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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 09, 2021
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Roy.
Roy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vegas at a distance.
Roy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Roy backs off Vegas throws a huge counter combo but Roy manages to avoid it all.
Roy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vegas throws a leg kick
and Roy counters with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Roy.
Roy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut.
Vegas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vegas manages to avoid it.
Roy backing away here, and Vegas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Vegas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Roy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vegas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vegas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've been told by Roy's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Roy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vegas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roy throws a hook but Vegas blocks it.#CL2#
Vegas rushes Roy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Roy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vegas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roy lands with a left to the head.
Vegas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roy's efforts to push away.#BC#
Roy manages to break the clinch.
Vegas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Roy loads up on a big right hand but Vegas slips the punch.
Roy sets himself, and Vegas steps forward looking for the clinch! Roy avoids it this time.
A jab from Roy misses.
Vegas throws out a counter right but Roy avoids it with no problem.
Vegas tries to clinch but Roy moves away
and Roy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Vegas throws a chopping leg kick but Roy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Roy takes a swing at Vegas's ribcage but misses.
Vegas checks a leg kick.
Vegas tries to counter with a clinch but Roy shakes him off and moves away.
Roy thuds his shin into the meat of Vegas's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roy lands a really nice looking cross but Vegas seems unphased.
No joy there for Vegas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vegas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vegas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vegas falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Roy counter with a right hand. #ROC#Vegas is rocked!
Vegas takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Roy misses with a hook. Vegas ducked under it nicely.
Roy swats away the attempt to clinch by Vegas.
Roy is looking to counter punch.
Roy swats away the attempt to clinch by Vegas.
Roy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vegas was well out of range. Poor timing from Roy.
Roy misses with a wild body shot.
Vegas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vegas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vegas. #T4#
Roy misses with a straight right.
Roy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vegas throws out the jab.
Vegas throws a series of strikes that have Roy backpedaling.
Roy throws a leg kick but Vegas moved away.
Vegas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Roy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vegas tries to clinch up.
Nice shot by Roy.
Vegas is still on wobbly legs! Can Roy finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Johnny Vegas's cut even more.
Roy takes a swing at Vegas's ribcage but misses.
Vegas wants to counter the offense by Roy and move into the clinch position.
Vegas lunges at Roy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roy's hand.
Vegas seems to have recovered his senses.
Vegas tries to clinch but Roy moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Roy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
That's time! Roy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Vegas throws a low kick but Roy moves out of range easily.
Vegas closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and Roy counters with a crisp right hand that drops Vegas! Roy lets Vegas back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Vegas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roy misses with a hook
and Vegas counters with a good low kick that Roy was not able to check. #CL2#
Vegas rushes Roy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roy tries to break the clinch but Vegas is controlling the position.
Roy blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roy blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Roy fails to land.
Roy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
Roy gets through Vegas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roy blocking some punches. #T1#
Roy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Roy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Vegas. #BC#
Roy manages to break the clinch.
Vegas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vegas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roy.
As Roy backs off Vegas throws a huge counter combo but Roy manages to avoid it all.
Vegas keeps Roy at a distance using the push kick.
Roy misses the shot to the body.
Vegas tries to clinch up.
Vegas misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Roy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Vegas clinches with his opponent.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Roy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roy blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Roy working aggressively here.
Roy with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Roy breaks from the clinch.
Vegas throws an overhand right that lands on Roy's shoulder, as Roy tries to avoid the shot.
Vegas just misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Vegas throws a jab but it's blocked by Roy.
An attempted straight right counter from Roy misses the target.
Roy lands a right hook to the body.
Roy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vegas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vegas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Roy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vegas.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Roy there.
Vegas misses with a leg kick
and Roy counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Vegas clinches with his opponent.
Roy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#The cut above Johnny Vegas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vegas lands a right hand.
Vegas blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Vegas - that landed with a thud.
Vegas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roy scores with a shot to the side of Vegas's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vegas.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Roy.
Roy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Roy blocks a body shot from Vegas.
Vegas misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Roy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roy throws a right hand that misses
and Vegas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vegas takes a swing at Roy's ribcage but misses.
Roy misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Vegas.
Roy swings for the body but Vegas moves out of range.
Roy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vegas connects with a right hand. Roy shakes it off.
Roy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roy slips a straight right by Vegas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rob Roy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Roy. Vegas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vegas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Roy digs a good body shot into Vegas's ribs.
Roy misses with a straight right.
Roy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vegas finds it's way round the side to connect with Roy's head.
Roy lands with an overhand left.
Roy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vegas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Roy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vegas scrambles back to his feet.
Vegas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Roy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vegas can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Roy tries to keep at a distance but Vegas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vegas misses with the head strike. #T1#
Roy blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Roy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Roy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vegas thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Vegas forces Roy back against the cage and clinches.
Roy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roy prevents a body shot from Vegas.
Roy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vegas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Roy avoiding damage.
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Roy.
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnny Vegas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on Roy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Roy blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Vegas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roy.
Vegas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnny Vegas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roy.
Roy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vegas has him pressed against the cage.
Roy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vegas misses with a body punch.
Roy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vegass head. #BC#
Roy manages to break the clinch.
Roy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Roy throws a body shot but no joy.
Roy loads up on a big right hand but Vegas slips the punch.
Vegas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roy.
Vegas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vegas throws a lazy uppercut
and Roy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rob Roy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roy lands a jab to the nose.
Vegas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roy was well out of range. Poor timing from Vegas.
A jab from Vegas misses.
Roy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Roy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Vegas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vegas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vegas looks to land a left hand but Roy moved out of range nicely.
Roy dips to his left and cracks Vegas with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vegas. Vegas obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Roy misses.
Roy scores with a hook to the body. Vegas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That kick from Vegas tenderised Roy's leg. Roy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Roy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Roy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

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 Rob Roy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roy, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rob Roy!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 15, 2021
#R1#
Roy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roy defending well as Vegas loads up on a big left hand.
Roy is looking for the big counter here.
Roy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vegas throws a jab but it's blocked by Roy.
Roy throws a body kick that misses
and Vegas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roy takes one on the button.
Vegas is looking to chop away at Roy's legs.
Roy looks to score with a jab to the body but Vegas is just out of range.
Roy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Roy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy misses with a low kick.
Vegas throws a hook but Roy avoids it easily.#T1#
Roy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vegas with a jab.
Roy misses with a hook
and Vegas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roy thinking.
Vegas tries a low kick but Roy avoids it.
Roy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roy misses the shot to the body.
Vegas moves in looking to clinch but Roy pushes him off.
Roy flicks out a counter leg kick but Vegas steps away.
Vegas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Roy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vegas scrambles back to his feet.
Vegas connects with a jab.
Vegas throws out a leg kick but Roy moves out of range and Vegas only half commits.
Vegas misses with a hook. Roy ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Roy loads up on a big right hand but Vegas slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Vegas misses the target.#KD2#
Roy lands a big head kick that sends Vegas tumbling to the mat! Roy takes a step backwards and waves Vegas back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Vegas is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roy connects with an inside leg kick.
Oh Vegas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vegas misses with an uppercut. Roy saw that one coming.
Roy steps in with a hook that catches Vegas right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Roy follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Vegas looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Roy!

 

Event: SYN Perpetuum     
Date:   Aug 15, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Zeus misses
and Vegas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zeus's knee momentarily.
Zeus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zeus lands a head shot.
Vegas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Davy Jones' Locker in the buildup to the fight.
Vegas walks into a jab.
Vegas misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Zeus - just one landing.
Zeus misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Vegas counter with a right hand.
Zeus misses with a left hand #KD#
and Vegas counters with a crisp one two that drops Zeus! Vegas thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Zeus to his feet! Zeus is in big trouble!#ROC#Zeus is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zeus misses with a right hand
and Vegas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zeus is still on wobbly legs! Can Vegas finish him?
Vegas ducks under a wild hook from Zeus.
Zeus seems to have recovered his senses.
Vegas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zeus.
Vegas ducks right into an uppercut from Zeus.
A cross from Zeus lands.#T1#
Zeus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2#Vegas is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut.
Zeus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vegas sprawls well. Vegas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zeus gets slowly back to his feet.
Oh Vegas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zeus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vegas throws the left hand but Zeus avoids the punch easily.
Vegas seems to have got his legs back now.
Zeus throws a jab but it's blocked by Vegas.
Zeus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zeus missing with a left hand there. Vegas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zeus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zeus misses with a body shot
and Vegas counters with a straight right hand.
Vegas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vegas sets himself, and Zeus steps forward looking for the clinch! Vegas avoids it this time.#T2#
Zeus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zeus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vegas.
Vegas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zeus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vegas scores with a leg kick.
Dredman Zeus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeus misses with a hook. Vegas ducked under it nicely.
Zeus misses the shot to the body.
Vegas throwing a counter right hand but Zeus manages to avoid it.
Zeus lands a lovely overhand right.
Zeus scores with a shot to the body.
Zeus scores with a jab to the body.
Zeus misses with a lunging right hand
and Vegas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zeus has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Zeus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zeus connects with a crisp jab.
Zeus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Zeus throws a poor cross that misses
and Zeus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zeus misses with a looping left.
Zeus misses the jab.
Vegas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zeus throws a lazy right hand but Vegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zeus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vegas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Vegas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vegas defending well as Zeus loads up on a big left hand.
Vegas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zeus manages to avoid it.
Zeus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vegas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Zeus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zeus throws a jab when Vegas was well out of range.
Zeus takes a swing at Vegas's ribcage but misses.
Vegas is looking to counter punch.
Vegas slips a jab and a cross from Zeus.
Zeus just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Vegas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Zeus slips a jab from Vegas.
Zeus misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Vegas to counter with a crisp jab.
Vegas swings for the body but Zeus moves out of range.
Zeus misses with a right hand
enabling Vegas to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vegas was well out of range. Poor timing from Zeus.
A jab from Zeus finds it's way through Vegas's defenses.
Zeus misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Vegas counters with a nice right hand that sends Zeus toppling to the canvas! Zeus scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Vegas finish him?!
Vegas takes one to the side of the head.
Zeus misses with a right hand #KD#
and Vegas counters with a nice right hand that sends Zeus toppling to the canvas! Zeus scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Vegas finish him?!
Zeus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vegas scores with a counter punch that sends Zeus to the canvas! Vegas smells blood - he's punishing Zeus with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Zeus has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Vegas!
A less than humble Johnny Vegas misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: Syn 697 Dog vs Toivonen + GDL     
Date:   Jul 04, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vegas takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut.#KD#
Baals lands a big head kick that sends Vegas tumbling to the mat! Baals takes a step backwards and waves Vegas back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Vegas is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for Baals.
Vegas is still on wobbly legs! Can Baals finish him?
Vegas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baals. That's going to slow Vegas down.
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!
Baals slips a straight right by Vegas.
Vegas walks straight into a right hand from Baals - that's dropped him! Baals jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Vegas from any more punishment! Vegas complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Harry Baals!
Harry Baals decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Syn 690 Magufuli vs Borjigin     
Date:   May 30, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vegas defends it nicely.
It seemed like Vegas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been hearing reports that Hero has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vegas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vegas lands with an overhand left.
Sloppy strikes from Hero. Those never looked like landing.
Vegas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vegas throws a looping overhand right but Hero ducks down to avoid it.
Vegas with a nice calf kick.
Vegas misses the shot to the body.
Vegas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vegas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hero takes one to the chin there.
Vegas throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Hero connects with a solid leg kick.
Hero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Vegas misses.
Vegas thumps Hero with a low kick.#T1#
Vegas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been informed that Vegas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hero throws a good cross that connects.
Vegas throws an overhand right that lands on Hero's shoulder, as Hero tries to avoid the shot.
Hero throws a jab when Vegas was well out of range.
Vegas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnny Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Hero tenderised Vegas's leg. Vegas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vegas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hero scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vegas just misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas ducks right into an uppercut from Hero.
Vegas's corner calls for a 1-2. Vegas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vegas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnny Vegas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hero motions for Vegas to come forward. Hero throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hero. Vegas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Hero misses.
Hero throws a jab when Vegas was well out of range.#CL2#
Vegas rushes Hero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vegas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hero misses with a punch on the inside. #T2##BC#
Hero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vegas throws a right and a left that Hero avoids nicely.
Vegas missing with a left hand there. Hero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hero throws a shot to the body.
Vegas is looking to clinch but Hero is avoiding it.
Hero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vegas pinned against the cage. Vegas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hero scores with a leg kick.
Vegas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vegas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vegas.
Vegas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vegas tries to clinch there but Hero circles away.
Vegas digs a good hook to Hero's body.
Hero misses with a straight right.
Hero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vegas throws out the jab. #T3#
Hero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vegas manages to avoid it.
Hero misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Hero tenderised Vegas's leg. Vegas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vegas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vegas defending well as Hero loads up on a big left hand.
Hero slips under a jab from Vegas.
A jab from Vegas misses.
Vegas slips under a jab from Hero.
Vegas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hero throws a body punch but Vegas moves out of range.
Hero takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hero looks to land a right hand but Vegas moved out of range.
Vegas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It appears Hero was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hero throws a one two combo.
Vegas tries to clinch but Hero moves out of range.
Vegas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hero misses with an attempted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hero scores with a nice head shot.
Vegas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hero. Hero obviously looking to wear him down.
Vegas lands a jab to the nose.
Vegas avoids the head kick by Hero. #T4#
Hero scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vegas in his tracks.
Vegas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Donk. Vegas catches Hero right on the button with a cross.
Hero lands a jab to Vegas's midsection.
Vegas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hero throws a leg kick but Vegas checks it.
Hero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vegas loads up on a big right hand but Hero slips the punch.
Hero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hero is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hero digs a good body shot into Vegas's ribs.
Vegas scores with a jab.
Vegas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hero closes the distance and clinches up with Vegas, looking for a takedown. Hero pushes Vegas against the cage but Vegas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dollar Hero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vegas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
Vegas tries to clinch up but Hero circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dollar Hero will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hero fails with a takedown attempt.
Hero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vegas misses with a low kick.
Vegas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hero throws a wild body kick that Vegas sees coming a mile off.
Hero throws a big shot that misses.
Vegas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hero checks it well.
Vegas throws out a loose jab but Hero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hero drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vegas sprawls and moves away.
Hero looks to score with a jab to the body but Vegas is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas throws a shot from downtown. Hero moves away and avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vegas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hero has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hero and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD#
Hero fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vegas sprawls well initially but Hero persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vegas is trying is best to control the position here.
Hero thows a huge punch but Vegas dodges it nicely.
Hero passes to side control. #T1#
Vegas wants to control but Hero postures up.#SUB#
Hero working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hero working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hero is looking to take a break and control but Vegas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hero working the ground and pound but Vegas is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Hero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Hero is trying to get an arm triangle but Vegas is defending well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Hero tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hero throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Vegas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hero off and has taken his back!
Hero 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.
Vegas has the hooks in. Hero is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Vegas trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vegas controlling from the back.#T3#
Hero tries to break free.
Hero is working hard here to advance position.
Vegas keeps control of the position easily here as Hero tries to buck him off.
Hero tries to escape the position.
Vegas gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T4#
Hero tries to roll but Vegas sticks to his back.
Vegas trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hero doesn't escape.
Johnny Vegas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hero tries to escape the position.
Hero staying busy and making it hard for Vegas to control.
Vegas controlling from the back.
Vegas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vegas doesn't have the hooks in and Hero manages to turn into his 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 Dollar Hero will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Hero gets tackled into the cage by Vegas. Vegas maintains the clinch. #BC#
Hero breaks from the clinch.
Hero throws a hook but Vegas blocks it.
Vegas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vegas there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hero. That's going to slow Vegas down.
Vegas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hero.
Vegas with a nice calf kick.
Vegas misses with a looping right.
Vegas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hero doesn't seem bothered though.
Hero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vegas.
Vegas throws out a counter right but Hero avoids it with no problem.
Hero ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.
Vegas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vegas throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas scores with a shot to the body.
Vegas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vegas there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hero takes a swing at Vegas's ribcage but misses.
Hero throws a head kick that misses.
Vegas pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vegas, as that shot connected.
A big right from Vegas misses.
Hero feints a jab promting Vegas to slip. Hero then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vegas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hero defending well as Vegas loads up on a big left hand.
Hero misses with a low kick.
Vegas throws a fast counter high kick but Hero manages to duck under it in time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hero.
Vegas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vegas.
Hero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hero shoots in and drives through. Vegas sprawls well.
Vegas misses with an uppercut. Hero saw that one coming.
Hero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vegas avoids the body shot from Hero.
Hero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vegas throws a good cross that connects.
Vegas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegas looks to land a right hand but Hero moved out of range.#T2#
Hero looks to score with a jab to the body but Vegas is just out of range.
Vegas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good work by Hero as he checks the leg kick.
Nice shot by Vegas.
Hero misses with the combination.
Vegas throws a looping overhand right but Hero ducks down to avoid it.
Hero half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vegas moves out of range as Hero throws a body kick.
Hero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vegas.
A jab from Vegas misses.
Hero scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vegas lands a lovely overhand right.
Hero throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vegas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hero digs a good body shot into Vegas's ribs.
Hero fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Hero.
Hero lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Hero misses the target.
Hero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vegas's hands.
Nice shot lands for Vegas.
Hero thumps Vegas with a low kick.
Hero throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slow jab from Vegas misses its intended target.
Hero slips under a jab from Vegas.
Vegas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vegas misses with a looping left.
Johnny Vegas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Vegas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vegas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dollar Hero is winning the standup battle so far.
Hero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vegas.
Vegas throws a jab but it's blocked by Hero.
Vegas with a nice cross.
Vegas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Vegas misses.
A slow jab from Vegas misses its intended target. #T4#
Hero fails with a takedown attempt.
Vegas thumps Hero with a low kick.
Hero misses with a straight right.
Hero checks a low kick from Vegas.
Hero throws out a powerful jab.
Hero throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vegas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vegas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hero doesn't seem bothered though.
Vegas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hero misses with a wild body shot.
Vegas misses with a looping left.
Vegas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hero's hands.#CL2#
Vegas gets a clinch.
Hero has had enough of the clinch but Vegas keeps him there for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Vegas.
I think Hero 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dollar Hero!

Dollar Hero bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Syn 682 Magufuli vs Whymer     
Date:   Apr 12, 2020
#R1#
Vegas misses with a lunging right hand
and Petersen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vegas throws the left hand but Petersen avoids the punch easily.
Petersen tried to score with a low kick but Vegas checks it.
We've been informed that Vegas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Petersen throws a leg kick but Vegas checks it.
A slow jab from Petersen misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Vegas.
Vegas wants to clinch.
Petersen slips under a jab from Vegas.
Petersen works Vegas's body with a nice hook.
Vegas thows a leg kick but Petersen checks it
and Petersen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.
Vegas throws a jab when Petersen was well out of range.
We've been told by Petersen's head coaches at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Petersen swings for the body but Vegas moves out of range.
Vegas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vegas feints a counter leg kick.
Vegas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petersen wants to slow Vegas down by chopping away at his legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vegas, right into the meat.
Some bone on bone action there as Vegas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vegas throws out a counter right but Petersen avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Petersen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vegas.
Petersen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Petersen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petersen looks to throw the jab but Vegas is out of range.
Vegas avoids the body shot from Petersen.
Petersen defending well as Vegas loads up on a big left hand.
Vegas throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
Vegas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petersen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petersen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petersen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vegas lands a head shot.
Vegas moves in looking to clinch but Petersen pushes him off.
Petersen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Petersen digs a good hook to Vegas's body.
Petersen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petersen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vegas.
Petersen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vegas scores with a sloppy right hand. Petersen should have avoided that one.
Petersen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Vegas gets a clinch.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Vegas working aggressively here.
Petersen misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Petersen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vegas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vegas prevents a body shot from Petersen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vegas.
Petersen misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas prevents a body shot from Petersen.
Vegas blocks an uppercut.
Petersen trying to control the position but instead, Vegas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Petersen into the cage.
Vegas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petersen backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Steven Petersen has been cut.
Vegas working aggressively here.
Petersen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petersen misses with a body punch. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petersen.
Vegas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Petersen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
Petersen slowing the pace effectively.
Petersen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Petersen tries to throw a body punch but Vegas avoids it by throwing Petersen back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Petersen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petersen can't find room to land a body shot as Vegas controls the action.
Petersen stalling in the clinch but Vegas improves position.
A nice left hand lands by Vegas.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Petersen misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas misses with some punches. #T4#
Petersen struggles to land a body shot inside as Vegas controls his hands.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Petersen leaning against his opponent.
Petersen looking to stall.
Petersen looking to stall.
Petersen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Petersen.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Steven Petersen.
Petersen connects with a solid leg kick.
Petersen misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vegas. Petersen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vegas scores with a nice head shot.
Petersen is looking to wear down Vegas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas just misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas moves in looking to clinch but Petersen pushes him off.
Petersen digs a good body shot into Vegas's ribs.
Vegas throws out a leg kick but Petersen moves out of range and Vegas only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Steven Petersen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Petersen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vegas counters with a nice body shot.
Petersen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vegas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Petersen just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen slips under a jab from Vegas.
Petersen slips under a jab.
Vegas lands with a nice body punch.
Vegas digs a good body shot into Petersen's ribs.
Petersen throws a body punch but Vegas moves out of range.
A cross from Petersen lands.
Petersen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vegas is out of range and Petersen settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vegas! But no joy.
Vegas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Petersen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petersen connects with a right hand. Vegas shakes it off.
Petersen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vegas checks it well.
Vegas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petersen has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegas lands with a cross.
Johnny Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vegas throws a chopping leg kick but Petersen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vegas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vegas misses with a hook.#T1#
Petersen takes a swing at Vegas's ribcage but misses.
Vegas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petersen misses with a low kick as Vegas jumps back.#CL2#
Vegas has managed to clinch.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Petersen fails to land.
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petersen tries to throw a body punch but Vegas avoids it by throwing Petersen back against the cage.
Petersen taking a breather. #BC2#
Vegas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petersen lands a jab.
Petersen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vegas tests Petersen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petersen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vegas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petersen.
A quick step to the side and Petersen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Petersen.
Vegas just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Petersen moves out of range of the body kick.
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.
Petersen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Vegas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vegas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Petersen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vegas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vegas misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Vegas misses
and Petersen counters with an inside leg kick.
Petersen throws a leg kick but Vegas checks it.
Vegas clobbers Petersen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steven Petersen is winning the standup battle so far.
Petersen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vegas.
A jab from Vegas finds it's way through Petersen's defenses.
Petersen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vegas.
Petersen misses the shot to the body.
Petersen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vegas is out of range.
It seemed like Vegas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good work by Vegas as he checks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petersen. That's going to slow Vegas down.
Petersen misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Vegas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petersen on the side of the head.
Vegas looks to land a body kick but Petersen moved away.
Petersen throws a looping overhand right but Vegas ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Vegas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petersen is looking to counter punch.
Petersen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petersen is looking to score with low kicks.
Despite the aggression on Vegas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Petersen throws a hook but Vegas avoids it easily.
Petersen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vegas throws a leg kick but Petersen checks it.
Petersen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vegas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Vegas.
Petersen staying out of range there.
Petersen cracks Vegas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vegas misses with a looping right.
Petersen throws a hook but Vegas avoids it easily.
Petersen misses with a straight right.
Vegas misses with a wild body shot.
Petersen lands with an uppercut that bounces Vegas off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Petersen misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petersen misses with a low kick.
Petersen throws a lazy right hand but Vegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vegas lunges at Petersen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Petersen's hand.
Vegas cracks the inside of Petersen's front leg.
Vegas cracks Petersen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vegas misses the jab.
Vegas moves out of range of the strikes.
Petersen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petersen throws a leg kick but Vegas checks it.
Vegas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vegas looks to throw the jab but Petersen is out of range.
Petersen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vegas just manages to avoid it.
Vegas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Petersen moves out of range of the strikes.
Petersen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petersen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vegas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vegas slips under a jab.
Vegas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen.
Vegas throws an overhand right that lands on Petersen's shoulder, as Petersen tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
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#
The fighters circling - Vegas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petersen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vegas moves away.
Vegas throws an off balance right hand
and Petersen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petersen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A cross from Petersen lands.
Petersen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vegas's calf.
Petersen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Petersen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vegas's calf.
Vegas jabs at Petersen's body.
Petersen 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.
Petersen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vegas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vegas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Petersen is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Vegas.
Petersen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vegas manages to avoid it.
Vegas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petersen.
Vegas throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Vegas clinches. #T1#
Vegas working aggressively here.
Vegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Petersen.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vegas as Petersen tries to tie him up.
Vegas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vegas lands with a light punch inside.
Petersen tries to work over Vegas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petersen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vegas lands with a right to the head.
Petersen blocks an uppercut.
Petersen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Petersen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vegas scores with a shot to the side of Petersen's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vegas as Petersen tries to tie him up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vegas.
Petersen tries to throw a body punch but Vegas avoids it by throwing Petersen back against the cage. #T2#
Vegas misses with a body punch.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Petersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Petersen.
Johnny Vegas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Petersen is trying to maintain a safe position but Vegas gets an underhook and turns Petersen into the cage.
Petersen misses with a body punch.
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petersen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petersen lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vegas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petersen tries a body shot but Vegas blocks it. #BC#
Petersen manages to break the clinch.
Vegas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen.
Vegas blocks a low kick nicely.
Vegas dips to his left and cracks Petersen with an uppercut!#T3#
Vegas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Petersen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vegas misses the jab.
Petersen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Petersen misses.
Petersen misses with a leg kick.
Vegas throws a shot from downtown. Petersen moves away and avoids it.
Vegas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Petersen misses.
Petersen catches Vegas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vegas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Petersen counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheers as Petersen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vegas doesn't seem phased though.
Vegas scores with a jab to the head.
A leg kick checked by Vegas.
Petersen blocks a jab.
Petersen slips a straight right by Vegas.
Vegas throws an off balance right hand
and Petersen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Vegas fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Vegas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petersen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petersen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Petersen loads up on a big right hand but Vegas slips the punch.
Petersen throws a leg kick but Vegas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Petersen misses with a body shot
and Vegas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vegas thows a leg kick but Petersen checks it
and Petersen counters with a stiff right hand.
Petersen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vegas.
Vegas tries to clinch but Petersen moves out of range.
Vegas wants to slow Petersen down by chopping away at his legs.
Vegas is looking to chop away at Petersen's legs.
Vegas misses with a looping right.
Vegas lands with a nice body punch.
Petersen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vegas was well out of range. Poor timing from Petersen.
Vegas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Petersen checks it well.
Vegas slips a jab and a cross from Petersen.
Petersen cracks Vegas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vegas loads up on a big right hand but Petersen slips the punch.
It looked like Petersen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Vegas.
I think Vegas 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Vegas!

Johnny Vegas decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: Syn 675 Valentine vs Piano     
Date:   Mar 14, 2020
#R1#
Vegas swats away the attempt to clinch by Carl Black.#CL2#
Vegas rushes Carl Black and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vegas lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carl Black lands a shoulder strike.
Vegas is trying to push Carl Black away but Carl Black has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Carl Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carl Black pushes Vegas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carl Black.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carl Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Carl Black.
Vegas struggles to land a body shot inside as Carl Black controls his hands.
Vegas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Carl Black. #T1#
Carl Black lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carl Black. #BC2#
Vegas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vegas. That's going to slow Carl Black down.
Johnny Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Vegas moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carl Black.
Vegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Carl Black.
Carl Black lands with a light punch inside.
Carl Black throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vegas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Vegas.
A hook to the body from Carl Black.
A head punch on the inside from Carl Black fails to land.
Carl Black tries a body shot but Vegas blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carl Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
Carl Black throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Vegas misses with some punches.
Carl Black looking to throw knees to the head but Vegas is blocking nicely.
Carl Black trying to land knees to the body.
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Carl Black can't find room to land a body shot as Vegas controls the action.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas lands a right hand.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Carl Black fails to land.
Carl Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carl Black blocking some punches.
Carl Black takes a shot to the head.
Carl Black can't find room to land a body shot as Vegas controls the action.
Carl Black misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carl Black takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Vegas. #T3#
Carl Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carl Black misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carl Black creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Vegas.
A left hand lands to the body for Carl Black.
Carl Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by Carl Black. #BC2#
Vegas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carl Black lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Vegas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carl Black backwards.
Carl Black is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vegas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carl Black misses with a knee to the head.
Carl Black cracks Vegas with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas misses with some punches. #T4#
Carl Black blocking some punches. #BC2#
Vegas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carl Black uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
Carl Black feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Carl Black showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vegas.
Carl Black wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vegas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Carl Black takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vegas.
Vegas walks into a straight right hand from Carl Black.
Carl Black fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vegas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vegas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vegas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vegas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carl Black takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vegas throws a leg kick that misses.
Carl Black takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vegas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Carl Black's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Vegas misses with a straight right.
Carl Black lands a jab.
Carl Black throws the left hand but Vegas avoids the punch easily.
Vegas throws a hook but Carl Black blocks it.
Carl Black swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Carl Black closes the distance and pushes Vegas back into the cage.
Carl Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carl Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carl Black misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Vegas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Vegas is predictable there #CL#
and Carl Black counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carl Black.
Vegas scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vegas.
Vegas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vegas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Vegas.
Carl Black has a couple of punches blocked by Vegas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas working aggressively here.
Carl Black misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Carl Black blocking some punches. #BC2#
Vegas breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carl Black.
Carl Black tries to close the distance and clinch but Vegas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vegas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Vegas rushes Carl Black and presses him up against the cage.
Vegas working aggressively here.
Carl Black tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vegas avoids it.
Carl Black lands with a left to the head.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Carl Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Carl Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carl Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
Carl Black blocks a body shot from Vegas.
Carl Black throws a knee to the head but misses.
Carl Black tries a knee to the head but Vegas blocks it.
Vegas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carl Black backwards. #T2#
Carl Black using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Carl Black misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Carl Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carl Black blocking some punches.
Johnny Vegas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carl Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas working aggressively here.
Vegas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carl Black lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
Vegas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Carl Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas lands a nice shot to the body.
Vegas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carl Black using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vegas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Carl Black working aggressively here. #T3#
Vegas lands a left hand.
Carl Black misses with a body punch.
Carl Black lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vegas.
Vegas lands a body shot.
Carl Black lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Carl Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carl Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Carl Black takes a shot to the head.
Carl Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carl Black throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carl Black lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Carl Black.
Carl Black scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carl Black misses with a body punch. #T4#
Carl Black prevents a body shot from Vegas.
Vegas working aggressively here.
Carl Black swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas prevents a body shot from Carl Black.
Carl Black lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vegas blocking some punches.
Carl Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carl Black lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
A short body shot lands from Vegas as the two fighters clinch.
Carl Black gets through Vegas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carl Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carl Black tries a knee to the head but Vegas blocks it. #BC2#
Vegas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vegas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carl Black's head backwards.
Carl Black wants to clinch.
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 Jimmy Carl Black will probably get the nod.
That's time! Carl Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Carl Black works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut.
Vegas throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Carl Black counter with a right hand.
Vegas throws a jab but it's blocked by Carl Black.
Vegas lands a jab.
A big right from Carl Black misses.
Carl Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Vegas.
Vegas throws a shot to the body.
Carl Black wants to clinch
letting Vegas counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carl Black throws out the jab.
Vegas misses with a hook
and Carl Black connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Vegas clinches up against the cage.
Carl Black misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Carl Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vegas scores with a shoulder strike.
Carl Black lands a hook that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vegas.
Vegas presses Carl Black against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Carl Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Vegas.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Vegas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carl Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carl Black.
Vegas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carl Black missing with knees to the body.
Vegas blocking some punches.
Carl Black pushes Vegas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vegas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carl Black. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carl Black lands a hook that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Vegas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vegas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carl Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Carl Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carl Black backwards.
Vegas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carl Black.
Vegas presses Carl Black against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vegas misses with some punches. #BC2#
Vegas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vegas sizes up Carl Black with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Carl Black's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vegas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carl Black scrambles back to his feet.
Carl Black throws a hook but Vegas avoids it easily.
Vegas just misses with a punch to the body.
Carl Black tries to counter by clinching up but Vegas breaks away and moves out of range.
Vegas slips under a jab.#T3#
Vegas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vegas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vegas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carl Black counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carl Black throws a jab when Vegas was well out of range.
Carl Black ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.
Vegas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vegas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Carl Black swings for the body but Vegas moves out of range.
Vegas checks a low kick from Carl Black.
Vegas avoids a kick to the body.
Vegas looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Vegas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carl Black.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Vegas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Carl Black uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Vegas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegas managing to block the knees to the body from Carl Black.
A right hook to the body lands for Carl Black.
Vegas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Vegas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carl Black paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vegas moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Vegas rushes Carl Black and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vegas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vegas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
Carl Black misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carl Black lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vegas blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Vegas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vegas 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Vegas!

