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Event:
DC 124: Sitsongrit v Ellacuria
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Vega bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Holliday's head.#KD#
Holliday cracks Vega with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vega looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Holliday finish him?
#CUT#It looks like Keaton Vega has been cut.
Holliday takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Holliday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holliday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vega manages to avoid it.
Vega with a hook.
Holliday takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vega on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holliday.
Vega lands a head kick!
#T1#
Vega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some bone on bone action there as Holliday checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Holliday is looking to counter the offense by Vega and move into the clinch.
Vega misses with a leg kick.
Holliday has been working on his boxing with his coaches at League of Shadows MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Vega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holliday takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A low kick from Vega misses #KD#
and Holliday counters with a nice right hand that sends Vega toppling to the canvas! Vega scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Holliday finish him?!
Vega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vega throws a hook but Holliday blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Holliday on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vega tries to land a leg kick but Holliday saw it coming and moves away.
Holliday feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vega slips under a jab from Holliday.
Vega only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Vega swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Holliday counters with a nice right hand that sends Vega toppling to the canvas! Vega scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Holliday finish him?!#ROC#Vega is rocked!#CL#
Vega gets tackled into the cage by Holliday. Holliday maintains the clinch.
Holliday misses with a body punch.
Holliday goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holliday works on Vega's body with a couple of short punches.
Vega is looking to break free of the clinch but Holliday has double underhooks.
Holliday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vega's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vega just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holliday's brow.
Holliday lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vega.
Vega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vega struggles to land a body shot inside as Holliday controls his hands.
Holliday misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Vega working hard to break the clinch.
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Holliday.
Vega blocks a body shot from Holliday.
Vega prevents a body shot from Holliday.
Holliday lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holliday works on Vega's body with a couple of short punches.
Vega looks winded!
Holliday lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holliday lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holliday throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vegas head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holliday.
Vega has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holliday works on Vega's body with a couple of short punches.#KD#
Holliday drops Vega onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Vega is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Vega is still on wobbly legs! Can Holliday finish him?
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!
A left hand lands to the body for Holliday.
Holliday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holliday throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vega seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Holliday lands a nice shot to the body.
Holliday goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holliday scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Vega avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Holliday.
Holliday digs a right hand underneath Vega's ribcage. Vega let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Holliday misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Holliday as the two fighters clinch.
Holliday lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holliday pushes Vega back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Holliday as the two fighters clinch.
Holliday misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holliday pushes Vega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holliday stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Holliday is working Vega over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Holliday.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Henry Holliday dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keaton Vega's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Holliday is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vega.
Vega tries to land a front kick but Holliday steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vega throws a sloppy head kick and Holliday moves out of range easily.
Vega throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Holliday.
Holliday throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vega avoids it.
John Henry Holliday is winning the standup battle so far.
Holliday staying out of range there.
Vega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday misses with an uppercut. Vega saw that one coming.
Vega appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Holliday fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vega is breathing heavily.#KD#
Holliday lands a big right hand that sends Vega crashing to the mat! Holliday stays standing though and waves Vega back to his feet!#T1#
Vega tries to score with a low kick but Holliday moves his leg out of the way.
Holliday was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Holliday ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Vega's jaw. Vega's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Holliday does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Henry Holliday!
John Henry Holliday was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
DC 115: Vinge v Vale Queiroz
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Vega throws a head kick that misses #KD#
and Sobral counters with a head kick that drops Vega - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
It looks like Sobral is going to stand back up.
Vega wants to control but Sobral is keeping busy.
#SU#
Sobral stands up and beckons Vega to join him on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobral blocks a leg kick.
Vega throws a head kick but Sobral moves out of range.
As Vega looks to move away, Sobral throws a big counter combo but Vega just gets out of the way.
Sobral lands with a straight right. Vega didn't see that one coming.
Sobral throws an overhand right that lands on Vega's shoulder, as Vega tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Sobral throws a head kick that misses
and Vega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sobral pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been told by Sobral's head coaches at The Devil’s Playground that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD#
Sobral drops Vega with a left right combo! Sobral follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC#Vega is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Keaton Vega has been cut.
Vega is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sobral is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Vega is still in real trouble! Can Sobral finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vega is trying desperately to improve position.
Vega seems to have recovered his senses.
Vega throwing punches from his back. He's mounted here but still fighting back.
Vega is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sobral content just to control the position here.
Vega is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Vega is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sobral avoids the attempt from Vega to control.
Sobral will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Sobral is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Sobral misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sobral throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sobral gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vega.
Vega throws out a powerful jab.
Sobral throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vega let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vega throws a sloppy head kick and Sobral moves out of range easily. #T3#
Sobral jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vega throws a sloppy head kick and Sobral moves out of range easily.
Sobral misses with a combination
and Vega counters with a left and a right that stings Sobral.
Sobral throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Vega.
Sobral tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sobral throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sobral on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vega lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sobral. Vega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sobral misses with a double jab.
Vega catches Sobral with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobral misses with a double jab
enabling Vega to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Vega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sobral misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sobral throws a sloppy head kick and Vega moves out of range easily.
Vega lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sobral takes a step back to recover.
Vega checks a low kick from Sobral.
It seemed like Vega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sobral, as that shot connected.
Vega thuds a left hand into Sobral's body.
Vega throws a front kick aimed at Sobral's knee but Sobral avoids it well.
Sobral was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andrei Sobral seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobral fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vega manages to avoid it.
Vega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Sobral backs off Vega throws a huge counter combo but Sobral manages to avoid it all.
Sobral pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vega appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Sobral.
A leg kick checked by Sobral.
Sobral checks a low kick from Vega.
Sobral throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Sobral dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keaton Vega's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Vega blocks a head kick by Sobral.
As Sobral backs off Vega throws a huge counter combo but Sobral manages to avoid it all.
Vega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sobral pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good shot there by Vega.
Sobral lands a head kick. Vega smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sobral scores with a sloppy right hand. Vega should have avoided that one.
Vega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sobral moves away.
Vega lands with a good body shot.
Andrei Sobral is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sobral misses with a combination
and Vega counters with a nice body kick.
Vega listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vega thuds a left hand into Sobral's body.
Sobral walks into a stiff left hand from Vega.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vega takes a swing at Sobral's ribcage but misses.
Sobral takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sobral fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vega has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Vega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vega blocks a head kick by Sobral.
Sobral pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vega moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sobral takes a swing at Vega's ribcage but misses.
Vega misses with a head kick.
Sobral misses with a straight left.
Sobral throws a sloppy head kick and Vega moves out of range easily.
Decent striking displayed by Sobral there.
Sobral tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vega goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vega slips a jab and a cross from Sobral.
Sobral throws a lazy head kick
enabling Vega to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Sobral is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vega sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Sobral's defenses. It connects perfectly with Sobral's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keaton Vega!
A relieved looking Keaton Vega thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DC 108 :Bollomard v Gambini
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Abner.
Vega tried to score with a low kick but Abner checks it.
Abner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crunch! Vega slams his shin into Abner's torso.
Abner throws a combination that misses
and Vega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vega avoids the head kick by Abner.
Abner avoids a kick to the body.
Abner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Abner lands a front kick.
Vega takes a swing at Abner's ribcage but misses.
Vega digs a good hook to Abner's body.
Vega closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vega scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Abner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abner connects with a right hand. Vega shakes it off.
Abner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vega. Vega obviously looking to wear him down.
Vega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Abner looks to land a combination but Vega avoids it well.
Vega throws a head kick that misses
and Abner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vega thinking.
Vega attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Abner throws a solid leg kick but Vega takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abner.
Abner misses with a kick to the body
and Vega counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Abner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Abner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vega manages to avoid it.
Abner tries a head kick but it misses.
Vega steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Vega throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega scores with a body shot.
Vega misses with a wild combination.
Vega throws a shot from downtown. Abner moves away and avoids it.
Vega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Abner throws a head kick that misses
and Vega counters with a nice body shot.
Abner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abner. That did some damage!
Abner checks the leg kick.
Vega has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Abner finds it's way round the side to connect with Vega's head.
Abner misses with a shot to the body
and Vega counters with a nice uppercut.
Abner fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Abner stuns Vega with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vega blocks a head kick by Abner.
Abner misses with a combination
and Abner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vega throws a push kick but Abner slaps the foot to one side.
Abner swinging wildly here.
Abner throws a sloppy head kick
and Vega counters with a good low kick that Abner was not able to check.
Abner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vega moves away.
Vega throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A low kick from Vega misses
and Abner counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Vega misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Vega throws a body punch but Abner moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Abner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vega's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abner misses with a shot to the body
and Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abner tries to score with a low kick but Vega moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Abner.
Good work by Vega as he checks the leg kick.
Abner throws a sloppy body shot
and Vega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vega tests Abner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vega scores with a head kick. Abner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega 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##KD#
Abner lands a left and a right that send Vega crashing to the mat, dazed. Abner thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Uncle Abner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vega bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Abner's head.
Vega scores with a hook.
Abner throws a right and a left that Vega avoids nicely.
Abner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vega.
Vega uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abner misses with a right hand
and Vega counters with a stiff right hand.
Abner misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Abner misses with the body kick
and Vega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abner takes a swing at Vega's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Vega misses.
Nice body punch from Vega.
Vega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Abner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Abner falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Vega to counter with a crisp jab.
Abner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Abner is looking to wear down Vega with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vega checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keaton Vega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vega blocks a head kick by Abner.
Vega throws a wild body kick that Abner sees coming a mile off.
Abner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vega circles away quickly and effectively.
Abner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Abner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abner scores with a three punch combo!
Abner fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Abner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Vega scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Abner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vega blocks a head kick by Abner.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vega slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vega darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vega tries to land a front kick but Abner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vega connects with a solid leg kick.
Abner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abner throws a poor cross that misses
and Vega makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Abner really felt that one!
Vega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abner. That did some damage!#T3#
Abner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Abner misses with a kick to the body.
Abner misses with a body kick.
Vega takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vega lands a glancing blow to the side of Abner's head.
Abner throws a series of punches but Vega moves out of range.
A low kick from Abner is predictable there
and Vega counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abner misses with a jab to the body
and Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vega thows a body kick. Abner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Abner throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
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!
Vega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abner.
A little jabbing left from Vega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick lands for Vega.
#T4#
Vega slips a jab and a cross from Abner.
Abner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vega throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vega with the inside leg kick.
Vega with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vega moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Abner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Vega.
Vega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Abner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vega slips under a jab from Abner.
Vega thumps Abner with a low kick.
Abner throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vega counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Vega connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vega dodges the punch combination from Abner.
Vega cracks Abner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Abner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abner misses with a two punch combination.
Abner takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Abner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega with the inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abner. Vega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vega lands a nice looking kick to the body. Abner takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Abner misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Vega.
Vega scores with a decent looking hook.
Vega throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vega scores with a leg kick.
Vega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abner. That did some damage!
Abner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Abner avoids the head kick by Vega.
Abner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vega avoids the head kick by Abner.
Vega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abner throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
Vega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2#
Vega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vega pushes Abner away with a front kick.
A combination from Abner does no damage.
Vega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abner throws an off balance right hand
and Vega counters with a slapping leg kick.
Abner will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Vega misses with a double jab.
Vega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abner. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Abner. Vega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abner.
Vega unleashes a big counter combination but Abner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Abner throws a lazy body kick
and Vega counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Abner throws a combination that misses
and Abner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vega scores with a nice strike.
Vega throws a front kick aimed at Abner's knee but Abner avoids it well.
Abner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vega blocks a low kick nicely.
Vega connects with the punch.
A head kick by Abner misses
and Vega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick lands from Vega.
Abner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Vega.
Abner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abner throws a body punch but Vega moves out of range. #T4#
Vega tries a head kick but it misses.
Abner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Abner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Keaton Vega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Abner is looking to chop away at Vega's legs.
Abner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick by Abner misses
enabling Vega to counter with a crisp jab.
Abner throws a head kick that misses
and Vega counters with a stiff right hand.
Abner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vega misses with a head kick.
Abner throws a sloppy head kick
and Vega counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Uncle Abner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Vega finds it's way through Abner's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keaton 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keaton Vega!
Keaton Vega thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DC 95: Bable v Savisto
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Vega connects with a solid leg kick.
Vega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McDermott throws a hook but Vega blocks it.
A big right from McDermott misses.
McDermott misses with a lunging right hand
and Vega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vega checks a low kick from McDermott.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vega.
Vega on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McDermott misses with a straight left.
Vega ducks under a wild hook from McDermott.
McDermott sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDermott moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A head kick misses from McDermott.
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!
McDermott misses with a left hand
and Vega counters with a nice low kick that buckles McDermott's knee momentarily.#T1#
McDermott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDermott moves away.
Vega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vega lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McDermott swings widly with a right hand
and Vega counters with a stiff right hand.
Vega lands with a good body shot.
McDermott ducks right into an uppercut from Vega.
McDermott on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vega. Vega obviously looking to wear him down.
Vega misses with a body shot
letting McDermott counter with a right hand.
Vega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McDermott misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vega.
McDermott throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Vega throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDermott throws a sloppy head kick and Vega moves out of range easily.
McDermott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vega counters with an outside leg kick.
McDermott throws the left hand but Vega avoids the punch easily.
McDermott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vega bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDermott's head.
Vega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McDermott explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The fighters circling - Vega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDermott.
Vega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDermott fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
McDermott throws the left hand but Vega avoids the punch easily.
Vega gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and McDermott counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McDermott.
McDermott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vega works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDermott trying to control but Vega is working from the bottom.
McDermott postures up and lands a big shot to Vega's brow.
McDermott postures up and lands a big shot to Vega's brow.
McDermott landing with the ground and pound.
McDermott with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
McDermott drops back looking for a leg! Vega is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vega manages to kick McDermott off! McDermott jumps back into Vega's guard.
Vega looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDermott is one step ahead there. #T4#
McDermott is looking to advance position but Vega has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDermott is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Vega trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vega controlling from mount.
Vega trying to control but McDermott is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Vega thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McDermott if he has to take too many more of those.
McDermott throws out a loose jab but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vega lands a glancing blow to the side of McDermott's head.
McDermott listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McDermott takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDermott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vega throws a leg kick but McDermott moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - McDermott coming out on top.
Vega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDermott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vega moves away from the strike by McDermott.
McDermott takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vega connects with a right hand. McDermott shakes it off.#T1#
Some wild striking there from McDermott.
Vega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDermott misses with a hook. Vega ducked under it nicely.
McDermott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Vega counter with a right hand.
McDermott scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vega.
Vega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDermott was well out of range. Poor timing from Vega.
Vega misses with a looping left.
McDermott has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vega.
McDermott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vega counters with a right hand to the body.
McDermott connects with a nice looking jab.
Vega has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vega there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
McDermott takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDermott misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from McDermott.
McDermott swings widly with a right hand
and Vega counters with a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by McDermott as he connects with a hook.
McDermott missing with a left hand there. Vega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vega was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Vega finds it's way through McDermott's defenses.
Jab, jab by Vega - just one landing.
Some wild striking there from Vega.
Vega attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McDermott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vega. #T3#
A cross from McDermott lands.
McDermott throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
Vega thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDermott feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McDermott lands with a right hand.
Good work by McDermott as he checks the leg kick.
We've been told by McDermott's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Keaton Vega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vega moves into range and connects with a jab.
McDermott throws an overhand right that lands on Vega's shoulder, as Vega tries to avoid the shot.
McDermott moves away from the strike by Vega.
McDermott pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vega is out of range and McDermott settles back down.
McDermott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vega throws a leg kick
letting McDermott counter with a right hand.
McDermott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDermott is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
McDermott throws a lazy uppercut
and Vega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDermott goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vega throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
A clash of legs there as Vega blocks the low kick.
A nice side step and Vega releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vega fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body kick there by McDermott.
McDermott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vega throws a poor cross that misses
and McDermott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDermott avoids the head kick by Vega.
Vega gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling McDermott to counter with a crisp jab.
Vega pushes McDermott away with a front kick.
McDermott connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vega momentarily.
McDermott throws the left hand but Vega avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Keaton Vega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Good shot there by Vega.
