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Event:
ABW 134 Ali - McArthur
Date: May 29, 2018 |
#R1# Pits throws a right and a left that Vega avoids nicely. Vega fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pits lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL# Vega moves into the clinch.#BC# Vega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Vega takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Vega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Pits moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Pits wants to slow Vega down by chopping away at his legs. A punch combination from Pits misses. A punch combination from Pits misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pits tries to bum rush Vega with a series of wild strikes but Vega uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Vega connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL# Vega has closed the distance and engaged Pits in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pits stops a takedown attempt from Vega.
Pits wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vega has him pressed against the cage.#T1##BC# Vega breaks the clinch.
Pits throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vega tries to clinch up. Pits misses with the combination.
Vega attempts a counter takedown but Pits avoids it well and moves away. Pits has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vega. Vega checks a leg kick nicely. Pits throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL# and Vega counters by moving into the clinch. Vega jumps guard but Pits turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Pits is looking to break free of the clinch but Vega has double underhooks. Vega lands a hook that snaps the head of Pits backwards. Vega jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pits walks away with a smile on his face. Vega gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincento Vega. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# Vega checks a leg kick nicely. Pits fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL# Vega has Pits up against the cage in a clinch.
Vega scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC# Vega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pits takes a body punch but keeps moving. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vega works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Vega swinging wildly here.
Pits is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. The fight stays on the outside here - Vega looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Vega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pits moves out of range and avoids them all easily. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vega checks a leg kick. Vega avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3# Pits will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pits throws a one two combo.
#CL# Vega clinches. Vega lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC# Vega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Pits looks to land a combination but Vega avoids it well. #CL# Vega has managed to clinch.
Vega has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pits avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC# Vega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Vega moves in looking to clinch but Pits pushes him off. Pits is looking for the big counter here. The fight stays on the outside here - Vega looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4# Vega throws a right and a left that both miss. Nice uppercut there from Vega. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pits misses with a two punch combination.
Pits keeps the fight on the outside. Pits throws out a counter right but Vega avoids it with no problem. Pits keeps the fight on the outside.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Vega jumps guard but Pits stands there with Vega around his waist. Vega gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vega scores with a hook to the body. Pits being controlled against the cage. Vega tries to pull guard but Pits forces him back to his feet, against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincento Vega dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Vega doesn't manage to clinch there - Pits circles away.
#CL# Vega fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pits, pushing him back against the cage. Vega is struggling to control the position. Vega displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pits up against the cage. Vega looking for a takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Vega breaks from the clinch.
Pits will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pits throws a combination that misses enabling Vega to counter with a crisp jab. Pits looks to land a combination but Vega avoids it well. Vincento Vega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1# Vega tries to close the distance and clinch but Pits swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Vega clinches up against the cage.#BC# Vega breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Vega forces Pits back against the cage and clinches.#BC# Vega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Vega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pits paws at him with a jab and circles away. Vega tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pits manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Vega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vega tries to clinch up. Kyle Pits seems to be getting the better of the standup. Vega tries to clinch up. Vega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pits can do to turn this around? Vega dodges the punch combination from Pits.
Some wild striking there from Pits.
Pits throws a right and a left that both miss. Pits gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2# Vega stalks Pits and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pits's face. Pits staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT# It looks like Kyle Pits has been cut. 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! Pits swings away with a leg kick that misses. Vega is looking to counter the offense by Pits and move into the clinch. Vega cracks the inside of Pits's front leg. Vega tries to clinch there but Pits circles away.
Vega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Pits swinging wildly here.
Pits swinging wildly here.
Pits circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vega is looking to clinch but Pits is avoiding it.
Vega checks a low kick from Pits.#CL# Vega forces Pits back against the cage and clinches. Vega tries to pull guard but Pits won't allow it.
Vega is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pits gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincento Vega. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Pits is trying to break free. Vega keeps control of Pits as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2# Pits escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pits throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Vega displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Pits goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Pits looks to throw the jab but Vega is out of range. Pits throws a combination that misses #CL# and Vega counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC# Vega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. No joy there for Pits, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL# Vega has managed to clinch.
#T4# Pits tries to break the clinch but Vega is controlling the position. #BC# Vega breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Vega forces Pits back against the cage and clinches. Pits is trying to break the clinch but Vega is controlling him. Vega is trying to drag Pits to the mat but Pits just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Pits wants to break free but Vega has control.
Pits is looking to break free of the clinch but Vega has double underhooks. #TD# Vega has clasped his hands together around Pits's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Pits wants to get back to his feet but Vega is dominant here and he's now got Pits's back! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincento Vega dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Kyle Pits'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! #R3# Vega throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Pits misses with the combination.
Vega jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Vega tries to clinch but Pits moves out of range. Pits lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Pits looks to throw the jab but Vega is out of range. Vega is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Vega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pits paws at him with a jab and circles away. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pits! But no joy.#CL# Vega moves into the clinch.#BC# Vega breaks from the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vega!
Sloppy strikes from Vega. Those never looked like landing. Pits lands with an overhand left. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pits throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vega looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Pits swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1# Some wild striking there from Pits.
Pits ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vega moves away. Vega is looking to counter the offense by Pits and move into the clinch. A punch combination from Pits misses. Vega slips a jab from Pits. Pits fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pits blocks a low kick nicely. Vega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pits. Pits takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL# Vega has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vega wants to take the fight to the mat but Pits manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Vega stalls. #BC# Vega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2# Vega misses with a head kick.
Vega tries to clinch but Pits moves out of range. Vega fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL# Vega closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Pits's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Pits tries to work over Vega's front leg with a kick but Vega checks it. Pits lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A solid body kick from Vega. Vega doesn't manage to clinch there - Pits circles away.
Vega tries to clinch but Pits is having none of it. Vega moves in looking to clinch but Pits pushes him off. Vega fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pits throws a combination. Vega tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Vincento Vega is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Pits misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3# Vega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pits.
#CL# Vega fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pits, pushing him back against the cage. Vega tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pits avoids it.#BC# Vega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Pits throws a low kick but Vega moves out of range easily. Vega misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL# Vega closes the distance and clinches. Vega tries to pull guard but Pits won't allow it.
Vega fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincento Vega. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vega drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pits gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T4# Vega is trying to pull guard but Pits has him pressed against the cage. Vega tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pits wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Pits prevents the takedown attempt.
Pits stops a takedown attempt from Vega.
Vega has Pits pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pits manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Kyle Pits has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Pits struggles to land a body shot inside as Vega controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight! Kyle Pits comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Vega has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincento Vega!
