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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Born (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Duarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Tony Duarte enters the cage!
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good kicks
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Born!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Duarte!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duarte fails to land the takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Duarte.
Duarte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Born.
A decent looking cross lands there for Born.
Born throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duarte.
Born throws a series of strikes that have Duarte backpedaling.
Born misses with a series of wild punches.
Duarte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Duarte tries to close the distance and clinch but Born swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duarte walks into a straight right hand from Born.
Duarte drives through with a takedown into guard.
Duarte throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Born works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duarte throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Born is looking to stand up but Duarte isn't so interested in that idea.
Duarte postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte throwing strikes from guard but Born blocks nicely.
Duarte thows a big elbow that misses.
Duarte missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Duarte shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Duarte working the head and body with strikes.
Duarte wants to take a breather but Born is having none of it.
Born keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Born pushes Duarte off looking to stand but Duarte dives back in and keeps control.
Duarte throwing shots but Born is blocking nicely.
Duarte with the ground and pound but Born uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Born pushes Duarte off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Duarte walks into a stiff left hand from Born.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte shoots in for a double leg but Born sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Born throws a series of strikes that have Duarte backpedaling.
Born lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Born scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Born throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duarte.
Born looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Born.
Duarte shoots in for a takedown but Born shows good takedown defense.
Alex Born has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Duarte.
Born stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duarte.
Born is working the combinations to good effect here.
Born is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duarte fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Born throws a series of punches but Duarte moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Born.
Born lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duarte circles away quickly and effectively.
Duarte fakes the leg kick and cracks Born in the body.
Alex Born seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Born. No joy for Duarte on that attempt.
Nice defenses there by Duarte.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Duarte dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Born on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duarte. Duarte obviously looking to wear him down.
Born throws a series of strikes that have Duarte backpedaling.
Duarte is looking to clinch but Born is avoiding it.
Duarte shoots in and drives through. Born sprawls well.
Duarte closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Born did well to prevent Duarte getting side control.
Duarte winds up and cracks Born with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Duarte trying to control the action but Born is working from the bottom.
Duarte sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Born defending well though.
Born keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Duarte tries to pass to full mount but Born defends it.
Born is looking to escape.
Duarte landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Born pushes Duarte off looking to stand but Duarte dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Duarte.
Born throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duarte.
Duarte throws a leg kick which misses Born's front leg but catches the back leg as Born tries to avoid it.
Alex Born is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duarte throws a head kick but Born moves out of range.
Born misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Born keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alex Born has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Duarte.
Born throws a right and a left that Duarte avoids nicely.
Born misses with the combination.
Duarte shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Duarte throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Duarte stops Born from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Born tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Duarte manages to move to mount!
Duarte dominating with strikes here.
Duarte in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Duarte with the ground and pound from mount.
Duarte lands a big shot there that rocks Born but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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!
Duarte putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Duarte lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Born taking shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duarte wants to control the pace but Born is squirming around nicely.
Born taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Duarte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Born displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Duarte.
Born will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Born will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Born misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duarte darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Duarte throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Duarte is looking to take a break and control but Born is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Duarte not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Duarte throwing shots but Born is blocking nicely.
Born tries to kick Duarte off but Duarte keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Duarte connects with a nice short shot to Born's temple.
Born looks like he's trying to stand up.
Duarte throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tony Duarte is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duarte has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Born looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Born throws a series of punches but Duarte moves out of range.
Born misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Duarte.
Duarte thows a body kick. Born tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Duarte shoots in looking for a takedown. Born tries to sprawl out of it but Duarte keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Born manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Duarte misses with a takedown attempt - Born sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alex Born has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Duarte.
Duarte fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Born avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Born throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duarte.
Duarte has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Duarte.
Born throws a right and a left that Duarte avoids nicely.
Duarte thumps Born with a low kick.
Duarte tries to clinch up.
Duarte tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Born swivels and escapes.
Born scores with a hook to the body. Duarte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Duarte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Born goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tony Duarte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Born fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duarte manages to avoid it.
Duarte closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Born to the mat! Born manages to get full guard.
Tony Duarte has got the better of the ground game so far.
Duarte is looking to work some ground and pound but Born has wrist control.
Alex Born has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duarte is working Born over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Duarte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Duarte 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Duarte!
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energy
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hype
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