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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
UnderGround FC 14
Date: Jul 05, 2019 |
#R1# Romeu Pinto jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romeu Pinto circles away quickly and effectively. Romeu Pinto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Nice sprawl there from Bell as Romeu Pinto shoots in. Bell cracks Romeu Pinto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Bell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Romeu Pinto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bell throws out the jab. Bell throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2# and Romeu Pinto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Romeu Pinto throwing strikes from guard but Bell blocks nicely. Romeu Pinto connects with a couple of short punches. Bell controlling Romeu Pinto's posture. Romeu Pinto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1# Romeu Pinto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Romeu Pinto is working Bell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Bell wants to stand but Romeu Pinto is controlling the position. Romeu Pinto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Romeu Pinto postures up in Bell's guard and throws a big left but Bell blocks it. Romeu Pinto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Bell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Romeu Pinto trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Romeu Pinto stops Bell from standing up. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Bell misses with a leg kick. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Bell pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Romeu Pinto back to the cage. Bell follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Bell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. As Bell backs off Romeu Pinto throws a huge counter combo but Bell manages to avoid it all. Bell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Bell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Romeu Pinto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bell with a body shot. Bell throws a leg kick but Romeu Pinto sees it coming and checks it nicely. Bell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bell misses with a few strikes there.
Bell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bell throws a jab when Romeu Pinto was well out of range. Romeu Pinto flicks out a counter leg kick but Bell steps away. Bell throws a low kick but Romeu Pinto moves out of range easily. Romeu Pinto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. A low kick from Bell is predictable there #TD2# and Romeu Pinto counters with a single leg into guard. Bell didn't expect that. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rowan Bell dominated that round. 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. #R2# Romeu Pinto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bell looks to land a left hand but Romeu Pinto moved out of range nicely. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romeu Pinto! But no joy. Bell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Romeu Pinto under the eye. Bell throws a poor cross that misses
and Romeu Pinto counters with a left to the body. #TD2# Romeu Pinto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Romeu Pinto scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bell to see if he's OK. Romeu Pinto wants to control but Bell is keeping him busy. Romeu Pinto wants to take a breather but Bell manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Romeu Pinto. Bell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Romeu Pinto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1# A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bell holds on and takes a little breather. Romeu Pinto landing some decent shots from guard. Bell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Romeu Pinto works over Bell with some ground and pound from guard. Romeu Pinto looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Romeu Pinto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard. Bell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2# Bell wants to stand up but Romeu Pinto has a hold of him and won't allow it. Romeu Pinto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bell's back! Romeu Pinto doesn't have the hooks in and Bell manages to turn into his guard.
Romeu Pinto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Romeu Pinto can do anything to dispel that myth. Romeu Pinto wants to sweep but no luck. Romeu Pinto is trying to keep Bell in close.
Bell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Bell looking to pass the guard. Romeu Pinto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bell is one step ahead there. 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 Rowan Bell will probably get the nod. 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Romeu Pinto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Bell counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Bell motions for Romeu Pinto to come forward. Bell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romeu Pinto circles away quickly and effectively. Romeu Pinto avoids the head kick by Bell.
Romeu Pinto shoots for a takedown but Bell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Rowan Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bell misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bell fails to land with a series of punches.
Bell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romeu Pinto paws at him with a jab and circles away. Romeu Pinto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bell with a body shot.#T1# Bell tries to bum rush Romeu Pinto with a series of wild strikes but Romeu Pinto uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Romeu Pinto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Bell misses with a straight left. Romeu Pinto slips under a jab. Romeu Pinto with the counter takedown but Bell avoids it easily. Romeu Pinto slips a jab and a cross from Bell.
Bell throws a nice outside leg kick. Romeu Pinto has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. A combination from Bell does no damage. Jab, jab by Bell - just one landing. A shot to the body from Bell misses #KD2# and Romeu Pinto counters with a crisp one two that drops Bell! Romeu Pinto thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bell to his feet! Bell is in big trouble! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bell stuns Romeu Pinto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Romeu Pinto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Romeu Pinto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2##TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Romeu Pinto. Romeu Pinto sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bell is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romeu Pinto can do to turn this around? Romeu Pinto throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Bell managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Romeu Pinto.
Bell is trying to get back to his feet. Romeu Pinto cracks Bell with an elbow. That is naaassty. Sloppy strikes there by Romeu Pinto. Romeu Pinto works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Romeu Pinto is putting a hurting on Bell here, landing some big shots from side control. Rowan Bell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC2# Bell is rocked! Bell taking a bit of punishment here - Romeu Pinto scoring with strikes. Horacio Romeu Pinto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Oh Bell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! A big shot lands for Romeu Pinto! That's hurt Bell! Will he recover? Romeu Pinto fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horacio Romeu Pinto!
