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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Areeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Budden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Areeno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Budden!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Budden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left lands for Areeno.
Budden fails with the takedown.
Budden fails to land with a series of punches.
Areeno misses with a straight right.
Budden throws a series of punches but Areeno avoids them all with ease.
Areeno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Budden throws a right and a left that Areeno avoids nicely.
Budden looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Areeno gets back to full guard.
Budden throws a big right hand that misses.
Budden throws a big right hand that misses.
Areeno wants to sweep but no luck.
Areeno wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Areeno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Budden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Areeno. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Areeno working a defensive guard here.
Areeno looking for a sweep. Not yet Areeno, not yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Budden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Areeno throws a left and a right that both miss
and Budden counters with a two punch combo.
Good leg kick by Budden there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Areeno throws a combination that misses
and Budden counters with a straight right hand.
Budden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Budden misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Budden does no damage.
Budden avoids the body shot from Areeno.
Budden throws a series of punches but Areeno avoids them all with ease.
Budden misses with a double jab
and Areeno counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budden misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Budden misses.
Areeno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Areeno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Areeno throws a hook to the side of Budden's head but Budden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Budden throws a combination that misses
and Areeno counters with a stiff right hand.
Budden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Budden does no damage.
Budden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Areeno.
Budden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Areeno misses with a two punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Areeno as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Budden tries to score with a low kick but Areeno moves his leg out of the way.
Areeno connects with a looping right hand.
Areeno swinging wilding here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Areeno misses with a looping left.
Budden rushes Areeno and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Areeno prevents Budden from breaking the clinch.
Budden throws an elbow that misses.
Good body shot from Budden.
Areeno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Areeno tries to throw a body punch but Budden avoids it by throwing Areeno back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Budden just misses with a elbow thrown towards Areeno's brow.
Areeno is trying to break the clinch but Budden is controlling him.
Budden prevents Areeno from breaking the clinch.
Budden is trying to break the clinch but Areeno has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Areeno.
Areeno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Budden.
Budden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Budden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Budden fails to land.
Areeno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Areeno tries a body shot but Budden blocks it.
Budden keeps control of Areeno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Budden manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Budden stalks Areeno and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Areeno's face. Areeno staggers backwards, shaken.
Budden throws a combination that misses
and Areeno counters with a straight right hand.
Areeno thows a leg kick but Budden checks it
and Budden counters with a two punch combo.
Areeno fails to land with a series of punches.
Areeno scores with a crisp jab that stopped Budden in his tracks.
Budden throws a series of punches but Areeno moves out of range.
Budden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Areeno falls off balance throwing a combination
and Budden counters with a nice uppercut.
Areeno throws a right and a left that both miss.
Budden throws a right and a left that Areeno avoids nicely.
Budden falls off balance throwing a combination
and Areeno counters with a left to the body.
Budden looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Areeno moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Areeno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Areeno misses with a hook to the body
and Budden counters with a series of strikes. Areeno will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Areeno dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Areeno scores with the left hand. Budden knows he should have avoided that one.
Budden misses with a series of wild punches.
Budden misses with a few strikes there.
Areeno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Budden circles away quickly and effectively.
A bone on bone clash there as Budden blocks the leg kick.
Budden fails to land with a series of punches.
Budden throws a series of punches but Areeno moves out of range.
Budden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steve Areeno is winning the standup battle so far.
Areeno throws a lazy head kick
and Budden counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Budden misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areeno tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Budden has a couple of punches blocked by Areeno.
Budden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Budden throws a head punch that misses.
Budden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Budden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Budden is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Areeno is keeping busy.
Budden is breathing heavily.
Areeno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Areeno blocking some punches.
Areeno tries to break free but Budden pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Budden fails to land.
Areeno wants to get back to striking at distance but Budden won't allow it.
Budden has Areeno pressed against the cage, preventing Areeno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Budden managing to block the knees to the body from Areeno.
Budden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Budden misses with the head strike.
Budden misses with some punches.
Areeno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Areeno dodges an elbow strike from Budden.
Budden lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Areeno.
Areeno misses with the head strike.
Budden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Areeno's efforts to push away.
Budden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Areeno just misses with a punch to the body.
Areeno falls off balance throwing a combination
and Budden holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Budden misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Budden.
Areeno working hard to break the clinch.
Areeno tries to break the clinch but Budden is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Budden fails to land.
Budden throws a punch but it's blocked by Areeno.
