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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lolo Delaroca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauno Repomies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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168 cm
28
136 lbs
22 - 7 - 1 |
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178 cm
30
144 lbs
21 - 12 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lolo Delaroca! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rauno Repomies! The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Delaroca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Repomies. Delaroca misses with a hook. Delaroca moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Repomies tries to sprawl but Delaroca drives through with a takedown into half guard. Delaroca trying to control the action but Repomies is working from the bottom. Delaroca thows a huge punch but Repomies dodges it nicely.
Repomies is looking to escape. Repomies moves into full guard.
Delaroca trying to control the position from guard on top but Repomies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Delaroca wants to pass the guard but Repomies is keeping the position. Repomies working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Delaroca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Delaroca stands and throws Repomies's legs to the side, diving into side control. Repomies is not content to let Delaroca control the position. Delaroca misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Repomies dodges the ground and pound from Delaroca. Delaroca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Repomies keeps working. Delaroca working the ground and pound but Repomies is defending the strikes. Repomies struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Delaroca throwing shots but missing, from side control. Repomies is looking to reverse the position. Delaroca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Repomies keeps working. Delaroca throwing shots but missing, from side control. Delaroca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Repomies keeps working. Repomies is trying to get back to his feet. Delaroca working the ground and pound. Repomies is pushing Delaroca's head away, looking to escape. Delaroca manages to hold on to the position though. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Delaroca is looking to take a break and control but Repomies is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Delaroca sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Repomies is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Repomies is not content to let Delaroca control the position. Delaroca taking a breather here. Repomies is trying to improve his position. Repomies is being controlled here. You can see the frustration on Repomies's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Delaroca misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Repomies defending against the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Delaroca is looking to take a break and control but Repomies is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Delaroca postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Repomies dodges the ground and pound from Delaroca. Repomies managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Delaroca.
Repomies wants to get back to his feet. Delaroca misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Repomies is looking to regain half guard here but Delaroca keeps moving and retains side control. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Delaroca creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Delaroca is looking to take a break and control but Repomies is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Repomies managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Delaroca.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lolo Delaroca dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Delaroca works the jab nicely. Delaroca throws a right hand that Repomies ducks under and follows up with a left that Repomies also avoids with ease. Delaroca shoots in for a double leg but Repomies sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Repomies blocks a jab. Delaroca misses with a looping right. Repomies is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Repomies throws a leg kick which misses Delaroca's front leg but catches the back leg as Delaroca tries to avoid it. Delaroca fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Repomies avoids it really well and circles away. Delaroca drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Delaroca slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Delaroca trying to control the position but Repomies is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Repomies is trying to control Delaroca's posture but Delaroca avoids it. An elbow from Delaroca crashes against the mat.
Delaroca landing a few strikes. Repomies tries to escape but Delaroca is in control. Repomies regains half guard. Delaroca content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Delaroca thows a huge punch but Repomies dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Delaroca trying to control the pace. Repomies makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Repomies. Delaroca's corner is telling him to maintain position. Delaroca wants to control from the top but Repomies keeps moving. Delaroca tries to free his leg and advance position but Repomies is retaining full guard.
Lolo Delaroca has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Delaroca lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Repomies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Delaroca.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Delaroca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Repomies moves away. Delaroca connects with a body shot that sends Repomies's belly button to the back. Delaroca misses with a hook
and Repomies counters with an outside leg kick.
Rauno Repomies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Delaroca throws out a loose jab but Repomies uses good head movement to avoid it. Delaroca tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Repomies swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lolo Delaroca. That's going to take a lot out of him. Delaroca moves into range and connects with a jab. Lolo Delaroca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Delaroca shoots for a double leg takedown but Repomies sprawls well. He's pushed Delaroca's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Delaroca throws a nice looking combination but Repomies bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Delaroca misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Repomies. A big left from Delaroca misses. Nice takedown defense from Repomies. No joy for Delaroca on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Repomies lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Lolo Delaroca has been cut. Repomies ducks under a wild hook from Delaroca. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Delaroca throws a body punch but Repomies moves out of range. Delaroca jabbing away but nothing is landing. Delaroca fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Repomies avoids it really well and circles away. Repomies avoids the body shot from Delaroca.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Repomies lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Delaroca has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Delaroca and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Delaroca misses with a looping left. Repomies slips under a jab from Delaroca. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lolo Delaroca dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Lolo Delaroca's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Repomies tries to close the distance and clinch up but Delaroca swats him away and circles back towards the center. Delaroca keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Repomies throws a sloppy head kick and Delaroca moves out of range easily. Delaroca thows a body shot but no joy. Repomies leaves Delaroca with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Delaroca connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Repomies momentarily.
Delaroca just misses with a punch to the body.
Repomies misses with a low kick as Delaroca jumps back. Delaroca checks a leg kick. Repomies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Delaroca rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Repomies moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Repomies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Repomies cracks the inside of Delaroca's front leg. Delaroca shoots in and gets a takedown into Repomies's guard. Delaroca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Delaroca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Repomies is keeping the position for now. Delaroca trying to control the position from guard on top but Repomies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Delaroca scoring with punches to the head and body. Repomies preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Delaroca trying to control but Repomies is working from the bottom. Delaroca looking to sit in guard and control but Repomies gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Delaroca looking to hit a scissor sweep but Repomies is one step ahead there. Repomies wanted to stand there but Delaroca had control of the position. Repomies trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Lolo Delaroca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Repomies is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Repomies being controlled here momentarily. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Repomies wants to control from the top but Delaroca keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rauno Repomies was stalling too much, according to the referee. Repomies throws a sloppy head kick and Delaroca moves out of range easily. Repomies takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Delaroca shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Repomies sprawls well. Repomies wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Delaroca gets slowly back to his feet. Repomies tries to score with a low kick but Delaroca moves his leg out of the way. Rauno Repomies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. A jab from Delaroca does it's job there. Delaroca misses with a few strikes there.
Delaroca throws a hook but Repomies blocks it. Repomies throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Repomies. Repomies looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Delaroca changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Repomies looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Repomies is trying to escape the position but Delaroca is controlling the position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Repomies is trying to improve his position. 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. This has been an exciting period of action! Delaroca trying to control the position but Repomies is working away.
And that's the end of the fight! Lolo Delaroca showed his dominance in that final round. Well Delaroca has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lolo Delaroca! Post fight, Lolo Delaroca stared into the camera and said 'Spacial thanks to his roomMate'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
48% |
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