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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm
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274 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Cuts easily |
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Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronald Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cory Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vega looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vega is trying to get back to half guard.
Brooks stands up and beckons Vega to his feet.
Brooks tries to clinch but Vega moves out of range.
Vega fails with the takedown.
Brooks wants to clinch.
Brooks shoots for a takedown but Vega saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cory Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vega fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vega shoots in looking for a takedown. Brooks tries to sprawl out of it but Vega keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brooks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Vega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Brooks. No joy for Vega on that attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brooks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vega moves into range and clinches up with Brooks.
Brooks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brooks landing knees to the head.
Brooks with a knee to the head.
Brooks with a knee to the head.
Brooks should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vega prevents a body shot from Brooks.
Vega manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vega working for a triangle but Brooks defends it easily.
Vega is breathing heavily.
Vega trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vega, up you get!
Brooks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vega counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vega controls the position from side control.
An elbow from Vega crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega happy to just control the position for now.
Brooks tries to bench press Vega off him but Vega keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vega creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Brooks sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Vega prevents Brooks from escaping the position.
Vega decides to stand up, so the ref orders Brooks to his feet.
Vega circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vega holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brooks scores with a knee to the head.
Brooks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vega blocks it with crossed arms.
Brooks has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Vega regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vega pulls Brooks in close to his closed guard and prevents Brooks from doing any damage or advancing position.
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 Ronald Vega will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vega has Brooks up against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vega blocks it with crossed arms.
Vega is working for takedown but Brooks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brooks misses with the head strike.
Brooks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vega is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vega manages to break the clinch.
Vega fails with the takedown.
Vega closes the distance and clinches.
Brooks misses with a knee strike.
Vega can't break the clinch.
Brooks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vega blocks it with crossed arms.
Vega tries to pull guard but Brooks won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Vega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooks tries a knee to the head but Vega blocks it.
Vega is trying to maintain a safe position but Brooks gets an underhook and turns Vega into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vega lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brooks.
Vega stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega successfully pulls guard.
Brooks preventing the sweep.
Vega wants to get back to his feet but Brooks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brooks won't allow Vega to sweep him here.
Vega trying to strike off his back.
Vega working a defensive guard here.
Vega is pulling down on Brooks's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vega throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vega trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brooks throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
Vega fails with a takedown attempt.
Vega fails with a takedown attempt.
Brooks darts in trying to clinch
and Vega moves into the clinch.
Brooks gets underhooks to prevent Vega's takedown attempt.
Vega tries to stall but Brooks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vega gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brooks.
Brooks tries a knee to the head but Vega blocks it.
Brooks tries to break the clinch but Vega is controlling the position.
Brooks working aggressively here.
Vega tries to pull guard but Brooks holds him up against the cage and eventually Vega drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brooks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vega blocks it with crossed arms.
Brooks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brooks lands a knee to the body.
Vega wants to break free but Brooks has control.
Vega fails to pull guard.
Brooks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vega pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brooks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vega blocks it with crossed arms.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brooks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brooks is trying to break free.
Brooks stalling in the clinch but Vega improves position.
Vega is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brooks is keeping busy.
Brooks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vega wants to get back to striking at distance but Brooks won't allow it.
Brooks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vega is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brooks scores with a knee to the head.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but Vega blocks with his arms.
Brooks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vega has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brooks has had enough of the clinch but Vega keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Vega dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vega tries to clinch up but Brooks circles away and keeps his distance.
Brooks wants to clinch but Vega slips to the side
and Vega counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vega.
Vega will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brooks up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Brooks.
Vega is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brooks breaks from the clinch.
Vega blocks a head kick by Brooks.
Brooks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vega counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega wants a takedown but no success here.
Brooks misses with a knee to the head.
Brooks crunches a lovely knee into Vega's ribcage.
Brooks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brooks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brooks wants to break free but Vega has control.
Vega ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vega no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vega holds on and takes a little breather.
Brooks preventing the sweep.
Brooks content to stall in guard here.
Vega throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vega wants to stand and escape but Brooks is having none of it.
Brooks stopping the sweep attempt from Vega.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vega holds on and takes a little breather.
Vega tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brooks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vega.
Vega fails with a takedown attempt.
Brooks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks instigates a clinch.
Brooks connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vega's face.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but Vega blocks with his arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vega jumps guard but Brooks stands there with Vega around his waist. Vega gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Vega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vega is trying to break the clinch but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brooks.
Vega can't get the takedown.
Brooks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vega has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brooks has a couple of punches blocked by Vega.
Vega is trying to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks misses with a knee to the head.
Brooks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brooks lands a knee to the head.
Cory Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vega blocks an uppercut.
Brooks connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vega's face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald 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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