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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Hitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ricardo Arona was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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190 lbs
17 - 15 - 0 |
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192 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sam Hitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Arona!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arona ducks right into an uppercut from Hitz.
Hitz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hitz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Arona momentarily.
Arona with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arona gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hitz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Arona is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hitz is defending well.
Sam Hitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Arona.
Hitz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hitz has hold of one of Arona's legs. Arona is fighting the takedown attempt but Hitz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hitz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arona has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hitz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hitz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hitz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hitz.
Hitz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Arona on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hitz controlling the action here.
Hitz is nestled in close to Arona, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hitz not doing much here.
Hitz drops an elbow to the side of Arona's head.
Hitz drops an elbow to the side of Arona's head.
Hitz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitz drops an elbow to the side of Arona's head.
Hitz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hitz is trying to control. Arona wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hitz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hitz lands with a punch from half guard.
Hitz controlling the pace.
Hitz is trying to control. Arona wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hitz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hitz is trying to control. Arona wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hitz working over Arona with some ground and pound. Arona looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Arona is staying active underneath Hitz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hitz lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona has hold of Hitz's hands but Hitz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hitz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hitz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hitz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hitz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Arona is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hitz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hitz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arona knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hitz lands strikes from half guard.
Hitz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hitz lands strikes from half guard.
Hitz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hitz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hitz is working for a kimura but Arona is defending it quite comfortably.
Hitz working the head and body with strikes.
Hitz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hitz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Arona has hold of Hitz's hands but Hitz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hitz working over Arona with some ground and pound. Arona looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Hitz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Arona gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Hitz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hitz lands with a right hand.
Hitz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arona shoots in for a double leg but Hitz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arona takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Hitz finds it's way through Arona's defenses.
Arona takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arona takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hitz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hitz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arona can do to turn this around?
Arona fails with the takedown
and Hitz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sam Hitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Arona.
Arona is breathing heavily.
Arona misses with a takedown
and Hitz counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good shot there by Hitz.
Ricardo Arona is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hitz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hitz lands a nice hook to Arona's body. Arona takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Hitz. That snapped Arona's head back.
Hitz scores with a jab to the body.
Hitz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sam Hitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Hitz - just one landing.
Arona has his takedown stuffed
and Arona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hitz lands with a nice body punch.
Hitz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitz scores with a jab to the head.
Hitz lands with a nice body punch.
Arona gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Hitz to counter with a crisp jab.
Sam Hitz is winning the standup battle so far.
Hitz lands a nice hook to Arona's body. Arona takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hitz scores with a head kick. Arona tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hitz scores with the left hand. Arona knows he should have avoided that one.
Hitz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hitz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hitz stalks Arona and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Arona's face. Arona staggers backwards, shaken.
Arona has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Arona takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice uppercut there from Hitz.
Arona fails with the takedown
and Hitz counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sam Hitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hitz takes the fight into the clinch.
Hitz stalls.
Arona avoids a wild elbow strike from Hitz.
Nice elbow from Hitz.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hitz throws an elbow but misses.
Arona avoids a wild elbow strike from Hitz.
Arona takes an elbow to the temple.
Hitz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arona swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitz stands up over Arona, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Arona has momentary wrist control but Hitz slips an elbow through the middle.
Hitz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitz stands up over Arona, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Arona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hitz passes into half guard.
Arona actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hitz working Arona over with strikes.
Hitz working Arona over with strikes.
Arona has hold of Hitz's hands but Hitz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Hitz dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Hitz as he connects with a hook.
A head kick from Hitz lands but Arona takes it in his stride.
Hitz connects with a single shot there.
Hitz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Arona tries for a takedown but Hitz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hitz throws a head kick that half lands.
Hitz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arona has his takedown stuffed
and Hitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arona blocks a head kick by Hitz.
Hitz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hitz throws a one two combo.
A head kick misses from Hitz.
Arona takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitz throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Hitz.
Arona misses with a takedown attempt - Hitz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sam Hitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Arona.
Hitz connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Hitz does it's job there.
Hitz lands a jab-cross combination.
Arona takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hitz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Arona takes one to the side of the head.
Hitz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arona under the eye.
Arona tries for a takedown but Hitz circles away easily
and Hitz counters with a right hand to the body.
Hitz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitz rushes Arona and presses him up against the cage.
Hitz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Arona drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hitz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arona avoids the elbow strike from Hitz, against the cage.
Arona takes an elbow to the temple.
Arona avoids the elbow strike from Hitz, against the cage.
Arona is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hitz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hitz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Arona taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hitz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hitz working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hitz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Arona takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hitz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hitz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hitz lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arona takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hitz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Arona takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hitz working the head and body with strikes.
Arona is rocked!
Arona on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Arona is still in real trouble! Can Hitz finish him?
Arona tries to improve position but can't.
Hitz landing a few strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arona wants to get back to his feet but Hitz drags him back down.
Hitz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ricardo Arona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hitz in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Arona looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Hitz turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Hitz!
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energy
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hype
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