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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kim Figueroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romano Schoots (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figueroa's entrance music is Ride the Lighting. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kim Figueroa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Romano Schoots!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Schoots. That snapped Figueroa's head back.
Schoots avoids the body shot from Figueroa.
Schoots is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Schoots scores with a nice right hand.
Figueroa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schoots throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schoots thumps Figueroa with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Figueroa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Schoots shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Schoots showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Schoots wants to free his trapped foot but Figueroa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schoots throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schoots throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schoots controlling the pace.
Figueroa is not content to let Schoots control the position.
Figueroa is looking for a sweep. Schoots is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Romano Schoots wasn't active enough on the ground.
A punch combination from Schoots misses.
Schoots misses the jab.
Schoots takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Romano Schoots has been cut.
Figueroa takes one on the button.
Schoots moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Schoots tenderised Figueroa's leg. Figueroa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Schoots keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Figueroa throws a jab but it's blocked by Schoots.
Romano Schoots seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schoots throws a right hand that misses
and Figueroa counters with a low kick, right behind Schoots 's knee.
Schoots misses with a hook.
Figueroa works Schoots's body with a nice hook.
Schoots is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Figueroa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kim Figueroa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Figueroa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schoots.
Nice uppercut lands for Schoots. That snapped Figueroa's head back.
Schoots thows a body shot but no joy.
Figueroa walks into a jab.
Schoots has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schoots. That's going to slow Figueroa down.
Schoots scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Figueroa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Figueroa misses.
No luck for Schoots with that takedown attempt.
Figueroa lands a head shot.
Figueroa lands a body shot.
Figueroa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Figueroa misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Figueroa. That snapped Schoots's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schoots lands with an overhand left.
Schoots throws a hook but Figueroa blocks it.
Schoots changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Figueroa tries to avoid it but Schoots manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Figueroa to the ground. Figueroa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Figueroa is looking to wear down Schoots with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Schoots uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Figueroa.
A big left from Schoots misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schoots shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Figueroa pinned against the cage. Figueroa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kim Figueroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romano Schoots.
Schoots throws a low kick, looking for Figueroa's leg but Figueroa calmly moves out of range.
Schoots throws a leg kick
and Figueroa counters with a crisp right hand that drops Schoots! Figueroa lets Schoots back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Schoots is rocked!
Schoots takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Schoots is still on wobbly legs! Can Figueroa finish him?
Figueroa slips a straight right by Schoots.
Schoots seems to have recovered his senses.
A good leg kick by Schoots.
Figueroa throws a solid leg kick but Schoots takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Figueroa.
Schoots comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Figueroa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Figueroa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Schoots thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Figueroa.
Figueroa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schoots manages to avoid it.
Figueroa looks to score with a jab to the body but Schoots is just out of range.
Schoots fails with the takedown.
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 Kim Figueroa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Romano Schoots's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Schoots connects with a solid leg kick.
Figueroa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot lands for Figueroa.
Schoots missing with a left hand there. Figueroa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Figueroa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Figueroa tries to work over Schoots's front leg with a kick but Schoots checks it.
Kim Figueroa is winning the standup battle so far.
Figueroa blocks the body kick.
Schoots shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Figueroa as he jumps to the side.
Schoots steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Figueroa. That one must have hurt.
Schoots misses with a wild body shot.
Schoots looks to score with a jab to the body but Figueroa is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schoots misses with a hook. Figueroa ducked under it nicely.
Figueroa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Figueroa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Schoots's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Figueroa wants to land a leg kick but Schoots is out of range.
Schoots misses with a straight left.
Schoots gets a takedown into half guard.
Figueroa wants to get back to full guard.
Figueroa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Figueroa is not content to let Schoots control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schoots in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schoots seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Romano Schoots wasn't active enough on the ground.
Schoots ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Figueroa moves away.
Schoots misses with a double jab.
Schoots misses with an uppercut. Figueroa saw that one coming.
Figueroa throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa takes a swing at Schoots's ribcage but misses.
Schoots throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Figueroa's waist but Figueroa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schoots off to one side.
A big left from Schoots misses.
Figueroa throws a shot from downtown. Schoots moves away and avoids it.
Schoots misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Schoots there.
Schoots misses with a combination
and Figueroa counters with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Romano Schoots's cut even more.
Schoots misses with a lunging right hand
and Figueroa counters with a nice leg kick.
Schoots throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Schoots takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Schoots throws a jab when Figueroa was well out of range.
Figueroa ducks under a wild hook from Schoots.
Figueroa tries to clinch but Schoots moves out of range.
Figueroa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice shot by Schoots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa slips a jab and a cross from Schoots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Figueroa tries to clinch there but Schoots circles away.
A slow jab from Schoots misses its intended target.
Figueroa connects with a solid leg kick.
Schoots takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Schoots is breathing heavily.
Schoots moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Schoots.
Schoots checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Figueroa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Schoots counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schoots avoids the head kick by Figueroa.
Figueroa tries to clinch up but Schoots circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schoots misses with a straight right.
A bone on bone clash there as Schoots blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Figueroa misses the target.
Figueroa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Figueroa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Romano Schoots's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Figueroa throws a leg kick
and Schoots cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Schoots tenderised Figueroa's leg. Figueroa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Figueroa throws a head kick but Schoots moves out of range.
Figueroa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Figueroa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Schoots blocks the leg kick.
Figueroa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Schoots checks it well.
Figueroa motions for Schoots to come forward. Figueroa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Schoots blocks the low kick.
A slow jab from Figueroa misses its intended target.
Figueroa throws out a leg kick but Schoots moves out of range and Figueroa only half commits.
Schoots misses with an uppercut.
Figueroa misses with a wild body shot.
Figueroa slips under a jab from Schoots.
Figueroa throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Figueroa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Schoots counters with a good low kick that Figueroa was not able to check.
Figueroa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Figueroa pushes Schoots away with a front kick.
Schoots's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Schoots throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Figueroa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Donk. Schoots catches Figueroa right on the button with a cross.
Figueroa misses with a body shot.
Schoots cracks Figueroa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Schoots jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Figueroa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Schoots blocks the body kick.
Schoots scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Figueroa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice inside leg kick there by Figueroa. That's going to slow Schoots down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Figueroa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schoots steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Figueroa.
Schoots slips a jab and a cross from Figueroa.
Figueroa wants to slow Schoots down by chopping away at his legs.
Figueroa catches Schoots with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Figueroa tries to work over Schoots's front leg with a kick but Schoots checks it.
Figueroa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schoots throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Figueroa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Schoots is in Figueroa's guard.
Schoots stays in close to Figueroa's body and controls the position.
Figueroa is trying to keep Schoots in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Schoots trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Figueroa tries a head kick but it misses.
Figueroa slaps away a takedown attempt from Schoots, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Figueroa throws a low kick, looking for Schoots's leg but Schoots calmly moves out of range.
Romano Schoots has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schoots misses with a low kick.
Figueroa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schoots jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Figueroa misses with a low kick.
Figueroa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Schoots is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Figueroa's half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa trying to control but Schoots postures up.
Schoots wants to lay and pray for a moment but Figueroa keeps working.
Kim Figueroa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schoots prevents Figueroa from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schoots controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kim Figueroa.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Figueroa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Figueroa!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kim Figueroa waved his t-shirt featuring Just Fight (Everything 7$)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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