from McGuire.
Danga de danga de dang - McGuire scores with a four punch combination!
McGuire lands a jab.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Farah off balance momentarily.
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!
Farah throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farah can do to turn this around?
Farah connects with a jab.
Farah's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Farah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
Farah takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farah.
McGuire slips under a jab from Farah.
McGuire lands a nice looking body shot.
Farah shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Farah bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
McGuire lands a really nice looking cross but Farah seems unphased.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farah.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lathem McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abdo Farah's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McGuire falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Farah counter with a right hand.
 McGuire is rocked!
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oh McGuire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Farah drops McGuire with a naaaaasty hook - McGuire is in real trouble here! Farah dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdo Farah!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Sanchez (ranked 4091 p4p, 3520 weight class) and Adeboye Temidare (ranked 506 p4p, 437 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adeboye Temidare!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Temidare moved out of range nicely.
Temidare slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Temidare on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Temidare attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Temidare ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Temidare uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Temidare misses with a head kick.
Sanchez is looking to counter punch.
Temidare connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez defending well as Temidare loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez throwing a counter right hand but Temidare manages to avoid it.
Sanchez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Temidare keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Temidare shapes to counter with a head kick.
Temidare has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sanchez throws a hook but Temidare avoids it easily.
Sanchez lands a slapping body shot.
Temidare throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Temidare was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Temidare. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
A combination from Temidare does no damage.
Temidare takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Temidare was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Temidare takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Temidare throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Temidare.
Eddie Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Temidare sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez swings for the body but Temidare moves out of range.
Temidare throws a chopping leg kick but Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Temidare takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Temidare fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Temidare sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Temidare tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temidare defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
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!
Sanchez lands with a right hand.
Sanchez scores with a nice head shot.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Temidare follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Temidare pushes Sanchez away with a front kick.
Temidare uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
A little jabbing left from Temidare on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Temidare's head back.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Temidare has time to react.
Sanchez connects with a single shot there.
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
and Temidare counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Temidare will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Temidare staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Temidare.
Temidare lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temidare is looking to clinch.
Temidare wants to slow Sanchez down by chopping away at his legs.
Temidare uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Temidare on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Temidare tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Temidare throws a head kick that misses.
Temidare lands a jab-cross combination.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Temidare steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Temidare avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Temidare throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Sanchez misses
and Temidare counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Temidare thumps Sanchez with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Temidare rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Temidare misses with a knee to the head.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Temidares head.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez connects with a single shot there.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Temidare.
Sanchez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Temidare looks for the body kick but Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez swings for the body but Temidare moves out of range.
Sanchez lands the left hand.
Temidare fails with an attempt to clinch.
Temidare has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Sanchez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Temidare shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Temidare wants to counter the offense by Sanchez and move into the clinch position.
Temidare misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Temidare's hands.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Temidare slips the punch.
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
and Temidare counters with a head kick.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Temidare flicks out a counter leg kick but Sanchez steps away.
Temidare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez punishes Temidare's body with a nice straight punch.
Temidare throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez lands with a shot to the body.
Temidare tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez gets tackled into the cage by Temidare. Temidare maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temidare with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Temidare can do to turn this around?
Temidare slips a jab from Sanchez.
Temidare is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Temidare.
Eddie Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez takes a swing at Temidare's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Sanchez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sanchez.
Temidare moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Temidare misses with a double jab
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Temidare chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Temidare moved out of range.
Temidare tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez swings for the body but Temidare moves out of range.
Temidare replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sanchez blocks it well.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Temidare looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Temidare throws a leg kick
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
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!
Sanchez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Temidare throws out a leg kick but Sanchez moves out of range and Temidare only half commits.
Temidare moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Temidare uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Temidare steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Temidare doesn't seem bothered though.
Temidare takes one to the chin there.
Temidare uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Sanchez clobbers Temidare with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Temidare staying out of range there.
Temidare wants to counter with a clinch but Sanchez pushes him away.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Temidare.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temidare bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez backing away here, and Temidare unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Temidare avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Temidare.
Temidare uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Temidare slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Temidare lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Temidare throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Temidare.
Temidare missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Temidare throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanchez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanchez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Temidare's shoulder, as Temidare tries to avoid the shot.
Temidare tries to counter with a clinch but Sanchez shakes him off and moves away.
Temidare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Temidare.
Sanchez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Temidare uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Temidare.
A cross from Temidare lands.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Temidare manages to avoid it.
Temidare feints a counter leg kick.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez jabs at Temidare's body.
Temidare tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez takes a swing at Temidare's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Temidare throws a leg kick but Sanchez checks it.
Temidare throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Temidare moves out of range.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Sanchez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sanchez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Temidare - the referee stops the clock and Sanchez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Temidare. Sanchez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Temidare throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanchez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Temidare connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanchez's hands.
Temidare tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez throws a jab when Temidare was well out of range.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Temidare looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez swings for the body but Temidare moves out of range.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanchez misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Sanchez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Temidare doesn't seem phased though.
Temidare misses with a low kick as Sanchez jumps back.
Sanchez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Temidare connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temidare throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Sanchez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Temidare.
Sanchez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Temidare moves out of range.
Sanchez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Temidare chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Temidare moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Temidare.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Temidare moved out of range.
Sanchez takes a swing at Temidare's ribcage but misses.
Temidare let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez connects with a right hand. Temidare shakes it off.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Temidare was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Temidare avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Temidare is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Temidare.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanchez misses the target.
Temidare with a nice calf kick.
Temidare throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temidare is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Temidare walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Temidare throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Temidare throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Temidare staying out of range there.
Sanchez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanchez connects with a single shot there.
Adeboye Temidare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temidare throws a big shot that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Sanchez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Temidare.
Sanchez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Temidare moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Temidare moved out of range.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Temidare.
Temidare does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
Temidare keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Temidare attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Temidare is predictable there
and Temidare takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Temidare is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez swings for the body but Temidare moves out of range.