Budden missing with knees to the body.
Areeno tries to work over Budden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Areeno is trying to break the clinch but Budden is controlling him.
Budden prevents Areeno from breaking the clinch.
Areeno misses with a knee to the head.
Budden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Budden tries to break free but Areeno pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Budden.
Knees to the body from Budden.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Areeno.
The referee is keeping an eye on Areeno - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Budden keeps control of Areeno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Areeno wants to stall.
Budden is trying to force a seperation but Areeno has the dominant position.
Areeno looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Areeno wants to break free but Budden has control.
Budden lands a right hand.
Areeno trying to control the position but instead, Budden has worked for underhooks and has pushed Areeno into the cage.
Areeno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Areeno wants to break free but Budden has control.
Areeno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Areeno has had enough of the clinch but Budden keeps him there for the moment.
Budden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Areeno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Areeno misses with a body kick.
Areeno misses with a combination
and Budden counters with a series of strikes. Areeno will be more careful next time no doubt.
Areeno throws a nice looking combination but Budden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Budden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Areeno misses with a leg kick.
Areeno throws a combination that misses
and Budden counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
No joy there for Areeno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Budden throws a combination that misses
and Areeno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Areeno throws a right and a left that both miss.
Budden misses with a few strikes there.
Budden staying out of range there.
Areeno throws a combination that misses
and Budden counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Areeno connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Budden's hands.
Areeno throws a right hand that Budden ducks under and follows up with a left that Budden also avoids with ease.
Budden throws a leg kick but Areeno sees it coming and checks it nicely.
No joy there for Budden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Areeno does no damage.
Steve Areeno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Areeno scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Areeno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Budden wants to slow Areeno down by chopping away at his legs.
Budden instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Areeno dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Areeno lunges at Budden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Budden's hand.
Budden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Areeno sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Areeno throws a lazy right hand but Budden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Areeno looks to score with a jab to the body but Budden is just out of range.
A combination from Budden does no damage.
A combination from Budden does no damage.
Budden tries to bum rush Areeno with a series of wild strikes but Areeno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Areeno swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Budden.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Areeno!
Areeno misses with a combination
and Budden counters with a one-two to the body.
Budden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Areeno.
Areeno takes a swing at Budden's ribcage but misses.
Budden throws a nice looking combination but Areeno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Areeno lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Budden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Areeno falls off balance throwing a combination
and Budden counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budden defending well as Areeno loads up on a big left hand.
Areeno misses with a combination
and Budden counters with a three punch combo that has Areeno backing up. Areeno nods at Budden to acknowledge the strikes.
Areeno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Areeno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A head kick by Areeno misses
and Budden counters with a series of strikes. Areeno will be more careful next time no doubt.
Budden fails to land with a series of punches.
Areeno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Areeno is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Budden.
Budden misses with the combination.
Budden throws a combination that misses
and Areeno counters with a left and a right that stings Budden.
Budden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Areeno circles away quickly and effectively.
Budden throws a left and a right that both miss
and Areeno counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budden throws the kick towards the body but Areeno avoids it.
Areeno misses with a wild body shot.
Areeno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Budden.
Budden tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Budden misses.
Areeno misses with a double jab
and Budden counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Budden staying out of range there.
Areeno connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Budden's hands.
Areeno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Budden circles away quickly and effectively.
Areeno misses with a combination
and Budden counters with a left and a right that stings Areeno.
Budden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Areeno circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budden shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Areeno shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Budden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Budden.
Areeno works Budden's body with a nice hook.
Areeno misses with a few strikes there.
Budden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Areeno is able to avoid easily.
Steve Areeno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steve Areeno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Areeno.
Budden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Areeno works Budden's body with a nice hook.
Areeno works the jab nicely.
Areeno misses with a few strikes there.
Budden has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Areeno lands a jab-cross combination.
Areeno just misses with a punch to the body.
Areeno misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budden thows a body kick. Areeno tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Joe Budden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Budden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Areeno swivels and escapes.
Areeno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Areeno's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Areeno duly obliges.
Budden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Budden is working the combinations to good effect here.
Areeno misses with a looping right.
Areeno looks to land a combination but Budden avoids it well.
Areeno is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Budden.
Areeno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Budden.
Areeno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Areeno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Budden manages to avoid it.
Areeno lands a nice hook to Budden's body. Budden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Areeno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Areeno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Areeno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Areeno, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Areeno!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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