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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deangelo Sturtsil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Steve Vega has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Deangelo Sturtsil!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Steve Erwin and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Vega misses.
Vega gets caught napping as Sturtsil dives in and scores a takedown. Vega manages to retain guard.
Vega wants to sweep here but Sturtsil controlling him for the moment.
Sturtsil throwing strikes from guard but Vega blocks nicely.
Sturtsil avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vega had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sturtsil defends it easily.
Vega is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sturtsil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vega swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vega wants to sweep here but Sturtsil controlling him for the moment.
Sturtsil stands up over Vega, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sturtsil working his ground and pound in the gym.
Vega is looking for a triangle but Sturtsil pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Vega's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vega looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sturtsil is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturtsil keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vega's head.
Sturtsil with a nice head shot there.
Vega working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sturtsil doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sturtsil manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sturtsil got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sturtsil has managed to get both his arms back between Vega's legs - danger averted.
Sturtsil connects with a couple of short punches.
Sturtsil with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sturtsil makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sturtsil is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sturtsil lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sturtsil drops back looking for a leg! Vega is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vega manages to kick Sturtsil off! Sturtsil jumps back into Vega's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturtsil content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturtsil trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sturtsil controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sturtsil trying to control but Vega is working from the bottom.
Sturtsil cracks Vega with a solid left hand.
Sturtsil scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sturtsil lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sturtsil lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vega utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vega looking for a sweep. Not yet Vega, not yet.
Sturtsil working some strikes from top position.
Sturtsil pushes down on Vega's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vega is looking to improve 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. Sturtsil connects with a nice short shot to Vega's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega tries to roll over but Sturtsil keeps him under control.
Sturtsil is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vega is in trouble now - Sturtsil has advanced to mount!
Vega gets back to half guard.
Sturtsil is trying to work for a kimura but Vega is defending well.
Vega tries to roll over but Sturtsil keeps him under control.
Vega avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sturtsil.
Vega is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega has hold of Sturtsil's hands but Sturtsil slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sturtsil winds up and cracks Vega with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sturtsil has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sturtsil scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vega wants to improve his position but Sturtsil is controlling well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturtsil seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sturtsil is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sturtsil looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vega with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vega won't allow Sturtsil to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Sturtsil there.
Sturtsil working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sturtsil trying to control the action but Vega is working from the bottom.
Vega is looking for a sweep. Sturtsil is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sturtsil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vega keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deangelo Sturtsil dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sturtsil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vega.
The fighters circling - Vega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sturtsil shoots in but Vega avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vega throws a jab but it's blocked by Sturtsil.
Nice takedown defense from Vega. No joy for Sturtsil on that attempt.
Vega misses with a straight right.
Vega throws a front kick that sends Sturtsil stumbling back into the cage.
Sturtsil fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vega avoids it really well and circles away.
Steve Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deangelo Sturtsil.
Vega throws the left hand but Sturtsil avoids the punch easily.
Vega defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sturtsil.
Vega fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vega gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vega misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega throws an elbow that misses.
Vega lands with a left to the head.
Vega throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vega stops a takedown attempt from Sturtsil.
Vega is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sturtsil goes for a takedown attempt but Vega pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vega with a jab.
Sturtsil fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vega avoids it really well and circles away.
Vega gets a clinch.
Sturtsil gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Vega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sturtsil pulls his head out easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are battling for position here. Vega manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sturtsil!
Vega stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Sturtsil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vega.
Vega slaps away a takedown attempt from Sturtsil, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sturtsil shoots in looking for a takedown. Vega tries to sprawl out of it but Sturtsil keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vega manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sturtsil walks into a left hand.
Sturtsil shoots in and drives through. Vega sprawls well.
Sturtsil shoots in for a takedown but Vega shows good takedown defense.
Deangelo Sturtsil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vega moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega stuffs the takedown.
Sturtsil is breathing heavily.
Sturtsil shoots in looking for a takedown. Vega tries to sprawl out of it but Sturtsil keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vega manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vega comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vega lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vega swings for the body but Sturtsil moves out of range.
Vega throws a nice looking combination but Sturtsil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vega takes a swing at Sturtsil's ribcage but misses.
Vega looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturtsil is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sturtsil.
Vega connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sturtsil momentarily.
Steve Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vega tries to score with a low kick but Sturtsil moves his leg out of the way.
Vega clinches up with Sturtsil and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Sturtsil.
Vega gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sturtsil.
Vega lands an elbow just above Sturtsil 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vega misses with some punches.
Sturtsil 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 looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vega taking a breather.
Vega lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sturtsil backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sturtsil is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vega is defending well for now.
Sturtsil 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.
Sturtsil wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vega lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Vega dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sturtsil misses with a takedown
and Vega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sturtsil avoids the body shot from Vega.
Sturtsil shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vega pinned against the cage. Vega gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sturtsil on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sturtsil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vega.
Vega cracks Sturtsil with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sturtsil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vega.
Vega cracks a nice hook into Sturtsil's ribs.
Sturtsil shoots in for a takedown but Vega shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Steve Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deangelo Sturtsil.
Vega misses with the combination.
Vega thows a body shot but no joy.
Vega tests Sturtsil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sturtsil's head backwards.
Sturtsil misses with a takedown attempt
and Vega counters with a stiff right hand.
Sturtsil is rocked!
Sturtsil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sturtsil looks up at the clock. Bad move! Vega lands a right hand from hell, dropping Sturtsil. Vega pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Vega!
A victorious Steve Vega thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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