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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Vengrio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and qrg ewg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vengrio comes to the cage accompanied by Muay Thai. qrg ewg is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 cm
25
287 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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150 cm
18
300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Intelligent |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arthur Vengrio! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, qrg ewg! The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vengrio has ewg up against the cage in a clinch.
Vengrio is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. A knee to the head by Vengrio.
It looks like qrg ewg has been cut. Vengrio could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Vengrio tightens his grip and picks ewg up, before dumping him to the ground. ewg manages to land in guard. Vengrio controlling from the top position. Vengrio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Vengrio looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. ewg being controlled here, momentarily. ewg keeping full guard, as Vengrio tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Vengrio stays in close to ewg's body and controls the position. Vengrio tries to stand but ewg is controlling from the bottom. ewg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. ewg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vengrio wants to stand but ewg is controlling his posture from full guard. Vengrio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. ewg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vengrio defends well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. ewg throws a right and a left that both miss. ewg looks gassed! Vengrio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Vengrio has clasped his hands together around ewg's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Vengrio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for ewg on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vengrio remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Vengrio connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused ewg some visible discomfort.
Vengrio controls the position. Vengrio seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down ewg for as long as he can get away with. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Vengrio dominated that round. The cut man is working on qrg ewg's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
ewg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vengrio. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vengrio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Vengrio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vengrio pulls guard. Vengrio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vengrio tries to get out of the position. Vengrio managing to control the position. Vengrio has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. ewg is breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Arthur Vengrio. Vengrio clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vengrio has ewg pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vengrio pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending ewg tumbling to the mat - Vengrio dives into ewg's guard. Vengrio wants to get up but he can't break ewg's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vengrio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round. ewg has a closed guard, preventing Vengrio from standing up. ewg looking for a sweep. Not yet ewg, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. ewg being controlled here, momentarily. Vengrio wants to stand but ewg has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Vengrio controlling from the top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Vengrio dominated that second round. The cut man is working on qrg ewg's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vengrio drops ewg with a beautiful combination! ewg stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vengrio is looking for the KO! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vengrio drives through with a takedown into guard. Vengrio would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Vengrio passes into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. ewg actively working from the bottom here. ewg is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Well, if Vengrio is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
ewg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Arthur Vengrio. Vengrio feints and as ewg raises his hands in defense, Vengrio changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. ewg keeping full guard, as Vengrio tries to pass. Vengrio is looking to stand up but ewg won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. ewg trying to keep a closed guard but Vengrio is proving a slippery customer.
Vengrio sitting in guard here, content to control. ewg trying to keep a closed guard but Vengrio is proving a slippery customer.
Vengrio wants to pass the guard but ewg is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vengrio would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Vengrio clinches up against the cage. Vengrio lands a knee to the head.
Vengrio lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Vengrio connects with a nasty looking knee right to ewg's face.
ewg letting Vengrio take a breather here. ewg takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vengrio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The referee is keeping an eye on Vengrio - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vengrio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of ewg backwards. Vengrio lands an elbow inside. Arthur Vengrio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Vengrio content to slow the pace in the clinch.
ewg takes a knee to the side of the body. Vengrio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Vengrio holding his opponent close, against the cage.
ewg tries to work over Vengrio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Vengrio pulls ewg into guard.
ewg wants to control from the top but Vengrio keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight! Arthur Vengrio showed his dominance in that final round. Well Vengrio 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:25 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:25 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Vengrio!
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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
43% |
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