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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jan Olov Hermansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Vegata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
30 - 29 - 1 |
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165 lbs
27 - 31 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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
30 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jan Olov Hermansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 31 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Vegata!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermansson closes the distance and clinches.
Hermansson is looking for a takedown.
Vegata misses with a knee strike.
Vegata tries a knee to the head but Hermansson blocks it.
Hermansson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Vegata is trying to keep an underhook but Hermansson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hermansson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hermansson prevents Vegata from improving his position.
Vegata controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vegata trying to control but Hermansson postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermansson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Vegata controls his leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hermansson has taken the fight to the clinch.
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.
Hermansson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vegata gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vegata tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hermansson avoids it.
Vegata misses with a knee strike.
Vegata throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hermansson blocks it with crossed arms.
Hermansson managing to block the knees to the body from Vegata.
Hermansson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vegata wants to stall.
Vegata tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vegata trying to land knees to the body.
Vegata tries to land knees in the clinch but Hermansson avoids the damage to the body.
Vegata with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vegata with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegata misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hermansson.
Vegata using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hermansson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vegata is pushing Hermansson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hermansson wants the takedown. Vegata is fighting it off but Hermansson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vegata's guard against the cage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hermansson wants to get up but he can't break Vegata's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vegata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hermansson tries to stand but Vegata is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegata manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hermansson manages to get himself to full guard.
Vegata prevents Hermansson from getting back to his feet.
Vegata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hermansson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vegata prevents Hermansson from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Vegata dominated that round.
That's time! Hermansson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hermansson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hermansson managing to block the knees to the body from Vegata.
Vegata leaning against his opponent.
Hermansson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vegata is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hermansson is defending well for now.
Vegata throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hermansson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hermansson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vegata tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vegata gets underhooks to prevent Hermansson's takedown attempt.
Vegata with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegata tries to land a knee to the head but Hermansson blocks with his arms.
Vegata tries to stall but Hermansson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hermansson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vegata can't fight it off and eventually Hermansson manages to take the fight to the floor. Vegata looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vegata looking for a sweep. Not yet Vegata, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegata has his hands on Hermansson's head, controlling the position.
Vegata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hermansson wanted to stand there but Vegata had control of the position.
Vegata wants to sweep here but Hermansson controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vegata has control of Hermansson's left arm, preventing Hermansson from doing any damage.
Hermansson postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hermansson closes the distance and pushes Vegata back into the cage.
Hermansson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Olov Hermansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vegata displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hermansson up against the cage.
Vegata trying to control the position but instead, Hermansson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vegata into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegata with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vegata tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hermansson avoids it.
Hermansson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vegata pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hermansson 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.
Hermansson rushes Vegata and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vegata misses with a knee strike.
Vegata throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vegata missing with knees to the body.
Vegata is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson avoiding damage as Vegata throws knees to the body.
Vegata tries a knee to the head but Hermansson blocks it.
Hermansson managing to block the knees to the body from Vegata.
Vegata misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hermansson.
Vegata missing with knees to the body.
Vegata is breathing heavily.
Vegata tries to land knees in the clinch but Hermansson avoids the damage to the body.
Vegata tries to land knees in the clinch but Hermansson avoids the damage to the body.
Vegata is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hermansson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vegata with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Vegata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hermansson closes the distance and pushes Vegata back into the cage.
Vegata tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hermansson avoids it.
Vegata tries a knee to the head but Hermansson blocks it.
Vegata looking to throw knees to the head but Hermansson is blocking nicely.
Vegata misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hermansson.
Hermansson has Vegata pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hermansson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vegata tumbling to the mat - Hermansson dives into Vegata's guard.
Vegata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermansson wants to get up but he can't break Vegata's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermansson gets to his feet - Vegata follows without any prompting.
Hermansson clinches.
Vegata throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hermansson wants to take the fight to the mat but Vegata manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vegata throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vegata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vegata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hermansson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Vegata kicks off Hermansson and gets to his feet.
Hermansson has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegata looking to throw knees to the head but Hermansson is blocking nicely.
Vegata is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hermansson is defending well for now.
Hermansson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hermansson gets to his feet - Vegata follows without any prompting.
Jan Olov Hermansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vegata is trying to maintain a safe position but Hermansson gets an underhook and turns Vegata into the cage.
Vegata tries a knee to the head but Hermansson blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vegata is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vegata throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hermansson blocks it with crossed arms.
We've been informed that Vegata has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vegata misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hermansson.
Hermansson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vegata pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vegata tries a knee to the head but Hermansson blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegata trying to land knees to the body.
Hermansson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Olov Hermansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermansson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vegata avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vegata taking a breather.
Vegata misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hermansson.
Hermansson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vegata pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Antonio Vegata seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vegata tries to land knees in the clinch but Hermansson avoids the damage to the body.
Vegata is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hermansson is defending well for now.
Vegata throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hermansson blocks it with crossed arms.
Hermansson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Vegata has a closed guard, preventing Hermansson from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vegata is looking to stand back up but Hermansson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Vegata.
Hermansson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antonio Vegata.
I've got Vegata 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Vegata!
Antonio Vegata took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Real Fighters Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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