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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Naoko Marui (ranked 1109 p4p, 1646 weight class) and Joe Biden (ranked 118 p4p, 166 weight class). Biden has chosen Side to Side as his entrance music. Joe Biden has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Naoko Marui's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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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 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Naoko Marui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Biden!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biden throws a hook but Marui avoids it easily.
Biden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Biden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Biden lands with a right hand.
Biden scores with a nice strike.
Joe Biden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marui misses with a combination
letting Biden counter with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Biden.
A big left from Marui misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Biden! But no joy.
Marui lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Biden circles away quickly and effectively.
Marui walks into a stiff left hand from Biden.
Biden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Marui lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Biden circles away quickly and effectively.
Marui throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Biden counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marui misses with a combination
enabling Biden to counter with a crisp jab.
Biden has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Marui is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Biden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marui was well out of range. Poor timing from Biden.
Marui has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biden throws a series of punches but Marui avoids them all with ease.
Marui throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Biden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marui was well out of range. Poor timing from Biden.
Marui looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Biden misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Biden finds it's way through Marui's defenses.
Biden throws a nice looking combination but Marui bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marui throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biden misses with a shot to the body
and Marui counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Biden throws a body punch but Marui moves out of range.
Marui swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marui lands a nice looking body shot.
Marui avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Biden scores with the left hand. Marui knows he should have avoided that one.
Biden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marui circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biden misses with a hook. Marui ducked under it nicely.
As Biden looks to move away, Marui throws a big counter combo but Biden just gets out of the way.
Marui looks to land a right hand but Biden moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biden throws a body shot but no joy.
Biden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Biden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marui avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Biden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marui rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Biden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Biden! But no joy.
Biden scores with a sloppy right hand. Marui should have avoided that one.
Biden misses with a hook. Marui ducked under it nicely.
Marui appears to be looking for a big counter.
Biden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Biden there.
Biden lands the left hand.
Biden connects with the punch.
Biden avoids the body shot from Marui.
Biden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marui swings for the body but Biden moves out of range.
Biden moves out of range as Marui strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Biden misses the target.
Marui takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marui misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biden.
Biden is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marui had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
No joy there for Marui, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Biden scores with a hook to the body. Marui takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marui is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Biden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marui was well out of range. Poor timing from Biden.
Marui seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A jab from Biden misses.
Marui moves away from the strike by Biden.
Marui misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Biden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marui uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biden.
Marui swings widly with a right hand
and Biden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Biden dodges the punch combination from Marui.
Biden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biden avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice side step and Biden releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marui swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Biden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Biden throws a right and a left that Marui avoids nicely.
Biden loads up on a big right hand but Marui slips the punch.
Biden scores with a nice head shot.
Marui steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Biden.
Marui lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Biden circles away quickly and effectively.
Marui takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marui displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Biden throws out the jab.
Marui is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Biden looks to throw the jab but Marui is out of range.
Biden cracks Marui with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Biden lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Biden dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marui misses with a right hand
and Biden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Biden takes a swing at Marui's ribcage but misses.
Marui swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marui throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Biden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marui takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Biden throws a hook to the side of Marui's head but Marui sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marui throws a one two combo.
It looks like Joe Biden has been cut.
Marui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biden was well out of range. Poor timing from Marui.
Biden is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marui with a body shot.
Biden throws a looping overhand right but Marui ducks down to avoid it.
Marui scores with a hook to the body. Biden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marui looks to score with a jab to the body but Biden is just out of range.
Biden throws a hook to the side of Marui's head but Marui sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marui takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Naoko Marui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marui scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Marui's jab looks to have found its range, popping Biden under the eye.
Biden connects with a right hand. Marui shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biden connects with a body shot that sends Marui's belly button to the back.
Marui lands a nice shot to the body.
Biden misses with a body shot.
Biden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marui.
Joe Biden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Biden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Biden dodges the punch combination from Marui.
The fighters circling - Biden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marui misses with a right hand
and Biden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Biden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marui throws a body punch but Biden moves out of range.
Biden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marui moves away.
Marui looks to score with a jab to the body but Biden is just out of range.
