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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Del Oeste (ranked 1084 p4p, 145 weight class) and Bobby Baccalieri (ranked 1454 p4p, 193 weight class). Del Oeste comes to the cage accompanied by Coming Home. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bobby Baccalieri was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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191 lbs
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196 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
World class 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
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Del Oeste!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Baccalieri!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Oeste shoots in and drives through. Baccalieri sprawls well.
Baccalieri let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Baccalieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Del Oeste.
Del Oeste shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Baccalieri does it's job there.
Baccalieri loads up on a big right hand but Del Oeste slips the punch.
Baccalieri has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Del Oeste is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Baccalieri throws a jab but it's blocked by Del Oeste.
A big right from Baccalieri misses.
Del Oeste misses with a body punch
and Baccalieri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baccalieri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Del Oeste closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Del Oeste lands in his opponent's guard.
Del Oeste throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Del Oeste throwing strikes but missing.
Baccalieri is pulling down on Del Oeste's head. It's preventing any offense from Del Oeste, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Baccalieri has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Del Oeste wants to control from the top but Baccalieri keeps moving.
Del Oeste advances to half guard.
Del Oeste is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Del Oeste is working for a kimura but Baccalieri is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Del Oeste throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Baccalieri is refusing to be controlled, as Del Oeste sits in half guard.
Del Oeste stops Baccalieri from getting back to his feet.
Baccalieri controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Del Oeste is working for a kimura but Baccalieri is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste prevents Baccalieri from improving his position.
Del Oeste lands with a punch from half guard.
Baccalieri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Del Oeste is working away from the top position though.
Del Oeste is trying to control. Baccalieri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Del Oeste is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Baccalieri still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Baccalieri has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Del Oeste is looking to regain half guard here but Baccalieri keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri is looking to take a break and control but Del Oeste is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baccalieri decides to stand back up. Baccalieri steps back and let's Del Oeste get back to his feet.
Baccalieri throws a hook but Del Oeste blocks it.
Baccalieri cracks Del Oeste with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Baccalieri misses with a wild body shot.
Baccalieri connects with a body shot that sends Del Oeste's belly button to the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Del Oeste will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baccalieri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Del Oeste.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Del Oeste. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Del Oeste tries for a takedown but Baccalieri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baccalieri lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Baccalieri dominated that round.
That's time! Del Oeste's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Baccalieri sizes up Del Oeste with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A lazy left from Baccalieri finds it's target.
Del Oeste slips a straight right by Baccalieri.
Del Oeste gets a double leg takedown into Baccalieri's guard.
We've been hearing that Del Oeste has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Baccalieri wants to get back to his feet but Del Oeste is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Del Oeste is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Baccalieri wants to stand and escape but Del Oeste is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baccalieri looking to control.
Del Oeste drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Baccalieri dives on top into guard.
Del Oeste throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Del Oeste is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baccalieri is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baccalieri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Baccalieri wants to control from the top but Del Oeste keeps moving.
Del Oeste working a defensive guard here.
Del Oeste is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baccalieri wants to get up but he can't break Del Oeste's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Baccalieri stands up from Del Oeste's guard - Baccalieri perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Del Oeste connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baccalieri leaves Del Oeste with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Del Oeste throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Baccalieri counter with a right hand.
Del Oeste fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baccalieri is out of range.
Del Oeste throws a combination that misses
enabling Baccalieri to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryan Del Oeste seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Del Oeste lands.
Del Oeste slips a jab from Baccalieri.
Del Oeste shoots in looking for a takedown but Baccalieri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Del Oeste's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Del Oeste is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Del Oeste is rocked!
Bobby Baccalieri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baccalieri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Del Oeste misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baccalieri.
Baccalieri might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste shoots in but Baccalieri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Del Oeste. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Del Oeste lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baccalieri circles away quickly and effectively.
Del Oeste goes for a double leg but Baccalieri avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baccalieri continues to drive forward.
Del Oeste tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baccalieri was well out of range. Poor timing from Del Oeste.
Baccalieri misses with a left hand
and Del Oeste counters with a shoot takedown. Baccalieri fights it but they end up in guard.
Del Oeste looking to sit in guard and control but Baccalieri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Del Oeste working for a triangle but Baccalieri defends it easily.
Baccalieri controlling from the top position.
Del Oeste is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baccalieri defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baccalieri is aware though and is defending well.
Del Oeste being controlled here, momentarily.
Del Oeste working for a triangle but Baccalieri defends it easily.
Baccalieri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby Baccalieri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Del Oeste walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Baccalieri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oh Del Oeste is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A swing and a miss from Baccalieri.
Del Oeste changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Baccalieri connects with a single shot there.
Del Oeste lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Del Oeste misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Del Oeste throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baccalieri lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Del Oeste.
A counter left hand to the body from Del Oeste misses its target.
Baccalieri gets caught flat footed, as Del Oeste shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Del Oeste seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baccalieri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Baccalieri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Del Oeste strikes from his own guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Oeste is looking for a triangle but Baccalieri pushes his legs off easily.
Baccalieri passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Del Oeste manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Baccalieri wants to get up but he can't break Del Oeste's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Del Oeste is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baccalieri defends well.
Del Oeste has his foot on Baccalieri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baccalieri works his way back into a safe position though.
Baccalieri postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Baccalieri wants to get up but he can't break Del Oeste's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Del Oeste has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baccalieri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baccalieri is stalling in the full guard.
Del Oeste has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baccalieri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baccalieri is looking to stand up but Del Oeste won't let him.
Bobby Baccalieri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Del Oeste slips a jab from Baccalieri.
Baccalieri throws a good cross that connects.
Del Oeste looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baccalieri throws a jab when Del Oeste was well out of range.
Del Oeste staying out of range there.
Del Oeste has his takedown stuffed
and Baccalieri counters with a nice uppercut.
Baccalieri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Del Oeste sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baccalieri throws a looping overhand right but Del Oeste ducks down to avoid it.
Del Oeste shoots for a double leg takedown but Baccalieri sprawls well. He's pushed Del Oeste's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baccalieri looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Oeste is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baccalieri connects with a crisp jab.
Del Oeste displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baccalieri throws out the jab.
Baccalieri with a hook.
Del Oeste lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Oeste is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baccalieri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Del Oeste. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Del Oeste shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baccalieri counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Del Oeste is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baccalieri.
Baccalieri lands the left hand.
Baccalieri throws a hook to the side of Del Oeste's head but Del Oeste sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Del Oeste swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Del Oeste misses the body punch
letting Baccalieri counter with a right hand.
Del Oeste shoots for a takedown but Baccalieri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ryan Del Oeste has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baccalieri lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Baccalieri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Baccalieri 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Baccalieri!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby Baccalieri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Ryan Del Oeste spoke after the fight, saying 'Tomorrow I'll be back in camp training, getting better than ever. Then I will come back and show what I am really made of.'.
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