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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Eros Ramasotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicio Aventus (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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288 lbs
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240 lbs
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Excellent MT
Very strong
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eros Ramasotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinicio Aventus!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aventus throws a sloppy head kick
and Ramasotti counters by clinching up.
Ramasotti manages to break the clinch.
Aventus misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Ramasotti tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramasotti throws a sloppy head kick and Aventus moves out of range easily.
Aventus tries to keep at a distance but Ramasotti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ramasotti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aventus's efforts to push away.
Ramasotti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramasotti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramasotti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ramasotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aventus throws a body kick that misses.
Ramasotti misses with a low kick.
Ramasotti drops his hands momentarily and Aventus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ramasotti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramasotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ramasotti clinches.
Ramasotti taking a breather.
Ramasotti tries to land a knee to the head but Aventus blocks with his arms.
Ramasotti dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ramasotti takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ramasotti is struggling to control the position.
A bit of stalling here from Ramasotti.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eros Ramasotti.
Ramasotti blocks a head kick by Aventus.
Aventus throws the left hand but Ramasotti avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramasotti gets a clinch.
Ramasotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vinicio Aventus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aventus connects with a single shot there.
Ramasotti swings for the body but Aventus moves out of range.
Aventus throws a head kick that half lands.
A jab lands there for Aventus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aventus throws a nice head kick!
Ramasotti moves into the clinch successfully.
Ramasotti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramasotti moves into the clinch.
Ramasotti manages to break the clinch.
Ramasotti closes the distance and clinches.
Ramasotti effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramasotti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eros Ramasotti dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ramasotti has managed to clinch.
Aventus is trying to force a seperation but Ramasotti has the dominant position.
Ramasotti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aventus can do to turn this around?
Ramasotti slowing the pace effectively.
Aventus can't break the clinch.
Aventus wants to stall.
Aventus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ramasotti stalling in the clinch.
Ramasotti keeps control of Aventus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ramasotti manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aventus connects with a solid leg kick.
Aventus misses with a body kick.
Ramasotti rushes Aventus and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ramasotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aventus gets tackled into the ropes by Ramasotti. Ramasotti maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramasotti stalling against the ropes.
Ramasotti pushes off an throws an elbow but Aventus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Aventus is trying to break the clinch but Ramasotti is controlling him.
Ramasotti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramasotti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vinicio Aventus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramasotti blocks the body kick.
Aventus lands a head shot.
Ramasotti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ramasotti lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Aventus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aventus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Aventus.
Ramasotti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ramasotti lands a nice shot to the body.
Aventus is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramasotti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aventus is defending well for now.
Ramasotti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aventus is trying to break the clinch but Ramasotti has him pressed against the ropes.
Ramasotti's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ramasotti stalling against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramasotti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramasotti has managed to clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ramasotti takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ramasotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eros Ramasotti dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
A head kick misses from Aventus.
Ramasotti throws a big counter combination but Aventus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aventus has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ramasotti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick misses from Aventus.
Ramasotti thinks about countering with a head kick.
Aventus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ramasotti throws a series of punches but Aventus avoids them all with ease.
Aventus throws out a counter right but Ramasotti avoids it with no problem.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ramasotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aventus misses with an uppercut. Ramasotti saw that one coming.
Ramasotti with a jab.
It looks like Vinicio Aventus has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramasotti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ramasotti dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Ramasotti misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramasotti manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Eros Ramasotti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ramasotti is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ramasotti has Aventus pushed against the ropes.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ramasotti for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Ramasotti avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eros Ramasotti.
Ramasotti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aventus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ramasotti.
Ramasotti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aventus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramasotti misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aventus avoids the head kick by Ramasotti.
Ramasotti avoids the head kick by Aventus.
Vinicio Aventus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aventus.
Aventus blocks a head kick by Ramasotti.
Aventus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aventus feints and then cracks Ramasotti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ramasotti down.
Ramasotti instigates a clinch.
Ramasotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramasotti instigates a clinch.
Aventus trying to control the position but instead, Ramasotti has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aventus into the ropes.
Ramasotti prevents Aventus from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Aventus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Eros Ramasotti did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Vinicio Aventus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aventus moves out of range of the body kick from Ramasotti.
Aventus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ramasotti.
Ramasotti has closed the distance and engaged Aventus in a clinch.
Ramasotti content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ramasotti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ramasotti.
Aventus is trying to force a seperation but Ramasotti has the dominant position.
Ramasotti is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Aventus tries to stall but Ramasotti uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Ramasotti.
Aventus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aventus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice body punch from Ramasotti - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramasotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Aventus misses.
Ramasotti instigates a clinch.
Ramasotti prevents Aventus from breaking the clinch.
Ramasotti keeps control of Aventus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aventus misses with a punch to the body.
Ramasotti manages to break the clinch.
Aventus blocks the body kick.
Ramasotti slips a jab from Aventus.
Aventus throws a wild body kick that Ramasotti sees coming a mile off.
Aventus just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRamasotti.
Aventus tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramasotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aventus.
Aventus throws a fast counter high kick but Ramasotti manages to duck under it in time.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ramasotti!
Aventus is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramasotti darts in and clinches Aventus up against the ropes.
Ramasotti taking a breather.
Aventus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ramasotti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aventus is trying to break the clinch but Ramasotti has him pressed against the ropes.
Ramasotti stalling against the ropes.
Ramasotti is pushing Aventus up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramasotti breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eros Ramasotti had his way with Vinicio Aventus in that round.
The cut man is working on Vinicio Aventus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ramasotti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vinicio Aventus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ramasotti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramasotti throws a combination that misses
letting Aventus counter with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as Aventus blocks the low kick.
Aventus throws a fast counter high kick but Ramasotti manages to duck under it in time.
Ramasotti avoids the head kick by Aventus.
Ramasotti takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ramasotti clinches up with Aventus and pushes him back against the ropes.
Ramasotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aventus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ramasotti.
Aventus throws a sloppy head kick and Ramasotti moves out of range easily.
Aventus throws a head kick but Ramasotti moves out of range.
Ramasotti moves into range and clinches up with Aventus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramasotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aventus tries to keep at a distance but Ramasotti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aventus is trying to break free.
Ramasotti avoiding damage.
Aventus is looking to break free of the clinch but Ramasotti has double underhooks.
Come on Ramasotti - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Aventus tries to break free but Ramasotti pushes him back against the ropes.
Ramasotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aventus.
Ramasotti walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aventus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Eros Ramasotti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Aventus.
Aventus looks for the body kick but Ramasotti saw that one coming.
Ramasotti gets a clinch.
Aventus struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramasotti controls his hands.
Ramasotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aventus tries to keep at a distance but Ramasotti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ramasotti prevents a body shot from Aventus.
Ramasotti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramasotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aventus.
Aventus gets tackled into the ropes by Ramasotti. Ramasotti maintains the clinch.
Ramasotti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramasotti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aventus, pushing him back against the ropes.
Eros Ramasotti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramasotti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ramasotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eros Ramasotti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ramasotti, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eros Ramasotti!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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