Biden punishes Marui's body with a nice straight punch.
Biden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marui.
Biden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marui throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marui throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Biden throws out a counter right but Marui avoids it with no problem.
Marui swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marui throws a series of punches but Biden moves out of range.
Marui is looking to wear down Biden with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Biden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Biden.
Marui takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Biden throws a jab but it's blocked by Marui.
Marui uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Biden.
Biden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marui.
Biden throws a shot from downtown. Marui moves away and avoids it.
Marui tries to clinch but Biden is having none of it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Biden, as that shot connected.
Biden's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Biden duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biden was well out of range. Poor timing from Marui.
Biden misses with a looping right.
A big left from Marui misses.
Marui throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marui swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marui throws a right and a left that Biden avoids nicely.
Biden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marui looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big right from Marui misses.
Biden lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marui fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Biden on the side of the head.
Biden scores with a body shot.
Biden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Biden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Biden scores with a hook to the body. Marui takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marui uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Biden has time to react.
Marui doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marui takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Biden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marui throws out the jab.
Marui swings for the body but Biden moves out of range.
Marui misses with a body shot.
Biden lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marui backs up against the cage.
Biden lands with a nice body punch.
Good exchange - Biden coming out on top.
Biden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marui.
Marui defending well as Biden loads up on a big left hand.
Marui is looking to counter the offense by Biden and move into the clinch.
Marui fails to land with a series of punches.
Biden thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marui tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circle momentarily. Biden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marui throws a left and a right that both miss
and Biden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Biden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Biden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Biden's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Marui throws a combination that misses
and Biden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marui uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Biden.
Marui is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marui lunges at Biden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Biden's hand.
Biden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marui throws a nice looking combination but Biden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Biden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marui throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Biden counters with a right hand to the body.
Biden throws a big shot that misses.
Marui misses with a double jab
and Biden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marui swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biden misses with a straight left.
Marui is looking to counter punch.
Marui misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Biden counters with a straight right hand.
Marui looks to land a combination but Biden avoids it well.
Biden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Biden scores with a hook to the body. Marui takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marui takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marui scores with a jab to the body.
Marui walks into a jab.
Biden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marui momentarily.
Marui tries to bum rush Biden with a series of wild strikes but Biden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Biden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marui momentarily.
Marui slips under a jab from Biden.
A left lands for Biden.
Marui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biden was well out of range. Poor timing from Marui.
Biden unleashes a big counter combination but Marui bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Biden looks to score with a jab to the body but Marui is just out of range.
Marui ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biden moves away.
Marui looks to score with a jab to the body but Biden is just out of range.
Marui slips under a jab from Biden.
Nice uppercut there from Biden.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marui looks to land a combination but Biden avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Marui misses.
Marui takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Biden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Biden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Biden lands a body shot.
Marui takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Biden throws a lazy right hand but Marui sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Biden throws a looping overhand right but Marui ducks down to avoid it.
Marui takes one to the side of the head.
Biden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marui stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marui lands with a good body shot.
Marui throws a body shot but no joy.
Biden doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marui doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Biden just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marui misses with a wild combination.
Marui throws a series of punches but Biden moves out of range.
Biden is looking for the big counter here.
Marui throws out a loose jab but Biden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Biden scores with a nice strike.
Marui throws a combination that misses
and Biden counters with a left to the body.
Biden clobbers Marui with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Biden lands a slapping body shot.
Marui lands with a shot to the body.
Biden connects with a body shot.
Marui takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No joy there for Marui, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joe Biden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Biden scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marui looks to land a right hand but Biden moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marui throws a series of punches but Biden avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Biden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Biden sizes up Marui with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marui takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Biden misses with a looping right.
Marui lands with a shot to the body.
Marui falls off balance throwing a combination
and Biden counters with a straight right hand.
Marui rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Biden counters with a left to the body.
Biden misses with an uppercut.
Marui keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biden lands a nice shot to the body.
Marui uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Biden.
Marui swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Naoko Marui has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marui throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marui takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Biden.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Biden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Biden 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Biden!
A relieved looking Joe Biden thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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