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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pope Callixtus (ranked 460 p4p, 421 weight class) and Jorge Baroza (ranked 46 p4p, 42 weight class). Jorge Baroza will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pope Callixtus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Baroza!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callixtus moves in looking to clinch but Baroza pushes him off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Baroza misses with an uppercut. Callixtus saw that one coming.
Callixtus tries to clinch but Baroza moves out of range.
Callixtus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baroza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Callixtus moves into range and clinches up with Baroza.
Callixtus wants to take the fight to the mat but Baroza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Baroza struggles to land a body shot inside as Callixtus controls his hands.
Callixtus is working for takedown but Baroza is calmly controlling the position for now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Baroza - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Callixtus has picked Baroza up - he's going for a ride! Callixtus dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Callixtus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Baroza has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callixtus is working for a submission of some sort.
Callixtus tries to pass to full mount but Baroza defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callixtus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baroza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Callixtus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Callixtus is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Baroza has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Baroza!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callixtus has a closed guard, preventing Baroza from standing up.
Callixtus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baroza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baroza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Callixtus working for a triangle but Baroza defends it easily.
Baroza is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baroza wants to stand but Callixtus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Baroza preventing the sweep.
Callixtus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Callixtus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baroza is looking to stand up but Callixtus won't let him.
Callixtus working for a triangle but Baroza defends it easily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Callixtus controls Baroza momentarily but Baroza frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pope Callixtus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Baroza throws out a loose jab but Callixtus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Callixtus closes the distance and pushes Baroza back into the cage.
Callixtus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baroza gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Baroza is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Callixtus has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Baroza clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
I really don't envy Baroza right now.
Baroza is having to fend off submission attempts from Callixtus, who is looking to sink in the choke. Callixtus doesn't have the hooks in though and Baroza manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Baroza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Callixtus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callixtus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Callixtus trying to control but Baroza is working from the bottom.
Callixtus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Baroza is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Callixtus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baroza keeping moving, preventing Callixtus from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Callixtus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Callixtus looking to pass the guard.
Baroza is trying to hold Callixtus in close to prevent damage but Callixtus has managed to pass into half guard.
Callixtus is trying to work for a kimura but Baroza is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callixtus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baroza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Callixtus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Callixtus is looking to advance position but Baroza won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Callixtus controlling the action here.
Baroza is looking for a sweep. Callixtus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Callixtus working over Baroza with some ground and pound. Baroza looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Callixtus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baroza is looking for a sweep. Callixtus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pope Callixtus dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Baroza lands with a right hand.
Jorge Baroza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Callixtus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baroza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baroza throws a jab but it's blocked by Callixtus.
Callixtus has Baroza up against the cage in a clinch.
Callixtus is looking to take this one to the mat.
Baroza prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baroza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Callixtus prevents a body shot from Baroza.
Callixtus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baroza after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pope Callixtus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Baroza.
Callixtus has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Callixtus prevents a body shot from Baroza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baroza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Callixtus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baroza gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baroza content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Callixtus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baroza after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Baroza.
Callixtus is trying to drag Baroza to the mat but Baroza just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Callixtus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baroza can do to turn this around?
Baroza lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baroza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Callixtus backwards.
Callixtus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baroza is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Baroza stalling in the clinch but Callixtus improves position.
Callixtus tries for a takedown but Baroza manages to get underhooks.
Baroza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baroza stops a takedown attempt from Callixtus.
Baroza gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Callixtus.
Baroza lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Callixtus is looking to take this one to the mat.
Callixtus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Baroza wants to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Baroza.
Callixtus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baroza gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baroza gets through Callixtus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baroza digs a right hand into Callixtus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Callixtus's gas tank.
Baroza lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Callixtus.
Baroza pressing his opponent against the cage.
Callixtus can't get the takedown.
Baroza is pressed up against the cage. Callixtus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baroza down to the mat. Baroza avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callixtus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Baroza counter with a right hand.
Baroza moves into range and clinches up with Callixtus.
Callixtus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baroza is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Callixtus wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Baroza.
Callixtus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Baroza avoiding damage.
Baroza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Callixtus tries for a takedown but Baroza manages to get underhooks.
Baroza struggles to land a body shot inside as Callixtus controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Baroza.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Callixtus wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baroza trying to stall but Callixtus improves his position.
Callixtus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baroza pulls his leg out and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Baroza.
Baroza swats away the attempt to clinch by Callixtus.
Callixtus tries to clinch up.
Baroza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baroza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Baroza.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of stalling here from Baroza.
Baroza tries a body shot but Callixtus blocks it.
Baroza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baroza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baroza gets through Callixtus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baroza gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Callixtus.
Callixtus gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Baroza regains guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Baroza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Callixtus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pope Callixtus!
A very excited looking Pope Callixtus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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