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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Glen DANZIG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Raton Vaquero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DANZIG's entrance music is The Misfits-Where Eagles Dare. A fine choice. Glen DANZIG could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to El Raton Vaquero's chin.
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170 cm
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145 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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170 cm
23
141 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Glen DANZIG! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, El Raton Vaquero! The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vaquero is defended easily by DANZIG. DANZIG throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vaquero was covering up waiting for the punch and DANZIG finishes the takedown easily into guard. DANZIG stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vaquero swivels though and keeps the full guard. Vaquero doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Vaquero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. DANZIG tries to free his leg and advance position but Vaquero is retaining full guard. Vaquero looking to sweep here. No luck so far. DANZIG sitting in guard, not really doing much. Vaquero trying to control the position.
Vaquero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Vaquero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DANZIG can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Vaquero trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round. DANZIG trying to control the position from guard on top but Vaquero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Vaquero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DANZIG manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vaquero postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! DANZIG is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vaquero, into his guard. DANZIG sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vaquero's guard. Vaquero is trying to get back to full guard. DANZIG tries to stand and escape but Vaquero is controlling the position. Vaquero is trying to control but DANZIG passes into side control!
Vaquero regains half guard. Vaquero is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. DANZIG is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vaquero doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time DANZIG. Vaquero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. DANZIG is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vaquero defends it well. Vaquero regains full guard. Nicely done. Vaquero can't keep his opponent in guard - DANZIG advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Vaquero tries to get to full guard but DANZIG has control of the leg. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vaquero is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. DANZIG has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Vaquero is working to get back to half guard.
DANZIG wants to get back to his feet but Vaquero is holding on tight.
Vaquero keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
DANZIG has control of Vaquero's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vaquero regains control of the situation pretty easily.
DANZIG is breathing heavily. Vaquero can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. DANZIG stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. Vaquero scores a takedown into full mount! Vaquero wants to control the pace but DANZIG is squirming around nicely. Vaquero controlling his opponent. Vaquero is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but DANZIG is surviving well by controlling Vaquero's body position as best he can. DANZIG bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Vaquero looking for a sweep. Not yet Vaquero, not yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen DANZIG dominated that round. That's time! DANZIG's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A punch combination from DANZIG misses. Glen DANZIG is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Vaquero has his takedown stuffed and DANZIG counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. DANZIG dips to his left and cracks Vaquero with an uppercut! Vaquero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from DANZIG finds it's way round the side to connect with Vaquero's head. Vaquero has his takedown stuffed and DANZIG counters with a takedown into side control. Vaquero manages to get back to half guard. Vaquero tries to roll over but DANZIG keeps him under control. Vaquero blocking the ground and pound attempt from DANZIG. Vaquero is defending against the submission attempts here by DANZIG.
Vaquero looking for submissions off his back. Vaquero works his way to full guard. Good work. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vaquero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DANZIG can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. DANZIG pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vaquero is keeping the position for now. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Vaquero wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. DANZIG throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vaquero works some decent striking defense from the bottom. DANZIG trying to control the position from guard on top but Vaquero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Vaquero is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DANZIG defends well. DANZIG trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vaquero manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
DANZIG is looking to get to half guard. Vaquero fails to move to back control. DANZIG wants to control but Vaquero is having none of it. Vaquero trying to control but he's not successful this time. DANZIG has given up his back. Will we see Vaquero going for some submissions?
DANZIG tries to escape but Vaquero has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Vaquero looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vaquero is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged DANZIG with him. DANZIG is trying to defend but Vaquero has an arm under the chin now! DANZIG grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). El Raton Vaquero! El Raton Vaquero is the new bantamweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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