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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Luciano (ranked 771 p4p, 1106 weight class) and Bofur Widenose (ranked 105 p4p, 146 weight class). Luciano comes to the cage accompanied by SHORT PEOPLE. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ray Luciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bofur Widenose!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Widenose has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ray Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano clinches up with Widenose and pushes him back against the cage.
Luciano is pressed up against the cage. Widenose has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Luciano down to the mat. Luciano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've been told by Luciano's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Luciano 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.
Luciano misses with a body shot.
Widenose changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Luciano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Widenose gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Widenose backwards.
Luciano trying to control the position but instead, Widenose has worked for underhooks and has pushed Luciano into the cage.
Widenose tries to pull guard but Luciano holds him up against the cage and eventually Widenose drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widenose prevents Luciano from breaking the clinch.
Widenose has Luciano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Luciano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ray Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bofur Widenose.
Nice body punch from Luciano - that landed with a thud.
Widenose pressing his opponent against the cage.
Luciano tries a body shot but Widenose blocks it.
Widenose jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Luciano walks away with a smile on his face. Widenose gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Luciano misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Luciano is predictable there
so Widenose counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Luciano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Luciano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Luciano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widenose's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luciano is looking for a triangle but Widenose pushes his legs off easily.
Luciano looking for subs off his back but Widenose has passed one foot through into half guard.
Widenose is nestled in close to Luciano, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Widenose takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Luciano is looking for a sweep. Widenose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Widenose stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widenose prevents Luciano from improving his position.
Luciano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Widenose trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Widenose chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widenose stopping the sweep attempt from Luciano.
Widenose's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Luciano wants to improve his position but instead Widenose has moved into half guard.
Luciano is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Widenose scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widenose landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are battling for position here. Luciano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Luciano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Widenose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luciano is keeping the position for now.
Luciano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Widenose defends it easily.
Widenose seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widenose is pushing down on Luciano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Luciano is fighting to maintain full guard but Widenose has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bofur Widenose will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice takedown defense from Luciano. No joy for Widenose on that attempt.
A big right from Luciano misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Widenose.
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Widenose.
Widenose with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
No luck for Widenose with that takedown attempt.
Ray Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bofur Widenose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Widenose blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widenose wants to clinch up but Luciano keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Widenose.
Widenose changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Widenose is just out of range.
Widenose with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano looks to land a left hand but Widenose moved out of range nicely.
Widenose feints the counter takedown.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Widenose was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Widenose has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Widenose there as he acknowledges the shot.
Luciano misses with a shot to the body
and Widenose counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Luciano!
Luciano sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Luciano wants to improve his position but Widenose is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano gets back to full guard.
Widenose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Widenose forces his way into half guard.
Luciano is staying active underneath Widenose, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Widenose slips a nice elbow through Luciano's hands, connecting with Luciano's forehead.
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!
Luciano is looking to control Widenose's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Luciano avoid being mounted?
Luciano is looking for a sweep. Widenose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Widenose passes to full mount!
Bofur Widenose has got the better of the ground game so far.
Luciano is desperately trying to improve his position but Widenose has a good base and remains in mount.
Widenose controlling his opponent.
Luciano gets back to half guard.
Widenose is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Luciano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Widenose working Luciano over with strikes.
Luciano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Luciano.
Widenose content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Luciano keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully.
Luciano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Luciano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Widenose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Widenose manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widenose is fighting to break Luciano's control of his arms but Luciano is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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 Ray Luciano will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Widenose tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luciano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luciano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A combination from Luciano does no damage.
And Widenose tries to counter it with a takedown but Luciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Widenose bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Widenose lands some shots froms side control.
Luciano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Widenose trying to control from half guard but Luciano is working away.
Luciano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose slips a nice elbow through Luciano's hands, connecting with Luciano's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano actively working from the bottom here.
Luciano trying to control but Widenose postures up.
Widenose is taking a breather. Luciano says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Luciano tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Widenose has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Widenose dominating with strikes here.
Luciano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Luciano slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano is looking to improve his position.
Widenose passes into side control, despite Luciano's attempt to control the position.
Luciano is looking for a sweep.
Luciano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Widenose is trying to control but can't.
Widenose is doing well to control the position and prevent Luciano from advancing to side control.
Widenose is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Luciano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Luciano's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano looking to control the position.
Widenose is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Luciano is really stuck here.
Luciano is working hard here to advance position.
Widenose lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Widenose.
Widenose has Luciano flattened out and is raining down punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano is trying to break free.
Widenose has Luciano flattened out and is raining down punches.
Widenose is working the ground and pound. Can Luciano escape?
Widenose working for a choke but Luciano is defending well.
Widenose is hanging on to Luciano's back as he tries to escape.
Luciano turns into Widenose and is now in his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano trying to control but Widenose is working from the bottom.
Widenose has his foot on Luciano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Luciano works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bofur Widenose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Widenose has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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