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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ezekyle Abaddon (ranked 2212 p4p, 114 weight class) and Arthur Centino (ranked 2725 p4p, 148 weight class). Abaddon comes to the cage accompanied by Vengeful One. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
35 - 20 - 1 |
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140 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
35 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ezekyle Abaddon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arthur Centino!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Centino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abaddon.
Abaddon throws a low kick but Centino moves out of range easily.
Centino clinches up against the cage.
Centino drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Centino tries for a takedown but Abaddon manages to get underhooks.
Centino wants a takedown.
Ezekyle Abaddon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Centino.
Abaddon misses with a punch to the body.
Centino tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Abaddon smiles and moves away.
Centino slips a straight right by Abaddon.
Abaddon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Abaddon scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abaddon throws a low kick but Centino moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Centino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Centino closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abaddon can't find room to land a body shot as Centino controls the action.
Centino has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Abaddon uses from the top position.
Abaddon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Centino's guard.
Abaddon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Centino ducks under a wild hook from Abaddon.
Abaddon looks to land a right hand but Centino moved out of range.
Centino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abaddon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ezekyle Abaddon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abaddon works the jab nicely.
Centino doesn't manage to clinch there - Abaddon circles away.
Abaddon 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.
Ezekyle Abaddon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Centino pushes Abaddon up against the cage in a clinch.
Abaddon misses with a punch to the body.
Abaddon misses with a body punch.
Centino blocking some punches.
Centino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Centino has Abaddon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Centino pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Abaddon tumbling to the mat - Centino dives into Abaddon's guard.
Abaddon has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Centino is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abaddon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abaddon lands with a left to the head.
Centino jumps guard but Abaddon stands there with Centino around his waist. Centino gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Abaddon fails to land.
Abaddon swings wildly with an uppercut but Centino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abaddon tries to throw a body punch but Centino avoids it by throwing Abaddon back against the cage.
Abaddon misses with a punch to the body.
Abaddon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abaddon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abaddon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Centino stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Centino jumps guard.
Abaddon stands up from Centino's guard - Abaddon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jab, jab by Abaddon - just one landing.
A slow jab from Abaddon misses its intended target.
Centino slips a straight right by Abaddon.
Centino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abaddon.
Abaddon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Centino has managed to clinch.
Abaddon tries a body shot but Centino blocks it.
Centino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Centino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Centino lands a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Centino trying to control but Abaddon is working from the bottom.
Centino postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Centino throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abaddon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Centino postures up in Abaddon's guard and throws a big left but Abaddon blocks it.
Centino postures up.
Centino with a nice head shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Centino slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Centino wanted to stand there but Abaddon had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekyle Abaddon 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.
Abaddon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Centino is out of range.
Centino shoots in for a double leg but Abaddon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abaddon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Centino can do to turn this around?
Abaddon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Abaddon as Centino shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Abaddon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abaddon gets caught napping as Centino dives in and scores a takedown. Abaddon manages to retain guard.
Abaddon trying to keep a closed guard but Centino is proving a slippery customer.
Abaddon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Centino wants to control from the top but Abaddon keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Centino slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Centino wants to control from the top but Abaddon keeps moving.
Abaddon has control of Centino's left arm, preventing Centino from doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Centino tries to stand but Abaddon is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Centino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Centino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abaddon.
Centino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Abaddon misses the target.
Centino wants to clinch.
Abaddon misses with a wild body shot.
Centino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abaddon sprawls well. Abaddon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Centino gets slowly back to his feet.
Abaddon is looking to counter punch.
Ezekyle Abaddon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Centino.
A punch lands to the side of Centino 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Centino shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Centino showed some decent athleticism there.
Centino wants to free his trapped foot but Abaddon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon is looking to improve his position.
Centino is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Centino has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Abaddon works to full guard.
Abaddon trying to keep a closed guard but Centino is proving a slippery customer.
Centino stopping the sweep attempt from Abaddon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Abaddon is working an open guard so Centino takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Centino instigates a clinch.
Abaddon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Centino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abaddon gets through Centino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Centino blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Abaddon.
Abaddon throws a head punch that misses.
Ezekyle Abaddon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Abaddon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Centinos head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abaddon lands with a left to the head.
Abaddon lands a body punch.
Abaddon misses with the head strike.
Abaddon working aggressively here.
Abaddon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekyle Abaddon dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Centino shoots for a double leg takedown but Abaddon sprawls well. He's pushed Centino's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Centino looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Abaddon seems keen to control Centino's posture.
Abaddon trying to control the position.
Centino content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Centino is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abaddon seems keen to control Centino's posture.
Centino slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Abaddon trying to control the position here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abaddon throws a head kick but Centino moves out of range.
Arthur Centino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abaddon misses with a looping right.
Centino steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Abaddon.
Centino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Abaddon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abaddon scores with a hook.
Centino shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Abaddon's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Centino's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Centino tries to free his leg and advance position but Abaddon is retaining full guard.
Abaddon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abaddon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abaddon controlling the position.
Abaddon wriggles free and stands up.
Centino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abaddon, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Centino backwards.
Centino has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Abaddon uses from the top position.
Centino wants to sweep but no luck.
Abaddon stands and steps away. Centino gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abaddon.
Centino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Arthur Centino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abaddon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Centino. Centino circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Abaddon misses the target.
Abaddon cracks the inside of Centino's front leg.
Abaddon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Abaddon lands.
Abaddon works Centino's body with a nice hook.
Centino shoots in and bounces Abaddon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Abaddon pushes Centino off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Centino throws a body shot but no joy.
Abaddon throwing a counter right hand but Centino manages to avoid it.
Centino misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Abaddon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Centino tries to move into range but Abaddon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Centino is looking to clinch but Abaddon is avoiding it.
Centino shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abaddon but Abaddon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Abaddon misses the target.
Ezekyle Abaddon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Centino.
Abaddon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekyle Abaddon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Abaddon, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekyle Abaddon!
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hype
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