Johnny Vegas decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: Syn 671 Whymer vs Magufuli     
Date:   Feb 16, 2020
#R1#
Plutov connects with the punch.
Vegas swings for the body but Plutov moves out of range.
Vegas blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Plutov misses the target.
Vegas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vegas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vegas scores with a nice strike.
Plutov is looking to clinch.
Vegas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Plutov throws the left hand but Vegas avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Vegas misses the target.
Plutov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vegas.
Plutov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Plutov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Plutov feints and then cracks Vegas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vegas down.
Vegas lands a jab.
Vegas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vegas stuns Plutov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plutov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vegas throws a shot from downtown. Plutov moves away and avoids it.
Plutov connects with a jab.
Vegas throws a poor cross that misses
and Plutov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vegas thinking.
Vegas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vegas checks a low kick from Plutov.
A nice side step and Vegas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vegas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Plutov throws a head kick that misses.
Vegas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Plutov.
Vegas moves out of range of the strikes.
Vegas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Plutov blocks the leg kick.
Plutov just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Vegas has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Plutov - that landed with a thud.
Vegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Plutov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Plutov.
Vegas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Plutov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Plutov throws an elbow but it misses.
Plutov pushes Vegas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Plutov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vegas can't find room to land a body shot as Plutov controls the action.
A short uppercut from Plutov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vegas blocking some punches.
Plutov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Plutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Vegas. #T2#
Plutov has a couple of punches blocked by Vegas.
Plutov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Plutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plutov blocking some punches.
Vegas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Plutov.
Vegas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Plutov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Plutov.
Plutov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Vegas.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vegas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vegas scores with a shot to the side of Plutov's head.
Plutov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vegas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Plutov blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Vegas - that landed with a thud.
Vegas lands a left hand.
Plutov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vegas backwards. #T3#
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Plutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plutov throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Plutov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Plutov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Plutov pushes off an throws an elbow but Vegas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Plutov tries to break the clinch but Vegas is controlling the position.
Vegas working aggressively here.
Plutov blocks an uppercut.
Plutov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Plutov looking to stall.
Vegas tries to throw a body punch but Plutov avoids it by throwing Vegas back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Vegas.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas lands with a right to the head.
Vegas can't find room to land a body shot as Plutov controls the action.
Vegas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Vegas.
Plutov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Vegas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Plutov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Plutov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vegas working aggressively here.
Vegas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Plutov takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Plutov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Vegas.
Plutov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas dodges an elbow strike from Plutov.
Plutov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Plutov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vegas avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas dominated that round.
That's time! Plutov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vegas throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Vegas drives through and clinches with Plutov against the cage.
Nice body punch from Plutov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Plutov.
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Plutov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vegas misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vegas lands with a short shot to the head.
Vegas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Plutov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Vegas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by Plutov.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Plutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Plutovs head.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Vegas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas digs a right hand into Plutov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Plutov's gas tank.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Plutov. #BC#
Plutov breaks the clinch.
Vegas throws a jab but it's blocked by Plutov.
Vegas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Plutov keeps the fight on the outside.
Plutov throws out a loose jab but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Plutov is looking to counter punch.
Plutov wants to clinch up but Vegas keeps it at a distance.
Plutov throws a body shot but no joy.
Vegas clobbers Plutov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Plutov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Plutov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vegas checks a low kick from Plutov.#CL2#
Vegas closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Plutov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vegas connects with a single shot there.
Vegas just misses with a punch to the body.
Plutov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Plutov throws a hook to the side of Vegas's head but Vegas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Plutov.
Vegas cracks Plutov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Plutov thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2#
Plutov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vegas misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Plutov misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vegas throws a nice looking combination but Plutov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Plutov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vegas cracks Plutov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Vegas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vegas throws out a loose jab but Plutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Plutov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Plutov checks a leg kick.
Vegas just misses with a punch to the body.
Plutov misses with a looping left.
Plutov misses the jab.
Plutov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vegas misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Plutov. That's going to slow Vegas down.
Vegas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Plutov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vegas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Plutov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnny Vegas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vegas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Plutov's hands.#T3#
Vegas swings for the body but Plutov moves out of range.
A slow jab from Vegas misses its intended target.
Vegas misses with a low kick.
Plutov ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.
Vegas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vegas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Plutov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vegas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Plutov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vegas throws a big shot that misses.
Plutov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vegas manages to avoid it.
Vegas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Plutov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Plutov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vegas manages to avoid it.
Plutov misses with a body shot.
Plutov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Plutov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vegas.
Plutov misses the shot to the body.
Vegas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Plutov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vegas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
Plutov misses with an uppercut. Vegas saw that one coming.
Vegas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Plutov.
Plutov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plutov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vegas throws out the jab.
Plutov throws a head kick but Vegas moves out of range.
Vegas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Plutov moves away.
Vegas throws out a loose jab but Plutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plutov is looking to counter punch.
A cross from Plutov lands.#CL#
Plutov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vegas, pushing him back against the cage.
Plutov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Plutov misses with an elbow over the top.
Plutov wants to break free but Vegas has control.
Plutov looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Plutov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vegas misses with a straight left.
Plutov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vegas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Plutov's head.
Plutov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vegas's hands.
Vegas throws a lazy right hand but Plutov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vegas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Plutov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
Plutov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vegas misses with a leg kick.
Vegas throws a hook but Plutov avoids it easily.
Plutov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vegas has time to react.
Plutov looks to land a right hand but Vegas moved out of range.
Plutov slips a jab from Vegas.
Vegas throws a lazy right hand but Plutov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Vegas misses.
Vegas misses with a two punch combination.
Vegas tries to close the distance and clinch but Plutov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Vegas backs away, Plutov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vegas throws a jab but it's blocked by Plutov.
Vegas jabs Plutov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plutov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vegas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Plutov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Plutov misses the jab.
Vegas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Plutov looks to score with a jab to the body but Vegas is just out of range.
Plutov misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Plutov throws a jab but it's blocked by Vegas.
A big left from Vegas misses.
Plutov just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Plutov.
Plutov avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Plutov. Vegas does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Plutov misses. #CL#
Plutov clinches up against the cage.
Plutov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vegas blocking some punches.
Plutov tries to break the clinch but Vegas is controlling the position.
Vegas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutov's elbow.
Vegas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Plutov blocks an uppercut.
Plutov tries a body shot but Vegas blocks it.
Plutov throws a punch but it's blocked by Vegas.
Vegas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Plutov looking to throw knees to the head but Vegas is blocking nicely.
Plutov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Plutov.
Vegas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Plutov's efforts to push away.
Vegas lands a hook that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vegas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Plutov. #BC#
Plutov breaks the clinch.
Plutov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Plutov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wasyl Plutov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vegas scores with a leg kick.
Vegas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vegas takes one on the button.
Vegas thuds his right hand into Plutov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vegas connects with a crisp jab.
Vegas moves out of range of the strikes.
Plutov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vegas ducks under a wild hook from Plutov.
Crunch! Vegas slams his shin into Plutov's torso.#CL2#
Vegas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Plutov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Plutov lands an elbow inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vegas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Plutov.
Vegas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Plutov backwards. #BC#
Plutov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Plutov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Plutov backs off Vegas throws a huge counter combo but Plutov manages to avoid it all.
Plutov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vegas can pounce on him.
Plutov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vegas catches Plutov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vegas lands a front kick.
Johnny Vegas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Plutov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Plutov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vegas thuds a left hand into Plutov's body.
Vegas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Plutov. Plutov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vegas swats away the attempt to clinch by Plutov.
Plutov walks into a straight right hand from Vegas.
Plutov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Plutov there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
A punch combination from Plutov misses.
A jab from Vegas misses.
Plutov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Plutov misses with a looping left.
Plutov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good exchange - Vegas coming out on top.
Plutov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Plutov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vegas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Plutov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vegas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vegas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Plutov throws a body shot but no joy.
Plutov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vegas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Plutov misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plutov throws a jab but it's blocked by Vegas.
Vegas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A swing and a miss from Plutov.
Vegas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Plutov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vegas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vegas. Plutov shrugs it off though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Vegas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vegas 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Vegas!

Johnny Vegas bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Syn 669 Murphy vs Dog     
Date:   Feb 02, 2020
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Vegas.
Vegas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puto.
Vegas tries to clinch up.
Puto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
Vegas throws a jab but it's blocked by Puto.
It looked like Puto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vegas is looking to clinch but Puto is avoiding it.
Puto lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Puto misses with a left hand
and Puto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vegas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vegas throws a jab but it's blocked by Puto.
Puto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Puto defending well as Vegas loads up on a big left hand. #KD#
Puto lands a left and a right that send Vegas crashing to the mat, dazed. Puto thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Vegas is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Puto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vegas is still on wobbly legs! Can Puto finish him?
Puto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vegas throws a hook but Puto blocks it.
Vegas seems to have recovered his senses.
Puto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vegas can pounce on him.
Puto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at UnderGround standup in the buildup to the fight.
Puto defending well as Vegas loads up on a big left hand.
Puto is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Puto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vegas.
Vegas thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Vegas misses. #CL2#
Vegas moves into range and clinches up with Puto.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Puto blocking some punches.
Vegas lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Puto breaks from the clinch.
Johnny Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Puto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Puto takes one to the chin there.
Puto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vegas. Vegas obviously looking to wear him down.
A combination from Vegas does no damage.
Donk. Vegas catches Puto right on the button with a cross.
Vegas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puto manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Vegas throws a hook to the side of Puto's head but Puto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vegas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Puto counters with a stiff right hand.
Vegas throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Puto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Vegas misses.
Vegas throws a hook but Puto avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vegas. Puto does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Vegas.
Vegas slips a straight right by Puto.
Vegas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vegas throws a hook to the side of Puto's head but Puto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vegas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Puto's hands.
Vegas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puto.
A jab from Vegas does it's job there.#T3#
Vegas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vegas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vegas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Puto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puto throws a lazy right hand but Vegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puto moves out of range of the strikes.
Puto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vegas misses with a wild combination.
Vegas throws a jab but it's blocked by Puto.
It looked like Puto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Puto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vegas tries to clinch
and Puto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vegas scores with a sloppy right hand. Puto should have avoided that one.
Vegas doesn't manage to clinch there - Puto circles away.
Vegas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Puto blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Puto misses the target.#T4#
Vegas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Vegas misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas lands a right hook to the body.
Puto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vegas throws out the jab.
Vegas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Puto is looking to counter punch.
Puto moves out of range of the strikes.
Vegas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vegas throws a front kick aimed at Puto's knee but Puto avoids it well.
Puto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vegas.
Vegas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vegas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Vegas misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Puto misses the target.
Vegas throws a hook but Puto blocks it.
Vegas misses with an uppercut.
Vegas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick from Vegas misses.
Puto lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Puto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Puto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vegas moves out of range of the strikes.
Puto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vegas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vegas looks to land a left hand but Puto moved out of range nicely.
Puto is looking to counter punch.
Vegas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas throws a jab when Puto was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Puto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Vegas clinches up against the cage.
Puto wants to get back to striking at distance but Vegas won't allow it.
A short right from Vegas.
Vegas has Puto pressed against the cage, preventing Puto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Puto tries to break free but Vegas pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Vegas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Puto throws a hook but Vegas blocks it.
Vegas throws a lazy right hand but Puto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vegas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Puto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vegas.
Puto lands a head kick. Vegas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vegas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vegas lands a nice hook to Puto's body. Puto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Puto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vegas misses the shot to the body.
Puto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Puto moves away from the strike by Vegas.
Puto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Puto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vegas finds it's way round the side to connect with Puto's head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puto is looking to counter punch.
Vegas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vegas tries to clinch but Puto moves out of range.
Vegas throws a looping overhand right but Puto ducks down to avoid it.
Puto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
Vegas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vegas scores with a nice right hand.
Puto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Vegas misses.
Vegas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puto.
Puto slips a jab from Vegas.
Vegas looks to throw the jab but Puto is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Puto misses the target. #T3#
Vegas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Puto back to the cage. Vegas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Puto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vegas misses with an uppercut.
Vegas just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPuto.
Vegas looks to land a left hand but Puto moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Puto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vegas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Puto circles away quickly and effectively.
Puto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puto slips under a jab.
Vegas throws a looping overhand right but Puto ducks down to avoid it.
Puto throws a hook to the side of Vegas's head but Vegas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Puto tries to keep at a distance but Vegas has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Puto manages to break the clinch.
Puto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Puto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puto thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Vegas. Beautiful body shot.
Vegas tries to clinch up.
A jab from Vegas misses.
Puto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vegas works Puto's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Vegas misses its intended target.
Puto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vegas scores with the left hand. Puto knows he should have avoided that one.
Vegas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Puto counter with a right hand.
Vegas stuns Puto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#KD#
Puto lands a left and a right that send Vegas crashing to the mat, dazed. Puto thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Vegas throws an off balance right hand
and Puto scores with a counter punch that sends Vegas to the canvas! Puto smells blood - he's punishing Vegas with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Vegas has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pinchi Puto!
An out of breath Pinchi Puto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Syn 665 Shamrock vs Built     
Date:   Jan 05, 2020
#R1#
Vegas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vegas moves out of range as Rhod strikes.
Rhod throws a lazy right hand but Vegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Vegas's head but Vegas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhod keeps the fight on the outside.
Rhod looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vegas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rhod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vegas.
Vegas throws a body shot but no joy.
Vegas throws a big shot that misses.
Vegas swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod throws the left hand but Vegas avoids the punch easily.
Rudy Rhod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhod scores with the left hand. Vegas knows he should have avoided that one.
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Vegas's head but Vegas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vegas moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhod staying out of range there.
Vegas misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas throws an overhand right that lands on Rhod's shoulder, as Rhod tries to avoid the shot.
Rhod scores with a jab to the body.
A clash of legs there as Vegas blocks the low kick.
Rhod lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rhod looks to land a right hand but Vegas moved out of range.
A big left from Vegas misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Rhod. #T1#
Vegas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vegas staying out of range there.
Vegas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rhod scores with a hook.
Vegas tries to clinch but Rhod moves out of range.
Vegas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rhod.
Vegas looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
Rhod misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vegas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhod.
Vegas is looking to clinch.
Vegas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rhod.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vegas. That's going to slow Rhod down. #CL2#
Vegas clinches with his opponent.
Rhod digs a right hand into Vegas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vegas's gas tank.
Vegas is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rhod tries to break free but Vegas pushes him back against the cage.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhod working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rhod blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Rhod.
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!
Vegas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rhod backwards.
Rhod tries to throw a body punch but Vegas avoids it by throwing Rhod back against the cage. #T2#
Vegas has Rhod pressed against the cage, preventing Rhod from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rhod wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rhod lands with a right to the head.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Rhod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land. #BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch.
Rhod defending well as Vegas loads up on a big left hand.
As Vegas backs away, Rhod returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Vegas has Rhod up against the cage in a clinch.
Vegas struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhod controls his hands. #BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhod attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vegas misses with a looping left.
Rhod with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vegas to score with a decent uppercut.
Rhod lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rhod.#T3#
Vegas looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Vegas scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Vegas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rhod doesn't seem phased though.
Vegas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vegas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rhod throws a lazy right hand but Vegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice jab there from Rhod.
Vegas throws a low kick but Rhod avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rhod.
Rhod misses with a looping right.
Rhod throws a body punch but Vegas moves out of range.
Vegas connects with a leg kick. Rhod looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rhod.
Rhod looks to land a left hand but Vegas moved out of range nicely.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
Rhod throws a jab when Vegas was well out of range.
Rhod misses with a low kick as Vegas jumps back.
Rhod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rhod.
Rhod throws a jab but it's blocked by Vegas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vegas dodges the punch combination from Rhod.
Rhod fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rhod moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rhod punishes Vegas's body with a nice straight punch.
Rhod staying out of range there.
Vegas misses with a hook. Rhod ducked under it nicely.
Vegas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vegas misses with a hook. Rhod ducked under it nicely.
Vegas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rhod at a distance.
Vegas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Rhod misses.
Rhod throws a body punch but Vegas moves out of range.
Vegas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vegas throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rhod misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vegas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rhod swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
Vegas tries to score with a low kick but Rhod moves his leg out of the way.
Rhod is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vegas throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rhod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rhod throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rhod misses with a straight left.
Rhod slips a straight right by Vegas.
Rhod swats away the attempt to clinch by Vegas.
Vegas misses with a body shot.
Vegas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rhod with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Vegas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vegas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
Vegas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rhod can pounce on him.
Rhod misses with a few strikes there.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rhod gets tackled into the cage by Vegas. Vegas maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhod. #BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rhod wants to slow Vegas down by chopping away at his legs.
Vegas misses with a looping left.
Vegas throws a front kick aimed at Rhod's knee but Rhod avoids it well.
Rhod fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Vegas throws a leg kick but Rhod sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rhod misses the jab.
Rhod throws an off balance right hand
and Vegas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rhod slips under a jab.
Vegas throws a big shot that misses.
Rhod digs a good body shot into Vegas's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rhod.
Vegas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhod.
Rudy Rhod is winning the standup battle so far.
Rhod blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Vegas misses its intended target.
Good work by Vegas as he checks the leg kick.
Vegas misses with a leg kick.
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Vegas's head but Vegas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Vegas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rhod moves away from the strike by Vegas.
Rhod throws out a loose jab but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Vegas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rhod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rhod moves out of range as Vegas strikes.
Vegas lands a nice hook to Rhod's body. Rhod takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vegas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rhod.
Rhod smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Vegas connects with a body shot.
Vegas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rhod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vegas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vegas misses with a straight left.
Vegas avoids the head kick by Rhod.
Rhod gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vegas throws an overhand right that lands on Rhod's shoulder, as Rhod tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Rhod on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Vegas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vegas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhod.
Rhod closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vegas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rhod throws a lazy right hand but Vegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Rhod.
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vegas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vegas blocks a jab.
Rhod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vegas.
Vegas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rhod has time to react.
Vegas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhod.#T3#
A jab from Vegas misses.
Rhod throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Vegas to counter with a crisp jab.
Vegas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rhod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vegas misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Vegas. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Vegas misses the target.
Rhod swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vegas.
Vegas tries to move into range but Rhod moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vegas misses with a hook.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.
Rhod thuds his shin into the meat of Vegas's side.
Vegas lands a jab to Rhod's midsection.
Rhod lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vegas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegas misses with a looping left.
Rhod throws a jab but it's blocked by Vegas.
Vegas throws a leg kick which misses Rhod's front leg but catches the back leg as Rhod tries to avoid it.
Rhod lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vegas at a distance.
Vegas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rhod throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Rhod with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vegas throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod slips under a jab.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.
Rhod checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rhod takes a swing at Vegas's ribcage but misses.
Rhod fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vegas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rhod fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vegas.
Rhod scores with a jab. Vegas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Vegas is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vegas.
Vegas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rhod. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Rhod.
Rhod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vegas thumps Rhod with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rhod lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vegas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vegas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rhod.
Nice shot by Rhod.
Rhod swats away the attempt to clinch by Vegas.
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 Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rhod's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rhod moves out of range as Vegas strikes.
Vegas throws a leg kick but Rhod sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rhod scores with a jab.
Rhod cracks Vegas with a good jab.
A punch lands to the side of Rhod 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vegas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rhod has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rhod and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good work by Vegas as he checks the leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vegas.
Vegas looks to land a left hand but Rhod moved out of range nicely.
Rhod misses with a looping right.
Vegas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
Vegas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhod.
Vegas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vegas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Vegas checks it.
Vegas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vegas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vegas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhod.
Good leg kick by Rhod there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rhod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod moves out of range of the body kick from Vegas. #T1#
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.
Rhod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vegas throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Vegas. That snapped Rhod's head back.
Rhod with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rhod takes a swing at Vegas's ribcage but misses.
Rhod finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rhod thuds his right hand into Vegas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice uppercut there from Rhod.
Vegas blocks a leg kick.
Vegas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vegas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Rhod tries to score with a low kick but Vegas moves his leg out of the way.
Vegas checks a leg kick nicely.
Vegas checks a low kick from Rhod.
Vegas thinks about the counter body kick.
Vegas misses with an uppercut.
Rhod attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vegas ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Vegas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
Vegas scores with a hook.
Rhod takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vegas misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Rhod finds it's way through Vegas's defenses.
Vegas misses with a body kick.
Rhod cracks Vegas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vegas misses with a looping left.
Vegas throws a big shot that misses.
Vegas staying out of range there.
Vegas loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Rhod misses the target.
Vegas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vegas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rhod.
The fighters circling - Vegas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhod swings for the body but Vegas moves out of range.
A big right from Rhod misses.
Vegas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhod.
Rhod will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vegas checks a leg kick nicely.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
Rudy Rhod is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Vegas looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
Rhod lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vegas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Vegas moved away.
Rhod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vegas.
Rhod misses the jab.
A lazy left from Vegas finds it's target.
Rhod scores with a leg kick.
Donk. Rhod catches Vegas right on the button with a cross.
Rhod misses with a right hand
and Vegas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnny Vegas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
Vegas misses with a looping right.
Vegas just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod throws a hook but Vegas avoids it easily.
Rhod with a hook.
Rhod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vegas throws a shot from downtown. Rhod moves away and avoids it.
Vegas gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Vegas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rhod.
Rhod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A lazy left from Rhod finds it's target.
Rhod thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vegas! But no joy.
Vegas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vegas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rhod lands the left hand.
Rhod throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vegas on the side of the head.
Vegas misses with a body shot.
Vegas lands a right hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Vegas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vegas tries to clinch up.
A jab from Rhod misses.
Vegas throws a hook to the side of Rhod's head but Rhod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vegas misses with a looping right.
Rhod throws a sloppy head kick and Vegas moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod thuds his shin into the meat of Vegas's side.
Rhod connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rhod lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vegas is looking to clinch but Rhod is avoiding it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Rhod showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rhod, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Rhod!

Rudy Rhod thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Syn 660 Slice vs Kerr     
Date:   Dec 08, 2019
#R1#
Vegas avoids the body shot from Douglas.
Douglas takes one on the button.
Vegas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vegas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crunch! Vegas slams his shin into Douglas's torso.
Douglas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vegas lands a right hook to the body.
Douglas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vegas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Douglas doesn't seem bothered though.
Vegas cracks Douglas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Vegas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Douglas in his tracks.
Vegas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Douglas at a distance.
Vegas lands with an overhand left.
Douglas avoids the body shot from Vegas. #T1#
Vegas lunges at Douglas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Douglas's hand.
Vegas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Douglas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Douglas misses with a looping right.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Douglas.
A left hand lands to the body for Vegas.
Douglas cracks Vegas with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Douglas. #BC2#
Vegas manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Vegas gets a clinch.
Vegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglas.
Douglas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vegas's elbow.
Douglas wants a takedown but no success here.
Vegas lands a right hand.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Douglas throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Vegas on the inside.
Douglas scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Douglas.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vegas lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Vegas.
Douglas blocking some punches.
Vegas tries to throw a body punch but Douglas avoids it by throwing Vegas back against the cage.
Douglas tries to work over Vegas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vegas prevents a body shot from Douglas.
Vegas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Douglas blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Douglas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Douglas.
Douglas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vegas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Douglas misses with a body punch.
Douglas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vegas blocks an uppercut. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vegas.
Vegas lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Douglas.
A short uppercut from Vegas.
Vegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglas.
Vegas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Douglas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Vegas lands an uppercut.
Douglas lands with a right to the head.
Vegas scores with a hook to the body.
Douglas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Douglas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vegas pushes Douglas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Douglas.
Douglas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Douglas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas presses Douglas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Vegas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Douglas backwards. #BC2#
Vegas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vegas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Douglas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vegas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vegas wants to clinch up but Douglas keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Douglas misses the target.
Vegas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vegas digs a good body shot into Douglas's ribs.
Douglas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Douglas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vegas lands a really nice looking cross but Douglas seems unphased.
Nice jab there from Vegas. #CL2#
Vegas clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Vegas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Douglas's head backwards.
Douglas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vegas scores with a punch to the head.
Vegas misses with a series of wild punches.
Vegas scores with a nice strike.
Johnny Vegas seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Vegas pushes Douglas up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Vegas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Vegas.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Vegas.
Douglas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vegas prevents a body shot from Douglas.
A right hook to the body lands for Douglas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Douglas misses with the head strike.
Douglas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Douglas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
A right hand to the body from Douglas.
Vegas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Douglas lands a body shot.
Vegas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnny Vegas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vegas gets through Douglas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Douglas misses with a punch to the body.
Douglas scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Vegas.
Douglas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vegas can't find room to land a body shot as Douglas controls the action.
Douglas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vegas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Douglas tries to throw a body punch but Vegas avoids it by throwing Douglas back against the cage.
Vegas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vegas lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
Vegas lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Vegas breaks the clinch.
Douglas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vegas to score with a decent uppercut.
Douglas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vegas misses with a double jab.
Douglas misses with a body shot.
Vegas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vegas misses with a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Douglas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vegas thumps Douglas with a low kick.
Vegas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A right-left combo lands from Vegas.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vegas, right into the meat.
Vegas punishes Douglas's body with a nice straight punch.#T3##CL2#
Vegas forces Douglas back against the cage and clinches.
Vegas goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Vegas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Vegas as he connects with a hook.
Vegas misses with an uppercut. Douglas saw that one coming.
Douglas moves away from the strike by Vegas.
Douglas slips under a jab from Vegas.#CL2#
Vegas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Vegas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Douglas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Douglas.
Vegas misses with a body punch.
Vegas lands a hook that snaps the head of Douglas backwards. #T4#
Vegas lands a right hand.
Vegas lands a body shot.
Douglas swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vegas.
Vegas lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vegas digs a right hand underneath Douglas's ribcage. Douglas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vegas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Douglass head.
Vegas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vegas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Douglas working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Vegas.
Douglas throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Vegas - that landed with a thud.
Douglas throws a punch but it's blocked by Vegas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vegas lands with a light punch inside.
Douglas pushes Vegas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Douglas can't find room to land a body shot as Vegas controls the action.
Vegas lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Douglas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Douglas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Douglas takes one to the side of the head.
Vegas scores with a jab. Douglas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vegas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vegas lands a body shot.
Vegas misses with a left hand
and Vegas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vegas connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Vegas rushes Douglas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
A short right from Vegas on the inside.
Douglas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vegas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Vegas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Douglas lands a shot to the body.
Douglas can't find room to land a body shot as Vegas controls the action.
A hook to the body from Douglas. #T1#
Douglas throws a punch but it's blocked by Vegas.
Douglas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Douglas tries to throw a body punch but Vegas avoids it by throwing Douglas back against the cage.
Douglas can't find room to land a body shot as Vegas controls the action. #BC2#
Vegas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Vegas blocks the low kick.
Douglas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vegas throws out the jab.
Vegas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vegas connects with an inside leg kick.
Vegas lands with a good body shot.
Johnny Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Douglas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vegas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vegas. #T2#
Vegas lands a jab.
Douglas walks into a left hand.
Vegas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Douglas has time to react.
Douglas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vegas cracks Douglas with an open hand slap.
Decent striking displayed by Vegas there.
Vegas misses with a leg kick
and Douglas counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Vegas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Douglas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Douglas slips under a jab.
Vegas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vegas takes a swing at Douglas's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vegas.
Vegas throws a poor cross that misses
and Douglas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A cross from Vegas lands.
Johnny Vegas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Douglas moves away from the strike by Vegas.
A quick step to the side and Douglas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vegas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Douglas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Douglas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vegas to score with a decent uppercut.
Vegas throws a looping overhand right but Douglas ducks down to avoid it.
Douglas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Douglas scores with a body shot. #T4#
Douglas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Douglas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vegas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Douglas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vegas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vegas tries to clinch there but Douglas circles away.
Douglas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vegas lands a jab to the head.
Douglas takes one on the button.
Vegas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Douglas on the side of the head.
Douglas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vegas.
Douglas walks into a straight right hand from Vegas.
Good work by Vegas as he checks the leg kick.
Vegas scores with a decent looking hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Vegas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vegas 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Vegas!

After the fight, Johnny Vegas was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Jack Douglas stepped up to the mic, saying 'The judges are corrupt! I should have won that.'.

 

Event: Syn 655 Keenan vs Jodson III     
Date:   Nov 03, 2019
#R1#
Douglas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've been informed that Douglas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Douglas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Douglas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vegas.
Vegas's corner calls for a 1-2. Vegas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Vegas misses.
Vegas throws a right and a left that Douglas avoids nicely.
Vegas connects with a jab.
Vegas throws a lazy right hand but Douglas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vegas throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Douglas to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut.
Vegas delivers a nice body kick.
Douglas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vegas misses with a jab to the body
and Douglas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vegas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Douglas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vegas was well out of range. Poor timing from Douglas.#T1#
Douglas moves forwards but Vegas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vegas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Douglas takes one to the chin there.
Vegas with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Vegas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Douglas doesn't seem phased though.
Douglas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Vegas - just one landing.
Vegas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Douglas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Vegas looks to clinch
and Douglas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vegas wants to clinch but Douglas slips to the side
and Douglas counters with a stiff right hand.
Vegas lands a glancing blow to the side of Douglas's head.
Vegas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Vegas backs off Douglas throws a huge counter combo but Vegas manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vegas.
Vegas misses with a looping left.
Douglas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vegas with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Douglas.
Douglas slips a jab from Vegas.
Douglas feints a counter leg kick.
Vegas tries to clinch but Douglas is having none of it. #CL#
Vegas clinches with his opponent.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Douglas misses with some punches.
Vegas scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Vegas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Douglas lands with an overhand left.
Vegas lands a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Vegas there.
Douglas takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Vegas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Douglas. #CL#
Vegas pushes Douglas up against the cage in a clinch.
Vegas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vegas blocking some punches.
Douglas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vegas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Douglas's elbow.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vegas lands a right hand.
Vegas tries to throw a body punch but Douglas avoids it by throwing Vegas back against the cage.
Vegas tries a body shot but Douglas blocks it.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
Vegas blocking some punches.
Vegas lands a left hand.
Vegas misses with a body punch.
Vegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglas.
Vegas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vegas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vegas doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Douglas misses with the head strike.
A short left from Vegas. #BC#
Vegas breaks the clinch.
Douglas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vegas misses with a double jab
enabling Douglas to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Douglas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Douglas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Douglas working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
Douglas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Douglas tries to work over Vegas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Douglas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vegas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A lazy left from Vegas finds it's target.
A head kick misses from Vegas.
Douglas shapes to counter with a head kick.
Vegas throws a jab but it's blocked by Douglas.
Johnny Vegas is winning the standup battle so far.
Vegas looks to throw the jab but Douglas is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Douglas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnny Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vegas lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice shot lands for Vegas.
Douglas misses the jab.
Douglas moves forwards but Vegas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Vegas.
Douglas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vegas moves away.
Vegas throws a sloppy body shot
and Douglas counters with a nice uppercut.
Douglas takes one on the button.#T1#
Vegas misses with an uppercut
and Douglas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vegas lands a head kick. Douglas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A punch lands to the side of Douglas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vegas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vegas jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Vegas has closed the distance and engaged Douglas in a clinch.
Douglas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Douglas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Douglas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vegas's elbow.
Douglas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Douglas can't find room to land a body shot as Vegas controls the action.
Vegas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vegas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Douglas can do to turn this around?
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Douglas misses with a punch to the body.
Douglas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vegas lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Douglas can't find room to land a body shot as Vegas controls the action.
Vegas lands a left hand.
Vegas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Jack Douglas has been cut.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas lands a body shot.
Vegas scores with a hook to the body.
Vegas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vegas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Douglass head.
Douglas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vegas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vegas.
Vegas working aggressively here.
Vegas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Vegas.
Vegas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Vegas.
Douglas is breathing heavily.
Douglas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Douglas throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Douglas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas blocks an uppercut.
Douglas misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vegas lands a nice shot to the body.
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Vegas scores with a shot to the side of Douglas's head.
Vegas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vegas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vegas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Douglas.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vegas.
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!
Vegas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vegas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Vegas. #T4#
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Douglas prevents a body shot from Vegas.
A head punch on the inside from Douglas fails to land.
Vegas scores with a shoulder strike.
Douglas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vegas's elbow.
Good body shot from Vegas.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vegas scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Vegas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Vegas - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Vegas.
Vegas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
A short right from Vegas.
Johnny Vegas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vegas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vegas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vegas cracks Douglas with a nice body shot.
Vegas lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Vegas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vegas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC#
Douglas is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vegas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vegas lands a nice shot to the body.
Vegas's corner calls for a 1-2. Vegas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vegas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vegas scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Vegas. That snapped Douglas's head back.
Douglas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Douglas is still on wobbly legs! Can Vegas finish him?
Good exchange - Vegas coming out on top.
Vegas sizes up Douglas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Douglas walks straight into a right hand from Vegas - that's dropped him! Vegas jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Douglas from any more punishment! Douglas complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johnny Vegas!
Johnny Vegas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jack Douglas was interviewed post fight and said 'The judges are corrupt! I should have won that.'.

