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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rene Requiestas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Kolor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rene Requiestas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Kolor!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Requiestas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kolor was well out of range. Poor timing from Requiestas.
Kolor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Requiestas to the ground. Kolor is now in Requiestas's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kolor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Requiestas wants to stand up but Kolor is controlling him.
Kolor passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kolor decides to stand up, so the ref orders Requiestas to his feet.
Requiestas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Kolor misses.
Kolor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Requiestas is trying to defend but Kolor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kolor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Requiestas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kolor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kolor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kolor trying to control from half guard but Requiestas is working away.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Daniel Kolor hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kolor dives in and scores a takedown into Requiestas's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolor throwing strikes but missing.
Requiestas is working an open guard so Kolor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kolor throws a head kick but Requiestas moves out of range.
Kolor misses with a kick to the body.
Requiestas connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Requiestas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Requiestas is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Requiestas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Requiestas tries to break free but Kolor pushes him back against the cage.
Requiestas struggles to land a body shot inside as Kolor controls his hands.
Kolor pulls guard successfully.
Kolor is trying to keep Requiestas in close.
Requiestas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kolor's guard.
Kolor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Requiestas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kolor seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Requiestas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kolor trying to control the position.
Requiestas is looking to stand up but Kolor won't let him.
Kolor is adopting a defensive guard.
Daniel Kolor has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kolor moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolor can't get the takedown.
Requiestas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kolor has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Kolor 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.
Requiestas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Requiestas.
Requiestas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kolor counters with a single leg into guard. Requiestas didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Requiestas wants to stand up but Kolor is controlling him.
Kolor wants to control from the top but Requiestas keeps moving.
Kolor stops Requiestas from standing up.
Kolor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Requiestas throws a right and a left that Kolor avoids nicely.
No joy there for Requiestas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Requiestas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kolor clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Kolor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Requiestas gets underhooks to prevent Kolor's takedown attempt.
Kolor gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Requiestas regains guard.
Kolor stops Requiestas from standing up.
Kolor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Requiestas is looking to stand up but Kolor isn't so interested in that idea.
Kolor is pushing down on Requiestas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Requiestas is fighting to maintain full guard but Kolor has managed to sneak the leg through.
Requiestas looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Kolor seems content to control.
Kolor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Requiestas's head.
Requiestas wants to get back to his feet.
Kolor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Requiestas's head.
Requiestas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kolor on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Requiestas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kolor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kolor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Requiestas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kolor.
Kolor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolor 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.
Requiestas is trying to escape back to his feet but Kolor uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Requiestas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kolor has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kolor is looking to take a break and control but Requiestas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Requiestas pushes Kolor away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kolor gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kolor trying to control the position but Requiestas is working away.
Requiestas trying to remain calm as Kolor controls from the top position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Daniel Kolor wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kolor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolor throws a push kick but Requiestas slaps the foot to one side.
Requiestas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Kolor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Requiestas tries to bum rush Kolor with a series of wild strikes but Kolor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kolor moves into range and clinches up with Requiestas.
Kolor is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kolor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kolor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Requiestas defends it easily.
Requiestas wants to stand but Kolor is controlling his posture from full guard.
Daniel Kolor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kolor has his hands on Requiestas's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Requiestas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Requiestas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Requiestas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kolor's guard.
Requiestas won't allow Kolor to sweep him here.
Kolor has Requiestas pulled in close to control his posture.
Requiestas wants to stand but Kolor is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kolor manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Requiestas tries to buck Kolor off but Kolor takes his back!
Requiestas is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kolor misses with an elbow to the head.
Kolor biding his time, controlling Requiestas.
A lull in the action here.
Kolor is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Requiestas has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolor scores with punches to the body.
Kolor working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kolor looking for the choke from the back.
Kolor has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Requiestas has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Requiestas looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Kolor misses with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Requiestas right now.
Kolor wants to control but Requiestas is keeping busy.
Even with his hooks in, Kolor manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kolor looking for the choke but no joy.
Kolor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Requiestas is trying to get back to his feet but Kolor has full control of the position and if anything, Requiestas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rene Requiestas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Kolor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Requiestas is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kolor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Kolor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kolor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Kolor!
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energy
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hype
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