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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pedroca Altamiro (ranked 2224 p4p, 1732 weight class) and Alpa Chino (ranked 312 p4p, 262 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedroca Altamiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alpa Chino!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chino crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Altamiro - the referee stops the clock and Chino gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Altamiro. Chino manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chino moves out of range as Altamiro strikes.
Chino looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Altamiro!
Altamiro is trying to buck Chino off.
Chino taking a breather here.
Chino working away.
Chino tries to move into full mount but can't pass Altamiro's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chino tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chino is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Altamiro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chino tries to advance to mount but Altamiro denies him.
Chino prevents Altamiro from escaping the position.
Chino in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Chino tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Altamiro is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two 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.
Chino tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chino has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Altamiro prevents Chino from improving position.
Altamiro is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Alpha Brasil that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Chino wants to control but Altamiro is keeping him busy.
Chino is putting a hurting on Altamiro here, landing some big shots from side control.
Chino swings around for an armbar but Altamiro sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chino's guard.
Chino throws his legs up looking for a submission but Altamiro uses it to pass to side control.
Chino is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Altamiro off and has taken his back!
Chino is looking to control Altamiro but Altamiro is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Altamiro wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chino looking to break Altamiro's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Altamiro remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chino will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Altamiro is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Chino keeps control of the position easily here as Altamiro tries to buck him off.
Altamiro is trying to break free.
Chino is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Altamiro knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Altamiro for a finish.
Chino working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chino tightening his grip on Altamiro, looking for the choke.
Altamiro manages to stand up with Chino still on his back. Eventually Chino drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Chino scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Altamiro is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chino has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Chino tries for a kimura but Altamiro is defending well.
Chino looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chino lands some shots froms side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alpa Chino 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.
Chino shoots for a takedown but Altamiro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chino.
Altamiro throwing a counter right hand but Chino manages to avoid it.
Chino changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Altamiro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Altamiro sneaks out the side door and pushes Chino away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chino is defended easily by Altamiro.
Altamiro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pedroca Altamiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alpa Chino.
A big left from Altamiro misses.
And Chino tries to counter it with a takedown but Altamiro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chino fails to land the takedown.
Alpa Chino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chino shoots in but Altamiro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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!
Chino tries for a takedown but Altamiro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Altamiro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chino takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chino shoots in and drives through. Altamiro sprawls well.
Chino fails with a takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Altamiro.
Chino shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Altamiro napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chino swings around for an armbar but Altamiro sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chino's guard.
Altamiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chino escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Altamiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Altamiro stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Altamiro scores with a nice strike.
Chino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Altamiro is fending him off so far but Chino persists. Nope, Altamiro circles away and we're back to standing.
A big left from Altamiro misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chino fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Altamiro to the ground. Chino is now in Altamiro's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chino is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Altamiro wants to stand up but Chino is controlling him.
Alpa Chino has got the better of the ground game so far.
Altamiro keeping full guard, as Chino tries to pass.
Chino trying to control the position from guard on top but Altamiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Altamiro wants to stand and escape but Chino is having none of it.
Chino postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Altamiro seems keen to control Chino's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Altamiro tries to avoid it but Chino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Altamiro to the ground. Altamiro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Altamiro throws a body punch but Chino moves out of range.
Chino closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Altamiro did well to prevent Chino getting side control.
Altamiro has one foot on Chino's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Chino will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Altamiro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Altamiro is fending him off so far but Chino persists. Nope, Altamiro circles away and we're back to standing.
Chino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Altamiro missing with a left hand there. Chino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chino drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Altamiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chino is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Altamiro has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chino in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Altamiro is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Altamiro is looking to reverse the position.
Chino is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Altamiro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chino wants to control but Altamiro is keeping him busy.
Chino is trying to get an arm triangle but Altamiro is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedroca Altamiro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Chino misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Altamiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Altamiro throws a big shot that misses.
Pedroca Altamiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Altamiro looks to land a right hand but Chino moved out of range.
Chino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Altamiro sprawls well. Altamiro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chino gets slowly back to his feet.
Altamiro gets caught flat footed, as Chino shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Altamiro has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chino off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Chino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Altamiro is looking to counter punch.
Pedroca Altamiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alpa Chino.
Altamiro throws a hook to the side of Chino's head but Chino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Altamiro lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Altamiro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chino.
Altamiro is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chino shoots in but no luck this time.
Altamiro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pedroca Altamiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chino throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Altamiro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chino is in Altamiro's guard.
Altamiro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Altamiro is looking to stand up but Chino isn't so interested in that idea.
Chino wants to control from the top but Altamiro keeps moving.
Chino won't allow Altamiro to get back to his feet.
Altamiro being controlled here, momentarily.
Altamiro keeping moving, preventing Chino from controlling successfully.
Chino drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Altamiro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chino has Altamiro in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chino looking for a guillotine here but Altamiro defends easily.
Chino can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Altamiro controls the pace.
Altamiro stopping the sweep attempt from Chino.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chino can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chino looking for a guillotine here but Altamiro defends easily.
Chino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Altamiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Altamiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Altamiro content to stall in guard here.
Altamiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Chino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Altamiro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Altamiro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chino looking for subs off his back but Altamiro has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Altamiro wants to take a breather but Chino is having none of it.
Chino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Altamiro pulls his head out easily.
Altamiro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Altamiro is looking to take a break and control but Chino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Altamiro decides to return to a standing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedroca Altamiro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Altamiro 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedroca Altamiro!
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