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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Dollar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Majin Vegeta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vegeta is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Da Boss. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 cm
22
163 lbs
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181 cm
19
164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cameron Dollar! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Majin Vegeta! The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vegeta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dollar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vegeta somewhat. Dollar throws a nice looking combination but Vegeta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Dollar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dollar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Vegeta keeping moving, preventing Dollar from controlling successfully. Vegeta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Vegeta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dollar. Dollar trying to control the position from guard on top but Vegeta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Vegeta is looking to stand up but Dollar isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dollar throwing strikes from guard but Vegeta blocks nicely. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dollar drops back looking for a leg! Vegeta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vegeta manages to kick Dollar off! Dollar jumps back into Vegeta's guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vegeta can do anything to dispel that myth.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Vegeta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vegeta shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dollar is trying to maintain the position but Vegeta is very close to passing his half guard. Dollar is trying to stand back up but Vegeta is controlling him
Dollar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Dollar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vegeta is controlling him. Dollar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Dollar is trying to keep Vegeta in close.
Dollar is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Dollar pushes Vegeta off and gets back to his feet.
Dollar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Vegeta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Dollar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dollar throws a right hand that Vegeta ducks under and follows up with a left that Vegeta also avoids with ease. Dollar instigates a clinch. Vegeta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Vegeta doesn't manage to clinch there - Dollar circles away.
Dollar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Vegeta throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Vegeta misses with a double jab.
Dollar scores a takedown into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dollar goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vegeta is on top in guard.
Dollar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vegeta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Dollar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vegeta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Vegeta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Vegeta thows a big elbow that misses. Vegeta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Dollar controls Vegeta momentarily but Vegeta frees himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cameron Dollar will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vegeta has managed to clinch.
Vegeta tries to break the clinch but Dollar is controlling the position. Dollar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vegeta fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vegeta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vegeta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Vegeta shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dollar napping and manages to drive through into side control! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The ground and pound from Vegeta seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Dollar is trying to control Vegeta's posture but Vegeta avoids it. Dollar is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vegeta working the strikes but Dollar uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Dollar gets full guard. Vegeta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Dollar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vegeta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Dollar working for a triangle but Vegeta defends it easily.
Vegeta won't allow Dollar to sweep him here. Vegeta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Dollar looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Dollar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vegeta is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Dollar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Dollar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Vegeta lands with a straight right. Dollar didn't see that one coming. Vegeta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dollar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Vegeta looks for a takedown but Dollar sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vegeta throws a series of strikes that have Dollar backpedaling.
Vegeta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dollar moves away. Vegeta clinches up against the cage. Vegeta prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron Dollar. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dollar tries to pull guard but Vegeta won't allow it.
Vegeta breaks the clinch.
Dollar doesn't succeed with the takedown and Vegeta counters with a series of strikes. Dollar will be more careful next time no doubt. Vegeta is looking to clinch. Dollar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Vegeta counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dollar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vegeta. Vegeta gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Dollar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Dollar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vegeta is keeping the position for now. Dollar trying to control but Vegeta is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Majin Vegeta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Dollar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dollar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vegeta. Dollar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Vegeta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Dollar misses with a takedown attempt - Vegeta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Dollar swats away the attempt to clinch by Vegeta. Dollar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Vegeta counters with a straight right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron Dollar. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vegeta clinches up against the cage. Vegeta prevents the takedown attempt.
Dollar decides to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dollar 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. Dollar looking to control.
Vegeta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dollar's head. Vegeta postures up in Dollar's guard and throws a big left but Dollar blocks it. Dollar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Vegeta postures up in Dollar's guard and throws a big left but Dollar blocks it. Vegeta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Vegeta postures up and lands a big shot to Dollar's brow. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Vegeta has his takedown stuffed so Dollar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Vegeta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dollar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Vegeta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dollar.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dollar wants to control from the top but Vegeta keeps moving. Dollar prevents Vegeta from getting back to his feet. Dollar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Dollar gets to his feet - Vegeta follows without any prompting. Dollar doesn't succeed with the takedown and Vegeta counters with a left and a right that stings Dollar.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dollar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Dollar misses with a takedown and Vegeta counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dollar! Dollar manages to regain half guard. Good work. Dollar actively working from the bottom here. Dollar tries to roll over but Vegeta keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vegeta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dollar defending well though. Dollar wants to get back to his feet. Vegeta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Vegeta looks to land a right hand but Dollar moved out of range. Dollar slips a jab and a cross from Vegeta.
Dollar with a lazy takedown attempt and Vegeta counters with a series of strikes. Dollar will be more careful next time no doubt. Dollar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Dollar throws a right and a left that Vegeta avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Majin Vegeta. I think Vegeta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:30 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Majin Vegeta!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
43% |
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