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Event:
ABW 126 Fonseca - Arendse
Date: May 01, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Vega closes the distance and clinches. Kung wants to get back to striking at distance but Vega won't allow it.
Kung tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vega is looking for a takedown. Kung changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vega fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vincento Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kung shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vega sprawls well. Vega wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kung gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davos Kung. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vega slaps away a takedown attempt from Kung, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2# Vega clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vega tries for a takedown but Kung manages to get underhooks.
Vega tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2# Vega turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU2# Vega decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1# Kung throws a sloppy head kick and Vega moves out of range easily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kung. Vega blocks a head kick by Kung.
#CL2# Vega pushes Kung up against the cage in a clinch. Kung tries to break the clinch but Vega is controlling the position. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kung takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Kung on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2# Vega manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Vega bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kung's guard. #REVB# Vega tries to stand but Kung is controlling from the bottom. Kung is looking to sweep but instead, Vega has passed into half guard.
#T2# Vega is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SU2# Vega stands up out of the half guard. Kung shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2# Vega gets a clinch. Vega holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vega has Kung pressed against the cage, preventing Kung from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3##TD2# Kung is fighting off a takedown attempt but Vega is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kung to the mat. Kung regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Vega tries to stand but Kung is controlling from the bottom. #SUB# Kung throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vega escapes and throws Kung's legs to the side, diving into side control! Kung is trying to buck Vega off.#SU2# Vega has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Vincento Vega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kung shoots for a takedown but Vega saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4# Vega lands with a nice body punch. #CL2# Vega rushes Kung and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# Vega manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Kung wants to control from the top but Vega keeps moving. #SUB2# Vega is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Kung preventing the sweep. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincento Vega dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Vega works over Kung's head and body with a nice combination. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vega, as that shot connected.
Vega connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Vega instigates a clinch. Kung looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Vega is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kung to keep the fight standing.#TD2# Vega jumps guard and drags Kung to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vega can do anything to dispel that myth.#ES2# Vega has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kung off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Decent striking displayed by Vega there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Vega clinches up with Kung and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Vega breaks from the clinch.
Vega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Vega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1# Kung chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vega can pounce on him.
#CL2# Vega moves into range and clinches up with Kung. Vega is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Kung wants a takedown.
Vega stops a takedown attempt from Kung.
Kung is trying to pull guard but Vega turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davos Kung. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kung is trying to push Vega away but Vega has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2# Vega breaks from the clinch.
Vega scores with a three punch combo!
#CL2# Kung tries to keep at a distance but Vega has taken the fight into the clinch. Kung is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vega is defending well for now. Kung wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2##BC2# Vega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Vega closes the distance and clinches.#TD# Kung pulls Vega into guard.
Kung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vega is one step ahead there. Kung wants to stand but Vega is controlling the position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vega is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2# Vega decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kung, up you get! Vega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3# Vega stalks Kung and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kung's face. Kung staggers backwards, shaken. Vega connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2# Vega rushes Kung and presses him up against the cage. Vega stalls. Kung prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vega stalling against the cage.
#BC2# Vega breaks from the clinch.
Vega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kung under the eye.#CL2# Vega has Kung up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2# 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 Kung uses from the top position. #T4# Kung is looking to stand up but Vega won't let him. Vega keeping moving, preventing Kung from controlling successfully. Vega is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Kung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vega works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Vega wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. 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. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Vega instigates a clinch. Kung stalling in the clinch but Vega improves position. Vega lands with a light punch inside. Vincento Vega seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Kung is looking to take this one to the mat. Kung tries to break free but Vega pushes him back against the cage. Kung is looking to break free of the clinch but Vega has double underhooks. #BC2# Vega breaks from the clinch.
Kung takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vega scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kung throws the kick towards the body but Vega avoids it. Nice sprawl there from Vega as Kung shoots in. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vega!
Kung looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davos Kung. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL2# Vega clinches up against the cage.#TD2# Vega ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vega no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Kung stops Vega from standing up. #ES2# Vega has his feet on Kung's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Kung is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Vega scores with a three punch combo!
Decent striking displayed by Vega there. A kick lands to the mid section there for Vega.#CL2# Vega gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kung is trying to pull guard but Vega turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Kung tries to pull guard but Vega forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Stalling in the clinch from Vega.
Kung takes a shot to the head. Vega crunches a lovely knee into Kung's ribcage.#TD2# Vega pulls guard. Vega is pulling down on Kung's head. It's preventing any offense from Kung, at least for the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vincento Vega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Vega wants to stand but Kung is controlling the position. #T3# Vega has control of Kung's left arm, preventing Kung from doing any damage. Vincento Vega has got the better of the ground game so far. Vega wants to stand but Kung is controlling the position. Vega is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #ES2# Vega has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kung has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2# Vega pulls Kung into guard.
#T4# Vega is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Kung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vega is keeping the position for now. Kung postures up in Vega's guard and throws a big left but Vega blocks it. #ES2# Vega manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2# Vega successfully pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vega is on top in guard.
#REVB# Davos Kung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU2# Vega gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 25:30 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincento Vega!
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Event:
ABW 117 Gonza - Potter
Date: Mar 27, 2018 |
#R1# Vega tries to clinch but Dignam moves out of range. Vega walks into a jab. Dignam comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Vega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A big left from Vega misses. No joy there for Dignam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dignam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vega looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Dignam scores with the left hand. Vega knows he should have avoided that one. Dignam avoids the head kick by Vega.
An attempted straight right counter from Dignam misses the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dignam misses with a few strikes there.
Vega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nice shot lands for Vega. Vega paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vega throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dignam counters with a three punch combo that has Vega backing up. Vega nods at Dignam to acknowledge the strikes.#T1# Vega has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Dignam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vega. Vega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vega tries to clinch there but Dignam circles away.
Vega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dignam manages to avoid it. Dignam seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Dignam misses with an uppercut. Vega tries to bum rush Dignam with a series of wild strikes but Dignam uses good footwork to avoid the assault. An attempted straight right counter from Dignam misses the target. Dignam tries to bum rush Vega with a series of wild strikes but Vega uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Vega lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Vega pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dignam back to the cage. Vega follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vega is looking to clinch but Dignam is avoiding it.
Vincento Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice shot by Dignam. Dignam lands with a nice combination. Vega backs away looking to recover.#T2# Vega moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Dignam misses the shot to the body. Dignam throws a jab but it's blocked by Vega. Vega tries to clinch there but Dignam circles away.
