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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bittor Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alpa Chino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier comes to the cage accompanied by Jane's Addiction- Mountain Song. Chino has chosen Bonfire as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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167 lbs
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168 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bittor Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alpa Chino!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chino closes the distance and clinches.
Xavier scores with a hook to the body.
Chino leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chino looking to slow down the pace here.
Xavier taking a breather.
Chino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chino taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chino gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Xavier.
Chino pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Xavier - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xavier is defending well for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chino takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chino looking to throw knees to the head but Xavier is blocking nicely.
Chino using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Xavier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Xavier tries a body shot but Chino blocks it.
Chino using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Xavier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xavier is defending well for now.
Xavier is trying to break the clinch but Chino has him pressed against the cage.
Xavier tries to throw a body punch but Chino avoids it by throwing Xavier back against the cage.
Chino tries to work over Xavier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chino tries a body shot but Xavier blocks it.
Xavier displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chino up against the cage.
Xavier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chino.
Xavier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chino stalls.
A right hook to the body lands for Xavier.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Xavier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chino fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Xavier throws a lazy uppercut
and Chino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Xavier fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chino to the ground. Xavier is now in Chino's guard.
Chino keeping moving, preventing Xavier from controlling successfully.
Xavier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xavier is working hard here to advance position.
Xavier trying to control the position from guard on top but Chino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xavier wants to pass the guard but Chino is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chino is looking to stand up but Xavier isn't so interested in that idea.
Chino keeping moving, preventing Xavier from controlling successfully.
Xavier tries to free his leg and advance position but Chino is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Xavier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xavier misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chino takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chino shoots in looking for a takedown. Xavier tries to sprawl out of it but Chino keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xavier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Xavier feints and then cracks Chino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chino down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bittor Xavier dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Xavier.
Xavier tries for a takedown but Chino circles away easily
and Chino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xavier thumps Chino with a low kick.
Chino throws a series of punches but Xavier avoids them all with ease.
Xavier catches Chino with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chino dodges the punch combination from Xavier.
Xavier loads up on a big right hand but Chino slips the punch.
Chino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xavier.
Chino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier tries to land a front kick but Chino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Xavier throws a one two combo.
Xavier takes a swing at Chino's ribcage but misses.
Chino thows a body shot but no joy.
Xavier throws a hook but Chino blocks it.
Chino throws a right hand that Xavier ducks under and follows up with a left that Xavier also avoids with ease.
Chino fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Xavier is out of range.
Xavier lands with a cross.
Chino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chino wants to clinch but Xavier slips to the side
and Xavier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier throws a solid leg kick but Chino takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Xavier.
Chino on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Xavier counter with a right hand.
Xavier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chino.
Chino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xavier manages to avoid it.
Xavier misses with a wild body shot.
Chino throws a sloppy head kick and Xavier moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xavier misses with a low kick.
Chino throws a head kick but Xavier moves out of range.
Xavier shoots in looking for a takedown. Chino tries to sprawl out of it but Xavier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chino 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 Bittor Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chino throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xavier's waist but Xavier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chino off to one side.
Chino has Xavier up against the cage in a clinch.
Xavier is looking to break free of the clinch but Chino has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chino.
Chino is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Xavier.
Xavier lands an uppercut.
Chino trying to control the position but instead, Xavier has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chino into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chino prevents a body shot from Xavier.
Chino leaning his opponent against the cage.
Xavier has had enough of the clinch but Chino keeps him there for the moment.
Xavier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chino trying to stall but Xavier improves his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Xavier.
Xavier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xavier is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Xavier connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bittor Xavier dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Xavier blocks a head kick by Chino.
Xavier looks to score with a jab to the body but Chino is just out of range.
Xavier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Xavier bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chino's head backwards.
Chino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Xavier counters with a left to the body.
Xavier misses with a hook. Chino ducked under it nicely.
Xavier misses with a takedown attempt
and Chino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Xavier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chino walks into a left hand.
Chino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xavier jabs Chino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Xavier there.
Xavier swats away the attempt to clinch by Chino.
Xavier cracks Chino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chino is looking to clinch.
Xavier scores with a shot to the body.
Chino wants to clinch.
Xavier slaps away a takedown attempt from Chino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier misses with a body shot.
Xavier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Xavier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Xavier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chino.
Chino shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Xavier looking for a sweep. Not yet Xavier, not yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chino looking to sit in guard and control but Xavier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Xavier passes Chino's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chino tries to kick Xavier off but Xavier keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bittor Xavier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xavier is looking to advance position but Chino won't allow it.
Xavier trying to control the pace.
Xavier's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Xavier has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chino keeps working.
Xavier controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bittor Xavier.
Xavier digs a good hook to Chino's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xavier takes a swing at Chino's ribcage but misses.
Alpa Chino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chino tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bittor Xavier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Xavier has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bittor Xavier!
Bittor Xavier gave a mention to Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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