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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Horton acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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198 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Esposito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Horton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esposito fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Horton shoots in for a takedown but Esposito shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Esposito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horton shoots in for a double leg but Esposito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Frank Esposito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Horton.
Horton with a poor takedown
and Esposito moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Esposito as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Esposito.
Esposito tries a body shot but Horton blocks it.
Esposito leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Esposito.
Esposito scores with a knee to the head.
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!
Horton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Esposito after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Esposito.
Esposito lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Horton.
A right hook to the body lands for Esposito.
Horton wants to take the fight to the mat but Esposito manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Good body shot from Esposito.
Esposito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Esposito with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Esposito lands a right hand that snaps the head of Horton backwards.
Esposito digs a right hand into Horton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Horton's gas tank.
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!
Esposito unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Horton looks winded!
Esposito pushes Horton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Esposito.
Esposito lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Horton backwards.
Esposito throws a knee to the head but misses.
Esposito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Horton tries for a takedown but Esposito manages to get underhooks.
Esposito scores with a nice hook to the head.
A knee to the head by Esposito.
Esposito lands with a left to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Horton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Esposito after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito can't find room to land a body shot as Horton controls the action.
Esposito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horton with a poor takedown
and Esposito moves into the clinch.
Esposito scores with a shoulder strike.
Horton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Esposito after a bit of a struggle.
A left hand lands to the body for Esposito.
Esposito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Esposito prevents a takedown attempt there.
Esposito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Esposito.
Esposito can't find room to land a body shot as Horton controls the action.
Esposito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Horton backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito misses with a knee strike.
Esposito lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Horton or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esposito lands a shoulder strike.
Esposito lands an uppercut.
Esposito misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Horton.
Esposito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Esposito circles away.
Esposito stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Esposito wants it to stay on the feet.
Esposito slaps away a takedown attempt from Horton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Esposito misses the shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Esposito. No joy for Horton on that attempt.
Esposito throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Esposito dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Esposito clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Esposito.
Esposito presses Horton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Esposito is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Horton is defending well for now.
Esposito is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Esposito using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Horton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Esposito connects with a knee to the head.
Esposito lands a hook that snaps the head of Horton backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esposito lands a knee to the head.
Esposito misses with a knee strike.
Esposito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Horton can do to turn this around?
Horton prevents a body shot from Esposito.
Horton tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Esposito.
Horton prevents a body shot from Esposito.
Nice body punch from Esposito.
Horton prevents a body shot from Esposito.
Nice body punch from Esposito.
Horton is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for Esposito to work.
Horton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Esposito is defending well.
Esposito lands an uppercut.
Esposito tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Esposito missing with knees to the body.
Esposito scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito scores with a nice hook to the head.
Horton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Esposito gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Frank Esposito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Horton.
A bit of stalling here from Esposito.
Esposito working Horton over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito digs a right hand underneath Horton's ribcage. Horton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Esposito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Esposito lands a hook that snaps the head of Horton backwards.
Esposito lands a nice shot to the body.
Esposito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esposito lands with a short shot to the head.
Esposito slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito lands with a left to the head.
Horton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esposito with a knee to the head.
Esposito tries to throw a body punch but Horton avoids it by throwing Esposito back against the cage.
Esposito working Horton over with knees to the body.
Horton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Frank Esposito has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Esposito struggles to land a body shot inside as Horton controls his hands.
A short right from Esposito.
A nice right hand lands inside from Esposito.
Esposito stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Esposito gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Esposito.
Esposito gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Horton.
Esposito with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Esposito using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Horton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Esposito tries to work over Horton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Horton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Esposito to keep the fight standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by Esposito.
A shot in the inside from Esposito.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Esposito dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Horton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Esposito counters with a low kick, right behind Horton 's knee.
Esposito throws a head kick but Horton moves out of range.
No luck for Horton with that takedown attempt.
Esposito ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Horton has a takedown stuffed.
Frank Esposito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Horton.
Horton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Esposito swivels and escapes.
Esposito leaves Horton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horton misses with a takedown attempt
and Esposito counters with a nice kick to the body.
Esposito connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Esposito lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Esposito there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Esposito seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That kick from Esposito tenderised Horton's leg. Horton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Horton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Esposito with a jab.
Esposito moves into the clinch successfully.
Horton blocks a body shot from Esposito.
Esposito lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Esposito connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Tim Horton has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Esposito obliges.
Esposito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Esposito lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Esposito gets through Horton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Esposito misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Horton backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Esposito scores with a nice hook to the head.
Horton is rocked!
Horton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Horton is still on wobbly legs! Can Esposito finish him?
Knees in the clinch landing for Esposito.
Horton seems to have recovered his senses.
A body shot lands from Esposito.
Esposito tries a body shot but Horton blocks it.
Esposito tries to land knees in the clinch but Horton avoids the damage to the body.
Esposito lands with a light punch inside.
Esposito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Horton wants a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Esposito.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short left from Esposito.
Esposito lands a nice knee to the body.
Frank Esposito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Esposito lands a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Esposito.
Esposito tries a body shot but Horton blocks it.
Esposito crunches a lovely knee into Horton's ribcage.
Nice body punch from Esposito - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton fails to pull guard.
Esposito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horton's elbow.
Horton wants to take the fight to the mat but Esposito manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Horton is trying desperately to land a takedown but Esposito is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Horton.
Esposito lands a body shot.
Tim Horton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left hand lands to the body for Esposito.
Esposito struggles to land a body shot inside as Horton controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Horton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Esposito lands an uppercut.
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!
Horton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Esposito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Esposito 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Esposito!
Our winner, Frank Esposito, 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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