Dignam keeps the fight on the outside. Dignam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vega was well out of range. Poor timing from Dignam. Dignam throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Vega moves to clinch but Dignam breaks away and Dignam counters with a lovely straight right hand! Vega tries to clinch up and Dignam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Vega throws a series of punches but Dignam moves out of range. Dignam throws a lazy right hand but Vega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3# Vega misses with a low kick as Dignam jumps back. A little feinted left hand from Dignam on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Vega lands a body shot.
Dignam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vega counters with a lovely straight right hand! A combination from Vega does no damage. Vega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dignam looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Vega misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL# and Dignam counters by clinching up. Dignam slows down the pace here.
#BC2# Vega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vega moves in looking to clinch but Dignam pushes him off. Dignam is looking to counter punch. Vega lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2# Vega closes the distance and clinches.#T4# A nice right hand lands inside from Dignam. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dignam lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vega backwards. Vega wants to stall.
Vega wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC# Dignam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Vega throws a series of strikes that have Dignam backpedaling.
Dignam swats away the attempt to clinch by Vega. It looked like Dignam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Dignam connects with a body shot. Dignam's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vega under the eye. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2# Vega closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Vega tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dignam avoids it. Vega keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dignam's efforts to push away. 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 Sergeant Dignam will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Vega pushing out the jab but it's not landing. It looked like Dignam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Vincento Vega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Vega lands with a nice body punch. Dignam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Dignam looks to land a combination but Vega avoids it well. Danga de danga de dang - Dignam scores with a four punch combination! Vega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dignam was well out of range. Poor timing from Vega. Dignam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vega sees it coming and avoids it easily. Vega is looking to clinch but Dignam is avoiding it.
Vega tries to clinch up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dignam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Vega tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dignam swats him away and circles back towards the center. Dignam lands a body shot.
Vega misses with the combination.
#T1##CL2# Vega moves into the clinch. Vega can't get the takedown.
#TD2# Vega jumps guard and drags Dignam to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Dignam wants to get up but he can't break Vega's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Vega is looking to stand up but Dignam isn't so interested in that idea. Dignam wants to stand but Vega is controlling his posture from full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vega is looking to stand up but Dignam isn't so interested in that idea. #T2# Vega controlling the position. Dignam preventing the sweep. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SU# Dignam gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Dignam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dignam's corner calls for a 1-2. Dignam obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3# Vega tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dignam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Vega throws a head kick but Dignam moves out of range.
Vega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Vega looks to clinch and Dignam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2# Vega closes the distance and clinches. Dignam lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Dignam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Vega taking a breather. Still in the clinch, Dignam scores with a nice short uppercut. Vega fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vega is trying to push Dignam away but Dignam has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Dignam lands with a right to the head. Vega is looking for a takedown. Sergeant Dignam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincento Vega. Dignam can't find room to land a body shot as Vega controls the action.
#T4##BC# Dignam breaks from the clinch.
Vega closes the distance looking to clinch and Dignam counters with a nice uppercut. Dignam misses the shot to the body. Vega throws a nice looking combination but Dignam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A quick step to the side and Dignam tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. This has been an exciting period of action! Vega tries to clinch there but Dignam circles away.
#CL2# Vega gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Dignam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dignam is defending well against a takedown attempt. Dignam misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2# Vega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Vega misses with a double jab
#CL# and Dignam counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dignam. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergeant Dignam dominated that second 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. This is the final round! #R3# The fight stays on the outside here - Vega looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Dignam swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2# Vega darts in and clinches Dignam up against the cage. Dignam lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2# Vega breaks from the clinch.
Dignam lands the left hand. Vega tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dignam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Vega swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL# and Dignam counters by moving into the clinch. Vega blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dignam scores with a hook to the body. Dignam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dignam lands a right hand. A short uppercut from Dignam. Dignam can't find room to land a body shot as Vega controls the action.
#T1# Vega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dignam dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Vega is trying to stall.
Dignam blocking some punches.
#BC# Dignam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vega tries a head kick but it misses.
Dignam was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Vega doesn't manage to clinch there - Dignam circles away.
Dignam keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vega tries to clinch up but Dignam circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# Vega moves into the clinch successfully.
Vega tries to pull guard but Dignam won't allow it.
Dignam misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2# A hook to the body from Dignam.
Vega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Dignam is pressed up against the cage. Vega has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dignam down to the mat. Dignam avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Some wild striking there from Vega.
Vega tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dignam swats him away and circles back towards the center. Vega throws a right and a left that both miss. Vega slips under a jab from Dignam. Dignam's corner calls for a 1-2. Dignam obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Vega takes one on the button. This has been an exciting period of action! Vega misses with a series of wild punches.
Dignam misses with an uppercut. Vega saw that one coming. Vega tries to close the distance and clinch but Dignam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Vega misses with a wild combination.
#T3# Vega is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dignam defending well as Vega loads up on a big left hand. An attempted straight right counter from Dignam misses the target. Vega tries to clinch but Dignam moves away and Dignam counters with a stiff right hand. Vega misses with the body kick and Dignam counters with a straight right hand. Vega misses with a series of wild punches.
Vega throws a nice looking combination but Dignam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Vega tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Dignam makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Vega tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dignam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Sergeant Dignam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# Dignam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vega looks for the body kick but Dignam saw that one coming. Vega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A punch combination from Dignam misses. #CL2# Vega moves into the clinch. Dignam swings wildly with an uppercut but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it. Sergeant Dignam has scored more points in the clinch so far. Dignam is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dignam has Vega pressed against the cage, preventing Vega from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Vincento Vega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dignam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vega working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight! Sergeant Dignam showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dignam, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergeant Dignam! Sergeant Dignam tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
ABW 110 Huhrera - O'Byrne
Date: Mar 01, 2018 |
#R1# 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.#CL2# 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.
#BC2# 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.#CUT2# It looks like English Hooligan has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2# 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.#T1##TD2# Vega decides to pull guard. #ES2# 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!#CL2# 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.
#T2# 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.#BC2# 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.#CL2# Vega moves into the clinch.#TD2# 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. #T3# Hooligan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vega works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Hooligan stops Vega from standing up. #SUB2# 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!#REVB# 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.#T4##SU2# 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
#TD2# and Vega counters with a shoot takedown. Hooligan fights it but they end up in guard. #SU2# 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.
#CL2# Vega has managed to clinch.
