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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Van Hook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vicente Centurion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Hook comes into the arena with The Cure's Close To Me blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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154 lbs
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153 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Van Hook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vicente Centurion!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Centurion.
Centurion misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Van Hook tries to buck Centurion off but Centurion is having none of it.
Centurion looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Centurion in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Centurion cracks Van Hook with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Centurion throws a strike aimed at the side of Van Hook's head but Van Hook avoids it well.
Van Hook tries to improve position but can't.
Centurion scores with a couple of short elbows.
Centurion laying and praying for a moment but Van Hook takes advantage and regains half guard.
Centurion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Centurion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Centurion prevents Van Hook from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Centurion connects with a nice short shot to Van Hook's temple.
Centurion scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Van Hook keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Centurion looks to land a strike but Van Hook avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Van Hook managing to control the position.
Centurion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Hook working a defensive guard here.
Centurion wants to control from the top but Van Hook keeps moving.
Centurion throws and elbow that misses. Van Hook uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Centurion's guard. Nice move by Van Hook!
Van Hook loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Centurion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Hook can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Van Hook trying to stand up but can't free himself from Centurion's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centurion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Centurion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van Hook gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Hook cracks Centurion with a solid left hand.
Centurion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Hook can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Centurion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Van Hook thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Centurion wants to hit a switch here but Van Hook passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Centurion there!
Van Hook controlling from mount.
Centurion throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vicente Centurion dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Centurion avoids the head kick by Van Hook.
Van Hook throws a series of punches but Centurion avoids them all with ease.
Centurion shoots in but Van Hook avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Centurion takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Centurion walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Hook.
Both fighters circling a little - Van Hook finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Van Hook stuns Centurion with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Hook throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Hook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Hook throws a sloppy head kick and Centurion moves out of range easily.
Van Hook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Hook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Centurion blocks the body kick.
Van Hook uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Centurion.
Van Hook lets loose with a powerful body kick. Centurion will feel that in the morning.
Kyle Van Hook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Hook scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Vicente Centurion has been cut.
Centurion's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Hook connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Centurion scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Van Hook.
Centurion on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Hook is looking to slow Centurion down with leg kicks.
Centurion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Hook cracks the inside of Centurion's front leg.
Centurion is breathing heavily.
Van Hook thumps Centurion with a low kick.
Van Hook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Hook looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Van Hook lands an impressive looking overhand right. Centurion doesn't seem phased though.
Van Hook throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Centurion's head.
Centurion shoots in and drives through. Van Hook sprawls well.
Kyle Van Hook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vicente Centurion.
A head kick from Van Hook lands but Centurion takes it in his stride.
Van Hook lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Hook fails to land with a series of punches.
Centurion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Hook sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Centurion somewhat.
Centurion misses with a takedown attempt - Van Hook sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Hook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Hook.
Van Hook fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Hook.
Kyle Van Hook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Hook looks to land a body kick but Centurion moved away.
Kyle Van Hook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Hook throws a combination. Centurion tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Van Hook dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vicente Centurion's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Centurion shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Hook manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Centurion's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Centurion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Centurion has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Van Hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Hook.
Van Hook slaps away a takedown attempt from Centurion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kyle Van Hook is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Hook throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Centurion's head.
Centurion fails with a takedown attempt.
Kyle Van Hook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vicente Centurion.
Van Hook throws a one two combo.
Centurion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Centurion fails with the takedown.
Van Hook clobbers Centurion with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice takedown defense from Van Hook. No joy for Centurion on that attempt.
Centurion avoids a kick to the body.
A left lands for Van Hook.
Van Hook fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Centurion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Hook takes a swing at Centurion's ribcage but misses.
Centurion misses the jab.
Centurion shoots in but Van Hook avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Van Hook throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Centurion.
Van Hook lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Hook pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Hook throws a right and a left that Centurion avoids nicely.
Van Hook lands a nice leg kick that just misses Centurion's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Hook throws a body kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Hook.
Centurion shoots in but no luck this time.
Van Hook lands with a hook. Centurion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Hook - that will leave a mark!
Centurion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Hook swivels and escapes.
Van Hook thows a body kick. Centurion tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Van Hook lands a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Hook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Hook stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Hook thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Centurion if he has to take too many more of those.
That kick from Van Hook tenderised Centurion's leg. Centurion is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Van Hook tenderised Centurion's leg. Centurion is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Hook misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Centurion takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid body kick from Van Hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Van Hook showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Hook has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Van Hook!
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energy
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RATING
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