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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Vickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vickson has chosen Can't be Touched as his entrance music. Quinton Vickson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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211 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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191 cm
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205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Weston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Quinton Vickson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vickson.
Weston looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Vickson feints and as Weston raises his hands in defense, Vickson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vickson preventing the sweep.
Vickson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vickson throwing strikes from guard but Weston blocks nicely.
Vickson postures up in Weston's guard and throws a big left but Weston blocks it.
Vickson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vickson throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vickson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vickson is looking to work some ground and pound but Weston has wrist control.
Vickson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Weston's head.
Vickson throwing strikes but missing.
Vickson lands a couple of elbows.
Weston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vickson.
Vickson throws a strike but Weston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vickson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston trying to control but Vickson is working from the bottom.
Vickson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Weston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vickson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Vickson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weston is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vickson 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.
Vickson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Weston manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vickson with a nice head shot there.
Weston is trying to keep Vickson in close.
Weston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vickson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Weston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vickson throwing strikes but missing.
Weston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vickson.
Weston is trying to keep Vickson in close.
Weston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Weston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vickson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Weston won't be happy with that.
Weston manages to get back to half guard.
Vickson is nestled in close to Weston, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Weston works his way to full guard. Good work.
Weston lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vickson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vickson trying to punch from the bottom. They're landing but they're really not going to hurt Weston.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Weston cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vickson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Weston. What's that going to do exactly?
Weston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vickson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Vickson can't escape the position.
Weston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Weston is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vickson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vickson shrugs it off.
Vickson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weston is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Vickson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Weston controlling his opponent.
Vickson tries to reverse the position but Weston maintains control.
Vickson tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Weston has taken his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vickson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Vickson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice sprawl there from Weston as Vickson shoots in.
Vickson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vickson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vickson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vickson looks to land a strike but Weston avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Vickson thows a big elbow that misses.
Vickson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weston has Vickson pulled in close to control his posture.
Vickson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weston is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Weston is trying to keep Vickson in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vickson distracts Weston with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vickson shoots in and bounces Weston off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vickson throwing strikes but missing.
Vickson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vickson thows a big elbow that misses.
Vickson working some strikes from top position.
Weston trying to control the position here.
Vickson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weston is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vickson is controlling him.
Vickson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Weston's head.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Weston shoots and misses
and Vickson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Weston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vickson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Weston to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Vickson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Weston pulls down on the head and he's put Vickson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michael Weston!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
54% |
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