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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Severo Del Bosque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reno Rawlings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Del Bosque might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to CRUISR - Go For It (Shallou Remix). Severo Del Bosque has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Severo Del Bosque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reno Rawlings!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawlings moves out of range of the strikes.
Rawlings tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circling - Del Bosque throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rawlings bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rawlings bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Rawlings.
Rawlings wants to counter the offense by Del Bosque and move into the clinch position.
Rawlings ducks under a wild hook from Del Bosque.
Rawlings moves away from the strike by Del Bosque.
Rawlings misses with an uppercut. Del Bosque saw that one coming.
Del Bosque cracks Rawlings with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rawlings circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Del Bosque is fending him off so far but Rawlings persists. Nope, Del Bosque circles away and we're back to standing.
Del Bosque stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Del Bosque wants it to stay on the feet.
We've been hearing reports that Del Bosque has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rawlings connects with a looping right hand.
Del Bosque takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Del Bosque is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rawlings.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawlings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Del Bosque was well out of range. Poor timing from Rawlings.
Rawlings throws a poor cross that misses
and Del Bosque counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Del Bosque thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rawlings dives in and grabs Del Bosque's left leg, looking for a takedown. Del Bosque pushes down on Rawlings's head and hops out.
Severo Del Bosque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reno Rawlings.
Del Bosque tries to clinch up but Rawlings circles away and keeps his distance.
Del Bosque throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rawlings uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Del Bosque.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rawlings! But no joy.
Del Bosque throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rawlings sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Del Bosque misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Del Bosque misses the target.
Rawlings tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rawlings shoots in for a takedown but Del Bosque shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rawlings ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rawlings is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rawlings moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque loads up on a big right hand but Rawlings slips the punch.
Del Bosque is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rawlings defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque tries to clinch up.
Rawlings blocks a jab.
Del Bosque tries to clinch
and Rawlings counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Bosque bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rawlings's head backwards.
Del Bosque throws a hook but Rawlings blocks it.
Rawlings tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Del Bosque throws a looping overhand right but Rawlings ducks down to avoid it.
Rawlings with a hook.
Del Bosque throws a hook but Rawlings avoids it easily.
Rawlings is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Del Bosque with a body shot.
Del Bosque throws an overhand right that lands on Rawlings's shoulder, as Rawlings tries to avoid the shot.
Rawlings with a lazy takedown attempt
and Del Bosque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Del Bosque gets caught flat footed, as Rawlings shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rawlings stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Del Bosque swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Del Bosque's head.
Rawlings content to stall in guard here.
Del Bosque preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Del Bosque bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rawlings's guard.
Del Bosque trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawlings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rawlings striking off his back but it's not causing Del Bosque any problems.
Del Bosque stopping the sweep attempt from Rawlings.
Del Bosque controlling from the top position.
Rawlings looking to hit a scissor sweep but Del Bosque is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings looking to control.
Del Bosque tries to free his leg and advance position but Rawlings is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawlings striking off his back but it's not causing Del Bosque any problems.
Rawlings keeping full guard, as Del Bosque tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rawlings tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rawlings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Del Bosque defends well.
Rawlings keeping moving, preventing Del Bosque from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Severo Del Bosque dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Del Bosque throws an overhand right that lands on Rawlings's shoulder, as Rawlings tries to avoid the shot.
Del Bosque tries to clinch but Rawlings moves out of range.
Rawlings shoots in for a double leg but Del Bosque sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Del Bosque moves into range and clinches up with Rawlings.
Del Bosque misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rawlings drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Del Bosque gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rawlings has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Del Bosque avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Severo Del Bosque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reno Rawlings.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Bosque throws a head punch that misses.
Del Bosque throws a punch but it's blocked by Rawlings.
Del Bosque fails to pull guard.
Rawlings drops down looking for an ankle pick but Del Bosque pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Bosque fails with a takedown attempt.
Rawlings works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Del Bosque darts in trying to clinch
so Rawlings counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rawlings lands a couple of digs.
Rawlings pushes down on Del Bosque's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Del Bosque is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rawlings throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rawlings lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Del Bosque wants to improve his position but Rawlings is controlling well.
Del Bosque is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rawlings scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rawlings slips a nice elbow through Del Bosque's hands, connecting with Del Bosque's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rawlings is nestled in close to Del Bosque, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rawlings is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Del Bosque sees it coming and defends easily.
Del Bosque actively working from the bottom here.
Del Bosque trying to control but Rawlings postures up.
Rawlings works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rawlings in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rawlings just content to control the position.
Rawlings scores with a couple of short elbows.
Del Bosque is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Bosque struggling a bit here.
Rawlings controls the position from side control.
Del Bosque tries to improve position but can't.
Del Bosque wants to control but Rawlings postures up.
Rawlings wants to lay and pray for a moment but Del Bosque keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Del Bosque haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Del Bosque taking a bit of punishment here - Rawlings scoring with strikes.
Rawlings lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rawlings lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Del Bosque down.
Del Bosque is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rawlings has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Del Bosque gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rawlings lands a nice short elbow.
Rawlings working over Del Bosque with some ground and pound. Del Bosque looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Del Bosque won't allow Rawlings to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reno Rawlings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rawlings drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Del Bosque dives in for a single leg takedown but Rawlings sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Del Bosque clinches up against the cage.
Del Bosque stops a takedown attempt from Rawlings.
Rawlings is trying to drag Del Bosque to the mat but Del Bosque just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rawlings blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Bosque doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rawlings is looking for a takedown.
Severo Del Bosque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reno Rawlings.
Del Bosque misses with a hook to the ribs.
Del Bosque swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Bosque tries to throw a body punch but Rawlings avoids it by throwing Del Bosque back against the cage.
Del Bosque gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rawlings.
Del Bosque lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rawlings backwards.
Rawlings trying to stall but Del Bosque improves his position.
Rawlings has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Del Bosque after a bit of a struggle.
Rawlings pressing his opponent against the cage.
Del Bosque misses with some punches.
Rawlings blocks a body shot from Del Bosque.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque throws a punch but it's blocked by Rawlings.
Rawlings looking for a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Del Bosque tries a body shot but Rawlings blocks it.
Del Bosque lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rawlings backwards.
Del Bosque tries a body shot but Rawlings blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rawlings.
Del Bosque misses with a hook from the clinch.
Del Bosque working aggressively here.
Del Bosque throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque lands an uppercut.
Del Bosque fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Del Bosque misses with the head strike.
Del Bosque swings wildly with an uppercut but Rawlings uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rawlings blocks an uppercut.
Del Bosque is pressed up against the cage. Rawlings has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Del Bosque down to the mat. Del Bosque avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Del Bosque looks to throw the jab but Rawlings is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque throws an off balance right hand
and Del Bosque takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings circles away from the clinch attempt.
Del Bosque pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rawlings ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Severo Del Bosque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Bosque throws an overhand right that lands on Rawlings's shoulder, as Rawlings tries to avoid the shot.
Rawlings throws a body shot but no joy.
Del Bosque misses with a looping left.
Rawlings doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Del Bosque tries to clinch but Rawlings is having none of it.
A jab from Del Bosque misses.
Rawlings tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rawlings tries for a takedown but Del Bosque sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Del Bosque swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rawlings displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Del Bosque throws out the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Del Bosque waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rawlings.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rawlings misses with a looping left.
Del Bosque is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rawlings.
And that's the end of the fight!
Severo Del Bosque showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Del Bosque has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Severo Del Bosque!
A very excited looking Severo Del Bosque made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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