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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Noriega (ranked 740 p4p, 1054 weight class) and Crush Bandicoot (ranked 77 p4p, 115 weight class). Noriega's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, MS-13 Mara Salvatrucha. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Noriega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crush Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandicoot misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Bandicoot.
Bandicoot darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Pablo Noriega has been cut.
Noriega misses with a shot to the body
and Bandicoot counters with a nice uppercut.
Noriega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Noriega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandicoot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bandicoot! But no joy.
That kick from Noriega tenderised Bandicoot's leg. Bandicoot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bandicoot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandicoot scores with a body shot.
Bandicoot connects with a body shot that sends Noriega's belly button to the back.
Noriega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bandicoot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noriega throws a lazy right hand but Bandicoot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bandicoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandicoot.
Noriega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Noriega misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega feints and then cracks Bandicoot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bandicoot down.
Pablo Noriega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noriega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donk. Noriega catches Bandicoot right on the button with a cross.
Bandicoot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Noriega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses.
Bandicoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noriega 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.
Bandicoot connects with a body shot.
Bandicoot throws a series of punches but Noriega moves out of range.
Bandicoot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Noriega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Noriega.
Noriega throws a wild body kick that Bandicoot sees coming a mile off.
Bandicoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
Bandicoot is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Noriega rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little jabbing left from Bandicoot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Bandicoot misses.
Noriega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandicoot. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noriega takes one to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Noriega.
Noriega misses with a hook.
Bandicoot with the counter takedown but Noriega avoids it easily.
Noriega misses the body punch
and Bandicoot counters with a right hand to the body.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Noriega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandicoot.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bandicoot is out of range and Noriega settles back down.
Bandicoot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Noriega with a body shot.
A left lands for Noriega.
A jab from Noriega finds it's way through Bandicoot's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega avoids the body shot from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Noriega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Noriega takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body punch from Bandicoot.
Noriega is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Noriega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Noriega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bandicoot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
Noriega cracks Bandicoot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Noriega loads up on a big right hand but Bandicoot slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Noriega lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bandicoot has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bandicoot and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bandicoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noriega looks to land a body kick but Bandicoot moved away.
It seemed like Bandicoot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bandicoot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noriega moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega scores with a jab. Bandicoot acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Bandicoot misses the shot to the body.
Noriega throws a push kick but Bandicoot slaps the foot to one side.
Bandicoot looks for the body kick but Noriega saw that one coming.
Bandicoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
Bandicoot throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noriega throws a combination that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a nice uppercut.
Noriega with a jab.
Bandicoot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Noriega lands a slapping body shot.
Bandicoot throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noriega is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Noriega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've been informed that Bandicoot has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandicoot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noriega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Crush Bandicoot will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pablo Noriega's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Noriega with a nice cross.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a nice uppercut.
Bandicoot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bandicoot scores with a hook.
Crush Bandicoot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Noriega misses the target.
Noriega thumps Bandicoot with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandicoot.
A slow jab from Noriega misses its intended target.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Bandicoot avoids a kick to the body.
Noriega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandicoot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Noriega doesn't seem bothered though.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut.
Noriega misses with a kick to the body
and Bandicoot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Noriega lands with a hook. Bandicoot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Noriega scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Bandicoot checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Noriega throws a wild body kick that Bandicoot sees coming a mile off.
Bandicoot missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bandicoot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice jab there from Bandicoot.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega avoids the body shot from Bandicoot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noriega throws a body kick that misses
enabling Bandicoot to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega lands with a straight right. Bandicoot didn't see that one coming.
Bandicoot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Noriega finds it's way round the side to connect with Bandicoot's head.
Noriega gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bandicoot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Noriega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bandicoot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bandicoot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bandicoot jabs Noriega to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bandicoot cracks Noriega with a good jab.
Noriega takes a swing at Bandicoot's ribcage but misses.
Bandicoot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Noriega with a nice calf kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bandicoot throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bandicoot avoids a kick to the body.
Bandicoot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Noriega misses with a body kick.
Bandicoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandicoot checks the leg kick.
Noriega swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a left to the body.
Bandicoot is looking to clinch.
Noriega misses with a kick to the body
and Bandicoot counters with a nice uppercut.
Bandicoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noriega throws out the jab.
Bandicoot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bandicoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandicoot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Noriega, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bandicoot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Bandicoot throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Noriega.
A big left from Bandicoot misses.
It looked like Noriega wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bandicoot scores with a nice strike.
Noriega is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Bandicoot misses the target.
Noriega staying out of range there.
Noriega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bandicoot.
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandicoot.
Noriega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Noriega throws the left hand but Bandicoot avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Bandicoot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crush Bandicoot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pablo Noriega's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bandicoot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Noriega throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bandicoot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noriega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bandicoot takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bandicoot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Bandicoot lands an impressive looking overhand right. Noriega doesn't seem phased though.
Noriega feints and then cracks Bandicoot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bandicoot down.
Noriega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bandicoot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Noriega looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bandicoot crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Noriega - the referee stops the clock and Bandicoot gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Noriega. Bandicoot manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega slips a jab from Bandicoot.
A lazy body kick from Noriega
and Bandicoot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut there from Bandicoot.
Oh Noriega is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Noriega swings widly with a right hand
and Bandicoot counters with a left to the body.
Bandicoot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bandicoot throws an overhand right that drops Noriega like a sack of potatoes! Bandicoot dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crush Bandicoot!
A very excited looking Crush Bandicoot made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Pablo Noriega stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.
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