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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Middle Weight (ranked 480 p4p, 64 weight class) and Bobby Baccalieri (ranked 3257 p4p, 344 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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196 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Middle Weight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Baccalieri!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baccalieri just misses with a punch to the body.
Weight gets a clinch.
Weight lands a body punch.
A short right from Baccalieri on the inside.
Baccalieri tries to break the clinch but Weight is controlling the position.
Baccalieri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baccalieri breaks from the clinch.
Baccalieri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Weight clinches up with Baccalieri and pushes him back against the cage.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weight.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baccalieri misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Weight.
Weight lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Weight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Baccalieri.
A short right from Baccalieri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight digs a right hand into Baccalieri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baccalieri's gas tank.
Baccalieri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baccalieri shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Weight eats them both and turns towards Baccalieri to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Baccalieri throws an overhand right that lands on Weight's shoulder, as Weight tries to avoid the shot.
Weight misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Baccalieri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weight takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Weight clinches up with Baccalieri and pushes him back against the cage.
Baccalieri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weight scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baccalieri scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weight misses the jab.
Baccalieri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Weight connects with a body shot.
Weight moves in looking to clinch but Baccalieri pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weight drops his hands momentarily and Baccalieri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baccalieri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weight misses with a right hand
and Baccalieri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baccalieri.
Weight misses the jab.
Weight tries to clinch
and Baccalieri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weight gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Weight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baccalieri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weight.
Weight lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Weight as the two fighters clinch.
Baccalieri throws a head punch that misses.
Baccalieri lands with a light punch inside.
Weight misses with the head strike.
Weight lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baccalieri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Weight lands a right hand.
Weight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baccalieri backwards.
Baccalieri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weight misses with the head strike.
Weight can't find room to land a body shot as Baccalieri controls the action.
Baccalieri can't break the clinch.
Weight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baccalieri prevents a body shot from Weight.
Baccalieri wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Weight prevents Baccalieri from breaking the clinch.
Weight lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Baccalieri fails to land.
Baccalieri wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Baccalieri fails to land.
Weight has Baccalieri pressed against the cage, preventing Baccalieri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baccalieri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weight scores with a hook to the body.
Weight is working Baccalieri over against the cage.
Weight tries a body shot but Baccalieri blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Baccalieri fails to land.
Baccalieri has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Weight seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Baccalieri can turn it around.
Weight prevents Baccalieri from breaking the clinch.
Weight pushes Baccalieri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baccalieri misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weight prevents Baccalieri from breaking the clinch.
Baccalieri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Weight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baccalieri's efforts to push away.
Weight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baccalieri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weight pushes Baccalieri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Baccalieri is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Weight misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Baccalieri fails to land.
Good body shot from Weight.
Baccalieri looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Weight scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Middle Weight will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Weight throws a poor cross that misses
and Baccalieri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weight instigates a clinch.
Baccalieri wants to break free but Weight has control.
Weight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Weight blocks an uppercut.
Middle Weight has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baccalieri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baccalieri blocking some punches.
Baccalieri throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Baccalieri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baccalieri wants to get back to striking at distance but Weight won't allow it.
Weight swings wildly with an uppercut but Baccalieri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baccalieri throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baccalieri.
Weight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baccalieri throws a head punch that misses.
Weight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Weight misses with some punches.
Baccalieri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bobby Baccalieri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight throws a jab but it's blocked by Baccalieri.
Baccalieri is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Baccalieri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Weight's hands.
Weight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baccalieri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baccalieri jabs Weight right on the nose. Weight blinks but takes it well.
Weight doesn't manage to clinch there - Baccalieri circles away.
Jab by Baccalieri.
Baccalieri throws a hook but Weight avoids it easily.
As Baccalieri tries to get set, Weight tries to push him back and clinch up but Baccalieri manages to avoid the attempt.
Good exchange - Baccalieri coming out on top.
Baccalieri throws a body punch but Weight moves out of range.
