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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Moneybags (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perez comes into the arena with Spill The Wine - War blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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140 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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150 cm
32
144 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful |
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Moneybags!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moneybags's half guard.
Perez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Perez wants to pass the guard but Moneybags is defending well.
Moneybags is looking for a sweep. Perez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Perez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Perez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Perez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Perez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moneybags keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneybags controlling the position for now.
Perez not doing much here.
Moneybags is refusing to be controlled, as Perez sits in half guard.
Moneybags wants to control but Perez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Moneybags was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Moneybags leaves Perez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moneybags throws a jab but it's blocked by Perez.
Perez ducks under a wild hook from Moneybags.
Perez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Perez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moneybagss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like John Moneybags has been cut.
Perez throws a jab but it's blocked by Moneybags.
Perez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moneybags counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Moneybags has closed the distance and engaged Perez in a clinch.
Perez tries for a takedown but Moneybags manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moneybags breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moneybags lands a nice shot to the body.
Moneybags looks to throw the jab but Perez is out of range.
John Moneybags is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags connects with a body shot that sends Perez's belly button to the back.
Perez fails to land the takedown.
Perez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Perez throws a jab when Moneybags was well out of range.
Moneybags cracks Perez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Perez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moneybags.
Perez misses with an uppercut. Moneybags saw that one coming.
Moneybags swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Perez.
Perez lands with an uppercut that bounces Moneybags off the cage and back into range.
Perez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moneybags scores with a jab to the jaw.
Perez takes a swing at Moneybags's ribcage but misses.
Perez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moneybags defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Perez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moneybags keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
Moneybags keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moneybags connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Moneybags scores with a head kick. Perez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Moneybags uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perez.
Perez has a takedown stuffed.
Moneybags rushes Perez and presses him up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moneybags lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Billy Perez has been cut.
Moneybags misses with the head strike.
Moneybags lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Moneybags will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Perez throws a body punch but Moneybags moves out of range.
Perez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moneybags.
Moneybags loads up on a big right hand but Perez slips the punch.
Perez misses the body punch
and Moneybags counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Perez throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Moneybags to counter with a crisp jab.
Moneybags looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moneybags throws a series of punches but Perez moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Moneybags as Perez shoots in.
Perez fails with a takedown attempt.
John Moneybags seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perez shoots in for a double leg but Moneybags sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moneybags scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moneybags bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Perez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez gets a takedown into half guard.
Moneybags is staying active underneath Perez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Perez is looking to stall here but Moneybags recovers full guard.
Moneybags looking for a sweep. Not yet Moneybags, not yet.
Moneybags keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.
Moneybags controls Perez momentarily but Perez frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez wants to control from the top but Moneybags keeps moving.
Perez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Moneybags wants to sweep but no luck.
We're going to have a standup here because Billy Perez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Perez lands with a hook. Moneybags tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moneybags throws a jab when Perez was well out of range.
Perez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perez misses the shot to the body.
Perez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Moneybags moves into the clinch.
Moneybags stalling.
Perez has Moneybags pushed against the cage.
Perez tries to stall but Moneybags uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moneybags creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moneybags throws a head punch that misses.
Perez blocks an uppercut.
Moneybags escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left lands for Moneybags.
A left lands for Perez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags connects with a body shot.
Moneybags throws a sloppy head kick and Perez moves out of range easily.
Moneybags misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perez takes a swing at Moneybags's ribcage but misses.
Perez shoots in for a takedown but Moneybags shows good takedown defense.
Perez takes a swing at Moneybags's ribcage but misses.
Moneybags stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moneybags wants it to stay on the feet.
Moneybags misses with a few strikes there.
Moneybags throws a hook but Perez avoids it easily.
Moneybags tries to clinch there but Perez circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moneybags tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moneybags takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Moneybags darts in and clinches Perez up against the cage.
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 Billy Perez will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Good shot there by Perez.
Perez lunges at Moneybags with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moneybags's hand.
Moneybags lunges at Perez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Perez's hand.
Moneybags slips a straight right by Perez.
Moneybags jabs at Perez's body.
Perez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moneybags tries to avoid it but Perez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moneybags to the ground. Moneybags escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moneybags ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Perez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Moneybags eats them both and turns towards Perez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Moneybags ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Perez misses the shot to the body.
Moneybags moves into the clinch successfully.
Perez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Perez has Moneybags pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moneybags manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneybags lands a nice shot to the body.
Perez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moneybags gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez is trying to pull guard but Moneybags has him pressed against the cage.
Perez takes a shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Moneybags pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moneybags was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moneybags clinches up with Perez and pushes him back against the cage.
Moneybags's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moneybags darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Moneybags scores with a nice right hand.
Moneybags slaps away a takedown attempt from Perez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moneybags tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags jabs Perez right on the nose. Perez blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Moneybags.
Moneybags jabs Perez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Perez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Moneybags stuffs the takedown.
Perez walks into a jab.
Moneybags lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moneybags throws a big shot that misses.
Perez swinging wildly here.
Moneybags avoids the body shot from Perez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moneybags darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Perez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Perez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moneybags counters with a head kick.
Moneybags fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Moneybags.
Moneybags throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moneybags throws out a powerful jab.
Moneybags steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Moneybags blocks a jab.
Moneybags takes one on the button.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moneybags manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez swats away the attempt to clinch by Moneybags.
Perez throws out a loose jab but Moneybags uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Moneybags scores with a four punch combination!
Moneybags moves in looking to clinch but Perez pushes him off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moneybags tries to stall but Perez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Moneybags pressing his opponent against the cage.
Perez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moneybags to keep the fight standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Moneybags is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Moneybags comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moneybags 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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