#TD2# Vega has clasped his hands together around Hooligan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SU2# 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! #R2##CL2# 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.#CL2# 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.#T1# Hooligan throws a right hand that Vega ducks under and follows up with a left that Vega also avoids with ease.#CL2# 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. #TD2# 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!#REVB# 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. #T2##SU2# Vega stands and steps away. Hooligan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2# Vega instigates a clinch. #BC2# 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!#CL2# 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.#TD2# 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.#T3# 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!#REVB# Vega is standing up over Hooligan. Hooligan looks to escape but Vega dives into side control.
#SU2# Vega stands up and beckons Hooligan to his feet. Hooligan cracks Vega with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2# Vega clinches up against the cage.#TD2# Vega pulls guard successfully.
Vega is looking to stand up but Hooligan isn't so interested in that idea. #T4# 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. #ES2# 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.
#CL2# 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! #R3# Vega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Vega scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2# Vega fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hooligan, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2# 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
#CL2# and Vega counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vega. #BC2# 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.#T1##CL2# Vega moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2# Vega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# 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.#CL2# 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.
#T2# Hooligan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vega connects with a looping right hand.
#CL2# 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.
#BC2# Vega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# 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.
#TD2# 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.
#T3##SU2# 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. #CL2# 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.
#T4# Vega stops a takedown attempt from Hooligan.
#TD2# 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!#REVB# Vega's corner is telling him to maintain position. Hooligan is looking to stand up but Vega isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2# 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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Event:
Angry Birds War 100
Date: Jan 23, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Vega takes the fight into the clinch. Vega lands a body punch in the clinch. Vega goes for a takedown in the clinch but Meechum prevents it.
Meechum is trying to break free.#TD# Vega has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Meechum is trying to keep an underhook but Vega manages to get the takedown into half guard. Vega content to control rather than advance. Vega wants to stand up but Meechum has a hold of him and won't allow it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Meechum is trying to maintain the position but Vega is very close to passing his half guard.#T1# Vega tries to stand but can't do so whilst Meechum controls his leg. Meechum wants to control but Vega is keeping busy and won't allow it. Vega seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Meechum controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Meechum manages to get to full guard.
Vega stopping the sweep attempt from Meechum. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU# Vega gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Meechum crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vega - the referee stops the clock and Meechum gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vega. Meechum manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Meechum moves in looking to clinch but Vega pushes him off.#CL# Vega forces Meechum back against the cage and clinches.#TD# Vega gets control of Meechum's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vega will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Vega on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vega tries to get out of the position.#ES# Vega has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Meechum has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD# Vega jumps guard and drags Meechum to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Vega manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Meechum manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Vega controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3# Meechum looking to control.
#SU# Vega stands up from guard. Let's bang! Vincento Vega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Vega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Meechum.#CUT# It looks like Danny Meechum has been cut.#CL# Vega clinches up against the cage.#BC# Vega manages to break the clinch.
Vega shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Meechum eats them both and turns towards Vega to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL# Vega rushes Meechum and presses him up against the cage. Meechum trying to control the position but instead, Vega has worked for underhooks and has pushed Meechum into the cage.#TD# Vega tightens his grip and picks Meechum up, before dumping him to the ground. Meechum manages to land in guard. Vega is standing up over Meechum. Meechum looks to escape but Vega dives into side control.
#T4##REVB# 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! Meechum trying to control but Vega flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Vega controlling well, preventing Meechum from escaping the position.
Meechum trying to control the hands but Vega breaks the grip. Meechum tries to roll but Vega sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vega really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Meechum. 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 Danny Meechum'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. #R2##CL# Vega gets a clinch. #TD# Vega tightens his grip and picks Meechum up, before dumping him to the ground. Meechum manages to land in guard. Vega trying to stand up but can't free himself from Meechum's guard. Vega controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2# Meechum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vega defends it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Vega stands up and waves to Meechum to follow him. #T1# Vega displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Meechum. Meechum tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Meechum tries to clinch up but Vega circles away and keeps his distance. Vega is looking to counter the offense by Meechum and move into the clinch. Vincento Vega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Vega closes the distance and clinches. Vega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meechum can do to turn this around? Meechum has Vega pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vega manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Vega pushes Meechum back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Meechum is trying to maintain a safe position but Vega gets an underhook and turns Meechum into the cage.#TD# Vega has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Meechum clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Meechum tries to escape but Vega has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2# Vega controls the position.#T3# Vega continues to stall. Vega has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Meechum is in bad spot here.
Meechum is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Vega has good solid back control here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincento Vega dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Danny Meechum's cut. That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Left hook, right uppercut from Vega. #CL# Vega rushes Meechum and presses him up against the cage. Vega tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vega has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Meechum is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Vega slowing the pace effectively. Vega using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Meechum has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Meechum tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vega wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincento Vega. That's going to take a lot out of him. Meechum wants to break free but Vega has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Vega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Vega gets a clinch. Vega keeps control of Meechum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Meechum managing to block the knees to the body from Vega.
Vega can't get the takedown.
#T1# Vega lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Vega manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Vega.
#TD# Vega jumps guard and drags Meechum to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Meechum throws a strike but Vega rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Vincento Vega overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU# Vega decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Meechum darts in looking for a takedown but Vega gets double underhooks and turns Meechum into the cage. Crunch! Vega slams his shin into Meechum's torso. Vega lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL# Vega moves into the clinch.#T2##TD# Vega jumps guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES# Vega uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL# Vega drives through and clinches with Meechum against the cage.
#TD# Vega pulls guard successfully.
Meechum trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Vega manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Meechum manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##ES2# Meechum manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Vincento Vega is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##BC# Vega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Vega lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vega. Vega moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Meechum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL# Vega instigates a clinch. #TD# Vega pulls guard effortlessly. Meechum won't allow Vega to get back to his feet. Meechum wants to control from the top but Vega keeps moving. Vega wants to stand up but Meechum is controlling him. #T4# Vega keeping moving, preventing Meechum from controlling successfully. Vega is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Vega performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU# Vega stands up out of the half guard. Danny Meechum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Vincento Vega is winning the standup battle so far. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vega takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight! Vincento Vega showed his dominance in that final round. Well Vega has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincento Vega!
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Event:
ABW 87 Athanas - Wiliams
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1# Brunatny is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vega sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Vega is looking for the big counter here. Vega displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brunatny. We've been told by Brunatny's head coaches at Holding Cell that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Brunatny throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Vega swings for the body but Brunatny moves out of range.
Brunatny tries to counter by clinching up but Vega breaks away and moves out of range. Brunatny's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brunatny duly obliges. #KD# Brunatny drops Vega with a left and a right! Oh, Vega is hurt - Brunatny dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC# Vega is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Brunatny looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vega is avoiding damage well.