 

Event: Syn 649 Jones vs Maracon III     
Date:   Sep 21, 2019
#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Green blocks the leg kick.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vegas.
Vegas throws a push kick but Green slaps the foot to one side.
Green scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vegas doesn't seem bothered though.
Vegas loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Vegas misses with a low kick.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vegas manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Vegas closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
Vegas digs a right hand into Green's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Green's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vegas.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by Green.
Green tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vegas's elbow.
Green lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vegas working aggressively here.
Green lands a left hand.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Green breaks the clinch.
Vegas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Green.
Vegas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Green counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Vegas lands a slapping body shot.
Jab from Vegas.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vegas.
Green fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vegas defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand.
Vegas just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Vegas misses.
Green thuds a left hand into Vegas's body.
Green scores with a spinning back kick!
Green throws a leg kick but Vegas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crunch! Green slams his shin into Vegas's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vegas scores with a decent looking hook.
Vegas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vegas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vegas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vegas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vegas lands with a good body shot.
Vegas slips under a jab.
Green connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vegas avoids the body shot from Green. #T2#
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vegas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green.
Vegas loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Vegas cracks Green with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vegas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Green is able to avoid easily.
Vegas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Vegas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vegas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vegas ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Vegas throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vegas looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range.
Green staying out of range there.
Vegas clobbers Green with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vegas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vegas.
Green takes a swing at Vegas's ribcage but misses.
Green connects with a body shot that sends Vegas's belly button to the back.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.#T3#
Green lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vegas will feel that in the morning.
Vegas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas misses with a body kick.
Green lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Green misses with a looping right.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Green lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Vegas misses its intended target.
Green throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vegas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Vegas misses.
Vegas throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Green scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vegas doesn't seem bothered though.
Green uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
Vegas motions for Green to come forward. Vegas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vegas looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range.
Vegas takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vegas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice shot lands for Vegas.#T4#
Vegas throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vegas is looking to clinch but Green is avoiding it.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Green throws a leg kick but Vegas moved away.
It looks like Green has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Green scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vegas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vegas manages to avoid it.
Vegas tries a quick counter leg kick but Green is wise to it.
Vegas blocks the body kick.
Green tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Green.
Vegas throws out a loose jab but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
Vegas tries to clinch up but Green circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green slips a jab from Vegas.
Vegas scores with a nice head shot.
Green throws a lazy right hand but Vegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vegas throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vegas moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Blake Green will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vegas was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Green scoring well with a low kick there.
Green misses with a body shot.
Jab by Vegas.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vegas moves out of range as Green strikes.
Green blocks a leg kick.
Green throws the left hand but Vegas avoids the punch easily.
Vegas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Green works the jab nicely.
Vegas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Green manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vegas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vegas just misses with a punch to the body.
Green blocks a head kick by Vegas.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green throws a good cross that connects.
Green scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vegas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Vegas.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vegas moves away.
Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Green tries to move into range but Vegas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Vegas closes the distance and clinches.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas tries to break free but Green pushes him back against the cage.
Vegas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Vegas.
Green takes a shot to the head.
Vegas prevents a body shot from Green.
Green blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Green fails to land.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Green.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
Green blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vegas tries to work over Green's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by Green.
Green lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Green fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green tries to work over Vegas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Vegas avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Green fails to land.
Vegas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Green prevents a body shot from Vegas.
Vegas blocks an uppercut.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Green misses with some punches.
Green blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Green cracks Vegas with a nice body shot.
Vegas working aggressively here.
Green tries to work over Vegas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Green wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vegas blocks an uppercut.
Green prevents a body shot from Vegas.
Green misses with a body punch. #T3#
Nice body punch from Vegas - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Green.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by Green.
Vegas pushes Green back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Green lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by Green.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Green blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Green.
Vegas lands with a left to the head.
Vegas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vegas gets through Green's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vegas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vegas.
Vegas lands a hook that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Vegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Green.
Green blocks an uppercut.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Vegas is working Green over against the cage.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Green scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vegas prevents a body shot from Green.
Vegas misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Vegas misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
Green blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Vegas.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by Green.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Green avoids the body shot from Vegas.
Vegas misses with a body kick.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vegas.
A big right from Vegas misses.
Vegas slips under a jab.
Vegas just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Green.
Green lands a front kick.
Green throws a leg kick which misses Vegas's front leg but catches the back leg as Vegas tries to avoid it.
Vegas throws a looping overhand right but Green ducks down to avoid it.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vegas moves away.
Vegas is looking for the big counter here.
Green connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vegas momentarily.
Green takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vegas throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vegas moves away.
Vegas ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Green scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vegas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Green lands a body shot. #T1#
Green works Vegas's body with a nice hook.
Green feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vegass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vegas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Green.
Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vegas.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Vegas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Green.
Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vegas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Green on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vegas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Green on the side of the head.
Green blocks a jab.
Green throws a body punch but Vegas moves out of range.
Vegas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vegas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vegas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vegas avoids the body shot from Green.
Vegas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Green misses with a looping left.
Vegas throws a body shot but no joy.
Vegas misses with a left hand
and Green counters with a right hand to the body.
Vegas needs to keep his hands up - Green had a free shot at his head there.
Vegas wants to clinch up but Green keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Green tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Vegas does no damage.
Vegas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Green looks for the body kick but Vegas saw that one coming.
Vegas takes one to the side of the head.
Vegas misses with a straight left.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vegas throws a poor cross that misses
and Green counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Green getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Green takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vegas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vegas throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Green.
Vegas unleashes a big counter combination but Green bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A jab from Green misses. #T3#
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vegas.
Green takes a swing at Vegas's ribcage but misses.
Green is looking to wear down Vegas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Green throws a body punch but Vegas moves out of range.
Vegas misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
Vegas moves out of range of the strikes.
Green lands with a shot to the body.
Green lands a slapping body shot.
Green throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vegas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Green.
A shot to the liver by Green. Beautiful body shot.
Green throws a hook but Vegas blocks it.
Vegas throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Green avoids the body shot from Vegas.
Vegas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Green lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Green misses with a body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Green.
Vegas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegas misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
Vegas throws a low kick but Green avoids it.#T4#
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Green throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vegas throws a big counter head kick but Green avoids it with no problem.
Vegas tries to land a leg kick but Green saw it coming and moves away.
Blake Green is winning the standup battle so far.
Vegas looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
Vegas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Green takes a swing at Vegas's ribcage but misses.
Vegas connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Vegas has Green up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Green breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Vegas does it's job there.
Green takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Green swings for the body but Vegas moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vegas just misses with a punch to the body.
Green misses with a body shot.
Vegas doesn't manage to clinch there - Green circles away.
Vegas thuds his right hand into Green's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vegas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Green showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Green 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: Syn 645 Jones vs Knox     
Date:   Aug 24, 2019
#R1#
Nikolaev loads up on a big right hand but Vegas slips the punch.
Nikolaev misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Vegas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot by Vegas.
Danga de danga de dang - Nikolaev scores with a four punch combination!
Vegas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vegas misses the jab.
Vegas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nikolaev will feel that in the morning.
Nikolaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vegas.
Vegas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nikolaev misses with a wild body shot.
Nikolaev lands a jab to Vegas's midsection.
Vegas tries to bum rush Nikolaev with a series of wild strikes but Nikolaev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikolaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vegas manages to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Nikolaev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vegas walks into a stiff left hand from Nikolaev.
Volya Nikolaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Nikolaev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vegas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vegas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev lands a couple of digs.
Nikolaev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vegas being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Nikolaev postures up.
Vegas pulls Nikolaev in close to prevent any damage.
Vegas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nikolaev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vegas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
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.
Nikolaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Vegas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikolaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Vegas has wrist control.
Vegas pulls Nikolaev in close to prevent any damage.
Nikolaev postures up in Vegas's guard and throws a big left but Vegas blocks it.
Vegas wants to sweep but no luck.
Vegas seems keen to control Nikolaev's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vegas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nikolaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vegas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vegas slaps away a takedown attempt from Nikolaev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vegas throws a hook to the side of Nikolaev's head but Nikolaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vegas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nikolaev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Nikolaev throws a lazy right hand but Vegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nikolaev slips under a jab from Vegas.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Donk. Vegas catches Nikolaev right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Vegas misses.
Nikolaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnny Vegas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nikolaev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vegas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nikolaev. #TD#
Nikolaev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Vegas throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Vegas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolaev throws a body punch but Vegas moves out of range. #CL2#
Vegas moves into range and clinches up with Nikolaev.
Nikolaev can't get the takedown.
Nikolaev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vegas blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikolaev.
Vegas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vegas. #BC#
Nikolaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nikolaev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volya Nikolaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Vegas missing with a left hand there. Nikolaev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nikolaev misses with a straight right.
Nikolaev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vegas throws a good cross that connects.
Nikolaev misses with a takedown attempt - Vegas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vegas replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nikolaev blocks it well.
Nikolaev scores with a jab to the head.
Vegas misses the jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Nikolaev scores with a four punch combination!
Nikolaev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vegas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nikolaev misses with a hook.
Vegas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vegas misses with a double jab.
Vegas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nikolaev.
Vegas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikolaev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vegas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nikolaev looks to land a left hand but Vegas moved out of range nicely.
Vegas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nikolaev is out of range.
Nikolaev throws a body punch but Vegas moves out of range.
Vegas scores with the left hand. Nikolaev knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Nikolaev gets a double leg takedown into Vegas's guard.
Nikolaev works over Vegas with some ground and pound from guard.
Nikolaev throws a big right hand that misses.
Nikolaev looking to sit in guard and control but Vegas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Nikolaev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vegas defends it easily.
Nikolaev 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.#SUB#
Nikolaev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vegas defends it easily.
Vegas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nikolaev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vegas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Nikolaev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nikolaev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vegas is one step ahead there.
Nikolaev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Nikolaev is looking for a triangle but Vegas pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Nikolaev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vegas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU2#
Vegas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nikolaev slips under a jab from Vegas.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nikolaev.
Nikolaev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vegas.
A punch lands to the side of Nikolaev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vegas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vegas throws out a loose jab but Nikolaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Vegas.
A slow jab from Vegas misses its intended target.
Vegas digs a good body shot into Nikolaev's ribs.
Vegas throws a nice looking combination but Nikolaev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vegas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nikolaev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nikolaev throws out a loose jab but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolaev misses with a looping left.
Vegas punishes Nikolaev's body with a nice straight punch.
Vegas staying out of range there.#T3#
Donk. Vegas catches Nikolaev right on the button with a cross.
Vegas misses with a kick to the body.
Vegas misses with an uppercut.
Nikolaev misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Nikolaev does it's job there.
Nikolaev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vegas defends it nicely.
Nikolaev misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Vegas has Nikolaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Vegas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Vegas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nikolaev has Vegas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vegas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volya Nikolaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikolaev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vegas to keep the fight standing.
Vegas lands with a left to the head.
Nikolaev tries to break free but Vegas pushes him back against the cage.
Nikolaev lands with a left to the head.
Vegas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nikolaev backwards. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikolaev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikolaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nikolaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nikolaev tries to break free but Vegas pushes him back against the cage.
Nikolaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikolaev.
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Nikolaev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vegas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nikolaev.
Vegas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nikolaev wants to get back to striking at distance but Vegas won't allow it.
Vegas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vegas.
Nikolaev is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Vegas cracks the inside of Nikolaev's front leg.
Nice uppercut lands for Nikolaev. That snapped Vegas's head back.
Vegas scores with a jab to the head.
Vegas takes one on the button.
Nikolaev staying out of range there.
Nikolaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vegas.#CL2#
Vegas pushes Nikolaev up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Nikolaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nikolaev throws out a loose jab but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas feints and then cracks Nikolaev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nikolaev down.
Vegas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vegas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nikolaev fails with the takedown.
Nikolaev shoots in for a takedown but Vegas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vegas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vegas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vegas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nikolaev.
Vegas looks to land a right hand but Nikolaev moved out of range.
Nikolaev slips a jab from Vegas.#T1#
Vegas misses with a low kick.
Nikolaev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vegas under the eye.
Vegas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nikolaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vegas.
Vegas cracks Nikolaev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vegas moves out of range as Nikolaev strikes.
Vegas looks to land a right hand but Nikolaev moved out of range.
Johnny Vegas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nikolaev misses with a straight right.
Nikolaev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nikolaev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vegas to score with a decent uppercut.
Vegas lands a nice shot that snaps Nikolaev's head back.
Vegas looks to land a combination but Nikolaev avoids it well.
Vegas lands an overhand right.
Vegas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vegas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nikolaev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vegas is fending him off so far but Nikolaev persists. Nope, Vegas circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volya Nikolaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikolaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vegas counters with a stiff right hand.
Vegas scores with a hook.
Nikolaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vegas was well out of range. Poor timing from Nikolaev.#T2#
Nikolaev shoots for a takedown but Vegas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Vegas clinches up with Nikolaev and pushes him back against the cage.
Nikolaev goes for a takedown attempt but Vegas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vegas scores with a sloppy right hand. Nikolaev should have avoided that one.
Nikolaev throws a looping overhand right but Vegas ducks down to avoid it.
Nikolaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Nikolaev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A right-left combo lands from Vegas. #ROC2#
Nikolaev is rocked!
Vegas misses with a straight left.
Oh Nikolaev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nikolaev needs to keep his hands up - Vegas had a free shot at his head there.
Nikolaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Nikolaev misses its intended target.
A big right from Nikolaev misses.
Nikolaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Vegas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vegas moves out of range as Nikolaev strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Vegas. That snapped Nikolaev's head back.
Vegas moves away from the strike by Nikolaev.
Volya Nikolaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Vegas slips a jab from Nikolaev.
Vegas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nikolaev looks to land a right hand but Vegas moved out of range.
Vegas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nikolaev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nikolaev misses with a looping left.
Vegas misses with a series of wild punches.
Vegas cracks Nikolaev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnny Vegas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vegas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nikolaev misses with a hook.
Vegas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vegas lands the left hand.
Vegas lands with a good body shot.
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!
Vegas misses with a double jab.
Vegas misses with a straight left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Nikolaev throws a hook to the side of Vegas's head but Vegas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vegas leaves Nikolaev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nikolaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vegas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nikolaev shoots in for a takedown but Vegas shows good takedown defense.
Nikolaev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Vegas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vegas lands a right hand.
Nikolaev wants to get back to striking at distance but Vegas won't allow it.
Vegas keeps control of Nikolaev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vegas lands an uppercut.
Nikolaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolaev wants a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vegas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Vegas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vegas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Vegas!

Johnny Vegas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Syn 634 San Pedro vs Alzheimer     
Date:   Jun 08, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Vegas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vegas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magomedov or not.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov presses Vegas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Vegas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vegas tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Vegas back against the cage.
Magomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Magomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vegas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vegas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vegas lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov goes for a takedown attempt but Vegas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov throws a chopping leg kick but Vegas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Marat Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vegas throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Vegas darts in and clinches Magomedov up against the cage.#TD#
Magomedov has Vegas pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Magomedov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vegas tumbling to the mat - Magomedov dives into Vegas's guard.#ES2#
Vegas kicks Magomedov off and gets to his feet.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov cracks Vegas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vegas swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vegas just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Vegas's shoulder, as Vegas tries to avoid the shot.
Magomedov tries to score with a low kick but Vegas moves his leg out of the way.
Vegas scores with a jab to the head.
Magomedov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Diamond Unbreakable in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
A lazy left from Magomedov finds it's target.#CL#
Magomedov rushes Vegas and presses him up against the cage.
Vegas scores with a shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov jumps guard but Vegas stands there with Magomedov around his waist. Magomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marat Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vegas lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Magomedov is trying to trip Vegas. He has hold of a leg but Vegas is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Magomedov persists though and gets the takedown into 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.
Vegas has control of Magomedov's left arm, preventing Magomedov from doing any damage.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vegas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Vegas is working from the bottom.
Vegas pulls Magomedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Magomedov from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Vegas looking to control.
Magomedov pushes down on Vegas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vegas is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vegas's head.
Vegas is concentrating on defense, preventing Magomedov from advancing position.
Vegas wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Magomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vegas defending well though.
Magomedov working over Vegas with some ground and pound. Vegas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Magomedov slips a nice elbow through Vegas's hands, connecting with Vegas's forehead.
Magomedov slips a nice elbow through Vegas's hands, connecting with Vegas's forehead.
Vegas is trying to stand up here but Magomedov is controlling him well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vegas manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Vegas keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Vegas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Vegas keeps moving.
Vegas pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Magomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Vegas has wrist control.
Magomedov trying to control but Vegas is working from the bottom.
Vegas trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Vegas keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marat Magomedov 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.
#R2#
Vegas looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vegas.
Vegas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vegas throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Magomedov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vegas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magomedov can pounce on him.
Vegas misses with a low kick as Magomedov jumps back.
Vegas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Vegas.
Magomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vegas sprawls and moves away.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Vegas's shoulder, as Vegas tries to avoid the shot.
Magomedov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Magomedov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Magomedov tries to land a leg kick but Vegas saw it coming and moves away.
Magomedov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas with a nice cross.
Magomedov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magomedov lands a nice hook to Vegas's body. Vegas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vegas misses with a low kick.
Vegas checks a leg kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov's corner calls for a 1-2. Magomedov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vegas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick lands from Vegas.
Johnny Vegas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov throws a leg kick that misses.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vegas takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Vegas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Marat Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Vegas misses with a double jab.
Magomedov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vegas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Vegas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
Vegas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magomedov.
Vegas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Magomedov wants to slow Vegas down by chopping away at his legs.
Magomedov misses with a hook.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Vegas avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vegas! But no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Vegas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Magomedov tries a low kick but Vegas avoids it.
Nice shot by Magomedov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vegas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Vegas staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Vegas misses.
Magomedov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vegas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vegas throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Vegas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov lands a jab.
A left lands for Magomedov.
Vegas ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Vegas scoring well with a low kick there.
Magomedov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vegas.
A big right from Magomedov misses. #TD#
Vegas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Vegas is keeping the position.
Marat Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Magomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vegas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vegas seems keen to control Magomedov's posture.
Vegas is continuing to stall.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vegas is keeping the position for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vegas looking to control.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Vegas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vegas controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
Vegas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #ES2#
Vegas has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Magomedov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vegas can do to turn this around?
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomedov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marat Magomedov dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Vegas walks into a jab.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Vegas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vegas takes one on the button.
Magomedov defending well as Vegas loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Magomedov misses the target.
Vegas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
Magomedov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magomedov connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Vegas misses its intended target.
Vegas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vegas throws a looping overhand right but Magomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Vegas blocks a low kick nicely.
Vegas moves out of range of the body kick from Magomedov.
Vegas defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vegas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Magomedov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Magomedov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vegas throws a jab when Magomedov was well out of range.
Magomedov tried to counter with a leg kick but Vegas avoided it.
Magomedov throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Magomedov, as that shot connected. #T1#
Magomedov walks into a straight right hand from Vegas.#CL2#
Vegas gets a clinch.
Magomedov pushes Vegas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vegas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vegas gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vegas lands with a left to the head.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Vegas controls the action.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas cracks Magomedov with a nice body shot.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Vegas working aggressively here.
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!
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Vegas. #T2#
Vegas lands a nice shot to the body.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vegas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Vegas controls the action.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vegas.
Vegas is pressed up against the cage. Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vegas down to the mat. Vegas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vegas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Magomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vegas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marat Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vegas throws out the jab.
Vegas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Magomedov.
Vegas connects with a single shot there.
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vegas.
Magomedov throws out a powerful jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magomedov.#T3#
Magomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magomedov tries to score with a low kick but Vegas moves his leg out of the way.
Magomedov moves out of range of the body kick.
A big left from Vegas misses.
Magomedov misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Vegas.
Vegas looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
And Magomedov counters with a quick kick to the body but Vegas blocks it.
Vegas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnny Vegas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov scores with a nice right hand.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Vegas moves out of range easily.
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
Magomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vegas's waist but Vegas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magomedov off to one side.
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vegas.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Vegas.
Vegas throws a front kick aimed at Magomedov's knee but Magomedov avoids it well.
A lazy left from Vegas finds it's target.#T4#
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Vegas.
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vegas.
Vegas misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Vegas slips the punch.
Vegas throws a right hand that Magomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Magomedov also avoids with ease.
Magomedov slips a jab from Vegas.
Vegas checks a leg kick.
Vegas throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Vegas misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Magomedov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Magomedov connects with a body shot.
Magomedov lands with an overhand left.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Vegas slips the punch.
Magomedov fakes the leg kick and cracks Vegas in the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Vegas.
I think Magomedov 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: Syn 630 Keenan vs San Pedro II     
Date:   May 11, 2019
#R1#
Nikolaev moves away from the strike by Vegas.
Nikolaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vegas.
Vegas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nikolaev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vegas scrambles back to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Nikolaev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Vegas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vegas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nikolaev's efforts to push away.
Nikolaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Nikolaev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vegas after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
Nikolaev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nikolaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nikolaev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vegas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vegas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolaev tries to pull guard but Vegas holds him up against the cage and eventually Nikolaev drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volya Nikolaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikolaev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vegas lands a body punch.
Vegas lands a right hand.
Vegas scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Vegas.
Nikolaev blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Vegas. #BC#
Nikolaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vegas catches Nikolaev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Vegas moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Nikolaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vegas throws a hook but Nikolaev blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Nikolaev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vegas lands a head shot.
Vegas looks to throw the jab but Nikolaev is out of range.
Nikolaev throwing a counter right hand but Vegas manages to avoid it.
Vegas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nikolaev.
Vegas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nikolaev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vegas throws a low kick, looking for Nikolaev's leg but Nikolaev calmly moves out of range.
Nikolaev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vegas takes a swing at Nikolaev's ribcage but misses.
Vegas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikolaev moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Vegas. That snapped Nikolaev's head back. #T2#
Vegas tries to land a front kick but Nikolaev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Vegas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nikolaev, pushing him back against the cage.
Nikolaev has Vegas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vegas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Nikolaev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vegas regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikolaev is fighting to break Vegas's control of his arms but Vegas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nikolaev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nikolaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Vegas is retaining full guard.
Nikolaev landing some decent shots from guard.
Vegas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nikolaev landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Vegas keeping moving, preventing Nikolaev from controlling successfully.
Nikolaev is really struggling to control Vegas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vegas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nikolaev trying to control but Vegas is working from the bottom.
Vegas trying to control the position.
Nikolaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nikolaev chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vegas wants to get back to his feet but Nikolaev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nikolaev wants to control from the top but Vegas keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nikolaev is looking to clinch.
Nikolaev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut lands for Vegas. That snapped Nikolaev's head back.
Nikolaev shoots in for a double leg but Vegas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nikolaev misses with an uppercut. Vegas saw that one coming.
Vegas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev closes the distance and clinches up with Vegas, looking for a takedown. Nikolaev pushes Vegas against the cage but Vegas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Vegas closes the distance and pushes Nikolaev back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Vegas throws a body shot but no joy.
Nikolaev drops his hands momentarily and Vegas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnny Vegas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nikolaev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nikolaev is looking to clinch but Vegas is avoiding it.
Nikolaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vegas.
Nikolaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vegas catches Nikolaev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nikolaev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nikolaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Vegas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nikolaev's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nikolaev fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vegas! But no joy.
Nikolaev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vegas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1##CL2#
Vegas rushes Nikolaev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Nikolaev breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Vegas.
Vegas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nikolaev throwing a counter right hand but Vegas manages to avoid it.
Nikolaev ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.
An attempted straight right counter from Nikolaev misses the target.
Nikolaev wants to clinch up but Vegas keeps it at a distance.
Nikolaev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Nikolaev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vegas parries the strikes from Nikolaev easily there. Nikolaev is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vegas to escape.
Nikolaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vegas keeps working.
Nikolaev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Vegas can't do much from the bottom here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolaev landing strikes. #T2#
Vegas is trying to control Nikolaev's posture but Nikolaev avoids it. #SUB#
Nikolaev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vegas, who protects the arm well.
Nikolaev is looking to take a break and control but Vegas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vegas is pushing Nikolaev's head away, looking to escape. Nikolaev manages to hold on to the position though.
Vegas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Vegas can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Nikolaev throws a strike aimed at the side of Vegas's head but Vegas avoids it well.
Vegas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nikolaev off and has taken his back!
Vegas keeps control of the position as Nikolaev tries to break free.
Vegas trying to control.
Vegas keeps control of the position easily here as Nikolaev tries to buck him off.
Nikolaev wants to control his opponent's hands but Vegas gets his hands free.
Nikolaev turns into Vegas and is now in his guard.
Vegas keeping moving, preventing Nikolaev from controlling successfully. #T4#
Nikolaev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nikolaev 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.
Vegas is pulling down on Nikolaev's head. It's preventing any offense from Nikolaev, at least for the moment.
Vegas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vegas trying to control the position.
Nikolaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nikolaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nikolaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vegas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nikolaev trying to control but Vegas is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nikolaev swings for the body but Vegas moves out of range.
Vegas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nikolaev tries to clinch but Vegas moves out of range.
Nikolaev backing away here, and Vegas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Vegas scores with a hook.
Nikolaev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vegas's head backwards.
Vegas misses with a looping left.
Nikolaev misses with a looping right.
Vegas lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Nikolaev.
Nice takedown defense from Vegas. No joy for Nikolaev on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas scores with a jab.
Vegas defending well as Nikolaev loads up on a big left hand.
Vegas flicks out a counter leg kick but Nikolaev steps away.
Vegas looks to land a left hand but Nikolaev moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Nikolaev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vegas.
Vegas throws out a loose jab but Nikolaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A lazy left from Vegas finds it's target.#T1#
Vegas slips under a jab.
Nikolaev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vegas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice uppercut lands for Vegas. That snapped Nikolaev's head back.
Nikolaev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vegas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nikolaev somewhat.
Vegas lands a jab to the head.
Vegas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikolaev moves away.
A big right from Nikolaev misses. #T2#
Vegas connects with a right hand. Nikolaev shakes it off.
Nikolaev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nikolaev tries to clinch but Vegas moves out of range. #CL2#
Vegas instigates a clinch.
Nikolaev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vegas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikolaev can't break the clinch.
Vegas blocking some punches.
Vegas working aggressively here.
Vegas lands with a short shot to the head.
Vegas lands with a light punch inside.
Vegas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nikolaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vegas lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Nikolaev is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Oh Nikolaev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nikolaev blocks an uppercut.
Volya Nikolaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikolaev seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Vegas has Nikolaev pressed against the cage, preventing Nikolaev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nikolaev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
Vegas lands an uppercut.
Nikolaev blocks an uppercut.
Vegas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikolaev.
A short right from Vegas.
Nikolaev tries to pull guard but Vegas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Johnny Vegas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volya Nikolaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vegas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nikolaev backwards.
Nikolaev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vegas fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Vegas clinches.
Vegas has Nikolaev pressed against the cage, preventing Nikolaev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nikolaev looking for a takedown. #T4##BC#
Nikolaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Vegas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nikolaev, pushing him back against the cage.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nikolaev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vegas prevents it.
Nikolaev is looking to control Vegas's arms but Vegas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nikolaev has his back to the cage.
Nikolaev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vegas lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolaev is trying to break free.
Nikolaev misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Nikolaev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Vegas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vegas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Vegas!

