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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Humberto Manuel Arboleda (ranked 10853 p4p, 704 weight class) and Great Gonzo (ranked 5390 p4p, 470 weight class). Arboleda's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ASTAROTH - GUERRA DE METAL. Humberto Manuel Arboleda has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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158 lbs
28 - 31 - 1 |
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165 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
World class MT
Cardio machine
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World class boxer
Good gas tank
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
28 - 31 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Humberto Manuel Arboleda! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Great Gonzo! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Arboleda wants to clinch up but Gonzo keeps it at a distance. Gonzo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arboleda. Arboleda forces Gonzo back against the ropes and clinches. Gonzo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Arboleda is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gonzo is keeping busy. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Gonzo cracks Arboleda with a nice body shot. Gonzo controlling the action here for a moment.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but Gonzo blocks it.
Arboleda takes a shot to the head. Gonzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. Good body shot from Gonzo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gonzo takes an elbow to the forehead. Gonzo is trying to stall.
Gonzo tries a body shot but Arboleda blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Arboleda prevents a body shot from Gonzo. Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gonzo blocks an elbow strike from Arboleda.
Gonzo lands with a left to the head. Arboleda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gonzo avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Gonzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short left from Gonzo. A short left from Gonzo. Gonzo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Arboleda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Gonzo misses with some punches.
Arboleda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Gonzo scores with a shot to the side of Arboleda's head. Arboleda misses with a body punch.
Gonzo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arboleda. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzo. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Arboleda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzo. Arboleda looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Arboleda tries to work over Gonzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gonzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Gonzo wants to stall.
Gonzo lands a right hand. Stalling in the clinch from Gonzo.
Gonzo dodges an elbow strike from Arboleda.
Gonzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arboleda's elbow. Gonzo controlling the action here for a moment.
Gonzo lands a hook to the side of the head. Gonzo throws a head punch that misses. Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Gonzo avoids the damage to the body. Arboleda manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gonzo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Arboleda connects with a knee to the head.
Gonzo trying to stall but Arboleda improves his position.
A short body shot lands from Gonzo as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Great Gonzo dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Arboleda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Gonzo misses with a head kick.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Arboleda clinches with his opponent.
Arboleda gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Gonzo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Arboleda scores with a shot to the side of Gonzo's head. Arboleda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonzo's elbow. Gonzo holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Arboleda with a knee to the head.
Arboleda prevents a body shot from Gonzo. Arboleda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arboleda tries a body shot but Gonzo blocks it.
Gonzo blocks an elbow strike from Arboleda.
Arboleda misses with a knee to the head. Gonzo dodges an elbow strike from Arboleda.
Gonzo cracks Arboleda with a nice body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice body punch from Gonzo. Arboleda scores with an uppercut up the middle. Gonzo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gonzo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Arboleda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. Arboleda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Arboleda taking a breather. Gonzo avoids the elbow strike from Arboleda, against the ropes.
Gonzo scores with an uppercut up the middle. Gonzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Gonzo avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
The referee calls for Arboleda to work.
Gonzo lands a hook to the side of the head. Arboleda working Gonzo over with knees to the body. Arboleda stalling in the clinch but Gonzo improves position. Gonzo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Gonzo working some nice short punches in the clinch. Great Gonzo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A nice right hand lands inside from Gonzo. Arboleda tries a knee to the head but Gonzo blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gonzo avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Gonzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arboleda misses with a body punch.
Gonzo working some nice short punches in the clinch. Gonzo stalling in the clinch.
Gonzo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Gonzo. Gonzo scores with a shot to the side of Arboleda's head. Arboleda lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Gonzo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Gonzo pushes Arboleda back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Gonzo looking to stall.
Gonzo takes a knee to the side of the body. Gonzo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Arboleda is keeping busy. Arboleda working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gonzo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Arboleda looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Great Gonzo will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Arboleda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Arboleda moves in looking to clinch but Gonzo pushes him off. Gonzo tries to keep at a distance but Arboleda has taken the fight into the clinch. Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
Arboleda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzo backwards. Gonzo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Arboleda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Gonzo just leaning against Arboleda, taking a breather. Gonzo misses with the head strike.
Gonzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Arboleda uses good head movement to avoid it. Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gonzo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Gonzo leaning his opponent against the ropes. Nice body punch from Gonzo - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Gonzo.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gonzo lands a hook to the side of the head. Gonzo lands a hook to the side of the head. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Gonzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Arboleda. Gonzo pressing his opponent against the ropes. Arboleda tries a body shot but Gonzo blocks it.