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Event:
UFC WNF 2
Date: Jun 05, 2019 |
#R1# Tucker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Romeu Pinto pinned against the cage. Romeu Pinto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Tucker shoots and misses and Romeu Pinto counters with a nice uppercut. Tucker shoots in for a takedown but Romeu Pinto shows good takedown defense. Horacio Romeu Pinto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lindsay Tucker. Tucker shoots in and drives through. Romeu Pinto sprawls well.#TD# Romeu Pinto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Tucker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Romeu Pinto pulls his head out easily. Romeu Pinto scores with a couple of good hammerfists. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Romeu Pinto is looking to take a break and control but Tucker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Tucker looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Romeu Pinto wants to take a breather but Tucker is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Tucker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Romeu Pinto pulls his head out easily. Romeu Pinto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1##SUB2# Tucker looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Romeu Pinto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Tucker taking some punishment here, with Romeu Pinto in his half guard. Romeu Pinto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tucker on the ground. Romeu Pinto looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Romeu Pinto prevents Tucker from improving his position.#SUB2# Tucker looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Tucker looks winded! Nice strikes from Romeu Pinto there. Romeu Pinto is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Romeu Pinto working over Tucker with some ground and pound. Tucker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Tucker is staying active underneath Romeu Pinto, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Tucker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2# Tucker actively working from the bottom here.#T2# Romeu Pinto content to control rather than advance. Romeu Pinto's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tucker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Romeu Pinto scores with a couple of nice shots. Tucker taking some punishment here, with Romeu Pinto in his half guard. #ROC# Tucker is rocked!#SUB2# Tucker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Romeu Pinto pulls his head out easily. Romeu Pinto winds up and cracks Tucker with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Tucker is still in real trouble! Can Romeu Pinto finish him? Tucker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. This has been an exciting period of action! Romeu Pinto lands a big elbow - Tucker is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Romeu Pinto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horacio Romeu Pinto!
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Event:
UFC WNF 1
Date: May 15, 2019 |
#R1# The Scorpion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Romeu Pinto half committed to a counter leg kick. The Scorpion misses with a head kick.
The Scorpion is looking to clinch. Romeu Pinto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Scorpion. Romeu Pinto quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. The Scorpion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Romeu Pinto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Scorpion somewhat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Romeu Pinto swats away the attempt to clinch by The Scorpion. The Scorpion misses with a takedown attempt - Romeu Pinto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Horacio Romeu Pinto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Syd The Scorpion.#T1# Romeu Pinto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Nice takedown defense from Romeu Pinto. No joy for The Scorpion on that attempt. Romeu Pinto attempts a counter takedown but The Scorpion avoids it well and moves away. The Scorpion shoots in and drives through. Romeu Pinto sprawls well. The Scorpion shoots in looking for a takedown but Romeu Pinto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Scorpion's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. The Scorpion closes the distance but Romeu Pinto moves to the side #TD# and Romeu Pinto counters with a shoot takedown. The Scorpion fights it but they end up in guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Romeu Pinto chips away with some ground and pound. The Scorpion controls Romeu Pinto momentarily but Romeu Pinto frees himself. #T2# Romeu Pinto chips away with some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Romeu Pinto's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Romeu Pinto lands a couple of elbows. The Scorpion keeping moving, preventing Romeu Pinto from controlling successfully. Romeu Pinto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Scorpion's head. Romeu Pinto controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Romeu Pinto trying to control but The Scorpion is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Romeu Pinto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Romeu Pinto dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##TD2# The Scorpion looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Romeu Pinto tries to land a sweep but no joy. The Scorpion is looking to stand up but Romeu Pinto won't let him. The Scorpion seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Romeu Pinto is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Relentless Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. Romeu Pinto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Romeu Pinto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Scorpion works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1# Romeu Pinto with a nice head shot there. Romeu Pinto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. The Scorpion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romeu Pinto. Romeu Pinto preventing the sweep. Romeu Pinto lands a couple of decent looking shots. Romeu Pinto connects with a couple of short punches. Romeu Pinto controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Romeu Pinto lands a couple of elbows. Romeu Pinto tries to free his leg and advance position but The Scorpion is retaining full guard. Romeu Pinto landing some decent shots from guard. Romeu Pinto trying to control the position from guard on top but The Scorpion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# The Scorpion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Romeu Pinto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Romeu Pinto cracks The Scorpion with a solid left hand. Romeu Pinto sitting in guard here, content to control. Romeu Pinto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. The Scorpion being controlled here, momentarily. The Scorpion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Romeu Pinto is one step ahead there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Romeu Pinto's corner. There ya go! There ya go! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Romeu Pinto dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# The Scorpion shoots in and drives through. Romeu Pinto sprawls well. The Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romeu Pinto swats him away and circles back towards the center. Romeu Pinto is looking to counter punch. The Scorpion looks to land a combination but Romeu Pinto avoids it well. Romeu Pinto tries to counter with a takedown but The Scorpion is quick to defend against it. Romeu Pinto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2# and The Scorpion holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC# Romeu Pinto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# The Scorpion gets a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Romeu Pinto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Scorpion gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Romeu Pinto blocks the elbow strike.