Vega is still in real trouble! Can Brunatny finish him? Brunatny scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Vega is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Brunatny can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Brunatny! Bruno Brunatny seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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ABW 75 Diamond Edition
Date: Oct 26, 2017 |
#R1# Cotton misses with a takedown attempt - Vega sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Vega misses with a low kick. No luck with that takedown attempt from Cotton. #TD# Vega gets caught napping as Cotton dives in and scores a takedown. Vega manages to retain guard. Vega keeping full guard, as Cotton tries to pass. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cotton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. We've been hearing good reports from Cotton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Cotton 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. Vega 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. Vega is looking to stand up but Cotton isn't so interested in that idea. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vega holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB# Cotton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB# Cotton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vega is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vega has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Cotton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vega is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Cotton is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Vega has his hands clasped together but Cotton extends and breaks Vega's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Cotton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leon Cotton! Leon Cotton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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ABW 66 Athanas - Skrarski
Date: Sep 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Vega tries to keep at a distance but Niedzwiedzinski has taken the fight into the clinch. Niedzwiedzinski working aggressively here.
Vega is trying to drag Niedzwiedzinski to the mat but Niedzwiedzinski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Vega tries to work over Niedzwiedzinski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Niedzwiedzinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Vega. A hook to the body from Niedzwiedzinski.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with some punches.
Niedzwiedzinski has a couple of punches blocked by Vega.
Vega's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Niedzwiedzinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Vega. Vega jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Niedzwiedzinski walks away with a smile on his face. Vega gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vega throws a looping overhand right but Niedzwiedzinski ducks down to avoid it. Niedzwiedzinski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Niedzwiedzinski tries to close the distance and clinch but Vega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Left hook, right uppercut from Vega. Niedzwiedzinski doesn't manage to clinch there - Vega circles away.
#T1##CL2# Vega has taken the fight to the clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# Vega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Niedzwiedzinski closes the distance and clinches. Niedzwiedzinski working some nice short punches in the clinch. Vega is trying to drag Niedzwiedzinski to the mat but Niedzwiedzinski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Bruno Niedzwiedzinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincento Vega. Niedzwiedzinski digs a right hand underneath Vega's ribcage. Vega let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2# Vega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Niedzwiedzinski moves into range and clinches up with Vega. Niedzwiedzinski lands an uppercut. Niedzwiedzinski lands with a short head shot on the inside. Niedzwiedzinski swings wildly with an uppercut but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it. Vega changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Niedzwiedzinski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to clinch but Vega moves out of range. Niedzwiedzinski tries to clinch but Vega is having none of it. We've been told by Niedzwiedzinski's head coaches at Holding Cell that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2# Vega tries to bum rush Niedzwiedzinski with a series of wild strikes but Niedzwiedzinski uses good footwork to avoid the assault. 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!#CL2# Vega fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Niedzwiedzinski, pushing him back against the cage. Niedzwiedzinski misses with some punches.
Niedzwiedzinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vega tries to pull guard but Niedzwiedzinski won't allow it.
#BC2# Vega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Niedzwiedzinski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL# Niedzwiedzinski closes the distance and clinches. Niedzwiedzinski tries to land knees in the clinch but Vega avoids the damage to the body. Niedzwiedzinski misses with some punches.
#BC2# Vega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Niedzwiedzinski clinches up with Vega and pushes him back against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Niedzwiedzinski.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a head punch that misses. Niedzwiedzinski scores with an uppercut up the middle. Vega has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Niedzwiedzinski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vega can turn it around. Niedzwiedzinski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Niedzwiedzinski working Vega over with knees to the body. Vega looks winded! Niedzwiedzinski tries to work over Vega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3# Niedzwiedzinski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vega's elbow. Niedzwiedzinski managing to block the knees to the body from Vega.
A head punch on the inside from Niedzwiedzinski fails to land. Niedzwiedzinski misses with a hook from the clinch. Vega wants to take the fight to the mat but Niedzwiedzinski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Niedzwiedzinski tries to work over Vega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Niedzwiedzinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Niedzwiedzinski lands a nice uppercut. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Niedzwiedzinski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Niedzwiedzinski lands on the inside with an uppercut. Vega goes for a takedown in the clinch but Niedzwiedzinski prevents it.
Niedzwiedzinski stops a takedown attempt from Vega.
Vega wants to break the clinch but can't.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with some punches.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with some punches.
Niedzwiedzinski pushes Vega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Vega blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4##BC2# Vega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Niedzwiedzinski darts in and clinches Vega up against the cage. Niedzwiedzinski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Niedzwiedzinski using the Thai clinch to land knees 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 blocks a body shot from Niedzwiedzinski. Niedzwiedzinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Niedzwiedzinski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vega avoids it. Niedzwiedzinski is leaning against Vega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Niedzwiedzinski avoiding damage as Vega throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niedzwiedzinski. Niedzwiedzinski tries to land knees in the clinch but Vega avoids the damage to the body. Vega blocking some punches.
Vega looking for a takedown. Niedzwiedzinski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Niedzwiedzinski has Vega pressed against the cage, preventing Vega from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2# Vega breaks the clinch.
#CL# Niedzwiedzinski has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Niedzwiedzinski 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. #R2# Niedzwiedzinski tries to clinch but Vega is having none of it. #CL2# Vega clinches. #BC2# Vega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Vega clinches. A shot in the inside from Niedzwiedzinski. Niedzwiedzinski scores with an uppercut up the middle. Niedzwiedzinski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vega is defending well for now. Vega's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Bruno Niedzwiedzinski has scored more points in the clinch so far. Niedzwiedzinski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vega.
Vega blocks an uppercut.
Niedzwiedzinski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vega can do to turn this around? Niedzwiedzinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vega is trying to drag Niedzwiedzinski to the mat but Niedzwiedzinski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vega avoiding damage as Niedzwiedzinski throws knees to the body.
Niedzwiedzinski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a short punch on the inside. Vega has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Niedzwiedzinski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1# Niedzwiedzinski misses with a punch on the inside.
Vega blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Niedzwiedzinski misses with some punches.
#BC2# Vega breaks from the clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski moves in looking to clinch but Vega pushes him off.#CL2# Vega darts in and clinches Niedzwiedzinski up against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Vega. #BC2# Vega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL# Niedzwiedzinski has Vega up against the cage in a clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Niedzwiedzinski is pressed up against the cage. Vega has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Niedzwiedzinski down to the mat. Niedzwiedzinski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Bruno Niedzwiedzinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincento Vega.#CL# Niedzwiedzinski clinches with his opponent.
