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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Icaro Asas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vanden Plas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Icaro Asas has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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198 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Icaro Asas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vanden Plas!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Plas circles away.
Horrible takedown by Asas or perhaps it was just good defense by Plas which made him look bad.
Asas shoots in for a takedown but Plas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Icaro Asas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Plas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Asas somewhat.
Plas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Asas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Plas is trying to defend but Asas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Asas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Asas prevents Plas from improving his position.
Plas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Asas.
Asas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Asas working the head and body with strikes.
Plas wants to control but Asas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Asas thows a huge punch but Plas dodges it nicely.
Plas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Plas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Asas working the head and body with strikes.
Plas is trying to stand.
Asas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plas is looking to improve his position.
Plas is looking to escape.
Asas is looking for a kimura here.
Asas thows a huge punch but Plas dodges it nicely.
Asas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Plas's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plas wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Plas wants to get back to full guard.
Asas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Plas is trying desperately to improve position.
Plas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Asas.
Plas regains half guard.
Asas drops an elbow to the side of Plas's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Asas.
Plas holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Asas prevents Plas from improving his position.
Plas trying to hold on to Asas's head to control him but Asas postures up.
Asas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Plas tries to roll over but Asas keeps him under control.
Plas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Asas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Asas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Plas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Plas tries to kick Asas off but Asas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Asas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Plas is trying to control but can't.
Plas is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asas working the head and body with strikes.
Asas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Plas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Asas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Plas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Asas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Asas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Asas winds up and cracks Plas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Plas won't allow Asas to pass to mount.
Plas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Asas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Asas's back!
Plas has Asas's back but decides to stand back up... Obviously he fancies his chances in the standup department!
Asas walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Icaro Asas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Plas. No joy for Asas on that attempt.
Plas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Plas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Plas tries a head kick but it misses.
Asas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Plas's waist but Plas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Asas off to one side.
Asas slips a straight right by Plas.
Asas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plas connects with a solid leg kick.
Asas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Plas counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Icaro Asas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An inside leg kick lands from Plas.
Plas lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asas moves out of range of the body kick from Plas.
Asas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Plas sprawls well. Plas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Asas gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Plas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Plas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Asas.
Asas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Plas throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Plas. No joy for Asas on that attempt.
Plas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slapping body kick lands there for Plas.
Asas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Plas.
Icaro Asas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Both fighters circling a little - Plas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Asas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Plas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Plas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Plas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Plas misses with a low kick as Asas jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vanden Plas 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!
An inside leg kick lands from Plas.
Asas moves out of range of the body kick from Plas.
Asas has a takedown stuffed.
Asas has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Plas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Asas somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Icaro Asas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Asas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Plas defends it nicely.
Asas shoots and misses
and Plas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Asas shoots in for a double leg but Plas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plas throws a front kick that sends Asas stumbling back into the cage.
Plas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Icaro Asas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asas shoots in looking for a takedown. Plas tries to sprawl out of it but Asas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Plas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Plas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Asas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plas throws a low kick but Asas avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asas tries for a takedown but Plas circles away easily
and Plas counters with an outside leg kick.
Plas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Plas scoring well with a low kick there.
Asas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Asas shoots in but no luck this time.
Asas misses with a takedown
and Plas counters with a head kick that drops Asas to the mat! Asas scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Asas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from Plas.
Asas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Plas makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Asas really felt that one!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vanden Plas really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Plas cracks the inside of Asas's front leg.
Plas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Asas.
Plas lands a big head kick that sends Asas tumbling to the mat! Plas takes a step backwards and waves Asas back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Asas is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Plas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Asas's sensitive parts.
Plas feints and then cracks Asas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asas down.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Plas throws the kick towards the body but Asas avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Icaro Asas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Plas tries a head kick but it misses.
Plas scores with a spinning back kick!
Asas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plas lands a big head kick that sends Asas tumbling to the mat! Plas takes a step backwards and waves Asas back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Asas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Plas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Plas is looking to slow Asas down with leg kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Plas.
Asas seems to have got his legs back now.
Plas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asas. That did some damage!
Plas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Plas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vanden Plas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plas throws a sloppy head kick and Asas moves out of range easily.
Asas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Plas avoids it really well and circles away.
Asas shoots and misses
and Plas counters with a nice leg kick.
Plas lands a nice hook to Asas's body. Asas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Plas drops Asas with a beautiful combination! Asas stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Plas is looking for the KO!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asas feints and as Plas raises his hands in defense, Asas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Plas wants to stand but Asas is controlling the position.
Plas managing to control the position.
Plas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Asas is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Asas postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Plas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vanden Plas dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Asas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Asas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Plas's waist but Plas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Asas off to one side.
Asas fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asas on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asas shoots in but Plas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Icaro Asas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Plas throws a chopping leg kick but Asas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice takedown defense from Plas. No joy for Asas on that attempt.
No luck for Asas with that takedown attempt.
Vanden Plas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Asas is out of range.
Asas fails to land the takedown.
Asas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Asas has his takedown stuffed
and Plas counters with a head kick that drops Asas to the mat! Asas scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plas throws a head kick but Asas moves out of range.
Plas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Asas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Plas tries to avoid it but Asas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Plas to the ground. Plas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Asas with a poor takedown
and Plas counters with a leg kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Plas throws a leg kick which misses Asas's front leg but catches the back leg as Asas tries to avoid it.
Vanden Plas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asas circles away quickly and effectively.
Plas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Asas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Plas circles away.
Plas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Icaro Asas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asas shoots and misses
and Plas counters with a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Asas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vanden Plas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Plas 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Vanden Plas!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Vanden Plas!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Vanden Plas!
Vanden Plas wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Vanden Plas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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