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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jafar Mehtmeht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David comes to the cage accompanied by Bring The Pain. Mehtmeht is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by shakira - ojos asi. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 cm
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185 lbs
25 - 19 - 2 |
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170 cm
30
174 lbs
16 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
25 - 19 - 2, fighting out of New York, Xavier David! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jafar Mehtmeht! The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A shot to the liver by David. Beautiful body shot. Mehtmeht 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. Mehtmeht lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. David throws a one two combo.
David lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Mehtmeht throws a leg kick but David sees it coming and moves out of range. Mehtmeht feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Davids jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! 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! Mehtmeht avoids the head kick by David.
David uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mehtmeht. Mehtmeht lands a nice leg kick that just misses David's sensitive parts. David checks the leg kick. David tries a head kick but it misses.
David tries to clinch up. Mehtmeht lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Mehtmeht bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Nice body punch from Mehtmeht. A big left from Mehtmeht misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. David just misses with a punch to the body.
David ducks under a wild hook from Mehtmeht. David throws a head kick but Mehtmeht moves out of range.
David keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
David thows a body kick. Mehtmeht tries to catch it but that hurt him. Mehtmeht tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Mehtmeht looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
David moves out of range of the strikes. Mehtmeht tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. David keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
David lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. David throws a hook to the side of Mehtmeht's head but Mehtmeht sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Mehtmeht swats away the attempt to clinch by David. David throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mehtmeht throws a nice inside leg kick. Mehtmeht throws a solid leg kick but David takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mehtmeht. David pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Crunch! David slams his shin into Mehtmeht's torso. Mehtmeht thuds his right hand into David's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Mehtmeht checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Mehtmeht throws a body punch but David moves out of range. David checks a leg kick. Mehtmeht throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Mehtmeht stalks David and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into David's face. David staggers backwards, shaken. David tries to move into range but Mehtmeht moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. David throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mehtmeht. David throws a series of punches but Mehtmeht moves out of range. Mehtmeht tries to bum rush David with a series of wild strikes but David uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mehtmeht shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has David pinned against the cage. David gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. David scores with a slapping inside leg kick. David lands a leg kick that knocks Mehtmeht off balance momentarily. Xavier David is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. David swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. David fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Mehtmeht scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from David. Mehtmeht does a little dance to reset his feet. Nice sprawl there from David as Mehtmeht shoots in. David connects with a high kick. Mehtmeht throws out a token jab with nothing on it. An inside leg kick lands from Mehtmeht. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mehtmeht lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. David misses with a few strikes there.
David on the wrong end of a nice hook. David moves forwards but Mehtmeht connects with a nice, crisp jab. David moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A combination from Mehtmeht does no damage. David fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mehtmeht checks it well. Mehtmeht throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Mehtmeht looking to land some kicks to the body here.
David throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. David checks a leg kick. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Mehtmeht connects with a body shot that sends David's belly button to the back. Mehtmeht tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mehtmeht blocks the body kick.
Jafar Mehtmeht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mehtmeht misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Xavier David will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Mehtmeht wants to land a leg kick but David is out of range. Mehtmeht stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from David. David cracks the inside of Mehtmeht's front leg. David throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mehtmeht on the side of the head. David takes a swing at Mehtmeht's ribcage but misses. Mehtmeht swings away with a leg kick that misses. David tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. David pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mehtmeht throws a chopping leg kick but David manages to avoid taking any serious damage. A punch lands to the side of David 's head but he takes it in his stride. Mehtmeht scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. David scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. David keeps the fight on the outside. Mehtmeht dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Mehtmeht is looking to slow David down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice cross by David. Mehtmeht lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Mehtmeht throws a nice inside leg kick. Mehtmeht throws a leg kick but David sees it coming and checks it nicely. Mehtmeht tries a head kick but it misses.
Mehtmeht pushes David away with a front kick. Mehtmeht lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mehtmeht. That's going to slow David down. Excellent takedown into side control there by Mehtmeht. Mehtmeht lands a nice forearm strike. David struggling a bit here. Mehtmeht wants to lay and pray for a moment but David keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. David tries to buck Mehtmeht off but Mehtmeht is having none of it. Who's going to make the next move? Mehtmeht lands an elbow. David struggling a bit here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. David is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mehtmeht's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. David tries to roll over but Mehtmeht keeps him under control. David manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mehtmeht keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. With the two fighters working up against the cage, David just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mehtmeht's brow. Mehtmeht leaning against his opponent.
