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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Geronimo Apache (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase Xeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apache comes into the arena with Eye of the Tiger blaring out of the sound system. Geronimo Apache could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chase Xeno's chin.
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164 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Geronimo Apache!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chase Xeno!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Darius Henderson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apache throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Apache or perhaps it was just good defense by Xeno, which made it look bad.
Xeno has his takedown stuffed
and Apache counters with a three punch combo that has Xeno backing up. Xeno nods at Apache to acknowledge the strikes.
Apache misses with a kick to the body
and Xeno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Apache misses with a takedown attempt - Xeno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Apache throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xeno's waist but Xeno gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Apache off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geronimo Apache. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xeno lands with a cross.
Apache looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Apache trying to mount his opponent but Xeno defends it.
Xeno has one foot on Apache's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Xeno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Apache lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xeno takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A decent looking cross lands there for Xeno.
Apache pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Apache looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Apache has a takedown stuffed.
Xeno throws out a counter right but Apache avoids it with no problem.
Xeno darts in and clinches Apache up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Apache.
Apache's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xeno looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Apache shoots in for a takedown but Xeno shows good takedown defense.
Xeno scores with a decent looking hook.
Apache walks into a straight right hand from Xeno.
A leg kick checked by Apache.
Xeno with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apache takes the fight into the clinch.
Xeno can't break the clinch.
Xeno is trying to push Apache away but Apache has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Apache leaning against his opponent.
Apache wants a takedown but no success here.
Xeno drops down looking for an ankle pick but Apache pulls his leg out and moves away.
Xeno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Apache fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Apache shoots in but Xeno avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Apache throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xeno.
Xeno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Apache tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xeno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apache closes the distance and clinches up with Xeno, looking for a takedown. Apache pushes Xeno against the cage but Xeno circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Apache is breathing heavily.
Xeno scores with a jab to the jaw.
Apache looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Xeno works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Xeno tries to clinch up but Apache circles away and keeps his distance.
Apache tries to counter with a takedown but Xeno is quick to defend against it.
Xeno connects with a right hand. Apache shakes it off.
Some bone on bone action there as Apache checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Apache.
Apache moves in looking to clinch but Xeno pushes him off.
Apache changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Xeno looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Xeno bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xeno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Apache paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Apache darts in looking for a takedown but Xeno gets double underhooks and turns Apache into the cage.
Apache misses with a takedown attempt - Xeno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xeno looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Xeno drives through and clinches with Apache against the cage.
A short uppercut from Xeno.
Apache manages to break the clinch.
Apache tries to clinch but Xeno moves out of range.
Xeno lands the left hand.
Apache gets the takedown into side control.
Xeno sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apache is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Xeno kicks off Apache and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Xeno dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Apache misses with the combination.
And Xeno responds with a good body kick, but Apache manages to step out the way in time.
Apache takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Xeno displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Apache.
Xeno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Xeno cracks Apache with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Xeno defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Apache.
Xeno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chase Xeno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Apache walks into a left hand.
Xeno stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xeno wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geronimo Apache. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apache misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Xeno lands with an uppercut that bounces Apache off the cage and back into range.
Apache clinches up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Xeno takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apache is trying to drag Xeno to the mat but Xeno just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Apache goes for a takedown attempt but Xeno pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Apache darts in looking for a takedown but Xeno gets double underhooks and turns Apache into the cage.
Xeno lands with an overhand left.
Apache fails with a takedown attempt.
Xeno fails with the takedown.
Xeno lands the left hand.
Apache moves forwards but Xeno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apache swats away the attempt to clinch by Xeno.
Apache throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Xeno does it's job there.
Geronimo Apache is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xeno tries to clinch there but Apache circles away.
Jab from Xeno.
Xeno clobbers Apache with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Xeno is trying hard to land a takedown here. Apache sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apache fails with the takedown
and Xeno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Geronimo Apache seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Apache. No joy for Xeno on that attempt.
Nice shot by Xeno.
Xeno leaves Apache with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Apache takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apache has managed to clinch.
Apache manages to break the clinch.
Apache fails with the takedown.
Xeno tries a quick counter leg kick but Apache is wise to it.
Xeno shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Apache defends it nicely.
Xeno lands the left hand.
Apache clinches.
Xeno gets underhooks to prevent Apache's takedown attempt.
Xeno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Xeno dodges an elbow strike from Apache.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xeno gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Apache.
Apache tries to score a body lock takedown but Xeno shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Apache creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Apache has Xeno pressed against the cage, preventing Xeno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Xeno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Xeno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Xeno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Xeno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Xeno 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!
Apache rushes Xeno and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Apache has Xeno pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Xeno manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Xeno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Xeno tries to break free but Apache pushes him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Xeno - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Apache tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Xeno wants to break free but Apache has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apache throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Xeno is trying to break the clinch but Apache has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Apache - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Apache can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geronimo Apache. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apache is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Xeno pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Xeno is trying to break the clinch but Apache is controlling him.
Xeno is trying to force a seperation but Apache has the dominant position.
Apache changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Xeno fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A jab from Xeno does it's job there.
Apache looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Apache shoots in but Xeno avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xeno misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Apache as Xeno shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apache walks into a left hand.
Apache wants to clinch up but Xeno keeps it at a distance.
Xeno tries to close the distance and clinch but Apache swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xeno tries for a takedown but Apache sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Apache has a takedown stuffed.
Apache gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xeno.
Xeno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xeno connects with a nice looking jab.
Xeno on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A bone on bone clash there as Apache blocks the leg kick.
Xeno shoots in looking for a takedown. Apache tries to sprawl out of it but Xeno keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Apache manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Xeno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xeno shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Apache as he jumps to the side.
Xeno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Apache manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Apache tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xeno sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Apache somewhat.
Chase Xeno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Xeno.
Apache shoots in but Xeno avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Apache fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Xeno jabs Apache right on the nose. Apache blinks but takes it well.
Apache moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Apache circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xeno blocks the body kick.
Geronimo Apache has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apache takes one to the side of the head.
Xeno connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Apache fails with a takedown attempt.
Xeno fails to land the takedown.
Xeno closes the distance and clinches.
Apache keeps control of Xeno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Xeno wants to get back to striking at distance but Apache won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apache fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Apache landing knees to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chase Xeno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Xeno winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chase Xeno!
An out of breath Chase Xeno thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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