Vega connects with an inside leg kick.
Vega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vega moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McDermott takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDermott thows a leg kick but Vega checks it
enabling Vega to counter with a crisp jab.
McDermott defending well as Vega loads up on a big left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vega.
Vega scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vega pivots, looking for a leg kick but McDermott is out of range and Vega settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from McDermott misses the target.
A low kick from Vega misses
enabling McDermott to counter with a crisp jab.
Vega throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
McDermott looks to land a right hand but Vega moved out of range.
McDermott fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vega.
McDermott connects with a single shot there.
McDermott misses with a lunging right hand
and Vega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vega looks to land a right hand but McDermott moved out of range.
Vega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDermott.
Vega looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
McDermott lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDermott misses with an uppercut.
McDermott throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
McDermott scores with a decent looking hook.
Vega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDermott misses with a left hand
and Vega counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
McDermott misses with a right hand
and Vega counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McDermott misses with an uppercut.
Vega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDermott.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vega scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDermott throws an off balance right hand
and Vega counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDermott stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vega.
Vega scores with a kick to the midsection.
McDermott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vega.
McDermott lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDermott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vega.
Vega connects with a looping right hand.
#T3#
McDermott takes a swing at Vega's ribcage but misses.
McDermott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vega.
McDermott stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vega.
Vega throws a hook to the side of McDermott's head but McDermott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDermott slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - McDermott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eddie McDermott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vega slips a jab from McDermott.
A head kick misses from McDermott.
Vega is trying to counter with his kicks.
Vega connects with a crisp jab.
McDermott looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vega takes one on the button.#T4#
McDermott throws a leg kick but Vega sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Vega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDermott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vega lands with a straight right. McDermott didn't see that one coming.
Vega throws a sloppy head kick and McDermott moves out of range easily.
Keaton Vega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega throws out a loose jab but McDermott uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDermott throwing a counter right hand but Vega manages to avoid it.
McDermott misses with a hook
and Vega counters with a thumping low kick.
Vega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDermott.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vega.
McDermott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDermott gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vega.
McDermott throws a leg kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keaton Vega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vega winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keaton Vega!
Our winner, Keaton Vega, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DC 86: Farfan v Fezzik
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Blazkov scores with a leg kick.
Ulysses Blazkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blazkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vega appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vega takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vega dodges the punch combination from Blazkov.
Blazkov throws a chopping leg kick but Vega manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blazkov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Blazkov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vega has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Blazkov.
Vega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blazkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blazkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blazkov.
Vega scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blazkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blazkov throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Vega.
Vega ducks under a wild hook from Blazkov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vega jabs at Blazkov's body.#T1#
Vega lands a nice hook to Blazkov's body. Blazkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blazkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vega takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Blazkov misses.
Blazkov misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Vega misses the target.
Vega takes a kick to the side of the head.
Blazkov tries to work over Vega's front leg with a kick but Vega checks it.
Blazkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vega jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Vega moves out of range of the body kick from Blazkov.
It looked like Vega wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vega ducks under a wild hook from Blazkov.
Blazkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vega.
Blazkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vega appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vega avoids the body shot from Blazkov.
Blazkov misses with a double jab.
Vega ducks under a wild hook from Blazkov.#T2#
Vega staying out of range there.
Vega tried to counter with a leg kick but Blazkov avoided it.
Blazkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blazkov throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vega.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blazkov misses with a leg kick
and Vega makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Blazkov thows a leg kick but Vega checks it
and Vega counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Blazkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vega checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blazkov swinging wildly here.
Vega is looking to land body kicks.
Crunch! Blazkov slams his shin into Vega's torso.
Vega throws a big shot that misses.
Vega tries a low kick but Blazkov avoids it.
Blazkov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Vega blocks it well.
Vega ducks under a wild hook from Blazkov.#T3#
Vega ducks under a wild hook from Blazkov.
Vega takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blazkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vega moves out of range as Blazkov throws a body kick.
Blazkov throws a lazy body kick
and Vega counters with a nice low kick that buckles Blazkov's knee momentarily.
Vega lands a front kick.
Vega throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blazkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blazkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vega.
Vega avoids the body shot from Blazkov.
Vega closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Blazkov throws a hook but Vega blocks it.
Blazkov misses with a kick to the body.
Vega checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vega. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blazkov misses with a right hand
and Vega counters with a thumping low kick.
Vega moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vega blocks a leg kick.
Blazkov lands a high kick!
Vega smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blazkov swings widly with a right hand
and Vega counters with an inside leg kick.
Blazkov misses with a body kick.
Vega steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Blazkov. That one must have hurt.
Blazkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blazkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blazkov misses with a low kick.
Vega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blazkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Blazkov is looking to score with low kicks.
Vega throws a quick counter kick to the body but Blazkov avoids it.
Blazkov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blazkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ulysses Blazkov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Vega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
That kick from Vega tenderised Blazkov's leg. Blazkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blazkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blazkov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vega throwing a counter right hand but Blazkov manages to avoid it.
Vega misses with a looping right.
Vega misses with a hook. Blazkov ducked under it nicely.
Blazkov throws out a counter right but Vega avoids it with no problem.
Vega scoring well with a low kick there.
Vega dips to his left and cracks Blazkov with an uppercut!
Blazkov throws a big shot that misses.
Blazkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vega.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blazkov! But no joy.
Vega misses with the combination.
Blazkov throws a fast counter high kick but Vega manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazkov throws a push kick but Vega slaps the foot to one side.
Vega lands a front kick.
Vega misses with the combination.
#T1#
Blazkov throws a sloppy head kick and Vega moves out of range easily.
Vega scores with a nice strike.
Vega looks for the body kick but Blazkov saw that one coming.
Blazkov flicks out a counter leg kick but Vega steps away.
Blazkov throws out a powerful jab.
A low kick from Blazkov is predictable there
and Vega counters with a body kick that stops Blazkov in his tracks momentarily.
Blazkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vega throws a jab when Blazkov was well out of range.
Blazkov throws a leg kick but Vega sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vega tries to counter by clinching up but Blazkov breaks away and moves out of range.
Blazkov misses with a shot to the body
and Vega finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Blazkov is breathing heavily.
Blazkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vega.
A good leg kick by Vega.
Blazkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blazkov misses with a kick to the body
and Vega counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vega lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blazkov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Vega misses with a few strikes there.
Blazkov misses with an uppercut. Vega saw that one coming.
Blazkov checks a leg kick nicely.
Blazkov misses with a low kick.
Vega lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vega scores with a leg kick.
Blazkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vega feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Blazkov throws a big shot that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Blazkov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vega - the referee stops the clock and Blazkov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vega. Blazkov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Blazkov misses with a body punch
and Blazkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blazkov throws a leg kick
and Vega counters with a nice uppercut.
Blazkov throws a right hand that misses
and Vega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blazkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vega.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Vega here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Vega scores with the left hand. Blazkov knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Vega connects with a single shot there.
Vega throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Blazkov throws a lazy body kick
and Vega counters with a nice uppercut.
Vega keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vega tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blazkov is able to avoid easily.
Blazkov throws a body kick that misses
and Vega counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vega. That's going to slow Blazkov down.
Blazkov throws a looping overhand right but Vega ducks down to avoid it.
Vega appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Blazkov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vega has got the better of the exchanges.
Vega lands a lovely overhand right.
Blazkov throws a sloppy head kick and Vega moves out of range easily.
Vega avoids a kick to the body.
Vega connects with a leg kick.
Keaton Vega is winning the standup battle so far.
Vega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vega has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Vega throws a nice looking combination but Blazkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Vega darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Vega connects with a leg kick.
Vega throws a hook but Blazkov blocks it.
Blazkov throws a chopping leg kick but Vega manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vega lands a glancing blow to the side of Blazkov's head.
Vega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blazkov.
Vega quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vega looks to throw the jab but Blazkov is out of range.
Vega misses with a looping left.
Blazkov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vega is able to avoid easily.
Vega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blazkov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vega counters with a nice uppercut.
Blazkov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blazkov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Blazkov misses with an uppercut
and Vega counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vega moves out of range as Blazkov strikes.
Blazkov misses with a body kick.
Vega scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Blazkov misses with a straight right.
Blazkov needs to keep his hands up - Vega had a free shot at his head there.
Blazkov throws a push kick but Vega slaps the foot to one side.
Blazkov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blazkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blazkov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vega swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blazkov avoids the body shot from Vega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega motions for Blazkov to come forward. Vega throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blazkov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vega.
Vega scoring well with a low kick there.
Blazkov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blazkov.
As Blazkov backs away, Vega returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Blazkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Vega feints and then cracks Blazkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blazkov down.
Blazkov misses with an uppercut
letting Vega counter with a right hand.
Blazkov scores with a jab. Vega acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blazkov cracks Vega with an open hand slap.
Vega thuds his shin into the meat of Blazkov's side.
Blazkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blazkov can do to turn this around?
Blazkov moves out of range as Vega throws a body kick.
Blazkov misses with a straight right.
Blazkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blazkov tries to land a front kick but Vega steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vega lands a front kick.
Blazkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Blazkov throws a leg kick but Vega moved away.
Blazkov walks into a straight right hand from Vega.#T2#
Vega lands a really nice looking cross but Blazkov seems unphased.
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!
A jab from Blazkov misses.
Blazkov throws a shot from downtown. Vega moves away and avoids it.
Vega comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blazkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Blazkov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little jabbing left from Blazkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vega ducks under a wild hook from Blazkov.
Vega blocks a leg kick.
Vega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vega wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vega misses with a kick to the body.
Vega slips under a jab from Blazkov.
Blazkov throws a lazy body kick
letting Vega counter with a right hand.
Blazkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vega.#T3#
Blazkov swings widly with a right hand
and Vega counters with an inside leg kick.
Vega scores with a decent looking hook.
Blazkov throws a solid leg kick but Vega takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blazkov.
Vega throws a quick counter kick to the body but Blazkov avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vega. Blazkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blazkov takes one on the button.
Vega throws a body kick that misses.
Blazkov misses with a straight left.
Vega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blazkov wants to land a leg kick but Vega is out of range.
Vega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blazkov throws out the jab.
Vega moves out of range of the body kick.
Vega half committed to a counter leg kick.
Blazkov takes a swing at Vega's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Vega misses its target.
Blazkov throws an off balance right hand
and Vega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blazkov throws a looping overhand right but Vega ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Blazkov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blazkov throws a hook to the side of Vega's head but Vega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blazkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Blazkov is predictable there
enabling Vega to counter with a crisp jab.
Vega lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blazkov will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vega lands a lovely overhand right.
Vega slips under a jab from Blazkov.
Blazkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vega. Vega obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body kick from Vega.
Vega lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Blazkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blazkov throws a big shot that misses.
Vega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Vega misses its intended target.
Blazkov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keaton 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keaton Vega!
After winning the bout, Keaton Vega thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ulysses Blazkov was interviewed post fight and said 'I think I'm cute.
I know I'm sexy.
I got the looks.
That drives the girls wild.
I got the moves.
That really move them.
I send chills.
Up and down their spine.
I'm just a sexy boy. (sexy boy)
I'm not your boy toy. (boy toy)
I'm just a sexy boy. (sexy boy)
I'm not your boy toy. (boy toy)'. |
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Event:
DC 75 Davis vs Tzeng
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Will Sho Yu has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Will Sho Yu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vega blocking some punches.
Will Sho Yu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Will Sho Yu working aggressively here.
Vega misses with a hook from the clinch.
Will Sho Yu lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Vega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Will Sho Yu tries to clinch up.
Will Sho Yu slips under a jab.
Will Sho Yu wants to clinch up but Vega keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Will Sho Yu is looking to chop away at Vega's legs.
The Oracle Will Sho Yu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Will Sho Yu wants to clinch.
Vega lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Vega jabs Will Sho Yu right on the nose. Will Sho Yu blinks but takes it well.
Vega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Will Sho Yu's sensitive parts. #CL#
Will Sho Yu darts in and clinches Vega up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Will Sho Yu.
Vega tries to throw a body punch but Will Sho Yu avoids it by throwing Vega back against the cage.
I was talking to Will Sho Yu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Will Sho Yu throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Vega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Will Sho Yu thows a leg kick but Vega checks it
and Vega counters with a thumping low kick.
Will Sho Yu throws a right and a left that Vega avoids nicely.
Will Sho Yu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Will Sho Yu is looking to clinch but Vega is avoiding it.
Will Sho Yu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vega.
Vega with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Will Sho Yu clinches up with Vega and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Will Sho Yu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vega.
Will Sho Yu lands an uppercut.
Will Sho Yu lands with a left to the head.
Will Sho Yu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Will Sho Yu blocks the elbow strike.
Will Sho Yu misses with some punches.
Vega is trying to break free.
Vega has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Will Sho Yu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vega tries to break free but Will Sho Yu pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Will Sho Yu misses with a punch to the body.
Will Sho Yu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vegas head.
Will Sho Yu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Will Sho Yu presses Vega against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Will Sho Yu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vega's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vega working hard to break the clinch.
Will Sho Yu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vega blocks a body shot from Will Sho Yu.
Vega wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Will Sho Yu misses with a punch to the body.
Will Sho Yu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vega backwards.
Vega stalls. #T4#
Will Sho Yu misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Will Sho Yu scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Will Sho Yu.
Will Sho Yu gets through Vega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vega being controlled against the cage.
Vega pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vega wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Will Sho Yu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Will Sho Yu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Will Sho Yu misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Oracle Will Sho Yu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
No joy there for Will Sho Yu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Will Sho Yu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vega manages to avoid it.
Will Sho Yu darts in trying to clinch
and Vega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vega digs a good hook to Will Sho Yu's body.
The Oracle Will Sho Yu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Will Sho Yu is looking to clinch but Vega is avoiding it.
Will Sho Yu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL#
Will Sho Yu clinches up with Vega and pushes him back against the cage.
Will Sho Yu throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Vega's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Vega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Will Sho Yu tries to clinch up
and Vega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vega misses with a hook. Will Sho Yu ducked under it nicely.
Will Sho Yu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keaton Vega seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Will Sho Yu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vega counters with a leg kick.
Vega throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Will Sho Yu.
Will Sho Yu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vega.#CL#
Will Sho Yu has Vega up against the cage in a clinch.
Will Sho Yu throws a punch but it's blocked by Vega.
Will Sho Yu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Vega's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vega working aggressively here.
Vega blocks an uppercut.
Will Sho Yu misses with a punch to the body.
The Oracle Will Sho Yu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Will Sho Yu tries a body shot but Vega blocks it.
Vega just leaning against Will Sho Yu, taking a breather. #BC2#
Vega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Vega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Will Sho Yu tries to close the distance and clinch but Vega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Will Sho Yu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Will Sho Yu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice leg kick from Vega, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vega lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Will Sho Yu connects with a single shot there.
Will Sho Yu misses with a head kick.
Vega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Will Sho Yu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vega throws a shot to the body.
Vega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Will Sho Yu moves in looking to clinch but Vega pushes him off.
A low kick from Will Sho Yu misses
and Vega counters with a right hand to the body.
Vega lands with a shot to the body.
Will Sho Yu moves in looking to clinch but Vega pushes him off.#T3#
Vega works Will Sho Yu's body with a nice hook.
Vega jabs at Will Sho Yu's body.
Will Sho Yu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
Will Sho Yu moves into the clinch.
Will Sho Yu taking a breather.
Vega misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vega looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vega blocks an uppercut.
Will Sho Yu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vega tries to break the clinch but Will Sho Yu is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Will Sho Yu.
Will Sho Yu lands a shot to the body.
Will Sho Yu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Will Sho Yu prevents a body shot from Vega.
Keaton Vega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##BC2#
Vega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Will Sho Yu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Vega closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vega - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
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!
Will Sho Yu working aggressively here.
Will Sho Yu lands with a right to the head.
Will Sho Yu keeps control of Vega as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vega lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vega blocking some punches.
Will Sho Yu struggles to land a body shot inside as Vega controls his hands.
Will Sho Yu lands a hook that snaps the head of Vega backwards.
Will Sho Yu misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Will Sho Yu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Vega throws a looping overhand right but Will Sho Yu ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Will Sho Yu closes the distance and clinches.
