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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lolo Delaroca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mad Dog Vachon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vachon has chosen Gros jambon as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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145 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lolo Delaroca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mad Dog Vachon!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delaroca decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vachon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Delaroca pulls his head out easily.
Delaroca controlling the pace.
Vachon tries to get to full guard but Delaroca has control of the leg.
Delaroca scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Delaroca seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vachon wants to get back to full guard.
Delaroca takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vachon trying to control from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lolo Delaroca just wasn't active enough.
Delaroca has closed the distance and engaged Vachon in a clinch.
Vachon tries to pull guard but Delaroca holds him up against the cage and eventually Vachon drops back down to his feet.
Delaroca has Vachon pressed against the cage.
Delaroca works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Delaroca looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delaroca got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vachon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Delaroca has managed to get both his arms back between Vachon's legs - danger averted.
Delaroca lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vachon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Delaroca throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delaroca chips away with some ground and pound.
Delaroca stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Delaroca circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horrible takedown by Vachon or perhaps it was just good defense by Delaroca which made him look bad.
Vachon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Delaroca stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vachon shoots in for a takedown but Delaroca shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lolo Delaroca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mad Dog Vachon.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Delaroca.
Vachon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Vachon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Delaroca scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vachon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Delaroca taking a breather here.
Delaroca lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Delaroca is chipping away with strikes.
Vachon sneaks back into half guard.
Vachon trying to hold on to Delaroca's head to control him but Delaroca postures up.
Delaroca slips a nice elbow through Vachon's hands, connecting with Vachon's forehead.
Vachon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Delaroca scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca controlling the action here.
Delaroca is nestled in close to Vachon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vachon actively working from the bottom here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Delaroca's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Delaroca lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Delaroca tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Vachon.
Vachon is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lolo Delaroca 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vachon is defended easily by Delaroca.
Vachon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Delaroca counters with a straight right hand.
Vachon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vachon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Delaroca napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Delaroca tries to buck Vachon off but Vachon is having none of it.
Delaroca avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vachon.
Delaroca sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Delaroca wants to control but Vachon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Delaroca is doing well to control the position and prevent Vachon from advancing to side control.
Delaroca is looking to improve his position.
Delaroca is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Delaroca manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delaroca is looking for a triangle but Vachon pushes his legs off easily.
Vachon trying to control the position from guard on top but Delaroca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delaroca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vachon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Delaroca is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vachon is controlling him.
Vachon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delaroca swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Delaroca wants to sweep but no luck.
Delaroca looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vachon preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca keeping full guard, as Vachon tries to pass.
Delaroca will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vachon wants to control from the top but Delaroca keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vachon tries to clinch but Delaroca moves out of range.
Vachon fails with the takedown.
Lolo Delaroca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mad Dog Vachon.
A jab from Delaroca does it's job there.
Delaroca slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Delaroca closes the distance and clinches.
Vachon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Delaroca is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vachon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vachon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Delaroca to keep the fight standing.
Delaroca has clasped his hands together around Vachon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Delaroca scores with punches from side control.
Delaroca working the ground and pound from side control.
Delaroca lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vachon is trying to get back to half guard.
Vachon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Delaroca decides to stand back up. Delaroca steps back and let's Vachon get back to his feet.
Mad Dog Vachon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Delaroca thuds his right hand into Vachon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mad Dog Vachon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delaroca clinches with his opponent.
Vachon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Delaroca is trying to maintain a safe position but Vachon gets an underhook and turns Delaroca into the cage.
Delaroca can't get the takedown.
Delaroca is trying to break the clinch but Vachon is controlling him.
Vachon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Delaroca avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Delaroca controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vachon.
Delaroca stalling in the clinch.
Vachon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Delaroca can't fight it off and eventually Vachon manages to take the fight to the floor. Delaroca looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delaroca keeping moving, preventing Vachon from controlling successfully.
Delaroca controls Vachon momentarily but Vachon frees himself.
Delaroca keeping moving, preventing Vachon from controlling successfully.
Delaroca keeping full guard, as Vachon tries to pass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vachon preventing the sweep.
Delaroca is pulling down on Vachon's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lolo Delaroca dominated that second round.
That's time! Delaroca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Delaroca sizes up Vachon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vachon throws a sloppy head kick and Delaroca moves out of range easily.
Vachon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Delaroca sneaks back into half guard.
Delaroca is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vachon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vachon's back!
Vachon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Delaroca lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Vachon hold on?!
Delaroca is punishing Vachon with strikes - can he finish him?!
Vachon can't escape the position.
Lolo Delaroca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delaroca is working the ground and pound. Can Vachon escape?
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Delaroca's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Delaroca has Vachon flattened out and is raining down punches.
Delaroca scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Vachon is looking for a way out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Delaroca.
Vachon is rocked!
Delaroca not allowing Vachon to control his hands.
Delaroca just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Delaroca keeps control of the position as Vachon tries to break free.
Delaroca lands a shot to the body.
Delaroca is punishing Vachon with strikes - can he finish him?!
Vachon can't escape the position.
Delaroca tightening his grip on Vachon, looking for the choke.
Delaroca lands a shot to the head.
Lolo Delaroca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vachon is still in real trouble! Can Delaroca finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vachon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vachon seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delaroca seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vachon for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lolo Delaroca wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Delaroca shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Delaroca seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vachon actively working from the bottom here.
Mad Dog Vachon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Delaroca controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lolo Delaroca wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Delaroca lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Delaroca looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Vachon!
Delaroca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vachon can do to turn this around?
Vachon is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delaroca scoring with strikes but Vachon is staying in there.
Delaroca sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Delaroca unloading with bombs!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lolo Delaroca showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Delaroca 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lolo Delaroca!
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