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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mini Boxo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Busta Rhymes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rhymes has chosen Winter Warz as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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189 cm
27
215 lbs
22 - 10 - 0 |
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185 cm
31
215 lbs
25 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mini Boxo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Busta Rhymes! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rhymes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rhymes misses with a head shot. Boxo uses the momentum to regain guard. Rhymes stopping the sweep attempt from Boxo. Boxo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rhymes! Rhymes is looking to improve his position but Boxo isn't that keen on the idea. Rhymes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. It looks like Boxo is going to stand back up.
Rhymes controlling the position for now. Boxo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boxo seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Boxo is thwarting Rhymes's attempts to control the position. Boxo wants to control but Rhymes is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mini Boxo just wasn't active enough. Boxo misses with a straight left. Rhymes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Boxo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Boxo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rhymes. Boxo walks into a stiff left hand from Rhymes. Rhymes slips a jab from Boxo.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rhymes, right into the meat.
Boxo throws a body punch but Rhymes moves out of range. A slow jab from Boxo misses its intended target. Rhymes checks a low kick from Boxo. Boxo throws an overhand right that lands on Rhymes's shoulder, as Rhymes tries to avoid the shot. Mini Boxo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Boxo throws out a token jab with nothing on it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Boxo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhymes. Boxo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rhymes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Boxo misses with a double jab.
Rhymes cracks Boxo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Rhymes throws a solid leg kick but Boxo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rhymes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rhymes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boxo counters with a thumping low kick. Good exchange - Rhymes coming out on top. Decent striking displayed by Rhymes there. Boxo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Boxo lunges at Rhymes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rhymes's hand. Rhymes throws an overhand right that lands on Boxo's shoulder, as Boxo tries to avoid the shot. Rhymes blocks a head kick by Boxo.
Rhymes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. This has been an exciting period of action! Rhymes walks into a jab. Boxo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boxo works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Boxo thows a leg kick but Rhymes checks it and Rhymes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Rhymes misses with a straight left. Busta Rhymes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Boxo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhymes moves away. Rhymes cracks Boxo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Rhymes tried to score with a low kick but Boxo checks it. Rhymes misses the shot to the body. Rhymes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rhymes throws a looping overhand right but Boxo ducks down to avoid it. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Boxo thuds a left hand into Rhymes's body. Some wild striking there from Rhymes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Busta Rhymes will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rhymes scores with a nice strike. Rhymes checks a leg kick nicely. Boxo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Boxo throws a hook but Rhymes avoids it easily. Rhymes takes a jab right on the kisser.
A solid body kick from Boxo. Rhymes throws a right and a left that Boxo avoids nicely. Rhymes throws a poor cross that misses
and Boxo counters with a lovely straight right hand! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Boxo misses the shot to the body. A nice leg kick lands there from Boxo.
That's one minute gone in the round. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boxo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rhymes - the referee stops the clock and Boxo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rhymes. Boxo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rhymes, right into the meat.
Rhymes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxo manages to avoid it. Boxo throws a sloppy head kick and Rhymes moves out of range easily. A jab lands there for Boxo. Rhymes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Rhymes pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Rhymes misses with a takedown attempt and Boxo counters with a nice uppercut. Boxo with a nice cross. Boxo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhymes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rhymes lands a head kick. Boxo smiles back at him and beckons him forward. This has been an exciting period of action! Rhymes misses with a wild body shot. Boxo with a body punch. A glancing blow. Boxo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Boxo throws a shot to the body.
Boxo moves forwards but Rhymes connects with a nice, crisp jab. Boxo throws a sloppy head kick and Rhymes counters with a big head kick but Boxo shrugs it off. Boxo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Rhymes slips a straight right by Boxo. Rhymes scores with a hook to the body. Boxo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rhymes jabs Boxo right on the nose. Boxo blinks but takes it well. Nice defenses there by Boxo. Rhymes connects with a body shot that sends Boxo's belly button to the back. Boxo throws a hook but Rhymes blocks it. Boxo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rhymes is trying to trip Boxo. He has hold of a leg but Boxo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rhymes persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Boxo tries to land a sweep but no joy. Rhymes scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Rhymes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Rhymes won't allow Boxo to sweep him here. Boxo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Boxo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. 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! Boxo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rhymes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rhymes is working Boxo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Rhymes wants to pass the guard but Boxo is keeping the position. Boxo wants to sweep here but Rhymes controlling him for the moment. Rhymes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Boxo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rhymes's guard. Boxo won't allow Rhymes to sweep him here. Rhymes is trying to control the position but Boxo postures up. Boxo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Boxo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Boxo gets to his feet. Rhymes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Boxo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. 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 Mini Boxo will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Boxo avoids the head kick by Rhymes.
Rhymes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boxo avoids it really well and circles away. Rhymes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Rhymes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Rhymes swings for the body but Boxo moves out of range.
Rhymes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boxo. Rhymes misses with a leg kick. Boxo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rhymes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Rhymes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rhymes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rhymes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Rhymes misses with a hook. Boxo ducked under it nicely. Boxo throws the left hand but Rhymes avoids the punch easily. Boxo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Rhymes thuds a left hand into Boxo's body. Rhymes wants to land a leg kick but Boxo is out of range. Rhymes throws a big shot that misses. Mini Boxo is winning the standup battle so far. Rhymes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxo manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Boxo misses the target. Boxo misses with a wild body shot. Boxo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rhymes's head. Boxo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rhymes lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Boxo throws a right and a left that Rhymes avoids nicely. Rhymes looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxo is just out of range. Rhymes checks a low kick from Boxo. Rhymes throws a sloppy head kick and Boxo counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nice defenses there by Boxo.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boxo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rhymes. Rhymes throws a sloppy head kick letting Boxo counter with a right hand. Boxo throws a nice inside leg kick. Rhymes throws a low kick, looking for Boxo's leg but Boxo calmly moves out of range. Boxo lands with a cross. Rhymes lands with a good body shot. Good shot there by Boxo. Boxo throws a nice outside leg kick. Rhymes slips under a jab. Boxo misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Boxo tries to work over Rhymes's front leg with a kick but Rhymes checks it. A slow jab from Rhymes misses its intended target. Rhymes stuns Boxo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rhymes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Rhymes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rhymes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ground and pound from Rhymes. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Boxo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Busta Rhymes. I think Rhymes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29 Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Busta Rhymes! Busta Rhymes got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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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
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