Vega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Will Sho Yu lands an uppercut.
Will Sho Yu lands a left hand.
Will Sho Yu lands a right hand.
Vega takes a shot to the head.
Vega blocks an uppercut.
Will Sho Yu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Vega is rocked!
Will Sho Yu swings wildly with an uppercut but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Will Sho Yu throws a head punch that misses.
Vega is trying to break the clinch but Will Sho Yu has him pressed against the cage.
Will Sho Yu prevents a body shot from Vega. #T1#
Vega blocking some punches.
Vega misses with a body punch.
Will Sho Yu has a couple of punches blocked by Vega.
Vega looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Will Sho Yu avoids the elbow strike from Vega, against the cage.
Will Sho Yu misses with a punch on the inside.
Vega blocking some punches.
Vega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vega just leaning against Will Sho Yu, taking a breather.
Will Sho Yu misses with the head strike.
Will Sho Yu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vega tries to break the clinch but Will Sho Yu is controlling the position.
Will Sho Yu presses Vega against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vega has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Will Sho Yu scores with a shoulder strike.
Vega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vega blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Will Sho Yu - that landed with a thud.
Will Sho Yu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vega's efforts to push away.
Will Sho Yu misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Will Sho Yu.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Will Sho Yu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Will Sho Yu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vega lands a nice uppercut.
Will Sho Yu lands a right hand. #T3#
Will Sho Yu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Will Sho Yu is pushing Vega up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Will Sho Yu lands a nice shot to the body.
Will Sho Yu lands a right hand.
Vega wants to break free but Will Sho Yu has control.
Will Sho Yu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Will Sho Yu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vega is trying to force a seperation but Will Sho Yu has the dominant position.
Vega tries to throw a body punch but Will Sho Yu avoids it by throwing Vega back against the cage.
Vega wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Will Sho Yu has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Will Sho Yu.
#T4#
Vega blocks an uppercut.
Vega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Will Sho Yu just leaning against Vega, taking a breather.
Will Sho Yu misses with the head strike.
Will Sho Yu tries a body shot but Vega blocks it.
Will Sho Yu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Vega fails to land.
Will Sho Yu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Will Sho Yu has a couple of punches blocked by Vega.
Will Sho Yu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vega backwards.
Will Sho Yu lands with a left to the head.
Vega wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Oracle Will Sho Yu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Will Sho Yu 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Oracle Will Sho Yu!
The Oracle Will Sho Yu 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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Event:
DC 66 Davis vs Lapierre
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Vega lands a nice hook to Real's body. Real takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Real takes a swing at Vega's ribcage but misses.
Real throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vega was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A punch lands to the side of Vega 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vega slips under a jab from Real.
Real on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Real takes one on the button.
Vega with a nice calf kick.
Vega with the inside leg kick.
A jab from Real misses.
Vega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Real has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Real tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vega was well out of range. Poor timing from Real.
A low kick lands for Vega.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Real darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Real blocks a head kick by Vega.
Both fighters circling a little - Vega finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Real misses with an uppercut.
DA Real seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vega scores with a kick to the body.
Real avoids the body shot from Vega.
A quick step to the side and Real tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Real lands a body shot.
Vega swings widly with a right hand
letting Real counter with a right hand.
Vega throws a sloppy head kick and Real moves out of range easily. #KD#
Real sends Vega crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Real is motioning to the referee to let Vega up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Vega is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vega throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Real ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vega moves away.
Vega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Real.
Vega takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Real paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Real throws a shot to the body.
Vega looks winded!
Vega on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Real on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Real gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Real has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A cross from Vega lands.
Real smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vega lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Real swings for the body but Vega moves out of range.
Real misses with a wild body shot.
Real drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Real misses.
Vega on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Real throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Real is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body punch from Real. #CL2#
Real tries to keep at a distance but Vega has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vega tries a body shot but Real blocks it.
Vega struggles to land a body shot inside as Real controls his hands.
Real tries to circle away but Vega has him pinned against the cage.
Vega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vega struggles to land a body shot inside as Real controls his hands.
#BC#
Real breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vega pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Real throws a body punch but Vega moves out of range.
Jab by Real.
Real fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vega looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vega throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Real swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vega counters with a nice leg kick.
Real looks to score with a jab to the body but Vega is just out of range.
Real just misses with a punch to the body.
#KD#
Real lands a big right hand that sends Vega crashing to the mat! Real stays standing though and waves Vega back to his feet!
Vega is still on wobbly legs! Can Real finish him?#CUT#It looks like Keaton Vega has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Real lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Vega head around and knocks him out cold! Real hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DA Real!
After the fight, DA Real was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
DC 59: Dye vs Steve
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
McDermott throws a series of punches but Vega moves out of range.
Vega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDermotts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McDermott checks a leg kick.
McDermott throws a jab when Vega was well out of range.
McDermott goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vega takes one to the chin there.
McDermott misses with a left hand
and Vega counters with a leg kick.
Vega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vega is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDermott with a body shot.
McDermott throws out a loose jab but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega lands a lovely overhand right.
McDermott throws a jab when Vega was well out of range.
A head kick misses from McDermott.
Vega looks to land a body kick but McDermott moved away.
Vega throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
McDermott scores with a decent looking hook.
Vega has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDermott finds it's way round the side to connect with Vega's head.
Vega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDermotts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McDermott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vega misses with a body kick.#TD#
McDermott fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vega sprawls well initially but McDermott persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vega punching from the bottom.
Vega manages to get to full guard.
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.
McDermott is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
McDermott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDermott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vega is trying to keep McDermott in close.
McDermott stopping the sweep attempt from Vega.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDermott's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McDermott with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
McDermott drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vega dives on top into guard.#REVB#
McDermott trying to control the position.
#T3#
McDermott is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vega prevents McDermott from getting back to his feet.
Vega passes McDermott's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McDermott is trying to get back to full guard.
Vega is keen to just control but McDermott is a slippery customer.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McDermott is trying to get back to full guard.
McDermott is not content to let Vega control the position.
Vega is thwarting McDermott's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vega blocks a head kick by McDermott.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie McDermott dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vega ducks under a wild hook from McDermott.
McDermott tries to land a front kick but Vega steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vega slips a jab from McDermott.
Vega staying out of range there.
Vega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDermott.
McDermott gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McDermott fails with the takedown.
Vega explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Eddie McDermott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDermott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've been told by McDermott's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good exchange - McDermott coming out on top.#T1#
McDermott moves away from the strike by Vega.
McDermott tries a head kick but it misses.
McDermott misses with a straight right.
McDermott throws a head kick that misses
and Vega counters with a stiff right hand.
McDermott works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McDermott misses with a straight right.
McDermott looks to throw the jab but Vega is out of range.
Vega tries to counter by closing the distance.
McDermott is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McDermott swings widly with a right hand
and Vega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDermott thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vega was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vega keeps McDermott at a distance using the push kick.
McDermott thuds a left hand into Vega's body.
Eddie McDermott is winning the standup battle so far.
McDermott tries a head kick but it misses.
McDermott's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vega connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McDermott scrambles back to his feet.
Vega takes one on the button.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDermott cracks Vega with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vega moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McDermott misses with an uppercut
and Vega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDermott throws a sloppy head kick and Vega moves out of range easily.
Vega misses with a combination
and McDermott counters with a nice uppercut.
Vega connects with a leg kick.
A low kick from Vega misses
and McDermott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDermott misses with a left hand
and McDermott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vega slips under a jab from McDermott.
A swing and a miss from McDermott.
Vega misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Vega takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDermott missing with a left hand there. Vega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
McDermott shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McDermott showed some decent athleticism there.
McDermott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vega is looking to control McDermott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vega avoid being mounted?#SUB#
McDermott seems to be working for a kimura but Vega defends the submission attempt.
Vega is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McDermott scores with a couple of nice shots.
McDermott trying to control from half guard but Vega is working away.
Vega is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
McDermott thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vega keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McDermott working over Vega with some ground and pound. Vega looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
McDermott is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McDermott wants to stand but Vega has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
McDermott thows a huge punch but Vega dodges it nicely.
McDermott thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vega's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vega has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDermott is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
McDermott is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vega has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie McDermott dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McDermott tries a head kick but it misses.
Vega displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McDermott falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vega throws the left hand but McDermott avoids the punch easily.
Vega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sloppy strikes from McDermott. Those never looked like landing.
Vega scoring well with a low kick there.
McDermott has a takedown stuffed.
Vega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDermott throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vega throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
McDermott throws a head kick that misses.
Vega let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A head kick misses from Vega.
McDermott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vega throws a big counter head kick but McDermott avoids it with no problem.
McDermott throws a hook but Vega avoids it easily.
Vega pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McDermott back to the cage. Vega follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McDermott throws a right hand that misses
and Vega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vega.
Vega lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McDermott lands a head kick. Vega smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McDermott looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vega is fending him off so far but McDermott persists. Nope, Vega circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie McDermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDermott throws a lazy body kick
enabling Vega to counter with a crisp jab.
Vega lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick lands for Vega.
McDermott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vega is looking for the big counter here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vega. That's going to slow McDermott down.
Vega just misses with a punch to the body.
Vega lands a head shot.
McDermott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDermott throws a nice head kick!
Vega slips a straight right by McDermott.
McDermott throws a lazy uppercut
letting Vega counter with a right hand.
Vega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDermott throws out the jab.
McDermott shoots in looking for a takedown. Vega tries to sprawl out of it but McDermott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vega manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Vega throws a body shot but no joy.
McDermott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDermott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keaton Vega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDermott.
McDermott throws a jab when Vega was well out of range.
Vega dips to his left and cracks McDermott with an uppercut!
Vega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDermott on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDermott.
Vega feints a jab promting McDermott to slip. Vega then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McDermott slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McDermott throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
Vega was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Vega does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McDermott is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McDermott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vega just misses with a punch to the body.
Vega has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDermott finds it's way round the side to connect with Vega's head.
McDermott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vega blocks a head kick by McDermott.
McDermott throws a right hand that misses
and Vega counters with a body kick that stops McDermott in his tracks momentarily.
Vega connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vega scores with a nice body kick.
McDermott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vega throws a body kick that misses.
Eddie McDermott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDermott on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keaton Vega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDermott 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie McDermott!
A very excited looking Eddie McDermott 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:
DC 48: Knightley vs Mfer
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
#R1#
MacMillan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vega is fending him off so far but MacMillan persists. Nope, Vega circles away and we're back to standing.
Evan MacMillan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacMillan fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Vega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice takedown defense from Vega. No joy for MacMillan on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan MacMillan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacMillan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vega is fending him off so far but MacMillan persists. Nope, Vega circles away and we're back to standing.
MacMillan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
MacMillan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
MacMillan seems to be looking for submissions.
Vega gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacMillan trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacMillan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
MacMillan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vega swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacMillan is pushing down on Vega's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vega is fighting to maintain full guard but MacMillan has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Vega gets back to full guard.
MacMillan trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacMillan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vega looking for a sweep. Not yet Vega, not yet.
Vega is adopting a defensive guard.
MacMillan 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 wants to sweep but no luck.
Vega controls MacMillan momentarily but MacMillan frees himself.
MacMillan throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
MacMillan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vega looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vega looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vega! #REVB##T2#
MacMillan is looking for a sweep.
Vega controls the position from side control.
MacMillan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacMillan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
MacMillan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vega pulls his head out easily. #T3#
MacMillan is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
MacMillan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vega prevents MacMillan from improving his position.
Vega not doing much here.
MacMillan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vega with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
MacMillan is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
MacMillan tries for a takedown but Vega sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vega stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vega wants it to stay on the feet.
Vega slaps away a takedown attempt from MacMillan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keaton Vega will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vega throws a hook but MacMillan avoids it easily.
Vega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacMillan fails with the takedown
and Vega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vega scores with a jab to the head.
#TD#
MacMillan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
MacMillan postures up.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacMillan throwing strikes from guard but Vega blocks nicely.
MacMillan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vega swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
MacMillan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vega dives on top into guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
MacMillan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vega advances position into side control!
MacMillan is looking to reverse the position.
Vega working the head and body with strikes.
MacMillan is looking to regain half guard here but Vega keeps moving and retains side control.
MacMillan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Vega presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T2#
Vega tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacMillan manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
MacMillan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vega prevents MacMillan from improving his position.
Vega perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
MacMillan is looking for a sweep. Vega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vega content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
MacMillan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacMillan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vega loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
MacMillan working for a triangle but Vega defends it easily.
Vega trying to control but MacMillan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vega is sitting in close to MacMillan's body. MacMillan has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Vega is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Vega is tapping! That was a very nice submission by MacMillan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Evan MacMillan!
After the big win, Evan MacMillan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KOMBAT KLOTHING and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
DC 39: Midweek Madness
Date: Mar 29, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Mjölnir gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mjölnir wants to get back to striking at distance but Vega won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Mjölnir scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mjölnir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mjölnir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mjölnir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mjölnir. #BC2#
Mjölnir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mjölnir clinches with his opponent.
The referee calls for Vega to work.
Vega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mjölnir is trying to break free.
Mjölnir wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Mjölnir escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vega ducks under a wild hook from Mjölnir.
Mjölnir is looking to clinch.
Vega throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mjölnir counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mjölnir tries a head kick but it misses.
Vega quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
Mjölnir smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Mjölnir misses.
Vega swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mjölnir throws a nice looking combination but Vega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mjölnir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mjölnir tries a head kick but it misses.
Mjölnir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vega swats away the attempt to clinch by Mjölnir.
Vega misses with a hook
enabling Mjölnir to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Mjölnir moves into the clinch.
Vega lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mjölnir works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mjölnir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vega wants to get back to striking at distance but Mjölnir won't allow it.
#T2##BC#
Vega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mjölnir throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mjölnir tries to clinch but Vega is having none of it.
Vega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vega scores with a jab to the body.
Mjölnir tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Mjölnir forces Vega back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Mjölnir breaks from the clinch.
Vega misses with a looping right.
Mjölnir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mjölnir throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
Mjölnir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vega throws a quick counter head kick but Mjölnir was just out of range.
Mjölnir doesn't manage to clinch there - Vega circles away.
Vega throws out a loose jab but Mjölnir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torsten Mjölnir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Vega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Vega finds it's way through Mjölnir's defenses.
Mjölnir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mjölnir checks the leg kick.
Vega throws a jab when Mjölnir was well out of range.
Mjölnir ducks under a wild hook from Vega.
Vega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mjölnir throws out the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vega.
Vega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mjölnir looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Vega throws out a leg kick but Mjölnir moves out of range and Vega only half commits.
Mjölnir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vega.
Mjölnir ducks under a wild hook from Vega.
Vega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mjölnir throws a body punch but Vega moves out of range. #T4#
Mjölnir takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vega misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Mjölnir has Vega up against the cage in a clinch.
Mjölnir scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vega.
Mjölnir scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Vega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mjölnir tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mjölnir tries to clinch up
and Vega counters with a stiff right hand.
Mjölnir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vega.
Vega throws a sloppy head kick and Mjölnir moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Mjölnir moves into range and clinches up with Vega.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Torsten Mjölnir will probably get the nod.
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#
Vega swats away the attempt to clinch by Mjölnir.
Mjölnir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mjölnir throws a series of strikes that have Vega backpedaling.
Vega lands a front kick.
Vega has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mjölnir fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vega is out of range.
As Mjölnir backs away, Vega returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Mjölnir rushes Vega and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vega misses with a punch to the body.
Vega holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vega pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Mjölnir breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Mjölnir tries to clinch up but Vega circles away and keeps his distance.
Mjölnir throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vega throws a low kick but Mjölnir moves out of range easily.
Mjölnir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vega half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mjölnir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mjölnir wants to clinch but Vega slips to the side
and Vega counters with a good low kick that Mjölnir was not able to check.
Mjölnir avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mjölnir lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mjölnir misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vega counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Mjölnir rushes Vega and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vega looking to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vega takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
Vega prevents Mjölnir from breaking the clinch.
The referee calls for Vega to work.
Vega scores with a shot to the side of Mjölnir's head.
Mjölnir blocks an uppercut.
