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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vaultz Gregorsin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cheik Awssa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cheik Awssa has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vaultz Gregorsin's chin.
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160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
25
168 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vaultz Gregorsin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cheik Awssa!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Awssa moves out of range of the strikes.
Gregorsin throws a hook but Awssa blocks it.
Awssa has closed the distance and engaged Gregorsin in a clinch.
Awssa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gregorsin takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Vaultz Gregorsin has been cut.
Gregorsin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gregorsin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Awssa pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vaultz Gregorsin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Awssa tries to clinch there but Gregorsin circles away.
Gregorsin throws a shot from downtown. Awssa moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregorsin goes for a double leg but Awssa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Awssa continues to drive forward.
Gregorsin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Awssa keeping full guard, as Gregorsin tries to pass.
Gregorsin stops Awssa from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorsin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
An elbow from Gregorsin crashes against the mat.
Awssa wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Awssa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gregorsin working the ground and pound.
Gregorsin looks up at the clock and then as Awssa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gregorsin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gregorsin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Check out the look on Gregorsin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Awssa wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregorsin working the ground and pound.
Gregorsin working the ground and pound from side control.
Gregorsin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Awssa down.
Gregorsin landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregorsin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gregorsin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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!
Gregorsin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gregorsin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Awssa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gregorsin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gregorsin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gregorsin is trying to get an arm triangle but Awssa is defending well.
Awssa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gregorsin is working Awssa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Awssa is pushing Gregorsin's head away, looking to escape. Gregorsin manages to hold on to the position though.
Gregorsin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Awssa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Awssa is pushing Gregorsin's head away, looking to escape. Gregorsin manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregorsin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Awssa, who protects the arm well.
Awssa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Awssa is trying to get back to his feet.
Gregorsin lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gregorsin is chipping away with strikes.
Awssa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gregorsin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Awssa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gregorsin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gregorsin working the ground and pound.
Gregorsin is chipping away with strikes.
Gregorsin scoring with punches and elbows.
Gregorsin lands an elbow.
Awssa wants to get back to his feet.
Gregorsin lands a nice forearm strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Awssa is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gregorsin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gregorsin working the ground and pound.
Awssa is pushing Gregorsin's head away, looking to escape. Gregorsin manages to hold on to the position though.
Gregorsin lands a nice forearm strike.
Gregorsin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Awssa to see if he's OK.
Gregorsin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gregorsin prevents Awssa from escaping the position.
Gregorsin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Awssa some visible discomfort.
Awssa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gregorsin lands a few punches from side control.
Awssa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Awssa is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gregorsin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Awssa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Awssa wants to get back to his feet but Gregorsin drags him back down.
Gregorsin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gregorsin lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaultz Gregorsin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vaultz Gregorsin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gregorsin keeps the fight on the outside.
Awssa moves out of range of the strikes.
Awssa rushes Gregorsin and presses him up against the cage.
Awssa lands a knee to the body.
Awssa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gregorsin's efforts to push away.
Gregorsin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Awssa can do to turn this around?
Gregorsin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Awssa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gregorsin tries to pull guard but Awssa won't allow it.
Awssa stops a takedown attempt from Gregorsin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vaultz Gregorsin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Awssa to work.
Gregorsin tries for a takedown but Awssa manages to get underhooks.
Knees to the body from Awssa.
Awssa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorsin has Awssa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Awssa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Awssa taking a breather.
Gregorsin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Awssa prevents it.
Awssa slows down the pace here.
Awssa has Gregorsin pressed against the cage.
Gregorsin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Awssa after a bit of a struggle.
Gregorsin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Awssa has him pressed against the cage.
Awssa has Gregorsin pressed against the cage, preventing Gregorsin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Awssa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gregorsin misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Awssa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gregorsin wants a takedown but no success here.
Gregorsin looking for a takedown.
Awssa scores with a knee to the head.
Gregorsin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Awssa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gregorsin is rocked!
Awssa lands a big knee! That's hurt Gregorsin! Oh, he's all over the place! Awssa lands another knee that sends Gregorsin to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cheik Awssa!
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hype
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RATING
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