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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Cloltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nando Rafael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cloltran comes into the arena with Man In My City blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Buzz Cloltran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Nando Rafael!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cloltran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rafael at a distance.
Rafael scores with a jab.
Rafael looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cloltran avoids the head kick by Rafael.
Cloltran slips under a jab from Rafael.
Cloltran checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rafael tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cloltran swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rafael fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rafael takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cloltran connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cloltran misses with a combination
and Rafael counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cloltran is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rafael tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Cloltran lands but Rafael takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cloltran looks to throw the jab but Rafael is out of range.
Rafael checks a low kick from Cloltran.
Cloltran checks a low kick from Rafael.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloltran takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rafael is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cloltran blocks a head kick by Rafael.
A swing and a miss from Cloltran.
Rafael looks to score with a jab to the body but Cloltran is just out of range.
Cloltran scores with a nice right hand.
Rafael instigates a clinch.
Rafael misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rafael can't find room to land a body shot as Cloltran controls the action.
Cloltran stalling in the clinch but Rafael improves position.
Rafael throws a head punch that misses.
Rafael goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cloltran stalling the fight.
Rafael tries to work over Cloltran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rafael tries a body shot but Cloltran blocks it.
Cloltran struggles to land a body shot inside as Rafael controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran struggles to land a body shot inside as Rafael controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Rafael - that landed with a thud.
Rafael misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cloltran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rafael.
Rafael can't find room to land a body shot as Cloltran controls the action.
Rafael makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rafael lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rafael misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Cloltran on the inside.
Rafael trying to control the position but instead, Cloltran has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rafael into the cage.
Rafael lands a nice shot to the body.
Rafael misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rafael misses with a punch to the body.
Rafael misses with a body punch.
Rafael tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cloltran's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cloltran - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cloltran digs a right hand underneath Rafael's ribcage. Rafael let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafael doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cloltran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Cloltran.
Rafael prevents the takedown attempt.
Cloltran cracks Rafael with a nice body shot.
Rafael can't find room to land a body shot as Cloltran controls the action.
Rafael lands a shoulder strike.
Rafael doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rafael misses with a punch on the inside.
Cloltran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rafael has Cloltran pressed against the cage.
Rafael lands with a left to the head.
Cloltran blocks an uppercut.
Cloltran lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rafael tries a body shot but Cloltran blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rafael working aggressively here.
Cloltran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rafael backwards.
Cloltran pushes Rafael back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Cloltran.
Cloltran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rafael tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rafael blocks a body shot from Cloltran.
Cloltran tries to circle away but Rafael has him pinned against the cage.
Cloltran drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cloltran lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rafael misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rafael fails to land.
Cloltran stalling the fight.
Rafael misses with a punch to the body.
Cloltran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cloltran blocks an uppercut.
Cloltran is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cloltran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rafael's elbow.
Cloltran blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cloltran breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Buzz Cloltran will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cloltran is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rafael sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rafael fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cloltran tries to clinch but Rafael moves out of range.
Cloltran misses with a straight right.
Cloltran throws a hook to the side of Rafael's head but Rafael sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cloltran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cloltran takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Buzz Cloltran is winning the standup battle so far.
Rafael lands a glancing blow to the side of Cloltran's head.
Cloltran swings for the body but Rafael moves out of range.
Cloltran scores with a push kick.
Rafael uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cloltran.
Cloltran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rafael motions for Cloltran to come forward. Rafael throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Cloltran misses.
Cloltran misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafael leaves Cloltran with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rafael throws a chopping leg kick but Cloltran manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rafael pushes Cloltran up against the cage in a clinch.
Rafael misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rafael misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cloltran pushes Rafael back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cloltran is trying to pull guard but Rafael has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Cloltran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cloltran blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rafael scores with a shoulder strike.
Cloltran pushes Rafael back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cloltran prevents a body shot from Rafael.
Nice body punch from Rafael - that landed with a thud.
Cloltran is leaning against Rafael and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rafael doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rafael swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafael swings wildly with an uppercut but Cloltran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rafael misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rafael digs a right hand into Cloltran's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cloltran's gas tank.
Rafael misses with a punch to the body.
Cloltran blocks a body shot from Rafael.
