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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Farid Abdellaoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vergil Blanco Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Farid Abdellaoui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vergil Blanco Rocha!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdellaoui lands with a right hand.
Abdellaoui misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big right from Abdellaoui misses.
Abdellaoui shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abdellaoui takes one to the chin there.
Blanco Rocha scores with a head kick. Abdellaoui tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Abdellaoui changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blanco Rocha tries to avoid it but Abdellaoui manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blanco Rocha to the ground. Blanco Rocha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farid Abdellaoui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Blanco Rocha enables Abdellaoui to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blanco Rocha manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Blanco Rocha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blanco Rocha looking to control.
Abdellaoui throwing strikes from guard but Blanco Rocha blocks nicely.
Blanco Rocha keeping moving, preventing Abdellaoui from controlling successfully.
Abdellaoui prevents Blanco Rocha from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha controls Abdellaoui momentarily but Abdellaoui frees himself.
Blanco Rocha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abdellaoui is one step ahead there.
Abdellaoui has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blanco Rocha wants to stand up but Abdellaoui is controlling him.
Abdellaoui missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abdellaoui postures up in Blanco Rocha's guard and throws a big left but Blanco Rocha blocks it.
Abdellaoui throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blanco Rocha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abdellaoui postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blanco Rocha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blanco Rocha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abdellaoui pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blanco Rocha is keeping the position for now.
Abdellaoui might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Abdellaoui seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Blanco Rocha keeping moving, preventing Abdellaoui from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Abdellaoui rushes Blanco Rocha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blanco Rocha lands with a left to the head.
Blanco Rocha digs a right hand into Abdellaoui's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abdellaoui's gas tank.
Abdellaoui misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abdellaoui goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Abdellaoui trying to control the position but instead, Blanco Rocha has worked for underhooks and has pushed Abdellaoui into the cage.
Abdellaoui is trying to push Blanco Rocha away but Blanco Rocha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blanco Rocha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Abdellaoui fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abdellaoui is looking to control Blanco Rocha's arms but Blanco Rocha gets an underhook and turns him. Now Abdellaoui has his back to the cage.
Abdellaoui avoiding damage.
Blanco Rocha landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Abdellaoui is trying to force a seperation but Blanco Rocha has the dominant position.
Blanco Rocha lands a nice uppercut.
Abdellaoui tries to circle away but Blanco Rocha has him pinned against the cage.
Blanco Rocha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abdellaoui backwards.
Blanco Rocha lands an elbow inside that Abdellaoui shrugs off.
Abdellaoui wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha lands a knee to the head.
Blanco Rocha prevents Abdellaoui from breaking the clinch.
Abdellaoui looking to slow down the pace here.
Blanco Rocha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blanco Rocha lands an elbow that stopped Abdellaoui in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Farid Abdellaoui has been cut.
Blanco Rocha tries a knee to the head but Abdellaoui blocks it.
Blanco Rocha lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Abdellaoui is looking to control Blanco Rocha's arms but Blanco Rocha gets an underhook and turns him. Now Abdellaoui has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blanco Rocha.
Abdellaoui misses with a punch on the inside.
Abdellaoui misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blanco Rocha creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Abdellaoui's defenses.
Blanco Rocha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Abdellaoui is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Abdellaoui wants to break the clinch but can't.
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 Farid Abdellaoui will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Farid Abdellaoui's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Blanco Rocha avoids the body shot from Abdellaoui.
Blanco Rocha moves into the clinch.
Abdellaoui is looking to control Blanco Rocha's arms but Blanco Rocha gets an underhook and turns him. Now Abdellaoui has his back to the cage.
Abdellaoui misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blanco Rocha with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Blanco Rocha.
A knee to the head by Blanco Rocha.
Abdellaoui working hard to break the clinch.
Blanco Rocha comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Blanco Rocha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blanco Rocha with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blanco Rocha landing knees to the head.
Vergil Blanco Rocha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blanco Rocha looking to stall.
Blanco Rocha digs a right hand underneath Abdellaoui's ribcage. Abdellaoui let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blanco Rocha lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha scores a nice knee to the body.
Blanco Rocha with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blanco Rocha lands an elbow inside.
Blanco Rocha missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha lands an elbow inside.
Abdellaoui throws a head punch that misses.
Blanco Rocha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Abdellaoui lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Blanco Rocha landing knees to the head.
Blanco Rocha working Abdellaoui over with knees to the body.
Blanco Rocha crunches a lovely knee into Abdellaoui's ribcage.
Abdellaoui is trying to stall.
Abdellaoui tries to break the clinch but Blanco Rocha is controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blanco Rocha lands a good knee to the midsection. Abdellaoui won't want to take too many of those.
Blanco Rocha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blanco Rocha tries to land a knee to the head but Abdellaoui blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha scores with a knee to the head.
Blanco Rocha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abdellaoui has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abdellaoui throws a head punch that misses.
Blanco Rocha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abdellaoui misses with a punch on the inside.
Abdellaoui is trying to stall.
Blanco Rocha misses with a body punch.
Blanco Rocha prevents a body shot from Abdellaoui.
