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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Boxer Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthas Menethil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menethil has chosen Mercy as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
14 - 15 - 1 |
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200 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Great elbows
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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
14 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joe Boxer Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arthas Menethil!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menethil looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Boxer Jr!
Menethil looking to ground and pound but Boxer Jr is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menethil throws a strike there. Boxer Jr manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Boxer Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boxer Jr keeping moving, preventing Menethil from controlling successfully.
Boxer Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Menethil.
Boxer Jr has a closed guard, preventing Menethil from standing up.
Menethil wants to pass the guard but Boxer Jr is keeping the position.
Menethil is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boxer Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer Jr is looking to pass Menethil's guard but actually Menethil recovers to full guard.
Boxer Jr postures up.
Menethil wants to get back to his feet but Boxer Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boxer Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Menethil is keeping the position for now.
Boxer Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boxer Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Menethil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boxer Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joe Boxer Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Menethil.
Boxer Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Arthas Menethil has been cut.
Menethil wants to clinch.
Menethil shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Menethil tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boxer Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice straight punches there by Boxer Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boxer Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menethil tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boxer Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boxer Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Menethil, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joe Boxer Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthas Menethil.
Boxer Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boxer Jr.
Menethil tries to close the distance and clinch but Boxer Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boxer Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boxer Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Menethil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boxer Jr.
Menethil shoots in and drives through. Boxer Jr sprawls well.
Menethil looks gassed!
Boxer Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menethil fails in his attempt to clinch.
Menethil chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boxer Jr can pounce on him.
Boxer Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Donk. Boxer Jr catches Menethil right on the button with a cross.
Menethil throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boxer Jr's waist but Boxer Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Menethil off to one side.
Boxer Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Boxer Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menethil dodges the punch combination from Boxer Jr.
Menethil slips a jab and a cross from Boxer Jr.
Good exchange - Boxer Jr coming out on top.
Menethil takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Menethil tries to clinch there but Boxer Jr circles away.
Menethil takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Menethil.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Menethil avoids a punch combination nicely.
Menethil fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menethil moves in looking to clinch but Boxer Jr pushes him off.
Boxer Jr misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Menethil, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boxer Jr misses with a wild combination.
Boxer Jr is working the combinations to good effect here.
Menethil shoots in for a takedown but Boxer Jr shows good takedown defense.
Menethil takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boxer Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Menethil circles away quickly and effectively.
Menethil closes the distance and clinches.
Boxer Jr is trying to break the clinch but Menethil has him pressed against the cage.
Boxer Jr takes a shot to the head.
Menethil misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boxer Jr tries to pull guard but Menethil won't allow it.
Menethil tries to stall but Boxer Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Menethil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Menethil looks for a takedown but Boxer Jr sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Boxer Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arthas Menethil's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boxer Jr tries to bum rush Menethil with a series of wild strikes but Menethil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Boxer Jr does no damage.
Menethil avoids a punch combination nicely.
Menethil tries to close the distance and clinch but Boxer Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Menethil takes the fight into the clinch.
Menethil lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Menethil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boxer Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boxer Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menethil.
Boxer Jr tries to keep at a distance but Menethil has taken the fight into the clinch.
Menethil working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Menethil manages to break the clinch.
Boxer Jr gets caught napping as Menethil dives in and scores a takedown. Boxer Jr manages to retain guard.
Menethil wanted to stand there but Boxer Jr had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menethil throwing strikes but missing.
Boxer Jr has his hands on Menethil's head, controlling the position.
Boxer Jr lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Menethil!
Boxer Jr looking to ground and pound but Menethil is blocking nicely.
Menethil bucks Boxer Jr off and manages to get back to his feet!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Menethil clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Menethil.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Menethil.
Menethil working aggressively here.
Boxer Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Menethil.
Boxer Jr gets control of Menethil's arms and successfully pulls guard. Boxer Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Boxer Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boxer Jr lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Menethil!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menethil wants to get back to his feet.
Menethil keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menethil's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Menethil is squirming around, avoiding Boxer Jr's attempts to control the action.
Menethil is trying to stand.
Boxer Jr is landing with some decent strikes but Menethil is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Boxer Jr wants to control the pace but Menethil is squirming around nicely.
Menethil really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boxer Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Menethil is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menethil is trying to stand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Menethil can do anything to dispel that myth.
Menethil tries to reverse the position but Boxer Jr maintains control.
Menethil is breathing heavily.
Menethil is bucking up trying to escape but Boxer Jr cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Boxer Jr pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menethil tries to hold on but Boxer Jr pushes him away.
Menethil really wants to buck Boxer Jr off and get back to his feet.
Boxer Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Menethil is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boxer Jr working the ground and pound effectively.
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 Joe Boxer Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arthas Menethil's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Boxer Jr swinging wildly here.
Boxer Jr tries to land a leg kick but Menethil saw it coming and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Menethil.
Menethil tries to clinch up but Boxer Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Menethil tries to clinch up.
Boxer Jr throws a wild body kick that Menethil sees coming a mile off.
Menethil tries to clinch up.
Boxer Jr dips to his left and cracks Menethil with an uppercut!
Menethil tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boxer Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Menethil doesn't manage to clinch there - Boxer Jr circles away.
Menethil fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boxer Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Menethil fails in his attempt to clinch.
Menethil tries to clinch there but Boxer Jr circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Menethil looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer Jr throws a nice looking combination but Menethil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Menethil throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boxer Jr's waist but Boxer Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Menethil off to one side.
Joe Boxer Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthas Menethil.
Menethil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some wild striking there from Menethil.
Boxer Jr feints and then cracks Menethil's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Menethil down.
Boxer Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boxer Jr lands a nice hook to Menethil's body. Menethil takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A combination from Boxer Jr does no damage.
Joe Boxer Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Menethil with a nice cross.
Menethil showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boxer Jr.
Boxer Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Boxer Jr thumps Menethil with a low kick.
No luck for Menethil with that takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Boxer Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Menethil takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Menethil tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boxer Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joe Boxer Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Boxer Jr swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxer Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Menethil tries to clinch up.
Boxer Jr with a jab.
Boxer Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menethil was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxer Jr.
Boxer Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Menethil back to the cage. Boxer Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The cut above Arthas Menethil's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Boxer Jr looks to land a combination but Menethil avoids it well.
Menethil instigates a clinch.
Menethil lands a right hand.
Menethil lands with a short shot to the head.
Boxer Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Menethil's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boxer Jr.
Menethil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Menethil takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sloppy strikes from Boxer Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Boxer Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That kick from Boxer Jr tenderised Menethil's leg. Menethil is trying to keep his angry face on.
Menethil shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boxer Jr pinned against the cage. Boxer Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Menethil tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boxer Jr swivels and escapes.
Menethil takes a kick to the side of the head.
Boxer Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boxer Jr lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menethil closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boxer Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Arthas Menethil's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Menethil.
Boxer Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Boxer Jr throws a series of strikes that have Menethil backpedaling.
Joe Boxer Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Menethil shoots in but Boxer Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boxer Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boxer Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boxer Jr swinging wildly here.
Boxer Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boxer Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Menethil clinches.
Menethil is pushing Boxer Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Arthas Menethil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Boxer Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Menethil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Boxer Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boxer Jr, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Boxer Jr!
Joe Boxer Jr took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thank you to the fans.And I hope you guys can support me to get in a compay and go from amatuer to pro'.
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energy
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hype
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