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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Reginaldo Simoes Do Amaral (ranked 4305 p4p, 4201 weight class) and Sok Klap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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170 cm 25 143 0 - 0 - 0 |
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170 cm 25 143 0 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns Basic striking KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt Good elbows Tends to cut |
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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 The Island, Reginaldo Simoes Do Amaral! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sok Klap! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Simoes Do Amaral throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Klap's waist but Klap gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simoes Do Amaral off to one side. Klap tries to counter by closing the distance. Klap takes the fight into the clinch. Simoes Do Amaral changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Klap fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Simoes Do Amaral shoots in for a double leg but Klap sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reginaldo Simoes Do Amaral. That's going to take a lot out of him. Klap rushes Simoes Do Amaral and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Klap will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Simoes Do Amaral up against the cage. Simoes Do Amaral is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Klap pulls him back up using the underhooks. Simoes Do Amaral is working for takedown but Klap is calmly controlling the position for now. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Klap just misses with a elbow thrown towards Simoes Do Amaral's brow. Klap lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Reginaldo Simoes Do Amaral has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Simoes Do Amaral tries for a takedown. No joy.
Simoes Do Amaral is trying to drag Klap to the mat but Klap just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. A nice glancing elbow lands by Klap. Klap lands an elbow inside that Simoes Do Amaral shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Simoes Do Amaral is looking to take this one to the mat. Klap gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Simoes Do Amaral drops down looking for an ankle pick but Klap pulls his leg out and moves away.
Klap moves into the clinch successfully.
Klap taking a breather. Klap gets underhooks to prevent Simoes Do Amaral's takedown attempt.
Klap gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simoes Do Amaral.
Simoes Do Amaral looking for a takedown. A nice glancing elbow lands by Klap. Simoes Do Amaral has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Klap is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Klap gets underhooks to prevent Simoes Do Amaral's takedown attempt.
Klap lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Simoes Do Amaral is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Klap lands a damaging elbow. Nice elbow from Klap. Simoes Do Amaral goes for a takedown attempt but Klap pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Klap has managed to clinch.
Simoes Do Amaral goes for a takedown attempt but Klap pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Klap rushes Simoes Do Amaral and presses him up against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Simoes Do Amaral tries for a takedown. No joy.
Klap lands an elbow inside that Simoes Do Amaral shrugs off. A nice glancing elbow lands by Klap. Klap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Simoes Do Amaral's defenses. Klap comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Klap lands a damaging elbow. Simoes Do Amaral is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Klap is defending well. Klap comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Klap lands an elbow that stopped Simoes Do Amaral in his tracks for a moment. Simoes Do Amaral is working for takedown but Klap is calmly controlling the position for now. Simoes Do Amaral is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Klap gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Simoes Do Amaral takes an elbow to the temple. Simoes Do Amaral is looking for a takedown. Klap gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Klap lands an elbow inside that Simoes Do Amaral shrugs off.
Reginaldo Simoes Do Amaral's cut is getting worse. Simoes Do Amaral tries for a takedown but Klap manages to get underhooks.
Klap prevents a takedown attempt there.
Klap's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Klap comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Simoes Do Amaral avoids the elbow strike from Klap, against the cage.
Simoes Do Amaral wants to take the fight to the mat but Klap manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Klap lands an elbow just above Simoes Do Amaral 's eye. Klap prevents the takedown attempt.
Simoes Do Amaral takes an elbow to the temple. Simoes Do Amaral changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Klap fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Klap forces Simoes Do Amaral back against the cage and clinches. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Klap lands an elbow just above Simoes Do Amaral 's eye. Klap pushes off an throws an elbow but Simoes Do Amaral leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Klap lands an elbow inside. Klap gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Klap gets underhooks to prevent Simoes Do Amaral's takedown attempt.
Simoes Do Amaral can't get the takedown.
Simoes Do Amaral tries for a takedown. No joy.
Simoes Do Amaral wants to take the fight to the mat but Klap manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Simoes Do Amaral takes an elbow to the temple. Klap lands an elbow inside that Simoes Do Amaral shrugs off. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sok Klap dominated that round. The cut man is working on Reginaldo Simoes Do Amaral's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Simoes Do Amaral will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Klap fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Simoes Do Amaral, pushing him back against the cage. Simoes Do Amaral has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Klap avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Klap stops a takedown attempt from Simoes Do Amaral.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reginaldo Simoes Do Amaral. That's going to take a lot out of him. Klap gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simoes Do Amaral.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Klap. Sok Klap seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Simoes Do Amaral avoids the elbow strike from Klap, against the cage.
Klap prevents the takedown attempt.
Klap lands an elbow inside that Simoes Do Amaral shrugs off. Simoes Do Amaral is trying to drag Klap to the mat but Klap just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Simoes Do Amaral wants a takedown.
Klap gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Klap is pressed up against the cage. Simoes Do Amaral has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Klap down to the mat. Klap avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Klap drives through and clinches with Simoes Do Amaral against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Klap stops a takedown attempt from Simoes Do Amaral.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nice elbow from Klap. Simoes Do Amaral is looking to take this one to the mat. Klap gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Klap gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reginaldo Simoes Do Amaral's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Simoes Do Amaral takes an elbow to the forehead. Simoes Do Amaral has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Klap is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Simoes Do Amaral looking for a takedown. Klap lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Klap lands an elbow just above Simoes Do Amaral 's eye. Klap prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Klap. Klap has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Simoes Do Amaral has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Klap is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Simoes Do Amaral tries for a takedown. No joy.
Klap just leaning against Simoes Do Amaral, taking a breather. Klap gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Klap content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Klap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Simoes Do Amaral's defenses.
Jeez, Reginaldo Simoes Do Amaral's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Klap lands an elbow inside. Simoes Do Amaral goes for a takedown in the clinch but Klap prevents it.
Simoes Do Amaral is looking to take this one to the mat. Klap lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Klap lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Reginaldo Simoes Do Amaral's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sok Klap!
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energy
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hype
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