Niedzwiedzinski scores with a shoulder strike. Vega blocking some punches.
Vega is working for takedown but Niedzwiedzinski is calmly controlling the position for now. Niedzwiedzinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Vega. A head punch on the inside from Niedzwiedzinski fails to land. #T2# Niedzwiedzinski scores with a shot to the side of Vega's head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vega tries to pull guard but Niedzwiedzinski won't allow it.
Niedzwiedzinski swings wildly with an uppercut but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it. Niedzwiedzinski is pressed up against the cage. Vega has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Niedzwiedzinski down to the mat. Niedzwiedzinski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2# Vega has closed the distance and engaged Niedzwiedzinski in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Niedzwiedzinski.
Niedzwiedzinski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Niedzwiedzinski misses with a punch on the inside.
Vega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a hook from the clinch. Niedzwiedzinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Vega. Niedzwiedzinski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vega drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Niedzwiedzinski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Niedzwiedzinski scores a nice knee to the body.
Vega is breathing heavily.#T3# Niedzwiedzinski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Vega wants a takedown.
Vega avoiding damage as Niedzwiedzinski throws knees to the body.
#BC2# Vega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Niedzwiedzinski tries to clinch there but Vega circles away.
Niedzwiedzinski wants to clinch up but Vega keeps it at a distance.#CL# Niedzwiedzinski clinches up against the cage. Niedzwiedzinski misses with some punches.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with some punches.
Niedzwiedzinski lands a hook that snaps the head of Vega backwards. Vega will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Niedzwiedzinski up against the cage. Niedzwiedzinski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Niedzwiedzinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with some punches.
#BC2# Vega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Niedzwiedzinski has Vega up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4# Niedzwiedzinski working some nice short punches in the clinch. Vega is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Niedzwiedzinski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. A head punch blocked on the inside by Vega. Niedzwiedzinski misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action! Vega has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Niedzwiedzinski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Niedzwiedzinski lands on the inside with an uppercut. Niedzwiedzinski can't find room to land a body shot as Vega controls the action.
Niedzwiedzinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vega. Niedzwiedzinski has a couple of punches blocked by Vega.
Vega blocks an uppercut.
Vega avoiding damage as Niedzwiedzinski throws knees to the body.
Vega tries for a takedown. No joy.
Niedzwiedzinski swings wildly with an uppercut but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it. Niedzwiedzinski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vega backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Niedzwiedzinski dominated that second round. 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! #R3# Vega swats away the attempt to clinch by Niedzwiedzinski. Vincento Vega seems to be getting the better of the standup. Niedzwiedzinski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vega swats him away and circles back towards the center. Vega appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL# Niedzwiedzinski takes the fight into the clinch. Vega tries to pull guard but Niedzwiedzinski forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Vega is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Niedzwiedzinski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2# Vega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Vega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vega paws at him with a jab and circles away. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vega, as that shot connected.
#CL# Niedzwiedzinski has Vega up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Niedzwiedzinski working aggressively here.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Niedzwiedzinski. Vega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Niedzwiedzinski pushes Vega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Niedzwiedzinski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vega.
#T1# Vega tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Niedzwiedzinski smiles and moves away.
Bruno Niedzwiedzinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincento Vega.#CL# Niedzwiedzinski moves into the clinch. Niedzwiedzinski misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Niedzwiedzinski - that landed with a thud.
Niedzwiedzinski scores with an uppercut up the middle. Niedzwiedzinski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Niedzwiedzinski works on Vega's body with a couple of short punches. Vega blocking some punches.
Niedzwiedzinski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Niedzwiedzinski trying to land knees to the body.
Niedzwiedzinski pushes Vega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Niedzwiedzinski. Niedzwiedzinski misses with the head strike.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2# Niedzwiedzinski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vega is defending well for now. Niedzwiedzinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Vega. Niedzwiedzinski missing with knees to the body.
Vega blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Niedzwiedzinski scores with an uppercut up the middle. This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2# Vega breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Niedzwiedzinski looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Vega misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL# Niedzwiedzinski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vega, pushing him back against the cage. Niedzwiedzinski misses with a punch on the inside.
Niedzwiedzinski swings wildly with an uppercut but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it. A left hand lands to the body for Niedzwiedzinski.
#T3# Vega jumps guard but Niedzwiedzinski stands there with Vega around his waist. Vega gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vega is trying to pull guard but Niedzwiedzinski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Niedzwiedzinski is leaning against Vega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Niedzwiedzinski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Vega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Niedzwiedzinski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vega's elbow. Vega tries to circle away but Niedzwiedzinski has him pinned against the cage. Niedzwiedzinski tries to land knees in the clinch but Vega avoids the damage to the body. Niedzwiedzinski missing with knees to the body.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Vega. Niedzwiedzinski throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Vega breaks the clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski avoids a kick to the body.
Vega misses with a two punch combination.
Niedzwiedzinski is looking to clinch. Niedzwiedzinski tries to clinch up.#T4##CL# Niedzwiedzinski rushes Vega and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Vega blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2# Vega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Niedzwiedzinski moves in looking to clinch but Vega pushes him off.#CL2# Vega closes the distance and pushes Niedzwiedzinski back into the cage. Niedzwiedzinski misses with the head strike.
Niedzwiedzinski trying to land knees to the body.
Niedzwiedzinski is pressed up against the cage. Vega has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Niedzwiedzinski down to the mat. Niedzwiedzinski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vega attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Niedzwiedzinski tries to clinch up. Bruno Niedzwiedzinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Vega lands with a good body shot. Niedzwiedzinski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vincento Vega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Vega misses with a jab, cross combination.
Niedzwiedzinski wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Bruno Niedzwiedzinski showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Niedzwiedzinski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Niedzwiedzinski! A very excited looking Bruno Niedzwiedzinski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
ABW 47 Athanas - Bush
Date: Jul 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Vega gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD# Vega drags the fight down to the ground.
The Eagle trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The Eagle wants to pass the guard but Vega is keeping the position. The Eagle won't allow Vega to get back to his feet. The Eagle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vega is keeping the position for now. Vega controlling The Eagle's posture. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Eagle landing some decent shots from guard. #T1# The Eagle trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The Eagle wants to stand and escape but instead Vega has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2# The Eagle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vega can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The Eagle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. The Eagle trying to keep a closed guard but Vega is proving a slippery customer.
