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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Centario (ranked 3892 p4p, 3413 weight class) and Damian Lamb (ranked 236 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ronaldo Centario has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ronaldo Centario seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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185 cm 25 145 0 - 0 - 0 |
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184 cm 30 145 4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling Excellent boxer KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt Brawler Solid chin |
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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 Sydney, Ronaldo Centario! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Lamb! The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Darius Henderson.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Centario dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Centario fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lamb checks it well. Sloppy strikes from Centario. Those never looked like landing. Lamb throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Centario dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lamb's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Centario connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lamb scrambles back to his feet.
Centario drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lamb is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Centario off and has taken his back! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Centario trying to get back to his feet but Lamb is in full control for now. Lamb throwing wild punches that miss their target.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Centario wants to get back to his feet. Lamb lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Lamb.
Centario is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Lamb has the hooks in. Centario is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Centario is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Lamb off. It looks like it's working - Lamb slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Centario displaying calm under pressure there. Centario keeps the fight on the outside.
Centario decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Nice strikes from Centario there. Lamb is trying to maintain the position but Centario is very close to passing his half guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Centario is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. This has been an exciting period of action! Lamb is trying to stand up here but Centario is controlling him well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Centario is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Centario thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Lamb has hold of Centario's hands but Centario slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Centario really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Lamb wants to improve his position but Centario is controlling well.
Lamb regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Centario. Centario throwing strikes from guard but Lamb blocks nicely. Centario with a nice head shot there. Centario is in close to Lamb's body, working some short punches and elbows. Lamb avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Centario working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Centario trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Centario working some strikes from top position. Centario lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Centario is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamb has wrist control. Lamb avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Centario stands up over Lamb, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Centario's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Lamb manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Centario manages to get himself to full guard.
Centario is looking to stand up but Lamb isn't so interested in that idea. Centario keeping moving, preventing Lamb from controlling successfully. Centario knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lamb on the ground. Centario trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Centario is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lamb is controlling him. Centario wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lamb manages to pass to side control.
Centario kicks Lamb off and gets back to his feet.
Centario shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Centario showed some decent athleticism there.
Lamb makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Lamb checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lamb walks into a left hand. Lamb moves forwards but Centario connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Centario feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Centario postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Centario dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Centario jabs Lamb to the body, keeping him at a distance. Lamb avoids a punch combination nicely.
Centario throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Centario throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Lamb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Centario moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Danga de danga de dang - Centario scores with a four punch combination!
Centario feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Centario throwing strikes but missing. Centario lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Centario throws an elbow that misses. Lamb uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Centario's guard. Nice move by Lamb!
 This has been an exciting period of action! Lamb trying to control but Centario is working from the bottom. Centario is striking from the bottom but Lamb uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Centario is trying to stand back up but Lamb is controlling him
Lamb trying to mount his opponent but Centario defends it. Lamb trying to control the pace. Centario scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Lamb manages to mount him!
Centario wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
 That's two 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. Lamb blocks Centario's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Centario tries to improve his position but instead Lamb has taken his back! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Centario fending off the submission attempt from Lamb.
Lamb is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Centario tries to escape but Lamb has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Lamb lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Centario hold on?!
Centario is trying to stand back up.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Lamb trying to control. Centario is trying to stand back up. Centario is in bad spot here.
Lamb is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Centario knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Centario for a finish.
Lamb is persistently looking for the submission but Centario is defending it well.
Lamb is breathing heavily. Centario looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lamb.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Centario is trying to stand back up. Lamb trying to control momentarily.
Lamb is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Centario defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Centario wants to get back to his feet.
Centario is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Lamb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. This is the final round!
A jab from Centario finds it's way through Lamb's defenses. A combination from Lamb does no damage. Centario throws a combination. Lamb tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Centario lands with an uppercut that bounces Lamb off the cage and back into range.
Centario fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lamb, pushing him back against the cage. Lamb wants to get back to striking at distance but Centario won't allow it.
Lamb jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Centario walks away with a smile on his face. Lamb gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Lamb checks a leg kick nicely.
Centario gets a double leg takedown into Lamb's guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Centario throws a big elbow that misses. Lamb wants to get back to his feet but Centario is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Centario working some strikes from top position. Centario with a nice head shot there. Centario cracks Lamb with a solid left hand. Centario lands a couple of elbows.
 Lamb is rocked!
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb is working an open guard so Centario takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Lamb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Centario misses with a low kick as Lamb jumps back. Centario misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lamb thinks about the counter body kick. Centario is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lamb can do to turn this around? Lamb tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Centario swivels and escapes. Centario changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Centario lands with an uppercut that bounces Lamb off the cage and back into range. Lamb is still on wobbly legs! Can Centario finish him?
The fight moves into the clinch position. Lamb seems to have recovered his senses. Centario throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Centario is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lamb can't fight it off and eventually Centario manages to take the fight to the floor. Lamb looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Lamb is trying to control the position but Centario postures up. Centario postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Centario has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Centario working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Lamb is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Centario is staying active underneath Lamb, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Centario looks like he's trying to stand up.
Centario kicks off Lamb and gets to his feet. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lamb throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Centario's waist but Centario gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lamb off to one side. Ronaldo Centario has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Lamb. Centario lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Centario decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Centario working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Centario lands a nice short elbow. Centario working over Lamb with some ground and pound. Lamb looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Ground and pound from Centario. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Centario lands a nice short elbow. Lamb on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Centario stops Lamb from getting back to his feet.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Centario drops an elbow to the side of Lamb's head. Centario is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Centario lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Lamb! More strikes land and this one is all over! Centario jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronaldo Centario! A relieved looking Ronaldo Centario thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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hype
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