Blanco Rocha lands a damaging elbow.
Abdellaoui wants to break free but Blanco Rocha has control.
Blanco Rocha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Blanco Rocha with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blanco Rocha is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdellaoui pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blanco Rocha thuds a left hand into Abdellaoui's body.
Abdellaoui closes the distance and clinches.
Blanco Rocha working Abdellaoui over with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Abdellaoui.
Abdellaoui is trying to push Blanco Rocha away but Blanco Rocha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Abdellaoui is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Abdellaoui misses with the head strike.
Abdellaoui trying to control the position but instead, Blanco Rocha has worked for underhooks and has pushed Abdellaoui into the cage.
Blanco Rocha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Abdellaoui's efforts to push away.
Abdellaoui avoiding damage as Blanco Rocha throws knees to the body.
Blanco Rocha lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdellaoui takes an elbow to the temple.
Abdellaoui trying to control the position but instead, Blanco Rocha has worked for underhooks and has pushed Abdellaoui into the cage.
Blanco Rocha lands a knee to the head.
Abdellaoui is trying to stall.
Blanco Rocha landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abdellaoui tries to break the clinch but Blanco Rocha is controlling the position.
Abdellaoui misses with a punch on the inside.
Blanco Rocha lands a knee to the head.
Abdellaoui looking to slow down the pace here.
Blanco Rocha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Abdellaoui lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blanco Rocha with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Blanco Rocha scores with a shot to the side of Abdellaoui's head.
Abdellaoui trying to control the position but instead, Blanco Rocha has worked for underhooks and has pushed Abdellaoui into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vergil Blanco Rocha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Farid Abdellaoui's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Abdellaoui shoots in looking for a takedown but Blanco Rocha manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Abdellaoui's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Abdellaoui moves into the clinch successfully.
Abdellaoui is trying to maintain a safe position but Blanco Rocha gets an underhook and turns Abdellaoui into the cage.
Abdellaoui presses Blanco Rocha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Abdellaoui takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blanco Rocha lands an elbow just above Abdellaoui 's eye.
Blanco Rocha lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blanco Rocha.
Abdellaoui takes a knee to the side of the body.
Blanco Rocha with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blanco Rocha is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right from Blanco Rocha on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blanco Rocha utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Blanco Rocha lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdellaoui takes an elbow to the temple.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Blanco Rocha lands a knee to the body.
Blanco Rocha connects with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Blanco Rocha blocking some punches.
Blanco Rocha gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Abdellaoui is trying to break the clinch but Blanco Rocha is controlling him.
A short uppercut from Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha lands a knee to the head.
Abdellaoui is rocked!
Abdellaoui's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Abdellaoui is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blanco Rocha lands an elbow inside.
Blanco Rocha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blanco Rocha gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Blanco Rocha scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha digs a right hand underneath Abdellaoui's ribcage. Abdellaoui let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blanco Rocha using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Blanco Rocha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blanco Rocha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha connects with a knee to the head.
Blanco Rocha connects with a knee to the head.
Blanco Rocha lands a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Abdellaoui's defenses.
Blanco Rocha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blanco Rocha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Abdellaoui is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Blanco Rocha connects with a knee to the head.
Blanco Rocha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blanco Rocha lands a nice knee to the body.
Blanco Rocha lands a body shot.
Blanco Rocha connects with a knee to the head.
Blanco Rocha landing knees to the head.
A shot in the inside from Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha landing knees to the head.
Abdellaoui misses with a punch to the body.
Blanco Rocha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Abdellaoui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blanco Rocha lands an uppercut.
Abdellaoui seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdellaoui lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blanco Rocha misses with an elbow over the top.
Abdellaoui taking a breather.
Blanco Rocha connects with a knee to the head.
A short left from Abdellaoui.
Abdellaoui digs a right hand into Blanco Rocha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blanco Rocha's gas tank.
Blanco Rocha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blanco Rocha is looking to break free of the clinch but Abdellaoui has double underhooks.
Abdellaoui breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Abdellaoui or perhaps it was just good defense by Blanco Rocha which made him look bad.
Vergil Blanco Rocha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abdellaoui shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blanco Rocha pinned against the cage. Blanco Rocha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farid Abdellaoui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdellaoui shoots for a double leg takedown but Blanco Rocha sprawls well. He's pushed Abdellaoui's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha keeps Abdellaoui at a distance using the push kick.
Abdellaoui throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blanco Rocha's waist but Blanco Rocha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abdellaoui off to one side.
Blanco Rocha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blanco Rocha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Abdellaoui's calf.
Blanco Rocha darts in and clinches Abdellaoui up against the cage.
Abdellaoui is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdellaoui looking to slow down the pace here.
Blanco Rocha gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Farid Abdellaoui's cut is getting worse.
Abdellaoui wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blanco Rocha is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Blanco Rocha with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blanco Rocha connects with a nasty looking knee right to Abdellaoui's face.
Blanco Rocha utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short left from Blanco Rocha.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vergil Blanco Rocha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blanco Rocha 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vergil Blanco Rocha!
A victorious Vergil Blanco Rocha thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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