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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Escobar De Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaq ONeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 cm
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244 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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215 cm
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254 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Escobar De Vega! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaq ONeil! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! De Vega throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. De Vega lands a leg kick that knocks ONeil off balance momentarily. ONeil thuds a left hand into De Vega's body. De Vega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on ONeil. That did some damage! De Vega misses with a body shot.
ONeil gets caught flat footed, as De Vega shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Our spies down at at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID260K) inform us that ONeil has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? ONeil wants to sweep here but De Vega controlling him for the moment. De Vega trying to control the position from guard on top but ONeil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. De Vega postures up in ONeil's guard and throws a big left but ONeil blocks it. De Vega missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. De Vega controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. De Vega avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. ONeil is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. De Vega is looking to work some ground and pound but ONeil has wrist control. ONeil is pulling down on De Vega's head to control his posture. De Vega throwing strikes but missing. De Vega stopping the sweep attempt from ONeil. ONeil working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. ONeil takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two 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. Thud! ouch! good body kick from De Vega - that will leave a mark!
De Vega fails with a takedown attempt. ONeil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Vega was well out of range. Poor timing from ONeil. De Vega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ONeil looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. ONeil avoids the body shot from De Vega.
ONeil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Vega sees it coming and avoids it easily. De Vega lands a nice looking kick to the body. ONeil takes a step back to recover. De Vega is looking to chop away at ONeil's legs. ONeil changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. ONeil looks to land a right hand but De Vega moved out of range. De Vega scores with a head kick. ONeil tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. ONeil swinging wildly here.
ONeil wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. De Vega checks a low kick from ONeil. Horrible takedown attempt by De Vega or perhaps it was just good defense by ONeil, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round. ONeil on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Vega. De Vega obviously looking to wear him down.
ONeil moves out of range of the body kick from De Vega.
A jab from ONeil misses. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Vega. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Escobar De Vega. That's going to take a lot out of him. De Vega misses with a head kick.
ONeil looks to throw the jab but De Vega is out of range. De Vega throws a quick inside leg kick. ONeil throws a body punch but De Vega moves out of range. ONeil stuffs the takedown attempt from De Vega. De Vega gets slowly back to his feet. De Vega ducks under a wild hook from ONeil. De Vega throws a hook but ONeil avoids it easily. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from ONeil. ONeil blocks a jab. ONeil looks like he wants to counter punch here. De Vega throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. De Vega fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but ONeil avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Good shot there by ONeil. Jab by De Vega. ONeil misses with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! ONeil checks a leg kick. ONeil only half commits to the counter leg kick. ONeil throws a body shot but no joy. De Vega was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. De Vega throws a lazy right hand but ONeil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. De Vega walks into a left hand. De Vega stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Nice defenses there by De Vega. ONeil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Vega. ONeil throws a series of punches but De Vega avoids them all with ease. De Vega lets loose with a powerful body kick. ONeil will feel that in the morning. ONeil blocks a head kick by De Vega.
A telegraphed right hand from De Vega misses the target. ONeil throws a shot from downtown. De Vega moves away and avoids it. ONeil darts in looking for a takedown but De Vega gets double underhooks and turns ONeil into the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Escobar De Vega dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
De Vega gets a takedown into half guard. ONeil trying to hold on to De Vega's head to control him but De Vega postures up.
De Vega takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. De Vega trying to pass the guard but ONeil defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De Vega is trying to control the action in half guard but ONeil is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. De Vega is sneakily working for an arm triangle but ONeil sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. De Vega misses with a head shot. ONeil uses the momentum to regain guard. De Vega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that ONeil can do to turn this around? De Vega scoring with punches to the head and body. De Vega cracks ONeil with a solid left hand. De Vega connects with a couple of short punches. ONeil wants to get back to his feet but De Vega is in a dominant position and won't allow it. ONeil controls De Vega momentarily but De Vega frees himself. De Vega connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. De Vega is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. De Vega might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. De Vega trying to control but ONeil is working from the bottom. ONeil is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. ONeil wants to sweep but no luck. Escobar De Vega overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. De Vega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. ONeil swivels though and keeps the full guard. De Vega with a flurry of punches that miss. ONeil looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. ONeil throws an overhand right that lands on De Vega's shoulder, as De Vega tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. ONeil throws a shot from downtown. De Vega moves away and avoids it. De Vega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
ONeil misses with an attempted mid kick.
