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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Algot Uggla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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149 lbs
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169 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Algot Uggla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Vega!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vega tries to land a body kick
and Uggla counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Uggla.
Uggla won't allow Vega to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vega is on top in guard.
Vega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uggla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uggla wants to get back to his feet but Vega is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uggla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Uggla is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vega trying to control but Uggla is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uggla keeping full guard, as Vega tries to pass.
Uggla has control of Vega's left arm, preventing Vega from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uggla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vega can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uggla is keeping the position for now.
Uggla keeping moving, preventing Vega from controlling successfully.
Vega wants to pass the guard but Uggla is keeping the position.
Uggla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Uggla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vega has passed into side control.
Uggla prevents Vega from moving into mount.
Vega is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Uggla has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Uggla gets back to half guard.
Uggla is trying to control but can't.
Vega trying to mount his opponent but Uggla defends it.
Vega seems to be looking for submissions.
Uggla looking for submissions off his back.
Vega is pressing down on Uggla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Uggla is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega is working for a kimura but Uggla is defending it quite comfortably.
Uggla is looking for a sweep. Vega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Uggla is staying active underneath Vega, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vega prevents Uggla from standing back up.
Vega wants to free his trapped foot but Uggla is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Uggla wants to get back to full guard.
Vega trying to mount his opponent but Uggla defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vega is working for a kimura but Uggla is defending it quite comfortably.
Uggla might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Uggla regains full guard. Nicely done.
Uggla is trying to control the position but Vega postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Uggla's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vega passes Uggla's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uggla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Uggla.
Uggla is trying to keep Vega in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Vega dominated that round.
That's time! Uggla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vega throws an overhand right that lands on Uggla's shoulder, as Uggla tries to avoid the shot.
Vega throws the kick towards the body but Uggla avoids it.
Uggla half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Uggla closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Uggla lands in his opponent's guard.
Uggla stopping the sweep attempt from Vega.
Vega keeping full guard, as Uggla tries to pass.
Vega is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uggla looking to sit in guard and control but Vega gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Uggla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vega got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uggla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vega has managed to get both his arms back between Uggla's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uggla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vega is one step ahead there.
Vega looking to pass the guard.
Vega works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Uggla is trying to get back to full guard.
Uggla moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Uggla controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vega slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vega tries to advance to mount but Uggla denies him.
Vega passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Uggla!
Vega looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uggla is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Uggla tries to hold on but Vega postures up.
Vega working for a guillotine from mount but Uggla is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uggla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Uggla sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vega trying to control the action but Uggla is working from the bottom.
Vega wants to pass the guard but Uggla is defending well.
Vega working Uggla over with strikes.
Vega uses his free foot to push down on Uggla's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Uggla.
Uggla tries to hold on but Vega pushes him away.
Uggla working to try and regain half guard.
Vega content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uggla tries to hold on but Vega postures up.
Vega swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Uggla is now in Vega's guard. A big mistake from Vega there, giving up the dominant position!
Uggla trying to control but Vega is working from the bottom.
Vega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vega lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vega forces his way into half guard.
Vega is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Vega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Uggla throws a sloppy body shot
and Vega counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Uggla gets the takedown into side control.
Uggla controlling the position.
Uggla trying to control the action but Vega is working from the bottom.
Vega sneaks back into half guard.
Vega wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Vega is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Uggla's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Uggla's back!
I really don't envy Uggla right now.
Vega is looking for the choke from the back position but Uggla is controlling his hands well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uggla turns into Vega and is now in his guard.
Uggla got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Uggla has managed to get both his arms back between Vega's legs - danger averted.
Uggla wants to control from the top but Vega keeps moving.
Vega trying to control the position.
Uggla wants to stand and escape but instead Vega has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Vega looking to pass the guard.
Vega is looking to advance position but Uggla has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Uggla looking to control but Vega is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Uggla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vega gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Uggla controlling the position.
Vega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uggla is keeping the position for now.
Uggla is looking to stand up but Vega isn't so interested in that idea.
Vega wants to pass the guard but Uggla is keeping the position.
Uggla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steve Vega has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega wants to control from the top but Uggla keeps moving.
Uggla working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vega.
Vega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vega passes Uggla's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steve Vega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Uggla is trying to stand back up but Vega is controlling him
Vega is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Vega looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vega trying to control but Uggla is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Algot Uggla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uggla is squirming around, avoiding Vega's attempts to control the action.
Uggla tries to lock up and control but Vega gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uggla swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Uggla throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Vega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vega has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Vega!
Steve Vega decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Algot Uggla was interviewed post fight and said '*spits out blood* haven't you got something better to do than beating up 18-year olds in QFC?!'.
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energy
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RATING
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