Sanchez lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Temidare does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Temidare looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Temidare misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Temidare throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Temidare takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Temidare throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Temidare misses with a low kick.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Temidare takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice jab there from Sanchez.
Good exchange - Sanchez coming out on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanchez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Sanchez!
After the big win, Eddie Sanchez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Tyme (ranked 6792 p4p, 3089 weight class) and Alexi White (ranked 699 p4p, 378 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Tyme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexi White!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tyme keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White.
White gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Alexi White has been cut.
White slips a jab and a cross from Tyme.
Tyme moves out of range as White strikes.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White slips under a jab from Tyme.
Tyme connects with a body shot.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyme cracks White with a good jab.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyme was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
Tyme is looking to counter punch.
White misses with a hook
and Tyme counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tyme looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White throws the left hand but Tyme avoids the punch easily.
White misses with a lunging right hand
and Tyme counters with a nice body shot.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyme.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Tyme counter with a right hand.
Tyme's hands are dropping dangerously low here and White connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tyme scrambles back to his feet.
 It looks like Magnus Tyme has been cut.
Tyme slips a jab from White.
It looked like Tyme wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyme.
White misses with a hook. Tyme ducked under it nicely.
White misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Tyme.
A jab lands there for White.
Tyme lands a big right hand that sends White crashing to the mat! Tyme stays standing though and waves White back to his feet!
 White is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White lands a nice shot that snaps Tyme's head back.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyme finish him?
White waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Tyme. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Tyme to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
White seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White controlling from the top position.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyme swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White 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.
White is continuing to stall.
White drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and White jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tyme controls White momentarily but White frees himself.
White controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White postures up.
White is pushing down on Tyme's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tyme is fighting to maintain full guard but White has managed to sneak the leg through.
White seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tyme is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alexi White!
Alexi White seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Magnus Tyme was interviewed post fight and said 'I respect my opponent, tonight just wasnt my night, thanks.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hrvoje Palmotic (ranked 2209 p4p, 3655 weight class) and Jake Reaper (ranked 283 p4p, 457 weight class). Palmotic comes to the cage accompanied by One day I'll be king. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hrvoje Palmotic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmotic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reaper staying out of range there.
Palmotic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reaper takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Palmotic looks to land a right hand but Reaper moved out of range.
Good shot there by Reaper.
Reaper goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Palmotic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Palmotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Reaper is just out of range.
Reaper steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jake Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmotic throws a hook but Reaper blocks it.
Reaper counters with a body kick.
Reaper buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Reaper.
Palmotic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palmotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reaper manages to avoid it.
Reaper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Palmotic.
Reaper misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Palmotic misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper thuds his right hand into Palmotic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reaper misses with a hook.
Reaper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reaper there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Jake Reaper has been cut.
Reaper takes a swing at Palmotic's ribcage but misses.
Palmotic throws a lazy uppercut
and Reaper counters with a thumping low kick.
Reaper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Palmotic throws a body punch but Reaper moves out of range.
Palmotic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Palmotic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid body kick from Palmotic.
Reaper throws a solid leg kick but Palmotic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reaper.
Reaper throws a solid leg kick but Palmotic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reaper.
Reaper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reaper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaper swings widly with a right hand
and Palmotic counters with a nice right hand that sends Reaper toppling to the canvas! Reaper scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Palmotic finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reaper thows a leg kick but Palmotic checks it
and Palmotic rattles Reaper with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Reaper tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Palmotic dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Reaper stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hrvoje Palmotic!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Junior Barbosa (ranked 2722 p4p, 3062 weight class) and James Bomb Jr (ranked 366 p4p, 410 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Bomb Jr!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa throws the kick towards the body but Bomb Jr avoids it.
Bomb Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
James Bomb Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bomb Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barbosa counters with a body kick.
Bomb Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barbosa checks a low kick from Bomb Jr.
Bomb Jr throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick by Bomb Jr misses
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa looks for the body kick but Bomb Jr saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Bomb Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barbosa doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick misses from Bomb Jr.
It looked like Barbosa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bomb Jr.
Bomb Jr throws a wild body kick that Barbosa sees coming a mile off.
Bomb Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Barbosa fakes the leg kick and cracks Bomb Jr in the body.
Bomb Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Barbosa. That snapped Bomb Jr's head back.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Bomb Jr avoids the punch easily.
Bomb Jr misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
Bomb Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bomb Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barbosa avoids a kick to the body.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bomb Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Bomb Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Bomb Jr.
Bomb Jr tries to score with a low kick but Barbosa moves his leg out of the way.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bomb Jr loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Barbosa connects with a solid leg kick.
Bomb Jr looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Barbosa digs a good hook to Bomb Jr's body.
Barbosa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Barbosa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bomb Jr misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Bomb Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bomb Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bomb Jr with the inside leg kick.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bomb Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bomb Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa lands with a right hand.
Bomb Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bomb Jr throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Bomb Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa checks a leg kick.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Both fighters circling a little - Bomb Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bomb Jr. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bomb Jr looks to throw a body kick
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Bomb Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Bomb Jr.
Barbosa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bomb Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Barbosa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bomb Jr - the referee stops the clock and Barbosa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bomb Jr. Barbosa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A good leg kick by Bomb Jr.
Bomb Jr throws a combination that misses
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bomb Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bomb Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Bomb Jr tries a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
Bomb Jr throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
Bomb Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbosa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bomb Jr really felt that one!
Bomb Jr jabs at Barbosa's body.
A low kick from Bomb Jr is predictable there
and Barbosa counters with a good low kick that Bomb Jr was not able to check.
Bomb Jr looks winded!
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Bomb Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Nice shot lands for Barbosa.
Bomb Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomb Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Barbosa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barbosa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bomb Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Barbosa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bomb Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barbosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bomb Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barbosa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bomb Jr.
Barbosa drops Bomb Jr with a beautiful combination! Bomb Jr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barbosa is looking for the KO!
Bomb Jr is rocked!
It looks like James Bomb Jr has been cut.
Barbosa checks a low kick from Bomb Jr.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bomb Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bomb Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbosa.
Barbosa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bomb Jr misses with the body kick
and Barbosa counters with a nice body shot.
Barbosa lands with an overhand left.