Mjölnir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Mjölnir escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mjölnir throws a right and a left that Vega avoids nicely.
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!
Mjölnir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Torsten Mjölnir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mjölnir misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Vega on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vega throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big left from Vega misses.
Vega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vega. Mjölnir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vega tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mjölnir swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vega circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mjölnir slips under a jab.
Vega looks to land a right hand but Mjölnir moved out of range.
Vega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vega takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Mjölnir instigates a clinch.
Vega prevents a body shot from Mjölnir.
Mjölnir wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vega has him pressed against the cage.
Vega is trying to maintain a safe position but Mjölnir gets an underhook and turns Vega into the cage.#T4#
Vega throws an elbow but it misses.
Vega wants to get back to striking at distance but Mjölnir won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Mjölnir.
Mjölnir lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vega.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mjölnir. #BC2#
Mjölnir escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mjölnir scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vega pushes off an throws an elbow but Mjölnir leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega is looking to control Mjölnir's arms but Mjölnir gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vega has his back to the cage.
Mjölnir lands a left hand.
Mjölnir misses with a punch to the body.
Mjölnir misses with a body punch.
Mjölnir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vega trying to control the position but instead, Mjölnir has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vega into the cage.
Vega tries to work over Mjölnir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Torsten Mjölnir will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mjölnir tries to clinch but Vega is having none of it.
Mjölnir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vega.
Some wild striking there from Mjölnir.
Vega misses with a hook. Mjölnir ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Mjölnir forces Vega back against the cage and clinches.
Vega with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Mjölnir escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vega smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mjölnir tries to clinch but Vega moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Vega misses the target.
Mjölnir throws a right and a left that Vega avoids nicely.
Mjölnir throws a lazy right hand but Vega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vega feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vega misses the jab.
Mjölnir throws a counter combo.#T1#
Mjölnir throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vega's head.
Mjölnir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vega is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mjölnir moves out of range as Vega strikes.
Mjölnir misses with a few strikes there.
Vega swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vega keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Mjölnir has closed the distance and engaged Vega in a clinch.
Good body shot from Mjölnir.
A short right from Mjölnir on the inside. #BC2#
Mjölnir breaks the clinch.
Vega ducks under a wild hook from Mjölnir.#CL2#
Mjölnir closes the distance and clinches.
Mjölnir has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vega seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mjölnir can turn it around.
Vega will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mjölnir up against the cage.#BC#
Vega breaks the clinch.
#T2#
A swing and a miss from Vega.
The fighters circling - Mjölnir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mjölnir scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mjölnir blocks a head kick by Vega.
Mjölnir misses with a head kick.
Mjölnir ducks under a wild hook from Vega.
Mjölnir lands with a slapping head kick.
Mjölnir throws a head kick that half lands.
Mjölnir scores with a head kick.
#T3#
Mjölnir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Torsten Mjölnir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mjölnir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vega.
Keaton Vega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vega pushes Mjölnir away with a front kick.
Mjölnir tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Mjölnir
and Vega counters with a low kick, right behind Mjölnir 's knee.
Vega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Mjölnir misses.
Vega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mjölnir.
Mjölnir misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Mjölnir moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mjölnir.
Vega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vega throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vega misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Mjölnir breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mjölnir is trying to break the clinch but Vega is controlling him.
Mjölnir swings wildly with an uppercut but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vega is struggling to control the position.
Mjölnir blocks an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mjölnir as Vega tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Mjölnir breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Mjölnir blocks the leg kick.
#CL2#
Mjölnir instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Mjölnir manages to break the clinch.
Mjölnir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torsten Mjölnir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mjölnir 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Torsten Mjölnir!
An out of breath and clearly excited Torsten Mjölnir thanked Stoner's Killer Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
DC 31: Ziegler vs Hoshino
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Vega.
Mihaljevic misses with an uppercut. Vega saw that one coming.
Mihaljevic misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vega! But no joy.
Vega motions for Mihaljevic to come forward. Vega throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vedran Mihaljevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mihaljevic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mihaljevic throws the left hand but Vega avoids the punch easily.
Vega is looking to land body kicks.
Mihaljevic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mihaljevic misses with a hook. Vega ducked under it nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vega.
Mihaljevic throws an overhand right that lands on Vega's shoulder, as Vega tries to avoid the shot.
Mihaljevic throws a right and a left that Vega avoids nicely.
Vega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mihaljevic.
Vega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic looks to throw the jab but Vega is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Mihaljevic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mihaljevic misses with a right hand
and Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mihaljevic.
Vega throws a counter combo.#T1#
Mihaljevic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vega slips a jab from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic misses with a left hand
and Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Mihaljevic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mihaljevic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vega moves out of range of the body kick from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mihaljevic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vega throws a combination. Mihaljevic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vega misses with a body kick.
Mihaljevic looks to throw the jab but Vega is out of range.
Mihaljevic misses with a hook. Vega ducked under it nicely.
Mihaljevic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Mihaljevic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vega has time to react.
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!
Vega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mihaljevic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vega counters with a low kick, right behind Mihaljevic 's knee.
Vega dodges the punch combination from Mihaljevic.
Vega defending well as Mihaljevic loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
A big left from Mihaljevic misses.
Vega lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mihaljevic throws a right hand that misses
and Vega makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mihaljevic swings widly with a right hand
enabling Vega to counter with a crisp jab.
Mihaljevic misses with a few strikes there.
Mihaljevic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mihaljevic tries for a takedown but Vega circles away easily
and Vega counters with a nice body shot.
Vega takes one on the button.
Mihaljevic throws a sloppy head kick and Vega moves out of range easily.
Vega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mihaljevic sets himself, and Vega steps forward looking for the clinch! Mihaljevic avoids it this time.
Mihaljevic shoots in for a takedown but Vega shows good takedown defense.
Vega slips a jab from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Vega ducks under a wild hook from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic is breathing heavily.
Mihaljevic misses with a straight right.
Vega moves out of range as Mihaljevic strikes.
Mihaljevic misses with a right hand
and Mihaljevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mihaljevic throws a lazy uppercut
and Vega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mihaljevic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vega counters with a stiff right hand.
Vega throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mihaljevic throws a lazy uppercut
and Vega counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mihaljevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Vega.
A little jabbing left from Vega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mihaljevic misses with a hook
and Vega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vega.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mihaljevic.#T4#
Mihaljevic throws a poor cross that misses
and Vega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vega scores with a one two! Mihaljevic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mihaljevic throws a right hand that misses
and Vega makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mihaljevic really felt that one!
Mihaljevic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vega can pounce on him.
Mihaljevic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vega swats away the attempt to clinch by Mihaljevic.
Vega is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mihaljevic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Vega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mihaljevic is looking to counter punch.
Mihaljevic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mihaljevic misses with a right hand
and Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mihaljevic swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mihaljevic throws out the jab.
Vega is looking for the big counter here.
Mihaljevic moves to clinch but Vega breaks away
and Vega makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mihaljevic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vega counters with a thumping low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mihaljevic throws a big shot that misses.
Mihaljevic throws an overhand right that lands on Vega's shoulder, as Vega tries to avoid the shot.
Mihaljevic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters circling a little - Vega finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vega lands a head shot.
Vega slips a straight right by Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic walks into a jab.
Mihaljevic swings widly with a right hand
and Vega counters with a one-two to the body.
A shot to the liver by Vega. Beautiful body shot.
Mihaljevic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mihaljevic there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mihaljevic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mihaljevic throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Mihaljevic misses the target.
Vega clobbers Mihaljevic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Mihaljevic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vega counters with an outside leg kick.
Mihaljevic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mihaljevic misses with a left hand
and Vega counters with a nice uppercut.
Mihaljevic misses with a lunging right hand
and Vega makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mihaljevic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mihaljevic misses with a right hand
and Vega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic swings widly with a right hand
and Mihaljevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick by Mihaljevic misses
and Vega counters with a low kick, right behind Mihaljevic 's knee.
Vega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mihaljevic.
Vega lunges at Mihaljevic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mihaljevic's hand.
A big right from Mihaljevic misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vega darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circling - Mihaljevic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vega now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mihaljevic might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mihaljevic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vega moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vega moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Mihaljevic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vega. Vega obviously looking to wear him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vega checks a leg kick.
Donk. Vega catches Mihaljevic right on the button with a cross.
Vega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mihaljevic.
Vega connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vega stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mihaljevic swings widly with a right hand
and Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Mihaljevic is rocked!
Mihaljevic throws the left hand but Vega avoids the punch easily.
Vega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Mihaljevic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mihaljevic misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Vega holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mihaljevic seems to have got his legs back now.
Mihaljevic takes a shot to the head.
Mihaljevic has had enough of the clinch but Vega keeps him there for the moment.
Vega tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mihaljevic avoids it.
Vega is stalling here.
#T3#
Vega looking to throw knees to the head but Mihaljevic is blocking nicely.
Mihaljevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vega lands a left hand.
Vega working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mihaljevic tries to break free but Vega pushes him back against the cage.
Mihaljevic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mihaljevic is looking to break free of the clinch but Vega has double underhooks.
Vega throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaljevic avoids the elbow strike from Vega, against the cage.
Mihaljevic is looking to break free of the clinch but Vega has double underhooks.
Vega trying to stall but Mihaljevic improves his position.
Vega tries to land a knee to the head but Mihaljevic blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Mihaljevic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mihaljevic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vega. That one must have hurt.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vega in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mihaljevic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mihaljevic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vega is out of range.
Mihaljevic sets himself, and Vega steps forward looking for the clinch! Mihaljevic avoids it this time.#T4#
Vega connects with a leg kick.
Mihaljevic tries to land a leg kick but Vega saw it coming and moves away.
Mihaljevic throws a hook to the side of Vega's head but Vega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mihaljevic throws a poor cross that misses
and Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mihaljevic misses with a straight left.
Vega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mihaljevic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vega throws a sloppy head kick and Mihaljevic moves out of range easily.
Mihaljevic throws a shot from downtown. Vega moves away and avoids it.
Mihaljevic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vega thuds a left hand into Mihaljevic's body.
Mihaljevic lands with a nice combination. Vega backs away looking to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mihaljevic throws a big shot that misses.
Vega is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vega takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mihaljevic misses with an attempted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Vega misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Vega instigates a clinch.
Mihaljevic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mihaljevic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mihaljevic wants to break free but Vega has control.
#BC#
Mihaljevic breaks from the clinch.
Vega with a jab.
Mihaljevic throws a combination that misses
and Vega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mihaljevic misses with an uppercut. Vega saw that one coming.
Vega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mihaljevic swinging wildly here.
Vega lands a leg kick that knocks Mihaljevic off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Vega slams his shin into Mihaljevic's torso.
Mihaljevic misses with a hook.
Vega tries to counter with a clinch but Mihaljevic shakes him off and moves away.
Mihaljevic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vega dips to his left and cracks Mihaljevic with an uppercut!
Mihaljevic on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Vega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mihaljevics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vega connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mihaljevic tries to close the distance and clinch but Vega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mihaljevic loads up on a big right hand but Vega slips the punch.
Vega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vega thinks about the counter body kick.
Mihaljevic throws a right hand that misses
and Vega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vega lands a leg kick that knocks Mihaljevic off balance momentarily.
Mihaljevic misses with a lunging right hand
and Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mihaljevic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mihaljevic.
The crowd cheers as Mihaljevic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vega doesn't seem phased though.
Mihaljevic connects with a jab.
Mihaljevic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vega counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mihaljevic throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vega.
Vega lands a really nice looking cross but Mihaljevic seems unphased.
#T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Vega.
A head kick from Vega lands but Mihaljevic takes it in his stride.
Mihaljevic throws a right hand that Vega ducks under and follows up with a left that Vega also avoids with ease.
Vega staying out of range there.
Vega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vega plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mihaljevic misses with a hook. Vega ducked under it nicely.
Mihaljevic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mihaljevic misses with a right hand
and Vega counters with a nice body shot.
Vega feints a jab promting Mihaljevic to slip. Vega then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mihaljevic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vega lands with a kick to the temple. Mihaljevic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mihaljevic looks to land a right hand but Vega moved out of range.#T3#
Mihaljevic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vega.
Vega looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mihaljevic misses with a lunging right hand
and Vega counters with a straight right hand.
Mihaljevic misses with a right hand
and Vega counters with a good low kick that Mihaljevic was not able to check.
A shot to the body from Mihaljevic misses
and Vega counters with a nice body kick.
Mihaljevic avoids the head kick by Vega.
Mihaljevic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mihaljevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vega manages to avoid it.
Mihaljevic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vega tries to clinch up.
Mihaljevic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vega scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mihaljevic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mihaljevic misses the jab.
Mihaljevic misses with a hook
and Vega counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Vega throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mihaljevic misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Vega counters by clinching up.
Vega avoiding damage.
A short left from Vega.
Vega has Mihaljevic pressed against the cage.
Keaton Vega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mihaljevic misses with the head strike.
Vedran Mihaljevic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mihaljevic throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Mihaljevic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vega is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mihaljevic.
Vega connects with a looping right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keaton 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keaton Vega!
Keaton Vega thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DC 22: Sokol vs Dux
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Romanow fails with the takedown
and Vega counters with a stiff right hand.
Vega lands a glancing blow to the side of Romanow's head.
Romanow fails to land with a series of punches.
Romanow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vega.
Vega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romanow.
Vega wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A jab from Romanow misses.
Vega with a jab.#TD2#
Vega gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Romanow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vega trying to strike off his back.
#T1#
Romanow postures up.
Romanow trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vega pulls Romanow in close to prevent any damage.
Romanow lands a couple of digs.
Vega keeping full guard, as Romanow tries to pass.
Romanow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Romanow distracts Vega with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Romanow works over Vega with some ground and pound from guard.
Romanow postures up in Vega's guard and throws a big left but Vega blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Romanow forces his way into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Romanow lands a nice short elbow.
Vega makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vega.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Romanow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Romanow advances position into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Romanow.
Check out the look on Romanow's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB2#
Romanow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Romanow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A lull in the action here.#T3#
Vega can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Romanow seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Romanow in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Romanow in side control lands a decent elbow.
Vega is working to avoid the ground and pound but Romanow connects with a decent elbow.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Romanow working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB2#
Romanow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vega knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Romanow landing a few strikes. #T4#
Vega tries to buck Romanow off but Romanow is having none of it.
Romanow is putting a hurting on Vega here, landing some big shots from side control.
Romanow lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Vega down.
Vega is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Romanow works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Vega is trying to get back to half guard.
Vega struggling a bit here.
Vega is not content to let Romanow control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Romanow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Vega slips a straight right by Romanow.
Romanow scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vega in his tracks.
Romanow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the body from Romanow misses
and Vega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy left from Vega finds it's target.
Romanow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Romanow cracks Vega with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Romanow tries to move into range but Vega moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Romanow looks to throw the jab but Vega is out of range.
Romanow misses with a hook. Vega ducked under it nicely.
Romanow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vega.
Romanow misses with an uppercut.
Vega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Romanow tries to counter it with a takedown but Vega pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romanow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vega circles away.
Vega throwing a counter right hand but Romanow manages to avoid it.#T1#
Vega displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Romanow.
Marcel Romanow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romanow throws a hook but Vega blocks it.
Vega keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Keaton Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcel Romanow.#TD2#
Romanow manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vega on his heels. He'll look to pass Vega's guard now, I'm sure.
Romanow postures up in Vega's guard and throws a big left but Vega blocks it.
Romanow won't allow Vega to sweep him here.
Romanow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vega's head.
Vega manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Romanow manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Vega controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vega knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Romanow on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Romanow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Romanow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vega wants to control from the top but Romanow keeps moving. #SUB2#
Romanow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vega looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Romanow 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. #T3#
Vega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romanow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Romanow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Romanow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vega gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vega trying to control but Romanow is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vega will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Romanow 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 Romanow extends and breaks Vega's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Romanow.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcel Romanow!
A relieved looking Marcel Romanow thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DC 16: New Year's Grievances
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Batista with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vega counters with a body kick.
Batista shoots in and drives through. Vega sprawls well.
Vega lands with a nice body kick.
Batista doesn't manage to clinch there - Vega circles away.
Batista avoids the head kick by Vega.
#CL#
Batista instigates a clinch.
