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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diego Gaspar (ranked 879 p4p, 37 weight class) and Tragic Visions (ranked 2041 p4p, 100 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Gaspar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tragic Visions!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaspar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Visions misses with a body shot.
Gaspar is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Visions.
Visions tries to land a body kick
and Gaspar counters by moving into the clinch.
Visions tries to break free but Gaspar pushes him back against the cage.
Visions tries to work over Gaspar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Visions lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gaspar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gaspar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gaspar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Visions chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Visions throwing strikes from guard but Gaspar blocks nicely.
Visions avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gaspar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Visions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visions stopping the sweep attempt from Gaspar.
Visions is looking to work some ground and pound but Gaspar has wrist control.
Visions thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Visions got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaspar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Visions has managed to get both his arms back between Gaspar's legs - danger averted.
Visions wants to control from the top but Gaspar keeps moving.
Visions lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Visions looking to pass the guard.
Visions trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaspar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaspar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visions wants to control from the top but Gaspar keeps moving.
Visions drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gaspar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Visions has Gaspar in his guard.
Visions working for a triangle but Gaspar defends it easily.
Visions looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gaspar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Visions is looking to regain half guard here but Gaspar keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visions sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gaspar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gaspar is working for a kimura but Visions is defending it quite comfortably.
Gaspar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Visions!
Visions wants to control but Gaspar is having none of it.
Gaspar trying to control but Visions is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visions is trying to escape the mount.
Gaspar has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Visions gets back to half guard.
Gaspar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Visions does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Visions wants to control but Gaspar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gaspar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Visions does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gaspar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Visions works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Visions lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gaspar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Visions doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Visions manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gaspar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Diego Gaspar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gaspar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gaspar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Visions fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Visions lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Visions thows a left - swing and a miss!
Visions lands a body shot.
Visions lands a nice shot that snaps Gaspar's head back.
Gaspar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Visions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Visions throws a body shot but no joy.
Gaspar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gaspar takes one on the button.
Visions lands with a straight right. Gaspar didn't see that one coming.
Tragic Visions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Visions circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visions throws a shot to the body.
Visions connects with a right hand. Gaspar shakes it off.
Visions connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gaspar's hands.
Visions connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gaspar's hands.
Visions keeps the fight on the outside.
Visions ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaspar moves away.
Visions bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Visions misses with a wild body shot.
Visions lands a nice looking body shot.
Visions circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gaspar ducks right into an uppercut from Visions.
Tragic Visions seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gaspar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Good exchange - Visions coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visions throws a looping overhand right but Gaspar ducks down to avoid it.
Gaspar doesn't manage to clinch there - Visions circles away.
Gaspar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gaspar jumps guard but Visions stands there with Gaspar around his waist. Gaspar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Visions throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaspar.
Visions tries to throw a body punch but Gaspar avoids it by throwing Visions back against the cage.
Visions wants to break free but Gaspar has control.
Visions fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Visions lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gaspar backwards.
Still in the clinch, Visions scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Visions.
Stalling in the clinch from Gaspar.
Gaspar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Visions just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar blocks a body shot from Visions.
Visions wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Visions avoids a wild elbow strike from Gaspar.
Gaspar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gaspar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Visions tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gaspar's elbow.
Visions can't find room to land a body shot as Gaspar controls the action.
Gaspar is trying to pull guard but Visions turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Gaspar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Visions misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Visions tries to throw a body punch but Gaspar avoids it by throwing Visions back against the cage.
Visions has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Visions tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gaspar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gaspar tries to pull guard but Visions holds him up against the cage and eventually Gaspar drops back down to his feet.
Visions tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gaspar's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visions fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Visions breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Visions wants to land a leg kick but Gaspar is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Visions, as that shot connected.
Nice body punch from Visions.
Visions throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gaspar moves forwards but Visions connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaspar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Visions scores with a jab to the head.
Visions ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaspar moves away.
Visions dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Visions scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tragic Visions showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Visions avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Visions has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Visions scores with a hook.
Gaspar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gaspar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No joy there for Visions, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Visions throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gaspar wants to clinch up but Visions keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Visions lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gaspar doesn't seem phased though.
Gaspar takes the fight into the clinch.
Visions softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Visions pushes Gaspar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Visions can't find room to land a body shot as Gaspar controls the action.
Gaspar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Visions to keep the fight standing.
Gaspar stalling in the clinch but Visions improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaspar tries to pull guard but Visions forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Visions lands a hook that snaps the head of Gaspar backwards.
Visions manages to break the clinch.
Gaspar blocks the body kick.
Visions lunges at Gaspar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gaspar's hand.
Visions scores with the left hand. Gaspar knows he should have avoided that one.
Visions scores with a jab to the head.
Visions jabs Gaspar right on the nose. Gaspar blinks but takes it well.
Nice shot by Visions.
Gaspar tries to clinch but Visions is having none of it.
Visions swats away the attempt to clinch by Gaspar.
Visions scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visions punishes Gaspar's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaspar tries to move into range but Visions moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Visions circles away from the clinch attempt
and Visions counters with a stiff right hand.
Visions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Visions lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Visions scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Visions avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gaspar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Visions lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Visions cracks Gaspar with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gaspar moves away from the strike by Visions.
Gaspar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Visions fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaspar manages to avoid it.
Visions throws a body punch but Gaspar moves out of range.
A jab from Visions misses.
Gaspar is looking to clinch.
Gaspar tries to clinch up.
Visions moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Visions dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Visions swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gaspar.
Visions lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gaspar circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visions lands a body shot.
Gaspar is looking to clinch.
Gaspar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Visions.
Gaspar moves out of range as Visions strikes.
Visions takes a swing at Gaspar's ribcage but misses.
Gaspar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Visions scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Visions scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gaspar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Visions missing with a left hand there. Gaspar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Visions pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gaspar is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Visions releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gaspar tries to clinch up but Visions circles away and keeps his distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tragic Visions comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Visions has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tragic Visions!
An out of breath Tragic Visions thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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