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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Vang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joshua Vang has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Vang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rocky Mayweather!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather throws a sloppy head kick
and Vang counters by moving into the clinch.
Vang looking for a takedown.
Mayweather pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vang throws a sloppy head kick and Mayweather moves out of range easily.
Vang feints and as Mayweather raises his hands in defense, Vang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mayweather is trying to keep Vang in close.
Vang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vang throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vang lands a couple of digs.
Vang postures up in Mayweather's guard and throws a big left but Mayweather blocks it.
Vang postures up and lands a big shot to Mayweather's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather is trying to hold Vang in close to prevent damage but Vang has managed to pass into half guard.
Mayweather looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mayweather blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vang.
Mayweather avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vang.
Vang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mayweather wants to get back to his feet.
Mayweather looks winded!
Vang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vang seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mayweather missing with punches from the bottom.
Vang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mayweather pinned against the cage. Mayweather gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Mayweather slams his shin into Vang's torso.
Vang fails to land the takedown.
Mayweather changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Vang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayweather closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vang did well to prevent Mayweather getting side control.
Mayweather prevents Vang from improving his position.
Vang gets full guard.
Mayweather tries to free his leg and advance position but Vang is retaining full guard.
Vang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mayweather won't allow Vang to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather postures up.
Vang is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mayweather is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vang has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mayweather is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Mayweather pulls Vang into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vang lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mayweather has his foot on Vang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vang works his way back into a safe position though.
Vang throws a big right hand that misses.
Vang chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayweather working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vang.
Vang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Vang dominated that round.
That's time! Vang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vang shoots in for a takedown but Mayweather shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mayweather stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mayweather wants it to stay on the feet.
Mayweather rushes Vang and presses him up against the cage.
Vang working hard to break the clinch.
Vang ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vang no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vang wants to stand up but Mayweather is controlling him.
Vang has control of Mayweather's left arm, preventing Mayweather from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mayweather manages to get himself to full guard.
Mayweather is breathing heavily.
Mayweather preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mayweather working a defensive guard here.
Vang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vang landing some decent shots from guard.
Vang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vang throws a strike but Mayweather rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vang is controlling Mayweather's posture.
Vang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mayweather puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vang pushes Mayweather off looking to stand but Mayweather dives back in and keeps control.
Vang makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rocky Mayweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mayweather takes a shot to the head.
Vang lands a shoulder strike.
Vang can't break the clinch.
Mayweather decides to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayweather working a defensive guard here.
Vang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayweather can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vang is controlling him.
Vang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mayweather wants to stand up but Vang is controlling him.
Vang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mayweather works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vang fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Vang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mayweather pushes Vang up against the cage in a clinch.
Vang jumps guard and drags Mayweather to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mayweather preventing the sweep.
Vang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mayweather wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vang content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Vang dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Mayweather closes the distance and clinches.
Mayweather pulls guard successfully.
Vang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vang lands a couple of elbows.
Vang with a nice head shot there.
Vang working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayweather has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mayweather takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vang lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vang has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vang throws a strike but Mayweather rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vang has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mayweather off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Vang lands a jab to Mayweather's midsection.
Mayweather stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mayweather wants it to stay on the feet.
Mayweather gets a double leg takedown into Vang's guard.
Mayweather preventing the sweep.
Vang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vang scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vang shoots in for a double leg but Mayweather sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mayweather misses with a looping right.
Mayweather swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vang is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mayweather's half guard.
Nice strikes from Vang there.
Mayweather tries to get to full guard but Vang has control of the leg.
Vang lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vang working the head and body with strikes.
Mayweather is looking to control Vang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mayweather avoid being mounted?
Vang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vang working the head and body with strikes.
Vang drops an elbow to the side of Mayweather's head.
Mayweather is trying to stand up here but Vang is controlling him well.
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.
Vang is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mayweather trying to control but Vang postures up.
Mayweather blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vang.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vang winds up and cracks Mayweather with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mayweather, pushing him back against the cage.
Mayweather pulls guard effortlessly.
Rocky Mayweather has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joshua Vang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mayweather is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vang is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joshua Vang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vang, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Vang!
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energy
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