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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Boyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Chupacabra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chupacabra is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Daddy Yankee - Gasolina. 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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170 cm
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130 lbs
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150 cm
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143 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Boyer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, El Chupacabra! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Boyer goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Boyer throws a leg kick that misses. Boyer getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Nice cross by Chupacabra. Chupacabra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Chupacabra misses the target. Chupacabra avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A swing and a miss from Chupacabra. El Chupacabra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chupacabra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boyer manages to avoid it. Chupacabra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boyer pinned against the cage. Boyer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boyer.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boyer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boyer throws a head kick but Chupacabra moves out of range.
Chupacabra throws an overhand right that lands on Boyer's shoulder, as Boyer tries to avoid the shot. Boyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chupacabra.
The fighters circling - Chupacabra throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Chupacabra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boyer moves away. Chupacabra throws a body punch but Boyer moves out of range. Chupacabra thows a body shot but no joy. Boyer moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Chupacabra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boyer moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Chupacabra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chupacabra is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Chupacabra misses with a wild body shot. Chupacabra is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boyer rather than just go for the knockout. Chupacabra closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boyer to the mat! Boyer manages to get full guard. Boyer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chupacabra. Boyer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chupacabra on the ground. Chupacabra trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Boyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chupacabra is one step ahead there. Chupacabra with a flurry of punches that miss. Chupacabra thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chupacabra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Boyer wants to sweep here but Chupacabra controlling him for the moment. Boyer pulls Chupacabra in to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Boyer moves out of range as Chupacabra strikes. Chupacabra decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Boyer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boyer tries to get out of the position. Chupacabra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chupacabra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Chupacabra prevents Boyer from improving his position. Chupacabra slows the pace down in half guard. Chupacabra landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chupacabra is nestled in close to Boyer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Chupacabra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boyer's head. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chupacabra connects with a nice short shot to Boyer's temple. Boyer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chupacabra. Chupacabra sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boyer defending well though. Chupacabra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Chupacabra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Chupacabra stalling. Chupacabra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Chupacabra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Boyer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chupacabra. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Boyer will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Boyer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boyer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Chupacabra throws a body punch but Boyer moves out of range. Chupacabra takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Boyer throws the left hand but Chupacabra avoids the punch easily. Chupacabra walks into a left hand. Chupacabra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boyer. A swing and a miss from Chupacabra. Chupacabra moves out of range of the leg kick from Boyer. A looping hook to the body misses from Chupacabra. Boyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chupacabra thows a body shot but no joy. A bone on bone clash there as Chupacabra blocks the leg kick.
Boyer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chupacabra misses with a body shot.
Chupacabra stuns Boyer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Boyer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chupacabra checks it well. Chupacabra lands with a nice body punch. Chupacabra just misses with a punch to the body.
Boyer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chupacabra is out of range and Boyer settles back down. Boyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chupacabra.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Chupacabra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boyer at a distance.
Chupacabra lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Chupacabra keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boyer moves out of range of the strikes. Chupacabra closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boyer did well to prevent Chupacabra getting side control. Chupacabra wants to free his trapped foot but Boyer is holding on for dear life with his legs. Chupacabra throwing shots but Boyer is blocking nicely. Chupacabra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chupacabra connects with a nice short shot to Boyer's temple. Boyer is staying active underneath Chupacabra, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chupacabra scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Boyer trying to control but Chupacabra postures up.
Boyer tries to roll over but Chupacabra keeps him under control. Chupacabra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Chupacabra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Boyer moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Boyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chupacabra is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Chupacabra controls the pace of the fight for a moment. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chupacabra accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Chupacabra trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Chupacabra postures up in Boyer's guard and throws a big left but Boyer blocks it. Chupacabra is looking to work some ground and pound but Boyer has wrist control. Boyer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Boyer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bobby Boyer will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chupacabra looks to score with a jab to the body but Boyer is just out of range. Chupacabra takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chupacabra takes a kick to the side of the head. Boyer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Chupacabra throws a big shot that misses. A leg kick checked by Chupacabra. Chupacabra thows a body shot but no joy. A jab from Boyer finds it's way through Chupacabra's defenses. Boyer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boyer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chupacabra checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boyer misses with a low kick.
Boyer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chupacabra throws out the jab. Boyer misses with a body kick. Boyer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chupacabra fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Chupacabra checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Chupacabra drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Chupacabra looking to pass the guard. Chupacabra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Boyer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Chupacabra trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Chupacabra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Boyer keeping moving, preventing Chupacabra from controlling successfully. Boyer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chupacabra's guard. Chupacabra is striking off his back. Boyer thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. Chupacabra is pressing down on Boyer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Chupacabra trying to control the position here. El Chupacabra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chupacabra is trying to keep Boyer in close.
Chupacabra wants to sweep but no luck. Chupacabra looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Chupacabra looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Chupacabra is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Chupacabra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boyer.
Chupacabra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Boyer throws the kick towards the body but Chupacabra avoids it. Boyer misses with a low kick.
Boyer swings away with a leg kick that misses. Boyer avoids the body shot from Chupacabra.
And that's the end of the fight! Bobby Boyer showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boyer, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Boyer!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
34% |
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