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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arlo OFoley (ranked 2682 p4p, 24820 weight class) and Xxx Xxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arlo OFoley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Xxx as OFoley shoots in.
Xxx is clearly trying to counter these attacks from OFoley with a body shot.
OFoley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Xxx feints a counter leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by OFoley or perhaps it was just good defense by Xxx, which made it look bad.
Xxx thinks about the counter body kick.
Xxx closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arlo OFoley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xxx on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
OFoley misses with a series of wild punches.
Xxx is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OFoley has closed the distance and engaged Xxx in a clinch.
Xxx tries to break the clinch but OFoley is controlling the position.
OFoley breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from OFoley does no damage.
Xxx is trying to counter with his kicks.
A nice combination there by OFoley.
OFoley misses with a few strikes there.
OFoley throws a head kick that misses.
Xxx follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Xxx takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A nice combination there by OFoley.
OFoley throws a left and a right that both miss
so Xxx counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OFoley wants to sweep here but Xxx controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OFoley has a closed guard, preventing Xxx from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OFoley doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
OFoley keeping moving, preventing Xxx from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OFoley controlling Xxx's posture.
OFoley pushes Xxx off and gets back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by OFoley as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OFoley shoots in for a takedown but Xxx shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arlo OFoley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xxx shoots in looking for a takedown but OFoley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Xxx's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A punch combination from OFoley misses.
Xxx steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Xxx shoots in and bounces OFoley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
OFoley is looking to stand up but Xxx isn't so interested in that idea.
OFoley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OFoley wants to stand up but Xxx is controlling him.
OFoley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Xxx wants to stand but OFoley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Xxx is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arlo OFoley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
OFoley with the inside leg kick.
OFoley throws a combination. Xxx tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Xxx shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with OFoley but OFoley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
OFoley misses with a wild combination.
OFoley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Xxx responds with a good body kick, but OFoley manages to step out the way in time.
OFoley misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OFoley lands a two punch combo.
OFoley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Xxx was covering up waiting for the punch and OFoley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xxx avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xxx wants to stand but OFoley is controlling the position.
Xxx working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from OFoley.
OFoley content to stall in guard here.
OFoley postures up in Xxx's guard and throws a big left but Xxx blocks it.
OFoley stops Xxx from standing up.
Xxx really doesn't want to stay on the ground with OFoley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Xxx avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
OFoley shoots in looking for a takedown but Xxx manages to keep the fight standing, pushing OFoley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
OFoley has Xxx up against the cage in a clinch.
OFoley breaks from the clinch.
OFoley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xxx can do to turn this around?
OFoley scores with a head kick.
OFoley throws a right and a left that Xxx avoids nicely.
As OFoley backs off Xxx throws a huge counter combo but OFoley manages to avoid it all.
OFoley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Xxx tries to counter it with a takedown but OFoley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
OFoley throws a nice looking combination but Xxx bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Despite the aggression on Xxx's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Xxx shoots in looking for a takedown but OFoley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Xxx's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OFoley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Xxx follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
OFoley shoots in looking for a takedown but Xxx manages to keep the fight standing, pushing OFoley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Xxx is trying to counter with his kicks.
Arlo OFoley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OFoley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from OFoley.
OFoley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
OFoley closes the distance and clinches.
Xxx lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OFoley or not.
OFoley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OFoley misses with a few strikes there.
OFoley blocks a head kick by Xxx.
OFoley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xxx as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arlo OFoley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OFoley throws a nice looking combination but Xxx bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xxx counters with a body kick.
Arlo OFoley is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OFoley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and OFoley wants it to stay on the feet.
OFoley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xxx circles away quickly and effectively.
OFoley swinging wildly here.
Xxx fails with a takedown attempt.
OFoley fails to land with a series of punches.
OFoley throws a series of punches but Xxx moves out of range.
OFoley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arlo OFoley dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
OFoley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Xxx back to the cage. OFoley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
OFoley moves into the clinch.
OFoley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OFoley shoots in looking for a takedown but Xxx manages to keep the fight standing, pushing OFoley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Xxx with the counter takedown but OFoley avoids it easily.
OFoley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xxx's waist but Xxx gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing OFoley off to one side.
Xxx goes for a double leg but OFoley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as OFoley continues to drive forward.
OFoley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Xxx sprawls well. Xxx wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. OFoley gets slowly back to his feet.
Xxx flicks out a counter leg kick but OFoley steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arlo OFoley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xxx misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OFoley throws a hook to the side of Xxx's head but Xxx sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xxx raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OFoley fails to land the takedown.
Xxx misses with a takedown attempt - OFoley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
OFoley fails to land the takedown.
OFoley shoots for a takedown but Xxx saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Xxx checks a leg kick nicely.
Xxx fails with a takedown attempt.
Xxx misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OFoley throws a series of punches but Xxx avoids them all with ease.
Xxx steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
OFoley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Xxx defends well and OFoley ends up having to push Xxx into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Xxx is trying to counter with his kicks.
OFoley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Xxx's efforts to push away.
Xxx tries to break free but OFoley pushes him back against the cage.
OFoley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OFoley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Xxx in his tracks.
OFoley shoots in and drives through. Xxx sprawls well.
OFoley leaves Xxx with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from OFoley misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OFoley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OFoley closes the distance and clinches.
OFoley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
OFoley manages to break the clinch.
OFoley looks to land a right hand but Xxx moved out of range.
OFoley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Xxx steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from OFoley.
OFoley dives in and grabs Xxx's left leg, looking for a takedown. Xxx pushes down on OFoley's head and hops out.
Xxx is trying to counter with his kicks.
Xxx blocks the body kick.
OFoley stuffs the takedown.
OFoley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OFoley fails to land with a series of punches.
And Xxx responds with a good body kick, but OFoley manages to step out the way in time.
OFoley slaps away a takedown attempt from Xxx, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xxx tries for a takedown but OFoley circles away easily
and OFoley counters with a one-two to the body.
Xxx shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with OFoley but OFoley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Xxx Xxx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xxx showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from OFoley.
Arlo OFoley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
OFoley looks for a takedown but Xxx sprawls well.
Xxx steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arlo OFoley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well OFoley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arlo OFoley!
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RATING
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