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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Batista (ranked 2320 p4p, 2357 weight class) and Keaton Vega (ranked 274 p4p, 278 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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11 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rock Batista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keaton Vega!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vega counters with a body kick.
Batista shoots in and drives through. Vega sprawls well.
Vega lands with a nice body kick.
Batista doesn't manage to clinch there - Vega circles away.
Batista avoids the head kick by Vega.
Batista instigates a clinch.
Vega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batista has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vega avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batista has Vega pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vega manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Batista tries to score a body lock takedown but Vega shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vega prevents the takedown attempt.
Vega stops a takedown attempt from Batista.
Vega is pressed up against the cage. Batista has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vega down to the mat. Vega avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista darts in looking for a takedown but Vega gets double underhooks and turns Batista into the cage.
Vega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batista blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batista is working for takedown but Vega is calmly controlling the position for now.
Batista is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vega gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Batista has Vega pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vega manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista managing to block the knees to the body from Vega.
Vega lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vega lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Vega.
Batista swings wildly with an uppercut but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vega as Batista tries to tie him up.
Batista has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vega after a bit of a struggle.
Vega stalling in the clinch.
Batista is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vega to keep the fight standing.
Batista is looking for a takedown.
Vega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vega throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vega lands a head kick!
Vega with a hook.
Vega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vega tries a head kick but it misses.
Vega clinches up against the cage.
Vega scores with a shot to the side of Batista's head.
Vega is looking to control Batista's arms but Batista gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vega has his back to the cage.
Vega stalling against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Batista as Vega tries to tie him up.
Batista changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vega fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Batista closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vega circles away.
Batista moves out of range of the body kick.
Batista tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vega defends well and Batista ends up having to push Vega into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Batista sets himself, and Vega steps forward looking for the clinch! Batista avoids it this time.
Vega lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Batista tries for a takedown. No joy.
Batista is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vega pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vega throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Batista has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vega after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega blocking some punches.
Batista is trying to drag Vega to the mat but Vega just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Batista goes for a takedown attempt but Vega pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Batista is breathing heavily.
Vega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Vega.
Keaton Vega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick there by Vega.
Vega has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Vega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Batista changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vega tries to avoid it but Batista manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vega to the ground. Vega escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vega clinches up with Batista and pushes him back against the cage.
Vega pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega lands a hook to the side of the head.
Batista taking a breather.
Vega is pressed up against the cage. Batista has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vega down to the mat. Vega avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Batista changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vega tries to avoid it but Batista manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vega to the ground. Vega escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Batista tries for a takedown but Vega circles away easily
and Vega counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega digs a good body shot into Batista's ribs.
Batista walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vega.
Rock Batista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vega throws a right and a left that Batista avoids nicely.
Batista shoots in looking for a takedown but Vega manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Batista's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Batista has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Batista is looking to clinch but Vega is avoiding it.
Batista tries for a takedown but Vega circles away easily
and Vega counters with a nice uppercut.
Batista fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Batista shoots in but Vega avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vega gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Batista changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vega fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Keaton Vega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Batista.
Vega unleashes a big counter combination but Batista bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batista tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vega sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Batista somewhat.
Vega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Batista has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista shoots and misses
and Vega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vega has managed to clinch.
Vega lands a left hand.
Vega throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista wants a takedown but no success here.
Batista misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batista lands with a right to the head.
Vega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batista tries for a takedown but Vega manages to get underhooks.
Vega misses with a punch on the inside.
Vega is stalling here.
Vega working hard to break the clinch.
Keaton Vega seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vega stalling in the clinch but Batista improves position.
Vega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batista has Vega pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vega manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Batista.
Batista wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vega.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vega trying to control the position but instead, Batista has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vega into the cage.
Batista looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista swings wildly with an uppercut but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vega scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vega is stalling here.
Batista tries to land knees in the clinch but Vega avoids the damage to the body.
Batista tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vega has Batista pushed against the cage.
Batista leaning against his opponent.
Vega scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batista's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vega.
Batista is trying to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Vega.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista jumps guard.
Batista looking for a guillotine here but Vega defends easily.
Vega slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Batista wants to control but Vega postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batista is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Batista is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vega taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista tries to buck Vega off but Vega is having none of it.
Vega wants to control but Batista is keeping him busy.
Batista seems a little lost for a moment, as Vega dominates the positioning.
Batista is trying to improve his position.
Vega wants to control but Batista is keeping him busy.
Batista is trying to control Vega's posture but Vega avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vega is trying to get an arm triangle but Batista is defending well.
Vega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vega tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vega keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Batista has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vega.
Vega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Batista tries to close the distance and clinch but Vega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rock Batista is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Batista with that takedown attempt.
Vega looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Vega closes the distance and clinches.
Vega is trying to maintain a safe position but Batista gets an underhook and turns Vega into the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vega. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Vega.
Batista is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Batista has Vega pressed against the cage, preventing Vega from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Batista tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batista.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega slows down the pace here.
Vega is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vega is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Batista changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vega fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Batista shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Batista circles away quickly and effectively.
Vega displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Batista.
A nice side step and Vega releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Batista closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vega circles away.
Vega comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vega throws a low kick but it's checked well by Batista.
Vega throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega lands a front kick.
Vega throws a one two combo.
Vega works Batista's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batista misses with a takedown
and Vega counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Vega scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Batista dives in for a single leg takedown but Vega sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vega lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vega tries a head kick but it misses.
Vega connects with a nice looking jab.
Batista has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vega.
Vega throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vega has taken the fight to the clinch.
Batista has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vega after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vega pushes off an throws an elbow but Batista leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vega lands a nice elbow.
Batista has Vega pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vega manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vega stalling.
Vega lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Rock Batista has been cut.
Vega lands with a short shot to the head.
Vega missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Batista is trying to pull guard but Vega has him pressed against the cage.
Batista is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vega is defending well.
Vega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vega throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vega - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vega lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega misses with a punch to the body.
Vega lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Batista tries for a takedown. No joy.
Batista is looking to take this one to the mat.
Batista tries to pull guard but Vega forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vega lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Batista looking for a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keaton Vega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vega pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batista.
Batista jumps guard but Vega stands there with Batista around his waist. Batista gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Batista blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keaton Vega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vega 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keaton Vega!
Keaton Vega thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Rock Batista stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don't worry I will be back!!'.
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