#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2# Vega avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Eagle wants to hit a switch here but Vega passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for The Eagle there! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The Eagle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. The Eagle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3##SU# Vega stands up from mount. Strange move. #CL# Vega moves into the clinch successfully.
The Eagle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vega prevents it.
The Eagle is trying to push Vega away but Vega has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Vega jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The Eagle walks away with a smile on his face. Vega gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. The Eagle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vega. #BC# Vega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vega throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vega keeps The Eagle at a distance using the push kick. #CL# Vega takes the fight into the clinch. #T4# The Eagle is trying to pull guard but Vega turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. The Eagle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vega is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Vincento Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sarel The Eagle. Vega is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but The Eagle is defending well.#BC2# The Eagle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Vega avoids the head kick by The Eagle.
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!#CL# Vega instigates a clinch. The Eagle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD# Vega jumps guard.
The Eagle stops Vega from standing up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The Eagle stands and throws Vega's legs to the side, diving into side control. Vega tries to escape but The Eagle is in control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincento Vega dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##CL# Vega has closed the distance and engaged The Eagle in a clinch.
Vega tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Eagle just stands there and leans against the cage. Vega pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2# The Eagle drags the fight down to the ground.
Vega wants to get up but he can't break The Eagle's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2# Vega got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Eagle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vega has managed to get both his arms back between The Eagle's legs - danger averted. Vega would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Vega gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1# Vega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Eagle moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Vega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Eagle can do to turn this around?#CL# Vega moves into the clinch. Vega is looking to take this one to the mat. Vega is stalling here.
The Eagle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC# Vega breaks from the clinch.
The Eagle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL# Vega gets in close and instigates a clinch. Vega trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2# The Eagle jumps guard and drags Vega to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. The Eagle wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vega is now in half guard. Vega prevents The Eagle from improving his position.#T2# The Eagle keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2# The Eagle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU# Vega decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL# The Eagle tries to keep at a distance but Vega has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Vega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3# Vega throws a combination. The Eagle tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Vega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vega lands with a nice combination. The Eagle backs away looking to recover. The Eagle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vega sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Eagle somewhat.#CL# Vega closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Vega lands a shot to the body. The Eagle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vega just stands there and leans against the cage. Vincento Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sarel The Eagle.#TD# Vega lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The Eagle tries to roll over but Vega keeps him under control.#T4# Vega sitting and controlling from the half guard. The Eagle keeping hold of Vega's head, controlling as best he can. The Eagle works his way to full guard. Good work. The Eagle working a defensive guard but Vega passes into half guard.
Vega tries to stand but can't do so whilst The Eagle controls his leg. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincento Vega dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# The Eagle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Vega appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Vega throws a nice looking combination but The Eagle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2# The Eagle rushes Vega and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# The Eagle decides to pull guard. #SUB2# The Eagle has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Vega doesn't defend quickly enough and The Eagle has managed to lock this one up! Can Vega escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to The Eagle on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sarel The Eagle!
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bk Returns and Vincento Vega. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bk Returns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vincento Vega! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Returns tries to clinch there but Vega circles away.
Vega gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Vega has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Returns avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Returns can't get the takedown.
Vega manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Returns wants to pass the guard but Vega is keeping the position. Returns trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Returns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Returns trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vega looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Vega keeping full guard, as Returns tries to pass. Vega throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Returns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Returns is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Vega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Returns has gone for a leg lock! Vega slips out almost immediately though and dives into Returns's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Returns (0) vs (2) Vega Vega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Returns swivels though and keeps the full guard. Vega keeps trying to improve his position. Returns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Returns is working hard here to advance position. Vega controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Returns has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Vega tries to free his leg and advance position but Returns is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Returns looking for subs off his back but Vega has passed one foot through into half guard.
Vega not doing much here.
Returns wants to improve his position but Vega is controlling well.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Vega not doing much here.
Returns is trying to control but can't.
Returns is looking for a sweep. Vega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Returns trying to control here.
Vega prevents Returns from improving his position. Returns looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Returns has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vega is working away from the top position though. Vega is controlling the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Returns moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Returns not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vega sitting in guard, not really doing much. Vega stopping the sweep attempt from Returns. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Returns trying to keep a closed guard but Vega is proving a slippery customer.
Vega won't allow Returns to sweep him here. Vega must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Returns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Vega content to stall in guard here. Returns might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Returns is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Vega is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Returns looking for a sweep. Not yet Returns, not yet. Returns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Returns is controlling Vega's posture.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Vega looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Returns seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Vega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Returns trying to keep a closed guard but Vega is proving a slippery customer.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Vega controls from within his opponent's guard. Returns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Returns (2) vs (2) Vega
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Vega controlling the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Returns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vega is keeping the position for now. Vega controlling Returns's posture. Vega keeping full guard, as Returns tries to pass. Vega tries to land a sweep but no joy. Returns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Vega 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. Vega managing to control the position. Returns trying to control but Vega is working from the bottom. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vega can do anything to dispel that myth. Returns preventing the sweep. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Returns passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Returns (5) vs (2) Vega Returns tries to move to mount but Vega blocks the move with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight! Returns takes the fight on points by 5 to 2. Bk Returns thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2017 |
#R1# A head kick misses from Di Moro. Di Moro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL# Vega rushes Di Moro and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Vega breaks from the clinch.
Di Moro lands with a kick to the temple. Vega shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL# Vega forces Di Moro back against the cage and clinches.#TD# Vega manages to pull guard.
Vega on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vega tries to get out of the position. Vega looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Vega wants to get back to his feet but Di Moro is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Di Moro preventing the sweep. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2# Di Moro gets to his feet - Vega follows without any prompting. A solid leg kick lands there for Di Moro.
#CL# Vega moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD# Vega turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Di Moro tries to buck Vega off but Vega is having none of it.#T1# Di Moro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vega's best efforts. Vega knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Di Moro on the ground.#SU# Vega decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Vega blocks a low kick nicely. A low kick from Di Moro misses #TD# and Vega counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Di Moro! Di Moro tries to buck Vega off but Vega is having none of it. Di Moro manages to get back to half guard. Di Moro manages to get to full guard.
Di Moro 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. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Di Moro is on top in guard.
#REVB##SU2# Di Moro gets to his feet. Vega looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2##CL# Vega rushes Di Moro and presses him up against the cage.#TD# Vega manages to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Di Moro prevents Vega from getting back to his feet. Di Moro wants to stand but Vega is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2# Di Moro gets to his feet. Vega looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Di Moro is looking to slow Vega down with leg kicks. Vega throws a one two combo.
