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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Roza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogdan Wasilcov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roza is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Bogdan Wasilcov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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163 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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160 lbs
5 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Roza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bogdan Wasilcov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wasilcov shoots in for a takedown but Roza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wasilcov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Wasilcov instigates a clinch.
Wasilcov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wasilcov has had enough of the clinch but Roza keeps him there for the moment.
Roza controlling the action here for a moment.
Roza ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Roza no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roza keeping full guard, as Wasilcov tries to pass.
Roza trying to control the position here.
Wasilcov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasilcov wants to control from the top but Roza keeps moving.
Bogdan Wasilcov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wasilcov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Roza pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Roza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasilcov fails with the takedown
and Wasilcov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Justin Roza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Wasilcov.
Roza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Roza looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Roza is pressing down on Wasilcov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wasilcov is holding on for now.
Wasilcov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roza is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasilcov tries to roll over but Roza keeps him under control.
Roza prevents Wasilcov from standing back up.
Roza keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bogdan Wasilcov.
Wasilcov tries to clinch but Roza moves away
and Roza counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roza stalling.
Roza'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 crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Roza 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.
Wasilcov tries for a takedown but Roza circles away easily
and Roza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wasilcov shoots in for a double leg but Roza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wasilcov.
Justin Roza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Wasilcov.
Roza scores with a nice head shot.
Roza shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wasilcov wants to sweep here but Roza controlling him for the moment.
Roza is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roza is pushing down on Wasilcov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wasilcov is fighting to maintain full guard but Roza has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wasilcov tries to get to full guard but Roza has control of the leg.
Roza performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Justin Roza just wasn't active enough.
Wasilcov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roza counters with a left and a right that stings Wasilcov.
Bogdan Wasilcov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wasilcov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wasilcov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roza controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roza tries to free his leg and advance position but Wasilcov is retaining full guard.
Wasilcov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Roza advances position into side control!
Wasilcov can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roza is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wasilcov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wasilcov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wasilcov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roza sprawls well. Roza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wasilcov gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Roza dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Roza fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wasilcov to the ground. Roza is now in Wasilcov's guard.
Wasilcov trying to keep a closed guard but Roza is proving a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Roza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasilcov is being controlled here.
Wasilcov regains half guard.
Roza is taking a breather. Wasilcov 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wasilcov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Wasilcov or perhaps it was just good defense by Roza which made him look bad.
Horrible takedown by Wasilcov or perhaps it was just good defense by Roza which made him look bad.
Wasilcov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wasilcov with a poor takedown
letting Roza counter with a right hand.
Justin Roza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Wasilcov.
Wasilcov ducks right into an uppercut from Roza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roza circles away from the clinch attempt
and Roza counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Wasilcov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wasilcov closes the distance but Roza moves to the side
and Roza counters with a series of strikes. Wasilcov will be more careful next time no doubt.
No luck for Roza with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wasilcov wants to clinch.
Justin Roza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wasilcov with a poor takedown
and Roza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wasilcov wants to clinch
and Roza counters with a left and a right that stings Wasilcov.
Wasilcov moves to clinch but Roza breaks away
and Roza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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 Justin Roza.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roza, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Roza!
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hype
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FIGHT
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