Bomb Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bomb Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Barbosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Bomb Jr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bomb Jr throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Bomb Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bomb Jr. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bomb Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barbosa is able to avoid easily.
Barbosa throws out a powerful jab.
Bomb Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bomb Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Barbosa's head back.
Barbosa throws a jab when Bomb Jr was well out of range.
Good leg kick by Bomb Jr.
Bomb Jr with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomb Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bomb Jr can do to turn this around?
Barbosa misses with a few strikes there.
Bomb Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa throws a big counter combination but Bomb Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bomb Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bomb Jr misses with a low kick as Barbosa jumps back.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A lazy body kick from Bomb Jr
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bomb Jr looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
Bomb Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bomb Jr.
Bomb Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barbosa.
Bomb Jr is breathing heavily.
Bomb Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A good leg kick by Barbosa.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Barbosa! Bomb Jr is out on his feet! Barbosa rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Bomb Jr is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Bomb Jr is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Barbosa!
Junior Barbosa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sulimbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 1405 p4p, 3373 weight class) and Baki Hanma (ranked 87 p4p, 216 weight class). Hanma has chosen B-Complex - Beautiful Lies as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Sulimbek Akhtankhanov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sulimbek Akhtankhanov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sulimbek Akhtankhanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Hanma scores with a hook to the body. Akhtankhanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanma.
Akhtankhanov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanma misses with a looping left.
Hanma keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hanma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akhtankhanov on the side of the head.
We've been told by Akhtankhanov's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hanma looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a big counter combination but Hanma scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Akhtankhanov with a nice cross.
It looks like Baki Hanma has been cut.
Hanma takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Hanma misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Hanma blocks it.
Hanma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akhtankhanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hanma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akhtankhanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akhtankhanov takes one to the chin there.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hanma takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A left lands for Hanma.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Hanma's shoulder, as Hanma tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov lands with a straight right. Hanma didn't see that one coming.
Hanma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akhtankhanov throws a wild body kick that Hanma sees coming a mile off.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hanma tests Akhtankhanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akhtankhanov lands a slapping body shot.
Hanma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Hanma takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Hanma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akhtankhanov's hands.
Akhtankhanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akhtankhanov scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanma misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov lands a lovely overhand right.
Akhtankhanov throws a sloppy head kick and Hanma moves out of range easily.
Hanma misses with a looping right.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hanma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanma scores with a shot to the body.
Hanma throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov walks into a stiff left hand from Hanma.
Akhtankhanov pushes Hanma away with a front kick.
Akhtankhanov lands with a straight right. Hanma didn't see that one coming.
Akhtankhanov scores with a hook.
Hanma misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Akhtankhanov counters with a straight right hand.
Hanma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akhtankhanov has time to react.
A jab from Hanma finds it's way through Akhtankhanov's defenses.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Hanma's ribcage but misses.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hanma is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Akhtankhanov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hanma lands the left hand.
Akhtankhanov lands with a cross.
Hanma is looking to clinch.
Hanma swings away with a body shot that misses
and Akhtankhanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanma is rocked!
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Akhtankhanov scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma tests Akhtankhanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hanma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hanma is still on wobbly legs! Can Akhtankhanov finish him?
Hanma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head.
Hanma seems to have recovered his senses.
Akhtankhanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Akhtankhanov keeps Hanma at a distance using the push kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A swing and a miss from Hanma.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a front kick but Hanma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akhtankhanov lands with a straight right. Hanma didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
A jab from Hanma finds it's way through Akhtankhanov's defenses.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Hanma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That has opened up Baki Hanma's cut even more.
Akhtankhanov throws a left that rocks Hanma and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Akhtankhanov dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Hanma regain composure!
Hanma wants to control but Akhtankhanov postures up.
Hanma tries to control but Akhtankhanov manages to take his back.
Akhtankhanov not allowing Hanma to control his hands.
Akhtankhanov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akhtankhanov keeps control of the position as Hanma tries to break free.
Hanma trying to control the hands but Akhtankhanov won't let him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Akhtankhanov has the hooks in. Hanma is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hanma trying to control the position but Akhtankhanov manages to sink in the hooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sulimbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baki Hanma's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hanma misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov is looking to land body kicks.
Akhtankhanov cracks Hanma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanma.
Hanma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hanma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akhtankhanov on the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Akhtankhanov throws a head kick that Hanma semi-blocks.
Hanma throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Hanma connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov sizes up Hanma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Hanma misses.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hanma takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Hanma misses with a hook to the body
and Akhtankhanov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hanma is breathing heavily.
A big right from Hanma misses.
Akhtankhanov lands a head kick that stumbles Hanma and the fighters go to the mat.
Hanma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akhtankhanov is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hanma looking for subs off his back but Akhtankhanov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Akhtankhanov controlling the action here.
Hanma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Akhtankhanov is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Akhtankhanov in particular looking to stall.
Hanma is looking to control Akhtankhanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hanma avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hanma wants to get back to full guard but Akhtankhanov has mounted him!
Akhtankhanov avoids the attempt from Hanma to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akhtankhanov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Akhtankhanov avoids the attempt from Hanma to control.
Akhtankhanov controlling the position easily from mount.
Hanma is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma can't escape the position.
Hanma wants to hold on but Akhtankhanov pushes him away.
Akhtankhanov controlling his opponent.
Hanma tries to hold on but Akhtankhanov postures up.
Akhtankhanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanma can do to turn this around?
Akhtankhanov content just to control the position here.
Akhtankhanov prevents Hanma from getting the reversal.
Hanma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hanma tries to hold on but Akhtankhanov pushes him away.
Hanma can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma tries to hold on but Akhtankhanov postures up.
Akhtankhanov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Akhtankhanov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hanma tries to lock up and control but Akhtankhanov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sulimbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Baki Hanma's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The crowd cheers as Hanma lands an impressive looking overhand right. Akhtankhanov doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Sulimbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanma.
And Akhtankhanov counters with a quick kick to the body but Hanma blocks it.
Akhtankhanov connects with a single shot there.
Hanma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akhtankhanov thows a body kick. Hanma tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Akhtankhanov scores with a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hanma jabs Akhtankhanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice shot by Hanma.
