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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Vasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashina Jiesheshuai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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18
190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hunter Vasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ashina Jiesheshuai!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiesheshuai dives in and scores a takedown into Vasquez's guard.
Vasquez is looking to stand up but Jiesheshuai isn't so interested in that idea.
Jiesheshuai wants to control from the top but Vasquez keeps moving.
Jiesheshuai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jiesheshuai is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vasquez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vasquez keeping moving, preventing Jiesheshuai from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jiesheshuai's guard.
Vasquez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jiesheshuai, up you get!
Vasquez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jiesheshuai gets the takedown into side control.
Jiesheshuai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vasquez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Jiesheshuai looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vasquez has his feet on Jiesheshuai's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jiesheshuai looks winded!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jiesheshuai shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vasquez's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiesheshuai trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasquez wants to sweep here but Jiesheshuai controlling him for the moment.
Vasquez seems keen to control Jiesheshuai's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasquez wants to sweep here but Jiesheshuai controlling him for the moment.
Jiesheshuai looking to pass the guard.
Jiesheshuai trying to control but Vasquez is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiesheshuai is fighting to break Vasquez's control of his arms but Vasquez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vasquez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vasquez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jiesheshuai on the ground.
Vasquez looks up at the clock and then as Jiesheshuai takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vasquez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Vasquez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jiesheshuai is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Vasquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jiesheshuai down.
Jiesheshuai takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Vasquez stands up.
Vasquez drives through with a takedown into Jiesheshuai's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jiesheshuai throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vasquez uses it to pass to side control.
Vasquez decides to stand back up. Vasquez steps back and let's Jiesheshuai get back to his feet.
Vasquez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jiesheshuai!
Jiesheshuai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vasquez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Vasquez dominated that round.
That's time! Vasquez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jiesheshuai is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vasquez's half guard.
Vasquez is concentrating on defense, preventing Jiesheshuai from advancing position.
Jiesheshuai seems to be looking for submissions.
Jiesheshuai trying to work for an americana but Vasquez has managed to regain full guard.
Jiesheshuai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jiesheshuai has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Vasquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jiesheshuai can do to turn this around?
Vasquez has hold of one of Jiesheshuai's legs. Jiesheshuai is fighting the takedown attempt but Vasquez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Vasquez distracts Jiesheshuai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vasquez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vasquez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiesheshuai shoots in and bounces Vasquez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vasquez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vasquez pulls guard successfully.
Jiesheshuai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vasquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vasquez manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiesheshuai is fighting off a takedown attempt but Vasquez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jiesheshuai to the mat. Jiesheshuai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasquez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jiesheshuai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vasquez has managed to get both his arms back between Jiesheshuai's legs - danger averted.
Jiesheshuai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jiesheshuai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hunter Vasquez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vasquez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vasquez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jiesheshuai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vasquez pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez working over Jiesheshuai with some ground and pound. Jiesheshuai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vasquez decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Vasquez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Vasquez decides to stand and escape the position.
Vasquez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jiesheshuai sprawls well initially but Vasquez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jiesheshuai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Vasquez.
That's four 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.
Jiesheshuai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vasquez controlling the pace.
Vasquez postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jiesheshuai to stand up.
Vasquez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jiesheshuai to the ground. Vasquez is now in Jiesheshuai's guard.
Vasquez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jiesheshuai dives in and scores a takedown into Vasquez's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vasquez holds on and takes a little breather.
Jiesheshuai is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vasquez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vasquez has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Vasquez dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Vasquez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jiesheshuai looking for submissions off his back.
Jiesheshuai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vasquez pulls his head out easily.
Jiesheshuai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jiesheshuai to get to his feet.
Vasquez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jiesheshuai's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez lands strikes from half guard.
Jiesheshuai is trying to maintain the position but Vasquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Vasquez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jiesheshuai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jiesheshuai actively working from the bottom here.
Vasquez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vasquez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vasquez seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vasquez lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiesheshuai gets full guard.
Vasquez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vasquez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jiesheshuai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vasquez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vasquez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vasquez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vasquez feints and as Jiesheshuai raises his hands in defense, Vasquez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jiesheshuai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vasquez defends well.
Jiesheshuai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez connects with a couple of short punches.
Vasquez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vasquez dives in and scores a takedown into Jiesheshuai's guard.
Jiesheshuai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vasquez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jiesheshuai looking for a guillotine here but Vasquez defends easily.
Vasquez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vasquez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vasquez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jiesheshuai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vasquez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jiesheshuai is working an open guard so Vasquez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jiesheshuai misses with a body punch
and Vasquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vasquez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vasquez decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jiesheshuai looking to score a takedown here. Vasquez is defending well but Jiesheshuai drives through and ends up in Vasquez's guard.
Ashina Jiesheshuai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter Vasquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasquez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Vasquez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vasquez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Vasquez!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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