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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Unkind Artist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nacho Libre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Artist might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dropkick Murphys - Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya. Nacho Libre is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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198 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Unkind Artist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nacho Libre!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artist lands with a hook. Libre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Libre throws a sloppy body shot
and Artist counters with a one-two to the body.
Libre throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Artist tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Libre is in Artist's guard.
Libre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Artist wants to sweep here but Libre controlling him for the moment.
Libre wants to control from the top but Artist keeps moving.
Artist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Libre is one step ahead there.
Artist wants to stand up but Libre is controlling him.
Artist working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Libre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Libre thows a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Artist is on top in guard.
Libre throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Libre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Libre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Libre is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Libre wants to improve his position but instead Artist has moved into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Artist tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Artist takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Artist is looking to take a break and control but Libre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Libre can do anything to dispel that myth.
Artist prevents Libre from improving his position.
Libre is looking to escape.
Artist takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Unkind Artist has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Artist forces Libre back against the ropes and clinches.
Libre works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Libre throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Libre tries to lock up and control but Artist gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Libre slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Artist is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Libre is trying to get back to full guard.
Artist performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Unkind Artist just wasn't active enough.
Libre shoots in and drives through. Artist sprawls well.
Artist has managed to clinch.
Artist lands with a left to the head.
Artist taking a breather.
Libre is trying to break the clinch but Artist has him pressed against the ropes.
Artist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Libre lands a body shot.
Libre wants a takedown.
Artist stops a takedown attempt from Libre.
Unkind Artist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nacho Libre.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Libre drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Artist gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Artist tries to throw a body punch but Libre avoids it by throwing Artist back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Artist.
Libre blocks a body shot from Artist.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Unkind Artist dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Artist.
Libre closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Artist to the mat! Artist manages to get full guard.
Artist controls Libre momentarily but Libre frees himself.
Libre with a flurry of punches that miss.
Libre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Libre trying to control but Artist is working from the bottom.
Artist is pulling down on Libre's head. It's preventing any offense from Libre, at least for the moment.
Artist wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Artist keeping moving, preventing Libre from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Libre changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Artist looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Artist is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Libre throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Artist works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Libre thows a huge punch but Artist dodges it nicely.
Libre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Libre prevents Artist from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Libre trying to mount his opponent but Artist defends it.
Libre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Libre wants to control but Artist is keeping him busy.
Libre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Artist's head.
Libre throws a strike but Artist avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Libre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Artist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Artist keeping moving, preventing Libre from controlling successfully.
Libre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Libre has passed into side control.
Libre working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Artist is looking for a sweep.
Libre tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Artist wants to control but Libre postures up.
Libre is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Artist's shoulder. That is not cool.
Artist is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Libre taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Artist is not content to let Libre control the position.
The ground and pound from Libre seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Libre working the strikes but Artist uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Libre scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Libre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Libre looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Artist with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nacho Libre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Artist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Artist there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Unkind Artist has been cut.
A combination from Libre does no damage.
Libre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Artist circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from Artist misses its intended target.
Libre misses with a right hand
and Artist counters with a nice low kick that buckles Libre's knee momentarily.
Libre scores with a jab to the body.
Libre takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Libre tries to score a power double leg takedown but Artist sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Libre somewhat.
Libre misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Libre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Artist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Artist connects with a high kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Artist!
Libre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Artist throws a head kick that misses.
Artist connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Libre shoots in looking for a takedown but Artist manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Libre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Libre takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Libre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A cross from Artist lands.
Artist fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Artist throws a nice inside leg kick.
Libre throws a right hand that misses
and Artist counters with a body kick.
Artist gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Artist.
Libre is working for takedown but Artist is calmly controlling the position for now.
Unkind Artist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nacho Libre.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Artist.
Artist works on Libre's body with a couple of short punches.
Artist lands a nice shot to the body.
Artist displaying some good clinch control by pressing Libre up against the ropes.
Artist lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Artist.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artist prevents Libre from breaking the clinch.
Artist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Libre backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Libre.
Artist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Libre backwards.
Artist throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Libres head.
Artist prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short body shot lands from Artist as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artist scores with a shot to the side of Libre's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Libre.
Libre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Artist lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Artist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Artist lands with a short shot to the head.
Artist just leaning against Libre, taking a breather.
Artist is working Libre over against the ropes.
Libre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Artist gets through Libre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Artist.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libre is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Artist lands with a light punch inside.
Artist lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Artist.
A left hand lands to the body for Artist.
Artist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Artist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Artist works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Artist lands a body shot.
Artist pushes Libre back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Artist taking a breather.
Artist lands a body shot in the clinch.
Artist lands a shoulder strike.
Libre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Artist fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Artist keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artist lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Libre at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Artist.
Artist throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Libre's head.
Libre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Artist.
Unkind Artist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Libre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Artist counters with a body kick that stops Libre in his tracks momentarily.
Artist tries to clinch up but Libre circles away and keeps his distance.
Libre misses with a takedown attempt - Artist sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Artist throws a quick inside leg kick.
Artist thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Libre if he has to take too many more of those.
Artist lands a slapping body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Artist. That's going to slow Libre down.
Libre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Artist holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Artist fails to land.
Artist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Artist gets underhooks to prevent Libre's takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Unkind Artist showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Artist 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Unkind Artist!
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