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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ezequiel Canizares (ranked 524 p4p, 510 weight class) and Waheed Saqqaf (ranked 71 p4p, 70 weight class). Canizares comes to the cage accompanied by El Loco. Saqqaf is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Endless River - Eternal Insomnia. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Ezequiel Canizares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Waheed Saqqaf!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saqqaf scores with a punch to the head.
Saqqaf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Canizares has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Saqqaf ducks under a wild hook from Canizares.
Saqqaf looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick which misses Canizares's front leg but catches the back leg as Canizares tries to avoid it.
Canizares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saqqaf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saqqaf will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saqqaf throws a hook to the side of Canizares's head but Canizares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Canizares with the inside leg kick.
Canizares throws a body kick that misses.
Saqqaf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Canizares throws a looping overhand right but Saqqaf ducks down to avoid it.
Canizares lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saqqaf's sensitive parts.
Canizares misses with a body kick.
Canizares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saqqaf.
Canizares takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saqqaf swings away with a body shot that misses
and Canizares counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Saqqaf misses with a low kick as Canizares jumps back.
Canizares misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canizares misses with a body kick.
Canizares throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Saqqaf thuds a left hand into Canizares's body.
We've been informed that Saqqaf has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Canizares moves into range and clinches up with Saqqaf.
Canizares blocks a body shot from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf trying to stall but Canizares improves his position.
Canizares is trying to stall.
Saqqaf struggles to land a body shot inside as Canizares controls his hands.
Canizares misses with the head strike.
Canizares scores with a nice hook to the head.
Canizares content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Saqqaf misses with a body punch.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Canizares.
Canizares lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canizares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saqqaf blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saqqaf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saqqaf wants to stall.
Canizares pushes Saqqaf back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Canizares misses with some punches.
Canizares lands a left hand.
Canizares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saqqaf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Saqqaf looking to slow down the pace here.
Saqqaf stalling in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Canizares.
Saqqaf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canizares's elbow.
Canizares presses Saqqaf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canizares throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Canizares.
Canizares cracks Saqqaf with a nice body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Saqqaf.
Canizares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saqqaf backwards.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares cracks Saqqaf with a nice body shot.
Saqqaf tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Saqqaf is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Canizares to keep the fight standing.
Canizares lands a left hand.
Canizares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saqqaf is trying to pull guard but Canizares turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ezequiel Canizares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waheed Saqqaf.
Canizares lands a body punch.
Saqqaf is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Canizares tries a body shot but Saqqaf blocks it.
Saqqaf is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Canizares to keep the fight standing.
Canizares lands a right hand.
Saqqaf blocks a body shot from Canizares.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canizares can't find room to land a body shot as Saqqaf controls the action.
Saqqaf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canizares digs a right hand underneath Saqqaf's ribcage. Saqqaf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saqqaf will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Canizares up against the cage.
Canizares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canizares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saqqaf backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saqqaf blocks an elbow strike.
Saqqaf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saqqaf struggles to land a body shot inside as Canizares controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Canizares fails to land.
Canizares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canizares struggles to land a body shot inside as Saqqaf controls his hands.
Canizares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saqqaf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Canizares works on Saqqaf's body with a couple of short punches.
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezequiel Canizares dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Canizares stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf throws a sloppy body shot
and Canizares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Canizares fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saqqaf, pushing him back against the cage.
Saqqaf tries to throw a body punch but Canizares avoids it by throwing Saqqaf back against the cage.
Ezequiel Canizares has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saqqaf taking a breather.
Saqqaf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canizares pushes Saqqaf back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Saqqaf decides to pull guard.
Canizares looking to pass the guard.
Canizares knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saqqaf on the ground.
Canizares slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saqqaf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Canizares doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Canizares manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saqqaf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Canizares controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saqqaf has his foot on Canizares's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Canizares works his way back into a safe position though.
Canizares has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Canizares looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saqqaf has his foot on Canizares's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Canizares works his way back into a safe position though.
Canizares stopping the sweep attempt from Saqqaf.
Canizares stands and steps away. Saqqaf gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Saqqaf takes a swing at Canizares's ribcage but misses.
Saqqaf lands a nice leg kick that just misses Canizares's sensitive parts.
Canizares is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canizares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saqqaf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canizares.