After winning the bout, Johnny Vegas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Syn 625 Pulkkinen vs Mouth     
Date:   Mar 31, 2019
#R1#
Green scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vegas avoids the body shot from Green.
Vegas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Green scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vegas doesn't seem bothered though.
Vegas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green.
Green scores with a kick to the body.
Vegas wants to clinch.
Vegas tries to score with a low kick but Green moves his leg out of the way.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Green checks a leg kick.
It looked like Green wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vegas missing with a left hand there. Green was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Green moves out of range as Vegas strikes.
Green misses with a body shot
and Vegas counters with a nice uppercut.
Green with a jab.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Vegas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Vegas.
Green digs a good body shot into Vegas's ribs.
Green throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Green throws a right hand that misses
and Vegas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Green thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vegas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Green's sensitive parts.
Vegas lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vegas moves away.
Green avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vegas looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range.
Vegas blocks the body kick.
Vegas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A leg kick checked by Green.
Green walks into a left hand.
Green moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vegas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Green throws a wild body kick that Vegas sees coming a mile off.
Vegas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vegas slips under a jab from Green.
Vegas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vegas throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Green tries to bum rush Vegas with a series of wild strikes but Vegas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Green backs off Vegas throws a huge counter combo but Green manages to avoid it all.
An inside leg kick from Vegas misses.
Green looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Green attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vegas manages to avoid it.#T2#
Green misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vegas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Green.
Blake Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vegas looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Vegas is just out of range.
Vegas ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Vegas misses with a straight right.
Vegas lands a right hook to the body.
Vegas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vegas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Green.
It appears Green was looking to counter with a kick there.
Green throws a wild body kick that Vegas sees coming a mile off.
Vegas moves away from the strike by Green.
Green slips under a jab from Vegas.
Vegas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vegas moves away.
Green listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Green misses the shot to the body.
Green checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Green on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Green scores with a kick to the body.
Green blocks a jab.
Vegas misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Vegas is just out of range.
Vegas scoring well with a low kick there.
Green with a nice cross.
Green throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vegas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Green misses with a body kick.
Vegas tries to bum rush Green with a series of wild strikes but Green uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Green lands a jab to Vegas's midsection.
Vegas throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Green scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Green lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vegas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vegas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Green jabs Vegas right on the nose. Vegas blinks but takes it well.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big right from Vegas misses.
Vegas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Green changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Green takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vegas lands with a hook. Green tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Green lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vegas moves out of range as Green throws a body kick.
Green misses with a kick to the body.
Vegas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vegas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green.
Vegas scores with the left hand. Green knows he should have avoided that one.
Vegas misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from Vegas misses.
Vegas throws out a leg kick but Green moves out of range and Vegas only half commits.
Vegas doesn't manage to clinch there - Green circles away.
Green is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vegas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Green dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Vegas misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Green misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Vegas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Vegas.
Green checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vegas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Green lands a head shot.
Vegas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Green counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Vegas has managed to clinch.
Green blocks an uppercut.
Green pushes Vegas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Vegas working aggressively here.
Green is working Vegas over against the cage.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Green.
Green tries to work over Vegas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vegas lands a nice uppercut.#T1##BC#
Green manages to break the clinch.
Vegas cracks the inside of Green's front leg.
Green thuds a left hand into Vegas's body.
Vegas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Green throws a big shot that misses.
Green throws a wild body kick that Vegas sees coming a mile off.
And Vegas responds with a good body kick, but Green manages to step out the way in time.
Green swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vegas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vegas motions for Green to come forward. Vegas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vegas tries a head kick but it misses.
Green blocks a jab.
Vegas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vegas tries to land a body kick
and Green counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blake Green is winning the standup battle so far.
Vegas throws a solid leg kick but Green takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vegas.
Vegas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vegas misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
Vegas fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Green misses.
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vegas. #T2#
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!
Green takes one to the chin there.
Vegas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Green fakes the leg kick and cracks Vegas in the body.
Vegas misses with a straight right.
Green scores with a hook to the body. Vegas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Green looks to land a body kick but Vegas moved away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A slow jab from Green misses its intended target.
A big left from Green misses.
Green lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vegas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Green. Green obviously looking to wear him down.
Vegas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Green moves forwards but Vegas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Green lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Green fakes the leg kick and cracks Vegas in the body.
Green scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vegas in his tracks.
Green misses with an uppercut.
Vegas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vegas throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Green moves out of range as Vegas strikes.
Green is looking to land body kicks.
Vegas looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Green tries to land a body kick
and Vegas counters with a nice uppercut.
Green avoids a kick to the body.
Vegas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Vegas misses with a low kick.
Vegas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Green doesn't seem bothered though.
Vegas cracks the inside of Green's front leg.
Vegas walks into a stiff left hand from Green.
Vegas thumps Green with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Vegas.
Green clobbers Vegas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Green scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vegas in his tracks.
Green misses with an uppercut
and Vegas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green blocks a head kick by Vegas.
Vegas avoids the body shot from Green.
Green fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Vegas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Green.
Vegas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Green.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Green here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vegas.
Green chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Green is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vegas throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Vegas moves out of range as Green strikes.
Vegas tests Green's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vegas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vegas. That's going to slow Green down.
Green connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vegas momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Green.
A big left from Green misses.
Vegas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A quick step to the side and Green tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Green misses its intended target.
Vegas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vegas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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 Blake Green will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Green throws a leg kick but Vegas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good shot there by Vegas.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vegas.
Vegas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Green lands a nice hook to Vegas's body. Vegas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Green pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Green scores with a jab.
Vegas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Green bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vegas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Green bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Green.
A low kick from Green is predictable there
and Vegas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Green checks a leg kick.
Green is looking to slow Vegas down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green slips a jab from Vegas.
Green stuns Vegas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Green misses with a body shot. #T1#
Green misses with a body shot
and Vegas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Green throws out a loose jab but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green missing with a left hand there. Vegas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Green misses with a straight left.
Green throws a shot to the body.
Vegas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vegas avoids the body shot from Green.
Green bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vegas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vegas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vegas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Green scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vegas throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Green lands a slapping body shot.
Green keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vegas.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Vegas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vegas lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vegas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Green lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vegas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Green makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Vegas really felt that one!
Vegas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vegas slips a jab from Green.
Vegas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vegas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vegas! But no joy.
Vegas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vegas moves away.
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
Green swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vegas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Vegas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vegas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Green manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Green throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Green moves out of range of the body kick.
Green connects with a single shot there.
Vegas misses with a straight left.
Vegas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Green finds it's way round the side to connect with Vegas's head. #T3#
Green checks a leg kick.
Vegas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Green.
Nice defenses there by Vegas.
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vegas.
Vegas slips under a jab.
Vegas throws a wild body kick that Green sees coming a mile off.
Green misses with a shot to the body
and Green takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vegas throws a front kick aimed at Green's knee but Green avoids it well.
Green takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnny Vegas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vegas throws a leg kick but Green checks it.
Vegas defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand.
Green's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vegas under the eye.
Vegas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Green.
Green takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Green throws out a loose jab but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas moves out of range of the body kick from Green.
Vegas unleashes a big counter combination but Green bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vegas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green.
Green looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Vegas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Green scores with a spinning back kick!
Green scores with a jab. Vegas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Green misses.
Vegas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Green has time to react.
Green throws a shot to the body.
Vegas misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
Vegas misses with a jab to the body
and Green counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Green ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.
Green is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vegas misses with an uppercut.
Vegas looks to land a body kick but Green moved away.
Green keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Green misses with an uppercut. Vegas saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vegas throws out a loose jab but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas misses with a looping right.
Vegas misses the body punch
and Green counters with a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Green showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Green, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Green!

After the big win, Blake Green made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: Syn 622 Boagrius vs Rocket II     
Date:   Mar 09, 2019
#R1#
Vegas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pesonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vegas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vegas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pesonen throws a leg kick which misses Vegas's front leg but catches the back leg as Vegas tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Vegas.
Vegas scores with a hook to the body. Pesonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vegas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pesonen tests Vegas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vegas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Vegas.
Vegas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vegas looks for the body kick but Pesonen saw that one coming.
Vegas lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vegas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pesonen.
Pesonen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vegas sprawls and moves away.
Pesonen lands with a hook. Vegas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A cross from Vegas lands.
Pesonen misses with a straight left.
Vegas throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Pesonen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pesonen lands a head shot.
Pesonen misses the shot to the body.
Pesonen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Vegas to counter with a crisp jab.
Pesonen shoots in and drives through. Vegas sprawls well.
Pesonen is looking to slow Vegas down with leg kicks.
Pesonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vegas.
Vegas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vegas checks a leg kick nicely.
Vegas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pesonen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A bone on bone clash there as Vegas blocks the leg kick.
Vegas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pesonen moves away.
Pesonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pesonen darts in trying to clinch
and Vegas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vegas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pesonen shoots in for a takedown but Vegas shows good takedown defense.
Vegas scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Pesonen.#T2#
Vegas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pesonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Pesonen misses with a straight right.
It looks like Pesonen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jallu Pesonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pesonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Vegas.
Vegas cracks Pesonen with a good jab.
Johnny Vegas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pesonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Pesonen tries to clinch there but Vegas circles away.
Pesonen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vegas's waist but Vegas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pesonen off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jallu Pesonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pesonen throws an overhand right that lands on Vegas's shoulder, as Vegas tries to avoid the shot.
Vegas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vegas lands with a slapping head kick.
Pesonen looks to land a left hand but Vegas moved out of range nicely.
Vegas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pesonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pesonen throws a body punch but Vegas moves out of range.
Pesonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Pesonen tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Pesonen throws a hook but Vegas avoids it easily.#TD#
Pesonen shoots in and gets a takedown into Vegas's guard.
Vegas is pulling down on Pesonen's head to control his posture.
Pesonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vegas pulls Pesonen in close to prevent any damage.
Pesonen content to stall in guard here.
Vegas is trying to control the position but Pesonen postures up.
Pesonen won't allow Vegas to sweep him here.
Vegas seems keen to control Pesonen's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vegas trying to keep a closed guard but Pesonen is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Pesonen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vegas swivels and escapes.
Vegas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Vegas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Vegas moves into the clinch successfully.
Vegas lands a hook that snaps the head of Pesonen backwards.
Vegas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Pesonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vegas moves away from the strike by Pesonen.
Pesonen fails to land the takedown.
Pesonen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vegas.
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!
Pesonen misses with a jab to the body
and Vegas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vegas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot by Vegas.
Pesonen moves forwards but Vegas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pesonen tries for a takedown but Vegas circles away easily
and Vegas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vegas scores with a punch to the head.
Pesonen misses the body punch
and Pesonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Vegas instigates a clinch.
Pesonen throws a head punch that misses.
Pesonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Pesonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pesonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vegas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
Pesonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas tries a body shot but Pesonen blocks it.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vegas working aggressively here.
Vegas pushes Pesonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vegas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Pesonen. #T1#
Pesonen is leaning against Vegas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vegas blocking some punches.
Vegas lands a nice uppercut.
Vegas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vegas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pesonen can't break the clinch.
Pesonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vegas tries to work over Pesonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Vegas.
Vegas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pesonen tries for a takedown but Vegas manages to get underhooks.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Pesonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Vegas lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Vegas.
Pesonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pesonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Pesonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pesonen blocks a body shot from Vegas.
Pesonen is working Vegas over against the cage.
Pesonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Pesonen misses with some punches.
Pesonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vegas backwards. #BC#
Pesonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vegas throws a shot from downtown. Pesonen moves away and avoids it.
Pesonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Vegas punishes Pesonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Vegas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pesonen is looking to clinch.
Johnny Vegas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pesonen throws a series of punches but Vegas avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Vegas throws an overhand right that lands on Pesonen's shoulder, as Pesonen tries to avoid the shot.
Pesonen loads up on a big right hand but Vegas slips the punch.
Pesonen throws a jab when Vegas was well out of range.#CL2#
Vegas clinches up with Pesonen and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vegas.
Pesonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Pesonen blocking some punches.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pesonen throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Pesonen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vegas smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jallu Pesonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pesonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vegas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pesonen lands a leg kick that knocks Vegas off balance momentarily.
Pesonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vegas drops his hands momentarily and Pesonen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vegas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Pesonen looks to land a right hand but Vegas moved out of range.
Vegas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pesonen is looking to clinch but Vegas is avoiding it.
Vegas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pesonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vegas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pesonen blocks the body kick.
Vegas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pesonen checks a leg kick.
Vegas looks to land a left hand but Pesonen moved out of range nicely.
Pesonen misses with a left hand
and Vegas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pesonen avoids the body shot from Vegas.
Pesonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vegas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vegas scores with a nice head shot.
Vegas scores with a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Vegas. That snapped Pesonen's head back.
Pesonen catches Vegas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vegas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pesonen.
Pesonen throws a hook but Vegas blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Vegas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pesonen, as that shot connected.
Vegas slips a jab from Pesonen.
A countering left hand to the body from Vegas misses.
Pesonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pesonen tries to clinch but Vegas moves out of range.
Pesonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vegas.
Pesonen loads up on a big right hand but Vegas slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Pesonen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pesonen scores with a jab. Vegas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pesonen throws a leg kick but Vegas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vegas slips a straight right by Pesonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Pesonen misses its intended target.
Vegas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Vegas blocks the leg kick.
Pesonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vegas.
A good leg kick by Vegas. #T1#
Pesonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Pesonen takes one on the button.
Vegas missing with a left hand there. Pesonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pesonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vegas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vegas cracks the inside of Pesonen's front leg.
Pesonen blocks a jab.
Vegas lands a nice looking body shot.
Vegas's corner calls for a 1-2. Vegas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pesonen slips a straight right by Vegas.
Pesonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Vegas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vegas. That's going to slow Pesonen down.
Pesonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pesonen throws a hook but Vegas avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pesonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vegas was well out of range. Poor timing from Pesonen.
Vegas feints a counter leg kick.
Jallu Pesonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pesonen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Pesonen closes the distance and clinches up with Vegas, looking for a takedown. Pesonen pushes Vegas against the cage but Vegas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vegas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pesonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vegas tests Pesonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pesonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pesonen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vegas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pesonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vegas moves away.
Pesonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vegas tries to land a front kick but Pesonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pesonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vegas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pesonen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vegas counters with a nice uppercut.
Pesonen throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
A punch lands to the side of Pesonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A cross from Pesonen lands.
Vegas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vegas lands with a shot to the body.
Pesonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas lands with a shot to the body.
Vegas checks a low kick from Pesonen.
Pesonen throws a hook but Vegas blocks it.
Vegas throws a sloppy head kick and Pesonen moves out of range easily.
Johnny Vegas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vegas lands a head shot.
Vegas slips under a jab.
Pesonen throws an overhand right that lands on Vegas's shoulder, as Vegas tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Pesonen shoots in and bounces Vegas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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!
Pesonen throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Pesonen pushing down on Vegas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vegas is trying to get back to full guard.
Vegas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pesonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vegas pulls Pesonen in close to his closed guard and prevents Pesonen from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pesonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Vegas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vegas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Vegas!

An out of breath Johnny Vegas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Syn 619 LoL Finals     
Date:   Feb 23, 2019
#R1#
Built uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
Built lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Built on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Built throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vegas ducks under a wild hook from Built.
Built throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Built misses with a leg kick
and Vegas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vegas cracks Built with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Built cracks Vegas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut.
Johnny Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Built.#ROC#
Vegas is rocked!
Vegas scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Built throws a leg kick but Vegas checks it.
Built takes one on the button.
Vegas looks to throw the jab but Built is out of range.
That kick from Built tenderised Vegas's leg. Vegas is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
A big right from Built misses.
Vegas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vegas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A low kick from Built is predictable there
and Vegas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vegas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Built.
Built takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vegas throws a chopping leg kick but Built manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vegas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Built.
Vegas throws an overhand right that lands on Built's shoulder, as Built tries to avoid the shot.
Vegas misses with a straight right.
Built throws a low kick but Vegas moves out of range easily.
Vegas lands with a kick to the temple. Built shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Built thumps Vegas with a low kick.
Vegas lands with a cross. #T2#
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!
Vegas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vegas slips under a jab from Built.
Built misses with an uppercut
and Vegas counters with a nice uppercut.
Vegas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Built had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vegas throws an off balance right hand
and Vegas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Built defending well as Vegas loads up on a big left hand.
Vegas misses the shot to the body.
Built lands a slapping body shot.
Vegas tries to clinch but Built is having none of it.
Built checks a low kick from Vegas.
An attempted straight right counter from Built misses the target.
Built throws a hook but Vegas blocks it.
Vegas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vegas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vegas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Built.
Jab from Vegas.#T3#
Vegas moves away from the strike by Built.
Vegas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Built misses with a looping right.
Vegas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vegas misses with an uppercut. Built saw that one coming.
Vegas throws a jab when Built was well out of range.
Vegas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vegas tries to score with a low kick but Built moves his leg out of the way.
Built thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Vegas. Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
Built throws a solid leg kick but Vegas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Built.
Built misses with a body shot.
Vegas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Built.
Built ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vegas moves away.#T4#
Built walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good work by Built as he checks the leg kick.
Built throwing a counter right hand but Vegas manages to avoid it.
Vegas lands a nice looking body shot.
Vegas swings widly with a right hand
and Built counters with a stiff right hand.
Vegas misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Vegas throws a jab when Built was well out of range.
Vegas ducks under a wild hook from Built.
Vegas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vegas misses with a few strikes there.
Built is looking to counter punch.
Built throws a solid leg kick but Vegas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Built.
Crunch! Built slams his shin into Vegas's torso.
Vegas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Built has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vegas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Built looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Built looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vegas throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Vegas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vegas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Built checks a low kick from Vegas.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vegas in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A bone on bone clash there as Built blocks the leg kick.
Built fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vegas manages to avoid it.
Vegas misses with a straight left.
Built bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vegas's head.
Built throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vegas misses with a straight left.
Built's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vegas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Built scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built misses with a hook to the body
and Built takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vegas throws a shot to the body.
Vegas throws the left hand but Built avoids the punch easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vegas checks a leg kick.
Vegas thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
Vegas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Built's hands.
Vegas is looking to clinch.
Johnny Vegas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vegas.
An attempted straight right counter from Built misses the target.
Vegas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vegas.
Built misses with a head kick.
A big left from Built misses.
Vegas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vegas lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Built.
Vegas throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.
Built lands with a kick to the ribs.
A clash of legs there as Built blocks the low kick.
A quick step to the side and Built tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vegas connects with a nice looking jab.
Vegas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Built. That did some damage!
Built fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vegas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
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!
Vegas is looking to slow Built down with leg kicks.
Vegas throws out a loose jab but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Built misses the target.
A shot to the body from Built misses
enabling Vegas to counter with a crisp jab.
Vegas misses with a looping right.
Built drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Built slips under a jab from Vegas.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Built might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Vegas scores with a decent looking hook.
Built takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Built misses.
Built misses with a hook to the body
and Vegas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Built uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vegas.
Built catches Vegas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Built works the jab nicely.#CUT#
That has opened up Johnny Vegas's cut even more.#T3##CL2#
Vegas clinches up with Built and pushes him back against the cage.
Vegas scores with a shot to the side of Built's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vegas.
Built tries to work over Vegas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built digs a right hand into Vegas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vegas's gas tank.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
Built digs a right hand underneath Vegas's ribcage. Vegas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Vegas.
Built misses with the head strike.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Built.
Vegas lands with a light punch inside.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Vegas.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Built's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Built digs a right hand into Vegas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vegas's gas tank.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Built lands with a right to the head.
Vegas prevents a body shot from Built.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Vegas.
Vegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built working aggressively here.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built pushes Vegas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vegas.
Built lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vegas or not.
Vegas digs a right hand into Built's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Built's gas tank.
Built lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vegas is breathing heavily.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Vegas blocking some punches.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by Built.
Built blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Vegas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Built swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Built just misses with a punch to the body.
Built avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Built appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Built slips a straight right by Vegas.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Built crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vegas - the referee stops the clock and Built gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vegas. Built manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Built bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vegas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vegas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vegas throws the left hand but Built avoids the punch easily.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Vegas there.
Built throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vegas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Built.
Vegas throws a low kick, looking for Built's leg but Built calmly moves out of range.
Built lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Built throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vegas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Built looks to land a right hand but Vegas moved out of range.
Vegas throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
Vegas wants to slow Built down by chopping away at his legs.
Built lands a nice hook to Vegas's body. Vegas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Built scores with the left hand. Vegas knows he should have avoided that one.
Vegas checks a leg kick.
Built takes a swing at Vegas's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Vegas forces Built back against the cage and clinches.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built lands with a right to the head.
Built misses with the head strike.
Built lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Vegas.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Vegas controls the action.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas is trying to break the clinch but Built is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vegas.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Vegas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Built digs a right hand into Vegas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vegas's gas tank.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built prevents Vegas from breaking the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Built.
Vegas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Vegas. #T3#
Vegas misses with some punches.
Built looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built lands a right hand.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Built.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
A right hand to the body from Built.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Built lands a right hand.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vegas is still on wobbly legs! Can Built finish him?
Vegas tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Built works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vegas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
A short uppercut from Built.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Built.
A right hook to the body lands for Built.
Pa‘Akea Built has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Built makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Built lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Vegas to his knees! Built keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pa‘Akea Built!
Pa‘Akea Built retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Pa‘Akea Built thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Syn Europe 99     
Date:   Feb 02, 2019
#R1#
Vegas blocks a jab.
Ozolinsh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Vegas checks it.
Vegas cracks the inside of Ozolinsh's front leg.
Johnny Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh misses the jab.
Vegas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Ozolinsh misses.
Vegas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ozolinsh blocks a low kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Ozolinsh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozolinsh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Vegas coming out on top.
Vegas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut.
Ozolinsh lands with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Vegas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Ozolinsh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vegas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Vegas moves into range and clinches up with Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vegas's elbow.
Ozolinsh cracks Vegas with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Ozolinsh.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Ozolinsh pushes Vegas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vegas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Ozolinsh on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Vegas controls his hands.
Vegas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vegas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vegas. #T2#
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Vegas.
Ozolinsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Ozolinsh misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vegas's elbow.
Vegas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ozolinsh misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vegass head.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh lands a right hand.
Vegas prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Vegas scores with a shot to the side of Ozolinsh's head.
A short uppercut from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Ozolinsh lands a nice uppercut.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Vegas breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Vegas closes the distance but Ozolinsh moves to the side
and Ozolinsh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vegas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ozolinsh misses with a jab to the body
and Vegas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vegas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vegas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vegas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh connects with a single shot there.
Vegas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ozolinsh tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up.
Ozolinsh is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The crowd cheers as Vegas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ozolinsh doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozolinsh slips under a jab from Vegas.
A little feinted left hand from Ozolinsh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Ozolinsh throws out a loose jab but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vegas thuds his right hand into Ozolinsh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vegas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ozolinsh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ozolinsh is looking to land body kicks.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vegas tries to clinch but Ozolinsh is having none of it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ozolinsh checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vegas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vegas thuds his right hand into Ozolinsh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD#
Ozolinsh lands a big right hand that sends Vegas crashing to the mat! Ozolinsh stays standing though and waves Vegas back to his feet!#ROC#
Vegas is rocked!
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No joy there for Vegas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vegas throws a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head but Ozolinsh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vegas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vegas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vegas connects with a looping right hand.
Vegas delivers a nice body kick.
Ozolinsh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vegas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vegas looks to land a right hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range.
Vegas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Ozolinsh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vegas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ozolinsh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ozolinsh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Vegas.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy uppercut
and Vegas counters with a nice kick to the body.
Vegas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Vegas misses its intended target.
Vegas misses with a right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight right hand.
Vegas misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Vegas. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Vegas misses.
Ozolinsh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vegas lands a jab to the nose.
Vegas lands a right hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Vegas. #T2##CL2#
Vegas closes the distance and clinches.
Vegas lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Ozolinsh misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Vegas.
Vegas struggles to land a body shot inside as Ozolinsh controls his hands.
Ozolinsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vegas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh. #BC2#
Vegas breaks from the clinch.
Vegas misses with a lunging right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vegas throws a low kick but Ozolinsh avoids it.
Vegas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Vegas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Vegas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnny Vegas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vegas throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Vegas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vegas throws a leg kick which misses Ozolinsh's front leg but catches the back leg as Ozolinsh tries to avoid it.
Ozolinsh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vegas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ozolinsh scrambles back to his feet.
Vegas throws a body shot but no joy.
Vegas throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Ozolinsh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A swing and a miss from Vegas.
Vegas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ozolinsh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vegas misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vegas looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range. #T4#
Vegas checks a leg kick.
Vegas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Vegas.
Ozolinsh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vegas! But no joy.
Vegas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ozolinsh's calf.
Ozolinsh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vegas lands a really nice looking cross but Ozolinsh seems unphased.
Ozolinsh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vegas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ozolinsh on the side of the head.
Ozolinsh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.
A telegraphed right hand from Vegas misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Vegas.
Vegas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.
Good leg kick by Ozolinsh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vegas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vegas.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vegas was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
Vegas walks into a stiff left hand from Ozolinsh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas catches Ozolinsh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vegas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vegas. #T1#
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Vegas.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vegas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ozolinshs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vegas slips a straight right by Ozolinsh.
Vegas is looking to slow Ozolinsh down with leg kicks.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Vegas.
A good leg kick by Vegas.
Ozolinsh lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Vegas misses.
Vegas lands with a cross. #CL2#
Vegas clinches up with Ozolinsh and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Vegas scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Vegas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Ozolinsh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Teodors Ozolinsh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Vegas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vegas.
Ozolinsh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Vegas controls his hands. #T3#
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vegas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vegas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vegas prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Vegas controls his hands.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Vegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Vegas blocks an uppercut.
Vegas digs a right hand underneath Ozolinsh's ribcage. Ozolinsh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vegas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vegas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards.
Good body shot from Vegas.
A short right from Vegas on the inside.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
Ozolinsh lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Ozolinsh cracks Vegas with a nice body shot.
Ozolinsh swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Vegas breaks the clinch.
Vegas misses the jab.#CL#
Ozolinsh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Vegas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Ozolinsh has managed to clinch.
Vegas scores with a shoulder strike.
Ozolinsh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vegas misses with the head strike. #BC#
Ozolinsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vegas moves out of range as Ozolinsh strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Johnny Vegas just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Vegas connects with a crisp jab.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that misses
letting Vegas counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Vegas misses its intended target.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter punch.
Ozolinsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vegas.
Vegas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vegas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Vegas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the side of Vegas's head but Vegas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body kick there by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh looks for the body kick but Vegas saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Vegas. That snapped Ozolinsh's head back. #CL2#
Vegas clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Vegas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch. #T1#
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh misses with the head strike.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ozolinsh misses with some punches.
Vegas tries to throw a body punch but Ozolinsh avoids it by throwing Vegas back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Vegas lands a body punch.
Vegas blocking some punches.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Vegas controls the action.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands with a short shot to the head.
Vegas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ozolinsh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice body punch from Vegas.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh digs a right hand into Vegas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vegas's gas tank.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by Ozolinsh.
Vegas takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas lands with a left to the head.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh. #BC2#
Vegas breaks the clinch.
Vegas works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vegas lands a really nice looking cross but Ozolinsh seems unphased.
Good work by Vegas as he checks the leg kick.
Vegas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozolinsh.
Vegas cracks Ozolinsh with a good jab.
Ozolinsh's corner calls for a 1-2. Ozolinsh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vegas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vegas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ozolinsh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vegas connects with a body shot that sends Ozolinsh's belly button to the back.#T3#
Vegas connects with a body shot that sends Ozolinsh's belly button to the back.
Vegas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Vegas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Vegas lands a head shot.
Vegas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ozolinsh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Ozolinsh moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh digs a right hand underneath Vegas's ribcage. Vegas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Ozolinsh scores with a shot to the side of Vegas's head.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Vegas blocks an uppercut.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vegass head.
Vegas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
Ozolinsh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Ozolinsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vegas's elbow.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Vegas controls the action.
Vegas prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
A body shot lands from Ozolinsh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Johnny Vegas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
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!
#R5#
Ozolinsh clobbers Vegas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vegas throws a nice looking combination but Ozolinsh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Ozolinsh blocks the leg kick.
Ozolinsh fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vegas just manages to avoid it.
Vegas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ozolinsh throws a jab when Vegas was well out of range.
Vegas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ozolinsh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vegas is still on wobbly legs! Can Ozolinsh finish him?
Vegas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ozolinsh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vegas seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ozolinsh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Ozolinsh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vegas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vegas with a jab.
A combination from Vegas does no damage. #T1#
Vegas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Ozolinsh misses.
The fighters circling - Ozolinsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozolinsh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vegas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vegas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vegas misses with the combination.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter punch.
Vegas lands a head kick!
Vegas scores with a decent looking hook.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ozolinsh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vegas steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Vegas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ozolinsh. That did some damage!
Vegas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vegas lands with a good body shot.
Ozolinsh throws a looping overhand right but Vegas ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh doesn't manage to clinch there - Vegas circles away.
Ozolinsh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ozolinsh defending well as Vegas loads up on a big left hand.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the head.
Vegas throws an off balance right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a right hand to the body.
Vegas throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Ozolinsh swings widly with a right hand
letting Vegas counter with a right hand.
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ozolinsh blocks a low kick nicely.
Vegas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Vegas.
Ozolinsh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnny Vegas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ozolinsh lands with an overhand left.
Vegas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh swats away the attempt to clinch by Vegas.
A quick step to the side and Ozolinsh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vegas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.
Vegas throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Vegas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vegas moves out of range of the strikes.
Ozolinsh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick that knocks Vegas off balance momentarily.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight left.
Ozolinsh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vegas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vegas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vegas misses with a hook.
Vegas looks to land a combination but Ozolinsh avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ozolinsh momentarily.
Vegas lands a jab to Ozolinsh's midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Vegas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vegas 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Vegas!

Johnny Vegas is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Vegas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DARE 93     
Date:   Jan 09, 2019
#R1#
That kick from Vegas tenderised Magomedov's leg. Magomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vegas checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Vegas clinches up with Magomedov and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Vegas manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov moves out of range as Vegas throws a body kick.
We've been informed that Vegas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov clobbers Vegas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Vegas's head but Vegas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vegas throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Vegas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vegas tries to circle away but Magomedov has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Vegas on the inside.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov works on Vegas's body with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vegas gets underhooks to prevent Magomedov's takedown attempt.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Vegas takes a shot to the head.
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!
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
I was talking to Magomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Magomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
Vegas gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas blocking some punches.
Vegas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vegas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vegas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Vegas.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vegas scores with a shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Vegas blocks it.
Vegas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vegas misses with a body punch.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Vegas.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Vegas controls the action.
Vegas blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Vegas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov. #TD#
Vegas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Magomedov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vegas to the mat. Vegas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Vegas keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Vegas pulls Magomedov in to control the position.
Vegas keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vegas's guard. #T3#
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Vegas won't allow it.
Vegas is pressing down on Magomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magomedov stops Vegas from standing up.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vegas has control of Magomedov's left arm, preventing Magomedov from doing any damage.
Magomedov is in close to Vegas's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Vegas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vegas holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Vegas is retaining full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Magomedov throws a strike but Vegas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Vegas is proving a slippery customer.
Vegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Magomedov is working an open guard so Vegas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marat Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Magomedov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vegas scores with a hook.
Magomedov checks a leg kick.#CL#
Magomedov darts in and clinches Vegas up against the cage.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Vegas.
Vegas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnny Vegas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Vegas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head. #CUT2#
It looks like Marat Magomedov has been cut.
Vegas prevents the takedown attempt.
Vegas lands a body shot.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Vegas.
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vegas scores with a shoulder strike.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vegas.
Vegas is leaning against Magomedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Vegas back against the cage.
Vegas scores with a shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Vegas blocks an uppercut.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marat Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vegas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab by Magomedov.
Vegas scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Vegas jabs at Magomedov's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vegas throws a big shot that misses.
Vegas cracks Magomedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vegas takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Vegas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vegas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vegas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little jabbing left from Vegas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vegas avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
Vegas blocking some punches.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov. #T3#
Vegas lands a right hand.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Vegas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Vegas.
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vegas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Vegas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Vegas manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Vegas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vegas moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Vegas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vegas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Magomedov throws a combination that misses
and Vegas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Vegas moved away.
Vegas digs a good hook to Magomedov's body.
Magomedov blocks the body kick.
Vegas thuds his right hand into Magomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vegas throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Johnny Vegas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vegas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magomedov momentarily.
Magomedov tries to move into range but Vegas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Vegas.
Magomedov takes a swing at Vegas's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Magomedov has closed the distance and engaged Vegas in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marat Magomedov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vegas misses with a straight right. #TD#
Magomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vegas was covering up waiting for the punch and Magomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vegas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Vegas keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vegas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vegas trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Vegas has wrist control.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vegas holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Vegas working a defensive guard here.
Marat Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Vegas is keeping the position.
Vegas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Magomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vegas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vegas trying to control the position here.
Vegas working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vegas is pulling down on Magomedov's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Magomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vegas.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vegas manages to avoid it.
Vegas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vegas throws a low kick but Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Magomedov with a hook.
Vegas throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Vegas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Vegas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vegas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magomedov misses with a body kick.
Vegas misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Vegas takes the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vegas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vegas misses with a body kick.
Vegas staying out of range there.
Vegas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vegas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
Vegas misses the jab.
Vegas blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vegas! But no joy.
Vegas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marat Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vegas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Vegas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
Vegas lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Vegas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov. #T4#
Vegas lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Vegas controls his hands.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Vegas scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Magomedov is trying to trip Vegas. He has hold of a leg but Vegas is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Magomedov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Vegas wriggles free and stands up.
Magomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vegas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magomedov tries to clinch there but Vegas circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Vegas.
I think Vegas 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Vegas!

