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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brendon Carrillo-Moreno (ranked 2429 p4p, 3252 weight class) and Pocket Rocket (ranked 143 p4p, 180 weight class). Brendon Carrillo-Moreno has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Brendon Carrillo-Moreno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pocket Rocket!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carrillo-Moreno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot by Rocket.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to keep at a distance but Rocket has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carrillo-Moreno blocks an uppercut.
Carrillo-Moreno is working for takedown but Rocket is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rocket working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rocket has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Carrillo-Moreno clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Rocket looking for the choke but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocket working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Carrillo-Moreno right now.
Rocket is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocket is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Carrillo-Moreno preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rocket.
Rocket is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
A lull in the action here.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to break free.
Rocket looking for the RNC.
Carrillo-Moreno showing good submission defense here.
Carrillo-Moreno is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rocket gets his way!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Carrillo-Moreno's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rocket controlling the position well here. Carrillo-Moreno rolled but Rocket kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Carrillo-Moreno showing good submission defense here.
Rocket looking for the RNC.
Our spies down at at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform us that Rocket has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Carrillo-Moreno fending off the submission attempt from Rocket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocket is looking for the choke from the back position but Carrillo-Moreno is controlling his hands well.
Carrillo-Moreno is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Rocket go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rocket is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Carrillo-Moreno knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Carrillo-Moreno for a finish.
Rocket doesn't have the hooks in and Carrillo-Moreno manages to turn into his guard.
Rocket has his foot on Carrillo-Moreno's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carrillo-Moreno works his way back into a safe position though.
Rocket controls Carrillo-Moreno momentarily but Carrillo-Moreno frees himself.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocket escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carrillo-Moreno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rocket is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carrillo-Moreno sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocket wants to sweep here but Carrillo-Moreno controlling him for the moment.
Carrillo-Moreno drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carrillo-Moreno jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pocket Rocket dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A swing and a miss from Rocket.
Rocket tries to clinch but Carrillo-Moreno is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rocket.
Rocket fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rocket digs a good body shot into Carrillo-Moreno's ribs.
Carrillo-Moreno looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carrillo-Moreno gets a takedown into half guard.
Rocket is looking for a sweep. Carrillo-Moreno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocket manages to get to full guard.
Rocket is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocket wants to sweep but no luck.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocket is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocket looking for a sweep. Not yet Rocket, not yet.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carrillo-Moreno slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rocket looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carrillo-Moreno is one step ahead there.
Carrillo-Moreno stays in close to Rocket's body and controls the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rocket can't keep his opponent in guard - Carrillo-Moreno advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control from half guard but Rocket is working away.
Rocket looking for submissions off his back.
Carrillo-Moreno is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rocket looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocket is trying to get back to full guard.
Rocket trying to control here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carrillo-Moreno gets caught flat footed, as Rocket shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rocket is stalling in the full guard.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to control the position but Rocket postures up.
Rocket is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Carrillo-Moreno keeping moving, preventing Rocket from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rocket passes into side control.
Rocket tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Carrillo-Moreno is not content to let Rocket control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carrillo-Moreno sneaks back into half guard.
Rocket is looking to take a break and control but Carrillo-Moreno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pocket Rocket will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rocket will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carrillo-Moreno takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to land a front kick but Rocket steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rocket! But no joy.
Carrillo-Moreno scores with a one two! Rocket had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rocket.
Rocket has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Carrillo-Moreno bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to control from the top but Rocket keeps moving.
Pocket Rocket has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rocket is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rocket takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rocket is trying to keep Carrillo-Moreno in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control but Rocket is working from the bottom.
Carrillo-Moreno won't allow Rocket to sweep him here.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control but Rocket is working from the bottom.
Rocket not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rocket wants to sweep but no luck.
Rocket keeping moving, preventing Carrillo-Moreno from controlling successfully.
Rocket being controlled here, momentarily.
Brendon Carrillo-Moreno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carrillo-Moreno stopping the sweep attempt from Rocket.
Rocket working for a triangle but Carrillo-Moreno defends it easily.
Rocket keeping moving, preventing Carrillo-Moreno from controlling successfully.
Rocket looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to control from the top but Rocket keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good exchange - Carrillo-Moreno coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rocket misses with a two punch combination.
Rocket tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Carrillo-Moreno counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rocket keeping moving, preventing Carrillo-Moreno from controlling successfully.
Rocket is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carrillo-Moreno is aware though and is defending well.
Rocket has momentary wrist control but Carrillo-Moreno slips an elbow through the middle.
Rocket looking for a sweep. Not yet Rocket, not yet.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to control from the top but Rocket keeps moving.
Pocket Rocket is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocket wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rocket is on top in guard.
Rocket trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrillo-Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carrillo-Moreno is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rocket preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carrillo-Moreno throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Carrillo-Moreno can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rocket controls the pace.
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 Brendon Carrillo-Moreno.
Well Rocket has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pocket Rocket!
Pocket Rocket seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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