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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andres Bonifacio (ranked 818 p4p, 2045 weight class) and Anthony Shiina (ranked 44 p4p, 115 weight class). Bonifacio comes to the cage accompanied by Noypi by Bamboo. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Andres Bonifacio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Shiina!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonifacio is looking to clinch but Shiina is avoiding it.
Shiina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonifacio manages to avoid it.
Shiina gets tackled into the cage by Bonifacio. Bonifacio maintains the clinch.
Bonifacio misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Shiina.
Shiina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Bonifacio's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bonifacio lands a hook that snaps the head of Shiina backwards.
Shiina presses Bonifacio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shiina has a couple of punches blocked by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Shiina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shiina has a couple of punches blocked by Bonifacio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shiina lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonifacio backwards.
Bonifacio lands a body shot.
Bonifacio misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonifacio misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiina blocks an uppercut.
Bonifacio prevents a body shot from Shiina.
Shiina lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bonifacio.
Shiina tries a body shot but Bonifacio blocks it.
Shiina tries to work over Bonifacio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonifacio has a couple of punches blocked by Shiina.
Shiina has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bonifacio seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shiina can turn it around.
Shiina working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio.
Shiina pushes Bonifacio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonifacio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bonifacio misses with a body punch.
Shiina blocks a body shot from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike.
Shiina swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shiina tries to work over Bonifacio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shiina gets through Bonifacio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bonifacio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiina misses with a punch to the body.
Shiina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shiina tries a body shot but Bonifacio blocks it.
Shiina has a couple of punches blocked by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shiina goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonifacio lands a nice shot to the body.
Shiina tries to work over Bonifacio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonifacio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Shiina.
A head punch on the inside from Shiina fails to land.
Shiina throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio takes a shot to the head.
Bonifacio blocks a body shot from Shiina.
Bonifacio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Shiina.
Bonifacio lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Bonifacio scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Bonifacio fails to land.
Shiina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shiina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shiina tries to work over Bonifacio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shiina has a couple of punches blocked by Bonifacio.
Shiina working aggressively here.
Shiina misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shiina's elbow.
Shiina can't find room to land a body shot as Bonifacio controls the action.
Shiina has a couple of punches blocked by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonifacio throws a head punch that misses.
Shiina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonifacio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shiina misses with a body punch.
Bonifacio lands a right hand.
Bonifacio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shiina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonifacio's elbow.
Shiina tries to throw a body punch but Bonifacio avoids it by throwing Shiina back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio scores with a shoulder strike.
Shiina throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonifacio.
Shiina blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bonifacio fails to land.
Shiina struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonifacio controls his hands.
A short right from Shiina.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonifacio.
Good body shot from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio blocks a body shot from Shiina.
Shiina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonifacio throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shiina.
Shiina swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonifacio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bonifacio working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bonifacio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andres Bonifacio will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bonifacio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shiina swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bonifacio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shiina.
Bonifacio pushes Shiina up against the cage in a clinch.
Bonifacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Shiina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shiina lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Shiina fails to land.
Shiina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonifacio blocking some punches.
Shiina lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andres Bonifacio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shiina misses with some punches.
Bonifacio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shiina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonifacio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bonifacio prevents a body shot from Shiina.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiina misses with a body punch.
Shiina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shiina blocks a body shot from Bonifacio.
Shiina working aggressively here.
Shiina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonifacio blocks a body shot from Shiina.
Shiina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shiina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonifacio tries a body shot but Shiina blocks it.
Shiina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shiina tries to work over Bonifacio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shiina can't find room to land a body shot as Bonifacio controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shiina.
Bonifacio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shiina.
Shiina lands a shot to the body.
Bonifacio prevents a body shot from Shiina.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shiina swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shiina tries to throw a body punch but Bonifacio avoids it by throwing Shiina back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Shiina as the two fighters clinch.
Bonifacio lands a nice shot to the body.
Bonifacio throws a punch but it's blocked by Shiina.
