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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Monday Blues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Niguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monday Blues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Niguez!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Blues.
Blues loads up on a big right hand but Niguez slips the punch.
Blues throws a good cross that connects.
A punch lands to the side of Niguez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blues lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blues gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blues lands with a light punch inside.
Niguez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blues gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blues tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blues lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Niguez is looking for a takedown.
Niguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blues prevents it.
Monday Blues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Niguez.
Blues lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blues lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blues lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blues makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blues lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blues 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.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blues creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blues is leaning against Niguez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Niguez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blues lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Blues.
Blues lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blues.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blues softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blues stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niguez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blues avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blues lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blues is working Niguez over against the cage.
A short right from Blues on the inside.
Niguez is working for takedown but Blues is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short body shot lands from Blues as the two fighters clinch.
Blues lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Blues.
Blues lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blues lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blues lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Blues.
Blues lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blues lands a right hand that snaps the head of Niguez backwards.
Niguez takes a shot to the head.
Blues lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Niguez backwards.
Blues lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Blues.
Nice body punch from Blues.
Blues scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blues stalls.
Blues lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blues lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Niguez tries for a takedown but Blues manages to get underhooks.
Blues lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niguez takes a shot to the head.
Blues is working Niguez over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Blues.
Niguez looks winded!
Good body shot from Blues.
Blues lands a hook that snaps the head of Niguez backwards.
Blues lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Niguez or not.
A short right from Blues on the inside.
A body shot lands from Blues.
Blues lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Blues.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blues slows down the pace here.
Niguez has Blues pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blues manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monday Blues dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Niguez walks into a left hand.
Blues scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blues.
Blues lunges at Niguez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Niguez's hand.
Blues lands with a kick to the ribs.
Niguez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blues dips to his left and cracks Niguez with an uppercut!
Blues lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Niguez at a distance.
Blues connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niguez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blues gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Blues on the inside.
Blues scores with a shoulder strike.
Blues gets through Niguez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Blues as the two fighters clinch.
Blues is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niguez can do to turn this around?
Blues lands with a right to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Blues lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Blues.
Niguez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blues gets underhooks to prevent Niguez's takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blues.
Blues lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blues gets through Niguez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blues cracks Niguez with a nice body shot.
Blues lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blues lands with a right to the head.
Monday Blues has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blues lands with a right to the head.
Blues lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Niguez backwards.
Blues lands with a right to the head.
Niguez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Blues on the inside.
Blues lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Blues.
Blues lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blues lands a shoulder strike.
Blues working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blues lands a left hand.
Blues lands with a left to the head.
Blues lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Niguez backwards.
Blues lands an uppercut.
Blues throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Niguezs head.
Blues lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Niguez backwards.
Blues lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Blues scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blues lands with a right to the head.
Niguez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blues lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blues throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blues lands a right hand.
Blues working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Niguez is looking for a takedown.
Monday Blues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Niguez.
Blues lands a hook to the side of the head.
Niguez has Blues pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blues manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blues is stalling here.
Blues scores with a shot to the side of Niguez's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blues lands an uppercut.
Blues lands a right hand.
Niguez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monday Blues dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Blues has closed the distance and engaged Niguez in a clinch.
Blues scores with a shoulder strike.
Blues lands a right hand.
Blues lands a left hand.
A short right from Blues on the inside.
Blues lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Blues.
A short uppercut from Blues.
Blues lands a left hand that snaps the head of Niguez backwards.
Blues cracks Niguez with a nice body shot.
Niguez takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niguez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blues fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Blues lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blues darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice jab there from Blues.
Jab by Blues.
Niguez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Monday Blues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blues scores with a nice strike.
Blues cracks Niguez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blues lands with a cross.
Niguez is rocked!
Blues is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Monday Blues is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Niguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Blues finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blues fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Niguez seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Blues moves into the clinch.
Niguez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blues fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Niguez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blues is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Blues lands with a right hand.
Niguez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Blues coming out on top.
Good exchange - Blues coming out on top.
Niguez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Niguez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blues.
Monday Blues is winning the standup battle so far.
Niguez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blues lands with a straight right. Niguez didn't see that one coming.
Niguez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Niguez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Niguez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blues's corner calls for a 1-2. Blues obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Niguez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blues connects with a single shot there.
Blues has managed to clinch.
Blues has Niguez pushed against the cage.
Niguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blues prevents it.
Lucas Niguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monday Blues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Niguez.
Niguez tries to land knees in the clinch but Blues avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monday Blues showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blues 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monday Blues!
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