Our winner, Johnny Vegas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: DARE INFERNO     
Date:   Dec 01, 2018
#R1#
Egyptian wants to clinch up but Vegas keeps it at a distance.
Vegas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Egyptian on the side of the head.
Vegas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at whitey's gym in the buildup to the fight.
Egyptian feints and then cracks Vegas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vegas down.
Egyptian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vegas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Egyptian misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vegas blocks it with crossed arms.
We've been informed that Egyptian has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Egyptian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vegas's elbow.
Vegas lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Egyptian fails to land.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas pushes Egyptian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Egyptian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vegas scores with a shoulder strike.
Egyptian is looking to break free of the clinch but Vegas has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Vegas. #T1#
Vegas misses with some punches.
Vegas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vegas.
Egyptian blocks an uppercut.
Egyptian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Egyptian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Egyptian stalling in the clinch.
Egyptian swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Egyptian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vegas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Egyptian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Egyptian misses with a body punch.
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Egyptian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vegas throws a jab but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Vegas scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Jab, jab by Vegas - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egyptian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Egyptian connects with an inside leg kick.
Egyptian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Egyptian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Egyptian throws a front kick aimed at Vegas's knee but Vegas avoids it well.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.
Egyptian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Egyptian throws a leg kick which misses Vegas's front leg but catches the back leg as Vegas tries to avoid it. #CL#
Vegas instigates a clinch.
Egyptian scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut.
Vegas is leaning against Egyptian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vegas can't find room to land a body shot as Egyptian controls the action.
Egyptian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Egyptian breaks the clinch. #T3#
Vegas slips under a jab.
A good leg kick by Egyptian.
Egyptian slips under a jab.
Egyptian throws a solid leg kick but Vegas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Egyptian.
Egyptian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Egyptian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Egyptian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vegas checks it well.
Egyptian thumps Vegas with a low kick.
Vegas throws the left hand but Egyptian avoids the punch easily.
Egyptian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vegas lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Vegas rushes Egyptian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Egyptian to work.
Egyptian has a couple of punches blocked by Vegas.
A short right from Vegas on the inside.
Egyptian will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vegas up against the cage.
Vegas goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Egyptian misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Vegas struggles to land a body shot inside as Egyptian controls his hands. #BC2#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Egyptian connects with a leg kick. Vegas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Egyptian throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Vegas counter with a right hand.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Egyptian throws the left hand but Vegas avoids the punch easily.
Vegas misses with a body punch
letting Egyptian counter with a right hand.
Vegas takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses.
Egyptian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vegas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vegas throws a shot from downtown. Egyptian moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Vegas.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Vegas moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Vegas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A jab from Egyptian misses.
Egyptian slips a jab from Vegas.
Vegas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Egyptian.
Vegas looks to score with a jab to the body but Egyptian is just out of range.
Egyptian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vegas.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Vegas checks it.
Egyptian blocks a head kick by Vegas.
Egyptian lands a right hook to the body.
Egyptian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Egyptian throws a lazy uppercut
and Egyptian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Vegas checks it.
It appears Vegas was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Egyptian throws out the jab.
Egyptian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vegas moves away.
Vegas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Egyptian throws a lazy right hand but Vegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Egyptian takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Egyptian misses with a hook
and Vegas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vegas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Egyptian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vegas checks it well.
Vegas throws a leg kick but Egyptian moved away.
Egyptian was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vegas lands a nice looking body shot.
Vegas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vegas cracks a nice hook into Egyptian's ribs.
Johnny Vegas is winning the standup battle so far.
Egyptian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vegas counters with a leg kick.
Egyptian misses with a hook
and Vegas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vegas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Egyptian makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vegas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Egyptian feints and then cracks Vegas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vegas down.
Vegas blocks a head kick by Egyptian.
Vegas tries a head kick but it misses.
Vegas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Egyptian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vegas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vegas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Egyptian.
Vegas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vegas wants to clinch up but Egyptian keeps it at a distance.
Vegas misses the jab.
Vegas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Egyptian just misses with a punch to the body.
Egyptian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Egyptian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
Egyptian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Vegas misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vegas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Egyptian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Egyptian missing with a left hand there. Vegas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Egyptian throws out a leg kick but Vegas moves out of range and Egyptian only half commits.
Egyptian throws a low kick, looking for Vegas's leg but Vegas calmly moves out of range.
Egyptian throws a body shot but no joy.
Vegas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Vegas misses with an uppercut. Egyptian saw that one coming.
Vegas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vegas lands with a hook. Egyptian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Egyptian throws a leg kick
and Vegas counters with a nice body shot.
Vegas misses with a straight right.
Egyptian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vegas.
Vegas misses with a hook. Egyptian ducked under it nicely.
Egyptian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vegas's sensitive parts.
Vegas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Egyptian tries to work over Vegas's front leg with a kick but Vegas checks it.
A low kick from Egyptian is predictable there
and Vegas counters with a straight right hand.
Egyptian throws a front kick aimed at Vegas's knee but Vegas avoids it well.
Vegas drops his hands momentarily and Egyptian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vegas looks to land a right hand but Egyptian moved out of range.
Vegas backing away here, and Egyptian unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Vegas throws a head kick that Egyptian semi-blocks. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egyptian throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Vegas rushes Egyptian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Egyptian lands a left hand.
Vegas working aggressively here.
Egyptian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Egyptian has a couple of punches blocked by Vegas.
Egyptian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Egyptian has a couple of punches blocked by Vegas.
Nice body punch from Vegas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Egyptian.
Egyptian is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Egyptian trying to control the position but instead, Vegas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Egyptian into the cage.
Egyptian lands with a right to the head.
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 Johnny Vegas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Vegas throws the kick towards the body but Egyptian avoids it.
Egyptian throws a head kick but Vegas moves out of range.
Vegas misses with the combination.
Egyptian tries a quick counter leg kick but Vegas is wise to it.
Egyptian throws a hook to the side of Vegas's head but Vegas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vegas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a front kick aimed at Vegas's knee but Vegas avoids it well.
Vegas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Egyptian swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vegas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vegas lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian slips a straight right by Vegas.
Vegas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vegas checks a leg kick.
Egyptian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vegas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vegas delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Egyptian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vegas misses the shot to the body.
Egyptian misses the jab.
Vegas is looking to clinch.
Egyptian flicks out a counter leg kick but Vegas steps away.
Vegas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Egyptians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Egyptian tries to clinch up.
Vegas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egyptian blocks a jab.
Egyptian missing with a left hand there. Vegas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Egyptian throws a series of punches but Vegas moves out of range.
Vegas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Egyptian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vegas.
Egyptian throws a right hand that misses
and Vegas counters with a nice uppercut.
Egyptian connects with an inside leg kick.
Vegas misses with a hook. Egyptian ducked under it nicely.
Egyptian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vegas checks it well. #T2#
Egyptian tries to work over Vegas's front leg with a kick but Vegas checks it.
Vegas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Egyptian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Egyptian motions for Vegas to come forward. Egyptian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egyptian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Egyptian is predictable there
and Vegas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vegas.
Egyptian looks to clinch
and Vegas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Vegas checks it.
Vegas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Egyptian throws a leg kick which misses Vegas's front leg but catches the back leg as Vegas tries to avoid it.
Egyptian connects with an inside leg kick.
Vegas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Vegas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Egyptian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vegas.
Nice shot lands for Egyptian.
Vegas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Egyptian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vegas.
Vegas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Egyptian looks to land a left hand but Vegas moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Vegas misses the target.
Vegas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Egyptian misses with a low kick as Vegas jumps back.
Vegas cracks Egyptian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vegas throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian feints a counter leg kick.
Osiris Egyptian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Vegas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Egyptian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Egyptian is looking to chop away at Vegas's legs.
Good work by Vegas as he checks the leg kick.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Vegas moved away.
Vegas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Egyptian.
Vegas connects with a jab.
Egyptian misses with a body shot. #T4#
Egyptian misses with a leg kick
and Vegas counters with a straight right hand.
A clash of legs there as Vegas blocks the low kick.
Egyptian on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vegas blocks a low kick nicely.
Vegas works the jab nicely.
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!
Egyptian moves away from the strike by Vegas.
Vegas looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range.
Egyptian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Egyptian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vegas scores with a leg kick.
Egyptian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Egyptian misses with a leg kick
and Vegas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A combination from Vegas does no damage.
Vegas throws a hook but Egyptian avoids it easily.
Egyptian lands a jab to the nose.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Vegas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vegas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Vegas!

During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Vegas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DARE 76: SCAREDOWN     
Date:   Oct 27, 2018
#R1#
Vegas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Vegas moves out of range of the strikes.
Vegas motions for Sanchez to come forward. Vegas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vegas moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vegas was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Vegas throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez scores with a decent looking hook.
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vegas counters with a nice uppercut.
Vegas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Vegas.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Vegas circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanchez takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Vegas ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vegas.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Vegas ducks down to avoid it.
Steve Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vegas throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Vegas's shoulder, as Vegas tries to avoid the shot.
Vegas looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Vegas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Vegas is avoiding it.
Vegas cracks Sanchez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vegas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vegas feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down.
A solid body kick from Vegas.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez checks a low kick from Vegas.
Vegas connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Vegas quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sanchez defending well as Vegas loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Vegas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vegas connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Vegas circles away.
Vegas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vegas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vegas.
Vegas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vegas throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vegas misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vegas throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Vegas's shoulder, as Vegas tries to avoid the shot.
Vegas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vegas scoring well with a low kick there.
Vegas keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Vegas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vegas throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Vegas jabs at Sanchez's body.#CL2#
Sanchez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vegas, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vegas. #BC#
Vegas manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vegas scores with the left hand. Sanchez knows he should have avoided that one.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Vegas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanchez scores with a hook.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegas ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Vegas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanchez wants to clinch.#T4#
Sanchez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vegas doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick from Vegas lands but Sanchez takes it in his stride.
Vegas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vegas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Sanchez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vegas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vegas throws out a leg kick but Sanchez moves out of range and Vegas only half commits.
Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
and Vegas counters with a thumping low kick.
Vegas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vegas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vegas moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Vegas misses with a looping left.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Vegas ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez sizes up Vegas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez closes the distance but Vegas moves to the side
and Vegas counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vegas.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Vegas's shoulder, as Vegas tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez misses with a right hand
and Vegas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vegas.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Vegas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vegas.
Vegas needs to keep his hands up - Sanchez had a free shot at his head there.
Vegas lands with a shot to the body.
Vegas lands a jab.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez blocks a low kick nicely.
Vegas misses with a looping right.
Johnny Vegas is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Vegas moved out of range.
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!
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Vegas moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Vegas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Sanchez misses the jab.
Sanchez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Vegas misses with a looping left.
Vegas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Vegas tried to counter with a leg kick but Sanchez avoided it.
Vegas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vegas. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Sanchez tries to counter it with a takedown but Vegas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sanchez misses with a body shot
enabling Vegas to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Vegas moved away.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Vegas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vegas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Sanchez instigates a clinch.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez avoiding damage.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Vegas.
Vegas lands with a left to the head.
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!
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vegas is keeping busy.
Vegas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanchez looking to stall.
Sanchez lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vegas.
Vegas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vegas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Sanchez scores with a knee to the head.
Sanchez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vegas walks away with a smile on his face. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Vegas slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vegas misses with a kick to the body.
Vegas swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Vegas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Sanchez walks into a jab.
Vegas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Vegas connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vegas misses with a straight left.
Sanchez feints the counter takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vegas.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Vegas.
Sanchez throws a lazy uppercut
and Vegas counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez cracks Vegas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Vegas finds it's target.#T4#
Vegas scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanchez should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Vegas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez throws a wild body kick that Vegas sees coming a mile off.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Vegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vegas misses with a straight left.
Sanchez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vegas finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanchez's head.
Vegas scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Sanchez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vegas, pushing him back against the cage.
Vegas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Vegas controls the action.
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Vegas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vegas takes a shot to the head.
Steve Sanchez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sanchez is struggling to control the position.
Vegas lands a shoulder strike.
Vegas works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sanchez throws an elbow but misses.
Vegas lands with a right to the head.
Sanchez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws an elbow that misses.
Sanchez tries a knee to the head but Vegas blocks it.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Vegas.
Sanchez tries to work over Vegas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez misses with an elbow strike.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez. #T1#
Vegas blocks the elbow strike.
Sanchez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vegas.
Vegas lands a left hand.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas misses with a body punch.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Vegas.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vegas.
Vegas lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Vegas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez trying to control the position but instead, Vegas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanchez into the cage.
Sanchez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Sanchez lands an elbow inside that Vegas shrugs off.
Sanchez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vegas blocks the elbow strike.
Vegas tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Vegas back against the cage.
Sanchez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vegas avoids a wild elbow strike from Sanchez.
Sanchez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sanchez pushes off an throws an elbow but Vegas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez lands a nice elbow.
Vegas takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
Johnny Vegas's cut is getting worse.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Sanchez misses with an elbow strike.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Sanchez to work.
Vegas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Vegas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
A short left from Vegas.
Vegas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Vegas.
Vegas scores with a shoulder strike.
Vegas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Vegas lands a shoulder strike.
Vegas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnny Vegas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in the clinch, Vegas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vegas avoiding damage as Sanchez throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Vegas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Sanchez is rocked!#BC#
Vegas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Vegas finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez misses with a hook
and Vegas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vegas throws the kick towards the body but Sanchez avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vegas.
Vegas throws a monster overhand right that drops Sanchez! Vegas follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Vegas!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Vegas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Steve Sanchez spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

 

Event: DARE 69     
Date:   Sep 29, 2018
#R1#
Vegas scores with a leg kick.
Vegas connects with a solid leg kick.
Gavin misses with a body shot.
Vegas throws a sloppy head kick and Gavin moves out of range easily.
Vegas throws a sloppy head kick and Gavin moves out of range easily.
Gavin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gavin throws a shot from downtown. Vegas moves away and avoids it.
Gavin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gavin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vegas throws a jab but it's blocked by Gavin.
Gavin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vegas.
Vegas throws a jab when Gavin was well out of range.
Vegas sets himself, and Gavin steps forward looking for the clinch! Vegas avoids it this time.
Vegas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gavin doesn't seem bothered though.
Vegas misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vegas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vegas misses with a wild combination.
Gavin with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut.#T1#
Vegas throws a leg kick but Gavin moved away.
Gavin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gavin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vegas.
Vegas misses with a body shot
and Gavin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gavin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vegas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gavin is able to avoid easily.
Gavin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gavin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Vegas darts in and clinches Gavin up against the cage.
Gavin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vegas scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gavin.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gavin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vegas's elbow.
Vegas blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vegas. #T2#
Vegas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gavin working aggressively here.
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!
Gavin working aggressively here.
Gavin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gavin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vegas.
Gavin lands a hook that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Gavin lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gavin.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gavin lands a nice shot to the body.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
Gavin misses with some punches.
Gavin throws a punch but it's blocked by Vegas.
Gavin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gavin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gavin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vegas misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Gavin throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by Gavin.
Gavin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gavin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
Gavin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gavin blocks an uppercut.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Gavin.
Vegas lands an uppercut.
Vegas working aggressively here.
Gavin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gavin prevents a body shot from Vegas.
Gavin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin tries to throw a body punch but Vegas avoids it by throwing Gavin back against the cage.
Gavin tries to throw a body punch but Vegas avoids it by throwing Gavin back against the cage.
Gavin lands with a right to the head.
Gavin tries a body shot but Vegas blocks it. #T4#
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gavin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gavin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gavin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vegas working aggressively here.
Vegas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gavin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vegass head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vegas.
Gavin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Gavin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vegas.
Gavin throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Gavin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gavin throws a chopping leg kick but Vegas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vegas throws out a powerful jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vegas!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tommy Gavin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Vegas scores with a jab to the head.
Vegas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vegas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gavin.
Gavin wants to counter the offense by Vegas and move into the clinch position.
Vegas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gavin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Gavin misses.
Vegas tries a low kick but Gavin avoids it.
Gavin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vegas.
Gavin misses with a head kick.
Gavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vegas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vegas, as that shot connected.
Johnny Vegas is winning the standup battle so far.
Vegas misses with an uppercut. Gavin saw that one coming.
Vegas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vegas throws a jab but it's blocked by Gavin.
Johnny Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Gavin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vegas counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Vegas has Gavin up against the cage in a clinch.
Vegas scores with a shoulder strike.
Gavin blocks a body shot from Vegas.
A head punch on the inside from Gavin fails to land.
Gavin presses Vegas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gavin has a couple of punches blocked by Vegas.
Good body shot from Gavin.
Vegas gets through Gavin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vegas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Vegas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Gavin. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vegas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vegas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vegas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Gavin fails to land.
Tommy Gavin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavin. #BC#
Vegas breaks from the clinch.
Vegas connects with a solid leg kick.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vegas throws out the jab.
Gavin throws a big counter head kick but Vegas avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick lands from Gavin.
Vegas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gavin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vegas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gavin slips a jab and a cross from Vegas.
Nice defenses there by Gavin.
Gavin tries to counter with a clinch but Vegas shakes him off and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vegas. #T3#
Gavin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gavin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vegas.
Vegas lands with a hook. Gavin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gavin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vegas throws a leg kick that misses.
Gavin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vegas.
Gavin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vegas.
Vegas scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Gavin misses the target.
Vegas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gavin can do to turn this around?
Gavin throws a jab but it's blocked by Vegas.
Gavin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gavin throws a poor cross that misses
and Vegas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Gavin misses with a left hand
and Gavin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vegas connects with a body shot.
Gavin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gavin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vegas looks to land a left hand but Gavin moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Gavin misses.
Vegas missing with a left hand there. Gavin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gavin wants to counter with a clinch but Vegas pushes him away.
Nice straight punches there by Vegas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vegas.
Gavin needs to keep his hands up - Vegas had a free shot at his head there.
Vegas scoring well with a low kick there.
Gavin slips a jab from Vegas.
Gavin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vegas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gavin.
Gavin dodges the punch combination from Vegas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Vegas throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Vegas closes the distance and clinches.
Vegas misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gavin lands a nice uppercut.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vegas blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Gavin.
Gavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Gavin digs a right hand underneath Vegas's ribcage. Vegas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gavin swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Gavin throws a head punch that misses.
Gavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas scores with a shoulder strike.
Gavin working aggressively here.
Vegas cracks Gavin with a nice body shot.#T1#
Gavin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gavin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gavin fails to land.
Gavin works on Vegas's body with a couple of short punches.
Gavin tries a body shot but Vegas blocks it.
Gavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gavin misses with some punches.
Gavin misses with some punches.
Gavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vegas lands a left hand.
Gavin tries a body shot but Vegas blocks it.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gavin throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavin.
Vegas blocks an uppercut.
Vegas scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Gavin on the inside. #T2#
Gavin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gavin has a couple of punches blocked by Vegas.
Vegas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gavin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gavin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vegass head. #BC#
Vegas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vegas misses with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Gavin. That snapped Vegas's head back.
Gavin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gavin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vegas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vegas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vegas moves out of range as Gavin throws a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vegas.
Gavin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vegas misses with a body kick.#T3#
Donk. Vegas catches Gavin right on the button with a cross.
Vegas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gavin.
Vegas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gavin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vegas throws a combination. Gavin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vegas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gavin is out of range and Vegas settles back down.
Vegas keeps Gavin at a distance using the push kick.
Nice cross by Gavin.#ROC2#
Vegas is rocked!
Gavin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vegas moves out of range as Gavin throws a body kick.
Vegas misses with an uppercut. Gavin saw that one coming.
Gavin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vegas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vegas wants to clinch
and Gavin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vegas, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Gavin.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gavin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vegas - the referee stops the clock and Gavin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vegas. Gavin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gavin needs to keep his hands up - Vegas had a free shot at his head there.
Vegas misses with a body shot
and Gavin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vegas. Gavin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gavin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vegas's sensitive parts.
Gavin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vegas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vegas throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Johnny Vegas did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Gavin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vegas tries to land a body kick
and Gavin counters with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gavin. That's going to slow Vegas down.
Vegas ducks under a wild hook from Gavin.
Vegas misses with a right hand
and Gavin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gavin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vegas is out of range.
Vegas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gavin.
Vegas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Vegas misses #CL2#
and Gavin moves into the clinch.
Vegas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Gavin tries a body shot but Vegas blocks it.
Gavin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gavin.
Gavin can't find room to land a body shot as Vegas controls the action.
Gavin lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Gavin.
Gavin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gavin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gavin misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin misses with some punches.
Gavin lands a left hand.
Vegas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vegas blocks an uppercut.
Vegas misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Gavin.
Gavin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gavin can't find room to land a body shot as Vegas controls the action.
Vegas can't find room to land a body shot as Gavin controls the action.
Gavin throws a punch but it's blocked by Vegas.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas can't find room to land a body shot as Gavin controls the action. #T2#
Gavin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas scores with a shot to the side of Gavin's head.
Gavin blocks an uppercut.
Vegas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Vegas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vegas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gavin cracks Vegas with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Vegas.
Gavin lands a left hand.
Vegas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vegas lands a right hand.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Gavin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Gavin lands a right hand.
Vegas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gavin's elbow.
Gavin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Gavin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gavin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gavin blocking some punches.
Gavin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gavin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vegass head.
Oh Vegas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vegas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Gavin lands a shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vegas blocking some punches.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gavin blocks an uppercut.
Gavin lands a body shot.
Vegas seems to have got his legs back now.
Gavin misses with the head strike.
Gavin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gavin swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gavin.
Gavin lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Gavin.
Vegas lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Gavin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
A shot in the inside from Gavin.
Gavin is working Vegas over against the cage.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gavin.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gavin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vegas's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Vegas.
Gavin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Gavin struggles to land a body shot inside as Vegas controls his hands.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gavin lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Gavin dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
That's time! Vegas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Gavin misses with a looping right.
Gavin lands with a shot to the body.
Gavin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gavin throws a shot from downtown. Vegas moves away and avoids it.
Vegas throws a body punch but Gavin moves out of range.
Vegas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gavin manages to avoid it.
Vegas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vegas wants to clinch up but Gavin keeps it at a distance.
Vegas scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gavin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vegas counters with a stiff right hand.
Vegas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Gavin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice body kick there by Gavin.#T1#
Vegas throws a chopping leg kick but Gavin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gavin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vegas.
Vegas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vegas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gavin avoids a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vegas, right into the meat.
Vegas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Vegas.
A telegraphed right hand from Gavin misses the target.
Gavin drops Vegas with a huge uppercut! Vegas drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Gavin is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Gavin!
Tommy Gavin is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Tommy Gavin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: DARE 63     
Date:   Aug 22, 2018
#R1#
Vegas misses with a low kick.
Vegas cracks Bottura with a good jab.
Vegas throws a right hand that misses
and Bottura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bottura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bottura has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The crowd cheers as Bottura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vegas doesn't seem phased though.
A good leg kick by Bottura.
Bottura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bottura throws a push kick but Vegas slaps the foot to one side.
Vegas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bottura on the side of the head.
Bottura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bottura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circling - Vegas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bottura is looking to chop away at Vegas's legs.
Bottura swings for the body but Vegas moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bottura takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1#
Bottura fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vegas is out of range.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
Bottura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bottura.
Vegas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.
Vegas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vegas throws a good cross that connects.
Bottura moves out of range as Vegas throws a body kick.
Bottura misses with the combination.
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
A solid body kick from Vegas. #T2#
Vegas feints and then cracks Bottura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bottura down.
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottura looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bottura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vegas.
An inside leg kick lands from Vegas.
Bottura throws a jab but it's blocked by Vegas.
Vegas throws out a loose jab but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas looks to throw the jab but Bottura is out of range.
Vegas looks to throw the jab but Bottura is out of range.
Bottura slips a jab from Vegas.
Vegas throws a shot from downtown. Bottura moves away and avoids it.
Vegas looks to score with a jab to the body but Bottura is just out of range.
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
Johnny Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Vegas has closed the distance and engaged Bottura in a clinch. #T3#
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Vegas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vegas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bottura is trying to stall.
Bottura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Vegas presses Bottura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Vegas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by Bottura.
Vegas digs a right hand underneath Bottura's ribcage. Bottura let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vegas just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bottura.
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bottura tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vegas smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vegas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vegas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vegas misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Bottura misses the target.#T4#
Vegas ducks under a wild hook from Bottura.
Bottura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegas wants to slow Bottura down by chopping away at his legs.
Vegas misses with a low kick.
Bottura throws a leg kick which misses Vegas's front leg but catches the back leg as Vegas tries to avoid it.
Vegas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bottura.
Vegas with a hook.
Vegas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bottura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vegas.
Bottura seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vegas lands a head kick!
Vegas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Bottura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bottura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vegas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bottura scrambles back to his feet.
Vegas looks to land a left hand but Bottura moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Bottura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bottura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vegas lands a nice shot that snaps Bottura's head back.
Vegas throws out a loose jab but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura staying out of range there.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Vegas tries to keep at a distance but Bottura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bottura blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura tries to work over Vegas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bottura stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Vegas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vegas prevents a body shot from Bottura.
Bottura blocking some punches.
Vegas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Vegas tries a body shot but Bottura blocks it.
Bottura jumps guard but Vegas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Vegas has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Vegas has him pressed against the cage.
Bottura fails to pull guard.
Vegas tries to work over Bottura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Vegas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vegas gets through Bottura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Vegas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vegas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bottura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vegas throws a big shot that misses.
Vegas scores with a nice strike.
Vegas lands with an uppercut that bounces Bottura off the cage and back into range.
Vegas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vegas throws a lazy uppercut
and Bottura counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A lazy left from Vegas finds it's target.
Vegas keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vegas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bottura checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vegas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bottura scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Vegas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bottura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bottura connects with a jab.
Bottura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A big right from Bottura misses.
Vegas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vegas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab, jab by Vegas - just one landing.
Vegas slips under a jab.#T3#
Vegas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bottura misses with a straight right.
Vegas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnny Vegas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vegas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bottura counters with a one-two to the body.
Vegas cracks Bottura with an open hand slap.
Vegas throws a leg kick but Bottura moved away.
Vegas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bottura misses the shot to the body.
Bottura moves out of range as Vegas throws a body kick.
Bottura fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vegas just manages to avoid it.
Vegas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vegas blocks a head kick by Bottura.
Vegas blocks the body kick.
Vegas misses with a body shot.
Vegas misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Vegas misses with a kick to the body.
Vegas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bottura slips a straight right by Vegas.
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vegas misses with a hook.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vegas throws a leg kick but Bottura sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bottura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vegas.
Vegas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vegas connects with a leg kick. Bottura looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vegas throws a solid leg kick but Bottura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vegas.
Vegas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bottura throws a leg kick which misses Vegas's front leg but catches the back leg as Vegas tries to avoid it.
Vegas checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Vegas misses with a straight left.
Bottura is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vegas.
Bottura 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.
Vegas throws a leg kick but Bottura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bottura throws a wild body kick that Vegas sees coming a mile off.
Vegas moves out of range as Bottura strikes.
Vegas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bottura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vegas throws a good cross that connects.
Vegas misses with a looping left.
Vegas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vegas eats them both and turns towards Bottura to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vegas.
Vegas misses with a wild body shot.
Bottura defending well as Vegas loads up on a big left hand.
Vegas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bottura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura misses the shot to the body.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Vegas.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Bottura lands a really nice looking cross but Vegas seems unphased.
Danga de danga de dang - Bottura scores with a four punch combination!
Bottura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bottura defending well as Vegas loads up on a big left hand.
Bottura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vegas.
Vegas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bottura throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
Vegas has managed to clinch.
Vegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Bottura. #T2#
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by Bottura.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Bottura drags the fight down to the ground.
Vegas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vegas wants to stand but Bottura has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Bottura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Bottura is looking for a triangle but Vegas pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Bottura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vegas defends well.#SUB#
Bottura working for a triangle but Vegas defends it easily. #T3#
Vegas scoring with some ground and pound. #SU2#
Vegas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vegas tries to land a front kick but Bottura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bottura fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vegas just manages to avoid it.
Vegas scores with a hook to the body. Bottura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vegas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vegas swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura is looking to counter with a body kick.
Vegas avoids the body shot from Bottura.
As Bottura backs off Vegas throws a huge counter combo but Bottura manages to avoid it all.
No joy there for Bottura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vegas throws out a counter right but Bottura avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Bottura staying out of range there.
Bottura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vegas, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Vegas rushes Bottura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bottura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vegas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vegas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
Bottura blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Bottura has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vegas uses from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Bottura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vegas is aware though and is defending well.
Vegas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bottura is proving hard to escape from.
Vegas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vegas postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Johnny Vegas just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Bottura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Vegas throws a lazy right hand but Bottura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Vegas backs away, Bottura returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vegas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bottura has time to react.
Vegas catches Bottura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vegas missing with a left hand there. Bottura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Vegas is just out of range.
Bottura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vegas throws out a loose jab but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura tries a head kick but it misses.
Bottura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Vegas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Vegas clinches.
Bottura fails to pull guard.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Bottura drags the fight down to the ground.
Vegas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Bottura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vegas defends it easily.#SUB#
Bottura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vegas is looking to stand up but Bottura won't let him.
Vegas controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Bottura is working an open guard so Vegas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vegas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vegas blocks a head kick by Bottura.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Vegas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vegas takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
Bottura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bottura stalks Vegas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vegas's face. Vegas staggers backwards, shaken.
Vegas misses with a low kick as Bottura jumps back.
Vegas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
Vegas loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.
Bottura misses with a wild body shot.
Bottura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vegas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Vegas rushes Bottura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vegas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bottura blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Vegas tries to work over Bottura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Vegas has him pressed against the cage.
Vegas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Vegas holds him up against the cage and eventually Bottura drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Bottura. #BC2#
Vegas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bottura takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Vegas clinches with his opponent.
Bottura working aggressively here.
Bottura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vegas working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vegas. #ROC2#
Bottura is rocked!
Bottura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vegas walks away with a smile on his face. Bottura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oh Bottura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vegas steps in with a hook that catches Bottura right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Vegas follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Bottura looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Vegas!
Johnny Vegas is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Vegas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DARE 58     
Date:   Jul 28, 2018
#R1#
Nice body punch from Vegas.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vegas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ozolinsh - the referee stops the clock and Vegas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ozolinsh. Vegas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Vegas does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Vegas moves into the clinch.
Ozolinsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Vegas.
Vegas scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Vegas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ozolinsh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ozolinsh throws the left hand but Vegas avoids the punch easily.
Vegas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ozolinsh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vegas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vegas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ozolinsh momentarily.
Vegas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ozolinsh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ozolinsh throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut.#T1#
Vegas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Vegas has closed the distance and engaged Ozolinsh in a clinch.
Ozolinsh has a couple of punches blocked by Vegas. #BC#
Vegas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vegas, right into the meat.
Vegas scores with a jab.
Vegas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ozolinsh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ozolinsh lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vegas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Vegas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ozolinsh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vegas throws an off balance right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnny Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vegas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ozolinsh follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Vegas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice side step and Ozolinsh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A good leg kick by Vegas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Vegas misses the target. #T2#
Vegas stalks Ozolinsh and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ozolinsh's face. Ozolinsh staggers backwards, shaken.
Vegas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ozolinsh moves forwards but Vegas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vegas moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh. #CL#
Vegas has Ozolinsh up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Vegas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ozolinsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vegas misses with a series of wild punches.
Ozolinsh is trying to counter with his kicks.
The fighters circling - Ozolinsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Ozolinsh walks into a left hand.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Vegas moves out of range.
Vegas lands with a right hand.
Vegas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vegas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ozolinsh's head backwards.
Vegas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vegas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vegas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vegas checks the leg kick.
Ozolinsh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vegas is looking to clinch.
Vegas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ozolinsh.
Vegas cracks Ozolinsh with an open hand slap.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas blocks the body kick.
Jab, jab by Vegas - just one landing.
Vegas throws a big shot that misses.
Vegas throws a lazy right hand but Ozolinsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vegas doesn't manage to clinch there - Ozolinsh circles away.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vegas throws a hook but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vegas.
Vegas throws a quick counter head kick but Ozolinsh was just out of range.
Vegas lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Vegas finds it's way through Ozolinsh's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vegas avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh avoids a kick to the body.
Vegas looks to land a body kick but Ozolinsh moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Vegas misses.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vegas lands a jab to Ozolinsh's midsection.
Vegas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ozolinsh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ozolinsh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ozolinsh checks a leg kick.
Vegas throws a big shot that misses.
Johnny Vegas is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Vegas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas moves out of range of the strikes.
Vegas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ozolinsh can do to turn this around?
Vegas misses with an uppercut
and Ozolinsh counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Vegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ozolinsh cracks Vegas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big right from Vegas misses. #T1#
Vegas misses with the combination.
Vegas checks the leg kick nicely there.
As Ozolinsh looks to move away, Vegas throws a big counter combo but Ozolinsh just gets out of the way.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Vegas's ribcage but misses.
Vegas swings widly with a right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with an outside leg kick.
Vegas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vegas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vegas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab by Vegas.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vegas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ozolinsh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ozolinsh misses with a lunging right hand
and Vegas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh punishes Vegas's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Vegas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ozolinsh doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozolinsh staying out of range there.
Vegas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ozolinsh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.
A punch combination from Vegas misses.
Vegas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ozolinsh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ozolinsh cracks Vegas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#
Vegas is rocked!
Ozolinsh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vegas rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ozolinsh takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice body kick from Ozolinsh.
Vegas misses the shot to the body.
Vegas tests Ozolinsh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ozolinsh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vegas keeps Ozolinsh at a distance using the push kick.
Vegas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas throws a nice looking combination but Ozolinsh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vegas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Vegas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegas throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Vegas lands a jab to the nose.
Ozolinsh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ozolinsh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vegas seems to have got his legs back now.
Ozolinsh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vegas just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh thinks about the counter body kick.
Vegas doesn't manage to clinch there - Ozolinsh circles away.
Jab, jab by Vegas - just one landing.
Ozolinsh works Vegas's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vegas moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vegas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ozolinsh! But no joy.
Nice jab there from Vegas.
Ozolinsh throws a good cross that connects.
Vegas misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Vegas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws a shot from downtown. Vegas moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Vegas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ozolinsh does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vegas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ozolinsh loads up on a big right hand but Vegas slips the punch.
Vegas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh scores with a sloppy right hand. Vegas should have avoided that one.
Vegas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh. #CL#
Vegas clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vegas.
Vegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Vegas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vegas misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Vegas pushes Ozolinsh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vegas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vegas lands an uppercut.
Ozolinsh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
Johnny Vegas's cut is getting worse.#BC#
Vegas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vegas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vegas connects with a single shot there.
Vegas tests Ozolinsh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ozolinsh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ozolinsh takes one to the chin there.
Vegas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ozolinsh. That did some damage!
Vegas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh stuns Vegas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vegas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ozolinsh has time to react.
Vegas's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Vegas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ozolinsh.
Vegas lands an overhand right.
Vegas tries to clinch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Ozolinsh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick that misses.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Vegas moves out of range.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Ozolinsh misses.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Vegas.
Vegas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vegas misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ozolinsh counter with a right hand. #T3##CL#
Vegas pushes Ozolinsh up against the cage in a clinch.
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Vegas.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Ozolinsh lands a hook that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vegas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnny Vegas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ozolinsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas tries a body shot but Ozolinsh blocks it.
A short right from Ozolinsh.
Johnny Vegas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vegas blocking some punches.
Vegas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ozolinsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Ozolinsh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Vegas controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Vegas controls the action.
Ozolinsh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Vegas controls the action.
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Vegas.
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Vegas.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vegas.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Ozolinsh.
Vegas blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Teodors Ozolinsh.
Well Vegas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Vegas!