Weight scores with a punch to the head.
Baccalieri lands with an overhand left.
Weight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baccalieri.
Weight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Weight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri jabs at Weight's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weight takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Weight lands the left hand.
Weight takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Weight moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Baccalieri on the inside.
Weight presses Baccalieri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baccalieri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baccalieri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baccalieri misses with some punches.
Baccalieri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weight doesn't manage to clinch there - Baccalieri circles away.
Baccalieri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baccalieri scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weight darts in trying to clinch
letting Baccalieri counter with a right hand.
Oooooh!!! Weight has knocked Baccalieri down with a huge combo! Weight steps away and waves a wobbly Baccalieri back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Baccalieri is rocked!
Weight throws a hook to the side of Baccalieri's head but Baccalieri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baccalieri is still on wobbly legs! Can Weight finish him?
Baccalieri throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Baccalieri.
Baccalieri seems to have recovered his senses.
A big left from Weight misses.
Weight wants to clinch.
Baccalieri throws out a counter right but Weight avoids it with no problem.
Weight scores with a hook to the body. Baccalieri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baccalieri misses the shot to the body.
Baccalieri misses with a right hand
and Weight counters with a left to the body.
Weight looks to throw the jab but Baccalieri is out of range.
Baccalieri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baccalieri misses with a left hand
and Weight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Weight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baccalieri misses with a series of wild punches.
Baccalieri is breathing heavily.
Weight takes one to the side of the head.
Baccalieri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Middle Weight will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Baccalieri loads up on a big right hand but Weight slips the punch.
Baccalieri cracks Weight with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Weight throws a jab but it's blocked by Baccalieri.
Baccalieri connects with a body shot that sends Weight's belly button to the back.
Weight on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baccalieri. Weight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weight moves into the clinch.
Baccalieri misses with a punch on the inside.
Weight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baccalieri 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.
Baccalieri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baccalieri loads up on a big right hand but Weight slips the punch.
Baccalieri throws a body shot but no joy.
Baccalieri throws a jab but it's blocked by Weight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight misses with a wild combination.
A shot to the body from Baccalieri misses
enabling Weight to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Weight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weight tries to clinch but Baccalieri moves away
and Weight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weight digs a good body shot into Baccalieri's ribs.
Baccalieri looks to throw the jab but Weight is out of range.
Weight is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Baccalieri.
Weight throws a nice looking combination but Baccalieri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weight misses with a left hand
and Baccalieri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baccalieri with a jab.
Weight throws a body punch but Baccalieri moves out of range.
Baccalieri with a hook.
Weight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weight tries to clinch there but Baccalieri circles away.
Weight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baccalieri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Weight holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Weight lands with a short shot to the head.
Baccalieri has had enough of the clinch but Weight keeps him there for the moment.
Baccalieri blocks a body shot from Weight.
Weight pushes Baccalieri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baccalieri's elbow.
Weight tries to throw a body punch but Baccalieri avoids it by throwing Weight back against the cage.
Baccalieri misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Weight.
Baccalieri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baccalieri throws a punch but it's blocked by Weight.
Weight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baccalieri throws a head punch that misses.
Baccalieri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bobby Baccalieri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weight misses with a body shot
and Baccalieri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weight clinches up with Baccalieri and pushes him back against the cage.
Weight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Weight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Weight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baccalieri's efforts to push away.
Weight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weight presses Baccalieri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Weight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Weight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Weight keeps control of Baccalieri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Weight.
Weight scores with a shoulder strike.
Weight is leaning against Baccalieri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Weight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weight lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weight pushes Baccalieri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Weight lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Weight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Weight drops Baccalieri onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Baccalieri is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Baccalieri throws a head punch that misses.
Weight lands a body punch.
Weight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Weight lands a big right hand that drops Baccalieri! The killer instinct kicks in and Weight finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Weight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Middle Weight!
Our winner, Middle Weight, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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