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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vaughn Pierre (ranked 4134 p4p, 4323 weight class) and Reston Weaver (ranked 440 p4p, 456 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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184 cm 25 177 0 - 0 - 0 |
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189 cm 25 180 0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Excellent MT Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt Excellent MT Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vaughn Pierre! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Reston Weaver! The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Weaver moves into the clinch. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Pierre stalling in the clinch.
Pierre blocking some punches.
Weaver misses with a punch on the inside.
Pierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pierre blocking some punches.
Weaver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Weaver has a couple of punches blocked by Pierre.
Pierre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Weaver has managed to clinch.
Weaver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pierre is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weaver. Pierre stalling the fight.
Weaver misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pierre. Pierre is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Weaver working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Weaver blocking some punches.
Weaver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Pierre misses with a short punch on the inside. Pierre wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weaver has him pressed against the cage. Pierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weaver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weaver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Pierre stalling.
Pierre blocking some punches.
Weaver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weaver. Pierre can't find room to land a body shot as Weaver controls the action.
Weaver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pierres head. Weaver misses with a hook from the clinch. Weaver throws a head punch that misses. Pierre lands with a short shot to the head. Weaver prevents a body shot from Pierre. A short right from Pierre on the inside. Pierre tries a body shot but Weaver blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pierre working aggressively here.
Weaver misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pierre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Weaver struggles to land a body shot inside as Pierre controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Pierre.
Pierre lands a nice shot to the body. Weaver tries a body shot but Pierre blocks it.
Pierre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Weaver backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pierre. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Weaver as Pierre tries to tie him up. A head punch blocked on the inside by Pierre. Weaver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pierre's elbow. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Weaver as Pierre tries to tie him up. Pierre scores with a shoulder strike. Weaver throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A head punch on the inside from Weaver fails to land. Weaver struggles to land a body shot inside as Pierre controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pierre misses with a short punch on the inside. Weaver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pierre. A hook to the body from Pierre.
Weaver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Weaver scores with an uppercut up the middle. Weaver blocks an uppercut.
Weaver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Weaver. Weaver misses with a punch on the inside.
Weaver misses with a short punch on the inside. Pierre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pierre. Pierre trying to control the position but instead, Weaver has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pierre into the cage. Pierre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weavers head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Weaver. Weaver misses with some punches.
Pierre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weaver. Pierre working aggressively here.
Weaver keeps control of Pierre as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A head punch blocked on the inside by Pierre. This has been an exciting period of action! Pierre working aggressively here.
Pierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weaver misses with the head strike.
Weaver tries to throw a body punch but Pierre avoids it by throwing Weaver back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Pierre fails to land. Weaver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pierre tries to stall but Weaver uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pierre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Pierre misses with a short punch on the inside. Weaver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pierre. Pierre throws a punch but it's blocked by Weaver. Weaver misses with the head strike.
Pierre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reston Weaver dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Pierre tries to bum rush Weaver with a series of wild strikes but Weaver uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Weaver moves into the clinch successfully.
Pierre lands a body punch. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Weaver 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. Weaver tries to work over Pierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A body shot lands from Pierre.
Weaver blocks an uppercut.
Weaver can't find room to land a body shot as Pierre controls the action.
Pierre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Weaver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weaver. A head punch blocked on the inside by Weaver. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weaver. Weaver lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pierre backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pierre. Pierre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Pierre blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Pierre on the inside. Weaver lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pierre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weaver backwards. Reston Weaver seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Pierre swings wildly with an uppercut but Weaver uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Weaver misses with a punch on the inside.
Pierre blocks an uppercut.
Weaver blocks an uppercut.
Pierre misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Weaver fails to land. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. A head punch on the inside from Weaver fails to land. Pierre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weaver's elbow. Weaver lands a body shot. Weaver lands a body punch in the clinch. Pierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pierre prevents a body shot from Weaver. A short left from Pierre. Pierre holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Weaver scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Weaver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Weaver fails to land. Pierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weaver scores with a shoulder strike.
Pierre is rocked! Pierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pierre is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Pierre fails to land. Pierre is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Weaver throws a punch but it's blocked by Pierre. 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! Weaver throws a punch but it's blocked by Pierre. Weaver misses with some punches.
Pierre stalls. Pierre misses with a hook from the clinch. Pierre is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Pierre lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Weaver misses with a hook from the clinch. Pierre blocking some punches.
Pierre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pierre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Pierre ducks right into an uppercut from Weaver. Oh Pierre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Weaver gets a clinch. Weaver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Pierre seems to have got his legs back now. Weaver lands with a short head shot on the inside. Weaver tries a body shot but Pierre blocks it.
Pierre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Pierre throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Pierre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weaver drops Pierre with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Pierre! Weaver dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reston Weaver! A victorious Reston Weaver thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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