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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Entei (ranked 539 p4p, 65 weight class) and Tony Hibbert (ranked 711 p4p, 83 weight class). Harry Entei has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Entei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Hibbert!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hibbert misses the jab.
Entei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hibbert.
Hibbert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Entei wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A punch combination from Hibbert misses.
Entei fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hibbert just manages to avoid it.
Entei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Entei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hibbert swats away the attempt to clinch by Entei.
Hibbert on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hibbert on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hibbert avoids the body shot from Entei.
Hibbert takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Hibbert misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hibbert throws out a powerful jab.
Hibbert loads up on a big right hand but Entei slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Entei misses the target.
Tony Hibbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Entei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hibbert looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hibbert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hibbert avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hibbert tries to counter with a clinch but Entei shakes him off and moves away.
Hibbert takes one to the chin there.
Hibbert staying out of range there.
Entei closes the distance and pushes Hibbert back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
Hibbert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hibbert can't find room to land a body shot as Entei controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Entei has a couple of punches blocked by Hibbert.
Hibbert throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hibbert creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hibbert has Entei pressed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Entei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hibbert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hibbert is leaning against Entei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hibbert.
Entei takes a shot to the head.
Entei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hibbert or not.
Entei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Entei prevents a body shot from Hibbert.
Hibbert can't find room to land a body shot as Entei controls the action.
Entei blocking some punches.
Entei tries to throw a body punch but Hibbert avoids it by throwing Entei back against the cage.
Hibbert content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hibbert leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hibbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Entei.
A shot in the inside from Hibbert.
Hibbert lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hibbert lands an uppercut.
Entei blocking some punches.
Entei struggles to land a body shot inside as Hibbert controls his hands.
Entei misses with a punch on the inside.
Entei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hibbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hibbert lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Entei backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hibbert takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
Entei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Entei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Entei blocks an uppercut.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Entei.
Entei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hibbert displaying some good clinch control by pressing Entei up against the cage.
Entei has a couple of punches blocked by Hibbert.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Entei blocks an uppercut.
Entei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Entei fails to land.
Entei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hibbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
Hibbert blocks an uppercut.
Entei misses with a body punch.
Entei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony Hibbert 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.
A head kick misses from Entei.
Hibbert throws a combination. Entei tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Entei moves into the clinch successfully.
Hibbert tries to throw a body punch but Entei avoids it by throwing Hibbert back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
Hibbert lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Entei backwards.
Hibbert wants to stall.
Hibbert tries to throw a body punch but Entei avoids it by throwing Hibbert back against the cage.
Entei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Hibbert scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entei works on Hibbert's body with a couple of short punches.
Hibbert prevents a body shot from Entei.
Hibbert is looking to control Entei's arms but Entei gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hibbert has his back to the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hibbert prevents a body shot from Entei.
Hibbert misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hibbert misses with a punch to the body.
Entei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Entei to work.
Hibbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hibbert is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hibbert lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hibbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Entei working aggressively here.
Hibbert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Entei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hibbert misses with a punch on the inside.
Entei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hibbert.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hibbert is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Entei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Entei.
Entei wants to clinch.
Hibbert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Entei misses with a body kick.
Hibbert smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Entei blocks a leg kick.
Hibbert misses with the combination.
That kick from Hibbert tenderised Entei's leg. Entei is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hibbert throws a jab when Entei was well out of range.
Entei throws a counter high kick but Hibbert was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hibbert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Entei.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hibbert avoids the head kick by Entei.
Entei checks the leg kick.
Hibbert getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tony Hibbert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hibbert takes a swing at Entei's ribcage but misses.
Hibbert misses with a head kick.
Entei tries a head kick but it misses.
Hibbert throws a right and a left that Entei avoids nicely.
Entei tries to clinch up.
Hibbert misses with a looping left.
Hibbert misses the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Entei blocks the leg kick.
Hibbert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Entei moves away.
Hibbert wants to land a leg kick but Entei is out of range.
Hibbert lands a body shot.
Hibbert works over Entei's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hibbert misses with a looping right.
Entei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Entei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hibbert.
Hibbert throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Entei does it's job there.
Entei throws a head kick that misses
and Hibbert cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hibbert with a nice cross.
Entei throws a low kick but Hibbert moves out of range easily.
Hibbert cracks a nice hook into Entei's ribs.
Tony Hibbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Entei tries to clinch but Hibbert moves out of range.
Entei takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick by Hibbert misses
and Entei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hibbert crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Entei - the referee stops the clock and Hibbert gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Entei. Hibbert manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Danga de danga de dang - Hibbert scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Hibbert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Entei closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Entei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Entei on the inside.
Entei misses with a punch on the inside.
Entei misses with a punch to the body.
Entei throws a punch but it's blocked by Hibbert.
Entei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Hibbert.
Hibbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Entei stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Entei is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Entei.
Entei scores with a shot to the side of Hibbert's head.
Entei digs a right hand underneath Hibbert's ribcage. Hibbert let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hibbert misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Entei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hibbert softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Entei.
Hibbert lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Entei backwards.
Hibbert lands a hook that snaps the head of Entei backwards.
Entei misses with a body punch.
Entei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hibbert lands a hook that snaps the head of Entei backwards.
Hibbert misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hibbert just leaning against Entei, taking a breather.
Tony Hibbert seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hibbert misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hibbert.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Entei tries to throw a body punch but Hibbert avoids it by throwing Entei back against the cage.
Hibbert is trying to maintain a safe position but Entei gets an underhook and turns Hibbert into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
Hibbert blocks an uppercut.
Entei breaks the clinch.
Entei lands a head kick. Hibbert smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Entei checks the leg kick.
Entei throws a head kick that misses.
Hibbert wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hibbert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hibbert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Entei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Entei connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hibbert jabs at Entei's body.
Hibbert takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Entei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Entei 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.
Entei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Entei ducks under a wild hook from Hibbert.
Hibbert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crunch! Entei slams his shin into Hibbert's torso.
Hibbert thows a left - swing and a miss!
Entei looks to land a body kick but Hibbert moved away.
Hibbert tries to counter with a clinch but Entei shakes him off and moves away.
Hibbert lands with a cross.
Hibbert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Entei manages to avoid it.
Hibbert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Entei wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hibbert misses with a hook. Entei ducked under it nicely.
Harry Entei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Entei thumps Hibbert with a low kick.
Entei thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hibbert if he has to take too many more of those.
Entei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hibbert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hibbert looks to land a left hand but Entei moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Entei was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hibbert.
Entei misses with a body kick.
Nice cross by Hibbert.
Hibbert lands a two punch combo.
Entei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hibbert manages to avoid it.
Hibbert lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Entei moves out of range as Hibbert strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Hibbert.
Well Hibbert has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Hibbert!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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