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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Siembieda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Siembieda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dark Munoz!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz scores with a takedown into Siembieda's guard.
Munoz preventing the sweep.
Munoz looking to sit in guard and control but Siembieda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Siembieda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Siembieda trying to control but Munoz is working from the bottom.
Munoz keeping full guard, as Siembieda tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siembieda is one step ahead there.
Siembieda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siembieda throws an elbow that misses. Munoz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Siembieda's guard. Nice move by Munoz!
Siembieda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Munoz landing with the ground and pound.
Siembieda has his foot on Munoz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Munoz works his way back into a safe position though.
Munoz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Siembieda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Munoz cracks Siembieda with a solid left hand.
Munoz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Siembieda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Munoz landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Siembieda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Munoz manages to get himself to full guard.
Munoz pushes Siembieda off and gets back to his feet.
Munoz has a takedown stuffed.
Munoz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Siembieda moves into the clinch.
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!
Siembieda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siembieda throws a head punch that misses.
Siembieda lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Siembieda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siembieda swings wildly with an uppercut but Munoz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Munoz tries to circle away but Siembieda has him pinned against the cage.
Siembieda throws a punch but it's blocked by Munoz.
A nice left hand lands by Siembieda.
Siembieda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Munoz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Siembieda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Munoz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Siembieda digs a good hook to Munoz's body.
Munoz walks into a straight right hand from Siembieda.
A jab from Munoz does it's job there.
Munoz staying out of range there.
Munoz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Siembieda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Munoz dives in and scores a takedown into Siembieda's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siembieda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siembieda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Munoz throws a big right hand that misses.
Siembieda working for a triangle but Munoz defends it easily.
Munoz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Munoz works over Siembieda with some ground and pound from guard.
Siembieda working for a triangle but Munoz defends it easily.
Siembieda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kevin Siembieda will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Siembieda cracks Munoz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice shot by Munoz.
Munoz misses with a takedown attempt
and Siembieda counters by clinching up.
Munoz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Siembieda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dark Munoz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munoz lands a lovely overhand right.
Munoz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Munoz misses with a takedown
letting Siembieda counter with a right hand.
Kevin Siembieda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dark Munoz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siembieda throws a body shot but no joy.
Munoz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No joy there for Siembieda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz moves out of range of the strikes.
Munoz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Siembieda.
Siembieda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Munoz can do to turn this around?
Munoz fails to land the takedown.
Siembieda seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Munoz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Munoz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Siembieda.
Siembieda with a poor takedown
and Munoz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Munoz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Munoz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Siembieda on the side of the head.
Munoz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Siembieda but Siembieda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Siembieda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Munoz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Siembieda lands a nice shot to the body.
Siembieda lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munoz goes for a double leg but Siembieda avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Siembieda continues to drive forward.
Siembieda misses with the combination.
Dark Munoz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Siembieda lands the left hand.
Siembieda swinging wildly here.
Siembieda ducks under a wild hook from Munoz.
Siembieda throws a big counter combination but Munoz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siembieda throws a lazy uppercut
and Munoz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Siembieda's guard.
Munoz with a nice head shot there.
Munoz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Munoz wants to control from the top but Siembieda keeps moving.
Munoz cracks Siembieda with a solid left hand.
Siembieda looking to control.
Munoz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Siembieda wants to sweep here but Munoz controlling him for the moment.
Siembieda can't keep his opponent in guard - Munoz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Munoz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Siembieda's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz working over Siembieda with some ground and pound. Siembieda looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Munoz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Siembieda wants to get back to full guard.
Siembieda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Munoz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Munoz lands with a punch from half guard.
Munoz is looking to advance position but Siembieda won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munoz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Munoz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Munoz is keen to just control but Siembieda is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Siembieda dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Munoz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Siembieda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Munoz goes for a double leg but Siembieda avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Siembieda continues to drive forward.
Siembieda misses with a straight left.
Siembieda misses with a hook
and Munoz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Siembieda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Munoz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Siembieda as he jumps to the side.
Kevin Siembieda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dark Munoz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Siembieda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Siembieda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munoz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Siembieda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Siembieda misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Munoz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Munoz shoots in but Siembieda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Siembieda scores with a nice head shot.
Siembieda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Munoz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Siembieda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Munoz with the counter takedown but Siembieda avoids it easily.
Munoz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Munoz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Siembieda.
A big right from Siembieda misses.
Siembieda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Munoz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Siembieda somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Siembieda counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Siembieda throws a sloppy head kick and Munoz moves out of range easily.
Kevin Siembieda is winning the standup battle so far.
Munoz dives in and grabs Siembieda's left leg, looking for a takedown. Siembieda pushes down on Munoz's head and hops out.
Munoz avoids the body shot from Siembieda.
Munoz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Siembieda as he avoids it easily.
Siembieda throws a shot from downtown. Munoz moves away and avoids it.
Siembieda connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siembieda stuffs the takedown attempt from Munoz. Munoz gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Siembieda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Munoz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Munoz avoids the body shot from Siembieda.
Munoz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Siembieda counters with a nice body shot.
Siembieda pushes Munoz up against the cage in a clinch.
Kevin Siembieda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Siembieda tries to work over Munoz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Munoz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Siembieda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Siembieda swings wildly with an uppercut but Munoz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Munoz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siembieda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Munoz prevents a body shot from Siembieda.
Siembieda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Munoz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Siembieda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Munoz or not.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siembieda lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Siembieda obliges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Siembieda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Siembieda, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Siembieda!
Kevin Siembieda decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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