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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luther Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael DeJesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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194 lbs
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Good takedowns
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luther Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael DeJesus!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vega gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vega fails to land.
DeJesus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vega stalling against the cage.
DeJesus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vega just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vega stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Luther Vega.
Vega throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. DeJesus was covering up waiting for the punch and Vega finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vega throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega wants to control from the top but DeJesus keeps moving.
DeJesus has his foot on Vega's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vega works his way back into a safe position though.
DeJesus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vega throws an elbow that misses. DeJesus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vega's guard. Nice move by DeJesus!
Vega knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for DeJesus on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeJesus postures up.
DeJesus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vega keeping moving, preventing DeJesus from controlling successfully.
Vega working a defensive guard here.
Vega is pulling down on DeJesus's head to control his posture.
DeJesus wants to control from the top but Vega keeps moving.
Luther Vega has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
DeJesus moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeJesus tries to pull guard but Vega holds him up against the cage and eventually DeJesus drops back down to his feet.
Vega misses with a punch on the inside.
Vega lands with a light punch inside.
Vega misses with the head strike.
DeJesus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Luther Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael DeJesus.
Vega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vega working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vega fails to land.
Vega misses with the head strike.
Vega misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega stalling against the cage.
DeJesus is trying to pull guard but Vega has him pressed against the cage.
Vega manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vega throws a head punch that misses.
Vega stalling.
DeJesus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vega content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeJesus blocks a body shot from Vega.
A head punch on the inside from Vega fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Vega dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A jab from Vega misses.
Vega closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vega pressing his opponent against the cage.
DeJesus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vega has DeJesus pushed against the cage.
Vega gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Vega misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vega - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Luther Vega.
DeJesus misses with a takedown attempt - Vega sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeJesus.
DeJesus with a poor takedown
and Vega counters by moving into the clinch.
Luther Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael DeJesus.
Vega leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vega seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Vega working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vega takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
DeJesus tries to pull guard but Vega won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega throws a punch but it's blocked by DeJesus.
DeJesus prevents a body shot from Vega.
Luther Vega has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DeJesus is trying to pull guard but Vega turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vega fails to land.
Vega lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DeJesus backwards.
Vega scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeJesus is trying to pull guard but Vega turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
DeJesus tries to pull guard but Vega holds him up against the cage and eventually DeJesus drops back down to his feet.
DeJesus blocks a body shot from Vega.
Vega lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeJesus is trying to pull guard but Vega turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vega can't find room to land a body shot as DeJesus controls the action.
DeJesus prevents a body shot from Vega.
Vega avoiding damage.
DeJesus is trying to pull guard but Vega turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vega has a couple of punches blocked by DeJesus.
Vega slowing the pace effectively.
Vega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Vega.
Vega lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DeJesus backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega swings wildly with an uppercut but DeJesus uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeJesus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vega.
DeJesus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
DeJesus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vega walks away with a smile on his face. DeJesus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
DeJesus throws a leg kick but Vega sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vega misses the jab.
Vega stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vega wants it to stay on the feet.
DeJesus shoots and misses
and Vega counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vega.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Vega dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Vega throws a low kick but DeJesus moves out of range easily.
DeJesus shoots in for a double leg but Vega sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vega closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into DeJesus's guard.
Vega has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vega connects with a couple of short punches.
Vega working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vega throws an elbow that misses. DeJesus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vega's guard. Nice move by DeJesus!
DeJesus stopping the sweep attempt from Vega.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vega holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega keeping moving, preventing DeJesus from controlling successfully.
DeJesus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
DeJesus trying to control but Vega is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Michael DeJesus wasn't active enough on the ground.
DeJesus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
DeJesus shoots for a takedown but Vega saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vega gets the takedown into side control.
DeJesus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeJesus is not content to let Vega control the position.
DeJesus on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega working the ground and pound.
Vega lands a nice forearm strike.
Vega is working DeJesus over with some ground and pound from side control.
DeJesus takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
DeJesus is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega cracks DeJesus with a big right hand but DeJesus just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
DeJesus taking punishment in the form of punches.
DeJesus taking a bit of punishment here - Vega scoring with strikes.
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!
Vega working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeJesus is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeJesus struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luther Vega showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vega 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luther Vega!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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