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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ezequiel Canizares (ranked 1710 p4p, 1519 weight class) and Agent Smith (ranked 233 p4p, 207 weight class). Canizares comes to the cage accompanied by El Loco. On his way into the cage it seems that Ezequiel Canizares has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ezequiel Canizares seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ezequiel Canizares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agent Smith!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canizares cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick lands from Canizares.
Smith slips a jab from Canizares.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Canizares lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Canizares has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Canizares looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Canizares tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Canizares looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Canizares connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith moves forwards but Canizares connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Canizares throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Canizares tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Canizares tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Canizares backwards.
Canizares can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Canizares digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Canizares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canizares blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Canizares lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares lands with a right to the head.
Canizares lands with a light punch inside.
Canizares blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith pulls guard effortlessly.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Canizares from controlling successfully.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Canizares can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canizares trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Canizares passes into side control.
Smith is not content to let Canizares control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canizares is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Smith will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Smith is pressing down on Canizares's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Canizares gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canizares's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Canizares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Canizares has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Canizares pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Canizares defends well.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Canizares can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Canizares showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Canizares wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Canizares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Canizares trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Canizares sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four 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.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Canizares content to stall in guard here.
Smith looking for subs off his back but Canizares has passed one foot through into half guard.
Well, if Canizares is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smith trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezequiel Canizares 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.
Canizares misses with a right hand
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Canizares controls the action.
Canizares looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith decides to pull guard.
Smith is trying to keep Canizares in close.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Canizares doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Canizares manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith keeping full guard, as Canizares tries to pass.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Canizares is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Canizares from controlling successfully.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Canizares is aware though and is defending well.
Smith is pulling down on Canizares's head to control his posture.
Canizares in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Canizares knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canizares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Canizares pushes his legs off easily.
Canizares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Canizares doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Canizares manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Canizares has passed into half guard!
Canizares performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Agent Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Canizares sits in half guard.
Canizares sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Canizares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Canizares is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Canizares pulls his head out easily.
Canizares seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith trying to control here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Canizares controlling the action here.
Canizares trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Canizares lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Canizares misses with an uppercut.
Canizares throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Canizares pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Canizares throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith throws the left hand but Canizares avoids the punch easily.
Smith misses with the combination.
Canizares thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canizares.
Canizares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canizares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Canizares looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Canizares digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ezequiel Canizares will probably get the nod.
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!
A slapping leg kick lands for Canizares.
Canizares connects with a looping right hand.
Ezequiel Canizares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Canizares crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Smith - the referee stops the clock and Canizares gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Smith. Canizares manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Smith tries to move into range but Canizares moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith throws a series of punches but Canizares moves out of range.
Smith moves out of range as Canizares throws a body kick.
Canizares throws a nice outside leg kick.
Canizares lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares avoids a punch combination nicely.
A cross from Canizares lands.
Canizares dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canizares lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Canizares counters with a good, hard body kick but Smith shrugs it off.
Nice uppercut lands for Canizares. That snapped Smith's head back.
Canizares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Canizares.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Canizares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Canizares.
Canizares scores with a nice strike.
Canizares lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Canizares.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show 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!
Smith walks into a left hand.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canizares ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
A low kick lands for Canizares.
A nice leg kick lands there from Canizares.
Agent Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith lands with a right hand.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good leg kick by Canizares.
Canizares cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Canizares fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Canizares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Canizares throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Canizares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Canizares.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Canizares throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Canizares works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canizares just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Canizares.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Canizares.
Canizares quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Canizares lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Canizares scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Canizares scores with a nice right hand.
Canizares takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Canizares lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Canizares.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canizares connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Canizares darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canizares slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Canizares scores with a head kick.
Canizares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Ezequiel Canizares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A telegraphed right hand from Canizares misses the target.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Canizares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Canizares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
A little feinted left hand from Canizares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Canizares defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Ezequiel Canizares is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canizares.
Canizares connects with an inside leg kick.
Canizares smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canizares lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezequiel Canizares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Canizares, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezequiel Canizares!
During a confident post fight interview, Ezequiel Canizares thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Agent Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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