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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius De Jesus Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Wanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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139 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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143 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius De Jesus Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Wanaka!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Wanaka. That's going to slow De Jesus Vieira down.
De Jesus Vieira avoids a kick to the body.
De Jesus Vieira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wanaka looks to throw the jab but De Jesus Vieira is out of range.
Wanaka lands a slapping body shot.
De Jesus Vieira blocks a head kick by Wanaka.
Wanaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Jesus Vieira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
De Jesus Vieira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A left and a right from Wanaka both land. Nice combination.
Wanaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Jesus Vieira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Wanaka.
Wanaka lands a glancing blow to the side of De Jesus Vieira's head.
De Jesus Vieira slips under a jab from Wanaka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanaka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wanaka.
A cross from Wanaka lands.
Wanaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Jimmy Wanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wanaka scores with a head kick.
Wanaka throws a head kick that half lands.
Wanaka misses with a double jab.
De Jesus Vieira attempts a counter takedown but Wanaka avoids it well and moves away.
Wanaka connects with a high kick.
Wanaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Jesus Vieira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wanaka throws a head kick that misses.
Wanaka throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Jesus Vieira avoids the body shot from Wanaka.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wanaka.
Wanaka cracks a nice hook into De Jesus Vieira's ribs.
Wanaka throws a looping overhand right but De Jesus Vieira ducks down to avoid it.
Wanaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wanaka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wanaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wanaka throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and De Jesus Vieira counters with a single leg into guard. Wanaka didn't expect that.
Wanaka wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and De Jesus Vieira manages to pass to side control.
Wanaka is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanaka looking for submissions off his back.
Wanaka is trying to get back to full guard.
De Jesus Vieira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wanaka on the ground.
De Jesus Vieira stops Wanaka from getting back to his feet.
Wanaka has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but De Jesus Vieira is on him like a limpet, forcing Wanaka back against the cage.
De Jesus Vieira keeps control of Wanaka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wanaka can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanaka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wanaka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Jesus Vieira has him pressed against the cage.
Wanaka prevents the takedown attempt.
De Jesus Vieira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wanaka's efforts to push away.
De Jesus Vieira keeps control of Wanaka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
De Jesus Vieira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wanaka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius De Jesus Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wanaka wants to break free but De Jesus Vieira has control.
De Jesus Vieira tries for a takedown. No joy.
A frustrated look appears on Wanaka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wanaka wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Wanaka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
De Jesus Vieira 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.
Wanaka lands a leg kick that knocks De Jesus Vieira off balance momentarily.
De Jesus Vieira blocks a leg kick.
De Jesus Vieira tries to counter with a takedown but Wanaka is quick to defend against it.
Wanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wanaka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wanaka wants to land a leg kick but De Jesus Vieira is out of range.
Wanaka connects with a high kick.
Wanaka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Jesus Vieira has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wanaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanaka delivers a nice body kick.
Wanaka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of De Jesus Vieira's head.
Wanaka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but De Jesus Vieira is just out of range.
De Jesus Vieira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wanaka.
Wanaka misses with a head kick.
De Jesus Vieira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wanaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Jesus Vieira drops his hands momentarily and Wanaka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wanaka tries a head kick but it misses.
De Jesus Vieira tries to counter with a takedown but Wanaka is quick to defend against it.
Wanaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Jesus Vieira.
De Jesus Vieira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wanaka.
De Jesus Vieira tries to counter with a takedown but Wanaka is quick to defend against it.
Wanaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wanaka throws a sloppy head kick
and De Jesus Vieira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wanaka!
Wanaka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanaka wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Wanaka is trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wanaka wants to get back to his feet but De Jesus Vieira drags him back down.
De Jesus Vieira decides to stand back up. De Jesus Vieira steps back and let's Wanaka get back to his feet.
Wanaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Jesus Vieira counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
De Jesus Vieira gets to his feet. Wanaka looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wanaka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Jesus Vieira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanaka misses with a head kick.
