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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Snake Duanesboy (ranked 4192 p4p, 2509 weight class) and Elijah Judah (ranked 192 p4p, 125 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Snake Duanesboy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Judah!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Judah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Duanesboy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Judah is out of range and Duanesboy settles back down.
Judah 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.
Duanesboy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Judah tries to counter it with a takedown but Duanesboy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Duanesboy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Judah.
Duanesboy closes the distance and clinches.
Judah has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Duanesboy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Duanesboy stops a takedown attempt from Judah.
Duanesboy misses with the head strike.
Duanesboy lands a hook that snaps the head of Judah backwards.
Duanesboy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duanesboy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Judah's sensitive parts.
Duanesboy closes the distance and clinches.
Judah looking for a takedown.
Snake Duanesboy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah Judah.
Duanesboy decides to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duanesboy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Duanesboy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judah postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Duanesboy holds on and takes a little breather.
Duanesboy trying to keep a closed guard but Judah is proving a slippery customer.
Duanesboy is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Duanesboy working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Duanesboy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've been told by Duanesboy's head coaches at Seppes Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Duanesboy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Duanesboy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Duanesboy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Judah feints the counter takedown.
Duanesboy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duanesboy can pounce on him.
Judah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duanesboy. Duanesboy obviously looking to wear him down.
Judah on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice defenses there by Judah.
Judah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Judah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Duanesboy misses the jab.
Duanesboy scores with a jab.
Duanesboy lands a nice shot that snaps Judah's head back.
Duanesboy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Duanesboy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Judah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jab from Duanesboy.
Duanesboy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Duanesboy!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duanesboy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Duanesboy - just one landing.
Judah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Judah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Duanesboy clinches.
Duanesboy gets underhooks to prevent Judah's takedown attempt.
Duanesboy throws a punch but it's blocked by Judah.
Judah is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Duanesboy is defending well.
Judah drops down looking for an ankle pick but Duanesboy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Judah 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.
Judah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A lazy left from Duanesboy finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Snake Duanesboy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Duanesboy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Judah feints the counter takedown.
Jab from Duanesboy.
Snake Duanesboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duanesboy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Judah is trying to drag Duanesboy to the mat but Duanesboy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Duanesboy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Judah can do to turn this around?
Duanesboy misses with some punches.
Duanesboy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duanesboy scores with a nice right hand.
Duanesboy throws a head kick that misses.
Judah feints the counter takedown.
Jab by Duanesboy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duanesboy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Duanesboy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Judah keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Duanesboy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duanesboy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Judah feints the counter takedown.
Duanesboy throws a leg kick which misses Judah's front leg but catches the back leg as Judah tries to avoid it.
Judah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elijah Judah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Duanesboy finds it's way through Judah's defenses.
Judah blocks a low kick nicely.
Duanesboy scoring well with a low kick there.
Duanesboy scores with a jab. Judah acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Duanesboy throws a lazy body kick
and Judah counters with a shoot takedown. Duanesboy fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duanesboy is controlling Judah's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Duanesboy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duanesboy is adopting a defensive guard.
Judah gets to his feet. Duanesboy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Duanesboy moves into the clinch successfully.
Judah is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Duanesboy is defending well.
Duanesboy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duanesboy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Judah.
Snake Duanesboy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah Judah.
Judah has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Duanesboy after a bit of a struggle.
Duanesboy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Judah.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duanesboy gets control of Judah's arms and successfully pulls guard. Duanesboy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Judah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duanesboy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Judah has managed to get both his arms back between Duanesboy's legs - danger averted.
Duanesboy controls Judah momentarily but Judah frees himself.
Duanesboy controlling Judah's posture.
Duanesboy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four 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.
Judah gets to his feet - Duanesboy follows without any prompting.
Duanesboy cracks Judah with an open hand slap.
Duanesboy scores with a nice body kick.
Duanesboy throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Duanesboy.
Judah's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Duanesboy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Judah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Judah takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duanesboy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Duanesboy.
Duanesboy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Judah's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Snake Duanesboy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Duanesboy moves into the clinch.
Duanesboy pushes Judah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snake Duanesboy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Judah is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Judah using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duanesboy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duanesboy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Duanesboy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Judah changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Duanesboy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A jab from Duanesboy does it's job there.
Duanesboy lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duanesboy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A shot to the liver by Duanesboy. Beautiful body shot.
Jab by Duanesboy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Duanesboy coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Duanesboy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Duanesboy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Duanesboy throws a good cross that connects.
A chopping leg kick lands by Duanesboy.
Duanesboy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Duanesboy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Judah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Judah needs to keep his hands up - Duanesboy had a free shot at his head there.
Duanesboy throws a head kick that Judah semi-blocks.
Judah moves out of range of the body kick.
Judah feints the counter takedown.
Duanesboy connects with a solid leg kick.
Duanesboy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Judah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Duanesboy misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duanesboy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duanesboy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Judah checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Judah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Duanesboy defends it well.
Judah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Snake Duanesboy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duanesboy lands with a kick to the temple. Judah shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Duanesboy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Duanesboy throws a front kick aimed at Judah's knee but Judah avoids it well.
Snake Duanesboy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Judah moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Duanesboy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Duanesboy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Duanesboy wants to clinch up but Judah keeps it at a distance.
Judah feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duanesboy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Judah takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Snake Duanesboy is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Duanesboy as he connects with a hook.
Duanesboy scoring well with a low kick there.
Duanesboy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Judah on the side of the head.
Duanesboy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Duanesboy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Duanesboy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duanesboy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Duanesboy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Duanesboy throws a chopping leg kick but Judah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Duanesboy scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duanesboy with a hook.
Duanesboy misses with a body kick.
Judah with the counter takedown but Duanesboy avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duanesboy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A cross from Duanesboy lands.
Duanesboy lands a head shot.
Duanesboy is looking to land body kicks.
Duanesboy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Judah feints the counter takedown.
Duanesboy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duanesboy jabs Judah right on the nose. Judah blinks but takes it well.
Duanesboy missing with a left hand there. Judah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elijah Judah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Judah ducks under a wild hook from Duanesboy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake Duanesboy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Duanesboy, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snake Duanesboy!
Snake Duanesboy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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