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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Suporn Red Gym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Vronsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Red Gym comes into the arena with It's a long road blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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178 cm
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189 lbs
29 - 23 - 1 |
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181 cm
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200 lbs
36 - 23 - 2 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
29 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Suporn Red Gym! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
36 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Vronsky! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vronsky doesn't succeed with the takedown and Red Gym counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Vronsky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Red Gym changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Horrible takedown attempt by Red Gym or perhaps it was just good defense by Vronsky, which made it look bad. Vronsky misses with a body shot.
Red Gym tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vronsky defends well and Red Gym ends up having to push Vronsky into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Vronsky misses with a straight right. Red Gym drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vronsky sprawls and moves away. Red Gym misses with a straight right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vronsky doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Red Gym slips under a jab. Red Gym drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vronsky sprawls and moves away. Vronsky throws a hook but Red Gym avoids it easily. Red Gym defending well as Vronsky loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Red Gym misses with a wild body shot. Red Gym dives in and grabs Vronsky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vronsky pushes down on Red Gym's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suporn Red Gym. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vronsky shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Red Gym is trying to defend but Vronsky finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Vronsky is trying to control. Red Gym wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vronsky throwing shots but Red Gym is blocking nicely. Vronsky wants to pass the guard but Red Gym is defending well. Red Gym makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Red Gym. Red Gym 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vronsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Red Gym works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Vronsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Vronsky won't allow Red Gym to sweep him here. Red Gym is pulling down on Vronsky's head. It's preventing any offense from Vronsky, at least for the moment. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vronsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Red Gym misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vronsky.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Red Gym misses with a hook. Vronsky ducked under it nicely. Red Gym ducks right into an uppercut from Vronsky. Vronsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Red Gym looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vronsky is one step ahead there. Vronsky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Red Gym's head. Vronsky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Red Gym swivels though and keeps the full guard. Vronsky looking to sit in guard and control but Red Gym gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Red Gym throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Red Gym throwing strikes but missing. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Red Gym accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Vronsky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Vronsky wants to pass the guard but Red Gym is defending well. Vronsky lands with a punch from half guard. Vronsky looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. 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. Vronsky connects with a nice short shot to Red Gym's temple. Red Gym is controlling Vronsky's position as best he can from this difficult position. Vronsky wants to free his trapped foot but Red Gym is holding on for dear life with his legs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Vronsky dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vronsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Red Gym was well out of range. Poor timing from Vronsky. Red Gym attempts a counter takedown but Vronsky avoids it well and moves away. A punch lands to the side of Vronsky 's head but he takes it in his stride. Vronsky dives in for a single leg takedown but Red Gym sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Red Gym changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Red Gym's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vronsky connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Red Gym scrambles back to his feet. Vronsky connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Red Gym momentarily.
Red Gym moves out of range of the strikes. Michael Vronsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vronsky throws an overhand right that lands on Red Gym's shoulder, as Red Gym tries to avoid the shot. Red Gym tries to counter with a takedown but Vronsky is quick to defend against it. Michael Vronsky seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nice defenses there by Red Gym. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Red Gym moves out of range of the strikes. Red Gym half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Red Gym is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vronsky. Vronsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Red Gym steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vronsky.
That's one minute gone in the round. Red Gym misses with a straight right. Red Gym blocks a jab. Red Gym looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Red Gym slips a jab from Vronsky. Vronsky goes for a double leg but Red Gym avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Red Gym continues to drive forward. Red Gym fails with the takedown and Vronsky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Red Gym gets full guard. Red Gym keeping moving, preventing Vronsky from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Red Gym bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vronsky's guard. Red Gym looking to sit in guard and control but Vronsky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Vronsky passes Red Gym's right leg, so he's now in half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Red Gym has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vronsky is working away from the top position though. Vronsky with the ground and pound but Red Gym uses the opportunity to regain guard. Vronsky preventing the sweep. Red Gym working a defensive guard here.
Vronsky distracts Red Gym with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Red Gym keeping moving, preventing Vronsky from controlling successfully. Vronsky stops Red Gym from standing up. Red Gym wants to sweep here but Vronsky controlling him for the moment. Vronsky postures up.
Vronsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Red Gym is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Vronsky looking to pass the guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Vronsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Red Gym is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Vronsky misses with a left hand and Red Gym counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Red Gym not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Vronsky is not content to let Red Gym control the position. Vronsky avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Red Gym. Vronsky avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Red Gym. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Red Gym lands a nice short elbow. Vronsky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Vronsky regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Red Gym. Vronsky wants to sweep but no luck. Red Gym postures up in Vronsky's guard and throws a big left but Vronsky blocks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Vronsky will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Red Gym throws a hook but Vronsky avoids it easily. Red Gym throws a jab but it's blocked by Vronsky. A slow jab from Vronsky misses its intended target. Vronsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Red Gym. Red Gym slips under a jab. Red Gym drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vronsky sprawls and moves away. Red Gym looks to score with a jab to the body but Vronsky is just out of range. Vronsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Vronsky feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Vronsky wants to control from the top but Red Gym keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vronsky controlling from the top position. Red Gym manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vronsky manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vronsky working a defensive guard here.
Red Gym content to stall in guard here. Vronsky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Red Gym working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Red Gym working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Vronsky has his hands on Red Gym's head, controlling the position. Suporn Red Gym has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Red Gym forces his way into half guard. Red Gym looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vronsky with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Ground and pound from Red Gym. Vronsky controlling the position well. Vronsky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Red Gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Red Gym sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vronsky defending well though. Michael Vronsky has got the better of the ground game so far. Red Gym missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Vronsky taking some punishment here, with Red Gym in his half guard. Red Gym not landing any meaningful shots this time. Red Gym sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vronsky defending well though. Vronsky is looking to improve his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Vronsky misses with a straight right. Vronsky moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Vronsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Red Gym moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Red Gym will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Nice shot lands for Red Gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vronsky fails with a takedown attempt. Vronsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Red Gym closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Vronsky connects with the punch. Vronsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Red Gym moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Red Gym loads up on a big right hand but Vronsky slips the punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Vronsky fails with a takedown attempt from distance. A swing and a miss from Vronsky.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Michael Vronsky. Well Vronsky has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Vronsky! A relieved looking Michael Vronsky thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. In defeat, Suporn Red Gym stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back.'.
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