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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bred Ast (ranked 5266 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horacio Romeu Pinto (ranked 3349 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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200 cm
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230 lbs
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180 cm
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bred Ast! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Horacio Romeu Pinto! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ast shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Romeu Pinto but Romeu Pinto pushes him off and we're back to square one. Despite the aggression on Romeu Pinto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Ast fails to land the takedown. Ast is looking to clinch but Romeu Pinto is avoiding it.
Ast misses with a takedown attempt - Romeu Pinto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bred Ast. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ast goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Ast throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ast throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Romeu Pinto's waist but Romeu Pinto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ast off to one side. Romeu Pinto tries to close the distance and clinch but Ast swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ast shoots in and drives through. Romeu Pinto sprawls well. Romeu Pinto throws a body punch but Ast moves out of range. Ast feinted with a counter takedown. Ast fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Romeu Pinto throws a head kick but Ast moves out of range.
Romeu Pinto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ast appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Jab from Romeu Pinto. Ast dives in for a single leg takedown but Romeu Pinto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Ast tries to clinch but Romeu Pinto is having none of it. Romeu Pinto now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Romeu Pinto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Romeu Pinto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ast. Ast throws a quick counter kick to the body but Romeu Pinto avoids it. Ast moves out of range as Romeu Pinto strikes. Ast stuffs the takedown attempt from Romeu Pinto. Romeu Pinto gets slowly back to his feet. Romeu Pinto tried to score with a low kick but Ast checks it. Ast tries to sprawl but Romeu Pinto drives through with a takedown into half guard. Romeu Pinto is pressing down on Ast's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ast is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Romeu Pinto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Romeu Pinto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Romeu Pinto trying to control the action but Ast is working from the bottom. Ast is trying is best to control the position here. Romeu Pinto scores with a couple of good hammerfists. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ast is trying to maintain the position but Romeu Pinto is very close to passing his half guard. Ast is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Romeu Pinto trying to control the action but Ast is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ast has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Romeu Pinto is working away from the top position though. Romeu Pinto is taking a breather. Ast says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Romeu Pinto wants to take a breather but Ast is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Ast jabs at Romeu Pinto's body. A slow jab from Romeu Pinto misses its intended target. Ast shoots in looking for a takedown. Romeu Pinto tries to sprawl out of it but Ast keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Romeu Pinto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Romeu Pinto fails with a takedown attempt. Ast shoots in but Romeu Pinto avoids the takedown attempt easily. The fight stays on the outside here - Ast looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Romeu Pinto throws a low kick, looking for Ast's leg but Ast calmly moves out of range. Romeu Pinto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ast's guard. Romeu Pinto landing some decent shots from guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Romeu Pinto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Romeu Pinto content to stall in guard here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Romeu Pinto dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Romeu Pinto throws a jab but it's blocked by Ast. Ast doesn't manage to clinch there - Romeu Pinto circles away.
Bred Ast is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Romeu Pinto throws a half hearted mid kick. Ast shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romeu Pinto as he jumps to the side. Ast scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Romeu Pinto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Horacio Romeu Pinto seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ast tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romeu Pinto paws at him with a jab and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ast fails to land the takedown. Ast scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round. Romeu Pinto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ast as he avoids it easily. Romeu Pinto throws a hook but Ast avoids it easily. Romeu Pinto misses with a body punch
and Ast counters by clinching up. Romeu Pinto can't break the clinch.
Ast has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Romeu Pinto after a bit of a struggle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bred Ast. That's going to take a lot out of him. Romeu Pinto tries for a takedown but Ast manages to get underhooks.
Romeu Pinto misses with a body punch.
Romeu Pinto leaning his opponent against the cage. Romeu Pinto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ast lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ast connects with a body shot. Ast lands a nice hook to Romeu Pinto's body. Romeu Pinto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Romeu Pinto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Romeu Pinto fails with the takedown. Romeu Pinto is looking to clinch but Ast is avoiding it.
Ast rushes Romeu Pinto and presses him up against the cage. Ast is pressed up against the cage. Romeu Pinto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ast down to the mat. Ast avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Romeu Pinto tries to close the distance and clinch but Ast swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Romeu Pinto should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Ast feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Romeu Pinto's calf. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice takedown defense from Ast. No joy for Romeu Pinto on that attempt. Romeu Pinto is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ast scores with a spinning back kick! Ast shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romeu Pinto as he jumps to the side. Ast shoots in for a takedown but Romeu Pinto shows good takedown defense. Romeu Pinto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ast to the ground. Romeu Pinto is now in Ast's guard. Romeu Pinto prevents Ast from getting back to his feet. Romeu Pinto wants to control from the top but Ast keeps moving. Ast thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Ast looking to hit a scissor sweep but Romeu Pinto is one step ahead there. Ast is trying to control the position but Romeu Pinto postures up. Romeu Pinto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ast. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ast 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. Romeu Pinto tries to free his leg and advance position but Ast is retaining full guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Romeu Pinto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Ast being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ast is defended easily by Romeu Pinto. Romeu Pinto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ast was well out of range. Poor timing from Romeu Pinto. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Romeu Pinto closes the distance and clinches. Romeu Pinto gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ast makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bred Ast dominated that second round. That's time! Ast's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Romeu Pinto misses with an uppercut. Ast goes for a double leg but Romeu Pinto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Romeu Pinto continues to drive forward. Romeu Pinto tries to clinch but Ast moves out of range. Romeu Pinto moves into the clinch successfully.
Romeu Pinto wants a takedown.
Ast jumps guard and drags Romeu Pinto to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Romeu Pinto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Romeu Pinto trying to control but Ast is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Romeu Pinto preventing the sweep. Ast controlling Romeu Pinto's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Romeu Pinto is looking to stand up but Ast won't let him. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Romeu Pinto wants to control from the top but Ast keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Romeu Pinto swings for the body but Ast moves out of range.
Ast changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Romeu Pinto tries to avoid it but Ast manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Romeu Pinto to the ground. Romeu Pinto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Romeu Pinto throws out a loose jab but Ast uses good head movement to avoid it. Ast will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bred Ast. That's going to take a lot out of him. Romeu Pinto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ast.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ast tries to sprawl but Romeu Pinto drives through with a takedown into half guard. Romeu Pinto is looking to take a break and control but Ast is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Romeu Pinto lands strikes from half guard. Ast is staying active underneath Romeu Pinto, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Ast is trying to maintain the position but Romeu Pinto is very close to passing his half guard. Romeu Pinto passes to full mount! Romeu Pinto is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ast can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Romeu Pinto working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Romeu Pinto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ast is looking to escape. Romeu Pinto landing strikes from the mount and Ast is in trouble! Romeu Pinto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Ast tries to hold on but Romeu Pinto pushes him away. Ast defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Romeu Pinto. Romeu Pinto cracks Ast with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Romeu Pinto swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ast is now in Romeu Pinto's guard. A big mistake from Romeu Pinto there, giving up the dominant position! Ast decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Romeu Pinto, up you get! Ast thumps Romeu Pinto with a low kick. Ast is looking to wear down Romeu Pinto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. A momentary lapse in concentration from Ast enables Romeu Pinto to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ast manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Romeu Pinto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ast manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Romeu Pinto has Ast in his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Romeu Pinto trying to keep a closed guard but Ast is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Horacio Romeu Pinto. I think Romeu Pinto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29 Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horacio Romeu Pinto!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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