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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Point Blank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Point Blank could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brandon Vera's 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Point Blank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Vera!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blank scoring well with a low kick there.
Vera tries to keep at a distance but Blank has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blank has Vera pressed against the cage, preventing Vera from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hook to the body lands for Blank.
Vera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vera manages to pull guard.
Blank looking to pass the guard.
Vera trying to strike off his back.
Blank throws and elbow that misses. Vera uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blank's guard. Nice move by Vera!
Blank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vera wants to control from the top but Blank keeps moving.
Blank had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vera defends it easily.
Vera wants to control from the top but Blank keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blank working for a triangle but Vera defends it easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Blank scores with a takedown into Vera's guard.
Vera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blank.
Blank thows a big elbow that misses.
Blank controlling from the top position.
Blank wants to control from the top but Vera keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blank tries to free his leg and advance position but Vera is retaining full guard.
Blank looking to sit in guard and control but Vera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vera controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blank keeping full guard, as Vera tries to pass.
Blank is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vera defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera landing some decent shots from guard.
Blank wants to get back to his feet but Vera is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blank trying to control the position.
Blank is breathing heavily.
Blank is striking from the bottom but Vera uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Blank is looking to improve his position.
Blank actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Vera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blank actively working from the bottom here.
Vera passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Blank!
Blank is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Point Blank dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Blank moves into range and clinches up with Vera.
Vera manages to pull guard.
Blank is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Blank wants to control from the top but Vera keeps moving.
Vera looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vera keeping moving, preventing Blank from controlling successfully.
Blank looking to sit in guard and control but Vera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vera's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blank isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vera stacks Blank on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vera!
Blank regains half guard.
Blank is trying to stand.
Blank has hold of Vera's hands but Vera slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blank is looking for a sweep. Vera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blank manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vera wants to get up but he can't break Blank's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Blank avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blank is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vera defends well.
Blank working for a triangle but Vera defends it easily.
Vera trying to control the position from guard on top but Blank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blank manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Blank drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Blank content to stall in guard here.
Vera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blank content to stall in guard here.
Vera wants to sweep here but Blank controlling him for the moment.
Blank gets to his feet. Vera looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Blank decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Blank not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vera trying to control here.
Blank wants to pass the guard but Vera is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Point Blank dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Blank shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vera's guard.
Blankis looking to pass into half guard but Vera pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vera is in guard.
Point Blank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blank working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vera trying to control the position from guard on top but Blank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vera lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blank working for a triangle but Vera defends it easily.
Blank looking for subs off his back but Vera has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera trying to control the action but Blank is working from the bottom.
Blank is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vera pulls his head out easily.
Blank tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Vera manages to move to mount!
Blank really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.
Blank looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Vera trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Blank tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Blank manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Blank is pressing down on Vera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blank looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vera passes into half guard.
Blank trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Vera manages to pass to mount!
Blank working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Vera.
Blank is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vera avoids the attempt from Blank to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blank is trying desperately to improve position.
Blank wants to hold on but Vera pushes him away.
Blank working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blank looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Brandon Vera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Point Blank is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vera not allowing Blank to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Point Blank.
Well Blank has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Point Blank!
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