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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Balth Milome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Orito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Milome might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Paranauê Paraná. The crowd seem to be enjoying Orito 's choice of entrance music: target=blank>Hit em up. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 cm
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185 lbs
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175 cm
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Balth Milome! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Orito ! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Milome changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Orito looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Orito prevents Milome from improving position. Milome tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Milome has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Milome tries for a kimura but Orito is defending well. Milome working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Milome wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orito keeps working. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Orito manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Orito is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Orito working Milome over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Orito throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Orito lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Milome could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Orito not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Orito works his way into side control. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Milome takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Orito decides to take the fight back to the feet. Milome looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Milome is breathing heavily. Horrible takedown by Orito or perhaps it was just good defense by Milome which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Milome has his takedown stuffed and Orito counters with a shoot takedown. Milome fights it but they end up in guard. Orito must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Orito decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Milome, up you get! Orito shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Milome napping and manages to drive through into side control! Milome tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Orito is trying to ground and pound but Milome uses the momentary lack of control by Orito to regain half guard. Milome is looking to control Orito 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Milome avoid being mounted? Orito lands with a punch from half guard. Milome keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Milome trying to control here.
Orito is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Orito stands up and beckons Milome to join him on the feet. Milome doesn't succeed with the takedown so Orito counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Orito dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Milome misses with a takedown and Orito counters with a series of strikes. Milome will be more careful next time no doubt. Balth Milome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Milome has his takedown stuffed and Orito counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Orito is working Milome over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Milome preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Orito trying to stand up but can't free himself from Milome's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Milome working a defensive guard here.
Orito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Orito drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Milome dives on top into guard. Orito tries to land a sweep but no joy. Milome sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Milome wants to control from the top but Orito keeps moving. Milome is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Orito is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Balth Milome just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Milome gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Orito counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balth Milome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Milome trying to control but Orito postures up.
Tyler Orito has got the better of the ground game so far. Orito lands with a punch from half guard. It looks like Orito is going to stand back up.
Milome is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orito pulls his head out easily. Orito lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Orito 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Orito working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Milome's thigh. Milome counters though and makes it back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Orito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Milome has his takedown stuffed and Orito counters with a shoot takedown. Milome fights it but they end up in guard. Orito landing some decent shots from guard. Orito throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Orito sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Milome's guard. Orito wants to stand up but Milome is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Milome is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orito pulls his head out easily. Milome is looking for a sweep. Orito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Orito tries to stand and escape but Milome is controlling the position. Milome is trying to get back to full guard. Orito is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Milome has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orito is working away from the top position though. Orito tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Milome doesn't succeed with the takedown and Orito counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Milome's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Milome wants to sweep but no luck. Milome managing to control the position. Orito loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Orito connects with a couple of short punches. Milome is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Orito wanted to stand there but Milome had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Orito drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Milome dives on top into guard. Milome is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Orito is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Orito has escaped and now he's on top! Orito wants to pass the guard but Milome is keeping the position. Orito postures up.
Orito looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Milome working a defensive guard here.
Milome manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Orito manages to get himself to full guard.
Milome 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. Milome postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Orito is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Milome, into his guard. Balth Milome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tyler Orito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Orito wants to stand and escape but instead Milome has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Tyler Orito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Orito 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Orito !
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energy
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hype
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pop
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