Rafael has a couple of punches blocked by Cloltran.
Rafael blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rafael fails to land.
Rafael tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cloltran blocking some punches.
Cloltran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cloltran misses with a punch on the inside.
Rafael lands with a light punch inside.
Rafael tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rafael.
Cloltran is looking to control Rafael's arms but Rafael gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cloltran has his back to the cage.
Cloltran swings wildly with an uppercut but Rafael uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cloltran wants to break free but Rafael has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran takes a shot to the head.
Cloltran swings wildly with an uppercut but Rafael uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rafael tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cloltran's elbow.
Rafael tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cloltran.
A short right from Cloltran on the inside.
Cloltran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rafael creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cloltran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rafael backwards.
Rafael misses with a punch on the inside.
Rafael being controlled against the cage.
Rafael lands with a left to the head.
Rafael lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cloltran backwards.
Rafael lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cloltran.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rafael doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cloltran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Rafael.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafael lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rafael lands a shoulder strike.
Rafael lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cloltran blocks a body shot from Rafael.
Rafael tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cloltran's elbow.
Rafael swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rafael can't find room to land a body shot as Cloltran controls the action.
Rafael tries to work over Cloltran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cloltran jumps guard and drags Rafael to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rafael stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cloltran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rafael trying to control but Cloltran is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nando Rafael showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rafael tries to clinch up
and Cloltran counters with a left to the body.
Rafael has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cloltran finds it's way round the side to connect with Rafael's head.
Rafael throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Cloltran. Beautiful body shot.
Rafael tries to clinch up.
Rafael throws a leg kick that misses.
A punch combination from Rafael misses.
Rafael tries to clinch up.
Cloltran lands a right hook to the body.
Cloltran is looking to wear down Rafael with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cloltran throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rafael is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cloltran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rafael throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloltran wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rafael is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cloltran.
Cloltran with a nice cross.
Rafael takes a swing at Cloltran's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Rafael misses.
Rafael keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cloltran slips under a jab from Rafael.
Nando Rafael is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Rafael misses
and Cloltran makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rafael throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rafael swings widly with a right hand
and Cloltran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rafael scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rafael feints and then cracks Cloltran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cloltran down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cloltran lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Cloltran misses.
Cloltran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rafael.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rafael lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cloltran has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cloltran and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cloltran closes the distance and clinches.
Cloltran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cloltran lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cloltran misses with some punches.
Cloltran prevents a body shot from Rafael.
Cloltran digs a right hand underneath Rafael's ribcage. Rafael let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Rafael on the inside.
A short left from Cloltran.
Rafael is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rafael is still on wobbly legs! Can Cloltran finish him?
Cloltran throws a head kick that misses.
Rafael seems to have recovered his senses.
Cloltran fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rafael takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cloltran works Rafael's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Cloltran.
Rafael pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rafael throws a low kick but Cloltran avoids it.
Cloltran dips to his left and cracks Rafael with an uppercut!
Cloltran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rafael was well out of range. Poor timing from Cloltran.
Cloltran is looking to clinch.
Rafael tries to clinch there but Cloltran circles away.
Rafael takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cloltran throws a hook but Rafael avoids it easily.
Rafael tries to land a leg kick but Cloltran saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafael takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rafael.
Rafael tries a head kick but it misses.
Cloltran lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cloltran blocks a low kick nicely.
Cloltran connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rafael throws a head kick that misses.
Cloltran cracks the inside of Rafael's front leg.
An inside leg kick lands from Cloltran.
Rafael doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cloltran lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rafael keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cloltran moves in looking to clinch but Rafael pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Cloltran clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rafael is looking to clinch but Cloltran is avoiding it.
Rafael lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rafael throws a chopping leg kick but Cloltran manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cloltran misses the shot to the body.
Rafael stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cloltran.
Rafael throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cloltran connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rafael ducks right into an uppercut from Cloltran.
Rafael thows a leg kick but Cloltran checks it
and Cloltran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rafael on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cloltran. Cloltran obviously looking to wear him down.
Cloltran drops Rafael with a big left hand! Rafael is injured, injured bad! Cloltran jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buzz Cloltran!
Buzz Cloltran retains his bantamweight title!
Buzz Cloltran really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that 5th Round Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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