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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vain Celasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mongol Budlung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Budlung's choice of entrance music: Killing Time - Pennywise. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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227 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vain Celasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mongol Budlung!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Celasquez misses with a lunging right hand
and Budlung counters by moving into the clinch.
Celasquez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Budlung fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Budlung has a takedown stuffed.
Celasquez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've been informed that Budlung has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Celasquez misses with a takedown attempt
and Budlung counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Celasquez taking a breather.
Celasquez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Celasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Budlung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Celasquez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Celasquez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Fokai Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Budlung wants to stand and escape but Celasquez is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Celasquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Budlung keeping moving, preventing Celasquez from controlling successfully.
Celasquez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Celasquez won't allow Budlung to get back to his feet.
Budlung pushes Celasquez off and gets back to his feet.
Celasquez looking to score a takedown here. Budlung is defending well but Celasquez drives through and ends up in Budlung's guard.
Celasquez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Budlung avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Celasquez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Celasquez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Celasquez looking to sit in guard and control but Budlung gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Celasquez has his hands on Budlung's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budlung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Budlung stands up over Celasquez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Budlung won't allow Celasquez to sweep him here.
Celasquez has momentary wrist control but Budlung slips an elbow through the middle.
Celasquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Budlung manages to get himself to full guard.
Budlung looking to control.
Celasquez wants to control from the top but Budlung keeps moving.
Celasquez won't allow Budlung to get back to his feet.
Celasquez 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.
That was a close round but I would say that Vain Celasquez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Celasquez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Celasquez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Celasquez working the ground and pound but Budlung is defending the strikes.
Check out the look on Celasquez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Celasquez wants to control but Budlung is keeping him busy.
Celasquez cracks Budlung with a big right hand but Budlung just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budlung misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Budlung is working to avoid the ground and pound but Celasquez connects with a decent elbow.
Budlung managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Celasquez.
Celasquez wants to control but Budlung is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Celasquez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Celasquez misses with the ground and pound.
Budlung tries to improve position but can't.
Celasquez is working Budlung over with some ground and pound from side control.
Budlung is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Celasquez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Celasquez cracks Budlung with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Celasquez 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.
Budlung takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Budlung taking punishment in the form of punches.
It looks like Mongol Budlung has been cut.
Budlung is not content to let Celasquez control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budlung wants to get back to his feet but Celasquez drags him back down.
Celasquez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Budlung is trying to improve his position.
Budlung wants to control but Celasquez postures up.
Celasquez working the ground and pound from side control.
Celasquez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Budlung is avoiding damage well.
Celasquez is chipping away with strikes.
Budlung avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Celasquez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vain Celasquez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mongol Budlung's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Budlung wants to clinch up but Celasquez keeps it at a distance.
Celasquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Budlung manages to avoid it.
Budlung tries to clinch up but Celasquez circles away and keeps his distance.
Celasquez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Budlung counter with a right hand.
A big left from Celasquez misses.
Celasquez misses with a right hand
and Budlung counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Budlung.
Celasquez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Celasquez goes for a takedown attempt but Budlung pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Celasquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vain Celasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Celasquez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Celasquez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Celasquez prevents Budlung from standing back up.
Budlung missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Celasquez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Budlung!
Celasquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Budlung can do to turn this around?
Budlung wants to get back to his feet.
Celasquez lands a couple of good shots and Budlung has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Budlung wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Celasquez is landing with strikes. Budlung can't take much more of this.
Budlung is trapped and Celasquez is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Celasquez is punishing Budlung with some ground and pound.
That has opened up Mongol Budlung's cut even more.
Budlung staying busy and making it hard for Celasquez to control.
Budlung avoids the strikes from Celasquez.
Vain Celasquez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Budlung has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Celasquez.
Budlung wants to control his opponent's hands but Celasquez gets his hands free.
Celasquez keeps control of the position as Budlung tries to break free.
Celasquez trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vain Celasquez clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mongol Budlung's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Celasquez misses with the combination.
Budlung wants to counter with a clinch but Celasquez pushes him away.
Budlung tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Celasquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Celasquez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Budlung displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Celasquez.
Budlung tries to close the distance and clinch up but Celasquez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Budlung looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Celasquez gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budlung regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Celasquez.
Celasquez prevents Budlung from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Celasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Budlung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Celasquez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Budlung's head.
Celasquez postures up in Budlung's guard and throws a big left but Budlung blocks it.
Budlung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Budlung wants to stand and escape but Celasquez is having none of it.
Celasquez throws a big right hand that misses.
Celasquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Budlung wants to sweep but no luck.
Celasquez connects with a couple of short punches.
Celasquez is fighting to break Budlung's control of his arms but Budlung is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Celasquez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Celasquez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Celasquez trying to control but Budlung is working from the bottom.
Celasquez throwing strikes but missing.
Celasquez distracts Budlung with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Budlung is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Celasquez passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vain Celasquez had his way with Mongol Budlung in that round.
The cut man is working on Mongol Budlung's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Celasquez shoots in and drives through. Budlung sprawls well.
Budlung steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Celasquez.
Budlung fails in his attempt to clinch.
Budlung keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Celasquez shoots in and gets a takedown into Budlung's guard.
Celasquez distracts Budlung with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Celasquez throws a strike but Budlung rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Celasquez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Celasquez has a closed guard, preventing Budlung from standing up.
Budlung keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Celasquez's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Celasquez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Budlung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Budlung showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Budlung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Celasquez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Budlung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Budlung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Celasquez pulls Budlung in close to his closed guard and prevents Budlung from doing any damage or advancing position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Celasquez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vain Celasquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two 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.
Celasquez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vain Celasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budlung moves in looking to clinch but Celasquez pushes him off.
Celasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Budlung moves away.
Celasquez misses with a takedown attempt - Budlung sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vain Celasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Celasquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Budlung sprawls well. Budlung wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Celasquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Mongol Budlung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Celasquez shoots for a takedown but Budlung saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Celasquez misses with a shot to the body
and Budlung counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Budlung.
Budlung lands a body shot.
Budlung leaning against his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mongol Budlung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Celasquez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 49:46
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vain Celasquez!
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