Saqqaf just misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Canizares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saqqaf.
Saqqaf has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Canizares finds it's way round the side to connect with Saqqaf's head.
Saqqaf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canizares manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Canizares.
Saqqaf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canizares avoids the body shot from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf throws a solid leg kick but Canizares takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saqqaf.
Canizares lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saqqaf takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Waheed Saqqaf has been cut.
Saqqaf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canizares manages to avoid it.
Saqqaf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Canizares.
Saqqaf flicks out a counter leg kick but Canizares steps away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Saqqaf. Those never looked like landing.
Saqqaf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Canizares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saqqaf can do to turn this around?
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Canizares.
Canizares pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saqqaf is out of range and Canizares settles back down.
Canizares lands a jab to Saqqaf's midsection.
Canizares avoids the head kick by Saqqaf.
Saqqaf is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Canizares rather than just go for the knockout.
Canizares throws a leg kick which misses Saqqaf's front leg but catches the back leg as Saqqaf tries to avoid it.
Canizares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saqqaf moves away.
Canizares throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saqqaf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf throws a head kick but Canizares moves out of range.
Canizares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saqqaf manages to avoid it.
Saqqaf misses with a body punch
and Canizares counters with a stiff right hand.
Canizares with a nice cross.
Canizares connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Canizares scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canizares lunges at Saqqaf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saqqaf's hand.
Saqqaf looks for the body kick but Canizares saw that one coming.
Saqqaf scores with a body shot.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick that is checked
and Canizares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saqqaf blocks a jab.
Saqqaf was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Saqqaf misses with a shot to the body
and Canizares counters with a thumping low kick.
Canizares throws a head kick but Saqqaf moves out of range.
Saqqaf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Canizares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Canizares is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Canizares throws a low kick but Saqqaf moves out of range easily.
Canizares connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saqqaf momentarily.
Canizares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canizares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Saqqaf throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Canizares counter with a right hand.
Saqqaf delivers a nice body kick.
Saqqaf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Canizares circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezequiel Canizares dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Waheed Saqqaf's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Canizares keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saqqaf cracks a nice hook into Canizares's ribs.
Saqqaf checks a leg kick.
Saqqaf wants to slow Canizares down by chopping away at his legs.
Saqqaf darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Canizares takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saqqaf thows a leg kick but Canizares checks it
and Canizares counters with a nice uppercut.
Canizares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saqqaf.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Canizares 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 Saqqaf has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saqqaf and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Despite the aggression on Saqqaf's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Canizares is looking to clinch but Saqqaf is avoiding it.
Saqqaf misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saqqaf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saqqaf lands a nice shot to the body.
Ezequiel Canizares is winning the standup battle so far.
Canizares clinches up with Saqqaf and pushes him back against the cage.
Canizares missing with knees to the body.
Saqqaf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canizares holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saqqaf is trying to maintain a safe position but Canizares gets an underhook and turns Saqqaf into the cage.
Canizares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saqqaf backwards.
Saqqaf tries to work over Canizares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saqqaf blocking some punches.
Saqqaf has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Canizares uses from the top position.
Canizares looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Canizares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saqqaf keeping moving, preventing Canizares from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saqqaf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Canizares looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saqqaf has his foot on Canizares's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Canizares works his way back into a safe position though.
Canizares controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canizares stands up and waves to Saqqaf to follow him.
Canizares closes the distance and pushes Saqqaf back into the cage.
Canizares lands with a short shot to the head.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares can't find room to land a body shot as Saqqaf controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canizares lands a nice uppercut.
Saqqaf stalling in the clinch but Canizares improves position.
Saqqaf prevents a body shot from Canizares.
Saqqaf letting Canizares take a breather here.
Canizares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saqqaf trying to stall but Canizares improves his position.
Canizares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares lands a right hand.
Canizares lands a hook that snaps the head of Saqqaf backwards.
Saqqaf tries to work over Canizares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canizares tries to work over Saqqaf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saqqaf blocks an uppercut.
Canizares tries a body shot but Saqqaf blocks it.
Waheed Saqqaf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Canizares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saqqaf misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezequiel Canizares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Canizares, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezequiel Canizares!
Ezequiel Canizares thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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