De Jesus Vieira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but De Jesus Vieira is just out of range.
Wanaka lands a high kick!
Wanaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wanaka tries to work over De Jesus Vieira's front leg with a kick but De Jesus Vieira checks it.
Wanaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wanaka is breathing heavily.
De Jesus Vieira blocks a head kick by Wanaka.
Wanaka connects with a right hand. De Jesus Vieira shakes it off.
Wanaka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Jesus Vieira is out of range.
De Jesus Vieira feinted with a counter takedown.
Wanaka swings widly with a right hand
and De Jesus Vieira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wanaka's guard.
Wanaka wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and De Jesus Vieira manages to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Jesus Vieira stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Jesus Vieira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wanaka misses with a hook. De Jesus Vieira ducked under it nicely.
Wanaka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Jesus Vieira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wanaka sprawls and moves away.
Wanaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wanaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Jesus Vieira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wanaka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Jesus Vieira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wanaka won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Wanaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! De Jesus Vieira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wanaka throws a head kick that misses.
De Jesus Vieira feinted with a counter takedown.
De Jesus Vieira defending well as Wanaka loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick from Wanaka lands but De Jesus Vieira takes it in his stride.
Wanaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
De Jesus Vieira checks a low kick from Wanaka.
De Jesus Vieira attempts a counter takedown but Wanaka avoids it well and moves away.
Wanaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wanaka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Wanaka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - Wanaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Jesus Vieira attempts a counter takedown but Wanaka avoids it well and moves away.
Wanaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Jesus Vieira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wanaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Jesus Vieira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wanaka's guard.
Wanaka wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and De Jesus Vieira manages to pass to side control.
Wanaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Jesus Vieira stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Wanaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Wanaka misses with a shot to the body
and De Jesus Vieira counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wanaka is working an open guard so De Jesus Vieira takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wanaka throws a leg kick
and De Jesus Vieira counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wanaka is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and De Jesus Vieira dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wanaka is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Jesus Vieira decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A head kick by Wanaka misses
and De Jesus Vieira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wanaka!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Jesus Vieira has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
De Jesus Vieira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Jesus Vieira takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wanaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wanaka.
De Jesus Vieira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wanaka sprawls and moves away.
De Jesus Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Wanaka.
Jimmy Wanaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wanaka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Jesus Vieira tries to counter with a takedown but Wanaka is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Jesus Vieira avoids the body shot from Wanaka.
De Jesus Vieira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wanaka throws a lazy head kick
and De Jesus Vieira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Jesus Vieira.
Wanaka wants to get back to his feet but De Jesus Vieira passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Jesus Vieira decides to stand and escape the position.
Wanaka throws a leg kick
and De Jesus Vieira counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
De Jesus Vieira postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Wanaka to stand up.
Vinicius De Jesus Vieira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wanaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Wanaka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but De Jesus Vieira is just out of range.
De Jesus Vieira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Jesus Vieira was well out of range. Poor timing from Wanaka.
De Jesus Vieira tries to counter with a takedown but Wanaka is quick to defend against it.
Wanaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wanaka has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as De Jesus Vieira is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wanaka connects with a single shot there.
Wanaka scores with a jab. De Jesus Vieira acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jimmy Wanaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wanaka cracks De Jesus Vieira with a good jab.
Wanaka lands a head kick. De Jesus Vieira smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
De Jesus Vieira blocks a head kick by Wanaka.
De Jesus Vieira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wanaka misses with a body kick.
De Jesus Vieira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wanaka sprawls and moves away.
Wanaka feints and then cracks De Jesus Vieira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Jesus Vieira down.
Vinicius De Jesus Vieira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some bone on bone action there as De Jesus Vieira checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Jesus Vieira tries to counter with a takedown but Wanaka is quick to defend against it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy Wanaka.
I've got Wanaka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Wanaka!
After the fight, Jimmy Wanaka was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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