ONeil takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
ONeil defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Vega. De Vega throws a sloppy head kick and ONeil moves out of range easily. ONeil doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. ONeil throws a right and a left that both miss. De Vega misses with a wild body shot. ONeil has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from De Vega. ONeil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Vega.
ONeil scores with a shot to the body.
De Vega tries a head kick but it misses.
De Vega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. ONeil cracks De Vega with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. De Vega throws a head kick that misses. ONeil misses with a hook. De Vega ducked under it nicely. De Vega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from ONeil. ONeil lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. ONeil moves out of range of the body kick from De Vega.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. ONeil throws a half hearted mid kick. De Vega throwing a counter right hand but ONeil manages to avoid it. ONeil stuffs the takedown attempt from De Vega. De Vega gets slowly back to his feet. ONeil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Vega. De Vega lands a front kick. ONeil staying out of range there. De Vega throws a leg kick which misses ONeil's front leg but catches the back leg as ONeil tries to avoid it. ONeil avoids the head kick by De Vega.
De Vega slips under a jab. ONeil misses with a straight right. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts ONeil, as that shot connected.
De Vega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
ONeil keeps De Vega at a distance using the push kick. De Vega thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on ONeil if he has to take too many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Vega. ONeil does a little dance to reset his feet. De Vega misses the jab. ONeil follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. De Vega tried to score with a low kick but ONeil checks it. ONeil blocks the body kick.
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 Escobar De Vega will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
ONeil lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Vega at a distance.
De Vega throws a good cross that connects.
De Vega throws a body kick that misses. De Vega slips a jab and a cross from ONeil.
De Vega shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. ONeil looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. De Vega missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. De Vega postures up in ONeil's guard and throws a big left but ONeil blocks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De Vega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. ONeil swivels though and keeps the full guard. ONeil working for a triangle but De Vega defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. ONeil looking to sweep here. No luck so far. De Vega chips away with some ground and pound. De Vega lands a couple of elbows. De Vega trying to control but ONeil is working from the bottom. ONeil wants to stand up but De Vega is controlling him. De Vega chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. De Vega missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. ONeil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Vega. De Vega won't allow ONeil to sweep him here. ONeil pulls De Vega in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. De Vega wants to clinch up but ONeil keeps it at a distance. Good standup being displayed there by ONeil as he connects with a hook. De Vega takes a shot right to the bread basket. ONeil fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Vega has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. ONeil jabbing away but nothing is landing. ONeil takes a swing at De Vega's ribcage but misses. ONeil throws a nice looking combination but De Vega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. ONeil throws a nice looking combination but De Vega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. De Vega wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A low kick from De Vega misses and ONeil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Shaq ONeil seems to be getting the better of the standup. De Vega misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. ONeil misses with a straight left. De Vega misses the shot to the body. De Vega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from ONeil. De Vega cracks the inside of ONeil's front leg. ONeil tries to move into range but De Vega moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. ONeil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Vega was well out of range. Poor timing from ONeil. De Vega cracks ONeil with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. De Vega throws a jab when ONeil was well out of range. Shaq ONeil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Escobar De Vega is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. ONeil drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. De Vega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as ONeil throws out the jab. De Vega throws a body shot but no joy. De Vega misses with a head kick.
ONeil swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Thud! ouch! good body kick from De Vega - that will leave a mark!
De Vega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Vega goes for a high kick. It partially lands. An inside leg kick from ONeil misses. De Vega appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. De Vega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. ONeil connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A telegraphed right hand from ONeil misses the target. De Vega is looking to counter with a body kick. Donk. De Vega catches ONeil right on the button with a cross. ONeil tries to work over De Vega's front leg with a kick but De Vega checks it. De Vega shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. ONeil doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
ONeil trying to control the position.
ONeil is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
ONeil has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Vega can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. De Vega slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Escobar De Vega. Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Vega, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Escobar De Vega! Our winner, Escobar De Vega, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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