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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Pitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristian Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pitt comes to the cage accompanied by Pitt Don't Play Dat. 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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180 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Pitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cristian Romero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romero shoots in for a takedown but Pitt shows good takedown defense.
An inside leg kick lands from Pitt.
Pitt lands a nice shot that snaps Romero's head back.
Romero misses with a wild body shot.
Pitt lands a jab.
A jab from Pitt finds it's way through Romero's defenses.
Romero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Romero has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Romero.
Dirk Pitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cristian Romero.
Pitt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pitt throws a head kick that misses.
Romero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pitt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Romero somewhat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitt thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pitt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero shoots for a takedown but Pitt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pitt throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it.
Pitt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dirk Pitt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pitt lands a body shot.
Romero blocks a jab.
Romero lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pitt's sensitive parts.
Pitt tries to sprawl but Romero drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pitt is defending against the submission attempts here by Romero.
Romero tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pitt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitt works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Romero drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pitt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pitt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pitt!
Romero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Romero is still trying to improve position.
Romero is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitt controlling the position.
Romero manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pitt prevents Romero from improving his position.
Pitt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Romero is looking to control Pitt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Romero avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero wants to get back to full guard.
Pitt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dirk Pitt just wasn't active enough.
Pitt leaves Romero with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pitt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Romero instigates a clinch.
Romero fails to pull the fight into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pitt lands with a left to the head.
Pitt lands a hook that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
A short uppercut from Pitt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitt lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Pitt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pitt lands with a good body shot.
Dirk Pitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Romero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pitt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pitt missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pitt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Romero's calf.
Romero dives in for a single leg takedown but Pitt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pitt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Romero - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pitt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dirk Pitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cristian Romero.
Romero ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Romero no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pitt is one step ahead there.
Romero is trying to keep Pitt in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pitt is stalling in the full guard.
Pitt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Romero 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Romero tries for a takedown but Pitt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cristian Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitt takes the fight into the clinch.
Pitt lands a shoulder strike.
Pitt lands an elbow just above Romero 's eye.
Pitt digs a right hand underneath Romero's ribcage. Romero let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pitt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pitt misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Pitt on the inside.
Pitt throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
Pitt prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero tries to pull guard but Pitt won't allow it.
Pitt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romero or not.
Romero is breathing heavily.
Pitt digs a right hand underneath Romero's ribcage. Romero let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pitt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Romero is trying to maintain a safe position but Pitt gets an underhook and turns Romero into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitt is pressed up against the cage. Romero has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pitt down to the mat. Pitt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pitt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romero takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pitt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Romero fails with a takedown attempt.
Pitt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Romero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pitt is looking to slow Romero down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pitt.
Pitt jabs at Romero's body.
Dirk Pitt is winning the standup battle so far.
Romero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pitt avoids it really well and circles away.
Pitt cracks a nice hook into Romero's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pitt. Pitt obviously looking to wear him down.
Pitt leaves Romero with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pitt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pitt rushes Romero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pitt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Romero is trying to drag Pitt to the mat but Pitt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Romero takes an elbow to the forehead.
Romero has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Romero has Pitt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pitt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romero takes an elbow to the temple.
Pitt misses with a body punch.
Pitt lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pitt.
Pitt lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Pitt dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Romero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pitt slaps away a takedown attempt from Romero, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Romero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pitt circles away.
Pitt drives through and clinches with Romero against the cage.
Romero misses with a knee to the head.
Pitt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Romero drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pitt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dirk Pitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cristian Romero.
Pitt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Romero's sensitive parts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Romero.
Pitt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Romero has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pitt misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Romero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pitt misses with a wild body shot.
Romero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Romero on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Romero shoots in for a double leg but Pitt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pitt closes the distance and clinches.
Pitt tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
Romero has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pitt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pitt scores with a shot to the side of Romero's head.
Pitt pushes Romero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pitt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero goes for a takedown attempt but Pitt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Pitt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Romero doesn't seem phased though.
Dirk Pitt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Pitt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pitt misses with a wild combination.
A good leg kick by Pitt.
Pitt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romero circles away quickly and effectively.
Pitt tests Romero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice straight punches there by Pitt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pitt.
Pitt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pitt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pitt misses with a body shot.
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pitt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pitt defends it nicely.
Pitt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romero circles away quickly and effectively.
Romero misses with a takedown attempt - Pitt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pitt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Romero's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pitt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Romero scrambles back to his feet.
Pitt lands with a hook. Romero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pitt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pitt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice cross by Pitt.
Pitt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Romero fails with a takedown attempt.
Pitt tries to clinch but Romero moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitt scores with a head kick. Romero tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pitt thumps Romero with a low kick.
Pitt lands a nice looking body shot.
Pitt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Romero fails to land the takedown.
Romero takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitt avoids the head kick by Romero.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pitt misses with the combination.
Pitt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Pitt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pitt, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Pitt!
Dirk Pitt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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