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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ignacio Del Calvanella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederic Robitaille (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Calvanella's entrance music is A. Chelentano - Ma Perke. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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194 cm
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227 lbs
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186 cm
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260 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ignacio Del Calvanella! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frederic Robitaille! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Robitaille throws a series of punches but Del Calvanella avoids them all with ease. Frederic Robitaille seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Robitaille gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Robitaille lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Del Calvanella regains full guard. Nicely done. Robitaille tries to free his leg and advance position but Del Calvanella is retaining full guard. Del Calvanella pushes Robitaille off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Robitaille tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Del Calvanella looking for a takedown here - he's got it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Robitaille keeping moving, preventing Del Calvanella from controlling successfully. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Robitaille pushes Del Calvanella off and scrambles back to his feet.
Robitaille misses with a low kick as Del Calvanella jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Robitaille closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Del Calvanella did well to prevent Robitaille getting side control. Del Calvanella wants to control but Robitaille is keeping busy and won't allow it. Robitaille trying to control from half guard but Del Calvanella is working away. Robitaille is thwarting Del Calvanella's attempts to control the position. Del Calvanella is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Robitaille is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Del Calvanella works his way to full guard. Good work. Robitaille wants to stand but Del Calvanella has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Robitaille really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Del Calvanella. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Del Calvanella working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Del Calvanella has a closed guard, preventing Robitaille from standing up. Robitaille looks gassed!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ignacio Del Calvanella. A jab from Robitaille finds it's way through Del Calvanella's defenses.
It looks like Ignacio Del Calvanella has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Robitaille looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Del Calvanella makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Del Calvanella. Del Calvanella looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robitaille is one step ahead there. Robitaille wanted to stand there but Del Calvanella had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Robitaille drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Del Calvanella dives on top into guard. Robitaille preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Del Calvanella drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Del Calvanella jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Del Calvanella slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Del Calvanella trying to control the position from guard on top but Robitaille is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Del Calvanella 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. Del Calvanella has gone for a leg lock! Robitaille slips out almost immediately though and dives into Del Calvanella's guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Robitaille would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederic Robitaille dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ignacio Del Calvanella's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Robitaille is looking to clinch but Del Calvanella is avoiding it.
Robitaille feints and as Del Calvanella raises his hands in defense, Robitaille changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Del Calvanella is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Del Calvanella throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Del Calvanella takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Robitaille looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ignacio Del Calvanella overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Del Calvanella slows the pace down in half guard. Robitaille is breathing heavily. Del Calvanella trying to control the action but Robitaille is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Del Calvanella seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Del Calvanella trying to control the action but Robitaille is working from the bottom. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Del Calvanella is trying to work for a kimura but Robitaille is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Del Calvanella is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Del Calvanella prevents Robitaille from standing back up.
Robitaille is in trouble now - Del Calvanella has advanced to mount! Robitaille has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Del Calvanella has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Robitaille is in real trouble here. Del Calvanella gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Robitaille is tapping out! Del Calvanella wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ignacio Del Calvanella!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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