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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vyacheslav Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vyacheslav Datsik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datsik tries to clinch but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt - Datsik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Datsik scores with the left hand. Lopez knows he should have avoided that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Datsik.
Vyacheslav Datsik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lopez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Datsik swivels and escapes.
Datsik throws a head kick that misses.
Lopez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lopez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Datsik doesn't manage to clinch there - Lopez circles away.
Datsik blocks the body kick.
Datsik throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lopez's head.
Lopez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Datsik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lopez.
Datsik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
Datsik connects with a single shot there.
Lopez closes the distance and clinches up with Datsik, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes Datsik against the cage but Datsik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vyacheslav Datsik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Lopez.
Lopez closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez tries to pull guard but Datsik won't allow it.
Datsik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lopez has him pressed against the cage.
Lopez keeps control of Datsik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Datsik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lopez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Datsik is trying to break free.
Lopez has had enough of the clinch but Datsik keeps him there for the moment.
Datsik with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Dante Lopez has been cut.
Datsik lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lopez looks gassed!
Datsik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Datsik throws a nice inside leg kick.
Datsik scoring well with a low kick there.
Datsik scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Datsik is looking to clinch but Lopez is avoiding it.
Lopez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Datsik tries to clinch
and Lopez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Datsik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Datsik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lopez has him pressed against the cage.
Datsik manages to break the clinch.
Lopez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik tries to clinch but Lopez moves away
and Lopez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Datsik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Datsik throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lopez's head.
Datsik connects with a solid leg kick.
Datsik throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Datsik tries to clinch up.
Datsik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Datsik scores with a head kick.
Datsik throws a nice head kick!
Datsik scores with a leg kick.
Datsik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Datsik wants to clinch
and Lopez moves into the clinch.
Datsik tries to break the clinch but Lopez is controlling the position.
Datsik misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vyacheslav Datsik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Datsik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lopez. That did some damage!
Datsik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Datsik lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Datsik plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Datsik catches Lopez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Datsik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lopez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Datsik tries to clinch but Lopez moves out of range.
Datsik lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lopez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Datsik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Datsik. That's going to slow Lopez down.
Lopez keeps the fight on the outside.
Datsik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lopez's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Datsik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Datsik scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Datsik - just one landing.
Datsik throws a head kick that Lopez semi-blocks.
Datsik lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Datsik does it's job there.
Lopez swats away the attempt to clinch by Datsik.
Datsik is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lopez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Datsik scoring well with a low kick there.
Datsik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Datsik fails to land with a series of punches.
Datsik has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyacheslav Datsik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dante Lopez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lopez is looking to clinch.
Datsik lands a with a good body shot.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Datsik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lopez wants to clinch.
Datsik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lopez at a distance.
Datsik darts in trying to clinch
and Lopez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lopez goes for a takedown attempt but Datsik pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
Datsik tries to clinch but Lopez moves out of range.
Datsik goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Datsik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lopez. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik instigates a clinch.
Datsik has had enough of the clinch but Lopez keeps him there for the moment.
A knee to the head by Datsik.
Datsik breaks from the clinch.
Datsik scores with a leg kick.
Lopez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Datsik. Datsik obviously looking to wear him down.
Lopez swats away the attempt to clinch by Datsik.
Datsik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Datsik throws a quick inside leg kick.
Datsik throws a one two combo.
Datsik tries to clinch up.
Vyacheslav Datsik is winning the standup battle so far.
Datsik tries to clinch but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Datsik can pounce on him.
Datsik clinches but Lopez breaks the clinch
and Lopez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez prevents Datsik from standing back up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Datsik trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lopez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Datsik moves in looking to clinch but Lopez pushes him off.
Datsik is looking to slow Lopez down with leg kicks.
Datsik clinches up against the cage.
Datsik tries a knee to the head but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Datsik clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Datsik holding both Lopez 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik is trapped and Lopez is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Datsik controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Datsik controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lopez misses with punches from the back.
Datsik trying to get back to his feet but Lopez is in full control for now.
Lopez controls the position.
Datsik is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vyacheslav Datsik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dante Lopez's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A head kick from Datsik lands but Lopez takes it in his stride.
Lopez misses with a shot to the body
and Datsik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Datsik tries to clinch but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Datsik.
Datsik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Datsik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lopez misses with the combination.
Datsik has Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Datsik breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Datsik.
Datsik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lopez has time to react.
Lopez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Datsik.
Lopez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Datsik is looking to clinch but Lopez is avoiding it.
Datsik scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lopez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick from Datsik lands but Lopez takes it in his stride.
Datsik tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Datsik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lopez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Datsik tries to clinch up.
Datsik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Datsik swats away the attempt to clinch by Lopez.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Datsik.
Datsik lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Datsik.
A nice inside leg kick there by Datsik. That's going to slow Lopez down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik tests Lopez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Datsik misses with a head kick.
Datsik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice jab there from Datsik.
Vyacheslav Datsik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Datsik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Datsik dips to his left and cracks Lopez with an uppercut!
Lopez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Datsik tries to clinch up but Lopez circles away and keeps his distance.
Lopez looks to land a combination but Datsik avoids it well.
Lopez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Datsik tries to clinch
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Datsik lands an overhand right.
Lopez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Datsik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik lands a head kick!
Datsik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Datsik moves in looking to clinch but Lopez pushes him off.
Lopez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Datsik.
Datsik wants to clinch up but Lopez keeps it at a distance.
Datsik has Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Lopez prevents Datsik from breaking the clinch.
Lopez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Datsik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Datsik wants to break free but Lopez has control.
Datsik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Datsik scores with a sloppy right hand. Lopez should have avoided that one.
Datsik throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick from Datsik lands but Lopez takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik scores with a kick to the body.
Datsik scores with a leg kick.
A cross from Datsik lands.
Datsik thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lopez if he has to take too many more of those.
The fight stays on the outside here - Datsik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Datsik. That's going to slow Lopez down.
Datsik tries to clinch but Lopez is having none of it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Datsik.
Datsik is looking to clinch but Lopez is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Datsik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Datsik throws a nice head kick!
Dante Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vyacheslav Datsik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slapping leg kick lands for Datsik.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vyacheslav Datsik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Datsik, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vyacheslav Datsik!
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energy
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hype
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