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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reese Madden (ranked 2414 p4p, 984 weight class) and Michael Tavares (ranked 220 p4p, 103 weight class). Madden comes to the cage accompanied by Shut Up. Tavares has chosen Sandstorm as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Reese Madden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Madden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tavares but Tavares pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Madden fails with a takedown attempt.
Tavares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Madden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tavares as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reese Madden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tavares works the jab nicely.
Madden feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Madden looking to pass the guard.
Tavares being controlled here, momentarily.
Madden trying to control but Tavares is working from the bottom.
Tavares trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madden has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Madden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Madden trying to control the position from guard on top but Tavares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Madden tries for a takedown but Tavares sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Madden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tavares pinned against the cage. Tavares gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Madden dives in and grabs Tavares's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tavares pushes down on Madden's head and hops out.
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madden attempts a counter takedown but Tavares avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Madden fails with the takedown
and Tavares counters with a nice body shot.
Madden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tavares sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Madden.
Madden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tavares circles away.
Madden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Michael Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tavares misses the jab.
Madden shoots in and drives through. Tavares sprawls well.
Madden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tavares sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Madden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tavares scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madden has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares misses the jab.
Tavares jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Madden digs a good body shot into Tavares's ribs.
Madden misses with a body shot.
Madden fails with the takedown.
Tavares throws a combination. Madden tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Reese Madden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tavares throws a series of punches but Madden moves out of range.
Madden closes the distance and clinches up with Tavares, looking for a takedown. Madden pushes Tavares against the cage but Tavares circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Madden misses with a takedown attempt - Tavares sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tavares bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Madden's head.
Tavares misses with a body shot.
Madden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
A jab lands there for Tavares.
A punch lands to the side of Madden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tavares swinging wildly here.
Tavares walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tavares takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares misses with a looping right.
Madden is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Madden throws a body shot but no joy.
Madden fails with a takedown attempt.
Tavares will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Madden scores with a sloppy right hand. Tavares should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Tavares dominated that round.
That's time! Madden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Madden misses.
Madden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tavares swivels and escapes.
Madden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tavares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Michael Tavares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Madden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Tavares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Madden appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Madden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tavares stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tavares wants it to stay on the feet.
Tavares avoids the body shot from Madden.
Tavares misses with a two punch combination.
Madden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Madden or perhaps it was just good defense by Tavares, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reese Madden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Madden blocks the leg kick.
Madden dives in and grabs Tavares's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tavares pushes down on Madden's head and hops out.
Madden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tavares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Madden doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tavares counters with a left and a right that stings Madden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares throws a body punch but Madden moves out of range.
Madden gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tavares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Madden. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tavares misses with the combination.
Tavares connects with a good right hand that stumbles Madden. Madden circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Madden fails to land the takedown.
Tavares bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Madden's head.
Madden slips under a jab.
Madden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Tavares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tavares throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tavares has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madden closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Madden is trying to control the action in half guard but Tavares is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares is looking to improve his position.
Madden wants to free his trapped foot but Tavares is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tavares manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Madden has gone for a leg lock! Tavares slips out almost immediately though and dives into Madden's guard.
Tavares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Madden looking to control.
Tavares stays in close to Madden's body and controls the position.
Tavares is continuing to stall.
Madden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tavares is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tavares leaves Madden with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Madden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tavares swivels and escapes.
Madden closes the distance and clinches up with Tavares, looking for a takedown. Madden pushes Tavares against the cage but Tavares circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tavares looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tavares slips a jab from Madden.
Nice body punch from Tavares.
Tavares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madden.
Madden takes one to the side of the head.
Madden lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Tavares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tavares takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Madden scores with a takedown into Tavares's guard.
Madden tries to free his leg and advance position but Tavares is retaining full guard.
Madden stays in close to Tavares's body and controls the position.
Madden trying to control but Tavares is working from the bottom.
Madden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madden wants to control from the top but Tavares keeps moving.
Tavares wants to stand but Madden is controlling the position.
Tavares is pulling down on Madden's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Madden.
Tavares throws a shot from downtown. Madden moves away and avoids it.
Tavares scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Madden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tavares as he jumps to the side.
Tavares keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tavares throws a counter combo.
Tavares throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Madden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tavares missing with a left hand there. Madden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Madden has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reese Madden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Madden misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madden shoots in but no luck this time.
Madden goes for a double leg but Tavares avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tavares continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tavares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Madden works Tavares's body with a nice hook.
Madden just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Madden or perhaps it was just good defense by Tavares, which made it look bad.
Tavares lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madden looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tavares pushes Madden off and gets back to his feet.
Madden lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madden misses with a body punch
letting Tavares counter with a right hand.
Madden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tavares avoids it really well and circles away.
Madden is looking to wear down Tavares with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tavares stuns Madden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A combination from Tavares does no damage.
Madden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Madden does no damage.
Madden drops his hands momentarily and Tavares takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Madden throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Madden.
Tavares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madden was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Madden throws a body shot but no joy.
Madden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Madden with a poor takedown
and Tavares counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Tavares was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tavares getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Madden shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Madden was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tavares throws Madden to one side and escapes!
Madden fails with a takedown attempt.
Michael Tavares is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Madden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares swings for the body but Madden moves out of range.
Madden slips under a jab.
Reese Madden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tavares lands with an uppercut that bounces Madden off the cage and back into range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Tavares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tavares 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Tavares!
After the big win, Michael Tavares made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hype Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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hype
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