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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pate Ro (ranked 688 p4p, 505 weight class) and Cam Fleming (ranked 88 p4p, 59 weight class). Fleming has chosen Killa Cam - Cam'Ron as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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194 cm 27 255 12 - 9 - 0 |
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182 cm 26 225 13 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling World class boxer Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler Good low kicks Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pate Ro! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cam Fleming! The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fleming shoots and misses and Ro counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Cam Fleming has been cut. Ro with a nice calf kick. Ro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A solid leg kick lands there for Ro.
Fleming uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ro.
Fleming doesn't succeed with the takedown and Ro counters with a nice uppercut. A low kick from Fleming misses and Ro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fleming goes for a double leg but Ro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ro continues to drive forward. Pate Ro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Fleming. Fleming dives in and grabs Ro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ro pushes down on Fleming's head and hops out. No luck with that takedown attempt from Fleming. A quick step to the side and Ro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Fleming shoots and misses enabling Ro to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Cam Fleming's cut even more. Fleming shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ro throws a push kick but Fleming slaps the foot to one side. Fleming tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fleming somewhat. Ro is looking to counter with a body kick. Cam Fleming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fleming throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ro's waist but Ro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fleming off to one side. Fleming has a takedown stuffed. Ro sizes up Fleming with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Fleming ducks under a wild hook from Ro. Ro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fleming. Fleming will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Excellent takedown into side control there by Fleming. Ro regains half guard. Fleming is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Fleming throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Fleming with the ground and pound but Ro uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ro managing to control the position. Ro keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully. Ro pulls Fleming in close to prevent any damage. Ro keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully. Fleming lands a couple of decent looking shots. Fleming wants to control from the top but Ro keeps moving. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fleming being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fleming has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Fleming throws a big right hand that misses. Ro controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Ro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Fleming tries for a takedown but Ro circles away easily and Ro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The cut above Cam Fleming's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Fleming has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ro finds it's way round the side to connect with Fleming's head. Fleming shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Fleming tries to free his leg and advance position but Ro is retaining full guard. Fleming cracks Ro with a solid left hand. Fleming working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fleming trying to control but Ro is working from the bottom. Ro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Fleming trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Fleming throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Fleming wants to control from the top but Ro keeps moving. Fleming forces his way into half guard. Fleming looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Ro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Fleming throws a strike but Ro avoids it easily and moves to full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Ro dominated that round. The cut man is working on Cam Fleming's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Fleming chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ro can pounce on him.
Fleming shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Ro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Ro is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Fleming closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ro circles away. Fleming with a lazy takedown attempt enabling Ro to counter with a crisp jab. Pate Ro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Fleming. Fleming with a lazy takedown attempt and Ro counters with an outside leg kick.
Cam Fleming is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Fleming dodges the punch combination from Ro.
Pate Ro is winning the standup battle so far. Fleming fails with the takedown and Ro counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fleming! Ro lets Fleming back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Cam Fleming's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cam Fleming's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pate Ro! Pate Ro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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pop
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RATING
33% |
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