Vega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batista has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vega avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batista has Vega pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vega manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Batista tries to score a body lock takedown but Vega shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vega prevents the takedown attempt.
Vega stops a takedown attempt from Batista.
Vega is pressed up against the cage. Batista 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista darts in looking for a takedown but Vega gets double underhooks and turns Batista into the cage.
Vega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batista blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batista is working for takedown but Vega is calmly controlling the position for now.
Batista is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vega gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Batista has Vega pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vega manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Batista managing to block the knees to the body from Vega.
Vega lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vega lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Vega.
Batista swings wildly with an uppercut but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vega as Batista tries to tie him up.
Batista has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vega after a bit of a struggle.
Vega stalling in the clinch.
Batista is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vega to keep the fight standing.
Batista is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Vega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vega throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vega lands a head kick!
Vega with a hook.
Vega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vega tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Vega clinches up against the cage.
Vega scores with a shot to the side of Batista's head.
Vega is looking to control Batista's arms but Batista gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vega has his back to the cage.
Vega stalling against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Batista as Vega tries to tie him up.
Batista changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vega fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Batista closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vega circles away.
Batista moves out of range of the body kick.
Batista tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vega defends well and Batista ends up having to push Vega into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Batista sets himself, and Vega steps forward looking for the clinch! Batista avoids it this time.
Vega lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Batista tries for a takedown. No joy.
Batista is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vega pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vega throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Batista has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vega after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
Vega blocking some punches.
Batista 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.
Batista goes for a takedown attempt but Vega pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Batista is breathing heavily.
Vega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Vega.
Keaton Vega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick there by Vega.
Vega has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Vega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Batista changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vega tries to avoid it but Batista manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vega to the ground. Vega escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Vega clinches up with Batista and pushes him back against the cage.
Vega pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Vega lands a hook to the side of the head.
Batista taking a breather.
Vega is pressed up against the cage. Batista 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.
Batista changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vega tries to avoid it but Batista manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vega to the ground. Vega escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Batista tries for a takedown but Vega circles away easily
and Vega counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega digs a good body shot into Batista's ribs.
Batista walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vega.
Rock Batista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vega throws a right and a left that Batista avoids nicely.
Batista shoots in looking for a takedown but Vega manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Batista's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Batista has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Batista is looking to clinch but Vega is avoiding it.
Batista tries for a takedown but Vega circles away easily
and Vega counters with a nice uppercut.
Batista fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Batista shoots in but Vega avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Vega gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Batista changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vega fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Keaton Vega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Batista.
Vega unleashes a big counter combination but Batista bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batista tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vega sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Batista somewhat.
Vega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Batista has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista shoots and misses
and Vega counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Vega has managed to clinch.
Vega lands a left hand.
Vega throws an elbow that misses.
#T1#
Batista wants a takedown but no success here.
Batista misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batista lands with a right to the head.
Vega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batista tries for a takedown but Vega manages to get underhooks.
Vega misses with a punch on the inside.
Vega is stalling here.
Vega working hard to break the clinch.
Keaton Vega seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vega stalling in the clinch but Batista improves position.
Vega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batista has Vega pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vega manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Batista.
Batista wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vega.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vega trying to control the position but instead, Batista has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vega into the cage.
Batista looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Batista swings wildly with an uppercut but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vega scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vega is stalling here.
Batista tries to land knees in the clinch but Vega avoids the damage to the body.
Batista tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vega has Batista pushed against the cage.
Batista leaning against his opponent.
Vega scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batista's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vega.
Batista is trying to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Vega.
#T3##TD#
Batista jumps guard.
#SUB#
Batista looking for a guillotine here but Vega defends easily.
Vega slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Batista wants to control but Vega postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batista is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Batista is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vega taking a breather here. #T4#
Batista tries to buck Vega off but Vega is having none of it.
Vega wants to control but Batista is keeping him busy.
Batista seems a little lost for a moment, as Vega dominates the positioning.
Batista is trying to improve his position.
Vega wants to control but Batista is keeping him busy.
Batista is trying to control Vega's posture but Vega avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Vega is trying to get an arm triangle but Batista is defending well.
Vega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Vega tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Vega keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Batista has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vega.
Vega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Batista tries to close the distance and clinch but Vega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rock Batista is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Batista with that takedown attempt.
Vega looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Vega closes the distance and clinches.
Vega is trying to maintain a safe position but Batista gets an underhook and turns Vega into the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vega. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Vega.
Batista is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Batista has Vega pressed against the cage, preventing Vega from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Batista tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batista. #T1#
Vega slows down the pace here.
Vega is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vega is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Batista changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vega fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Batista shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Batista circles away quickly and effectively.
Vega displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Batista.
A nice side step and Vega releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Batista closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vega circles away.
Vega comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vega throws a low kick but it's checked well by Batista.
Vega throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Vega lands a front kick.
Vega throws a one two combo.
Vega works Batista's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batista misses with a takedown
and Vega counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Vega scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Batista dives in for a single leg takedown but Vega sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vega lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
Vega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vega tries a head kick but it misses.
Vega connects with a nice looking jab.
Batista has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vega.
Vega throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Vega has taken the fight to the clinch.
Batista has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vega after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
Batista drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vega pushes off an throws an elbow but Batista leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vega lands a nice elbow.
Batista has Vega pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vega manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vega stalling.
Vega lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Rock Batista has been cut.
Vega lands with a short shot to the head.
Vega missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Batista is trying to pull guard but Vega has him pressed against the cage.
Batista is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vega is defending well.
Vega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vega throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vega - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vega lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Vega misses with a punch to the body.
Vega lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Batista tries for a takedown. No joy.
Batista is looking to take this one to the mat.
Batista tries to pull guard but Vega forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vega lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Batista looking for a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keaton Vega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vega pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batista.
Batista jumps guard but Vega stands there with Batista around his waist. Batista gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Batista blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keaton 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keaton Vega!
Keaton Vega thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Rock Batista stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don't worry I will be back!!'. |
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Event:
DC 11: Knightley vs White
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Real throws a body shot but no joy.
Vega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Real misses with a body shot
and Vega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Real fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vega manages to avoid it.
Real throws a body punch but Vega moves out of range.
Real looks to score with a jab to the body but Vega is just out of range.
Real is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vega rather than just go for the knockout.
Real misses with a body shot
and Vega counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Real lands a right hook to the body.
Real throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Real rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vega counters with a nice low kick that buckles Real's knee momentarily.
Vega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vega connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Real is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vega.
Nice jab there from Vega.
Real misses with a jab to the body
enabling Vega to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vega throws a front kick that sends Real stumbling back into the cage.
Vega walks into a stiff left hand from Real.#T1#
Real misses with a body shot.
Vega tries to land a leg kick but Real saw it coming and moves away.
Vega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vega is looking to counter punch.
Vega throws a sloppy head kick and Real moves out of range easily.
Real now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Real throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Vega moves into the clinch.#BC#
Vega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Real scores with a jab to the body.
Vega misses with a kick to the body.
Real lands a nice shot to the body.
Vega takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crunch! Vega slams his shin into Real's torso.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Real, as that shot connected.
#T2#
Nice cross by Real.
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!
Real swings for the body but Vega moves out of range.
Real ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Real cracks Vega with an open hand slap.
Vega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Real connects with a body shot.
Vega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Real fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vega manages to avoid it.
Vega looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vega thuds his right hand into Real's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vega avoids the body shot from Real.
#KD2#
Real cracks Vega with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Real has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Vega to stand back up!#ROC2#Vega is rocked!
Real misses with a shot to the body
and Vega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Real rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vega counters with a straight right hand.
Real throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Vega tries to clinch there but Real circles away.
#CL#
Vega has closed the distance and engaged Real in a clinch.
Vega makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vega effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Vega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vega.
Real digs a good body shot into Vega's ribs.
Real lands a jab to Vega's midsection.
Real has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Real fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vega manages to avoid it.
Vega has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Real finds it's way round the side to connect with Vega's head.
Vega throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Vega pushes Real away with a front kick.
A nice leg kick from Vega, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL#
Vega darts in and clinches Real up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Vega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Real misses the shot to the body.
Real lands a jab to the head.
Real throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Vega.
Real swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vega takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Real throws a lazy uppercut
and Vega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Real lunges at Vega with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vega's hand.
Real fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vega manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DA Real dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Real tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vega was well out of range. Poor timing from Real.
Real waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vega.
Vega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Real.
An attempted straight right counter from Vega misses the target.
Vega scoring well with a low kick there.
Vega takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Real lands a head shot.
A low kick lands for Vega.
Real misses with a wild body shot.
Real takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Real is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Real misses with a straight left.
DA Real seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Real.
Real lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oh Vega is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Real has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vega ducks under a wild hook from Real.
Vega seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
A big right from Real misses.
Nice body kick there by Vega.
Vega avoids the body shot from Real.
A looping hook to the body misses from Real. Vega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by Vega.
Vega lands a front kick.#CL#
Vega clinches up against the cage.
Real can't break the clinch.
Vega misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vega has Real pressed against the cage, preventing Real from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vega looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Vega swings wildly with an uppercut but Real uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vega pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Vega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vega lands a leg kick that knocks Real off balance momentarily.
Real misses with a shot to the body
and Vega counters with a right hand to the body.
Crunch! Vega slams his shin into Real's torso.
Real looks to land a left hand but Vega moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Real misses its intended target. #T3#
Vega moves in looking to clinch but Real pushes him off.
Real throws a body punch but Vega moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Real. Vega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vega ducks under a wild hook from Real.
Vega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Real takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Real connects with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vega looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Real scores with a decent looking hook.
Vega avoids the body shot from Real.
Vega looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Real staying out of range there.
Real appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Real misses with a wild body shot.
Vega lets loose with a powerful body kick. Real will feel that in the morning.
Real lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vega at a distance.
Real swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vega throws a counter high kick but Real was just alert enough to avoid it.
Vega lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vega tries a head kick but it misses.
Vega wants to clinch.
Real missing with a left hand there. Vega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vega misses with an uppercut. Real saw that one coming.
Real misses with a shot to the body
and Vega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Real.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but DA Real will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Real misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Real. Beautiful body shot.
Vega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Vega has Real up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Real escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vega takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Real misses.
Real has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vega.
A jab from Real misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Real is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vega.
Real fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Real cracks a nice hook into Vega's ribs.
Real lands a jab to Vega's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Real misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vega.
Real ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vega moves away.
Real ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vega moves away.
Real misses with a body shot.
Vega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vega fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Real is out of range.
Vega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vega connects with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Real. Vega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Real throws a body shot but no joy.
Vega misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vega connects with an inside leg kick.
Real swings for the body but Vega moves out of range.
#T2#
Vega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Real throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vega counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vega slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Real.
Nice body punch from Real.
Vega staying out of range there.
Real thuds a left hand into Vega's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vega.
Nice cross by Real.
Real throws the left hand but Vega avoids the punch easily.
Vega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vega avoids the body shot from Real.
#T3#
Real connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Real misses the body punch
and Vega counters with a body kick.
Real blocks the body kick.
Keaton Vega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vega takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Real thuds a left hand into Vega's body.
Vega looks to throw a body kick
and Real counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Real changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Real.
Real fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vega manages to avoid it.
Vega is looking to counter the offense by Real and move into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Real. That snapped Vega's head back.
Real lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Real takes a swing at Vega's ribcage but misses.
Real throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Real moves out of range of the body kick.
Vega has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Real lands a head shot.
Vega looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crunch! Vega slams his shin into Real's torso.
Vega connects with a solid leg kick.
Real digs a good body shot into Vega's ribs.
Vega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vega appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Real throws a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Real as he connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vega. Real does a little dance to reset his feet.
Real catches Vega with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Vega closes the distance and pushes Real back into the cage.
Real wants to break free but Vega has control.
And that's the end of the fight!
DA Real comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Real winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DA Real!
A very excited looking DA Real rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
DC 6: Knightley vs Adesanya
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Vega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romanow manages to avoid it.
Romanow misses with a lunging right hand
and Vega counters with a stiff right hand.
Romanow has his takedown stuffed
and Vega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romanow misses with a takedown attempt
and Vega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vega throws a front kick that sends Romanow stumbling back into the cage.
Vega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Romanow is defended easily by Vega.
Keaton Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcel Romanow.
Romanow loads up on a big right hand but Vega slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vega is looking to chop away at Romanow's legs.
Romanow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vega was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romanow. Vega does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Jab by Romanow.
Vega misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Romanow.
Vega moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vega takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vega slaps away a takedown attempt from Romanow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vega is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A good leg kick by Vega.
Keaton Vega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vega throws a shot to the body.
Vega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Romanow missing with a left hand there. Vega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vega throws a head kick that Romanow semi-blocks.
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!
Vega throws a head kick but Romanow moves out of range.
#T2#
Vega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romanow.
Romanow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vega tries to clinch up but Romanow circles away and keeps his distance.
Romanow walks into a straight right hand from Vega.#TD2#
Romanow shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Romanow was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Romanow in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Romanow lands some shots froms side control.
Romanow scores with punches from side control.
Vega is looking for a sweep.
Romanow scores with a couple of short elbows.
Vega parries the strikes from Romanow easily there. Romanow is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vega to escape.
Romanow cracks Vega with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
The ground and pound from Romanow seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Romanow is chipping away with strikes.
Vega knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Romanow on the ground.
Romanow cracks Vega with a big right hand but Vega just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Romanow tries for a kimura but Vega is defending well.
Vega regains half guard, as Romanow was trying to land strikes.
Vega is holding on to half guard well.
Romanow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Romanow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Vega blocking the ground and pound attempt from Romanow.
Romanow thows a huge punch but Vega dodges it nicely.
Romanow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vega avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romanow. #SUB2#
Romanow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vega doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Romanow. #SUB2#
Romanow wants to work for an arm triangle but Vega is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vega is refusing to be controlled, as Romanow sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcel Romanow will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Vega clinches up with Romanow and pushes him back against the cage.
Romanow goes for a takedown attempt but Vega pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Romanow walks into a jab.
Vega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romanow.
Vega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Romanow shoots in but Vega avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice shot by Vega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow swats away the attempt to clinch by Vega.
Romanow walks into a stiff left hand from Vega.
Vega is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Romanow scores with a decent looking hook.
Romanow works the jab nicely.
Vega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vega slips a straight right by Romanow.
Vega scores with a jab to the head.
Keaton Vega is winning the standup battle so far.
Vega looks to land a left hand but Romanow moved out of range nicely.
Romanow moves away from the strike by Vega.
Vega moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Romanow connects with a crisp jab.
Vega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vega slips a jab from Romanow.
Vega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Romanow misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Vega misses the target.
Nice body kick from Vega.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Keaton Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcel Romanow.#T2#
Vega lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Romanow misses with a few strikes there.
Vega scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vega misses the jab.
Romanow throws a hook but Vega avoids it easily.
Vega fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romanow takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Romanow keeps the fight on the outside.
Romanow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Romanow throws a shot from downtown. Vega moves away and avoids it.
Vega throws the kick towards the body but Romanow avoids it.
Vega goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T3#
Romanow misses with an uppercut. Vega saw that one coming.
Romanow throws a body punch but Vega moves out of range. #CL#
Vega pushes Romanow up against the cage in a clinch.
Vega can't find room to land a body shot as Romanow controls the action.
Vega prevents a body shot from Romanow.
Vega lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romanow backwards.
Romanow misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Romanow.
Vega swings wildly with an uppercut but Romanow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romanow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vega is looking to break free of the clinch but Romanow has double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Vega.
Vega wants to break free but Romanow has control.
Romanow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Romanow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Vega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romanow moves out of range as Vega strikes.
Romanow drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vega defends it well.
Romanow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romanow stuns Vega with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Romanow misses with a jab to the body
and Vega counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vega drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vega throws a body kick that misses.
Vega walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vega takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Romanow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Romanow keeps the fight on the outside.
Romanow throws a lazy right hand but Vega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romanow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Keaton Vega will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Romanow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vega.
Vega takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vega loads up on a big right hand but Romanow slips the punch.
Romanow feints the counter takedown.
Vega slips under a jab from Romanow.
Romanow throws an overhand right that lands on Vega's shoulder, as Vega tries to avoid the shot.