Still in the clinch, Bonifacio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bonifacio lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonifacio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shiina pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andres Bonifacio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shiina fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bonifacio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bonifacio moves into the clinch.
Bonifacio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shiina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shiina is working Bonifacio over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiina tries to throw a body punch but Bonifacio avoids it by throwing Shiina back against the cage.
Bonifacio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shiina's elbow.
Bonifacio blocks a body shot from Shiina.
Shiina lands with a short shot to the head.
Shiina lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shiina lands with a right to the head.
Shiina misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shiina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonifacio's elbow.
Bonifacio can't find room to land a body shot as Shiina controls the action.
Shiina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonifacio misses with some punches.
Bonifacio scores with a shot to the side of Shiina's head.
Bonifacio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bonifacio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Shiina fails to land.
Bonifacio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Bonifacio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shiina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonifacio lands a left hand.
Shiina lands a hook that snaps the head of Bonifacio backwards.
Shiina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonifacio can't find room to land a body shot as Shiina controls the action.
Bonifacio struggles to land a body shot inside as Shiina controls his hands.
Bonifacio blocks a body shot from Shiina.
Shiina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shiina.
Shiina struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonifacio controls his hands.
Bonifacio lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Bonifacio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shiina misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andres Bonifacio will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bonifacio lands a body shot.
Bonifacio drives through and clinches with Shiina against the cage.
Bonifacio blocks a body shot from Shiina.
Shiina misses with a body punch.
Shiina lands a hook that snaps the head of Bonifacio backwards.
Bonifacio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonifacio prevents a body shot from Shiina.
Bonifacio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bonifacio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shiina paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and Shiina releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bonifacio looks to clinch
and Shiina counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonifacio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bonifacio tries to close the distance and clinch but Shiina swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bonifacio works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonifacio slips a straight right by Shiina.
Bonifacio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shiina now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bonifacio tries to close the distance and clinch but Shiina swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bonifacio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bonifacio lands with a good body shot.
Bonifacio swings for the body but Shiina moves out of range.
Shiina takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shiina just misses with a punch to the body.
Shiina throws a low kick but Bonifacio moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Bonifacio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot.
Bonifacio tests Shiina's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shiina avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bonifacio tries to clinch up but Shiina circles away and keeps his distance.
Bonifacio takes a swing at Shiina's ribcage but misses.
Bonifacio with a hook.
Shiina is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bonifacio rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonifacio wants to clinch but Shiina slips to the side
and Shiina counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bonifacio clinches up with Shiina and pushes him back against the cage.
Shiina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shiina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shiina is working Bonifacio over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bonifacio has a couple of punches blocked by Shiina.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonifacio.
Shiina tries to work over Bonifacio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonifacio scores with a shot to the side of Shiina's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Shiina.
Shiina can't find room to land a body shot as Bonifacio controls the action.
Shiina tries to throw a body punch but Bonifacio avoids it by throwing Shiina back against the cage.
Shiina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonifacio's elbow.
Shiina struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonifacio controls his hands.
Bonifacio scores with a shoulder strike.
Shiina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shiina lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonifacio backwards.
Shiina gets through Bonifacio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bonifacio working aggressively here.
Shiina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shiina lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Anthony Shiina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Shiina.
Shiina goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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!
A short uppercut from Bonifacio.
A shot in the inside from Bonifacio.
Shiina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonifacio lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Shiina.
Shiina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shiina blocks an uppercut.
Shiina tries to work over Bonifacio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonifacio misses with the head strike.
Shiina tries to throw a body punch but Bonifacio avoids it by throwing Shiina back against the cage.
Bonifacio working aggressively here.
Bonifacio lands an uppercut.
Shiina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shiina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonifacio's elbow.
Shiina misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andres Bonifacio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bonifacio 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andres Bonifacio!
Andres Bonifacio decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Anthony Shiina was interviewed post fight and said 'that Muther Fucker tripped me!!! yall saw that right?'.
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