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handsofstone wrote: ↑24 Jan 2024, 03:34 Cristian Mijares vs Rafael Marquez

scartissue wrote: ↑27 Jan 2024, 10:15

handsofstone wrote: ↑24 Jan 2024, 03:34 Cristian Mijares vs Rafael Marquez

Rafael Marquez v Cristian Mijares

Dude, I've always liked both these fighters and checked this out awhile back. That was harsh to take the point from Marquez in the 1st when it was Mijares who was actually the guilty party. But here's how I had it.

Round 1: 9-9 (Marquez' round but deducted 1 point for headbutt)
Round 2: 10-9 Marquez
Round 3: 10-9 Mijares
Round 4: 10-9 Marquez
Round 5: 10-10 Even
Round 6: 10-9 Marquez
Round 7: 10-9 Mijares
Round 8: 10-10 Even
Round 9: Mijares stops Marquez

Total through 8 completed rounds: 77-76 Marquez

This was not exactly Marquez v Vasquez stuff, but a decent fight nonetheless. At 37 Marquez did not have much tread left on his tires but was performing admirably up until the stoppage, which I felt, was a wee bit too soon. But not to take anything from Mijares, a fighter I also liked, who took advantage of everything coming his way. Decent scrap.