Hanma tries to clinch
and Akhtankhanov counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Akhtankhanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Akhtankhanov misses with a kick to the body.
Hanma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akhtankhanov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hanma blocks a jab.
Hanma connects with a body shot.
Hanma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanma walks forward, straight into a front kick from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab. Hanma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Akhtankhanov throws out a powerful jab.
Hanma throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov fakes the leg kick and cracks Hanma in the body.
Akhtankhanov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the nose.
Akhtankhanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Akhtankhanov throws a front kick that sends Hanma stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Hanma right on the button. Hanma goes down! Akhtankhanov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Akhtankhanov gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sulimbek Akhtankhanov!
Sulimbek Akhtankhanov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeke Titus (ranked 1803 p4p, 1592 weight class) and Danny Danger (ranked 234 p4p, 211 weight class). Danny Danger has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Zeke Titus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Danger!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Titus defending well as Danger loads up on a big left hand.
Titus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Danger. That's going to slow Titus down.
Danger blocks a jab.
Danger connects with a solid leg kick.
Danger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Titus shoots in but no luck this time.
Danger replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Titus blocks it well.
Titus scores with a nice right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Titus has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Titus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Danger pushes Titus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Danger.
Danger breaks the clinch.
Danger slips a straight right by Titus.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Titus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titus working away.
Titus landing a few strikes.
Danger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Titus is looking to take a break and control but Danger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Titus tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Danger avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Titus.
The strikes coming from Titus are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger is trying to control Titus's posture but Titus avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
Titus wants to control but Danger is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Titus tries to score with some ground and pound. Danger controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Titus trying to control the action but Danger is working from the bottom.
Danger is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titus trying to control the position but Danger is working away.
Titus postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Titus is looking to take a break and control but Danger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Titus cracks Danger with a big right hand but Danger just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Titus is putting a hurting on Danger here, landing some big shots from side control.
Danger sneaks back into half guard.
Danger is refusing to be controlled, as Titus sits in half guard.
Titus working the head and body with strikes.
Titus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Danger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Titus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danger is doing well to control the position and prevent Titus from advancing to side control.
Danger is looking for a sweep. Titus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Titus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Danger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Titus missing with a left hand there. Danger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Titus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danger can do to turn this around?
Danger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Titus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Danger to the mat! Danger manages to get full guard.
Titus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Danger's head.
Titus postures up.
Titus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Titus with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Danger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Titus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Danger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Titus has managed to get both his arms back between Danger's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Titus landing with the ground and pound.
Danger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Danger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Titus postures up and lands a big shot to Danger's brow.
Titus landing some decent shots from guard.
Danger trying to keep a closed guard but Titus is proving a slippery customer.
Titus is in close to Danger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger keeping moving, preventing Titus from controlling successfully.
Danger wants to control the position but Titus says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nice strikes from Titus there.
Titus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Titus wants to control but Danger is keeping him busy.
Titus drops an elbow to the side of Danger's head.
Danger wants to control but Titus is keeping busy.
Danger is trying to get back to full guard.
Titus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Titus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Titus slips a nice elbow through Danger's hands, connecting with Danger's forehead.
Danger trying to hold on to Titus's head to control him but Titus postures up.
Titus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Titus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Titus is trying to control the action in half guard but Danger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Titus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Danger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Titus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Titus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Titus connects with a nice short shot to Danger's temple.
Danger tries to get to full guard but Titus has control of the leg.
Titus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Titus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Titus working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Titus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zeke Titus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Titus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Danger wants to control but Titus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Titus dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Danger slips a straight right by Titus.
Danger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Danger lands a really nice looking cross but Titus seems unphased.
Danger throws a body kick that misses.
Titus throws a body punch but Danger moves out of range.
Danger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Titus throws a leg kick but Danger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Danger swings for the body but Titus moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Titus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Danger moves away.
Zeke Titus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Titus defending well as Danger loads up on a big left hand.
Danger throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Danger.
Danny Danger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Titus connects with a jab.
Titus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Danger. That one must have hurt.
A jab from Titus misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Titus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Titus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Danger is trying to get back to full guard.
Danger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Titus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zeke Titus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Danger trying to hold on to Titus's head to control him but Titus postures up.
Titus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger is trying to maintain the position but Titus is very close to passing his half guard.
Titus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Danger takes one to the chin there.
Danger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danger looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Danger throws a head kick that misses.
Danger explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Danny Danger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Titus throws a jab but it's blocked by Danger.
A little jabbing left from Danger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Danger throws a jab when Titus was well out of range.
Danger lands a high kick!
It looks like Zeke Titus has been cut.
Danger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Danger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut there from Titus.
Titus slips a jab from Danger.
Titus just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danger blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Titus blocks the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zeke Titus.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Titus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeke Titus!
A very excited looking Zeke Titus rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shahzad Abdelrahman (ranked 1691 p4p, 2279 weight class) and Valdo Calamari (ranked 228 p4p, 286 weight class). Abdelrahman comes to the cage accompanied by Blow The Whistle. Calamari has chosen Bellini - Samba Do Brasil as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shahzad Abdelrahman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valdo Calamari!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calamari misses with a two punch combination.
Abdelrahman is looking to counter the offense by Calamari and move into the clinch.
Abdelrahman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Calamari! But no joy.
Abdelrahman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Abdelrahman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calamari.
Abdelrahman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calamari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abdelrahman connects with a body shot that sends Calamari's belly button to the back.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Calamari has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Calamari staying out of range there.
Abdelrahman swings for the body but Calamari moves out of range.
Calamari scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdelrahman rushes Calamari and presses him up against the cage.
Abdelrahman blocks a body shot from Calamari.
Calamari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abdelrahman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abdelrahman scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdelrahman lands a hook that snaps the head of Calamari backwards.
Abdelrahman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abdelrahman blocking some punches.
Abdelrahman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abdelrahman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Calamari blocks a body shot from Abdelrahman.
Calamari lands a hook that snaps the head of Abdelrahman backwards.
Abdelrahman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Calamari backwards.
Abdelrahman misses with a punch to the body.
Abdelrahman misses with a punch to the body.
Abdelrahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abdelrahman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Calamari prevents a body shot from Abdelrahman.
Calamari prevents a body shot from Abdelrahman.
Calamari tries to break the clinch but Abdelrahman is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Calamari's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Calamari is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Abdelrahman misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdelrahman digs a right hand into Calamari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Calamari's gas tank.
Calamari takes a shot to the head.
Calamari prevents a body shot from Abdelrahman.
A nice right hand lands inside from Calamari.
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!
Abdelrahman tries a body shot but Calamari blocks it.
Abdelrahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calamari manages to break the clinch.
Calamari blocks a jab.
Calamari throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abdelrahman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Abdelrahman.
Calamari working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abdelrahman lands a body punch.
Calamari blocks a body shot from Abdelrahman.
A head punch on the inside from Abdelrahman fails to land.
Calamari scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Calamari is looking to control Abdelrahman's arms but Abdelrahman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Calamari has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calamari misses with a punch to the body.
Abdelrahman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Calamari or not.
Calamari's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abdelrahman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Calamari backwards.
Abdelrahman misses with a punch to the body.
Abdelrahman tries a body shot but Calamari blocks it.
Calamari working hard to break the clinch.
Calamari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Calamari.
Calamari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Calamari struggles to land a body shot inside as Abdelrahman controls his hands.
Calamari misses with a body punch.
Calamari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abdelrahman is working Calamari over against the cage.
Calamari is trying to break the clinch but Abdelrahman has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abdelrahman.
Calamari misses with a punch to the body.
Calamari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Calamari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman moves away from the strike by Calamari.
Calamari misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Calamari.
Valdo Calamari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calamari keeps the fight on the outside.
Abdelrahman slips a jab from Calamari.
Abdelrahman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Abdelrahman misses with a wild body shot.
Calamari throws out a loose jab but Abdelrahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abdelrahman moves away from the strike by Calamari.
Abdelrahman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Calamari manages to circle out of the way.
Calamari cracks Abdelrahman with an open hand slap.
Calamari stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abdelrahman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shahzad Abdelrahman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A slow jab from Calamari misses its intended target.
Abdelrahman moves away from the strike by Calamari.
Calamari misses with an uppercut.
Calamari with a nice cross.
Calamari checks a leg kick.
Abdelrahman scores with a leg kick.
Calamari throws a shot from downtown. Abdelrahman moves away and avoids it.
Abdelrahman slips a jab from Calamari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdelrahman misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Calamari was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abdelrahman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abdelrahman moves into the clinch.
Abdelrahman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdelrahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abdelrahman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abdelrahman lands a hook that snaps the head of Calamari backwards.
Calamari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calamari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Calamari.
Calamari is trying to break the clinch but Abdelrahman is controlling him.
Abdelrahman misses with the head strike.
Calamari can't find room to land a body shot as Abdelrahman controls the action.
Calamari misses with some punches.
Abdelrahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calamari just leaning against Abdelrahman, taking a breather.
Abdelrahman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abdelrahman.
Calamari wants to get back to striking at distance but Abdelrahman won't allow it.
Abdelrahman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Calamari stalling in the clinch.
Abdelrahman tries to throw a body punch but Calamari avoids it by throwing Abdelrahman back against the cage.
Calamari is looking to break free of the clinch but Abdelrahman has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdelrahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calamari scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Calamari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Calamari.
Abdelrahman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Abdelrahman lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdelrahman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abdelrahman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Calamari moves out of range of the leg kick from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calamari.
Calamari lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Abdelrahman throws a series of strikes that have Calamari backpedaling.
Abdelrahman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calamari.
Abdelrahman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Abdelrahman just misses with a punch to the body.
Abdelrahman wants to slow Calamari down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdelrahman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Calamari lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Calamari misses.
Abdelrahman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good exchange - Calamari coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calamari. Abdelrahman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abdelrahman is looking to wear down Calamari with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Abdelrahman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Calamari lands a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abdelrahman. That's going to slow Calamari down.
Abdelrahman is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdelrahman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Abdelrahman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abdelrahman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Calamari throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman tries a body shot but Calamari blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calamari has had enough of the clinch but Abdelrahman keeps him there for the moment.
Abdelrahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Calamari uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee calls for Calamari to work.
Calamari has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Abdelrahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calamari stalling against the cage.
Calamari looking to stall.
Calamari swings wildly with an uppercut but Abdelrahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Valdo Calamari will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Abdelrahman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abdelrahman throws a series of punches but Calamari moves out of range.
A big right from Calamari misses.
Abdelrahman scores with a hook.
Calamari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abdelrahman thinks about countering with a body kick.
Calamari scores with a nice head shot.
Abdelrahman scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdelrahman throws a wild body kick that Calamari sees coming a mile off.
Abdelrahman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Calamari swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abdelrahman lands a slapping body shot.
Abdelrahman tries to clinch but Calamari moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calamari throws a hook but Abdelrahman blocks it.
Calamari throws a shot from downtown. Abdelrahman moves away and avoids it.
Calamari takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Calamari throws a body shot but no joy.
Abdelrahman moves into range and clinches up with Calamari.
Calamari lands a body shot.
Abdelrahman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Abdelrahman throws a head punch that misses.
Calamari digs a right hand into Abdelrahman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abdelrahman's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abdelrahman.
Calamari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Calamari lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Abdelrahman slips a jab from Calamari.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdelrahman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Calamari lands with a nice body punch.
Calamari might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from Calamari misses.
Abdelrahman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calamari misses with a body shot
and Abdelrahman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Calamari throws a head punch that misses.
Calamari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calamari lands with a left to the head.
Abdelrahman lands a body punch.
Calamari struggles to land a body shot inside as Abdelrahman controls his hands.
Abdelrahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdelrahman tries to throw a body punch but Calamari avoids it by throwing Abdelrahman back against the cage.
Calamari tries a body shot but Abdelrahman blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Abdelrahman misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abdelrahman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Calamari works on Abdelrahman's body with a couple of short punches.
Abdelrahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abdelrahman gets through Calamari's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abdelrahman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Calamaris head.
Abdelrahman lands a body punch.
Calamari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abdelrahman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Abdelrahman lands a left hand.