Vega misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vega slips under a jab.
Romanow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Romanow throws a body shot but no joy.
Romanow looks to score with a jab to the body but Vega is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow scores with a one two! Vega had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Romanow looks to land a left hand but Vega moved out of range nicely.
Vega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Romanow connects with a nice looking jab.
Romanow misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Vega gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Romanow.
Romanow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vega fires out a quick counter leg kick but Romanow just manages to avoid it.
Romanow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Romanow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vega is looking to score with low kicks.
Vega fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Romanow tries to counter it with a takedown but Vega pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Romanow scores with a hook to the body. Vega takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Romanow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vega.
Romanow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Vega moves into the clinch successfully.
Romanow tries to score a body lock takedown but Vega shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Vega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Vega misses with an uppercut. Romanow saw that one coming.
Romanow with the counter takedown but Vega avoids it easily.
A cross from Vega lands.
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!
Romanow lands with a good body shot.
Romanow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vega scores with a nice body kick.
Vega scores with a nice strike.
Romanow shoots in for a takedown but Vega shows good takedown defense.
Romanow swats away the attempt to clinch by Vega.
Romanow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Romanow goes for a double leg but Vega avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vega continues to drive forward.
A quick step to the side and Vega tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keaton Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcel Romanow.
Crunch! Vega slams his shin into Romanow's torso.#T3#
Vega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vega slips under a jab.
Vega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vega darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romanow.
Vega stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vega wants it to stay on the feet.
Romanow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vega scores with a spinning back kick!
Vega leaves Romanow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vega slips under a jab.
Vega throws a head kick that Romanow semi-blocks.
Romanow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romanow throws a right hand that misses
letting Vega counter with a right hand.
Romanow has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vega.
Vega with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Vega lands a glancing blow to the side of Romanow's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega lands with a slapping head kick.
A left lands for Vega.
Romanow takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Romanow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vega scores with a spinning back kick!
Vega moves out of range of the strikes.
Romanow lands a nice shot to the body.
Romanow scores with a punch to the head.
Vega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Romanow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vega takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Romanow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keaton Vega showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Keaton Vega!
After winning the bout, Keaton Vega thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DC 1: Initiation
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Real throws an off balance right hand
and Vega counters with a low kick, right behind Real 's knee.
A swing and a miss from Vega.
Vega lands a nice hook to Real's body. Real takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Real swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vega now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vega slips a jab from Real.
Vega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Real misses with a straight right.
Real misses with a body punch
and Vega counters with a leg kick.
Vega has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Real is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Real throws a body shot but no joy.
Vega lands with a good body shot.
Vega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Real moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vega walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Real walks into a jab.
Real misses with a right hand
and Vega counters with a low kick, right behind Real 's knee.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vega - that will leave a mark!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vega moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T1#
Real thows a left - swing and a miss!
Real has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Real there as he acknowledges the shot.
Real misses with a hook.#CL2#
Vega moves into range and clinches up with Real.
Vega working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Real pulls guard.
Vega controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Real trying to control the position.
#T2#
Vega not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Vega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vega tries a head kick but it misses.
Real throws a right hand that misses
and Vega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Real throws a jab but it's blocked by Vega.
Real swings for the body but Vega moves out of range.
Vega bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Real's head.
Vega lands a high kick!
Real listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vega blocks a jab.
Real swings widly with a right hand
and Vega counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice body punch from Real.
A left lands for Vega.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Real takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Real misses with a hook.
Vega tries to clinch up.
Vega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Real - just one landing.
Real chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vega can pounce on him.
Real ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vega moves away.
Real thows a left - swing and a miss!
Real misses with an uppercut.
Vega staying out of range there.
Vega was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Real swings widly with a right hand
and Vega counters with a two punch combo.
Real misses with a body shot.
Real misses with an uppercut
and Vega counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Real is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Vega scoring well with a low kick there.
Vega digs a good hook to Real's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Real throws a looping overhand right but Vega ducks down to avoid it.
Vega appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vega tries to clinch up.
Real swings for the body but Vega moves out of range.
Vega fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Keaton Vega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Real throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vega tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vega takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Real takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vega avoids the body shot from Real.
Vega cracks Real with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Real is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vega.
Jab by Vega.
That kick from Vega tenderised Real's leg. Real is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Real has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vega throws a push kick but Real slaps the foot to one side.
Vega moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Real blocks a head kick by Vega.
Vega lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Real has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vega finds it's way round the side to connect with Real's head.
Vega takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab lands there for Real.
Real lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Real misses with a body punch
and Vega counters with a thumping low kick.
Real throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vega counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheers as Real lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vega doesn't seem phased though.
Vega connects with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Real takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vega fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vega moves in looking to clinch but Real pushes him off.#T2#
Real avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Real avoids the head kick by Vega.
Real misses with a hook. Vega ducked under it nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vega in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Real misses with an uppercut.
Vega takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Real throws out a loose jab but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Real misses with a hook to the body
and Vega counters with a body kick.
Vega cracks Real with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Real takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vega looks to score with a jab to the body but Real is just out of range.
Vega connects with a high kick.
Vega plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Real connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vega. Vega circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Real fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Real swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD#
Real lands a big uppercut and Vega crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Vega looks OK. Real waves Vega back to his feet!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vega. Real shrugs it off though.
Real scores with a shot to the body.
#KD#
Real feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vega sprawling to the canvas! Vega rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Real finish him?!
#ROC#Vega is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Real misses the jab.
Vega is still on wobbly legs! Can Real finish him?
Real moves out of range as Vega strikes.
Vega seems to have recovered his senses.
Real thows a left - swing and a miss!
Real is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Real swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Real lands with a hook. Vega tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vega throws a head kick that misses.
Real swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vega slips a jab from Real.
Real lands a glancing blow to the side of Vega's head.#T4#
A head kick misses from Vega.
Real throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Real misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Vega counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vega throws a head punch that misses.
Vega can't find room to land a body shot as Real controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vega.
Vega working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#It looks like DA Real has been cut.
Real drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vega pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Real throws a jab but it's blocked by Vega.
Real misses with a looping right.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vega. Real shrugs it off though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that DA Real will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DA Real's cut.
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#
Real scores with a jab to the body.
Real throws a looping overhand right but Vega ducks down to avoid it.
Vega wants to counter the offense by Real and move into the clinch position.
Real jabs Vega right on the nose. Vega blinks but takes it well.
Vega swings for the body but Real moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Vega.
Nice defenses there by Vega.
Vega lands an overhand right.
Vega punishes Real's body with a nice straight punch.
Real's corner calls for a 1-2. Real obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Real takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Real paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vega.
Vega scores with a hook to the body. Real takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Real fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vega looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Real misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vega counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Vega thumps Real with a low kick.
A slow jab from Real misses its intended target.
A big left from Real misses.
Real avoids the head kick by Vega.
Real swings widly with a right hand
and Vega counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Vega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Real swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vega makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vega takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vega explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A big left from Real misses.
Vega avoids the body shot from Real.
Vega scores with a leg kick.
Real misses the shot to the body.
Real throws the left hand but Vega avoids the punch easily.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Real darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Real throws an overhand right that lands on Vega's shoulder, as Vega tries to avoid the shot.
Real misses the jab.
Real sets himself, and Vega steps forward looking for the clinch! Real avoids it this time.
Real misses the shot to the body.
Real takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Real fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vega looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Real misses its target.
Real changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Real will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Real throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vega counters with a nice low kick that buckles Real's knee momentarily.
Good leg kick by Vega.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vega. That's going to slow Real down.
Vega thumps Real with a low kick.
Vega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3#
Real misses with a left hand
and Vega counters with a thumping low kick.
Vega bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good exchange - Real coming out on top.
Vega lets loose with a powerful body kick. Real will feel that in the morning.
Vega throws a head kick but Real moves out of range.
Real blocks a head kick by Vega.
Real misses with a hook.
Real throws an overhand right that lands on Vega's shoulder, as Vega tries to avoid the shot.
Real catches Vega with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vega swings for the body but Real moves out of range.
Vega stuns Real with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Real.
Real swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Real throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Real throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vega connects with a leg kick.
Real takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Real rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vega counters with a slapping leg kick.
A left lands for Real.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vega.
Vega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Real misses with a straight left.
Vega steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Vega plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Real misses with a wild body shot.
Vega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Real was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vega.
Real fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That kick from Vega tenderised Real's leg. Real is trying to keep his angry face on.
Real throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keaton Vega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vega has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keaton Vega!
An out of breath Keaton Vega thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
DMMA 136 Misha vs Paavali
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Masunwendinghamar slips under a jab.
Masunwendinghamar throws a right hand that misses
and Vega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masunwendinghamar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tau Masunwendinghamar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Masunwendinghamar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Masunwendinghamar throws out a loose jab but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Masunwendinghamar.
Masunwendinghamar misses with a straight right.
Masunwendinghamar misses with an uppercut
and Vega counters with a thumping low kick.
Vega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masunwendinghamar swings for the body but Vega moves out of range.
Masunwendinghamar looks to score with a jab to the body but Vega is just out of range.
Masunwendinghamar lands with a shot to the body.
Masunwendinghamar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vega lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Vega misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Masunwendinghamar as he connects with a hook.
Vega keeps Masunwendinghamar at a distance using the push kick.
Masunwendinghamar looks to throw the jab but Vega is out of range. #T1#
Vega looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slow jab from Masunwendinghamar misses its intended target.
Masunwendinghamar throws an overhand right that lands on Vega's shoulder, as Vega tries to avoid the shot.
Masunwendinghamar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vega misses with a left hand #KD#
and Masunwendinghamar counters with a nice right hand that sends Vega toppling to the canvas! Vega scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Masunwendinghamar finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Keaton Vega has been cut.
Vega throws a leg kick that misses.
Vega moves away from the strike by Masunwendinghamar.
Vega lands a jab to Masunwendinghamar's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega throws the left hand but Masunwendinghamar avoids the punch easily.
Masunwendinghamar circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Vega to the canvas! Vega doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Masunwendinghamar keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tau Masunwendinghamar! |
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Event:
GC 446: Wolf-Fang VS Draven
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Christ checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vega slips under a jab from Christ.
Vega throws a leg kick but Christ sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vega tries to land a body kick
and Christ counters with a straight right hand.
Vega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vega just misses with a punch to the body.
Christ throws a combination that misses
and Vega counters with a good low kick that Christ was not able to check.
Christ throws a body punch but Vega moves out of range.
Christ avoids the body shot from Vega.
Christ throws a lazy right hand but Vega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christ moves out of range of the body kick from Vega.
Vega walks into a stiff left hand from Christ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega misses with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Vega misses the target.
Vega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Christ throws a jab but it's blocked by Vega. #T1#
Christ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vega misses with a body kick.
Vega moves out of range as Christ strikes.
Julio Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Vega. Beautiful body shot.
Christ misses with a right hand
and Vega counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vega lands a nice looking body kick.
Christ misses with a looping right.
Christ checks a leg kick.
Vega slips a jab from Christ.
Vega throws a leg kick but Christ checks it.
A big left from Christ misses.
Vega tried to counter with a leg kick but Christ avoided it.
A telegraphed right hand from Vega misses the target.
Vega looks to land a body kick but Christ moved away.#T2#
Vega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Christ throws a series of punches but Vega moves out of range.
Vega is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Christ.
Christ misses with a hook. Vega ducked under it nicely.
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!
Christ misses with a left hand
and Vega counters with a leg kick.
Christ misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vega.
Vega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christ.
Christ is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vega defending well as Christ loads up on a big left hand.
Vega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vega fakes the leg kick and cracks Christ in the body.
Christ looks to land a left hand but Vega moved out of range nicely.
Christ throws a lazy right hand but Vega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christ throws an off balance right hand
and Vega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
Christ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vega throws a sloppy body shot
and Christ counters with a stiff right hand.
Christ misses with a hook
and Vega counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Christ thinking.
Christ swings widly with a right hand
and Vega counters with a thumping low kick.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Vega.
Christ avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Christ! But no joy.
Christ sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vega lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Christ finds it's way through Vega's defenses.
Christ misses the jab.
Vega throws a low kick, looking for Christ's leg but Christ calmly moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vega. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christ moves out of range of the body kick from Vega.
Vega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Christ checks a low kick from Vega.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Christ! But no joy.
Vega drops his hands momentarily and Christ takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Christ throws the left hand but Vega avoids the punch easily.
Vega swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vega throws a right and a left that Christ avoids nicely.
A head kick by Vega misses
and Vega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christ throws a hook but Vega blocks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Christ blocks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christ. Vega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vega has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vega there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christ. Vega does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Christ, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vega moves away from the strike by Christ.
Christ takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Christ misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julio Christ 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#
Christ throws a shot from downtown. Vega moves away and avoids it.
Christ tests Vega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Christ on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vega. Vega obviously looking to wear him down.
Good leg kick by Vega.
Vega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vega misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Christ counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Christ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vega ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Vega feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vega drops his hands momentarily and Christ takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega defending well as Christ loads up on a big left hand.
Christ might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vega wants to slow Christ down by chopping away at his legs.
Vega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Christ misses the jab.
Vega throwing a counter right hand but Christ manages to avoid it.#T1#
Vega digs a good body shot into Christ's ribs.
Christ throws the left hand but Vega avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Vega was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Christ.
Vega is looking to wear down Christ with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Christ misses the jab.
Christ thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christ uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vega has time to react.
Vega moves out of range as Christ strikes.
Christ avoids the body shot from Vega.
Vega looks to land a body kick but Christ moved away.
Vega moves away from the strike by Christ.
Christ looks to throw the jab but Vega is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Vega misses its target.
Vega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vega throws a head kick but Christ moves out of range.
It seemed like Christ was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vega misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Christ was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Vega.
Vega moves away from the strike by Christ.
Christ stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vega.
Christ's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Christ misses.
Vega is looking to slow Christ down with leg kicks.
Vega lands a leg kick that knocks Christ off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega tries to land a leg kick but Christ saw it coming and moves away.
Vega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christ.
Vega takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Christ looks to land a left hand but Vega moved out of range nicely.
Vega misses with a body kick.
Vega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vega misses with a kick to the body
and Vega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christ takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Christ.
Vega throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Vega is rocked!
Vega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christ.
Christ looks to throw the jab but Vega is out of range.
Christ throws a hook to the side of Vega's head but Vega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vega connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vega misses with a body punch
#KD2#
and Christ counters with a crisp right hand that drops Vega! Christ lets Vega back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Vega is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Vega.
Christ thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Vega misses its target.
Vega seems to have got his legs back now.
Vega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christ was well out of range. Poor timing from Vega.
Christ misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vega.
Vega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Vega lands a body shot.
Vega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christ.
Christ throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vega counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vega slips under a jab.
Christ cracks Vega with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Christ throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vega.
Christ tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Julio Christ seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vega moves out of range as Christ strikes.
A head kick misses from Vega.
A telegraphed right hand from Vega misses the target.
Christ looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Christ scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Christ misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Christ showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Vega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christ throws a hook but Vega avoids it easily.
Christ misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Christ misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Christ as he connects with a hook.
Vega misses with a looping right.
Vega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vega wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Vega.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Christ throws a lazy right hand but Vega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vega with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Christ to score with a decent uppercut.
Vega misses with an attempted mid kick.
Christ throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Vega throws a leg kick
and Vega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christ takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Christ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Vega counters with a quick kick to the body but Christ blocks it.
Vega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vega misses with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Christ.
Vega pushes Christ away with a front kick.
Vega scores with a kick to the body.
Christ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vega slips a jab from Christ.
Christ avoids the head kick by Vega.
Vega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A shot to the liver by Vega. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Christ misses with a lunging right hand
and Vega counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Christ throws a hook but Vega avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vega thuds his right hand into Christ's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Christ throws a hook but Vega avoids it easily.
Vega lands a nice hook to Christ's body. Christ takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vega lands with an uppercut that bounces Christ off the cage and back into range.
Vega lands with a good body shot.
Vega is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Christ.
Christ scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vega throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Christ on the side of the head.
Vega misses with a wild body shot.
