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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Iron Vines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vines kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Where Dem Girls At. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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178 cm
23
180 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Iron Vines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Askren!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Askren throws a body punch but Vines moves out of range.
Askren is looking to clinch but Vines is avoiding it.
Askren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vines is trying hard to land a takedown here. Askren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Askren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Askren drives through and clinches with Vines against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Askren.
Askren throws a punch but it's blocked by Vines.
Vines blocks an uppercut.
Askren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Viness head.
Vines tries to pull guard but Askren won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iron Vines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askren misses with the head strike.
Askren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vines's elbow.
Askren pushes Vines back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Askren scores with a shot to the side of Vines's head.
Askren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren tries a body shot but Vines blocks it.
Vines pulls guard.
Vines can't keep his opponent in guard - Askren advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vines is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Askren pulls his head out easily.
Askren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vines keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Askren lands a nice short elbow.
Askren content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Askren takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Askren not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Askren trying to control from half guard but Vines is working away.
Askren thows a huge punch but Vines dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vines looking for submissions off his back.
Vines looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vines is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askren takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Askren wants to take a breather but Vines is having none of it.
Vines avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Askren.
Askren is keen to just control but Vines is a slippery customer.
Askren is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Askren is keen to just control but Vines is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vines is looking to control Askren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vines avoid being mounted?
Askren tries to pass to full mount but Vines defends it.
Askren prevents Vines from improving his position.
Askren is looking to take a break and control but Vines is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Askren is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Askren.
Askren thows a body shot but no joy.
Vines shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Askren defends it nicely.
John Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askren lands with a straight right. Vines didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren throws a hook but Vines avoids it easily.
Askren moves into the clinch.
Askren working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Askren can't find room to land a body shot as Vines controls the action.
A short uppercut from Askren.
Vines blocks an uppercut.
Askren tries to throw a body punch but Vines avoids it by throwing Askren back against the cage.
Askren misses with a body punch.
Askren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vines backwards.
Askren misses with a punch to the body.
Askren works on Vines's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vines tries for a takedown. No joy.
Askren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vines.
Vines blocks a body shot from Askren.
A short right from Askren.
A nice right hand lands inside from Askren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Askren dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Askren gets a takedown into half guard.
Askren lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Askren working the head and body with strikes.
Askren winds up and cracks Vines with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Askren wants to free his trapped foot but Vines is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vines actively working from the bottom here.
Askren with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vines is trying to control but can't.
Vines is pressing down on Askren's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren wants to control from the top but Vines keeps moving.
Askren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vines looking for a guillotine here but Askren defends easily.
Vines looking for a guillotine here but Askren defends easily.
Askren advances position into side control!
Askren working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Askren working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vines wants to control but Askren postures up.
Vines is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vines is working to avoid the ground and pound but Askren connects with a decent elbow.
Askren is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vines will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Vines is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Askren content to control rather than advance.
Vines is looking to control Askren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vines avoid being mounted?
Vines regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vines throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Askren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Askren is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vines is looking for a triangle but Askren pushes his legs off easily.
Vines looking to control.
Vines has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Askren is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Vines.
Askren landing a few strikes.
Askren laying and praying for a moment but Vines takes advantage and regains half guard.
Vines is pressing down on Askren's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Askren wants to control from the top but Vines keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren throws a big right hand that misses.
Vines is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren wants to control from the top but Vines keeps moving.
Vines is trying to keep Askren in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Askren fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Askren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Askren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vines manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Askren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Vines takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice takedown defense from Askren. No joy for Vines on that attempt.
Askren lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Askren rushes Vines and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vines tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vines fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iron Vines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vines is working for takedown but Askren is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vines fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Askren.
Askren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Askren.
Askren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Askren.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Askren.
A short body shot lands from Askren as the two fighters clinch.
Askren lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren stalling the fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Askren.
Askren lands a nice uppercut.
Askren pressing his opponent against the cage.
Askren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vines backwards.
Askren leaning his opponent against the cage.
Askren scores with a shoulder strike.
Askren pushes Vines back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Askren lands with a left to the head.
Askren lands a body punch.
Askren lands with a light punch inside.
John Askren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vines tries to pull guard but Askren holds him up against the cage and eventually Vines drops back down to his feet.
Askren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vines fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vines tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Askren just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vines fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vines tries to pull guard but Askren won't allow it.
Vines fails to pull guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Askren.
Askren lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Askren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vines drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Askren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vines jumps guard but Askren stands there with Vines around his waist. Vines gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Askren.
Askren struggles to land a body shot inside as Vines controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren lands a hook to the side of the head.
Askren lands a body punch.
Vines fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vines tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Askren smiles and moves away.
Askren is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vines rather than just go for the knockout.
Askren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vines moves away.
Askren blocks a head kick by Vines.
Iron Vines has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Askren is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vines's half guard.
Askren uses his free foot to push down on Vines's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vines.
Askren content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Askren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Askren has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Askren!
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energy
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hype
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