#T1# The Scorpion drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Scorpion throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romeu Pinto blocks it with crossed arms. Romeu Pinto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Scorpion can do to turn this around? The Scorpion wants to get back to striking at distance but Romeu Pinto won't allow it.
The Scorpion is trying to push Romeu Pinto away but Romeu Pinto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Syd The Scorpion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The Scorpion prevents a body shot from Romeu Pinto. The Scorpion is defending well against a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horacio Romeu Pinto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Romeu Pinto is trying to trip The Scorpion. He has hold of a leg but The Scorpion is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Romeu Pinto persists though and gets the takedown into guard. The Scorpion looking to control but Romeu Pinto passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Romeu Pinto lands a nice short elbow.#T2# Romeu Pinto tries to pass to full mount but The Scorpion defends it. Romeu Pinto is working hard here to advance position. The Scorpion is looking to escape. Romeu Pinto scoring with strikes to the body and head. The Scorpion moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Romeu Pinto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Romeu Pinto won't allow The Scorpion to sweep him here. Horacio Romeu Pinto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The Scorpion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Romeu Pinto controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Horacio Romeu Pinto. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Romeu Pinto, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horacio Romeu Pinto! Syd The Scorpion was interviewed post fight and said 'Hymie delivers in Pawnee this message to a confused and stunned crowd.."I might be bleeding, But I'm still breathing, You might hate me, But you can't break me..you pussy bitch motherfuckers..Come and get me." Thank you.'.
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Event:
Friday Night Fights lV
Date: Apr 19, 2019 |
#R1# Romeu Pinto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Daugherty lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2# It looks like Horacio Romeu Pinto has been cut. Daugherty misses with a lunging right hand
and Romeu Pinto counters with a lovely straight right hand! Romeu Pinto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL# Romeu Pinto instigates a clinch. Romeu Pinto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Romeu Pinto can't find room to land a body shot as Daugherty controls the action.
Good body shot from Daugherty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Romeu Pinto manages to break the clinch.
Romeu Pinto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Daugherty fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Romeu Pinto square on the jaw! Damn, Romeu Pinto is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Daugherty! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, John Daugherty made sure he mentioned Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Friday Night Fights llI
Date: Apr 05, 2019 |
#R1##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD# Tormenta gets control of Romeu Pinto's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tormenta will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Romeu Pinto with a flurry of punches that miss. Tormenta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Romeu Pinto manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB# Tormenta drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Tormenta seems to have locked his on tight now - Romeu Pinto screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Tormenta, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Fray Tormenta! Fray Tormenta decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Friday Night Fights
Date: Mar 22, 2019 |
#R1# Romeu Pinto swats away the attempt to clinch by The Nigerian. Romeu Pinto feints the counter takedown. The Nigerian swings widly with a right hand
and Romeu Pinto counters with a body kick. Romeu Pinto walks into a stiff left hand from The Nigerian. The Nigerian throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2# and Romeu Pinto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Romeu Pinto told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. 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. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Romeu Pinto's corner. There ya go! There ya go! The Nigerian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Romeu Pinto stands and throws The Nigerian's legs to the side, diving into side control. The Nigerian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. The Nigerian takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Romeu Pinto controls the position. It looks like Romeu Pinto might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Romeu Pinto scores with a couple of short elbows. The Nigerian throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
#T1# The Nigerian takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Romeu Pinto is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Romeu Pinto content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. The Nigerian taking punishment in the form of punches.
Romeu Pinto in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2# Romeu Pinto is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. The Nigerian is trying to escape and Romeu Pinto transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and The Nigerian is forced to tap! Nice work there by Romeu Pinto! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Horacio Romeu Pinto!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2019 |
#R1# 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.#T1# 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.#TD2# 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. #T2##SUB2# 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. #T3# 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. #REF3# 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. #T4# 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. #TD2# 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! #R2# 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.#T1# 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
#CL# 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.#BC2# Romeu Pinto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ast lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2# 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.
#CL# 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.#T3# 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. #TD2# 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.#T4# 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. #REF3# 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.#CL2# Romeu Pinto closes the distance and clinches.#TD2# Romeu Pinto gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES# 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! #R3# 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. #CL2# Romeu Pinto moves into the clinch successfully.
Romeu Pinto wants a takedown.
#TD# 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. #T1# 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. #REF3# 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.#T2##TD2# 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! #SUB2# 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.
#T3# 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. #SUB2# 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.
#T4##SUB2# 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! #SU# 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.#TD2# 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.#SUB2# 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.#REVR# 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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