Vega misses with a hook to the body
and Christ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christ throws a jab when Vega was well out of range.#T3#
Vega tries to land a front kick but Christ steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vega scores with the left hand. Christ knows he should have avoided that one.
Keaton Vega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vega looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Christ moves forwards but Vega connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vega loads up on a big right hand but Christ slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Christ on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Vega, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christ takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Christ connects with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Christ.
Christ avoids the head kick by Vega.
Christ looks to land a right hand but Vega moved out of range.
Christ avoids a kick to the body.
Vega lets loose with a powerful body kick. Christ will feel that in the morning.#T4#
Vega misses with a low kick.
Vega misses with a left hand
and Christ makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega slips a straight right by Christ.
Christ lands a jab to Vega's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab from Christ.
Christ has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vega.
Vega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christ.
Christ lands a really nice looking cross but Vega seems unphased.
Christ throws a looping overhand right but Vega ducks down to avoid it.
As Christ looks to move away, Vega throws a big counter combo but Christ just gets out of the way.
Christ misses with the combination.
Vega was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Christ swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Julio Christ is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vega throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Julio Christ.
Well Christ 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Christ!
During a confident post fight interview, Julio Christ thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GC 441: Hall VS Clarkson
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Ebert misses with the combination.
Vega replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ebert blocks it well.
Jab, jab by Ebert - just one landing.
Vega swinging wildly here.
Ebert tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ebert throws a sloppy head kick and Vega moves out of range easily.
Vega blocks a jab.
Ebert connects with a jab.
Vega throws a right and a left that Ebert avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ebert.
Vega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Ebert misses.
Ebert swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vega counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ebert throws a nice head kick!
#T1#
Ebert avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vega avoids a kick to the body.
Ebert moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVega.
Ebert misses with a looping left.
Ebert connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Ebert misses.
Vega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ebert.
Vega only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ebert shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vega eats them both and turns towards Ebert to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ebert misses with a kick to the body.
Ebert throws a low kick, looking for Vega's leg but Vega calmly moves out of range.
Vega missing with a left hand there. Ebert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ebert tries to counter by clinching up but Vega breaks away and moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ebert checks a leg kick.
Vega throws a lazy right hand but Ebert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vega staying out of range there.
Ebert is looking to slow Vega down with leg kicks.
Vega throws a right and a left that Ebert avoids nicely. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ebert.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Ebert. Those never looked like landing.
Vega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ebert.
Vega moves out of range as Ebert strikes.
Ebert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ebert lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ebert throws a body punch but Vega moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Vega.
Vega lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vega thumps Ebert with a low kick.
Ebert slips a straight right by Vega.
Ebert appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ebert lands with a hook. Vega tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ebert tries a head kick but it misses.
Vega is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ebert throws a head kick that misses.
Ebert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ebert digs a good body shot into Vega's ribs.
Ebert pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vega back to the cage. Ebert follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
A head kick misses from Ebert.
A shot to the liver by Ebert. Beautiful body shot.
Ebert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vega circles away quickly and effectively.
Ebert scores with a shot to the body.
Vega scores with a kick to the body.
Vega pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ebert is out of range and Vega settles back down.
Ebert pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vega throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ebert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vega bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ebert lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ebert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vega counters with a body kick.
Vega lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ebert stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vega scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Ebert avoids a kick to the body.
#T4#
Ebert misses with a double jab.
Vega throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ebert's head.
Ebert throws a big shot that misses.
Vega tries to score with a low kick but Ebert moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Ebert.
Ebert swinging wildly here.
Vega throws a counter combo.
Ebert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vega is looking for the big counter here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ebert.
Vega throws a leg kick that misses.
Ebert paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ebert scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ebert. Vega does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Ebert lands.
Ebert misses with a combination
and Vega counters with an outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Ebert dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ebert wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vega misses with a few strikes there.
Ebert blocks a leg kick.
Vega on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ebert scores with a hook to the body. Vega takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ebert throws a body shot but no joy.
Jason Ebert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vega fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ebert is out of range.
Vega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ebert is looking to counter the offense by Vega and move into the clinch.
Ebert fails to land with a series of punches.
Ebert throws a big shot that misses.
A clash of legs there as Ebert blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebert loads up on a big right hand but Vega slips the punch.
Ebert avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ebert thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vega if he has to take too many more of those.
#T1#
Ebert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vega counters with a body kick.
Jason Ebert is winning the standup battle so far.
Vega throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ebert.
Ebert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vega can do to turn this around?
Ebert lands a jab-cross combination.
Ebert throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
Ebert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vega feints a counter leg kick.
Vega misses with a body kick.
Ebert misses with an uppercut. Vega saw that one coming.
Vega moves out of range of the strikes.
Ebert throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ebert pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vega back to the cage. Ebert follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ebert misses with a wild body shot.
Ebert tries a head kick but it misses.
Vega is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ebert with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Ebert checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vega checks a leg kick.
Vega thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ebert if he has to take too many more of those.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vega blocks the body kick.
Vega was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ebert avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ebert throws a head kick that misses.
Vega appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ebert!
Ebert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ebert misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vega counters with a low kick, right behind Ebert 's knee.
Vega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ebert backing away here, and Vega unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ebert moves away from the strike by Vega.
Ebert throwing a counter right hand but Vega manages to avoid it.
Ebert throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ebert keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vega walks into a stiff left hand from Ebert.
Ebert tries to bum rush Vega with a series of wild strikes but Vega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Ebert throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
Ebert backing away here, and Vega unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ebert throws a head kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Vega checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ebert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vega moves away.
Ebert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Ebert misses.
Ebert throws the left hand but Vega avoids the punch easily.
Vega fakes the leg kick and cracks Ebert in the body.
Ebert avoids the body shot from Vega.
Vega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vega flicks out a counter leg kick but Ebert steps away.
Vega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ebert throws a right hand that Vega ducks under and follows up with a left that Vega also avoids with ease.
Ebert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ebert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vega.
#T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ebert checks a leg kick.
Ebert's corner calls for a 1-2. Ebert obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vega fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ebert checks it well.
Ebert throws out a loose jab but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Vega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ebert thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vega if he has to take too many more of those.
Vega slips under a jab.
Ebert rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Ebert misses.
Ebert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vega circles away quickly and effectively.
Vega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ebert looks to land a body kick but Vega moved away.
Vega loads up on a big right hand but Ebert slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Ebert.
Vega raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ebert throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ebert takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ebert scores with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Ebert 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#
Vega moves out of range as Ebert throws a body kick.
Vega feints a counter leg kick.
Vega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vega moves away from the strike by Ebert.
Ebert throws a wild body kick that Vega sees coming a mile off.
Vega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vega throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ebert wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Ebert.
Ebert on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vega. Vega obviously looking to wear him down.
Ebert misses with a head kick.
Ebert misses with a head kick.
Ebert misses with a series of wild punches.
As Ebert backs off Vega throws a huge counter combo but Ebert manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebert checks a low kick from Vega.
Ebert was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Vega.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vega darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ebert throws a sloppy head kick and Vega moves out of range easily.
Vega flicks out a counter leg kick but Ebert steps away.#T1#
Vega walks into a stiff left hand from Ebert.
Vega ducks under a wild hook from Ebert.
Vega bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ebert throws a right hand that Vega ducks under and follows up with a left that Vega also avoids with ease.
Vega tries to land a leg kick but Ebert saw it coming and moves away.
As Vega tries to get set, Ebert tries to push him back and clinch up but Vega manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice shot lands for Ebert.
Vega blocks a jab.
Ebert scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vega in his tracks.
Ebert throws a combination that misses
and Vega counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vega throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ebert blocks a head kick by Vega.
Vega motions for Ebert to come forward. Vega throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ebert.
Jason Ebert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ebert rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vega makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jason Ebert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A thudding body kick lands there by Vega!
Vega throws a hook but Ebert avoids it easily.
Ebert throws a lazy uppercut
and Vega counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vega throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ebert throws a body punch but Vega moves out of range.
Ebert misses with a double jab
and Vega counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vega takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vega has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vega tries to land a front kick but Ebert steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ebert misses with a low kick.
Vega bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ebert misses with a head kick.
Vega lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ebert will feel that in the morning.
Vega throws a looping overhand right but Ebert ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Ebert tries a head kick but it misses.
Ebert throws a leg kick but Vega moved away.
Keaton Vega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vega throws a head kick but Ebert moves out of range.
Ebert blocks a head kick by Vega.
Ebert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ebert throws a push kick but Vega slaps the foot to one side.
Ebert looks to throw the jab but Vega is out of range.
Vega swings for the body but Ebert moves out of range.
Ebert looks for the body kick but Vega saw that one coming.
Ebert misses with a looping left.
Vega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vega on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ebert wants to land a leg kick but Vega is out of range. #T4#
Ebert moves out of range of the strikes.
Vega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vega takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ebert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vega manages to avoid it.
Vega was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vega slips a jab and a cross from Ebert.
Ebert avoids the body shot from Vega.
Ebert throws a series of punches but Vega moves out of range.
Vega is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ebert throws a lazy head kick
and Vega counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ebert takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vega ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ebert blocks the body kick.
Ebert throws a big counter combination but Vega scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vega tries a low kick but Ebert avoids it.
A good leg kick by Vega.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keaton Vega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ebert 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Ebert! |
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Event:
GC 435: Simmons VS Frewin
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Real moves out of range as Vega throws a body kick.
Real is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the body from Real misses
and Vega counters with a low kick, right behind Real 's knee.
Real throws a poor cross that misses
and Vega counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Real.
Real throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Real.
Vega walks into a left hand.
Real throws the left hand but Vega avoids the punch easily.
Vega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Real scores with a nice right hand.
Real uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vega.
Real has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! in the buildup to the fight.
Real lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega sizes up Real with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Real misses with a right hand
and Vega counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Vega comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Real throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vega counters with a stiff right hand.
Vega lands a nice hook to Real's body. Real takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vega thumps Real with a low kick.
Good shot there by Vega.
Vega connects with a solid leg kick.
Real misses the jab.
Vega throws a sloppy head kick and Real moves out of range easily.
Vega catches Real with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vega misses with a combination
and Real cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Vega gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bit of stalling here from Vega.
Vega lands an elbow just above Real 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like DA Real has been cut.
Real is trying to break the clinch but Vega has him pressed against the cage.
Real tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vega just stands there and leans against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vega takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vega taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Come on Vega - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Vega breaks from the clinch.
Real swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vega keeps Real at a distance using the push kick. #T3#
Vega is looking to slow Real down with leg kicks.
Real misses with a hook to the body
and Vega counters with a slapping leg kick.
Real misses with an uppercut
and Vega counters with a nice low kick that buckles Real's knee momentarily.
DA Real seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Real throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Real circles away quickly and effectively.
Real ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Real throws a sloppy body shot
and Real takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vega. That's going to slow Real down.
Real misses the body punch
and Vega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vega throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Real.
Real throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Real works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Real.#T4#
Vega misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Real.
Real just misses with a punch to the body.
Real is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vega.
Real throws an overhand right that lands on Vega's shoulder, as Vega tries to avoid the shot.
Vega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick lands for Vega.
Real misses with a hook
and Vega counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Real throws a body punch but Vega moves out of range.
Real looks to score with a jab to the body but Vega is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Real.
Vega walks into a straight right hand from Real.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DA Real's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Vega with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Real to score with a decent uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vega in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A jab lands there for Real.
Vega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Real.
Real lands a nice looking body shot.
Real's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vega connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Real scrambles back to his feet.
Real throws a body punch but Vega moves out of range.
Vega gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Real throws a shot from downtown. Vega moves away and avoids it.
Real misses with a shot to the body
and Vega counters with a stiff right hand.
Vega thows a body kick. Real tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Real stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vega.
Real throws a body punch but Vega moves 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 head kick misses from Vega.
Real looks to throw the jab but Vega is out of range. #T1#
Vega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Real throws out the jab.
Real throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Vega holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vega lands a left hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vega trying to land knees to the body.
Vega controlling the action here for a moment.
Vega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vega pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Vega slows down the pace here.
Real tries to pull guard but Vega holds him up against the cage and eventually Real drops back down to his feet.
Vega manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Real breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vega finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vega thumps Real with a low kick.#T3#
Vega drops his hands momentarily and Real takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice leg kick from Vega, right into the meat of the thigh.
Real misses the body punch
and Vega counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Real connects with a jab.
Real swings for the body but Vega moves out of range.
Real misses with a body shot.
Real is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Real looks to score with a jab to the body but Vega is just out of range.
Vega wants to counter with a clinch but Real pushes him away.
Vega uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Real has time to react.
Keaton Vega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vega.
Vega cracks Real with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Real swings for the body but Vega moves out of range.
Vega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Real throws a poor cross that misses
and Vega counters with a low kick, right behind Real 's knee. #T4#
Real throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vega thumps Real with a low kick.
Real lands a glancing blow to the side of Vega's head.
Real fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vega manages to avoid it.
Real misses with a right hand
and Vega counters with a stiff right hand.
Real lands a lovely overhand right.
Real misses the body punch
and Vega counters with a good, hard body kick but Real shrugs it off. #CL2#
Vega clinches with his opponent.
Vega tries to land knees in the clinch but Real avoids the damage to the body.
Vega content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD#
Real jumps guard and drags Vega to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vega tries to free his leg and advance position but Real is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DA Real's cut.
That's time! Real's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Vega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Real has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Real swings for the body but Vega moves out of range.
Real misses with a wild body shot.
Vega is looking for the big counter here.
Real stuns Vega with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Real connects with a body shot.
Real misses with a right hand
and Vega counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Real is looking to wear down Vega with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Real misses with a jab to the body
and Vega counters with a nice leg kick.
Real takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Real throws an off balance right hand
and Vega counters with a left and a right that stings Real.
Vega lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Real walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Real throws a poor cross that misses
and Vega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Real misses with an uppercut
and Vega counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Real throws a looping overhand right but Vega ducks down to avoid it.
Real swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Real throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vega lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Real. That did some damage!
Vega takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vega sizes up Real with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Real misses with a jab to the body
and Vega counters with a thumping low kick.
Real looks to throw the jab but Vega is out of range.
Real cracks Vega with a right hand to the side of the head.
Real uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vega has time to react.
Real swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vega counters with a good low kick that Real was not able to check. #T2#
Real misses with a body punch
and Vega counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Real cracks Vega with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Real looks to land a right hand but Vega moved out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vega.
Real throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vega pushes Real away with a front kick.
Nice shot by Real.
Real swings widly with a right hand
and Vega counters with an outside leg kick.
Real misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vega counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Real.
Real throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vega now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Vega as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Vega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vega pushes Real away with a front kick.
Vega throws a one two combo.
Nice jab there from Real.
Vega lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Real. Vega does a little dance to reset his feet.
DA Real has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Real takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Real.
Vega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice leg kick from Vega, right into the meat of the thigh.
Real fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A low kick lands for Vega.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Real misses with a left hand
and Vega counters with an outside leg kick.
#T4#
Real on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Real misses with a hook to the body
and Vega counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Real misses with a right hand
and Vega counters with a thumping low kick.
Vega feints and then cracks Real's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Real down.
Vega has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Real lands an overhand right.
Vega lands a glancing blow to the side of Real's head.
Keaton Vega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Real misses with a hook
and Vega counters with a thumping low kick.
Real digs a good hook to Vega's body.
Vega moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vega takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Real.
Real throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Real misses the body punch
and Vega counters with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keaton Vega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vega winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keaton Vega!
After winning the bout, Keaton Vega thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
GC 429: Simmons VS Kane
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vega manages to avoid it.
Vega stuns Petrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vega scores with a punch to the head.
Vega throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vega throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vega.
Vega pushes Petrov away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega lands with a nice body kick.
Petrov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vega.
Petrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vega.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Vega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vega missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Vega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petrov's sensitive parts.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vega.
Vega has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Petrov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A solid body kick from Vega.
Vega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petrov's sensitive parts.
Vega connects with the punch.
Petrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vega circles away quickly and effectively.
Vega throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Vega moves away and avoids it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vega. Petrov shrugs it off though.
Petrov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vega can pounce on him.