Di Moro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Vega fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Di Moro checks it well. Vega lands with a nice body punch. Di Moro motions for Vega to come forward. Di Moro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Di Moro throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vega.#T3# Di Moro scores with a head kick.
#CL# Vega gets in close and instigates a clinch. Di Moro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Di Moro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Di Moro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vega to keep the fight standing. Vincento Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefano Di Moro. Di Moro tries to pull guard but Vega holds him up against the cage and eventually Di Moro drops back down to his feet.
#BC# Vega breaks from the clinch.
Di Moro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vega avoids the head kick by Di Moro.
Vega throwing a counter right hand but Di Moro manages to avoid it. Left hook, right uppercut from Vega. Vincento Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Di Moro looks to land a body kick but Vega moved away. A left and a right from Vega both land. Nice combination. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL# Vega gets in close and instigates a clinch. Di Moro is trying to pull guard but Vega has him pressed against the cage. Di Moro looks winded! Vega works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Di Moro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4# Di Moro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vega walks away with a smile on his face. Di Moro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL# Vega gets a clinch. Di Moro fails to pull guard.
Vega pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD# Vega wants the takedown. Di Moro is fighting it off but Vega persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Di Moro's guard against the cage. Vega preventing the sweep. #SU# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Vega gets to his feet - Di Moro follows without any prompting. Nice body kick there by Vega. Vega goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Vega keeps Di Moro at a distance using the push kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Di Moro blocks a head kick by Vega.
Vega throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vega sets himself, and Di Moro steps forward looking for the clinch! Vega avoids it this time. Vega throws a nice outside leg kick. Di Moro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincento Vega dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL# Di Moro gets tackled into the cage by Vega. Vega maintains the clinch. Di Moro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vega smiles and moves away.
Vega scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Di Moro doesn't seem bothered though. A head kick misses from Di Moro. #CL# Vega gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD# Vega pulls guard. #ES# Vega is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD# Vega gets control of Di Moro's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vega will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2# Di Moro gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. We've been informed that Di Moro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Di Moro. Di Moro tries to land a leg kick but Vega saw it coming and moves away.
Vega is looking to counter the offense by Di Moro and move into the clinch.#CL# Di Moro tries to keep at a distance but Vega has taken the fight into the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Di Moro is trying to pull guard but Vega has him pressed against the cage.#T1##TD# Vega gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Di Moro is looking for a sweep. Vega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Di Moro manages to get to full guard.
Di Moro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Vega gets full guard. Di Moro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Vega pulls Di Moro in close to prevent any damage. #SU2# Di Moro gets to his feet. Vega looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Vega lands a really nice looking cross but Di Moro seems unphased.
#T2# Nice body kick from Di Moro. Vega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Di Moro can do to turn this around?#CL# Vega instigates a clinch. Di Moro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vincento Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefano Di Moro. Vega taking a breather. Vincento Vega has scored more points in the clinch so far. Di Moro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vega just stands there and leans against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Di Moro tries to pull guard but Vega won't allow it.
Di Moro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Di Moro is trying to pull guard but Vega turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Di Moro is breathing heavily.#TD# Vega gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SU# Vega decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. A head kick misses from Di Moro. #CL# Vega closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD# Vega has Di Moro pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vega pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Di Moro tumbling to the mat - Vega dives into Di Moro's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vega stopping the sweep attempt from Di Moro.#T3# Di Moro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Vega is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Di Moro is controlling him. Vega has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SU2# Di Moro stands up from guard. Let's bang! A slapping leg kick lands for Di Moro.
No joy there for Vega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vincento Vega is winning the standup battle so far.#T4##CL# Vega moves into the clinch.#TD# 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 Di Moro uses from the top position. #SU2# Di Moro gets to his feet - Vega follows without any prompting. #CL# Vega pushes Di Moro up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Vega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Vega blocks a head kick by Di Moro.
#CL# Vega moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD# Vega lands a takedown into guard.
Di Moro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2# Di Moro gets to his feet. Vega looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Di Moro throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
#CL# Vega clinches. #BC# Vega breaks the clinch.
Di Moro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincento Vega dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Di Moro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Di Moro looks to move away, Vega throws a big counter combo but Di Moro just gets out of the way. Di Moro lands a front kick. Di Moro throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
Vega went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Di Moro throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Di Moro. Di Moro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vega. Vega obviously looking to wear him down.
Di Moro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL# Vega has Di Moro up against the cage in a clinch.
Di Moro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Di Moro jumps guard but Vega turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD# Vega jumps guard.
Di Moro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Di Moro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Vega wants to get back to his feet but Di Moro is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1##SU2# Di Moro stands up from guard. Let's bang! Di Moro throws a head kick that half lands.
Di Moro misses with a low kick as Vega jumps back. Di Moro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Vega punishes Di Moro's body with a nice straight punch.#CL# Vega closes the distance and clinches. Di Moro tries to pull guard but Vega won't allow it.
Vincento Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefano Di Moro. Di Moro jumps guard but Vega stands there with Di Moro around his waist. Di Moro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Di Moro being controlled against the cage.#TD# Vega drags the fight down to the ground.
Stefano Di Moro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Di Moro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vega is proving hard to escape from. Vega wants to stand up but Di Moro is controlling him. Di Moro throwing strikes but missing. Vega trying to control the position here. Di Moro stops Vega from standing up. #SU2# Di Moro stands up and waves to Vega to follow him. Vincento Vega is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL# Vega has closed the distance and engaged Di Moro in a clinch.
#T3# Di Moro tries to pull guard but Vega forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD# Vega gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Di Moro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Di Moro is still trying to improve position. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Di Moro is on top in guard.
#REVB##SU2# Di Moro gets to his feet - Vega follows without any prompting. Vega blocks the body kick.
Vega lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Di Moro backs up against the cage.
Di Moro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Vega half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Di Moro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vega. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Di Moro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4# Vega shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Di Moro eats them both and turns towards Vega to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL# Vega gets in close and instigates a clinch. Di Moro is trying to pull guard but Vega turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Di Moro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vega just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC# Vega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Vega forces Di Moro back against the cage and clinches.#BC# Vega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Di Moro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Vega lands with a nice combination. Di Moro backs away looking to recover.#CL# Vega clinches up with Di Moro and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Vega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A right-left combo lands from Vega. Vega takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Vega blocks a head kick by Di Moro.
Di Moro throws a sloppy head kick and Vega moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Vincento Vega showed his dominance in that final round. Well Vega has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincento Vega!
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