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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joof Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Arizona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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195 cm
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185 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joof Hart! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie Arizona! The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Arizona scores with a one two! Hart had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Arizona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hart was well out of range. Poor timing from Arizona. Arizona throws out a powerful jab. Arizona misses with a hook. Hart ducked under it nicely. Hart fails with a takedown attempt. Hart has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arizona finds it's way round the side to connect with Hart's head. Arizona lands with a hook. Hart tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Hart really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Arizona uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hart has time to react. Arizona throws a shot from downtown. Hart moves away and avoids it. A slow jab from Arizona misses its intended target. Arizona missing with a left hand there. Hart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Arizona changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Arizona keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Arizona throws a head kick that misses. Arizona throws a jab when Hart was well out of range. Arizona throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hart on the side of the head. Hart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arizona. Hart moves out of range of the body kick. Arizona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hart sees it coming and avoids it easily. Arizona throws a jab when Hart was well out of range. Hart on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Hart defending well as Arizona loads up on a big left hand. Hart shoots in looking for a takedown. Arizona tries to sprawl out of it but Hart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arizona manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joof Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Arizona bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hart's head. Arizona pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hart on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Arizona. Arizona thows a body kick. Hart tries to catch it but that hurt him. Nice body punch from Arizona. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hart. Hart is breathing heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Arizona lands a nice hook to Hart's body. Hart takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Arizona scores with the left hand. Hart knows he should have avoided that one.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Arizona lands with an overhand left. A slapping body kick lands there for Arizona. Ronnie Arizona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hart ducks right into an uppercut from Arizona. Arizona lands the left hand. Arizona lands with a shot to the body. The fighters circling - Arizona throws out the jab but it was never going to land. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hart. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Arizona fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hart has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A good leg kick by Arizona. Arizona throws a body punch but Hart moves out of range. Arizona lands a nice shot to the body.
Arizona scores with a shot to the body.
Hart takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Arizona connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot by Arizona. Hart slips under a jab from Arizona. Arizona scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hart in his tracks. Ronnie Arizona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Arizona swings away with a leg kick that misses. Arizona is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hart had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Hart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arizona. Arizona obviously looking to wear him down.
Arizona looks to score with a jab to the body but Hart is just out of range. Arizona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hart. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Hart stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arizona. Arizona lands a really nice looking cross but Hart seems unphased.
Hart defending well as Arizona loads up on a big left hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Arizona dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Arizona throws a good cross that connects.
Hart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arizona tries to avoid it but Hart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arizona to the ground. Arizona escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Hart drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Arizona throws a shot from downtown. Hart moves away and avoids it. Hart avoids the body shot from Arizona.
Arizona lands a really nice looking cross but Hart seems unphased.
Arizona with a hook. Arizona lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Joof Hart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arizona.
Hart has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Hart is rocked! Arizona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hart was well out of range. Poor timing from Arizona.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Arizona cracks a nice hook into Hart's ribs. Arizona uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hart has time to react. Hart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ronnie Arizona seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nice defenses there by Hart. Hart ducks right into an uppercut from Arizona. Hart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Arizona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A punch lands to the side of Hart 's head but he takes it in his stride. Arizona scores with a decent looking hook. Hart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arizona. Arizona lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Hart takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hart chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arizona can pounce on him.
Arizona lands with a right hand. Hart checks a leg kick. Arizona has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A punch combination from Arizona misses. Hart looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Nice uppercut there from Arizona. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hart might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Arizona throws a lazy right hand but Hart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Arizona sizes up Hart with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Arizona scores with a decent looking hook. Arizona missing with a left hand there. Hart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nice sprawl there from Arizona as Hart shoots in.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Arizona tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Arizona connects with a body shot. Hart takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Arizona throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Arizona throws a looping overhand right but Hart ducks down to avoid it. Hart takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hart slips under a jab. Arizona misses with an uppercut. Hart saw that one coming. Arizona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hart. Arizona misses with a straight left. Arizona listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Arizona throws a big shot that misses. Arizona lands with a straight right. Hart didn't see that one coming. Arizona uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Hart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Arizona. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arizona. Arizona throws a leg kick that misses. Arizona leaves Hart with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joof Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him. Arizona will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Arizona looks to land a combination. Hart sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hart is defended easily by Arizona. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Arizona showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Hart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Arizona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hart avoids the body shot from Arizona.
Hart checks a leg kick. Arizona chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arizona misses with a straight right. Hart on the wrong end of a nice hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arizona throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arizona as he jumps to the side. Arizona lands with an uppercut that bounces Hart off the cage and back into rage.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Arizona lands with a hook. Hart tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Arizona throws the left hand but Hart avoids the punch easily. Arizona uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Hart walks into a jab. Hart tries to clinch up but Arizona circles away and keeps his distance. Nice takedown defense from Arizona. No joy for Hart on that attempt. Hart walks into a straight right hand from Arizona. A swing and a miss from Arizona. Arizona throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Arizona misses. Arizona pushes Hart away with a front kick.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Arizona scores with a nice right hand.
Hart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joof Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him. Arizona lands a jab. Arizona pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jab from Arizona. Hart closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arizona circles away. Arizona misses with a body shot.
Good work by Hart as he checks the leg kick. Arizona misses with a series of wild punches.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Arizona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hart chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arizona can pounce on him.
Hart avoids the body shot from Arizona.
A lazy left from Arizona finds it's target. Arizona lands a glancing blow to the side of Hart's head. Hart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arizona. Arizona takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Nice shot lands for Arizona. No luck for Hart with that takedown attempt. A looping hook to the body misses from Arizona. Hart does a little dance to reset his feet.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Arizona just misses with a punch to the body.
Arizona swats away the attempt to clinch by Hart. Arizona misses with a body kick. Hart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arizona as he jumps to the side. Hart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arizona. Joof Hart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ronnie Arizona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Arizona digs a good body shot into Hart's ribs. Hart walks into a jab. Arizona connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hart. Hart circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that's the end of the fight! Ronnie Arizona comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Arizona 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 24:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Arizona!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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