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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Calona (ranked 4703 p4p, 6256 weight class) and Rousso Phobe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberto Calona could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rousso Phobe's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Calona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rousso Phobe!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Calona.
Phobe shoots in for a double leg but Calona sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Phobe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Calona has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Phobe uses from the top position.
Phobe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calona is keeping the position for now.
Phobe content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phobe passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phobe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Calona trying to control here.
Calona preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Calona wants to control but Phobe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Phobe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Calona tries to get to full guard but Phobe has control of the leg.
Calona has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Phobe is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Phobe slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Phobe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Calona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Phobe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Calona is looking to control Phobe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Calona avoid being mounted?
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calona takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Calona with a poor takedown
and Phobe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Phobe.
Calona is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Phobe has Calona pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Calona manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Roberto Calona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rousso Phobe.
Calona has hold of one of Phobe's legs. Phobe is fighting the takedown attempt but Calona gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Phobe can't keep his opponent in guard - Calona advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Phobe trying to control but Calona postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phobe is refusing to be controlled, as Calona sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phobe wants to control but Calona is keeping busy.
Calona missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Phobe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Calona's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Calona's back!
Phobe is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phobe lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Calona trying to control the hands but Phobe breaks the grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rousso Phobe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Calona shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Calona was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Phobe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Calona working the ground and pound from side control.
Phobe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Calona's best efforts.
Phobe trying to control but Calona postures up.
Phobe is staying active underneath Calona, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Phobe tries to get to full guard but Calona has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calona is looking to take a break and control but Phobe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phobe moves into full guard.
Calona seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Calona trying to control the position from guard on top but Phobe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phobe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Calona drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Phobe dives on top into guard.
Phobe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Calona keeping moving, preventing Phobe from controlling successfully.
Rousso Phobe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Phobe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Calona's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phobe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Phobe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Calona preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Phobe ducks under a wild hook from Calona.
Calona shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Phobe defends it nicely.
Phobe drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phobe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Phobe is continuing to stall.
Phobe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Calona's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Calona looking to control.
Calona keeping full guard, as Phobe tries to pass.
Phobe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Phobe is pushing down on Calona's leg trying to pass to half guard. Calona is fighting to maintain full guard but Phobe has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rousso Phobe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Phobe shoots in but Calona avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Calona misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Phobe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Phobe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Calona!
Calona explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phobe misses with a takedown attempt - Calona sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Calona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phobe wants to counter with a clinch but Calona pushes him away.
Calona looks to land a body kick but Phobe moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calona gets caught flat footed, as Phobe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Calona working a defensive guard here.
Phobe throws a big right hand that misses.
Calona trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Calona doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Calona is looking to stand up but Phobe isn't so interested in that idea.
Phobe passes Calona's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Phobe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The adventures of Phobe the control monster continue. Boring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phobe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Phobe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Calona wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Calona tries to clinch up.
Phobe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Calona is trying to maintain the position but Phobe is very close to passing his half guard.
Calona has hold of Phobe's hands but Phobe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phobe lands with a punch from half guard.
Calona taking some punishment here, with Phobe in his half guard.
Calona moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Calona working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Phobe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Phobe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Phobe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calona keeping moving, preventing Phobe from controlling successfully.
Phobe looking to sit in guard and control but Calona gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calona wants to control from the top but Phobe keeps moving.
Rousso Phobe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Phobe controlling Calona's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calona wants to get up but he can't break Phobe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rousso Phobe.
I've got Phobe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rousso Phobe!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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