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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Vector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Volvic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiger Vector could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ronnie Volvic's chin.
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138 lbs
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174 cm
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140 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiger Vector!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronnie Volvic!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vector shoots in looking for a takedown. Volvic tries to sprawl out of it but Vector keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Volvic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vector shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Volvic pinned against the cage. Volvic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vector shoots in for a double leg but Volvic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiger Vector. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vector moves out of range of the body kick from Volvic.
Volvic throws a head kick but Vector moves out of range.
Vector misses with a takedown attempt - Volvic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vector.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volvic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Volvic misses with a wild combination.
Volvic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vector to the mat! Vector manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vector is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vector keeping moving, preventing Volvic from controlling successfully.
Volvic tries to free his leg and advance position but Vector is retaining full guard.
Vector tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volvic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vector preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Volvic lands a couple of digs.
Vector utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Volvic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vector is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Volvic lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vector tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vector takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Volvic working the ground and pound from side control.
Vector is trying to get back to half guard.
Vector gets back to half guard.
Vector is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vector is looking to control Volvic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vector avoid being mounted?
Volvic looks to land a strike but Vector avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Vector manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Volvic manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volvic can't keep his opponent in guard - Vector advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Volvic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vector. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vector is trying to control. Volvic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Volvic tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Vector passes to side control.
Vector trying to control the action but Volvic is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volvic defending against the ground and pound.
Vector thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Volvic is trying to improve his position.
Volvic is not content to let Vector control the position.
Vector throws a strike aimed at the side of Volvic's head but Volvic avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Volvic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vector shoots and misses
and Volvic counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vector!
Vector tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Volvic with the ground and pound from mount.
Volvic pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Volvic scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Vector slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vector is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Volvic tries to pass to full mount but Vector defends it.
Vector looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vector is looking for a sweep. Volvic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volvic slows the pace down in half guard.
Volvic slips a nice elbow through Vector's hands, connecting with Vector's forehead.
Vector is looking to improve his position.
Volvic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vector looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vector is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Volvic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Volvic's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Volvic rolls, trying to escape but Vector keeps control of the position.
Volvic is breathing heavily.
Vector trying to control.
Volvic tries to roll but Vector sticks to his back.
Vector looking for the choke from the back.
Vector looking for the choke from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Volvic can't escape the position.
Volvic is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Volvic rolls, trying to escape but Vector keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vector throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Vector trying to control.
Vector looking to break Volvic's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Volvic remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vector will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Vector controlling well, preventing Volvic from escaping the position.
Vector looking for the RNC.
Vector misses with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volvic looking very determined here, making life difficult for Vector.
Volvic is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Vector off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Volvic is trying to break free.
Volvic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Volvic covering up well and avoiding damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vector is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Vector is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger Vector dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Vector with a lazy takedown attempt
and Volvic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vector lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Volvic!
Vector punishing his opponent with strikes.
Vector trying to control but Volvic is having none of it.
Vector prevents Volvic from getting the reversal.
Vector working for a submission but Volvic is keeping him at bay.
Volvic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Volvic throwing hammer fists to the chest of Vector. What's that going to do exactly?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volvic tries to control Vector's body but Vector pushes him off. Volvic squirms to his side and now Vector has his back!
Volvic tries to roll but Vector sticks to his back.
Vector missing with strikes.
Tiger Vector overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vector somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Vector gets his hands free as Volvic looks to control.
Volvic is trying to defend against the choke here but Vector has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Vector Tightens the hold and Volvic taps out furiously! Vector displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tiger Vector!
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