Arboleda blocks a body shot from Gonzo. Gonzo takes an elbow to the temple. Gonzo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. Gonzo lands a nice uppercut. Gonzo scores with a nice hook to the head. Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
Arboleda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gonzo is looking to control Arboleda's arms but Arboleda gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gonzo has his back to the ropes. Arboleda blocking some punches.
Gonzo misses with a hook from the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gonzo avoids the elbow strike from Arboleda, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arboleda blocks an uppercut.
Gonzo cracks Arboleda with a nice body shot. Gonzo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Arboleda is keeping busy. Gonzo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arboleda. Arboleda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonzo's elbow. Gonzo stalling the fight.
Arboleda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Gonzo managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gonzo is defending well for now. A short left from Gonzo. Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gonzo.
Gonzo blocks the elbow strike.
Gonzo is trying to maintain a safe position but Arboleda gets an underhook and turns Gonzo into the ropes. Come on Gonzo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Arboleda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Great Gonzo really dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Arboleda needs to keep his hands up - Gonzo had a free shot at his head there. Arboleda avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Arboleda moves into the clinch successfully.
Gonzo has Arboleda pressed against the ropes.
Gonzo lands with a left to the head. Gonzo dodges an elbow strike from Arboleda.
Gonzo throws a head punch that misses. A shot in the inside from Gonzo. Gonzo avoids the elbow strike from Arboleda, against the ropes.
Gonzo scores with a hook to the body. Gonzo lands a hook to the side of the head. Gonzo is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body punch from Gonzo. Gonzo can't find room to land a body shot as Arboleda controls the action.
Gonzo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Arboleda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gonzo lands a left hand.
Gonzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Arboleda controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gonzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Arboleda. Arboleda is trying to stall.
Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzo fails to land. Gonzo avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Gonzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gonzo lands a left hand.
Arboleda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Gonzo avoids the damage to the body. Gonzo managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Gonzo scores with a shoulder strike. Gonzo blocks an elbow strike from Arboleda.
Gonzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Gonzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arboleda is rocked! Gonzo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arboleda is looking to control Gonzo's arms but Gonzo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arboleda has his back to the ropes. Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gonzo scores with a shot to the side of Arboleda's head. Oh Arboleda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Arboleda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gonzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arboleda takes a shot to the head. Arboleda lands an elbow inside that Gonzo shrugs off. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arboleda as Gonzo tries to tie him up. Gonzo blocks an elbow strike from Arboleda.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. Gonzo is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzo fails to land. Arboleda seems to have got his legs back now. Gonzo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Arboleda letting Gonzo take a breather here. Gonzo digs a right hand into Arboleda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arboleda's gas tank. Gonzo trying to control the position but instead, Arboleda has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gonzo into the ropes. Gonzo lands a shoulder strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Great Gonzo dominated that fourth round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gonzo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arboleda tries to clinch up. Arboleda tries to clinch but Gonzo moves out of range. Gonzo instigates a clinch. Arboleda creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzo. Come on Gonzo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gonzo working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Arboleda just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gonzo's brow. Gonzo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Gonzo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Arboleda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arboleda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Gonzo is looking to control Arboleda's arms but Arboleda gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gonzo has his back to the ropes. Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gonzo is defending well for now. Gonzo looking to slow down the pace here. Gonzo lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gonzo misses with the head strike.
Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonzo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Gonzo lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gonzo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gonzo managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Arboleda lands a nice elbow. Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gonzo.
Gonzo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gonzo lands with a short shot to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Arboleda. Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gonzo.
Gonzo lands a shoulder strike. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gonzo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gonzo is defending well for now. Arboleda blocks a body shot from Gonzo.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gonzo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gonzo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Gonzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Arboleda uses good head movement to avoid it. Gonzo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gonzo lands a nice uppercut. Great Gonzo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. A battle for position here, against the ropes. A nice left hand lands by Gonzo.
Gonzo effectively controlling the action here. Arboleda throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gonzo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Gonzo dodges an elbow strike from Arboleda.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gonzo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Arboleda prevents a body shot from Gonzo. Gonzo scores with a shot to the side of Arboleda's head. Gonzo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Great Gonzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Gonzo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Great Gonzo! Great Gonzo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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