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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solt Alvares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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187 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vincent Castillo! 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, Solt Alvares! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice sprawl there from Castillo as Alvares shoots in. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvares. Alvares wants to clinch. An inside leg kick lands from Castillo. Alvares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Alvares throws a sloppy head kick and Castillo moves out of range easily. Alvares throws a head kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick misses from Alvares. A low kick from Alvares is predictable there and Castillo counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Castillo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Alvares taking a breather. Castillo successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Castillo looking for a guillotine here but Alvares defends easily.
Castillo keeping moving, preventing Alvares from controlling successfully. Castillo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Castillo controls Alvares momentarily but Alvares frees himself. Castillo wants to sweep but no luck. Castillo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Castillo is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alvares misses with a takedown and Castillo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Vincent Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solt Alvares. Alvares wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Castillo has him pressed against the cage. Castillo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Alvares misses with a takedown and Castillo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alvares's guard. Alvares looks gassed! Castillo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvares swivels though and keeps the full guard. Castillo gets to his feet - Alvares follows without any prompting. Castillo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Castillo is trying to trip Alvares. He has hold of a leg but Alvares is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Castillo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Castillo throws a strike but Alvares rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Castillo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvares can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Castillo could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Castillo wants to sweep here but Alvares controlling him for the moment. Castillo trying to keep a closed guard but Alvares is proving a slippery customer.
Castillo pushes Alvares off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Castillo fails with a takedown attempt. Alvares wants to clinch and Castillo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Castillo pulls guard. Castillo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvares is one step ahead there. Castillo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Castillo dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Alvares. No joy for Castillo on that attempt. Alvares thows a leg kick but Castillo checks it and Castillo counters with a nice double leg into guard. Castillo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alvares's guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alvares holds on and takes a little breather. Castillo postures up.
Alvares wants to stand up but Castillo is controlling him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Castillo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alvares misses with a head kick.
Alvares tries to clinch up and Castillo counters with a takedown into side control. Castillo advances nicely into full mount. Castillo trying to control but Alvares is having none of it. Alvares defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Castillo.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Castillo tries to control but Alvares wriggling away. Alvares taking shots to the head. Castillo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Alvares turns into him and now he's in Castillo's guard.
Castillo keeping moving, preventing Alvares from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Castillo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alvares passes easily into side control. Nice work. Castillo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alvares off and has taken his back! Castillo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Castillo throwing sloppy strikes. Castillo looking to break Alvares's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Alvares remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Castillo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Castillo is persistently looking for the submission but Alvares is defending it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Castillo is not going to allow Alvares to sit and survive in this position. Castillo is riding his opponent, not letting Alvares buck him off. Alvares wants to control his opponent's hands but Castillo gets his hands free. Castillo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Castillo gets his hands free as Alvares looks to control. Alvares is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Castillo dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Castillo circles away from the clinch attempt and Castillo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alvares won't be happy with that. Castillo stands up. Castillo avoids the head kick by Alvares.
Castillo lands with a kick to the temple. Alvares shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Alvares shoots and misses and Castillo counters with an outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alvares.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvares. Alvares takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alvares shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Castillo counters with a head kick. Vincent Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solt Alvares. Castillo throws a head kick but Alvares moves out of range.
Castillo has managed to clinch.
Castillo manages to pull guard.
Alvares is posturing up here but Castillo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Alvares tries to roll out but it's too tight and Alvares has to tap! Slick submission there by Castillo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vincent Castillo!
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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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