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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Speakman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romero Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speakman has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Jeff Speakman has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Speakman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Romero Thiago!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thiago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Speakman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A leg kick checked by Speakman.
Nice sprawl there from Thiago as Speakman shoots in.
Speakman is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Thiago.
Thiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thiago throws a series of punches but Speakman moves out of range.
Thiago throws a combination that misses
and Speakman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thiago moves into the clinch.
Speakman is trying to trip Thiago. He has hold of a leg but Thiago is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Speakman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Speakman wants to control from the top but Thiago keeps moving.
Speakman preventing the sweep.
Thiago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thiago controls Speakman momentarily but Speakman frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago keeping full guard, as Speakman tries to pass.
Speakman stopping the sweep attempt from Thiago.
Thiago wants to stand and escape but Speakman is having none of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Speakman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thiago scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Speakman dives in and grabs Thiago's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thiago pushes down on Speakman's head and hops out.
Sloppy strikes from Thiago. Those never looked like landing.
Thiago lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thiago chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Speakman misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Speakman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thiago takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been hearing reports that Speakman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Thiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Speakman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Speakman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thiago tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jeff Speakman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thiago looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thiago punishes Speakman's body with a nice straight punch.
Thiago doesn't manage to clinch there - Speakman circles away.
Speakman blocks the body kick.
Speakman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thiago moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thiago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Speakman.
Thiago tries to land a front kick but Speakman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thiago connects with a leg kick. Speakman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thiago.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speakman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thiago. Thiago obviously looking to wear him down.
Thiago lands with a nice combination. Speakman backs away looking to recover.
Thiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thiago fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Speakman gets tackled into the cage by Thiago. Thiago maintains the clinch.
Thiago tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thiago lands a knee to the head.
Speakman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thiago pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Thiago.
Speakman misses with a body punch.
Thiago misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Speakman.
Thiago is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Speakman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thiago fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thiago, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Speakman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Speakman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thiago circles away.
Thiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Speakman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thiago throws a low kick but it's checked well by Speakman.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thiago.
Thiago throws a body shot but no joy.
Speakman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Speakman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thiago swinging wildly here.
Thiago throws a head kick that misses.
Romero Thiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thiago throws a sloppy head kick and Speakman moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romero Thiago dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Speakman fails with the takedown.
Thiago scores with a jab.
Thiago fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Speakman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thiago lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Jeff Speakman has been cut.
Speakman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thiago.
Thiago scoring well with a low kick there.
Speakman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Speakman shoots in looking for a takedown. Thiago tries to sprawl out of it but Speakman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thiago manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thiago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Speakman misses with a two punch combination.
Romero Thiago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thiago throws a head kick but Speakman moves out of range.
Thiago tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thiago throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Speakman closes the distance and clinches up with Thiago, looking for a takedown. Speakman pushes Thiago against the cage but Thiago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Speakman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Speakman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thiago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Speakman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thiago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Speakman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thiago wants to clinch up but Speakman keeps it at a distance.
Speakman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thiago stalks Speakman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Speakman's face. Speakman staggers backwards, shaken.
Speakman is rocked!
Thiago closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oh Speakman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thiago lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thiago tries to land a knee to the head but Speakman blocks with his arms.
Thiago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Speakman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thiago tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thiago tries a knee to the head but Speakman blocks it.
Speakman has Thiago pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Speakman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Thiago tumbling to the mat - Speakman dives into Thiago's guard.
Speakman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thiago keeping moving, preventing Speakman from controlling successfully.
Thiago is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Thiago tries to stand and escape but Speakman is controlling the position.
Speakman tries to get to full guard but Thiago has control of the leg.
Thiago is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thiago tries to stand but can't do so whilst Speakman controls his leg.
Thiago wants to work for an arm triangle but Speakman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Speakman is looking for a sweep. Thiago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Speakman looking for submissions off his back.
Thiago trying to control from half guard but Speakman is working away.
Speakman seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speakman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thiago wants to stand up but Speakman has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Speakman trying to control but Thiago postures up.
Speakman tries to roll over but Thiago keeps him under control.
Speakman actively working from the bottom here.
Thiago missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thiago is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speakman is pressing down on Thiago's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thiago avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thiago would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Speakman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thiago is aware though and is defending well.
Thiago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Speakman is keeping the position for now.
Speakman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thiago.
Thiago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Speakman.
Thiago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thiago lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thiago.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Thiago. That snapped Speakman's head back.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Speakman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thiago - the referee stops the clock and Speakman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thiago. Speakman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Speakman slips a jab and a cross from Thiago.
Thiago moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thiago throws a wild body kick that Speakman sees coming a mile off.
Thiago throws a head kick that misses.
Thiago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thiago fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thiago lands a nice leg kick that just misses Speakman's sensitive parts.
Speakman checks a leg kick nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Thiago.
Thiago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thiago is looking to slow Speakman down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romero Thiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeff Speakman's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Thiago dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Speakman. That did some damage!
No luck for Speakman with that takedown attempt.
Speakman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thiago as he avoids it easily.
Thiago lands a leg kick that knocks Speakman off balance momentarily.
Thiago throws a leg kick that misses.
Thiago moves into the clinch successfully.
Speakman blocks an elbow strike.
Speakman wants to take the fight to the mat but Thiago manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Speakman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thiago tries to land a knee to the head but Speakman blocks with his arms.
Speakman takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago working aggressively here.
Speakman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thiago looking to throw knees to the head but Speakman is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Speakman is trying to drag Thiago to the mat but Thiago just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thiago tries a knee to the head but Speakman blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Speakman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thiago prevents it.
Thiago throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Speakman blocks it with crossed arms.
Thiago missing with knees to the body.
Speakman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thiago with a jab.
Thiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Speakman misses the shot to the body.
Thiago lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Thiago feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Speakman's calf.
Thiago tries to land a front kick but Speakman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Speakman just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Speakman throws out the jab.
That kick from Thiago tenderised Speakman's leg. Speakman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thiago throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Speakman.
Thiago clinches up with Speakman and pushes him back against the cage.
Speakman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thiago is defending well.
Thiago tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Speakman is trying to drag Thiago to the mat but Thiago just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Romero Thiago seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thiago pushes Speakman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thiago tries a knee to the head but Speakman blocks it.
Speakman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thiago pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Speakman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thiago unloads a knee to the mid-section. Speakman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thiago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Speakman's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speakman goes for a takedown attempt but Thiago pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thiago lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thiago throws a right hand that Speakman ducks under and follows up with a left that Speakman also avoids with ease.
Speakman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thiago is fending him off so far but Speakman persists. Nope, Thiago circles away and we're back to standing.
Thiago tries to clinch there but Speakman circles away.
Thiago throws a push kick but Speakman slaps the foot to one side.
Speakman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thiago.
Speakman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Speakman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Speakman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Speakman stops Thiago from getting back to his feet.
Speakman wants to work for an arm triangle but Thiago is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Speakman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speakman is working for a submission of some sort.
Speakman is working for a kimura but Thiago is defending it quite comfortably.
Jeff Speakman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thiago looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romero Thiago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thiago 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romero Thiago!
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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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