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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Battafucho (ranked 24198 p4p, 513 weight class) and Azar Weinstein (ranked 22509 p4p, 518 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Battafucho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Azar Weinstein!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battafucho's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Battafucho duly obliges.
It looks like Azar Weinstein has been cut.
Battafucho clinches.
Weinstein blocks a body shot from Battafucho.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Battafucho.
Battafucho stops a takedown attempt from Weinstein.
Battafucho keeps control of Weinstein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Battafucho can't get the takedown.
Battafucho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Weinstein walks away with a smile on his face. Battafucho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Battafucho wants to clinch up but Weinstein keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battafucho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Weinstein sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Battafucho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weinstein falls off balance throwing a combination
and Battafucho counters with a left and a right that stings Weinstein.
Battafucho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Battafucho rushes Weinstein and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battafucho is struggling to control the position.
Battafucho is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Weinstein to keep the fight standing.
Battafucho successfully pulls guard.
Weinstein is working Battafucho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battafucho controls Weinstein momentarily but Weinstein frees himself.
Battafucho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weinstein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weinstein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Battafucho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weinstein stands up from Battafucho's guard - Weinstein perhaps looking for a knockout.
Weinstein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Battafucho tries to land a front kick but Weinstein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Battafucho fails with a takedown attempt.
Weinstein displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Battafucho.
Weinstein throws a counter combo.
Battafucho throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Weinstein's waist but Weinstein gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Battafucho off to one side.
Battafucho clinches.
Battafucho is trying to pull guard but Weinstein turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battafucho is looking to break free of the clinch but Weinstein has double underhooks.
Weinstein gets underhooks to prevent Battafucho's takedown attempt.
Battafucho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Battafucho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Weinstein closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Battafucho's guard.
Weinstein stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Weinstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Battafucho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Battafucho.
Battafucho has closed the distance and engaged Weinstein in a clinch.
Battafucho breaks the clinch.
Weinstein looks to land a combination but Battafucho avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Weinstein does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Battafucho misses the target.
Battafucho scores with a spinning back kick!
Weinstein looks winded!
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!
Battafucho has managed to clinch.
Battafucho is trying to pull guard but Weinstein turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Battafucho manages to break the clinch.
Weinstein slaps away a takedown attempt from Battafucho, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Weinstein fails with the takedown.
Battafucho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Weinstein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Battafucho somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Battafucho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Azar Weinstein's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Weinstein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Battafucho circles away quickly and effectively.
Battafucho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Battafucho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Battafucho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Battafucho is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Battafucho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weinstein can do to turn this around?
Weinstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Weinstein gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Battafucho.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Battafucho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Battafucho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Weinstein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battafucho is trying to pull guard but Weinstein turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weinstein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Battafucho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weinstein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Battafucho wants to break free but Weinstein has control.
Battafucho just leaning against Weinstein, taking a breather.
Battafucho is trying to break the clinch but Weinstein has him pressed against the cage.
Weinstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Battafucho with that takedown attempt.
Weinstein feints the counter takedown.
Battafucho checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Battafucho fails with the takedown.
Weinstein blocks the body kick.
Weinstein moves into the clinch.
Battafucho tries to pull guard but Weinstein forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Battafucho has Weinstein pressed against the cage, preventing Weinstein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Battafucho jumps guard but Weinstein turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Weinstein tries to break the clinch but Battafucho is controlling the position.
Battafucho drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Battafucho wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weinstein has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Battafucho dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Battafucho throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Weinstein blocks it with crossed arms.
Weinstein has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Battafucho seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Weinstein can turn it around.
A frustrated look appears on Weinstein's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Battafucho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weinstein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Battafucho.
Stalling in the clinch from Battafucho.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Battafucho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weinstein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Weinstein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Battafucho can't get the takedown.
Battafucho stalling in the clinch but Weinstein improves position.
Battafucho is trying to break the clinch but Weinstein is controlling him.
Weinstein wants to break free but Battafucho has control.
Battafucho creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weinstein has had enough of the clinch but Battafucho keeps him there for the moment.
Battafucho is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Azar Weinstein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Azar Weinstein's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Weinstein looks to land a right hand but Battafucho moved out of range.
Battafucho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Weinstein has a takedown stuffed.
Battafucho tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weinstein swivels and escapes.
Battafucho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weinstein.
Weinstein manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Battafucho on his heels. He'll look to pass Battafucho's guard now, I'm sure.
Weinstein is standing up over Battafucho. Battafucho looks to escape but Weinstein dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weinstein decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Battafucho throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battafucho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Weinstein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Battafucho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Battafucho tries to break the clinch but Weinstein is controlling the position.
Battafucho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weinstein throws a right hand that Battafucho ducks under and follows up with a left that Battafucho also avoids with ease.
Weinstein doesn't manage to clinch there - Battafucho circles away.
Battafucho feinted with a counter takedown.
Weinstein misses with a few strikes there.
Weinstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Weinstein misses with a wild combination.
Weinstein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Battafucho.
Weinstein drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Battafucho defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Battafucho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weinstein throws a jab but it's blocked by Battafucho.
Weinstein lunges at Battafucho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Battafucho's hand.
Weinstein swats away the attempt to clinch by Battafucho.
The fight stays on the outside here - Battafucho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Battafucho lands with a nice combination. Weinstein backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battafucho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battafucho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weinstein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Weinstein changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Battafucho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Battafucho instigates a clinch.
Battafucho lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Battafucho manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Battafucho lands a hook that snaps the head of Weinstein backwards.
Battafucho has Weinstein pressed against the cage, preventing Weinstein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battafucho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Battafucho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Battafucho looks for a takedown but Weinstein sprawls well.
Weinstein tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Battafucho shoots in looking for a takedown but Weinstein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Battafucho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Weinstein changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Weinstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Battafucho goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Battafucho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weinstein tries to clinch but Battafucho is having none of it.
Battafucho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Battafucho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Battafucho 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Battafucho!
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