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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Oneill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Caruso Lombardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caruso Lombardi has chosen Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson ft Bruno Mars as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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223 cm
25
178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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168 cm
21
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Oneill! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricardo Caruso Lombardi! The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Caruso Lombardi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oneill drops down looking for a counter takedown but Caruso Lombardi sprawls and moves away. Caruso Lombardi throws a leg kick and Oneill counters into the clinch. Nicely done. A nice right hand lands inside from Oneill. Oneill fails to pull guard.
Oneill misses with some punches.
Caruso Lombardi lands with a short head shot on the inside. Oneill drops down looking for an ankle pick but Caruso Lombardi pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Caruso Lombardi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Caruso Lombardi connects with a body shot that sends Oneill's belly button to the back. Oneill chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Caruso Lombardi can pounce on him.
Oneill lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oneill fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Caruso Lombardi avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Oneill. That's going to take a lot out of him. Caruso Lombardi throws a head kick but Oneill moves out of range.
Oneill feinted with a counter takedown. Caruso Lombardi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oneill fails to land the takedown. Caruso Lombardi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Oneill is out of range. Caruso Lombardi throws a head kick that misses. Oneill really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Oneill checks a low kick from Caruso Lombardi. Caruso Lombardi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oneill has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Oneill sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Oneill dives in for a single leg takedown but Caruso Lombardi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Oneill checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Oneill fails in his attempt to clinch. A chopping leg kick lands by Caruso Lombardi. Caruso Lombardi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Oneill finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Oneill moves out of range of the body kick from Caruso Lombardi.
Caruso Lombardi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Caruso Lombardi throws a counter combo. Caruso Lombardi leaves Oneill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Caruso Lombardi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. 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! Caruso Lombardi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Caruso Lombardi misses with a two punch combination.
Ricardo Caruso Lombardi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Caruso Lombardi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Caruso Lombardi wants it to stay on the feet. Caruso Lombardi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Caruso Lombardi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oneill counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Oneill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Oneill takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Oneill prevents Caruso Lombardi from improving his position. Oneill has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Oneill scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Caruso Lombardi trying to control but Oneill postures up.
Caruso Lombardi is looking for a sweep. Oneill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Caruso Lombardi wants to sweep but Oneill has passed to side control! Caruso Lombardi wants to control but Oneill postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Caruso Lombardi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Caruso Lombardi tries to improve position but can't. Caruso Lombardi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oneill. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Caruso Lombardi keeps trying to improve his position. Oneill looks up at the clock and then as Caruso Lombardi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Oneill smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Caruso Lombardi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Caruso Lombardi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oneill. Oneill missing with the ground and pound from half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Caruso Lombardi dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Caruso Lombardi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Caruso Lombardi throws a right hand that Oneill ducks under and follows up with a left that Oneill also avoids with ease. Caruso Lombardi misses with a leg kick and Oneill holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Caruso Lombardi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oneill. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Oneill breaks the clinch.
Caruso Lombardi gets caught flat footed, as Oneill shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Caruso Lombardi working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Caruso Lombardi wants to sweep here but Oneill controlling him for the moment. Caruso Lombardi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oneill is controlling him. Caruso Lombardi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oneill manages to get himself to full guard.
Oneill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Caruso Lombardi trying to control the position from guard on top but Oneill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Oneill has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Caruso Lombardi throws a big elbow that misses. Oneill pulls Caruso Lombardi in close to prevent any damage. Caruso Lombardi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Oneill's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Caruso Lombardi tried to score with a low kick but Oneill checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Caruso Lombardi motions for Oneill to come forward. Caruso Lombardi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Oneill tries to counter with a takedown but Caruso Lombardi is quick to defend against it. Oneill lands a high kick!
Oneill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Caruso Lombardi throws a counter combo. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oneill. Caruso Lombardi throws a leg kick but Oneill sees it coming and checks it nicely. Caruso Lombardi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Caruso Lombardi looks to land a combination but Oneill avoids it well. As Caruso Lombardi tries to get set, Oneill tries to push him back and clinch up but Caruso Lombardi manages to avoid the attempt. Caruso Lombardi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Caruso Lombardi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Oneill eats them both and turns towards Caruso Lombardi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Caruso Lombardi is breathing heavily. Caruso Lombardi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Caruso Lombardi throws a front kick aimed at Oneill's knee but Oneill avoids it well. Oneill half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Oneill closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Caruso Lombardi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Oneill stalling.
Oneill wants to take the fight to the mat but Caruso Lombardi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Caruso Lombardi misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action! Caruso Lombardi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Caruso Lombardi throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Danny Oneill has been cut. Caruso Lombardi throws a right and a left that both miss. Caruso Lombardi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Caruso Lombardi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Danny Oneill's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Caruso Lombardi looks to land a combination but Oneill avoids it well. Caruso Lombardi has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Caruso Lombardi throws a head kick that misses. Caruso Lombardi rushes Oneill and presses him up against the cage. Oneill gets underhooks to prevent Caruso Lombardi's takedown attempt.
Caruso Lombardi misses with a body punch.
Caruso Lombardi tries to break free but Oneill pushes him back against the cage. Oneill is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Caruso Lombardi is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Oneill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oneill shoots in for a takedown but Caruso Lombardi shows good takedown defense. Caruso Lombardi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Caruso Lombardi throws a head kick that misses and Oneill counters with a nice kick to the body. Caruso Lombardi scoring well with a low kick there.
Caruso Lombardi clinches with his opponent.
Oneill misses with the head strike.
Oneill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caruso Lombardi. Caruso Lombardi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Caruso Lombardi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ricardo Caruso Lombardi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Oneill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Caruso Lombardi pinned against the cage. Caruso Lombardi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Oneill. That's going to take a lot out of him. An inside leg kick lands from Caruso Lombardi. Oneill shoots in but no luck this time. Oneill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Caruso Lombardi pinned against the cage. Caruso Lombardi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Caruso Lombardi looks to land a combination but Oneill avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Caruso Lombardi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oneill. Oneill changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Caruso Lombardi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Caruso Lombardi throws a front kick aimed at Oneill's knee but Oneill avoids it well. Ricardo Caruso Lombardi seems to be getting the better of the standup. Caruso Lombardi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Oneill is out of range and Caruso Lombardi settles back down. A chopping leg kick lands by Caruso Lombardi. Good work by Oneill as he checks the leg kick. Caruso Lombardi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Oneill tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Caruso Lombardi is able to avoid easily. Caruso Lombardi throws a right and a left that both miss. Caruso Lombardi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oneill dives in and grabs Caruso Lombardi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Caruso Lombardi pushes down on Oneill's head and hops out. Oneill tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Oneill has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Oneill there as he acknowledges the shot. Caruso Lombardi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Oneill counters with a left and a right that stings Caruso Lombardi.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Caruso Lombardi scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Oneill shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Caruso Lombardi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Caruso Lombardi has Oneill pulled in close to control his posture. Caruso Lombardi trying to control the position.
Oneill distracts Caruso Lombardi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Caruso Lombardi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Danny Oneill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Oneill keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Caruso Lombardi's head.
And that's the end of the fight! Ricardo Caruso Lombardi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Caruso Lombardi 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Caruso Lombardi! Ricardo Caruso Lombardi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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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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