After winning the bout, Johnny Vegas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: DARE 53     
Date:   Jun 30, 2018
#R1#
Vegas throws a wild body kick that Valens sees coming a mile off.
Vegas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valens finds it's way round the side to connect with Vegas's head.
Vegas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vegas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Valens misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Valens. Beautiful body shot.
Vegas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vegas throws a jab when Valens was well out of range.
Valens misses with a body punch
and Vegas counters with an inside leg kick.
Vegas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Valens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vegas manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valens. #CL#
Vegas closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Vegas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valens takes one to the chin there.
Vegas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valens moves out of range as Vegas throws a body kick.
Vegas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valens.
Valens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vegas as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Vegas misses the jab.
Valens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnny Vegas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Vegas gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land. #BC#
Vegas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vegas throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Valens counters with a single leg into guard. Vegas didn't expect that.
Vegas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Valens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vegas controls Valens momentarily but Valens frees himself.
Valens working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Valens chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Vegas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Valens is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Valens distracts Vegas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Valens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Valens throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Vegas working for a triangle but Valens defends it easily.
Valens makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Vegas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valens is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Vegas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valens is aware though and is defending well.
Valens is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Vegas has his foot on Valens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valens works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Vegas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valens is aware though and is defending well.
Valens lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Valens postures up in Vegas's guard and throws a big left but Vegas blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Vegas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Valens is working Vegas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vegas keeping moving, preventing Valens from controlling successfully.
Valens keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vegas's head.#SUB#
Valens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vegas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Valens has managed to get both his arms back between Vegas's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Vegas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Vegas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Valens passes into side control. #T4#
Vegas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Valens prevents Vegas from escaping the position.
Valens is chipping away with strikes.
Valens wants to control but Vegas is keeping him busy.
Valens in side control lands a decent elbow.
Valens working away.
Valens is chipping away with strikes.
Valens connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Vegas some visible discomfort.
Vegas tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Vegas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vegas taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Paul Valens dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Valens shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Valens prevents Vegas from improving his position.
Vegas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valens's back!
Vegas doesn't have the hooks in and Valens manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Vegas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jan Paul Valens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valens throwing strikes but missing.
Vegas working a defensive guard here.
Vegas has momentary wrist control but Valens slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Valens is looking to work some ground and pound but Vegas has wrist control.
Valens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vegas is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Vegas working for a triangle but Valens defends it easily. #SUB#
Vegas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valens is aware though and is defending well.
Vegas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Valens with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Valens lands a couple of digs.
Valens scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Vegas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valens defends well.
Valens scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2##SUB#
Vegas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Vegas has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Valens should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Vegas has tightened it up now! Valens should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Vegas!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Vegas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Syn 578 - Burning Bright     
Date:   May 19, 2018
#R1#
Gai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gai slips a straight right by Vegas.
Gai looks to land a combination but Vegas avoids it well.
Gai feints and then cracks Vegas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vegas down. #CL#
Vegas has managed to clinch.
Gai lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Gai.
Vegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Gai.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Gai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vegas counters with a straight right hand.
Gai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gai there as he acknowledges the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vegas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas checks the leg kick.
A punch combination from Gai misses.
And Vegas counters with a quick kick to the body but Gai blocks it.
We've been told by Vegas's head coaches at DJs Locker that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vegas slips a jab and a cross from Gai. #T1##CL#
Gai gets tackled into the cage by Vegas. Vegas maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Gai manages to break the clinch.
Gai throws a poor cross that misses
and Vegas counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL#
Vegas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas struggles to land a body shot inside as Gai controls his hands.
Vegas prevents a body shot from Gai.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gai.
Vegas lands a right hand.
Vegas digs a right hand underneath Gai's ribcage. Gai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vegas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gai is trying to break the clinch but Vegas has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Vegas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gai throws out a leg kick but Vegas moves out of range and Gai only half commits.
Vegas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gai will feel that in the morning.
Vegas throws a hook to the side of Gai's head but Gai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vegas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
A punch combination from Gai misses.
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!
Gai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gai throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Vegas.
As Vegas backs off Gai throws a huge counter combo but Vegas manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Vegas darts in and clinches Gai up against the cage.
Gai blocks a body shot from Vegas.
Gai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vegas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gai has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vegas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gai can turn it around.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Vegas lands a right hand.
Gai throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gai.
Gai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Gai tries to break free but Vegas pushes him back against the cage.
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Gai manages to break the clinch.
Gai throws a right hand that Vegas ducks under and follows up with a left that Vegas also avoids with ease.#CL#
Vegas closes the distance and pushes Gai back into the cage.
Vegas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vegas blocks an uppercut.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas lands a shoulder strike.
Gai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vegas avoids it.
Vegas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gai prevents a body shot from Vegas.
Gai wants to get back to striking at distance but Vegas won't allow it.
Gai lands a left hand.
Vegas struggles to land a body shot inside as Gai controls his hands. #T4#
Gai blocks a body shot from Vegas.
Vegas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gai backwards. #BC2#
Gai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vegas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Vegas rushes Gai and presses him up against the cage.
Vegas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vegas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vegas prevents a body shot from Gai.
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gai blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Vegas.
A hook to the body from Vegas.
Vegas takes a shot to the head.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gai blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas dominated that round.
That's time! Vegas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vegas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gai throws a leg kick
and Vegas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gai throws a looping overhand right but Vegas ducks down to avoid it.
Vegas throws a head kick but Gai moves out of range.
Vegas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice straight punches there by Vegas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vegas.
Gai throws a right hand that Vegas ducks under and follows up with a left that Vegas also avoids with ease.
Gai looks to land a combination but Vegas avoids it well.
Gai avoids the head kick by Vegas.
Johnny Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vegas misses with an uppercut. Gai saw that one coming.
Gai avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Gai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vegas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gai can do to turn this around?
Gai misses with a takedown attempt - Vegas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nomor Gai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Vegas avoids the head kick by Gai.
Gai scores with a jab to the jaw.
A lazy left from Vegas finds it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Gai. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Gai does no damage.
Vegas scores with a hook to the body. Gai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vegas to score with a decent uppercut.
Vegas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Gai misses.
A big right from Vegas misses.
Gai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vegas.
Gai misses with a straight left.
Vegas scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vegas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gai was well out of range. Poor timing from Vegas.
Gai misses with a series of wild punches.
Vegas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vegas misses with a low kick.
Gai misses with a series of wild punches.
Gai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vegas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vegas tries to score with a low kick but Gai moves his leg out of the way.
Vegas throws out a powerful jab.
Vegas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gai pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Gai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vegas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gai is able to avoid easily.
Gai misses with a two punch combination.
Vegas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gai manages to avoid it.
Gai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Vegas has closed the distance and engaged Gai in a clinch.
Vegas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnny Vegas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by Gai.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vegas. #BC#
Vegas manages to break the clinch.
Vegas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vegas is looking to score with low kicks.
Gai misses with a head kick.
Vegas is looking to clinch but Gai is avoiding it.
Gai throws a body punch but Vegas moves out of range. #T4#
Vegas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Vegas does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gai blocks a leg kick.
Vegas lands with a straight right. Gai didn't see that one coming.
Gai connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut.#CL#
Vegas closes the distance and clinches.
Vegas misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Gai blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Vegas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gai misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Vegas misses its target.
Gai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vegas throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Gai misses.
Vegas clobbers Gai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vegas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vegas tries to clinch there but Gai circles away.
Gai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vegas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Vegas. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Vegas closes the distance and clinches.
Gai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vegas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Gai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vegas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vegas misses with a hook
and Gai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gai misses with a head kick.
Vegas misses with a hook
and Gai counters with a straight right hand.
Gai throws a right and a left that Vegas avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vegas. Gai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gai's sensitive parts.
Vegas thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Gai misses with a double jab
and Vegas counters with a straight right hand.
Vegas catches Gai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vegas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vegas moves in looking to clinch but Gai pushes him off.
Gai avoids the body shot from Vegas.
Vegas lands a head kick. Gai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vegas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gai throws out the jab.
Vegas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vegas tries to clinch there but Gai circles away.
It seemed like Gai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vegas misses with a looping right.
Vegas moves out of range of the leg kick from Gai.
An attempted straight right counter from Vegas misses the target.#T2#
Vegas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vegas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnny Vegas is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gai throws a leg kick but Vegas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vegas thuds a left hand into Gai's body.
Gai throws out a loose jab but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gai looks to land a left hand but Vegas moved out of range nicely.
Gai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vegas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vegas lunges at Gai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gai's hand.
Vegas scores with a hook to the body. Gai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gai tries to clinch
and Vegas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gai doesn't manage to clinch there - Vegas circles away.
Gai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gai on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vegas throws a leg kick which misses Gai's front leg but catches the back leg as Gai tries to avoid it.
Gai throws a right hand that misses
and Vegas counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Vegas with a hook.
Vegas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vegas tries to close the distance and clinch but Gai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vegas feints and then cracks Gai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gai down.
Decent striking displayed by Vegas there.
Sloppy strikes from Gai. Those never looked like landing.
Vegas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Johnny Vegas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gai, as that shot connected.
Gai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vegas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vegas cracks Gai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vegas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Gai misses with a straight left.
Vegas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vegas throws a low kick but Gai avoids it.
Vegas wants to clinch up but Gai keeps it at a distance.
Gai throws a right hand that misses
and Vegas counters with a stiff right hand.
Vegas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vegas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gai.
Vegas misses with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Vegas. Beautiful body shot.
Vegas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vegas throws a hook but Gai blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gai tries a head kick but it misses.
Vegas throws a push kick but Gai slaps the foot to one side.
Nomor Gai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch lands to the side of Gai 's head but he takes it in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Vegas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vegas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Vegas!

After winning the bout, Johnny Vegas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Syn 574 - Dominance     
Date:   Apr 21, 2018
#R1#
Costacurta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vegas was well out of range. Poor timing from Costacurta.
Rosinante Costacurta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vegas ducks under a wild hook from Costacurta.
Vegas misses with a wild body shot.
Costacurta misses with a hook
and Vegas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Costacurta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Costacurta scores with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut.
Vegas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costacurta was well out of range. Poor timing from Vegas.
Costacurta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Costacurta moves out of range as Vegas strikes.
Costacurta is looking to counter with a body kick.
Vegas tries to clinch there but Costacurta circles away.
Vegas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Costacurta is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas scores with a nice right hand.
Vegas misses with a lunging right hand
and Costacurta counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costacurta throws a big shot that misses.
Vegas lands a jab.
Good leg kick by Costacurta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Vegas throws a leg kick but Costacurta sees it coming and moves out of range.
Costacurta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Costacurta.
Costacurta scores with a leg kick.
Costacurta tries a low kick but Vegas avoids it.
Costacurta will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice defenses there by Costacurta.
Vegas tries to bum rush Costacurta with a series of wild strikes but Costacurta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vegas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Costacurta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vegas checks a leg kick.
Costacurta looks to land a body kick but Vegas moved away.
Costacurta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vegas.
Costacurta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Vegas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costacurta was well out of range. Poor timing from Vegas.
Vegas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Costacurta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costacurta works Vegas's body with a nice hook.
Vegas throws a looping overhand right but Costacurta ducks down to avoid it.
Costacurta throws a hook but Vegas blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Costacurta.
Vegas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Costacurta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vegas can pounce on him.
The crowd cheers as Vegas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Costacurta doesn't seem phased though.
Costacurta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vegas.
Nice cross by Costacurta.#ROC#
Vegas is rocked!
Costacurta just misses with a punch to the body.
Costacurta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Costacurta throws an off balance right hand
letting Vegas counter with a right hand. #T3#
Costacurta moves out of range of the leg kick from Vegas.
Costacurta misses with a left hand
and Vegas counters with a good low kick that Costacurta was not able to check.
Vegas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Costacurta has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vegas.
Vegas lands a nice looking body shot.
Vegas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Costacurta.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vegas.
Vegas tries to clinch up but Costacurta circles away and keeps his distance.
Costacurta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Costacurta misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vegas! But no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vegas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Costacurta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Costacurta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Costacurta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vegas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A counter left hand to the body from Costacurta misses its target.
A big right from Costacurta misses.
Costacurta blocks a head kick by Vegas. #T4#
Costacurta tests Vegas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costacurta throws a poor cross that misses
letting Vegas counter with a right hand.
Costacurta throws a leg kick that misses.
Costacurta staying out of range there.#KD#
Costacurta cracks Vegas with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Costacurta has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Vegas to stand back up!
Vegas is still on wobbly legs! Can Costacurta finish him?
Vegas throws a sloppy body shot
and Costacurta rattles Vegas with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Vegas tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Costacurta dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Vegas stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rosinante Costacurta!
Rosinante Costacurta seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Syn 561 - Any Given Day     
Date:   Jan 19, 2018
#R1#
Murray misses with a hook
and Vegas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Murray looks to land a body kick but Vegas moved away.
Vegas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Murray throws a chopping leg kick but Vegas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vegas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vegas.
Murray looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab from Murray .
Murray misses with an uppercut.
Murray lands a jab.
Murray connects with a leg kick. Vegas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray scores with a body shot.
Vegas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Vegas drives through and clinches with Murray against the cage. #T1#
Murray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas misses with some punches. #BC2#
Murray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murray connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vegas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
Vegas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murray .
Murray chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vegas can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vegas.
Murray misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vegas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Murray tries to score with a low kick but Vegas moves his leg out of the way.
Vegas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Murray misses the target.
Vegas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vegas throws a jab when Murray was well out of range.#T2#
A low kick from Murray is predictable there
and Vegas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vegas staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Vegas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vegas scores with a hook to the body. Murray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vegas looks to land a left hand but Murray moved out of range nicely.
Murray scores with a jab. Vegas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vegas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vegas tries a low kick but Murray avoids it.
Murray throws the left hand but Vegas avoids the punch easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Murray blocks the leg kick. #CL#
Vegas moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
Vegas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murray throws an elbow but it misses.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murray misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by Murray .
Vegas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murray s head.
Vegas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vegas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
Murray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vegas.
Vegas scores with a shot to the side of Murray 's head.
Murray prevents a body shot from Vegas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murray . #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vegas tries a body shot but Murray blocks it.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murray .
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murray presses Vegas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vegas scores with a shoulder strike.
Vegas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vegas.
Murray lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Murray .
Murray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murray swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Murray . #BC#
Vegas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Vegas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Murray misses with a lunging right hand
and Vegas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vegas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murray checks a leg kick nicely.
Murray dips to his left and cracks Vegas with an uppercut!
Vegas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice shot lands for Murray .
Murray on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murray throws the left hand but Vegas avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab by Murray .
Murray throws a hook but Vegas blocks it.
Murray has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vegas looks to land a right hand but Murray moved out of range.#T1#
Good work by Murray as he checks the leg kick.
Vegas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vegas darts in trying to clinch
and Murray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murray tries to move into range but Vegas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vegas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice uppercut lands for Murray . That snapped Vegas's head back.
Vegas misses with a body kick.
Murray was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vegas just misses with a punch to the body.
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Vegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Vegas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vegas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murray .#T2#
Murray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vegas.
Vegas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murray lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Murray misses with an uppercut
and Vegas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Murray misses with a right hand
and Vegas counters with a solid body kick.
Vegas connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Vegas lands.
Vegas misses with a hook. Murray ducked under it nicely.
Murray misses with a leg kick
and Vegas counters with a stiff right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murray .
A telegraphed right hand from Murray misses the target.
Murray lands with an uppercut that bounces Vegas off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Murray swings for the body but Vegas moves out of range.
Murray blocks a jab.
Murray counters with a body kick.
Vegas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vegas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vegas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murray lands with a shot to the body.
Vegas throws a sloppy body shot
and Murray counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Murray wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vegas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murray . #T4#
Murray throws a leg kick
and Vegas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Vegas.#ROC#
Murray is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.
Murray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vegas avoids the body shot from Murray .
Vegas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vegas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Murray is still on wobbly legs! Can Vegas finish him?
Murray slips a jab from Vegas.
Vegas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murray throws out the jab.
Vegas tried to counter with a leg kick but Murray avoided it.#CL#
Vegas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Still in the clinch, Murray scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Murray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vegas manages to avoid it.
Murray seems to have recovered his senses.
Vegas throws a leg kick
and Murray counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vegas's knee momentarily.
Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murray swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vegas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murray tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vegas moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnny Vegas is winning the standup battle so far.
Murray sizes up Vegas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vegas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murray counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Vegas there.
Vegas misses with the combination.
Vegas misses with an uppercut.
Murray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Vegas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murray with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murray swats away the attempt to clinch by Vegas.
Murray connects with a leg kick. Vegas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vegas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vegas 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.
Vegas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vegas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Murray - the referee stops the clock and Vegas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Murray . Vegas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vegas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Murray .
Vegas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murray counters with a leg kick.
Vegas throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vegas.
Vegas throws a big counter combination but Murray scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vegas misses with a body shot
and Murray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Vegas is out of range.
Vegas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vegas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murray can pounce on him.
Vegas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murray lands a jab.
Chad Murray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Nice jab there from Murray .
Vegas looks to throw the jab but Murray is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Murray on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murray scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vegas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnny Vegas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vegas wants to clinch.
Murray takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Vegas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vegas looks to land a right hand but Murray moved out of range.#CL#
Vegas moves into range and clinches up with Murray .
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
Murray blocking some punches. #BC2#
Murray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vegas.
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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Vegas.
A big right from Murray misses.
Vegas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray .

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Murray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vegas 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: Syn 557 - Revolve     
Date:   Dec 22, 2017
#R1#
Davis tries to land a front kick but Vegas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Davis scores with a body shot.
Davis throws a one two combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut.
Davis scores with a punch to the head.
Davis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Davis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vegas throws a leg kick that misses.
Vegas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
Davis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Davis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis misses with a kick to the body.
Davis misses with a shot to the body
and Vegas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davis cracks the inside of Vegas's front leg.
Vegas scores with a jab. Davis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vegas.
And Vegas counters with a quick kick to the body but Davis blocks it.
Davis needs to keep his hands up - Vegas had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Davis scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vegas. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vegas slips under a jab.
Vegas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davis throws out the jab.
Davis misses with a leg kick
and Vegas counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vegas, as that shot connected.
Davis misses with a leg kick
enabling Vegas to counter with a crisp jab.
Davis throws a series of punches but Vegas moves out of range.
Vegas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vegas throws a leg kick
enabling Davis to counter with a crisp jab.
Vegas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vegas misses with a straight left.
Davis lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vegas.
Davis misses with a looping right.#T2##CL#
Vegas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vegas tries to throw a body punch but Davis avoids it by throwing Vegas back against the cage.
Davis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vegas has him pressed against the cage.
Davis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vegas backwards. #BC2#
Davis manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Davis. That snapped Vegas's head back.
That kick from Vegas tenderised Davis's leg. Davis is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been told by Vegas's head coaches at DJs Locker that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Davis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Davis misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Vegas misses the target.
A cross from Davis lands.
Vegas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vegas slips a straight right by Davis.
Davis slips a straight right by Vegas.
Davis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vegas.#CL#
Vegas has closed the distance and engaged Davis in a clinch. #T3#
Davis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vegas's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Davis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Davis throws a head punch that misses.
Davis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Davis lands with a light punch inside.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis tries a body shot but Vegas blocks it.
Davis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short left from Davis.
Davis working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Davis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vegas keeps control of Davis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Davis can't find room to land a body shot as Vegas controls the action.
Davis tries to throw a body punch but Vegas avoids it by throwing Davis back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vegas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vegas ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Vegas misses with a kick to the body
and Davis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Davis is looking to chop away at Vegas's legs.
Vegas avoids the body shot from Davis.
Corey Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Vegas.
Davis throws a head kick but Vegas moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vegas can pounce on him.
Vegas slips under a jab from Davis.
Vegas throwing a counter right hand but Davis manages to avoid it.
Davis scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vegas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Davis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vegas blocks a jab.
A low kick from Vegas misses
and Davis counters with a left and a right that stings Vegas.
Davis lands a glancing blow to the side of Vegas's head.
Davis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#
Vegas is rocked!
Davis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oh Vegas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vegas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vegas scores with a nice strike.
Davis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vegas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vegas throws a head kick that half lands.
Vegas seems to have got his legs back now.
Vegas lands a nice hook to Davis's body. Davis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegas slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
Davis slips under a jab.
Vegas is looking to land body kicks.
Vegas moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDavis.#CL#
Vegas takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Davis struggles to land a body shot inside as Vegas controls his hands.
Davis lands a right hand.
Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Davis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vegas is keeping busy.
A nice left hand lands by Vegas.
Davis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vegas is keeping busy.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Davis.
Davis misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Vegas wants to land a leg kick but Davis is out of range.
Davis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Davis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vegas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Davis scrambles back to his feet.
Corey Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davis scores with a jab. Vegas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Davis lands a high kick!
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!
Davis lands a lovely overhand right.
Vegas cracks the inside of Davis's front leg.
Davis misses with a looping right.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vegas manages to avoid it.
Vegas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Davis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vegas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Davis to score with a decent uppercut.
Davis misses with a low kick.
Vegas misses with a hook
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vegas throws a leg kick but Davis checks it.
Vegas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Davis tries a head kick but it misses.
Vegas misses with a wild body shot.
Davis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Davis scores with a shot to the body.
Davis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Davis lands a really nice looking cross but Vegas seems unphased.
Davis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vegas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Davis throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Vegas counter with a right hand.
Vegas slips under a jab from Davis.
Vegas throws a jab when Davis was well out of range.
Davis is looking to chop away at Vegas's legs.
Davis avoids a kick to the body.
Davis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vegas counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Davis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vegas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Davis misses the target.
Davis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vegas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Davis.
Vegas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Davis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vegas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Davis is looking to chop away at Vegas's legs.
Davis motions for Vegas to come forward. Davis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Vegas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Davis lands a leg kick that knocks Vegas off balance momentarily.
Davis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vegas feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vegas scores with a nice right hand.
Davis lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Vegas forces Davis back against the cage and clinches.
Davis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vegas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Davis or not.
Vegas scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Vegas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Vegas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Vegas lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
Davis misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas prevents a body shot from Davis.
Davis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vegas or not.
Davis tries to work over Vegas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davis tries a body shot but Vegas blocks it. #T1#
Vegas lands with a short shot to the head.
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vegas is keeping busy.#BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch.
Vegas is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Davis! But no joy.
Davis misses with a right hand
enabling Vegas to counter with a crisp jab.
Davis throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Vegas counter with a right hand.
Vegas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vegas works Davis's body with a nice hook.
Davis misses with a straight left.
Vegas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#
Davis is rocked!
Davis throws a sloppy head kick
and Vegas counters with a straight right hand.
Davis is still on wobbly legs! Can Vegas finish him?
Vegas lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Davis head around and knocks him out cold! Vegas hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Vegas!
A very excited looking Johnny Vegas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Aspire 84: McGee v Yamaguchi     
Date:   Oct 18, 2017
#R1#
Bundles throws a jab when Vegas was well out of range.
Ray Bundles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bundles throws a big shot that misses.
Vegas moves out of range as Bundles strikes.
Vegas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bundles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vegas wants to land a leg kick but Bundles is out of range.
Bundles throws a low kick but Vegas moves out of range easily.
Bundles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vegas throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Bundles to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Bundles misses.
Bundles scores with a jab. Vegas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bundles misses with a takedown attempt - Vegas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas throws a nice looking combination but Bundles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been hearing reports that Bundles has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bundles throws a hook but Vegas avoids it easily.
Bundles slips under a jab from Vegas.
Bundles feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vegass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
A big left from Vegas misses.
Vegas moves out of range as Bundles strikes.
It seemed like Vegas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bundles misses with a two punch combination.
Vegas tries a low kick but Bundles avoids it.
Bundles avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bundles throws a lazy right hand but Vegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vegas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bundles half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bundles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vegas circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vegas! But no joy.
Vegas misses with a looping right.
Vegas throws a head kick that misses.
Vegas slips a jab from Bundles.
Vegas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bundles scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bundles, as that shot connected.
Vegas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Vegas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bundles can pounce on him.
Vegas scores with a leg kick.
Bundles doesn't manage to clinch there - Vegas circles away.
Vegas thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bundles missing with a left hand there. Vegas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been informed that Vegas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vegas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bundles to score with a decent uppercut.
Bundles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vegas counters with a straight right hand.
Bundles loads up on a big right hand but Vegas slips the punch.
Vegas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bundles.
Bundles swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vegas.
Bundles ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.
Bundles is looking for a counter combo.
Bundles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vegas counters with a thumping low kick.
Bundles works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vegas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bundles throws out the jab.
Vegas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bundles throws an overhand right that lands on Vegas's shoulder, as Vegas tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Bundles.
Bundles lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Bundles misses.
Bundles backing away here, and Vegas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bundles misses with an uppercut.
Bundles slips a jab from Vegas.
Bundles misses the jab.
Bundles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bundles moves in looking to clinch but Vegas pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Vegas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bundles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vegas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bundles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vegas.
Vegas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bundles.
Vegas slips a straight right by Bundles.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Vegas. No joy for Bundles on that attempt.
Vegas tried to score with a low kick but Bundles checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bundles misses the target.
Vegas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bundles moves away.
Bundles misses with an uppercut.
Bundles lands with a right hand.
Vegas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bundles.
Bundles looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A lazy left from Bundles finds it's target.
Bundles throws a jab but it's blocked by Vegas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bundles takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vegas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vegas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bundles's head backwards.
Vegas checks a leg kick nicely.
Vegas motions for Bundles to come forward. Vegas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Vegas there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Bundles dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bundles misses with a hook.
Bundles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bundles throws a lazy uppercut
and Vegas counters with an outside leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Vegas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bundles has got the better of the exchanges.
Bundles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
Vegas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bundles.
And Vegas responds with a good body kick, but Bundles manages to step out the way in time.
Bundles jabs Vegas right on the nose. Vegas blinks but takes it well.
Bundles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bundles connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vegas misses with a low kick.
Vegas misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas throws a lazy right hand but Bundles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vegas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bundles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vegas can do to turn this around?
Bundles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vegas moves away.
Bundles misses the jab.
Vegas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vegas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bundles.#T1#
Bundles thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bundles. Vegas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vegas staying out of range there.
Bundles looks to land a left hand but Vegas moved out of range nicely.
Vegas throws a leg kick but Bundles sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vegas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bundles moves away from the strike by Vegas.
A punch lands to the side of Vegas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vegas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bundles.
Bundles lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vegas's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Vegas.
Bundles feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bundles swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bundles misses with a head kick.
A big right from Vegas misses. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Vegas.
Vegas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bundles.
Vegas lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot lands for Bundles.
Bundles 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.
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!
Vegas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bundles shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vegas sprawls well. Vegas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bundles gets slowly back to his feet.
Vegas slips a straight right by Bundles.
Vegas works the jab nicely.
Vegas staying out of range there.
Bundles avoids the body shot from Vegas.
Bundles lands with an uppercut that bounces Vegas off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Vegas misses with a body kick.
Bundles tried to score with a low kick but Vegas checks it.
Vegas tries a quick counter leg kick but Bundles is wise to it.
Vegas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sloppy strikes from Bundles. Those never looked like landing.
Vegas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vegas walks into a left hand.
Bundles throws out a loose jab but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Vegas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bundles doesn't seem phased though.
Bundles paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bundles throws a lazy right hand but Vegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vegas replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bundles blocks it well.
Vegas connects with a leg kick. Bundles looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vegas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Bundles.
A big left from Bundles misses.
Vegas takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bundles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vegas on the side of the head. #CL2#
Vegas closes the distance and pushes Bundles back into the cage.
Bundles is trying to maintain a safe position but Vegas gets an underhook and turns Bundles into the cage.
Bundles misses with a punch to the body.
Bundles throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vegas lands a nice shot to the body.
Vegas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bundles blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Vegas - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bundles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vegas scores with a shot to the side of Bundles's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Vegas.
Vegas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vegas presses Bundles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vegas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bundles is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Vegas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bundles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bundles misses with a straight right.
Bundles throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vegas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bundles misses with a head kick.
Vegas feints a counter leg kick.
Vegas lands a jab to Bundles's midsection.
Bundles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vegas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vegas scores with a nice strike.
Vegas throws a hook but Bundles blocks it.
Bundles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bundles misses with a wild body shot.
Bundles throws an overhand right that lands on Vegas's shoulder, as Vegas tries to avoid the shot.
Bundles fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vegas on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vegas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vegas throws a body punch but Bundles moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bundles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Vegas loads up on a big right hand but Bundles slips the punch.#CL2#
Vegas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vegas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Bundles.
Bundles is stalling here.
Bundles throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice left hand lands by Vegas.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas lands an uppercut.
Bundles misses with an elbow strike.
Bundles misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
Vegas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bundles blocking some punches. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Vegas.
Bundles has had enough of the clinch but Vegas keeps him there for the moment.
Vegas lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bundles is trying to force a seperation but Vegas has the dominant position.
Vegas avoids the elbow strike from Bundles, against the cage.
Bundles blocking some punches.
Vegas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vegas.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bundles utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Bundles trying to land knees to the body.
Bundles leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Bundles. #T3#
Bundles stalling in the clinch but Vegas improves position.
Vegas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bundles is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bundles is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vegas is defending well.
Bundles is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnny Vegas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Bundles tries to work over Vegas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bundles's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bundles throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vegas.
Bundles misses with a knee to the head.
Vegas blocks an elbow strike from Bundles.
Bundles slowing the pace effectively.
Vegas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vegas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vegas working aggressively here.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by Bundles.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bundles.
Vegas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bundles's elbow.
Bundles blocking some punches.
Vegas tries a body shot but Bundles blocks it.
Vegas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vegas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bundles backwards.
Bundles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Vegas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vegas misses with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Vegas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vegas 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Johnny Vegas!

