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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roy Bambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvaro Rossi (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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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 The Island, Roy Bambino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alvaro Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bambino changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rossi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bambino trying to control the position but Rossi is working away.
Rossi tries to improve position but can't.
Rossi struggling a bit here.
Rossi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bambino off and has taken his back!
Bambino rolls, trying to escape but Rossi keeps control of the position.
Rossi is persistently looking for the submission but Bambino is defending it well.
Bambino trying to control the hands but Rossi won't let him.
Bambino showing good submission defense here.
Rossi missing with punches from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi looking to break Bambino's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bambino remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rossi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bambino showing good submission defense here.
Rossi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bambino has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Bambino is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rossi gets his way!
Rossi doesn't have the hooks in and Bambino manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bambino trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rossi's guard.
Rossi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bambino.
Bambino preventing the sweep.
Bambino gets to his feet. Rossi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rossi shoots in for a takedown but Bambino shows good takedown defense.
Bambino throws a head kick but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi shoots in for a takedown but Bambino shows good takedown defense.
Rossi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Roy Bambino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Rossi.
Rossi looks winded!
Good standup being displayed there by Bambino as he connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Bambino.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bambino shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bambino slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi sneaks back into half guard.
Rossi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bambino throwing strikes from guard but Rossi blocks nicely.
Rossi looking for a sweep. Not yet Rossi, not yet.
Rossi keeping moving, preventing Bambino from controlling successfully.
Bambino wants to stand but Rossi is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi 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.
Bambino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rossi on the ground.
Bambino trying to control the position from guard on top but Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rossi looking for a sweep. Not yet Rossi, not yet.
We're going to have a standup here because Roy Bambino wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A jab lands there for Bambino.
Rossi gets caught flat footed, as Bambino shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rossi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bambino postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bambino avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bambino trying to control but Rossi is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Bambino 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.
Bambino shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rossi has a closed guard, preventing Bambino from standing up.
Rossi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bambino is aware though and is defending well.
Bambino trying to control the position from guard on top but Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bambino wanted to stand there but Rossi had control of the position.
Rossi is trying to control the position but Bambino postures up.
Rossi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bambino stacks Rossi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bambino!
Bambino tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bambino off and has taken his back!
Rossi looking for the RNC.
Rossi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rossi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rossi doesn't have the hooks in and Bambino manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bambino wants to stand but Rossi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bambino is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rossi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bambino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bambino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bambino has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rossi is proving hard to escape from.
Rossi wants to sweep here but Bambino controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rossi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bambino landing with the ground and pound.
Bambino won't allow Rossi to sweep him here.
Bambino wants to get up but he can't break Rossi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rossi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bambino manages to get himself to full guard.
Bambino working a defensive guard here.
Rossi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bambino's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bambino doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rossi.
Bambino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rossi is working away from the top position though.
Rossi is trying to work for a kimura but Bambino is defending well.
Rossi is looking for a kimura but Bambino is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rossi to get the leverage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bambino is controlling Rossi's trapped leg to prevent Rossi from advancing to side control.
Rossi passes into side control, despite Bambino's attempt to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alvaro Rossi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Rossi looks for a takedown but Bambino sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rossi.
Bambino connects with a looping right hand.
Rossi throws a nice head kick!
Bambino has Rossi up against the cage in a clinch.
Bambino is trying to maintain a safe position but Rossi gets an underhook and turns Bambino into the cage.
Rossi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bambino smiles and moves away.
Roy Bambino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Rossi.
Bambino manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rossi on his heels. He'll look to pass Rossi's guard now, I'm sure.
Bambino throwing strikes from guard but Rossi blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bambino postures up.
Bambino trying to control the position from guard on top but Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rossi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bambino wanted to stand there but Rossi had control of the position.
Rossi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rossi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bambino defends well.
Rossi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bambino wants to stand but Rossi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rossi looking for a guillotine here but Bambino defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi looking for a sweep. Not yet Rossi, not yet.
Bambino tries to free his leg and advance position but Rossi is retaining full guard.
Bambino has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rossi looking for a guillotine here but Bambino defends easily.
Rossi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bambino gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rossi looking for a sweep. Not yet Rossi, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bambino trying to control but Rossi is working from the bottom.
Rossi 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.
Rossi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bambino manages to get himself to full guard.
Rossi trying to move into half guard but instead Bambino has managed to sweep!
Rossi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bambino trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rossi's guard.
Bambino slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bambino missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rossi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bambino lands a couple of elbows.
Bambino tries to stand but Rossi is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bambino is aware though and is defending well.
Bambino tries to stand but Rossi is controlling from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roy Bambino.
Well Bambino 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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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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