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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between English Hooligan (ranked 7941 p4p, 669 weight class) and Vincento Vega (ranked 6070 p4p, 592 weight class). Vincento Vega has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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197 lbs
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199 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, English Hooligan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincento Vega!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooligan throws the left hand but Vega avoids the punch easily.
Vega unleashes a big counter combination but Hooligan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hooligan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hooligan misses with a two punch combination.
Vega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hooligan.
Vega misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vega connects with an inside leg kick.
Vega moves into the clinch.
Hooligan has Vega pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vega manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vega has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hooligan after a bit of a struggle.
Vega misses with a knee strike.
Hooligan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hooligan prevents the takedown attempt.
Vega manages to break the clinch.
Vega throws a series of punches but Hooligan moves out of range.
Hooligan misses with the combination.
Hooligan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hooligan sets himself, and Vega steps forward looking for the clinch! Hooligan avoids it this time.
Hooligan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like English Hooligan has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega closes the distance and clinches.
Hooligan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vega pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for English Hooligan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega decides to pull guard.
Vega pushes Hooligan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hooligan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hooligan misses with a wild combination.
Hooligan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vega counters with a stiff right hand.
Vega throws a series of punches but Hooligan avoids them all with ease.
Hooligan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Hooligan does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vega clinches.
Hooligan can't get the takedown.
Vega gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hooligan.
Hooligan is breathing heavily.
Vega drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hooligan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooligan is trying to drag Vega to the mat but Vega just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vega manages to break the clinch.
Vega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vega moves away from the strike by Hooligan.
Vega tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hooligan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vega.
Some wild striking there from Hooligan.
Hooligan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vega unleashes a big counter combination but Hooligan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hooligan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice combination there by Vega.
We've been told by Hooligan's head coaches at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vega moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vega moves into the clinch.
Vega has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hooligan uses from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooligan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vega works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hooligan stops Vega from standing up.
Vega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hooligan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooligan throws an elbow that misses. Vega uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hooligan's guard. Nice move by Vega!
Vega content to stall in guard here.
Hooligan wants to get back to his feet but Vega is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega gets to his feet - Hooligan follows without any prompting.
Vega lands a two punch combo.
Hooligan works the jab nicely.
Hooligan throws an off balance right hand
and Vega counters with a shoot takedown. Hooligan fights it but they end up in guard.
Vega stands up from Hooligan's guard - Vega perhaps looking for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vega.
Hooligan swinging wildly here.
Hooligan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vega throws a front kick that sends Hooligan stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooligan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vega takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vega has managed to clinch.
Vega has clasped his hands together around Hooligan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Vega decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hooligan to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincento Vega dominated that round.
The cut man is working on English Hooligan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vega rushes Hooligan and presses him up against the cage.
Hooligan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vega gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hooligan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vega misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hooligan.
Hooligan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vega pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for English Hooligan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vega is working for takedown but Hooligan is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooligan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hooligan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vega after a bit of a struggle.
Hooligan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vega fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hooligan throws an off balance right hand
and Vega counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hooligan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hooligan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vega counters with a three punch combo that has Hooligan backing up. Hooligan nods at Vega to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooligan throws a right hand that Vega ducks under and follows up with a left that Vega also avoids with ease.
Vega gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vega works on Hooligan's body with a couple of short punches.
Vega is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hooligan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vega pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vega jumps guard and drags Hooligan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vega is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vega wants to stand up but Hooligan is controlling him.
Hooligan throws an elbow that misses. Vega uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hooligan's guard. Nice move by Vega!
Vega content to stall in guard here.
Vincento Vega has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hooligan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vega is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega stands and steps away. Hooligan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vega instigates a clinch.
Vega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vega lands with a nice combination. Hooligan backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vega has closed the distance and engaged Hooligan in a clinch.
Vega prevents the takedown attempt.
Vega is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vincento Vega seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vega manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vega wants to get back to his feet but Hooligan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hooligan throws a big elbow that misses.
Vega is controlling Hooligan's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega is continuing to stall.
Hooligan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hooligan throws an elbow that misses. Vega uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hooligan's guard. Nice move by Vega!
Vega is standing up over Hooligan. Hooligan looks to escape but Vega dives into side control.
Vega stands up and beckons Hooligan to his feet.
Hooligan cracks Vega with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vega clinches up against the cage.
Vega pulls guard successfully.
Vega is looking to stand up but Hooligan isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooligan throwing strikes but missing.
Hooligan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vega is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vega scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Vega stalks Hooligan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hooligan's face. Hooligan staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vega lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hooligan backs up against the cage.
Vega clinches with his opponent.
Vega is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vega tries for a takedown but Hooligan manages to get underhooks.
Vega is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincento Vega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on English Hooligan's cut.
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!
Vega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vega scores with a jab to the head.
Vega fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hooligan, pushing him back against the cage.
Vega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hooligan looks to land a combination but Vega avoids it well.
Vega lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hooligan throws a right hand that Vega ducks under and follows up with a left that Vega also avoids with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Vega scores with a four punch combination!
Hooligan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vega counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vega.
Vega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hooligan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vega tries to bum rush Hooligan with a series of wild strikes but Hooligan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vega throws a shot to the body.
Hooligan throws a shot to the body.
Hooligan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vega circles away quickly and effectively.
Vega steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hooligan.
Vincento Vega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch combination from Hooligan misses.
Vega dodges the punch combination from Hooligan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega moves into the clinch successfully.
Vega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hooligan tries to keep at a distance but Vega has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vega is pressed up against the cage. Hooligan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vega down to the mat. Vega avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hooligan misses with a two punch combination.
Vega moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vega rushes Hooligan and presses him up against the cage.
Vega tries to score a body lock takedown but Hooligan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vega prevents the takedown attempt.
Vega prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for English Hooligan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vega is struggling to control the position.
Hooligan looking for a takedown.
Vega drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hooligan pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooligan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vega connects with a looping right hand.
Vega darts in and clinches Hooligan up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vega avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vega stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vega has closed the distance and engaged Hooligan in a clinch.
Hooligan avoiding damage as Vega throws knees to the body.
Vincento Vega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vega gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hooligan.
Vega has picked Hooligan up - he's going for a ride! Vega dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hooligan is trying to escape back to his feet but Vega uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega stands up.
Hooligan lands a jab.
A big left from Hooligan misses.
Vega slips a jab from Hooligan.
Vega tries to counter with a clinch but Hooligan shakes him off and moves away.
Vega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hooligan throws out the jab.
Vega has Hooligan up against the cage in a clinch.
Hooligan looking for a takedown.
Hooligan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vega after a bit of a struggle.
Hooligan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vega.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega stops a takedown attempt from Hooligan.
Vega drags the fight down to the ground.
Hooligan throws an elbow that misses. Vega uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hooligan's guard. Nice move by Vega!
Vega's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hooligan is looking to stand up but Vega isn't so interested in that idea.
Vega stands up and waves to Hooligan to follow him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vega works over Hooligan's head and body with a nice combination.
English Hooligan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Hooligan misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincento 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincento Vega!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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