A victorious Johnny Vegas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Aspire 78: McGee v Gabagool     
Date:   Sep 27, 2017
#R1#
Vegas tries to move into range but Wannanen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wannanen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vegas.
Vegas throws a hook to the side of Wannanen's head but Wannanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Vegas tenderised Wannanen's leg. Wannanen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wannanen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vegas doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Wannanen moves into the clinch.
Vegas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Wannanen.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wannanen. #CUT#
It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut.
Wannanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wannanen.
Vegas gets through Wannanen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Pekko Wannanen has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wannanen lands a left hand.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wannanen misses with some punches. #BC2#
Vegas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pekko Wannanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vegas wants to land a leg kick but Wannanen is out of range.
Vegas staying out of range there.
Vegas throws a chopping leg kick but Wannanen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Vegas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vegas counters with a stiff right hand.
Wannanen misses with a low kick.
Vegas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Vegas misses.
Vegas misses with a few strikes there.
Wannanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vegas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vegas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wannanen. Wannanen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vegas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wannanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wannanen slips a jab from Vegas.
Vegas misses with a straight left.
Vegas throws a head kick that misses.
Wannanen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vegas throws an overhand right that lands on Wannanen's shoulder, as Wannanen tries to avoid the shot.
Wannanen slips under a jab from Vegas.
Jab from Vegas.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wannanen with a jab.
Wannanen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wannanen is looking to counter the offense by Vegas and move into the clinch.
Vegas throws a hook but Wannanen blocks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Wannanen blocks the leg kick.
Wannanen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vegas manages to circle out of the way.
Wannanen swings widly with a right hand
and Vegas counters with a low kick, right behind Wannanen 's knee.
Wannanen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Performance Center in the buildup to the fight.
Vegas takes one on the button.
Vegas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wannanen's head.
Wannanen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vegas is out of range.
Wannanen scores with a leg kick.
Wannanen jabs at Vegas's body.
Vegas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wannanen counters with a straight right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vegas.
A big left from Vegas misses.
Wannanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vegas manages to avoid it.
Vegas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wannanen's hands.
Vegas throws a low kick, looking for Wannanen's leg but Wannanen calmly moves out of range.
Wannanen gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Wannanen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vegas's head backwards.
Wannanen throws a looping overhand right but Vegas ducks down to avoid it.
Wannanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vegas.
Vegas with a hook.
Vegas moves out of range as Wannanen strikes.
A little jabbing left from Vegas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wannanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vegas.
Vegas cracks Wannanen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vegas with a nice cross.
Vegas tests Wannanen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wannanen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Wannanen misses the target.
Wannanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wannanen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vegas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vegas blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Vegas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wannanen throws a big shot that misses.
Vegas swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
A big right from Vegas misses.
Vegas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vegas blocks a jab.#CL#
Wannanen moves into the clinch.
Wannanen lands a hook that snaps the head of Vegas backwards. #BC#
Wannanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Wannanen clinches up with Vegas and pushes him back against the cage.
Wannanen misses with the head strike.
Wannanen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wannanen lands with a light punch inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wannanen misses with a body punch.
Vegas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wannanen.
Wannanen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vegas lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Vegas will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Wannanen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wannanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wannanen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Wannanen takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Wannanen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wannanen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
A shot in the inside from Wannanen. #BC2#
Vegas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wannanen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vegas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wannanen.
Vegas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vegas, right into the meat.
Vegas throws out a leg kick but Wannanen moves out of range and Vegas only half commits.
Vegas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wannanen feints and then cracks Vegas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vegas down.
Vegas moves out of range of the strikes.
Vegas throws out a counter right but Wannanen avoids it with no problem.
Vegas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wannanen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Vegas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vegas defending well as Wannanen loads up on a big left hand.
Wannanen scores with the left hand. Vegas knows he should have avoided that one.
Wannanen closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Vegas to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wannanen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wannanen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Vegas.
Vegas avoids the body shot from Wannanen.
Wannanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vegas.
Wannanen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wannanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vegas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wannanen throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Vegas misses with a low kick.
Vegas throws a leg kick
and Wannanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Vegas has closed the distance and engaged Wannanen in a clinch.
Wannanen struggles to land a body shot inside as Vegas controls his hands.
Vegas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pekko Wannanen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wannanen just leaning against Vegas, taking a breather.
Vegas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wannanen's elbow.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Vegas.
Wannanen lands with a short shot to the head.
Vegas tries to work over Wannanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vegas misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wannanen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vegas's brow.
Vegas lands with a light punch inside.
Wannanen misses with a punch to the body.
Wannanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wannanen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wannanen takes a shot to the head.
Wannanen pushes Vegas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Wannanen.
Good body shot from Vegas.
Wannanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wannanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wannanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Vegas.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wannanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vegas's elbow.
Wannanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Wannanen.
Wannanen struggles to land a body shot inside as Vegas controls his hands.
Vegas blocks an uppercut.
Vegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Wannanen.
Vegas prevents a body shot from Wannanen.
Nice elbow from Wannanen. #T4##BC#
Wannanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vegas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wannanen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vegas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wannanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Wannanen drops his hands momentarily and Vegas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wannanen misses the jab.
Vegas steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wannanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vegas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wannanen.
Wannanen cracks Vegas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wannanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Vegas is just out of range.
Wannanen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vegas's hands.
A jab from Wannanen finds it's way through Vegas's defenses. #ROC#
Vegas is rocked!
Vegas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wannanen.
Wannanen avoids the head kick by Vegas.
Wannanen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekko Wannanen dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wannanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vegas.
Wannanen throws the left hand but Vegas avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vegas.
The crowd cheers as Wannanen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vegas doesn't seem phased though.
Wannanen moves out of range of the leg kick from Vegas.
Vegas takes a swing at Wannanen's ribcage but misses.
Wannanen cracks the inside of Vegas's front leg.
Vegas slips under a jab.
Wannanen is looking to clinch.
Vegas misses the body punch
and Wannanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vegas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wannanen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vegas throws a hook to the side of Wannanen's head but Wannanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wannanen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wannanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vegas moves away.
A head kick misses from Vegas.
Vegas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wannanen manages to avoid it.
Wannanen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vegas.#T1#
Wannanen connects with a leg kick. Vegas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vegas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wannanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vegas looks to land a combination but Wannanen avoids it well.
Wannanen moves forwards but Vegas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wannanen digs a good body shot into Vegas's ribs.
Wannanen throws out a loose jab but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wannanen jabs at Vegas's body.
Wannanen slips under a jab from Vegas.
Vegas walks into a stiff left hand from Wannanen.
A swing and a miss from Vegas.
Wannanen throws a lazy right hand but Vegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wannanen throws a leg kick but Vegas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wannanen misses with a low kick.
Wannanen tries to clinch but Vegas is having none of it. #T2#
A jab from Vegas misses.
Wannanen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vegas misses with a combination
letting Wannanen counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wannanen looks to throw the jab but Vegas is out of range.
Wannanen misses the jab.
Vegas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vegas misses with a hook. Wannanen ducked under it nicely.
Vegas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vegas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wannanen.
Vegas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vegas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vegas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wannanen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wannanen tries to clinch up.
Vegas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wannanen.
Wannanen ducks right into an uppercut from Vegas.
Wannanen throws a big shot that misses.
Vegas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wannanen on the side of the head. #T3#
Wannanen looks to land a right hand but Vegas moved out of range.
Wannanen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wannanen connects with a looping right hand.
Wannanen throws an overhand right that lands on Vegas's shoulder, as Vegas tries to avoid the shot.
Wannanen thows a leg kick but Vegas checks it
and Vegas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Wannanen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wannanen fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vegas.
Wannanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wannanen misses with a body punch.
Wannanen misses with a punch to the body.
Wannanen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wannanen.
Vegas is still on wobbly legs! Can Wannanen finish him?
Wannanen tries to work over Vegas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vegas fails to pull guard.
A nice left hand lands by Vegas.
Vegas seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegas misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Wannanen fails to land.
Wannanen lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Johnny Vegas's cut even more.
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
Wannanen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Vegas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vegas is trying to pull guard but Wannanen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vegas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wannanen or not.
Wannanen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Vegas lands a body punch.
Vegas misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vegas.
Wannanen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vegas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vegas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wannanen's elbow.
Wannanen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vegas tries to pull guard but Wannanen won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pekko Wannanen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wannanen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekko Wannanen!

Pekko Wannanen took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I want a top 5 guy next! I'm good enough to win then belt! Stop giving me these bums, who aren't even in the top ten....'.

 

Event: Aspire 74: Skovgaard v Montana     
Date:   Sep 13, 2017
#R1#
Yamaguchi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vegas's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vegas.
Vegas blocks a jab.
Vegas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yamaguchi throws a wild body kick that Vegas sees coming a mile off.
Vegas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yamaguchi.
Vegas misses with a head kick.
Vegas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vegas lands a right hook to the body.
Vegas is looking to score with low kicks.
Yamaguchi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vegas at a distance.
Yamaguchi thuds a left hand into Vegas's body.
Vegas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yamaguchi counters with a left to the body.
A good leg kick by Yamaguchi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamaguchi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vegas at a distance.
Yamaguchi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yamaguchi throws a wild body kick that Vegas sees coming a mile off.
Yamaguchi takes a swing at Vegas's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Vegas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Vegas tries to land a front kick but Yamaguchi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yamaguchi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vegas misses with a left hand
and Yamaguchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vegas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yamaguchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yamaguchi looks to throw the jab but Vegas is out of range.
Vegas throwing a counter right hand but Yamaguchi manages to avoid it.
Yamaguchi looks to land a left hand but Vegas moved out of range nicely.
Yamaguchi misses with a wild body shot.
Vegas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yamaguchi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vegas.
Yamaguchi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vegas at a distance.
A jab lands there for Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a hook but Vegas blocks it.
Vegas cracks Yamaguchi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vegas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas misses with a low kick.
Yamaguchi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vegas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vegas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yamaguchi.#T2#
Vegas needs to keep his hands up - Yamaguchi had a free shot at his head there.
We've been told by Vegas's head coaches at DJs Locker that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vegas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yamaguchi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yamaguchi motions for Vegas to come forward. Yamaguchi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot.
Vegas misses the jab.
A slow jab from Vegas misses its intended target.
Yamaguchi throws out a counter right but Vegas avoids it with no problem.
Vegas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yamaguchi checks a leg kick.
Yamaguchi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vegas throws an off balance right hand
and Yamaguchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yamaguchi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vegas.
Vegas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yamaguchi scores with a jab to the body.
Yamaguchi misses with a straight right.
Yamaguchi is looking to land body kicks.
Vegas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Yamaguchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vegas throws a shot from downtown. Yamaguchi moves away and avoids it.
Yamaguchi wants to land a leg kick but Vegas is out of range.
Vegas takes a swing at Yamaguchi's ribcage but misses.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamaguchi throws a right hand that misses
and Vegas counters with an outside leg kick.
Vegas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick from Vegas is predictable there
and Yamaguchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vegas throws a leg kick which misses Yamaguchi's front leg but catches the back leg as Yamaguchi tries to avoid it.
Yamaguchi lands a leg kick that knocks Vegas off balance momentarily.
Yamaguchi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Vegas closes the distance and pushes Yamaguchi back into the cage.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Yamaguchi. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamaguchi blocking some punches.
Yamaguchi tries to throw a body punch but Vegas avoids it by throwing Yamaguchi back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Vegas.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamaguchi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vegas.
Vegas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yamaguchis head.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Vegas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yamaguchi defending well as Vegas loads up on a big left hand.
Good work by Vegas as he checks the leg kick.
Vegas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamaguchi lands with a cross.
Vegas looks to land a combination but Yamaguchi avoids it well.
Yamaguchi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Vegas closes the distance and pushes Yamaguchi back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Yamaguchi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
The crowd cheers as Yamaguchi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vegas doesn't seem phased though.
Vegas scores with a leg kick.
Yamaguchi misses the jab.
Vegas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamaguchi throws out the jab.
Yamaguchi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vegas ducks under a wild hook from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi takes a swing at Vegas's ribcage but misses.
Yamaguchi loads up on a big right hand but Vegas slips the punch.
Yamaguchi cracks a nice hook into Vegas's ribs.
Yamaguchi throws a good cross that connects.
Yamaguchi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yamaguchi keeps the fight on the outside.
Vegas connects with a leg kick. Yamaguchi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yamaguchi connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the body
and Vegas counters with a leg kick.
Yamaguchi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Yamaguchi throws the left hand but Vegas avoids the punch easily.
Kai Yamaguchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yamaguchi moves forwards but Vegas connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Vegas instigates a clinch.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Vegas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Vegas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
A hook to the body from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vegas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Yamaguchi can turn it around.
Yamaguchi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yamaguchi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yamaguchi.
Vegas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Yamaguchi lands an uppercut.#T2#
Yamaguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yamaguchis head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vegas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vegas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yamaguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Yamaguchi gets through Vegas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vegas tries to work over Yamaguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Vegas manages to break the clinch.
Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body.
Vegas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yamaguchi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vegas misses with a looping right.
Yamaguchi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vegas. That did some damage!
Yamaguchi throws a low kick, looking for Vegas's leg but Vegas calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Yamaguchi looks to throw the jab but Vegas is out of range.
Vegas throws a wild body kick that Yamaguchi sees coming a mile off.
Vegas darts in trying to clinch
and Yamaguchi counters with a nice uppercut.
Vegas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamaguchi.
It looked like Vegas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yamaguchi throws a head kick that misses.
Vegas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamaguchi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yamaguchi.
Vegas avoids a kick to the body.
Yamaguchi tries to land a front kick but Vegas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vegas gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Yamaguchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vegas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yamaguchi's calf.
Yamaguchi scores with a nice head shot.
Nice shot lands for Yamaguchi.#T4#
Yamaguchi misses with a body kick.
Yamaguchi scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegas throws a big shot that misses.
Vegas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yamaguchi throws a poor cross that misses
and Vegas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vegas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yamaguchi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vegas.
And Yamaguchi responds with a good body kick, but Vegas manages to step out the way in time.
Vegas misses with a straight left.
Yamaguchi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vegas misses with a straight right.
Yamaguchi swings for the body but Vegas moves out of range.
Vegas looks to throw the jab but Yamaguchi is out of range.
Yamaguchi throws out a loose jab but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yamaguchi.
Vegas lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kai Yamaguchi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Vegas connects with a single shot there.
Vegas misses with a right hand
and Yamaguchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yamaguchi throws a wild body kick that Vegas sees coming a mile off.
Vegas wants to land a leg kick but Yamaguchi is out of range.
Vegas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A bone on bone clash there as Vegas blocks the leg kick.
Vegas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yamaguchi checks the leg kick.
Yamaguchi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vegas on the side of the head.
Vegas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vegas avoids the body shot from Yamaguchi.
It looked like Vegas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vegas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Yamaguchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Yamaguchi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vegas throws an overhand right that lands on Yamaguchi's shoulder, as Yamaguchi tries to avoid the shot.
Yamaguchi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vegas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vegas lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Vegas throws a right hand that misses
enabling Yamaguchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Yamaguchi is looking to land body kicks.
Yamaguchi moves out of range of the body kick.
Vegas throws a hook but Yamaguchi avoids it easily.
Yamaguchi thumps Vegas with a low kick.
Vegas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yamaguchi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yamaguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vegas was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamaguchi cracks the inside of Vegas's front leg.
Yamaguchi misses with a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Vegas.
Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vegas moves away.
Vegas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vegas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yamaguchi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vegas scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Vegas misses the target.
Yamaguchi lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamaguchi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vegas scores with a hook.
Yamaguchi delivers a nice body kick.
Yamaguchi stuns Vegas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yamaguchi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vegas counters with a leg kick.
Vegas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamaguchi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yamaguchi misses with a jab to the body
and Vegas counters with a stiff right hand.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick that misses.
Vegas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vegas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vegas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yamaguchi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vegas. #T3#
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vegas.
Vegas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yamaguchi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vegas doesn't seem bothered though.
Yamaguchi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vegas's hands.
Yamaguchi tries to clinch up.
Vegas just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi misses with an uppercut
and Vegas counters with a leg kick.
Johnny Vegas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamaguchi looks to throw the jab but Vegas is out of range.
A slow jab from Yamaguchi misses its intended target.
Vegas misses with a wild combination.
Yamaguchi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yamaguchi throws an off balance right hand
and Vegas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yamaguchi's knee momentarily.
Vegas throws a chopping leg kick but Yamaguchi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yamaguchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yamaguchi just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Vegas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vegas cracks Yamaguchi with a good jab.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vegas 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.
Vegas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamaguchi. Vegas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamaguchi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vegas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vegas throws a hook but Yamaguchi blocks it.
Vegas misses with an uppercut
and Yamaguchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Good exchange - Vegas coming out on top.
Vegas misses with a low kick.
Yamaguchi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kai Yamaguchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yamaguchi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vegas can pounce on him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Yamaguchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yamaguchi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Yamaguchi!

Kai Yamaguchi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: Aspire 66: Casper vs Mazzini     
Date:   Aug 13, 2017
#R1#
Gabagool throws a shot from downtown. Vegas moves away and avoids it.
Gabagool looks to throw the jab but Vegas is out of range.
Vegas misses with a lunging right hand
and Gabagool counters with a straight right hand.
Gabagool's corner calls for a 1-2. Gabagool obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A low kick from Gabagool misses
and Vegas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luigi Gabagool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vegas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gabagool.
Gabagool missing with a left hand there. Vegas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gabagool throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gabagool. That's going to slow Vegas down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gabagool.
Vegas throws a solid leg kick but Gabagool takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vegas.
Gabagool connects with a body shot.
Gabagool looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vegas misses with a left hand
and Gabagool counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vegas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Gabagool throws a hook to the side of Vegas's head but Vegas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vegas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gabagool. That did some damage!
Gabagool throws a hook to the side of Vegas's head but Vegas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gabagool throws out a powerful jab.
Gabagool is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gabagool lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vegas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gabagool waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vegas.
Gabagool checks a low kick from Vegas.
Vegas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gabagool is out of range.
Gabagool misses with a straight left.
Vegas lands with an overhand left.
Gabagool tried to score with a low kick but Vegas checks it.#T2#
Vegas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vegas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vegas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vegas misses with a low kick.
Gabagool was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Gabagool.
Vegas misses with a low kick.
Gabagool fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vegas checks it well.
Vegas needs to keep his hands up - Gabagool had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut.
Vegas misses with the combination.
Gabagool throws an overhand right that lands on Vegas's shoulder, as Vegas tries to avoid the shot.
Vegas flicks out a counter leg kick but Gabagool steps away.
Vegas lands a nice shot that snaps Gabagool's head back.
Vegas staying out of range there.
Vegas takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Vegas defending well as Gabagool loads up on a big left hand. #KD#
Gabagool lands a left and a right that send Vegas crashing to the mat, dazed. Gabagool thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Vegas is rocked!
Gabagool throws a jab when Vegas was well out of range.
Vegas is still on wobbly legs! Can Gabagool finish him?
Vegas staying out of range there.
Gabagool changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gabagool throws a leg kick which misses Vegas's front leg but catches the back leg as Vegas tries to avoid it.
Vegas seems to have recovered his senses.
A solid body kick from Gabagool.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Gabagool.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vegas. That's going to slow Gabagool down.
Gabagool blocks a low kick nicely.
Gabagool blocks a jab.
Gabagool misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vegas.
Vegas throws a leg kick but Gabagool checks it. #T4#
Gabagool thumps Vegas with a low kick.
Vegas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vegas checks a low kick from Gabagool.
Vegas misses with a looping right.
Gabagool throws a looping overhand right but Vegas ducks down to avoid it.
Gabagool pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vegas tries a quick counter leg kick but Gabagool is wise to it.
Vegas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gabagool.
Gabagool connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vegas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vegas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vegas lands a jab.
Vegas moves out of range as Gabagool throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luigi Gabagool dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Vegas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gabagool lands with a hook. Vegas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vegas is looking to score with low kicks.
Gabagool swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vegas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gabagool checks it well.
Vegas misses with a body punch
and Gabagool counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gabagool connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vegas avoids the body shot from Gabagool.
Vegas unleashes a big counter combination but Gabagool bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vegas looks to throw a body kick
and Gabagool counters with a stiff right hand.
Vegas misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Gabagool to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Gabagool to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Vegas.
Good exchange - Gabagool coming out on top.
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!
Gabagool steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vegas.#T1#
Vegas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gabagool is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vegas can do to turn this around?
Gabagool throws the left hand but Vegas avoids the punch easily.
Gabagool lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vegas's sensitive parts.
Vegas moves forwards but Gabagool connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Luigi Gabagool is winning the standup battle so far.
Vegas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gabagool.
Vegas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gabagool is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vegas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vegas throws a low kick but Gabagool moves out of range easily.
Vegas tries a head kick but it misses.
Vegas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gabagool.
Nice shot by Vegas.
Vegas throws a right and a left that Gabagool avoids nicely. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Vegas misses.
Gabagool swinging wildly here.
Vegas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gabagool throws out the jab.
Vegas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gabagool.
Vegas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vegas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vegas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vegas throws a shot from downtown. Gabagool moves away and avoids it.
Vegas ducks under a wild hook from Gabagool.
Gabagool cracks Vegas with an open hand slap.
Vegas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vegas throws a hook but Gabagool avoids it easily.#T3#
Vegas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gabagool looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gabagool throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gabagool chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vegas can pounce on him.
Vegas wants to land a leg kick but Gabagool is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Vegas misses the target.
Gabagool lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gabagool defending well as Vegas loads up on a big left hand.
Gabagool misses with a straight left.
Vegas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No joy there for Gabagool, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vegas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Vegas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gabagool has got the better of the exchanges.
Vegas looks for the body kick but Gabagool saw that one coming.
Vegas throws out a leg kick but Gabagool moves out of range and Vegas only half commits. #T4#
Vegas thumps Gabagool with a low kick.
Vegas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gabagool tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vegas is able to avoid easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Gabagool.
Vegas looks to land a body kick but Gabagool moved away.
Gabagool tries to land a body kick
and Vegas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gabagool swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vegas throws a leg kick that misses.
Vegas swings widly with a right hand
and Gabagool counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gabagool moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gabagool throws a hook but Vegas blocks it.
Gabagool lands with a straight right. Vegas didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luigi Gabagool dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
That's time! Gabagool's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Gabagool.
Gabagool lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vegas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gabagool throws out the jab.
Vegas staying out of range there.
Gabagool rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vegas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vegas tries to counter with a clinch but Gabagool shakes him off and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gabagool lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vegas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vegas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gabagool backing away here, and Vegas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gabagool connects with a solid leg kick.
Vegas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gabagool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabagool looks to score with a jab to the body but Vegas is just out of range.
Vegas wants to counter the offense by Gabagool and move into the clinch position.
Vegas misses with a left hand
and Gabagool counters with a stiff right hand.
Gabagool lands a leg kick that knocks Vegas off balance momentarily.
Vegas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Vegas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gabagool throws a hook to the side of Vegas's head but Vegas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gabagool checks a leg kick.
Vegas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gabagool misses with a straight right.
Vegas misses with a looping right.
Gabagool was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vegas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gabagool finds it's way round the side to connect with Vegas's head.
Gabagool dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vegas. That did some damage!
Vegas misses with a hook
and Gabagool counters with a leg kick.
Gabagool connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vegas. Vegas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gabagool takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gabagool ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vegas moves away.
Vegas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Luigi Gabagool is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Gabagool takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gabagool uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vegas has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas walks into a straight right hand from Gabagool.
Gabagool pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vegas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gabagool dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vegas. That did some damage!
Vegas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gabagool lands with a nice body kick.
Gabagool is looking to land body kicks.
Gabagool moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gabagool steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
Gabagool tried to counter with a leg kick but Vegas avoided it.
Gabagool digs a good hook to Vegas's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gabagool. #T3#
Gabagool connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Gabagool finds it's way through Vegas's defenses.
Vegas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vegas throws a head kick but Gabagool moves out of range.
Gabagool lands an overhand right.
Johnny Vegas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gabagool fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gabagool throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vegas on the side of the head.
Gabagool throws the left hand but Vegas avoids the punch easily.
Gabagool just misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas throws a sloppy head kick and Gabagool moves out of range easily.
Gabagool is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Vegas ducks under a wild hook from Gabagool.
Gabagool dips to his left and cracks Vegas with an uppercut!
Vegas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gabagool to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gabagool jabs Vegas right on the nose. Vegas blinks but takes it well.
A low kick from Vegas is predictable there
and Gabagool counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gabagool lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vegas circles away quickly and effectively.
Vegas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gabagool counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gabagool lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vegas throws a lazy right hand but Gabagool sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gabagool is looking to counter punch.
Gabagool throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vegas digs a good hook to Gabagool's body.
Vegas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gabagool.
A countering left hand to the body from Vegas misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luigi Gabagool showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gabagool has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luigi Gabagool!

 

Event: Aspire 60: Brophy vs Adams     
Date:   Jul 16, 2017
#R1#
Nassar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nassar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nassar throws a hook but Vegas blocks it.
Nassar tests Vegas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nassar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vegas misses with an uppercut. Nassar saw that one coming.
Vegas moves out of range of the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Nassar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vegas slips a straight right by Nassar.
Vegas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vegas slips a straight right by Nassar.
Vegas tries to counter with a clinch but Nassar shakes him off and moves away.
Vegas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vegas ducks under a wild hook from Nassar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas moves away from the strike by Nassar.
Vegas throws a poor cross that misses
and Nassar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nassar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vegas throws a leg kick that misses.
Nassar misses with a straight left. #T1#
Nassar throws a big shot that misses.
Nassar looks to land a left hand but Vegas moved out of range nicely.
Nassar throws a right hand that misses
and Nassar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nassar misses with a double jab
and Vegas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A left and a right from Nassar both land. Nice combination.
Nassar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vegas.
Nassar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Vegas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vegas.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vegas.
Nassar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Nassar scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Nassar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by Nassar. #T2#
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas lands a body shot.
Nassar doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Vegas pulls guard. #SUB2#
Vegas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nassar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Vegas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nassar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nassar won't allow Vegas to sweep him here.
Nassar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Vegas working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nassar has passed into half guard! #T3#
Vegas trying to control from the bottom.
Vegas tries to get to full guard but Nassar has control of the leg.
Nassar controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Vegas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Vegas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nassar stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big left from Nassar misses.
Nassar looks to land a right hand but Vegas moved out of range.
Nassar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
George Nassar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vegas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Vegas tenderised Nassar's leg. Nassar is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Vegas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nassar, pushing him back against the cage.
Nassar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vegas blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vegas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nassar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Nassar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Nassar.
Nassar looks to land a left hand but Vegas moved out of range nicely.
Nassar throws a shot from downtown. Vegas moves away and avoids it.
Nassar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A leg kick checked by Nassar.
Nassar lands a glancing blow to the side of Vegas's head.#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut.
The fighters circling - Nassar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vegas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vegas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vegas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nassar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nassar drops his hands momentarily and Vegas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nassar missing with a left hand there. Vegas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nassar throws a big shot that misses.
Nassar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Nassar misses with an uppercut. Vegas saw that one coming.
Vegas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nassar loads up on a big right hand but Vegas slips the punch.
Nice jab there from Nassar.
Nassar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vegas can do to turn this around?
Nassar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vegas.
Sloppy strikes from Nassar. Those never looked like landing.
Vegas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nassar momentarily.
Vegas wants to clinch up but Nassar keeps it at a distance.
Nassar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Vegas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vegas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nassar throws out the jab.
Vegas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nassar misses with a two punch combination.
Nassar fails to land with a series of punches.
Nassar loads up on a big right hand but Vegas slips the punch.
Vegas tests Nassar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nassar misses with a left hand
and Vegas counters with a huge left! Nassar is in big trouble! He's backing up but Vegas isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Nassar from any more damage. A dominating finish by Vegas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Vegas!
A very excited looking Johnny Vegas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Aspire 44: Gerrald vs Brophy     
Date:   Jun 10, 2017
#R1#
Tepes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Tepes.
Vegas throws a low kick but Tepes avoids it.
Vegas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tepes.
Tepes throws a front kick aimed at Vegas's knee but Vegas avoids it well.
Tepes misses with a body kick.
Vegas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tepes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tepes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tepes lands a slapping body shot.
Vegas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas throws a shot from downtown. Tepes moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Vegas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tepes, pushing him back against the cage.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tepes working aggressively here.
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
Tepes tries to throw a body punch but Vegas avoids it by throwing Tepes back against the cage. #T1#
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tepes digs a right hand underneath Vegas's ribcage. Vegas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Tepes fails to land.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Tepes working aggressively here.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
Tepes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Tepes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tepes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tepes scores with a hook to the body.
Tepes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tepes backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tepes.
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
Tepes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vegas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tepes can turn it around.#BC2#
Tepes manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Tepes loads up on a big right hand but Vegas slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Vegas.
Tepes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vegas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tepes.
A slow jab from Vegas misses its intended target.
Tepes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vegas avoids the body shot from Tepes.
Vegas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tepes.
Tepes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tepes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vegas.
Vegas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tepes checks it well.
A swing and a miss from Tepes.
Vegas tries to close the distance and clinch but Tepes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vegas is looking to slow Tepes down with leg kicks.
Johnny Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vegas throws a low kick but Tepes avoids it.
Vegas throws a jab when Tepes was well out of range.
Vegas throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Tepes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vegas moves away from the strike by Tepes.
Tepes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vegas fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Tepes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vegas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Vegas pushes Tepes up against the cage in a clinch.
Vegas lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Tepes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tepes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vegas counters with a good low kick that Tepes was not able to check.
Vegas misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Vegas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tepes looks for the body kick but Vegas saw that one coming.
Vegas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tepes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Tepes moves out of range as Vegas throws a body kick.
Vegas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes cracks a nice hook into Vegas's ribs.
Tepes punishes Vegas's body with a nice straight punch.
Tepes throws a leg kick
and Vegas counters with a nice kick to the body.
Vegas lands with a cross.
Vegas misses with an uppercut
and Tepes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tepes throws a lazy right hand but Vegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tepes checks a low kick from Vegas.
Tepes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vegas wants to slow Tepes down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab lands there for Vegas.
Vegas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tepes takes a step back to recover.
Vegas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vegas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tepes loads up on a big right hand but Vegas slips the punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tepes.
Tepes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vegas finds it's way round the side to connect with Tepes's head.
Vegas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut.
Tepes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Tepes tries to get set, Vegas tries to push him back and clinch up but Tepes manages to avoid the attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Tepes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A countering left hand to the body from Tepes misses.
Vegas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vegas ducks under a wild hook from Tepes.
Vegas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tepes. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Vegas. Tepes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vegas moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas defending well as Tepes loads up on a big left hand.
Tepes misses with a body shot.
Vegas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes.
An inside leg kick from Vegas misses.
Tepes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tepes dips to his left and cracks Vegas with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vegas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tepes backs up against the cage.
Johnny Vegas is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Tepes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vegas was well out of range. Poor timing from Tepes.#CL#
Vegas clinches. #BC2#
Tepes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donk. Vegas catches Tepes right on the button with a cross.
Vegas lands a head shot.
Tepes misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Vegas counters by clinching up.
Tepes misses with a body punch.
Vegas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tepes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tepes working aggressively here.
Tepes pushes Vegas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas scores with a hook to the body.
Vegas has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tepes lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Tepes.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tepes has a couple of punches blocked by Vegas.
Tepes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Tepes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Tepes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tepes lands with a light punch inside.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Vegas working aggressively here.
A short right from Tepes on the inside.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas working aggressively here.
Tepes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tepes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tepes misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vegas.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Vegas.
Tepes is leaning against Vegas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tepes tries a body shot but Vegas blocks it.
Vegas prevents Tepes from breaking the clinch.
Vegas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tepes's elbow.
Tepes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tepes lands a nice shot to the body.
Tepes tries to throw a body punch but Vegas avoids it by throwing Tepes back against the cage.
Vegas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tepess head.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
Vegas is trying to pull guard but Tepes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Tepes breaks the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Tepes.#T4#
Vegas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vegas scores with a leg kick.
Vegas misses with a low kick.
Tepes unleashes a big counter combination but Vegas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tepes misses with a wild combination.
Vegas misses with an uppercut
and Tepes counters with a low kick, right behind Vegas 's knee.
Tepes throws a sloppy body shot
and Vegas counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes misses with an uppercut.
Tepes scores with a shot to the body.
Vegas wants to land a leg kick but Tepes is out of range.
Tepes takes one on the button.
Tepes throws a lazy body kick
and Vegas counters with a nice uppercut.
Tepes misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vegas.
Vegas keeps Tepes at a distance using the push kick.
Vegas throws a leg kick
and Tepes counters with a one-two to the body.
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 Johnny Vegas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tepes looks to score with a jab to the body but Vegas is just out of range.
Vegas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tepes.
Tepes walks into a stiff left hand from Vegas.
Vegas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tepes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vegas.
Vegas throws a big shot that misses.
Vegas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tepes looks to throw the jab but Vegas is out of range.
Tepes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vegas backs up against the cage.
Tepes misses with a looping left.
Vegas misses with a jab to the body
and Tepes counters with a body kick that stops Vegas in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes misses with an uppercut. Vegas saw that one coming.
Vegas blocks a head kick by Tepes.
Tepes throws a body punch but Vegas moves out of range.
Vegas throwing a counter right hand but Tepes manages to avoid it.
Tepes with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegas defending well as Tepes loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
A combination from Tepes does no damage.
Vegas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Vegas misses.
Tepes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vegas darts in trying to clinch
and Tepes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tepes missing with a left hand there. Vegas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vegas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vegas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vegas's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Tepes scores with a head kick.
Vegas misses with a body kick.
Tepes misses with a looping left.
Bruno Tepes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vegas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes.
Vegas misses with a body kick.
Vegas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tepes misses with a wild body shot.
Vegas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes looks to score with a jab to the body but Vegas is just out of range.
Vegas lands a jab to the nose.
Vegas connects with a leg kick. Tepes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vegas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vegas thumps Tepes with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Vegas misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Tepes. Those never looked like landing.
Vegas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick lands from Vegas. #T3#
Tepes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vegas, as that shot connected.
Vegas tries to clinch but Tepes is having none of it.
Tepes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tepes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vegas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vegas dodges the punch combination from Tepes.
Johnny Vegas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tepes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
Tepes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tepes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tepes throws a series of punches but Vegas moves out of range.
Tepes throws a jab but it's blocked by Vegas.
Tepes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vegas lands a leg kick that knocks Tepes off balance momentarily.#T4#
Tepes just misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tepes throws an overhand right that lands on Vegas's shoulder, as Vegas tries to avoid the shot.
Tepes throws a big shot that misses.
Vegas is looking to slow Tepes down with leg kicks.
Tepes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vegas circles away quickly and effectively.
Tepes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes throws a hook but Vegas blocks it.
Vegas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vegas throws a head kick that half lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Vegas misses the target.
Tepes misses with a low kick.
Vegas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tepes's sensitive parts.
Tepes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from Tepes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bruno Tepes.
I think Vegas 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Johnny Vegas!