Calamari is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Calamari is trying to maintain a safe position but Abdelrahman gets an underhook and turns Calamari into the cage.
Abdelrahman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Abdelrahman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abdelrahman lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Abdelrahman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdelrahman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Calamari blocks a body shot from Abdelrahman.
Calamari tries to throw a body punch but Abdelrahman avoids it by throwing Calamari back against the cage.
Abdelrahman presses Calamari against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Abdelrahman lands a shoulder strike.
Abdelrahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Abdelrahman - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman is leaning against Calamari and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Calamari takes a shot to the head.
Abdelrahman lands a hook that snaps the head of Calamari backwards.
Calamari can't break the clinch.
Abdelrahman can't find room to land a body shot as Calamari controls the action.
Abdelrahman lands a right hand.
Calamari's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that's the end of the fight!
Shahzad Abdelrahman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abdelrahman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shahzad Abdelrahman!
A victorious Shahzad Abdelrahman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Tator (ranked 24390 p4p, 2188 weight class) and Maximilian Bonaparte (ranked 736 p4p, 278 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dick Tator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximilian Bonaparte!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Tator.
Tator lands a nice shot to the body.
Tator takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bonaparte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tator circles away quickly and effectively.
Bonaparte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tator.
Bonaparte has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tator finds it's way round the side to connect with Bonaparte's head.
It looks like Maximilian Bonaparte has been cut.
A slow jab from Tator misses its intended target.
Tator fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tator ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy left from Bonaparte finds it's target.
Bonaparte lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tator throws the left hand but Bonaparte avoids the punch easily.
Bonaparte's corner calls for a 1-2. Bonaparte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bonaparte misses with a straight left.
Tator checks a leg kick.
Tator is looking to counter punch.
Tator loads up on a big right hand but Bonaparte slips the punch.
Bonaparte doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bonaparte tries to work over Tator's front leg with a kick but Tator checks it.
Donk. Tator catches Bonaparte right on the button with a cross.
Tator is looking to clinch but Bonaparte is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaparte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bonaparte throws a jab but it's blocked by Tator.
Bonaparte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tator moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bonaparte tries a low kick but Tator avoids it.
Jab by Tator.
Bonaparte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bonaparte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tator slips under a jab.
Tator looks to throw the jab but Bonaparte is out of range.
Tator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonaparte throws out the jab.
Tator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tator misses with a straight left.
Bonaparte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tator.
Bonaparte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tator.
Tator shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tator keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tator misses with a left hand
and Bonaparte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonaparte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tator is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bonaparte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonaparte moves away.
A little jabbing left from Bonaparte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tator misses with a wild body shot.
Bonaparte misses with a looping right.
Bonaparte explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tator is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonaparte.
A slow jab from Tator misses its intended target.
Dick Tator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tator drops his hands momentarily and Bonaparte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tator throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte avoids the body shot from Tator.
A slow jab from Tator misses its intended target.
Tator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonaparte works the jab nicely.
Tator works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bonaparte lands with a hook. Tator tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bonaparte with the inside leg kick.
Tator takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bonaparte has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tator misses the shot to the body.
Bonaparte moves out of range as Tator strikes.
Bonaparte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tator sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte tests Tator's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tator moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tator keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bonaparte slips a jab from Tator.
Tator misses the jab.
Bonaparte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bonaparte lands with a right hand.
Tator ducks under a wild hook from Bonaparte.
A jab from Tator misses.
Bonaparte is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tator had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bonaparte throws an overhand right that lands on Tator's shoulder, as Tator tries to avoid the shot.
Bonaparte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tator uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bonaparte.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tator shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Tator finds it's way through Bonaparte's defenses.
Bonaparte looks to land a left hand but Tator moved out of range nicely.
Tator misses with a right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Tator misses.
Tator lands a head shot.
Bonaparte works Tator's body with a nice hook.
Bonaparte scores with a sloppy right hand. Tator should have avoided that one.
Tator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonaparte.
Tator misses with a left hand
and Bonaparte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tator walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tator is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonaparte thuds his right hand into Tator's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tator closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bonaparte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Tator throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonaparte fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximilian Bonaparte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximilian Bonaparte's cut.
That's time! Tator's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bonaparte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bonaparte scores with a hook to the body. Tator takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bonaparte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tator throws out the jab.
Bonaparte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tator.
Bonaparte on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tator moves out of range of the leg kick from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte motions for Tator to come forward. Bonaparte throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bonaparte scores with a punch to the head.
Bonaparte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tator. Tator circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bonaparte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tator moves forwards but Bonaparte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Bonaparte.
Tator fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bonaparte is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bonaparte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonaparte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tator throws out the jab.
Bonaparte feints a counter leg kick.
Bonaparte throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tator on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tator slips under a jab from Bonaparte.
Tator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Bonaparte.
Tator takes a swing at Bonaparte's ribcage but misses.
Tator tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tator lands an elbow that stopped Bonaparte in his tracks for a moment.
Tator tries a body shot but Bonaparte blocks it.
Bonaparte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bonaparte blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bonaparte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tator misses with the head strike.
Tator misses with an elbow strike.
Bonaparte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tator's elbow.
Tator creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tator blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tator has a couple of punches blocked by Bonaparte.
Tator pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bonaparte tries to circle away but Tator has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tator tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonaparte stalling in the clinch but Tator improves position.
Tator fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonaparte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tator lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Bonaparte.
Bonaparte blocks an elbow strike from Tator.
Bonaparte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bonaparte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tator has time to react.
Bonaparte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bonaparte cracks Tator with a good jab.
Tator takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bonaparte closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tator lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tator moves out of range as Bonaparte strikes.
Bonaparte lands a head shot.
Bonaparte moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tator throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bonaparte lands a head shot.
Tator misses with a hook
enabling Bonaparte to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte lands a nice shot to the body.
Tator is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tator misses with a straight left.
Tator throws a hook but Bonaparte blocks it.
Tator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonaparte.
Tator wants to clinch.
Tator jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tator misses with a hook. Bonaparte ducked under it nicely.
Donk. Bonaparte catches Tator right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Bonaparte catches Tator right on the button with a cross.
