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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between El Chupacabra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reico Vanlaque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reico Vanlaque has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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174 cm
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155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, El Chupacabra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reico Vanlaque!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chupacabra throws a hook but Vanlaque blocks it.
Chupacabra misses the shot to the body.
Chupacabra misses with a wild body shot.
Vanlaque shoots in but no luck this time.
Chupacabra misses with a looping left.
Vanlaque feints and as Chupacabra raises his hands in defense, Vanlaque changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vanlaque advances position into side control!
Vanlaque works to advance to full mount. Chupacabra defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Vanlaque prevents Chupacabra from getting the reversal.
Vanlaque looking to secure an arm triangle but Chupacabra defends it well.
Vanlaque fails to move to back control.
Vanlaque swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Chupacabra is now in Vanlaque's guard. A big mistake from Vanlaque there, giving up the dominant position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanlaque is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chupacabra wants to control from the top but Vanlaque keeps moving.
Chupacabra wants to get up but he can't break Vanlaque's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chupacabra looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vanlaque working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chupacabra has passed into half guard!
Vanlaque is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chupacabra jumps into side control!
That's two 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.
Chupacabra trying to control the action but Vanlaque is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chupacabra stands up.
Vanlaque fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vanlaque shoots in and drives through. Chupacabra sprawls well.
El Chupacabra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reico Vanlaque.
Vanlaque takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vanlaque looks gassed!
Chupacabra thuds his right hand into Vanlaque's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chupacabra throws a body punch but Vanlaque moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chupacabra looks to score with a jab to the body but Vanlaque is just out of range.
Chupacabra is looking to score with low kicks.
Vanlaque shoots in for a double leg but Chupacabra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chupacabra drops Vanlaque with a right and a left! Chupacabra comes rushing in but Vanlaque regains his composure and manages to keep Chupacabra in guard.
Vanlaque is rocked!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vanlaque looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vanlaque throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chupacabra escapes and throws Vanlaque's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Vanlaque tries to bench press Chupacabra off him but Chupacabra keeps the position.
Chupacabra controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanlaque tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chupacabra is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Chupacabra dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vanlaque slips a straight right by Chupacabra.
Vanlaque looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vanlaque shoots in and drives through. Chupacabra sprawls well.
Chupacabra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vanlaque closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chupacabra circles away.
Reico Vanlaque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - Chupacabra coming out on top.
Vanlaque closes the distance and clinches up with Chupacabra, looking for a takedown. Vanlaque pushes Chupacabra against the cage but Chupacabra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
El Chupacabra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reico Vanlaque.
Vanlaque slips a straight right by Chupacabra.
Vanlaque is breathing heavily.
Vanlaque shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chupacabra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vanlaque at a distance.
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!
Chupacabra stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chupacabra lands a nice hook to Vanlaque's body. Vanlaque takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chupacabra cracks the inside of Vanlaque's front leg.
Chupacabra scores with a hook to the body. Vanlaque takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chupacabra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vanlaque can do to turn this around?
Chupacabra throws an overhand right that lands on Vanlaque's shoulder, as Vanlaque tries to avoid the shot.
Chupacabra throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vanlaque stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chupacabra throws an overhand right that lands on Vanlaque's shoulder, as Vanlaque tries to avoid the shot.
El Chupacabra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chupacabra throws out a loose jab but Vanlaque uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vanlaque shoots in but Chupacabra avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vanlaque shoots for a double leg takedown but Chupacabra sprawls well. He's pushed Vanlaque's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good shot there by Chupacabra.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chupacabra lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chupacabra missing with a left hand there. Vanlaque was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vanlaque shoots in but Chupacabra avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vanlaque dodges the punch combination from Chupacabra.
Chupacabra connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vanlaque. Vanlaque circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vanlaque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chupacabra.
Chupacabra connects with a looping right hand.
Chupacabra rushes Vanlaque and presses him up against the cage.
Chupacabra gets underhooks to prevent Vanlaque's takedown attempt.
Chupacabra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chupacabra displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vanlaque up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chupacabra is trying to break the clinch but Vanlaque has him pressed against the cage.
Chupacabra wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chupacabra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chupacabra.
Chupacabra pushes Vanlaque back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chupacabra lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chupacabra works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chupacabra has Vanlaque pressed against the cage.
Vanlaque drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chupacabra gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chupacabra leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Chupacabra dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Chupacabra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vanlaque moves out of range as Chupacabra strikes.
Chupacabra throws a right and a left that Vanlaque avoids nicely.
Chupacabra has closed the distance and engaged Vanlaque in a clinch.
Chupacabra avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Chupacabra for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Chupacabra presses Vanlaque against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vanlaque tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chupacabra just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vanlaque fails to pull guard.
Vanlaque tries for a takedown but Chupacabra manages to get underhooks.
El Chupacabra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reico Vanlaque.
Vanlaque takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by El Chupacabra.
Vanlaque fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vanlaque shoots for a double leg takedown but Chupacabra sprawls well. He's pushed Vanlaque's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chupacabra throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chupacabra is looking to chop away at Vanlaque's legs.
Chupacabra lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chupacabra feints and then cracks Vanlaque's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vanlaque down.
Vanlaque blocks a jab.
Chupacabra thuds his right hand into Vanlaque's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chupacabra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vanlaque looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chupacabra misses the jab.
Chupacabra cracks Vanlaque with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chupacabra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chupacabra's corner calls for a 1-2. Chupacabra obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vanlaque looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chupacabra is fending him off so far but Vanlaque persists. Nope, Chupacabra circles away and we're back to standing.
Chupacabra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vanlaque sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vanlaque ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chupacabra has managed to clinch.
Chupacabra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vanlaque fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chupacabra throws a jab but it's blocked by Vanlaque.
Chupacabra just misses with a punch to the body.
Vanlaque gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vanlaque shoots in and drives through. Chupacabra sprawls well.
Chupacabra throws a hook to the side of Vanlaque's head but Vanlaque sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from Chupacabra.
Chupacabra motions for Vanlaque to come forward. Chupacabra throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
El Chupacabra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chupacabra darts in and clinches Vanlaque up against the cage.
Good body shot from Chupacabra.
Chupacabra dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vanlaque fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Chupacabra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chupacabra 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:25
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... El Chupacabra!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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