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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexis Arguello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor is (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arguello comes into the arena with Clint Mansell - Requiem For A Dream blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexis Arguello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Viktor is!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arguello lands with a cross.
is looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
is walks into a jab.
Arguello dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arguello jabs at is's body.
Alexis Arguello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arguello lands with a hook. is tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Arguello cracks is with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arguello lands a right hook to the body.
is on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arguello scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good standup being displayed there by Arguello as he connects with a hook.
Arguello digs a good hook to is's body.
is with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arguello to score with a decent uppercut.
Arguello keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arguello punishes is's body with a nice straight punch.
Arguello ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arguello lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Arguello fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
is walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
is takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arguello lands with a nice body punch.
Arguello lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
is walks into a stiff left hand from Arguello.
is takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arguello scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
is takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Arguello scores with a jab. is acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arguello lands a right hook to the body.
Arguello is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
is drops his hands momentarily and Arguello takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
is takes a jab right on the kisser.
is on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arguello scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arguello cracks is with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arguello fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arguello connects with a jab.
Arguello is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Arguello scores with a jab.
Arguello throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
is takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
is has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Arguello lands a nice shot that snaps is's head back.
Good shot there by Arguello.
Arguello works the jab nicely.
Arguello connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arguello connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut there from Arguello.
is takes a shot to the body in his stride.
is is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arguello connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
is takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Arguello throws a shot to the body.
Arguello comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arguello scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Arguello - just one landing.
Arguello cracks a nice hook into is's ribs.
Arguello lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
is takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Arguello scores with a hook.
Arguello tests is's chin there with a solid looking shot.
is on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arguello scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
is shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arguello really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
is gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
is takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
is takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab from Arguello.
Arguello lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexis Arguello dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Arguello lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Arguello lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Arguello.
Arguello throws out a powerful jab.
Arguello is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Arguello punishes is's body with a nice straight punch.
Arguello cracks is with a good jab.
Arguello listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arguello scores with a shot to the body.
Alexis Arguello is winning the standup battle so far.
Arguello lands with a nice body punch.
Arguello connects with the punch.
Arguello punishes is's body with a nice straight punch.
is is breathing heavily.
Arguello tests is's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arguello lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
is is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arguello lands with a shot to the body.
Arguello listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
is takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
is doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arguello lands a jab to the head.
Arguello lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
is gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arguello.
is takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Arguello is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that is can do to turn this around?
Arguello throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
is walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
is on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arguello lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice body punch from Arguello.
is walks into a jab.
Arguello scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Arguello with a jab.
is tries to move into range but Arguello moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Arguello stuns is with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arguello connects with a good right hand that stumbles is. is circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
is takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arguello scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. is doesn't seem bothered though.
is takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
is takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Arguello.
is walks into a jab.
is gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Arguello finds it's way through is's defenses.
Arguello scores with a body shot.
A left lands for Arguello.
Arguello scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Arguello lands a head shot.
Arguello jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Arguello scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arguello lands a body shot.
Arguello connects with a good right hand that stumbles is. is circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Arguello scores with a decent looking hook.
Arguello jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice shot by Arguello.
is needs to keep his hands up - Arguello had a free shot at his head there.
Arguello scores with a jab to the head.
Arguello connects with a right hand. is shakes it off.
Arguello lands with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arguello lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arguello lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Arguello connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexis Arguello dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
is's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arguello connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! is scrambles back to his feet.
is takes one to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Arguello finds it's target.
Arguello works is's body with a nice hook.
Arguello scores with a nice right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but is might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Arguello has got the better of the exchanges.
Arguello scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arguello throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent is stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Arguello fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good exchange - Arguello coming out on top.
Arguello comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
is takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
is walks into a left hand.
Good exchange - Arguello coming out on top.
Arguello tests is's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arguello lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Arguello scores with a jab to the body.
is is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arguello connects with a body shot that sends is's belly button to the back.
Arguello connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arguello with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Arguello lands a nice hook to is's body. is takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
is takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Arguello lunges at is with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by is's hand.
Arguello connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arguello lands a nice shot that snaps is's head back.
Donk. Arguello catches is right on the button with a cross.
Arguello lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Arguello takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
is takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arguello scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arguello darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Arguello. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arguello.
Arguello scores with a jab. is acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
is moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
is on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arguello thuds a left hand into is's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arguello scores with a punch to the head.
is drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Arguello fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
is takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arguello scores with a punch to the head.
is takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arguello throws a good cross that connects.
Arguello darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arguello lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Arguello digs a good hook to is's body.
A jab from Arguello does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
is takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arguello scores with a sloppy right hand. is should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by Arguello.
Arguello lands a straight punch to the body, keeping is at a distance.
is takes one on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arguello, as that shot connected.
Arguello works is's body with a nice hook.
Viktor is has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab by Arguello.
Arguello lands a jab to the nose.
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!
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 Arguello.
is takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arguello lands a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexis Arguello showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arguello 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:24
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:24
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexis Arguello!
Our winner, Alexis Arguello, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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