Tator looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tator moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte moves out of range as Tator strikes.
Bonaparte slips a straight right by Tator.
Tator throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bonaparte throws a right and a left that Tator avoids nicely.
Tator throws a body shot but no joy.
Bonaparte pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tator is out of range and Bonaparte settles back down.
Tator misses with a right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tator walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tator bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bonaparte staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Bonaparte's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bonaparte moves out of range as Tator strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximilian Bonaparte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maximilian Bonaparte's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tator takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bonaparte staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonaparte! But no joy.
A jab from Tator misses.
Bonaparte connects with a right hand. Tator shakes it off.
Maximilian Bonaparte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tator throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bonaparte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bonaparte scores with the left hand. Tator knows he should have avoided that one.
Bonaparte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tator closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tator misses with an uppercut
and Bonaparte counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tator thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tator throws out a loose jab but Bonaparte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonaparte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tator scores with a body shot.
Bonaparte slips a straight right by Tator.
Bonaparte looks for the body kick but Tator saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tator clinches with his opponent.
Bonaparte tries to throw a body punch but Tator avoids it by throwing Bonaparte back against the cage.
A short right from Bonaparte.
Tator misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonaparte takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bonaparte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tator steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tator manages to avoid it.
Tator is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bonaparte's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bonaparte ducks under a wild hook from Tator.
A leg kick checked by Tator.
Tator wants to clinch up but Bonaparte keeps it at a distance.
Bonaparte takes a swing at Tator's ribcage but misses.
Bonaparte looks to score with a jab to the body but Tator is just out of range.
Tator throws a hook to the side of Bonaparte's head but Bonaparte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dick Tator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tator slips a jab from Bonaparte.
Tator throws a hook but Bonaparte blocks it.
Bonaparte connects with the punch.
Tator takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tator throws a shot from downtown. Bonaparte moves away and avoids it.
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!
Bonaparte slips under a jab.
Bonaparte shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tator tries to clinch up but Bonaparte circles away and keeps his distance.
Bonaparte throws a lazy right hand but Tator sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tator misses with an uppercut.
Tator throws an overhand right that lands on Bonaparte's shoulder, as Bonaparte tries to avoid the shot.
Tator misses with a looping left.
Tator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Bonaparte.
Tator throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonaparte turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tator punishes Bonaparte's body with a nice straight punch.
Bonaparte scores with a jab. Tator acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bonaparte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tator.
Bonaparte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Bonaparte finds it's way through Tator's defenses.
Tator throws a body punch but Bonaparte moves out of range.
Bonaparte looks to score with a jab to the body but Tator is just out of range.
Tator looks to land a right hand but Bonaparte moved out of range.
Tator thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonaparte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bonaparte throws out a loose jab but Tator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonaparte scoring well with a low kick there.
Bonaparte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tator on the side of the head.
Jab by Tator.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonaparte.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tator misses with an uppercut. Bonaparte saw that one coming.
A big right from Bonaparte misses.
Bonaparte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bonaparte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bonaparte slips under a jab.
Tator cracks Bonaparte with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bonaparte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bonaparte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tator.
Tator takes the fight into the clinch.
Bonaparte is looking to break free of the clinch but Tator has double underhooks.
Tator lands a hook that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
Tator throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte blocks an elbow strike from Tator.
Bonaparte is working Tator over against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maximilian Bonaparte.
I've got Bonaparte winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximilian Bonaparte!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Javier Arroyo (ranked 978 p4p, 1056 weight class) and Jim Reefer (ranked 110 p4p, 118 weight class). Jim Reefer 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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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Javier Arroyo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Reefer!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reefer.
Reefer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arroyo cracks Reefer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arroyo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reefer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Arroyo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arroyo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reefer wants to counter with a clinch but Arroyo pushes him away.
Arroyo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reefer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arroyo was well out of range. Poor timing from Reefer.
Reefer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reefer throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Arroyo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reefer.
An inside leg kick lands from Arroyo.
Reefer just misses with a punch to the body.
Arroyo clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Reefer fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reefer misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Arroyo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Arroyo lands a hook that snaps the head of Reefer backwards.
Arroyo tries to pull guard but Reefer won't allow it.
Good body shot from Arroyo.
Reefer lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reefer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reefer.
Reefer trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Reefer.
Arroyo prevents a body shot from Reefer.
Reefer lands an uppercut.
Reefer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reefer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arroyo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reefer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arroyo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arroyo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Arroyo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Javier Arroyo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arroyo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reefer.
It looks like Javier Arroyo has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as Reefer blocks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arroyo scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Reefer misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arroyo throws the kick towards the body but Reefer avoids it.
Reefer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arroyo finds it's way round the side to connect with Reefer's head.
Arroyo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Reefer takes a step back to recover.
Arroyo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Arroyo misses with a double jab.
Arroyo throws a lazy right hand but Reefer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arroyo scoring well with a low kick there.
Arroyo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reefer throws out the jab.
Arroyo lands a jab to the head.
Arroyo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Reefer looks to score with a jab to the body but Arroyo is just out of range.
Arroyo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Reefer just manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Reefer blocks the low kick.
Arroyo slips under a jab from Reefer.
Arroyo throws a front kick aimed at Reefer's knee but Reefer avoids it well.
Arroyo scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo scores with a nice right hand.
Arroyo with a nice cross.
Arroyo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reefer's sensitive parts.
Arroyo has Reefer up against the cage in a clinch.
Arroyo lands a hook that snaps the head of Reefer backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Arroyo.
Reefer blocking some punches.
Reefer working aggressively here.
Arroyo blocks an uppercut.
Arroyo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arroyo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reefer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arroyo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reefer to keep the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Reefer fails to land.
Reefer tries to work over Arroyo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arroyo managing to block the knees to the body from Reefer.
Arroyo blocking some punches.
Reefer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reefer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reefer has a couple of punches blocked by Arroyo.
Reefer gets through Arroyo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Arroyo lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arroyo.
Reefer throws a head punch that misses.
Reefer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arroyo backwards.
Reefer has a couple of punches blocked by Arroyo.