A victorious Johnny Vegas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 39     
Date:   May 19, 2017
#R1#
A cross from Vegas lands.
Redfield chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vegas can pounce on him.
Redfield tries to bum rush Vegas with a series of wild strikes but Vegas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vegas tries to clinch but Redfield is having none of it.
Vegas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Redfield. That did some damage!
Redfield throws a head kick that misses.
Vegas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Vegas tenderised Redfield's leg. Redfield is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Redfield. #CL#
Vegas clinches up against the cage.
Redfield has a couple of punches blocked by Vegas.
Vegas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redfield cracks Vegas with a nice body shot.
Redfield stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Redfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redfield.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Vegas.
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
Redfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Redfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redfield told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Vegas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas takes a shot to the head.
Vegas working aggressively here.
Vegas is working Redfield over against the cage.
Redfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Vegas.
Vegas misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redfield.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redfield.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
Redfield blocking some punches.
Vegas can't find room to land a body shot as Redfield controls the action.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas lands a right hand.
Redfield swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Redfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Vegas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegas lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
Redfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redfield misses with the head strike.
A short right from Vegas on the inside.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Redfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redfield misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Redfield fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Vegas scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Redfield.
Redfield misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Redfield.
Redfield takes a shot to the head.
Redfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vegas fails to pull guard. #T3#
Redfield pushes Vegas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Redfield blocking some punches.
A short right from Vegas.
A right hand to the body from Redfield.
Vegas is leaning against Redfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Redfield gets through Vegas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Redfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vegas pushes Redfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vegas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Redfield backwards.
Redfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vegas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Redfield prevents a body shot from Vegas.
Redfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Vegas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Redfields head.
Vegas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas lands a nice uppercut.
Vegas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Redfield backwards.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Redfield misses with the head strike.
Vegas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redfield blocking some punches.
Vegas prevents a body shot from Redfield.
Redfield tries to throw a body punch but Vegas avoids it by throwing Redfield back against the cage.
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redfield misses with some punches.
Redfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Redfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice left hand lands by Redfield.
Vegas lands with a left to the head.
Vegas lands a shoulder strike.
Redfield blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vegas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redfield has a couple of punches blocked by Vegas.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
Vegas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Redfield backwards.
Vegas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redfield prevents a body shot from Vegas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas 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.
#R2#
Vegas scores with a nice right hand.
Redfield lands with a right hand.
Vegas misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Redfield misses its intended target.
Redfield moves out of range as Vegas strikes.
Redfield on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Redfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
Redfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redfield blocking some punches.
Redfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Redfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redfield lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas pushes Redfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnny Vegas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Redfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redfield can do to turn this around?#T1#
Redfield prevents a body shot from Vegas.
A hook to the body from Vegas.
Redfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Redfield.
Redfield misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redfield.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Redfield.
Redfield tries to throw a body punch but Vegas avoids it by throwing Redfield back against the cage.
A short right from Vegas.
Redfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vegas tries a body shot but Redfield blocks it.
Redfield misses with the head strike.
Redfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redfield working aggressively here.
Redfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas is leaning against Redfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vegas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land. #T2#
Vegas pushes Redfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vegas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vegas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redfield's elbow.
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Vegas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vegas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Vegas as the two fighters clinch.
Redfield throws a head punch that misses.
Redfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Redfield lands a body shot.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Redfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Redfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Vegas.
Redfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vegas blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Vegas. #T3#
Vegas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vegas takes a shot to the head.
Redfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Redfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redfield blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Redfield fails to land.
Redfield misses with a body punch.
Redfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redfield presses Vegas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vegas working aggressively here.
Vegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Redfield.
Redfield blocking some punches.
Redfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vegas.
Redfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas misses with some punches. #T4#
Vegas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redfield's elbow.
Vegas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vegas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas misses with a body punch.
Vegas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Redfield blocks an uppercut.
Redfield blocks an uppercut.
Redfield throws a head punch that misses.
Redfield blocks a body shot from Vegas.
A short right from Vegas on the inside.
Redfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Redfield just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vegas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Redfield scores with a shot to the side of Vegas's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
Vegas struggles to land a body shot inside as Redfield controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redfield.
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 Johnny Vegas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Vegas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnny Vegas is winning the standup battle so far.
Redfield tries to bum rush Vegas with a series of wild strikes but Vegas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vegas, right into the meat.
Redfield blocks a leg kick.
Vegas slips a jab from Redfield.
Redfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Redfield takes a swing at Vegas's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Vegas has managed to clinch.
Vegas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redfield's elbow.
Redfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Vegas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Redfield walks away with a smile on his face. Vegas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Vegas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Redfield, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Vegas.
Vegas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vegas lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Redfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vegas lands a nice shot to the body.
Redfield has a couple of punches blocked by Vegas.
Redfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Vegas.
Redfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Vegas lands with a right to the head.
Vegas jumps guard but Redfield stands there with Vegas around his waist. Vegas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vegas lands a nice uppercut.
Redfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Redfield lands a left hand.
Redfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas lands with a right to the head.
Vegas lands with a left to the head.
Peter Redfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Redfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vegas jumps guard but Redfield turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Vegas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Redfield fails to land.
Vegas misses with a punch to the body.
Redfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redfield working aggressively here.
Redfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vegas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redfield presses Vegas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Redfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Redfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vegas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Redfields head.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vegas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redfield.
Vegas pushes Redfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vegas blocks an uppercut.
Redfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnny Vegas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vegas is leaning against Redfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Redfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas lands a hook that snaps the head of Redfield backwards.
Redfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Redfield fails to land. #T4#
Vegas blocks a body shot from Redfield.
Redfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Vegas.
Redfield lands with a right to the head.
Vegas blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by Redfield.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Redfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redfield throws a head punch that misses.
Redfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vegas tries a body shot but Redfield blocks it.
Vegas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vegas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Redfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by Redfield.

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 Johnny Vegas.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vegas, 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 Timothy Bukovac 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... Johnny Vegas!

Johnny Vegas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 34     
Date:   Apr 22, 2017
#R1#
Bolek checks a leg kick.
Bolek throws a lazy right hand but Vegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vegas. That's going to slow Bolek down.
Vegas lands a jab to the head.
Vegas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vegas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bolek's head backwards.
Vegas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vegas throws a leg kick but Bolek sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bolek takes one to the chin there.
Vegas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vegas tries to clinch up.
Bolek was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vegas wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolek. Vegas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vegas lands a nice shot that snaps Bolek's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolek throws a lazy right hand but Vegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vegas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bolek. Bolek obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been told by Bolek's head coaches at England Fight Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Vegas lands with an overhand left.
Johnny Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vegas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vegas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bolek feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vegass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut.
Bolek moves out of range as Vegas strikes.
Vegas dips to his left and cracks Bolek with an uppercut!
Bolek slips a jab from Vegas.
A little feinted left hand from Bolek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good leg kick by Vegas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vegas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolek moves away.
Vegas lands the left hand.
Vegas takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Vegas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Bolek misses the target.
Bolek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vegas sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Vegas clinches.
Bolek tries to break free but Vegas pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Bolek breaks from the clinch.
Bolek 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.#T2#
Bolek throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolek scores with a nice strike.
Vegas throws a leg kick but Bolek sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vegas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Bolek misses.
Bolek ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.
Good leg kick by Vegas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
No joy there for Bolek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bolek walks into a stiff left hand from Vegas.
Vegas thumps Bolek with a low kick.
Vegas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vegas moves in looking to clinch but Bolek pushes him off.
Vegas tries to clinch there but Bolek circles away.
Bolek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bolek takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Bolek swinging wildly here.
Vegas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vegas connects with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Vegas.
Bolek lands a slapping body shot.
Bolek throws out a loose jab but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolek scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Bolek.
Vegas slips under a jab from Bolek.
Bolek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vegas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bolek had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bolek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vegas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vegas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vegas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bolek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bolek takes a swing at Vegas's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vegas misses with an uppercut
enabling Bolek to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolek misses with a straight left.
Bolek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vegas walks into a left hand.
Vegas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolek misses with a straight left.
Bolek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vegas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bolek's hands.
Bolek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vegas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vegas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bolek misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Bolek misses.
Bolek misses with a hook. Vegas ducked under it nicely.
Vegas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Vegas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bolek working aggressively here.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Bolek misses with a body punch.
Bolek is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short left from Vegas. #CUT2#
It looks like Billy Bolek has been cut.#BC#
Bolek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bolek lands a slapping body shot.
Bolek has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vegas.
Bolek just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolek misses the shot to the body.
Vegas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vegas misses with a leg kick.
Bolek misses with a wild body shot.
Bolek is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bolek missing with a left hand there. Vegas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Vegas.
Bolek connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vegas. Vegas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vegas connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Vegas. #CL2#
Vegas moves into the clinch successfully.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas fails to pull guard.
Vegas pushes Bolek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Bolek manages to break the clinch.
Vegas takes one to the side of the head.
Vegas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vegas loads up on a big right hand but Bolek slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Bolek as he connects with a hook.
Bolek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolek stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vegas.#T2#
A good leg kick by Vegas.
Vegas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vegas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vegas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bolek swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vegas counters with a thumping low kick.
Vegas misses with a two punch combination.
Vegas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolek.
Bolek throws a one two combo.
Bolek has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bolek there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vegas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bolek's head.
Vegas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bolek is out of range.
Bolek was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vegas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body punch from Bolek.
Vegas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bolek is looking to counter the offense by Vegas and move into the clinch.
Bolek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vegas manages to avoid it.#T3#
Bolek works Vegas's body with a nice hook.
Bolek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vegas moves away.
Vegas missing with a left hand there. Bolek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheers as Vegas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bolek doesn't seem phased though.
Vegas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolek.
A jab from Vegas does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Vegas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bolek takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Bolek. Beautiful body shot.
Vegas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bolek fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bolek throws a body punch but Vegas moves out of range.
Vegas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4##CL2#
Bolek gets tackled into the cage by Vegas. Vegas maintains the clinch.
Vegas working aggressively here.
Vegas is trying to pull guard but Bolek has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bolek. #ROC#
Vegas is rocked!
Vegas lands a shoulder strike.
Vegas is still on wobbly legs! Can Bolek finish him?
Vegas lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
Vegas seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Bolek breaks from the clinch.
Bolek lands with an uppercut that bounces Vegas off the cage and back into range.
Bolek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolek moves away from the strike by Vegas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolek misses with a body punch
and Vegas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolek scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vegas misses with a lunging right hand
and Bolek counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bolek jabs at Vegas's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Vegas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bolek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vegas was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolek.
Vegas slips a jab and a cross from Bolek.
Vegas scores with a nice right hand.
Vegas throws the kick towards the body but Bolek avoids it.
Vegas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bolek looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bolek swats away the attempt to clinch by Vegas.
Vegas thuds a left hand into Bolek's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vegas, as that shot connected.
Billy Bolek is winning the standup battle so far.
Vegas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vegas catches Bolek with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vegas just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolek is looking to counter punch.
Bolek ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.#T1#
Bolek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bolek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vegas.
Vegas lands a jab to Bolek's midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Bolek. That snapped Vegas's head back.
Vegas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bolek. Bolek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bolek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vegas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vegas walks into a stiff left hand from Bolek.
Vegas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bolek defending well as Vegas loads up on a big left hand.
Vegas tried to score with a low kick but Bolek checks it.
Vegas is looking to score with low kicks.
A lazy left from Bolek finds it's target.
Vegas feints and then cracks Bolek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bolek down.
Bolek throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vegas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Bolek lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bolek.
Bolek throws a series of punches but Vegas moves out of range.
Bolek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
Vegas missing with a left hand there. Bolek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolek throws out a loose jab but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bolek.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolek. Vegas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vegas connects with an inside leg kick.
Bolek stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vegas.
Vegas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bolek on the side of the head.
Vegas slips under a jab from Bolek.
Bolek avoids a kick to the body.
Bolek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vegas.
Vegas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bolek's sensitive parts. #T3#
Vegas misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolek. Vegas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vegas looks to land a left hand but Bolek moved out of range nicely.
Vegas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bolek on the side of the head.
No joy there for Bolek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bolek on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vegas. Vegas obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice straight punches there by Bolek. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bolek.
Johnny Vegas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bolek connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vegas. Vegas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Vegas rushes Bolek and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vegas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bolek walks away with a smile on his face. Vegas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vegas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vegas misses with a hook. Bolek ducked under it nicely.
Bolek throws a looping overhand right but Vegas ducks down to avoid it.
Vegas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T4#
Vegas misses with a hook.
Vegas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bolek's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vegas.
Vegas tries to clinch but Bolek moves out of range.
Bolek gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bolek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vegas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolek throws out the jab.
Vegas moves out of range of the strikes.
Vegas looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolek is just out of range.
It looked like Bolek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolek with a hook.
Bolek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vegas misses with a hook
and Bolek counters with a nice uppercut.
Bolek misses with a left hand
and Vegas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Billy Bolek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bolek misses with a looping left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Vegas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vegas 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Johnny Vegas!

A relieved looking Johnny Vegas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: OFC 264: Interstellar     
Date:   Mar 03, 2017
#R1#
Vegas misses with a looping right.
Vegas misses with a looping left.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vegas defends well and Seven Nine Zero Four Two ends up having to push Vegas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vegas misses the jab.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vegas as he jumps to the side.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two scores with a jab.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Vegas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Vegas counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Seven Nine Zero Four Two.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two tries for a takedown but Vegas circles away easily#CL#
and Vegas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnny Vegas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two.#BC2#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vegas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vegas.#CUT#
It looks like Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two has been cut.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two misses with a wild body shot.
Vegas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Vegas counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Vegas breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Vegas steps in with a hook that catches Seven Nine Zero Four Two right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Vegas follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Seven Nine Zero Four Two looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Vegas!
Johnny Vegas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: OFC 255: Trail vs Bin     
Date:   Feb 01, 2017
#R1#
Vegas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by OToole.
Vegas misses with a straight right. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vegas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from OToole.
We've been informed that Vegas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
OToole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vegas lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Vegas.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
OToole swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
OToole tries a body shot but Vegas blocks it.
OToole tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vegas avoids it.
OToole misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OToole.
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas blocks an elbow strike from OToole.
Vegas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
OToole lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
OToole misses with some punches.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas avoids the elbow strike from OToole, against the cage.
OToole misses with an elbow over the top.
Vegas blocking some punches.
OToole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
OToole scores with a hook to the body.
Vegas tries to throw a body punch but OToole avoids it by throwing Vegas back against the cage.
OToole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
OToole working aggressively here.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by OToole.
OToole looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vegas tries to throw a body punch but OToole avoids it by throwing Vegas back against the cage.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but OToole uses good head movement to avoid it.
OToole lands a shoulder strike.
Vegas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vegas misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
OToole misses with a punch on the inside.
OToole misses with the head strike.
Vegas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down OToole.
OToole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OToole lands with a short shot to the head.
OToole throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas blocking some punches.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
OToole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OToole swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OToole working aggressively here.
OToole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Vegas.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
OToole prevents a body shot from Vegas.
I was talking to OToole's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vegas is leaning against OToole and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Vegas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vegas lands an uppercut.#T3#
Vegas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vegas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vegas lands a right hand.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas misses with a hook to the ribs.
OToole lands a right hand.
OToole misses with a hook from the clinch.
OToole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Vegas.
A nice left hand lands by OToole.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
OToole lands a shot to the body.
OToole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from OToole.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegas lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for OToole.
OToole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vegas lands with a left to the head.
Vegas throws a punch but it's blocked by OToole. #T4#
OToole misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OToole.
OToole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas blocking some punches.
OToole misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vegas can't find room to land a body shot as OToole controls the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
OToole misses with a body punch.
OToole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OToole prevents a body shot from Vegas.
Vegas prevents a body shot from OToole.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
OToole takes a shot to the head.
Vegas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
OToole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas scores with a shot to the side of OToole's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Knuckles OToole has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vegas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vegas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Vegas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Knuckles OToole's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Vegas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OToole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
OToole closes the distance and pushes Vegas back into the cage.
OToole throws a head punch that misses.
OToole lands a body shot in the clinch.
OToole prevents a body shot from Vegas.
OToole lands a body punch.
OToole lands a shot to the body.
OToole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
OToole struggles to land a body shot inside as Vegas controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vegas.
OToole misses with the head strike.
OToole prevents a body shot from Vegas.
Vegas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas misses with a body punch.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OToole tries to work over Vegas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OToole.
Johnny Vegas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vegas misses with a body punch.
Vegas takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut.#T1#
Vegas struggles to land a body shot inside as OToole controls his hands.
Vegas tries to throw a body punch but OToole avoids it by throwing Vegas back against the cage.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OToole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OToole tries a body shot but Vegas blocks it.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OToole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OToole misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OToole.
Vegas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
OToole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
OToole lands a nice uppercut.
Vegas pushes OToole back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
OToole misses with the head strike.
Vegas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OToole backwards.
Vegas tries a body shot but OToole blocks it.
Vegas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vegas in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
OToole tries a body shot but Vegas blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by OToole. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OToole has a couple of punches blocked by Vegas.
OToole lands a nice shot to the body.
Vegas tries to work over OToole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OToole lands a right hand.
Vegas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vegas cracks OToole with a nice body shot.
Vegas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of OTooles head.
With the fighters up against the cage, OToole throws an elbow but misses.
OToole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by OToole.
OToole tries to land knees in the clinch but Vegas avoids the damage to the body.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OToole scores with a nice hook to the head.
OToole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Vegas.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but OToole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas misses with a body punch. #T3#
OToole has a couple of punches blocked by Vegas.
Vegas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OToole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Vegas - that landed with a thud.
Vegas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
OToole misses with a punch on the inside.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Vegas managing to block the knees to the body from OToole.
OToole misses with a hook to the ribs.
OToole lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OToole.
OToole misses with a punch to the body.
OToole cracks Vegas with a nice body shot.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OToole blocks a body shot from Vegas.
Vegas lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Vegas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OToole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vegas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by OToole.
OToole misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but OToole uses good head movement to avoid it.
OToole misses with a punch on the inside.
OToole lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from OToole fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OToole lands a hook that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
OToole misses with a punch on the inside.
OToole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
OToole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
OToole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
OToole throws an elbow but it misses.
OToole misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Vegas scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Knuckles OToole dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
OToole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
Vegas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OToole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from OToole does it's job there.
Vegas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vegas missing with a left hand there. OToole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from OToole.
A countering left hand to the body from Vegas misses.
Vegas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
OToole gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Vegas to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
OToole pushes Vegas up against the cage in a clinch.
Vegas tries a body shot but OToole blocks it.
Vegas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OToole's elbow.
Vegas managing to block the knees to the body from OToole.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
Vegas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OToole takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
OToole misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OToole's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Vegas as the two fighters clinch.
OToole throws an elbow that misses.
OToole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas struggles to land a body shot inside as OToole controls his hands.
Vegas tries a body shot but OToole blocks it.
OToole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OToole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vegas's elbow.
OToole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas cracks OToole with a nice body shot.
OToole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vegas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
OToole lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vegas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OToole or not.
Vegas misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Vegas misses with a hook to the ribs.
OToole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vegas is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Vegas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OToole's elbow.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Vegas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vegas prevents a body shot from OToole.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vegas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OToole.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from OToole.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OToole.
Vegas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OToole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
OToole cracks Vegas with a nice body shot.
OToole working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vegas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vegas lands a body shot.
Vegas prevents a body shot from OToole. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from OToole.
OToole tries to work over Vegas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from OToole.
Vegas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OToole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas lands with a right to the head.
Vegas tries a body shot but OToole blocks it.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by OToole.
OToole misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OToole.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
OToole misses with a short punch on the inside.
OToole throws a punch but it's blocked by Vegas.
OToole misses with a hook from the clinch.
OToole scores with a shoulder strike.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
OToole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vegas struggles to land a body shot inside as OToole controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Vegas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas tries to work over OToole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vegas struggles to land a body shot inside as OToole controls his hands.
OToole is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vegas is defending well for now.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
OToole swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
OToole misses with a body punch.
OToole tries to throw a body punch but Vegas avoids it by throwing OToole back against the cage.
Vegas can't find room to land a body shot as OToole controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from OToole.
A short right from Vegas.
A short right from Vegas on the inside.
OToole tries to work over Vegas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Vegas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Vegas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vegas 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johnny Vegas!

After winning the bout, Johnny Vegas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Knuckles OToole spoke after the fight, saying 'What happened? I thought I was winning :('.

 

Event: OFC 248: Roadblock     
Date:   Jan 11, 2017
#R1#
Ripley throws a hook to the side of Vegas's head but Vegas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vegas throws a hook but Ripley blocks it.
Vegas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ripley wants to clinch.
Ripley lands with a cross.
Ripley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ripley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vegas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ripley manages to avoid it.
Ripley defending well as Vegas loads up on a big left hand.
Ripley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Vegas counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ripley! Vegas lets Ripley back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Ripley is rocked!
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!
Ripley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vegas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ripley is still on wobbly legs! Can Vegas finish him?
Vegas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ripley looks winded!
Vegas circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Ripley tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Vegas wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Vegas!
A victorious Johnny Vegas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: OFC 240: Ravager     
Date:   Dec 10, 2016
#R1#
Vegas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andre doesn't seem bothered though.
Andre misses with an uppercut. Vegas saw that one coming.
Andre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Inspector Andre has been cut.
Vegas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andre throws out the jab.
Vegas takes a swing at Andre's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Andre was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vegas.
Andre tries to move into range but Vegas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vegas lands a big right hook! Andre looks hurt but is still standing! Vegas lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Andre falls down and Vegas dives in with a huge hammer fist! Andre's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Vegas runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johnny Vegas!
Johnny Vegas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 09, 2016
#R1#
Brig throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vegas's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut.
Brig wants to clinch up but Vegas keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Vegas misses the target.
Brig is looking to clinch but Vegas is avoiding it.
Brig tries to clinch there but Vegas circles away.
Vegas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brig is looking to clinch but Vegas is avoiding it.
Vegas tries to counter by clinching up but Brig breaks away and moves out of range.
Brig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A good leg kick by Brig.
Brig tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brig tries to clinch but Vegas moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brig closes the distance but Vegas moves to the side
and Vegas counters with a right hand to the body.
Vegas missing with a left hand there. Brig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brig tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vegas is looking to counter the offense by Brig and move into the clinch.
Brig tries to clinch but Vegas moves out of range.
Vegas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vegas loads up on a big right hand but Brig slips the punch.
Brig is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Brig doesn't manage to clinch there - Vegas circles away.
Brig tries to clinch up.
Vegas misses with an uppercut.
Vegas throws an overhand right that lands on Brig's shoulder, as Brig tries to avoid the shot.
Brig plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vegas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vegas missing with a left hand there. Brig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brig wants to clinch.
Vegas is looking to counter punch.
Brig tries to clinch up.
Brig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vegas looks to throw the jab but Brig is out of range.
Vegas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vegas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vegas keeps the fight on the outside.
As Brig tries to get set, Vegas tries to push him back and clinch up but Brig manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Vegas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brig wants to clinch up but Vegas keeps it at a distance.
Vegas throws a jab but it's blocked by Brig.
Brig tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vegas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brig throws a head kick that half lands. #ROC2#
Vegas is rocked!
Vegas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brig.
Oh Vegas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vegas seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vegas misses with an uppercut.
Vegas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vegas throws a looping overhand right but Brig ducks down to avoid it.
Vegas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vegas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brig doesn't manage to clinch there - Vegas circles away.
Brig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vegas paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Brig tries to clinch but Vegas is having none of it.
Vegas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vegas misses with a looping right.
Vegas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vegas lands with a right hand.
Brig tries to clinch but Vegas moves out of range.
Brig tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vegas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Brig has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by Brig.
Vegas misses with a hook.
Brig walks into a stiff left hand from Vegas.
Brig connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vegas momentarily.
Brig fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brig moves in looking to clinch but Vegas pushes him off.
Vegas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brig ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.
Brig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Vegas missing with a left hand there. Brig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brig throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brig fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vegas circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Brig tries to get set, Vegas tries to push him back and clinch up but Brig manages to avoid the attempt.
Vegas throws out a loose jab but Brig uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brig goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bishop Brig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brig ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.
Brig lands with a kick to the temple. Vegas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vegas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vegas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vegas throws a hook to the side of Brig's head but Brig sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brig tries to clinch but Vegas moves out of range.
Brig lands a high kick!
Brig tries to clinch up.
Vegas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brig manages to circle out of the way.
A jab from Vegas misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Vegas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brig.
Brig doesn't manage to clinch there - Vegas circles away.
Brig cracks Vegas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brig tries to clinch there but Vegas circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Vegas misses the target.
Brig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
Brig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vegas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brig tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Vegas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brig tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vegas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brig tries to close the distance and clinch but Vegas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Vegas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brig tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brig tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vegas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Brig fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brig is looking to clinch.
Brig goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brig tries to clinch there but Vegas circles away. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Brig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brig moves in looking to clinch but Vegas pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Vegas misses the target.
Brig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brig lands a head kick. Vegas smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
Johnny Vegas's cut is getting worse.
Vegas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brig closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brig tries to clinch there but Vegas circles away.
Vegas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vegas tests Brig's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Vegas avoids the head kick by Brig.
Vegas is looking to counter punch.
Vegas missing with a left hand there. Brig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brig tries to clinch up but Vegas circles away and keeps his distance.
Vegas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brig manages to circle out of the way.
Brig tries to clinch up.
Brig tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vegas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vegas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brig can do to turn this around?
Vegas connects with a body shot that sends Brig's belly button to the back.
Brig fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brig misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brig is breathing heavily.
Vegas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brig is looking to clinch but Vegas is avoiding it.
Brig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnny Vegas is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brig wants to clinch.#T3#
Brig moves in looking to clinch but Vegas pushes him off.
Brig tries to clinch but Vegas is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Vegas misses the target.
Vegas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vegas keeps the fight on the outside.
Brig fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vegas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vegas looks to land a right hand but Brig moved out of range.
Brig moves out of range of the strikes.
Brig tries to clinch up but Vegas circles away and keeps his distance.
Brig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vegas swats away the attempt to clinch by Brig.
An attempted straight right counter from Vegas misses the target.
Vegas loads up on a big right hand but Brig slips the punch.
Vegas misses with a looping left.#T4#
Brig wants to clinch.
Brig slips a straight right by Vegas.
Brig tries to clinch
and Brig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brig darts in trying to clinch
and Vegas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brig is looking to clinch but Vegas is avoiding it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Brig might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vegas has got the better of the exchanges.
Brig is looking to clinch but Vegas is avoiding it.
It looked like Vegas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vegas looks to throw the jab but Brig is out of range.
Brig is looking to clinch but Vegas is avoiding it.
Vegas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brig.
Vegas misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vegas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brig was well out of range. Poor timing from Vegas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Brig tries to clinch up but Vegas circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brig is looking to clinch.
Brig tries to clinch but Vegas moves out of range.
Vegas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vegas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Vegas as he connects with a hook.
Vegas misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Brig. Beautiful body shot.
Brig fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brig throws a head kick that Vegas semi-blocks.
Brig displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vegas throws out the jab.
Brig lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Vegas does no damage.
Brig tries to clinch but Vegas is having none of it. #T1#
Brig moves out of range of the strikes.
Brig tries to clinch but Vegas moves out of range.
Vegas throws a hook but Brig blocks it.
Brig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vegas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vegas takes a swing at Brig's ribcage but misses.
Brig tries to clinch but Vegas moves away
and Vegas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brig wants to clinch.
Brig tries to clinch there but Vegas circles away.
Brig tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vegas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brig circles away quickly and effectively.
Brig fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vegas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brig wants to clinch up but Vegas keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Vegas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vegas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vegas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brig wants to clinch.
Vegas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brig.
A swing and a miss from Vegas.
Brig tries to clinch up but Vegas circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Vegas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brig.
Brig fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vegas throws a body punch but Brig moves out of range.
Brig tries to close the distance and clinch but Vegas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brig lands a high kick!
Brig wants to clinch up but Vegas keeps it at a distance.
Vegas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brig manages to circle out of the way.
Brig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brig tries to clinch up.#T3#
Brig tries to clinch there but Vegas circles away.
Vegas misses with a hook. Brig ducked under it nicely.
Brig throws a head kick that Vegas semi-blocks.
Vegas looks to land a left hand but Brig moved out of range nicely.
Brig is looking to clinch.
Vegas tries to counter by clinching up but Brig breaks away and moves out of range.
Brig tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vegas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Vegas misses the target.
Brig tries to close the distance and clinch but Vegas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vegas tries to counter by clinching up but Brig breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnny Vegas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brig tries to clinch up.
Brig takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vegas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brig moves out of range as Vegas strikes.
Vegas misses with a hook. Brig ducked under it nicely.
Brig tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vegas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vegas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brig.
Brig doesn't manage to clinch there - Vegas circles away. #T4#
Brig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
Brig wants to clinch.
Brig tries to close the distance and clinch but Vegas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vegas keeps the fight on the outside.
Vegas throws a hook but Brig avoids it easily.
Brig slips a straight right by Vegas.
Brig ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.
Brig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vegas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Brig tries to get set, Vegas tries to push him back and clinch up but Brig manages to avoid the attempt.
Brig tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brig slips a jab from Vegas.
Brig throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bishop Brig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Brig darts in trying to clinch
enabling Vegas to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Vegas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vegas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Vegas!

An out of breath Johnny Vegas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

 
 
 
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