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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Honey Roast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Limpa Chao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Honey Roast has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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195 cm
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195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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186 cm
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185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Honey Roast! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Limpa Chao! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Roast drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Roast throwing strikes from guard but Chao blocks nicely. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chao is on top in guard.
Chao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Chao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Chao 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. Roast knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chao on the ground. Chao advances to half guard. Roast is trying to stand back up but Chao is controlling him
Chao drops an elbow to the side of Roast's head. Chao sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roast defending well though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chao 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Roast blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chao. Chao slips a nice elbow through Roast's hands, connecting with Roast's forehead. Chao lands with a punch from half guard. Roast has hold of Chao's hands but Chao slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Chao not landing any meaningful shots this time. Chao has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Chao working Roast over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chao throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Roast wants to get back to his feet.
Chao throwing shots but Roast is blocking nicely. Chao thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roast's head. Roast tries to kick Chao off but Chao keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Roast avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chao. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Chao lands with a punch from half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chao working over Roast with some ground and pound. Roast looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Chao thows a huge punch but Roast dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chao landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Chao missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Roast pushes Chao off looking to stand but Chao dives back in and keeps control.
Roast is breathing heavily. Roast keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Chao missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Chao throwing shots but Roast is blocking nicely. Chao scoring with strikes to the body and head. Roast keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Roast blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chao. Chao slips a nice elbow through Roast's hands, connecting with Roast's forehead. Roast preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chao scoring with strikes to the body and head. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chao connects with a nice short shot to Roast's temple. Chao thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roast's head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Roast is trying to maintain the position but Chao is very close to passing his half guard. Chao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roast doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chao. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Chao throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Limpa Chao dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Roast gets a double leg takedown into Chao's guard. Roast with a flurry of punches that miss. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chao is on top in guard.
Chao trying to control the position from guard on top but Roast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Chao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Chao throws a big right hand that misses. Limpa Chao has got the better of the ground game so far. Roast is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Chao throws a big right hand that misses. Chao preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chao chips away with some ground and pound. Chao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Chao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Chao working some strikes from top position. Chao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Chao is breathing heavily. Roast is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Chao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Roast is looking to stand up but Chao isn't so interested in that idea. Roast trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chao won't allow Roast to sweep him here. Chao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Chao works a leg free and moves into half guard. Chao lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Roast is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chao scores with a couple of nice shots. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Chao is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Chao not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Roast wants to control but Chao is keeping busy.
Chao working the head and body with strikes. Chao passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Roast! Chao is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Roast can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Roast is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Roast is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chao thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Roast is desperately trying to improve his position but Chao has a good base and remains in mount. Chao is landing with some decent strikes but Roast is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Chao putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Chao is in the full mount, landing strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! Chao fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Chao throwing strikes here but Roast is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Chao throwing strikes here but Roast is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Chao looking to ground and pound but Roast is blocking nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Limpa Chao 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!
Roast feints and as Chao raises his hands in defense, Roast changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chao is on top in guard.
Chao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Chao with a flurry of punches that miss. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Chao throws a big elbow that misses. Roast preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Chao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roast is keeping the position for now. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Chao throws a big right hand that misses. Chao works over Roast with some ground and pound from guard. Chao keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roast's head. Chao throwing strikes but missing. Chao postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Chao throws a big elbow that misses. Roast preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Chao lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Roast preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Chao is in close to Roast's body, working some short punches and elbows. Chao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roast works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Chao working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Roast is looking to stand up but Chao isn't so interested in that idea. Chao landing some decent shots from guard. Roast on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Roast tries to get out of the position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chao keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roast's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chao throwing strikes but missing. Chao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Chao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Chao stops Roast from standing up. Chao connects with a couple of short punches. Chao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Chao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Chao cracks Roast with a solid left hand. Chao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Limpa Chao 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. Roast wants to get back to his feet but Chao is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Roast is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roast is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chao is controlling him. Chao throwing strikes from guard but Roast blocks nicely. Chao landing with the ground and pound. Honey Roast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Chao throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Limpa Chao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Chao 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Limpa Chao!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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