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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Fuentes (ranked 6738 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karlos Vemola (ranked 3436 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlos Vemola has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with King Fuentes's chin.
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174 cm
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278 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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183 cm
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280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, King Fuentes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Karlos Vemola! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fuentes swinging wildly here.
Fuentes scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Fuentes lands a head kick. Vemola smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Fuentes throws a one two combo.
Vemola throws an off balance right hand
and Fuentes counters with a left and a right that stings Vemola. Vemola closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Vemola scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vemola wants to control but Fuentes is keeping him busy. Vemola is figuring out what he wants to do next. Fuentes wants to improve his position but Vemola is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fuentes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Fuentes wants to improve his position but Vemola is controlling well.
Vemola stalling. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Fuentes wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Fuentes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Fuentes throws a head kick but Vemola moves out of range.
Vemola looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Fuentes keeping moving, preventing Vemola from controlling successfully. Vemola is stalling in the full guard. Vemola throws a strike but Fuentes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fuentes being controlled here momentarily. Vemola is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Vemola trying to strike off his back.
Fuentes throwing strikes from guard but Vemola blocks nicely. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vemola holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Fuentes postures up in Vemola's guard and throws a big left but Vemola blocks it. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Fuentes trying to control but Vemola is working from the bottom. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Fuentes is really struggling to control Vemola but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Vemola misses the jab. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Vemola tries to bum rush Fuentes with a series of wild strikes but Fuentes uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A telegraphed right hand from Vemola misses the target. Vemola throws a series of punches but Fuentes moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Fuentes dominated that 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.
Vemola shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fuentes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vemola pulls his head out easily. Fuentes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Fuentes trying to hold on to Vemola's head to control him but Vemola postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fuentes wants to get back to his feet. Vemola is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fuentes trying to control here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Well, if Vemola is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Vemola drives through with a takedown into guard. Vemola is fighting to break Fuentes's control of his arms but Fuentes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Vemola pushes down on Fuentes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vemola sitting and controlling from the half guard. Fuentes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vemola scores with a couple of nice shots. Fuentes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Vemola is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ground and pound from Vemola. Vemola thows a huge punch but Fuentes dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vemola in particular looking to stall. Let's hope that Vemola has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Vemola wants to take a breather but Fuentes is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Fuentes throws a combination. Vemola tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Karlos Vemola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fuentes blocks a jab. Fuentes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Vemola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Fuentes really is a fat lump. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Vemola takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Vemola swings widly with a right hand
and Fuentes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. King Fuentes is winning the standup battle so far. No joy there for Vemola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Karlos Vemola will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - Fuentes scores with a four punch combination! Vemola drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Fuentes right on the button. Fuentes goes down! Vemola follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Vemola gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karlos Vemola!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
35% |
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