Jorge Arce vs. Simphiwe Nongqayi II RBR

Round 3

Osuna lands a good right to the body, pinning Rios on the ropes for a moment. Osuna starts jabbing down into the ribs of Rios while circling (with his feet never coming far off the ground, allowing him to put some extra emphasis into his jabs from his legs). Rios comes chopping in and is caught in a hug. Rios now settles down and watches Osuna from the outside, flexing his jab. Nice lead hook stepping inside with confidence by Rios. He seems a little surprised that it landed (and he took a light counter). Wrestling. Osuna circles left and leaves his jab hanging up high while leaning back. Rios bounces, shifting his weight from one foot to the other. BIG right hand lead by Osuna, spun Rios' face around. Sloppy ending as Osuna bends over and holds with Rios swinging over him.

30-27 Osuna

 

Round 4

Osuna is walking Rios down, not really stepping on the gas aggressively but putting out just enough jabs to keep Rios on his toes. Osuna is able to quickly shuffle out of the way of Rios' lead hooks down low. Rios drops his hands and speed-walks on the outside, then sets and waits for Osuna. Awkward movement on the way in by Osuna, landing a lead right up top. Rios holds him until broken. Jabs by Osuna up high. Hook by Osuna. 1-2 by Osuna. They land together and Rios holds him.

40-36 Osuna

 

So, that's it? Corner retirement?

Or was this only a 4 rounder?

Either way, Osuna is taking his gloves off and looks celebratory.

 

I missed the first card, but two judges have 38-38.

Majority draw.

 

Rios is the HOMETOWN HERO and even so the Baja crowd is like "Uhhh... what?"