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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giancarlo Zuniga (ranked 1356 p4p, 1121 weight class) and Vincent Klasson (ranked 105 p4p, 89 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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5 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Giancarlo Zuniga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vincent Klasson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuniga throws a hook but Klasson avoids it easily.
Klasson shoots in and gets a takedown into Zuniga's guard.
Klasson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Klasson wants to pass the guard but Zuniga is keeping the position.
Zuniga controls Klasson momentarily but Klasson frees himself.
Klasson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zuniga is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klasson is looking for a triangle but Zuniga pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuniga sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klasson looking for a sweep. Not yet Klasson, not yet.
Zuniga trying to control the position from guard on top but Klasson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klasson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zuniga manages to get himself to full guard.
Zuniga trying to control the position.
Zuniga is really struggling to control Klasson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Klasson wants to control from the top but Zuniga keeps moving.
Klasson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zuniga working a defensive guard here.
Zuniga wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zuniga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Klasson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Klasson moves away from the strike by Zuniga.
Klasson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zuniga defends it well.
Zuniga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zuniga throws a big shot that misses.
Zuniga throws the left hand but Klasson avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klasson lands with a straight right. Zuniga didn't see that one coming.
Klasson looking to score a takedown here. Zuniga is defending well but Klasson drives through and ends up in Zuniga's guard.
Klasson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zuniga looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zuniga looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zuniga!
Klasson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Zuniga trying to control the position but Klasson is working away.
Klasson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zuniga asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Klasson looks to move to half guard but instead Zuniga has passed into mount! Damn!
Zuniga trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuniga controlling from the full mount.
Zuniga looking to control but Klasson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Klasson is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuniga won't let Klasson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Zuniga controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vincent Klasson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zuniga missing with a left hand there. Klasson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klasson slips a straight right by Zuniga.
The fighters circle momentarily. Klasson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Klasson slips under a jab.
Klasson gets the takedown into side control.
Zuniga stops Klasson from passing to mount.
Klasson working away.
Zuniga tries to improve position but can't.
Zuniga is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tran MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Zuniga sneaks back into half guard.
Klasson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klasson is working for a submission of some sort.
Klasson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuniga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Klasson is working away from the top position though.
Zuniga won't allow Klasson to pass to mount.
Klasson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two 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.
Klasson is pressing down on Zuniga's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zuniga is holding on for now.
Klasson is looking for a kimura here.
Zuniga trying to control but Klasson postures up.
Zuniga is not content to let Klasson control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Klasson connects with a crisp jab.
Giancarlo Zuniga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zuniga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Klasson lands a head shot.
Klasson slips a straight right by Zuniga.
Zuniga throws the left hand but Klasson avoids the punch easily.
Klasson feints the counter takedown.
Klasson feints and as Zuniga raises his hands in defense, Klasson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Klasson wants to pass the guard but Zuniga is keeping the position.
Zuniga 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.
Zuniga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klasson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zuniga looking to control.
Klasson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuniga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big left from Zuniga misses.
Klasson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zuniga defends it well.
Zuniga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klasson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klasson blocks a jab.
Klasson moves out of range of the strikes.
Zuniga throws a hook but Klasson blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klasson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Klasson throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Klasson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zuniga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Klasson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Giancarlo Zuniga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klasson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klasson scores with a punch to the head.
Vincent Klasson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Klasson looking to score a takedown here. Zuniga is defending well but Klasson drives through and ends up in Zuniga's guard.
Klasson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zuniga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Klasson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuniga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuniga has his hands on Klasson's head, controlling the position.
Zuniga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klasson is looking to pass into half guard but Zuniga pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zuniga is in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuniga tries to free his leg and advance position but Klasson is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuniga trying to control but Klasson is working from the bottom.
Zuniga trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Klasson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Klasson passes Zuniga's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Klasson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zuniga manages to get to full guard.
Zuniga is trying to keep Klasson in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuniga controlling Klasson's posture.
Vincent Klasson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Klasson wants to pass the guard but Zuniga is keeping the position.
Zuniga trying to keep a closed guard but Klasson is proving a slippery customer.
Klasson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Klasson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuniga trying to control the position.
Zuniga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zuniga throws a lazy uppercut
and Klasson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Klasson not doing much here.
Klasson is trying to control. Zuniga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Klasson is looking to advance position but Zuniga won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuniga regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zuniga is trying to keep Klasson in close.
Klasson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Klasson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Klasson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zuniga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Klasson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Klasson 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Klasson!
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energy
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RATING
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