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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fanfer James (ranked 5670 p4p, 195 weight class) and Luis Vega (ranked 6074 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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140 lbs
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134 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fanfer James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Vega!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vega misses with a wild body shot.
James slips a jab from Vega.
Vega throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
Vega looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Vega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Vega.
James staying out of range there.
James dives in and grabs Vega's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vega pushes down on James's head and hops out.
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vega throws a body shot but no joy.
Vega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vega misses the shot to the body.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Vega moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James wants to clinch up but Vega keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Vega as James shoots in.
A nice side step and Vega releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vega blocks a head kick by James.
James takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
James was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vega with a jab.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
James appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vega slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fanfer James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Vega.
Vega now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vega avoids it really well and circles away.
James loads up on a big right hand but Vega slips the punch.
Vega works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega lands the left hand.
A swing and a miss from Vega.
Vega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Vega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vega was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Luis Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vega misses with a looping right.
James throws a counter high kick but Vega was just alert enough to avoid it.
Vega scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
James takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vega lands a head shot.
Vega should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Vega takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vega swivels and escapes.
James is breathing heavily.
James slips a jab from Vega.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vega smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Vega tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vega manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James slips a straight right by Vega.
Vega throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like James wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
A clash of legs there as James blocks the low kick.
Vega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vega lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
Vega scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vega.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vega swivels and escapes.
Vega scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vega missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vega missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vega misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vega is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! James had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
James on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vega lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vega scores with a hook.
Vega takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vega.
Vega scores with a jab.
James thows a leg kick but Vega checks it
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vega.
Vega throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
A jab from Vega does it's job there.
James slips under a jab from Vega.
Vega throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Vega dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vega misses with an uppercut.
Vega looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
James throws a quick counter head kick but Vega was just out of range.
James blocks a jab.
James throws a sloppy head kick
and Vega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vega sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
Vega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vega pinned against the cage. Vega gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circling - Vega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luis Vega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fanfer James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Vega misses its intended target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James moves away from the strike by Vega.
James half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vega.
Vega fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vega takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Vega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Vega throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Vega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vega misses with a telegraphed body shot
and James counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vega is defending against the submission attempts here by James.
James trying to mount his opponent but Vega defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
Vega has his hands clasped together around James's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James is pressing down on Vega's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vega is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vega wants to control but James is keeping busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd cheers as Vega lands an impressive looking overhand right. James doesn't seem phased though.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vega throws out the jab.
Vega misses with a straight left.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
Vega jabs James to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vega throws a jab when James was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a straight left.
Vega has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Vega.
Vega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Vega.
Vega is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Vega.
Vega lands a body shot.
Vega lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Vega shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vega.
Vega throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Vega has a couple of punches blocked by James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Vega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Vega misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Vega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vega throws a body shot but no joy.
James is looking to counter with a body kick.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vega sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fanfer James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vega catches James with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
James is looking to clinch but Vega is avoiding it.
Vega misses with a body shot.
Vega throws a lazy uppercut
and James counters with a solid body kick.
James takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
James tries for a takedown but Vega circles away easily
enabling Vega to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
James fails with the takedown
and Vega counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fanfer James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Vega.
Vega scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vega lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vega presses James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Vega.
James takes a shot to the head.
James is rocked!
Vega lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vega lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Vega fails to land.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vega working aggressively here.
Vega lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vega lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vega unloads with a big right hand that wobbles James! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Vega is unloading with more strikes now! James drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Vega!
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