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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Navarro (ranked 1314 p4p, 2550 weight class) and Charli Xcx (ranked 173 p4p, 318 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Navarro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charli Xcx!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xcx shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Navarro wants to get back to full guard.
Navarro is working hard here to advance position.
Xcx passes the guard and advances to mount!
Navarro stops Xcx from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Xcx avoids the attempt from Navarro to control.
Xcx controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro tries to hold on but Xcx postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro is desperately trying to improve his position but Xcx has a good base and remains in mount.
Navarro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Xcx tries to control but Navarro wriggling away.
Xcx is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Navarro is surviving well by controlling Xcx's body position as best he can.
Xcx is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Navarro has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Navarro wants to hold on but Xcx pushes him away.
Navarro 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.
Navarro looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro tries to reverse the position but Xcx maintains control.
Navarro wants to hold on but Xcx pushes him away.
Xcx working for a submission but Navarro is keeping him at bay.
Navarro is working to get back to half guard.
Navarro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Navarro is looking for a sweep. Xcx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Xcx is trying to work for a kimura but Navarro is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Xcx tries to free his leg and advance position but Navarro is retaining full guard.
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Xcx from controlling successfully.
Xcx is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like Xcx might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Navarro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Xcx from controlling successfully.
Navarro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Navarro continues to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xcx uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Navarro.
Xcx changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Navarro tries to avoid it but Xcx manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Navarro to the ground. Navarro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Xcx shoots and misses
and Navarro counters with a slapping leg kick.
Xcx looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jimmy Navarro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charli Xcx.
Xcx fails with the takedown
enabling Navarro to counter with a crisp jab.
Navarro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Xcx.
Navarro scores with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xcx fails with the takedown.
Xcx takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy Navarro will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Navarro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xcx has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Navarro just misses with a punch to the body.
Xcx fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Navarro avoids it really well and circles away.
Navarro stuffs the takedown attempt from Xcx. Xcx gets slowly back to his feet.
Navarro throws out a loose jab but Xcx uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xcx tries for a takedown but Navarro circles away easily
and Navarro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jimmy Navarro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charli Xcx.
Xcx decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Navarro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Navarro wants to improve his position but Xcx is controlling well.
Xcx is pressing down on Navarro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Navarro is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro trying to control but Xcx postures up.
Navarro is staying active underneath Xcx, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Xcx is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Navarro is just riding it out for now. Xcx eventually gives up the hold.
Navarro tries to get to full guard but Xcx has control of the leg.
Navarro is positioning himself well to prevent Xcx advancing to mount.
Navarro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Navarro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Navarro controlling the position.
Xcx stopping the sweep attempt from Navarro.
Navarro managing to control the position.
Xcx wants to pass the guard but Navarro is keeping the position.
Navarro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Xcx defends it easily.
Xcx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Navarro is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Navarro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Navarro wants to sweep here but Xcx controlling him for the moment.
Navarro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Navarro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Xcx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Navarro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xcx is one step ahead there.
Xcx is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xcx advances to half guard.
Navarro tries to roll over but Xcx keeps him under control.
Xcx is trying to control. Navarro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Navarro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xcx wants to work for an arm triangle but Navarro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Navarro is positioning himself well to prevent Xcx advancing to mount.
Navarro tries to roll over but Xcx keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jimmy Navarro will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Navarro lands a jab to the nose.
Navarro misses the shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Navarro as Xcx shoots in.
Charli Xcx is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Navarro connects with a solid leg kick.
Navarro looks to score with a jab to the body but Xcx is just out of range.
Xcx throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Navarro's waist but Navarro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Xcx off to one side.
Navarro wants to slow Xcx down by chopping away at his legs.
Jimmy Navarro is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Navarro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Navarro digs a good body shot into Xcx's ribs.
Xcx shoots and misses
and Navarro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jimmy Navarro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charli Xcx.
Xcx misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro lands a nice shot that snaps Xcx's head back.
Xcx takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Navarro dips to his left and cracks Xcx with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Navarro swings for the body but Xcx moves out of range.
Navarro lands with a straight right. Xcx didn't see that one coming.
Navarro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xcx can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Navarro scores with a nice strike.
Navarro tries to clinch there but Xcx circles away.
Navarro cracks a nice hook into Xcx's ribs.
A good leg kick by Navarro.
Navarro instigates a clinch.
Navarro gets underhooks to prevent Xcx's takedown attempt.
Xcx is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Navarro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Navarro gets underhooks to prevent Xcx's takedown attempt.
Navarro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Navarro breaks the clinch.
Xcx dives in for a single leg takedown but Navarro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A punch lands to the side of Xcx 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Navarro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Navarro cracks Xcx with a right hand to the side of the head.
Navarro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xcx.
Xcx dives in for a single leg takedown but Navarro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Navarro is looking to counter punch.
Charli Xcx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro throws a leg kick that misses.
Xcx gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Navarro lands with a nice body punch.
Xcx walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Xcx avoids the body shot from Navarro.
Navarro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Navarro throws out a leg kick but Xcx moves out of range and Navarro only half commits.
Xcx changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good leg kick by Navarro.
Navarro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Navarro scores with a decent looking hook.
A lazy left from Navarro finds it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Navarro. No joy for Xcx on that attempt.
Xcx takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Navarro lands a nice hook to Xcx's body. Xcx takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Navarro scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Navarro scores with a hook.
Navarro misses the shot to the body.
Xcx shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Navarro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Charli Xcx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xcx chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Navarro can pounce on him.
Navarro staying out of range there.
Navarro lands a jab to the nose.
Xcx on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Navarro tries to land a leg kick but Xcx saw it coming and moves away.
Navarro clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Navarro.
Navarro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Xcx has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Navarro manages to break the clinch.
Xcx shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jimmy Navarro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Navarro connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navarro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xcx changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Xcx shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Navarro as he jumps to the side.
Navarro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Donk. Navarro catches Xcx right on the button with a cross.
Xcx has a takedown stuffed.
Jimmy Navarro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Navarro throws the kick towards the body but Xcx avoids it.
Xcx with the counter takedown but Navarro avoids it easily.
Navarro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Xcx's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Navarro thuds his right hand into Xcx's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good leg kick by Navarro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Navarro is looking to clinch but Xcx is avoiding it.
Navarro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xcx's hands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Navarro.
Navarro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Xcxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Navarro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Navarro, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Navarro!
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