David takes a knee to the side of the body. Mehtmeht lands a nice knee to the body. Good anti-grappling being displayed by David as Mehtmeht tries to tie him up. Mehtmeht lands with a short shot to the head. Mehtmeht swings wildly with an uppercut but David uses good head movement to avoid it. Mehtmeht misses with an elbow strike.
Mehtmeht managing to block the knees to the body from David.
David throws a punch but it's blocked by Mehtmeht. David lands a shot to the body. Mehtmeht with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mehtmeht tries to land a knee to the head but David blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, David just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mehtmeht's brow. A short left from David. This has been an exciting period of action! Mehtmeht has a couple of punches blocked by David.
That's four minutes gone in the round. David lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
David tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
David blocking some punches.
David is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Mehtmeht working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Mehtmeht lands a shoulder strike. Mehtmeht lands an uppercut. David misses with a short punch on the inside. Mehtmeht avoiding damage as David throws knees to the body.
Mehtmeht lands a hook to the side of the head. David is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. A short right from Mehtmeht. David with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Mehtmeht lands a body punch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Mehtmeht. Mehtmeht lands with a light punch inside. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! David misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mehtmeht misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mehtmeht has a couple of punches blocked by David.
Mehtmeht is trying to maintain a safe position but David gets an underhook and turns Mehtmeht into the cage. Mehtmeht lands an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jafar Mehtmeht showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
David keeps the fight on the outside. David displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mehtmeht throws out the jab. Xavier David is winning the standup battle so far. Mehtmeht's hands are dropping dangerously low here and David connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mehtmeht scrambles back to his feet. David uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mehtmeht. David lands a nice shot that snaps Mehtmeht's head back.
Mehtmeht throws an overhand right that lands on David's shoulder, as David tries to avoid the shot. David throws out a loose jab but Mehtmeht uses good head movement to avoid it. Mehtmeht misses with a looping left. David is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
David misses with a kick to the body and Mehtmeht counters with a head kick. David takes a swing at Mehtmeht's ribcage but misses. Mehtmeht gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mehtmeht keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mehtmeht clinches up with David and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mehtmeht with an attempt at a knee that misses.
David tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mehtmeht's elbow. David avoids a wild elbow strike from Mehtmeht. Mehtmeht tried to land a shot to the body but connects with David's elbow. Mehtmeht connects with a knee to the head.
David missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mehtmeht creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Mehtmeht lands a nice shot to the body. Mehtmeht misses with a hook to the ribs.
David lands an elbow inside that Mehtmeht shrugs off. David blocks an elbow strike. Mehtmeht working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Mehtmeht misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from Mehtmeht. Nice body punch from David. Mehtmeht with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mehtmeht swings wildly with an uppercut but David uses good head movement to avoid it. Nice elbow from David.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. David throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Jafar Mehtmeht seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Mehtmeht misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mehtmeht avoids the elbow strike from David, against the cage.
Mehtmeht scores with a shot to the side of David's head. David lands an elbow inside. Mehtmeht lands a right hand. Mehtmeht misses with some punches.
Mehtmeht tried to land a shot to the body but connects with David's elbow. David goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
David missing with knees to the body.
Mehtmeht pushes off an throws an elbow but David leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mehtmeht. David misses with a body punch.
David pushes off an throws an elbow but Mehtmeht leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. David misses with an elbow over the top. Mehtmeht works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Mehtmeht on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. David lands a nice elbow. Mehtmeht lands a hook to the side of the head. Mehtmeht doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mehtmeht tries a body shot but David blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mehtmeht. David has a couple of punches blocked by Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of David backwards. Mehtmeht misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mehtmeht. Mehtmeht blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for David. David misses with a punch to the body.
David tries to land a knee to the head but Mehtmeht blocks with his arms.
David working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht slows down the pace here.
David misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for David. David blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. David throws an elbow that misses.
Mehtmeht tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Mehtmeht lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. David swings away with an uppercut that misses.
David blocks an elbow strike from Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht prevents a body shot from David. David throws an elbow but it misses.
David tries to land knees in the clinch but Mehtmeht avoids the damage to the body. David has a couple of punches blocked by Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht scores with a nice hook to the head. David blocks the elbow strike.
Mehtmeht misses with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! David lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. David lands with a short shot to the head. Mehtmeht breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mehtmeht lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but David circles away quickly and effectively. Mehtmeht is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Jafar Mehtmeht comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Mehtmeht 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jafar Mehtmeht! Our winner, Jafar Mehtmeht, 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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