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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ein Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilio Del Geno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Geno has chosen Santino Marella - La Vittoria as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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145 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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159 cm
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146 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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TWGC Champion
Basic striking
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ein Stein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emilio Del Geno!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stein misses with a left hand
and Del Geno counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Del Geno in particular looking to stall.
Stein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stein tries to get to full guard but Del Geno has control of the leg.
Del Geno seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stein actively working from the bottom here.
Del Geno looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Geno takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein manages to get to full guard.
Stein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Del Geno looking to pass the guard.
Del Geno has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Del Geno trying to control the position from guard on top but Stein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stein looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Del Geno wants to control from the top but Stein keeps moving.
Del Geno stands and throws Stein's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stein is not content to let Del Geno control the position.
Del Geno working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Del Geno fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Del Geno wants to control but Stein is keeping him busy.
Stein is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Del Geno's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Del Geno is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Geno is keen to just control but Stein is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein wants to improve his position but Del Geno is controlling well.
Del Geno is stalling here. Stein is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Del Geno seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stein has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Stein trying to control the action but Del Geno is working from the bottom.
Del Geno tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Del Geno is not content to let Stein control the position.
Del Geno seems a little lost for a moment, as Stein dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein trying to control the action but Del Geno is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Del Geno's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Del Geno regains half guard.
Del Geno tries to get to full guard but Stein has control of the leg.
Stein stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ein Stein wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Del Geno checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Del Geno dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stein moves into range and connects with a jab.
Del Geno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stein's waist but Stein gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Del Geno off to one side.
Del Geno walks into a jab.
Del Geno shoots in but Stein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stein misses with a body shot.
Stein has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stein.
Del Geno blocks a body shot from Stein.
Stein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein misses with some punches.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein has Del Geno pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stein tries a body shot but Del Geno blocks it.
Stein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Del Geno shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stein sprawls well. Stein wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Del Geno gets slowly back to his feet.
Ein Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emilio Del Geno.
Stein swings for the body but Del Geno moves out of range.
Nice shot by Stein.
Del Geno with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stein makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stein gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein is trying to control the position but Del Geno postures up.
Del Geno passes Stein's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stein is not content to let Del Geno control the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Del Geno working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stein looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Del Geno is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Stein keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Del Geno is nestled in close to Stein, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Del Geno not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Geno throws a strike but Stein avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Stein has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Del Geno wants to pass the guard but Stein is keeping the position.
Del Geno trying to control but Stein is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Del Geno manages to get himself to full guard.
Del Geno is trying to keep Stein in close.
Stein passes Del Geno's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stein perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Geno wants to improve his position but Stein is controlling well.
Del Geno is pressing down on Stein's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Del Geno controls Stein momentarily but Stein frees himself.
Del Geno working a defensive guard but Stein passes into half guard.
Del Geno is looking to improve his position.
Del Geno is staying active underneath Stein, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein prevents Del Geno from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Del Geno slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stein is stalling in the full guard.
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 Ein Stein 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. This is the final round!
Del Geno changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stein tries to avoid it but Del Geno manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stein to the ground. Stein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Del Geno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Del Geno misses with a looping left.
Stein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Del Geno closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stein circles away.
Ein Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emilio Del Geno.
Stein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Del Geno at a distance.
Stein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stein misses with a body shot.
Emilio Del Geno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Geno gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stein scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein has closed the distance and engaged Del Geno in a clinch.
Stein breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Geno misses with a takedown attempt - Stein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Del Geno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from Stein. Those never looked like landing.
Stein scores with a kick to the body.
Del Geno looking to score a takedown here. Stein is defending well but Del Geno drives through and ends up in Stein's guard.
Stein is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Del Geno defends well.
Stein looking to control.
Stein looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Del Geno controlling from the top position.
Del Geno wants to control from the top but Stein keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stein looking for a guillotine here but Del Geno defends easily.
Del Geno wants to control from the top but Stein keeps moving.
Del Geno is working Stein over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Del Geno not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Del Geno is aware though and is defending well.
Del Geno pushes down on Stein's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stein actively working from the bottom here.
Stein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Del Geno winds up and cracks Stein with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Del Geno is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Del Geno thows a huge punch but Stein dodges it nicely.
Emilio Del Geno has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein is looking for a sweep. Del Geno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Del Geno is looking to advance position but Stein won't allow it.
Del Geno is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stein doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Del Geno.
Del Geno has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Del Geno working away from the top, dropping strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Del Geno lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stein hang on?
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 Ein Stein.
I think Stein has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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