Arroyo lands a shot to the body.
Arroyo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arroyo throws a punch but it's blocked by Reefer.
Reefer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reefer tries to throw a body punch but Arroyo avoids it by throwing Reefer back against the cage.
Reefer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arroyo.
Reefer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arroyo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reefer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reefer throws a punch but it's blocked by Arroyo.
Arroyo pulls Reefer into guard.
Arroyo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reefer defends it easily.
Arroyo has a closed guard, preventing Reefer from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Arroyo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Javier Arroyo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arroyo.
Donk. Arroyo catches Reefer right on the button with a cross.
A leg kick checked by Reefer.
A big right from Reefer misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reefer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reefer throws a shot from downtown. Arroyo moves away and avoids it.
Reefer misses the shot to the body.
Reefer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arroyo counters with a stiff right hand.
Arroyo connects with a jab.
Arroyo wants to clinch
and Reefer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reefer throws a leg kick
and Arroyo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A left lands for Reefer.
Reefer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arroyo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arroyo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reefer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Arroyo misses with a hook. Reefer ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Arroyo.
Arroyo throws a low kick but Reefer avoids it.
Reefer throws a sloppy head kick and Arroyo moves out of range easily.
Arroyo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Arroyo walks into a jab.
Arroyo is looking to score with low kicks.
Arroyo works the jab nicely.
Javier Arroyo is winning the standup battle so far.
Reefer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Arroyo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reefer to score with a decent uppercut.
Reefer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Arroyo has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arroyo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Arroyo jumps guard but Reefer stands there with Arroyo around his waist. Arroyo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reefer takes a shot to the head.
Reefer blocks a body shot from Arroyo.
A head punch on the inside from Arroyo fails to land.
Arroyo struggles to land a body shot inside as Reefer controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arroyo.
Arroyo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reefer tries to land knees in the clinch but Arroyo avoids the damage to the body.
Reefer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arroyo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reefer backwards.
A short left from Reefer.
Arroyo swings wildly with an uppercut but Reefer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reefer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arroyo backwards.
Reefer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arroyo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reefer can do to turn this around?
Reefer misses with a punch on the inside.
Arroyo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arroyo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reefer's elbow.
Reefer tries to throw a body punch but Arroyo avoids it by throwing Reefer back against the cage.
Arroyo is trying to break the clinch but Reefer has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo throws a head punch that misses.
Reefer misses with a punch on the inside.
Reefer lands a right hand.
Arroyo misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Reefer as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Reefer.
Arroyo tries a body shot but Reefer blocks it.
Reefer scores with a shot to the side of Arroyo's head.
Reefer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Arroyo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reefer misses with some punches.
Arroyo works on Reefer's body with a couple of short punches.
Arroyo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reefer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reefer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arroyo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reefer misses with a punch to the body.
Reefer lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arroyo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Arroyo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reefer swings wildly with an uppercut but Arroyo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arroyo misses with a punch to the body.
Reefer working aggressively here.
Reefer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arroyo backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Arroyo fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Arroyo.
Arroyo misses with some punches.
Reefer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reefer throws a punch but it's blocked by Arroyo.
Reefer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reefer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jim Reefer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reefer.
Reefer blocking some punches.
Reefer lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arroyo misses with a punch to the body.
Reefer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arroyo can't find room to land a body shot as Reefer controls the action.
Arroyo has had enough of the clinch but Reefer keeps him there for the moment.
Arroyo lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Arroyo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Javier Arroyo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Arroyo blocks the body kick.
Good leg kick by Arroyo.
Arroyo misses with a kick to the body.
Arroyo connects with the punch.
Arroyo throws a leg kick
and Reefer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arroyo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arroyo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reefer is out of range.
Arroyo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Arroyo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arroyo misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arroyo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reefer in his tracks.
Arroyo is looking to slow Reefer down with leg kicks.
Reefer throws an off balance right hand
and Arroyo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Reefer's knee momentarily.
Reefer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Reefer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arroyo misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Reefer misses the target.
Reefer blocks a leg kick.
Arroyo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arroyo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reefer's sensitive parts.
Arroyo scores with a jab.
Reefer with a nice cross.
Reefer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reefer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reefer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arroyo loads up on a big right hand but Reefer slips the punch.
Arroyo is looking to chop away at Reefer's legs.
Arroyo lands with an uppercut that bounces Reefer off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reefer checks a leg kick.
Arroyo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arroyo misses with a low kick as Reefer jumps back.
A clash of legs there as Reefer blocks the low kick.
Reefer checks the leg kick.
Reefer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Arroyo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Arroyo throws a leg kick
and Reefer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reefer lands a slapping body shot.
Reefer blocks a leg kick.
A big left from Reefer misses.
And Arroyo counters with a quick kick to the body but Reefer blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arroyo.
Arroyo lands a jab to the head.
Arroyo sizes up Reefer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Arroyo misses with a looping right.
Reefer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reefer misses with a straight left.
Reefer moves out of range of the strikes.
Arroyo looks to land a left hand but Reefer moved out of range nicely.
Reefer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reefer looks to land a left hand but Arroyo moved out of range nicely.
Arroyo with a nice calf kick.
Reefer throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Reefer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Javier Arroyo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arroyo tries to clinch but Reefer is having none of it.
Arroyo throws an off balance right hand
and Reefer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Arroyo's knee momentarily.
Arroyo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reefer is out of range.
Reefer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reefer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arroyo.
Arroyo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy body kick from Arroyo
and Reefer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arroyo is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Reefer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo misses the shot to the body.
Arroyo lands with an overhand left.
Arroyo with the inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reefer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body kick there by Arroyo.
Arroyo throws a body kick that misses.
Jim Reefer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reefer lands a right hook to the body.
Reefer throws a body shot but no joy.
Arroyo throws a chopping leg kick but Reefer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arroyo misses with a low kick.
Arroyo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reefer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arroyo with a body shot.
That kick from Reefer tenderised Arroyo's leg. Arroyo is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Arroyo finds it's way through Reefer's defenses.
Arroyo clinches up with Reefer and pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Arroyo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arroyo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Arroyo!
Javier Arroyo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
76% |
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