Vega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Keaton Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vega throws an off balance right hand
and Vega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vega manages to avoid it.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vega.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Vega counters with a leg kick.
Vega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vega lands with a right hand.
Vega lands a jab to the head.
#T3#
Vega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vega throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Vega.
Vega lands with a nice body kick.
Vega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Vega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vega moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Vega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Vega throws a leg kick which misses Petrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrov tries to avoid it.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Vega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vega moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Petrov misses with a body punch
and Vega counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vega throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vega thumps Petrov with a low kick.
Vega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petrov.
Vega moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vega throws a nice inside leg kick.
A left lands for Vega.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Petrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petrov takes a swing at Vega's ribcage but misses.
Vega uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petrov has time to react.
Vega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petrov. That did some damage!
Vega fakes the leg kick and cracks Petrov in the body.
Petrov scores with the left hand. Vega knows he should have avoided that one.
Vega moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vega. That's going to slow Petrov down.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov backing away here, and Vega unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Petrov throws a jab when Vega was well out of range.#T1#
Vega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vega with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petrov to score with a decent uppercut.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vega counters with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Vega tenderised Petrov's leg. Petrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petrov throws a combination. Vega tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vega scores with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
Petrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vega.#T2#
Petrov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Petrov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vega throws a leg kick which misses Petrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrov tries to avoid it.
Vega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vega slips a straight right by Petrov.
Vega steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Petrov.
Vega thows a body kick. Petrov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Petrov swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petrov. That did some damage!
Vega looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
It looked like Petrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vega.
Vega throws a front kick that sends Petrov stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Vega connects with a body shot that sends Petrov's belly button to the back.
Vega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vega fakes the leg kick and cracks Petrov in the body.
Petrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vega.
Vega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Keaton Vega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vega pushes Petrov away with a front kick.
Vega throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vega throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petrov's sensitive parts.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Vega is trying to counter with his kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vega - that will leave a mark!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Petrov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vega scores with a kick to the body.
Vega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vega. #CL2#
Vega closes the distance and pushes Petrov back into the cage.
Vega slowing the pace effectively.
Vega pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Vega's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Vega leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Vega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Vega.
Vega throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vega unleashes a big counter combination but Petrov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
and Vega counters with a stiff right hand.
Vega defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Vega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega keeps Petrov at a distance using the push kick.
Vega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Vega.#T1#
Petrov throws a jab when Vega was well out of range.
Vega throws a leg kick which misses Petrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrov tries to avoid it.
Petrov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petrov's sensitive parts.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vega.
Vega feints a jab promting Petrov to slip. Vega then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Petrov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vega moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Vega misses with a straight left.
Vega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Petrov misses with a right hand
and Vega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Vega scores with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vega slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov throws a body punch but Vega moves out of range.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Vega connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petrov momentarily.
Vega throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vega.
Vega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petrov. That did some damage!
Petrov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vega.#T3#
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick from Vega, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vega. Vega obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Vega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petrov. That did some damage!
Petrov misses with a hook. Vega ducked under it nicely.
Vega connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Petrov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vega finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T4#
Petrov throws a body punch but Vega moves out of range.
Petrov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vega moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vega. That's going to slow Petrov down.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Vega to counter with a crisp jab.
Keaton Vega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Vega gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vega holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vega obliges.
Fedor Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vega just leaning against Petrov, taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keaton 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keaton Vega!
A victorious Keaton Vega thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GC 423: Jospin VS Bolleke
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Castravet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vega manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Vega is predictable there
letting Castravet counter with a right hand.
Castravet connects with a looping right hand.
Castravet checks the leg kick nicely there.
Castravet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vega scores with a spinning back kick!
Vega staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Vega misses.
Castravet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vega.
Vega avoids the body shot from Castravet.
Castravet throws a right hand that misses
and Vega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vega fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Castravet checks it well.
Vega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Castravet swings widly with a right hand
and Vega counters with a thumping low kick.
Castravet misses with a leg kick
and Vega counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T1#
Castravet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vega manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vega.
Vega moves away from the strike by Castravet.
Castravet misses with a straight left.
Vega steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Vega, right into the meat of the thigh.
Castravet swings for the body but Vega moves out of range.
Vega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Castravet sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Castravet ducks right into an uppercut from Vega.
Vega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Castravet looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Vega rushes Castravet and presses him up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vega - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Castravet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vega misses with a low kick.
#T2#
Vega throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vega slips under a jab from Castravet.
Castravet lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Castravet misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castravet. Vega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castravet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Castravet walks into a straight right hand from Vega.
Castravet misses with a double jab
and Vega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castravet misses with a wild body shot.
Castravet throws a shot from downtown. Vega moves away and avoids it.
Vega wants to counter with a clinch but Castravet pushes him away.
A nice combination there by Vega.
Castravet swings for the body but Vega moves out of range.
#T3#
Castravet misses with a body shot.
Castravet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Castravet misses with a shot to the body
and Vega counters with a thumping low kick.
Castravet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vega. Vega obviously looking to wear him down.
Vega scores with a sloppy right hand. Castravet should have avoided that one.
Castravet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vega was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Andrei Castravet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Castravet misses the target.
Vega misses with a low kick.
Castravet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vega throws a lazy right hand but Castravet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vega attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vega ducks under a wild hook from Castravet.
Castravet thows a body kick. Vega tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Vega darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vega throws out a leg kick but Castravet moves out of range and Vega only half commits.
A slow jab from Castravet misses its intended target.
Vega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castravet.
Vega throws a solid leg kick but Castravet takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vega.
A little feinted left hand from Castravet on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vega throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Castravet chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vega can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vega tries to move into range but Castravet moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Castravet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castravet thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice combination there by Vega.
Castravet misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Castravet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Castravet looks to land a body kick but Vega moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castravet. Vega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castravet misses with a body shot.
Vega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vega. Castravet shrugs it off though.
Vega pivots, looking for a leg kick but Castravet is out of range and Vega settles back down.
Vega jabs Castravet right on the nose. Castravet blinks but takes it well.
Castravet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vega moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega throws a low kick but Castravet moves out of range easily.
Castravet scores with a jab.
Vega feints a jab promting Castravet to slip. Vega then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Castravet slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vega misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Castravet misses with a wild body shot.
Castravet misses with a body punch
and Vega makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Castravet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vega counters with a nice low kick that buckles Castravet's knee momentarily.
Vega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Castravet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castravet throws a hook but Vega avoids it easily.
Vega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Castravet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Castravet misses the jab.
Castravet throws a looping overhand right but Vega ducks down to avoid it.
Vega is looking to slow Castravet down with leg kicks.
A jab from Castravet misses. #T2#
Vega misses with a kick to the body.
Vega scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Castravet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vega was well out of range. Poor timing from Castravet.
Castravet misses with a series of wild punches.
Vega lands with a nice body punch.
Keaton Vega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vega misses with a body kick.
Castravet throws a quick counter head kick but Vega was just out of range.
Vega ducks under a wild hook from Castravet.
Vega takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vega wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Castravet throws a looping overhand right but Vega ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Vega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castravet.
Castravet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vega moves away.
Vega misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Castravet misses its target.
Vega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castravet.
Vega throws the kick towards the body but Castravet avoids it.
Vega connects with a solid leg kick.
Vega loads up on a big right hand but Castravet slips the punch.
Vega lands a jab.
Castravet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vega manages to avoid it.
Vega motions for Castravet to come forward. Vega throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vega throws a push kick but Castravet slaps the foot to one side.
No joy there for Vega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4#
Vega does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It looked like Castravet was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vega.
Vega blocks the body kick.
Castravet lands with a nice body punch.
Castravet lands a jab to Vega's midsection.
Vega throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Castravet on the side of the head.
Castravet throws a nice looking combination but Vega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castravet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castravet. Vega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castravet.
Vega throws a leg kick which misses Castravet's front leg but catches the back leg as Castravet tries to avoid it.
Vega lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Castravet throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Keaton Vega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Castravet misses with an uppercut.
Castravet blocks the body kick.
Castravet lands a glancing blow to the side of Vega's head.
Vega on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Castravet cracks Vega with an open hand slap.
Vega misses with a leg kick.
Vega lands a leg kick that knocks Castravet off balance momentarily.
Castravet checks a leg kick nicely.
Castravet just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castravet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castravet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castravet with a hook.
Vega with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Castravet throws a head kick that misses.
Vega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vega takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vega fakes the leg kick and cracks Castravet in the body.
Vega throws a body kick that misses.
Vega throws a leg kick that misses.
Vega connects with an inside leg kick.
Vega pivots, looking for a leg kick but Castravet is out of range and Vega settles back down.
Castravet moves out of range as Vega strikes.
Castravet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castravet on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Castravet scores with a body shot.
#T2#
Vega tries to work over Castravet's front leg with a kick but Castravet checks it.
Vega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castravet.
Castravet misses with a hook to the body
and Vega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vega ducks under a wild hook from Castravet.
Vega is looking to chop away at Castravet's legs.
Vega is looking to score with low kicks.
Castravet throws a body shot but no joy.
Vega tries a quick counter leg kick but Castravet is wise to it.
Vega throws a chopping leg kick but Castravet manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castravet throws a body shot but no joy.
Vega tries a quick counter leg kick but Castravet is wise to it.
Castravet throws a jab when Vega was well out of range.
A shot to the body from Castravet misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Castravet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vega.#T3#
Vega misses with a body shot.
Castravet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vega counters with a three punch combo that has Castravet backing up. Castravet nods at Vega to acknowledge the strikes.
Vega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castravet.
Vega looks to land a combination. Castravet sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Castravet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Castravet.
Castravet looks to land a body kick but Vega moved away.
Castravet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vega manages to avoid it.
Castravet misses with a head kick.
As Castravet backs off Vega throws a huge counter combo but Castravet manages to avoid it all.
Castravet throws a body shot but no joy.
Vega scores with a nice right hand.
#T4#
Vega misses with the combination.
Vega wants to land a leg kick but Castravet is 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!
Castravet throws a poor cross that misses
and Vega counters with a three punch combo that has Castravet backing up. Castravet nods at Vega to acknowledge the strikes.
Vega misses with a leg kick.
Vega throws a low kick but Castravet moves out of range easily.
Keaton Vega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vega wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vega throws a leg kick
and Castravet counters with a stiff right hand.
Castravet lands a nice looking body shot.
Vega lands with a hook. Castravet tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andrei Castravet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castravet misses with a hook. Vega ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keaton 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keaton Vega!
A very excited looking Keaton Vega 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:
GDL 140: Egyptian VS Evans
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick from Vega, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL#
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Vega blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vega throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Silva.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Vega's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vega's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Vega leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vega tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vega avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
Vega managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vega avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vega.
Silva lands with a left to the head.
Vega trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva. #T1#
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Vega content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Silva gets through Vega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees to the body from Vega.
Silva takes a knee to the side of the body.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Vega.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Vega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vega is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Vega tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vega obliges.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Vega avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Vega.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Vega leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vega lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
Vega landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vega avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Vega.
Vega avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Vega misses with a knee to the head.
Vega tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva.
Vega wants to break free but Silva has control.
#T3#
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vega.
Silva misses with some punches.
Our sources have told us that Silva has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Vega avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva pushes Vega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva lands a left hand.
Vega working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Vega is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Silva. #T4#
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Silva.
Vega missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Vega backwards.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva working aggressively here.
Silva avoiding damage as Vega throws knees to the body.
Vega prevents a body shot from Silva.
Silva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vega or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lino Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Silva pushes Vega up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva pushes Vega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vega blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vega takes a shot to the head.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vega takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vega is breathing heavily.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#It looks like Keaton Vega has been cut.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vega's brow.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vega can do to turn this around?
A short right from Silva.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Silva.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Vega throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva working aggressively here.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Vega blocking some punches.
#T2#
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva lands with a left to the head.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Vega avoids the damage to the body.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Vega is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vega blocks an uppercut.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vega avoids it.
Vega landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Vega missing with knees to the body.
Silva misses with some punches.
#T3#
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Vega.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Vega is trying to maintain a safe position but Silva gets an underhook and turns Vega into the cage.
Vega blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vega blocks an uppercut.
Vega lands a knee to the body.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from Vega.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Vega.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva working aggressively here.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Vega.
#T4#
Vega is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Vega using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Vega missing with knees to the body.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Vega controls his hands.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vega.
Silva misses with some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vega.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva avoiding damage as Vega throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Vega takes a shot to the head.
Silva lands a left hand.
Vega lands an elbow inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lino Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keaton Vega's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Silva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Lino Silva has been cut.
Vega lands with an overhand left.
Vega looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Vega.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Vega avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vega trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Vega.
Vega landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Vega blocks a body shot from Silva.
Vega dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Vega is trying to stall.
Vega's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vega pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lino Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Vega missing with knees to the body.
Vega tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vega backwards.
Vega putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Silva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Vega controls the action.
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Vega managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Vega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vega missing with knees to the body.
Silva 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.#T2#
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Vega.
Vega is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Vega.
Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Vega on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Vega avoids the damage to the body.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva working aggressively here.
Vega managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Vega blocking some punches.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Keaton Vega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva tries a body shot but Vega blocks it.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Vega - that landed with a thud.
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva working aggressively here.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vega misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Vega tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Silva. #T4#
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vega avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
Vega avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vega blocks the elbow strike.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Vega.
Vega presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vega crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.
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!
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lino Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC2#
Vega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lino Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lino Silva! |
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Event:
GDL 137: Reed VS Chisaki
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Boomer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've been told by Vega's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vega looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Boomer gets a clinch.
Boomer blocks the elbow strike.
Vega tries to land knees in the clinch but Boomer avoids the damage to the body.
Boomer lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Keaton Vega has been cut.
Vega missing with knees to the body.
Boomer leaning against his opponent.
Vega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boomer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boomer blocks an elbow strike from Vega.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vega throws an elbow but misses.
Boomer avoids the elbow strike from Vega, against the cage.
Vega is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boomer is defending well for now.
Boomer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vega trying to control the position but instead, Boomer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vega into the cage.
Vega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boomer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
A short left from Boomer.
Boomer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vega or not.
Vega takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boomer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vega trying to land knees to the body.
Boomer avoiding damage as Vega throws knees to the body.
Boomer managing to block the knees to the body from Vega.
Vega lands a good knee to the midsection. Boomer won't want to take too many of those.
Boomer dodges an elbow strike from Vega.
Vega on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boomer.
Vega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boomer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boomer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vega is trying to maintain a safe position but Boomer gets an underhook and turns Vega into the cage.
Boomer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boomer.
Vega struggles to land a body shot inside as Boomer controls his hands.
Boomer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Boomer lands a good knee to the midsection. Vega won't want to take too many of those.
Vega is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Boomer.
Boomer is struggling to control the position.
Boomer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vega misses with a body punch.
Boomer lands with a light punch inside.
Boomer lands an elbow inside that Vega shrugs off.
Boomer lands a left hand.
Boomer managing to block the knees to the body from Vega.
Boomer scores with a knee to the head.
Vega throws a head punch that misses.
Boomer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vega misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boomer.
Boomer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Boomer.
A hook to the body from Boomer.
Boomer lands an elbow inside that Vega shrugs off. #T3#
Boomer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vega trying to land knees to the body.
Vega letting Boomer take a breather here.
Boomer avoiding damage as Vega throws knees to the body.
Boomer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boomer lands an elbow inside.
Boomer scores with a shot to the side of Vega's head.
Vega takes a knee to the side of the body.
Boomer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vega in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Boomer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vega backwards.
Boomer crunches a lovely knee into Vega's ribcage.
Boomer lands a big knee! That's hurt Vega! Oh, he's all over the place! Boomer lands another knee that sends Vega to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Boomer!
A victorious Mike Boomer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GDL 134: Vyr VS Boomer
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Ebert throws a lazy right hand but Vega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vega keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vega flicks out a counter leg kick but Ebert steps away.
Ebert shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vega as he avoids it easily.
Ebert has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Ebert. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ebert decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vega wants to improve his position but Ebert is controlling well.
#SUB#
Ebert seems to be working for a kimura but Vega defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega is looking for a sweep. Ebert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ebert pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ebert is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Vega avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ebert.
Vega wants to get back to full guard.
Ebert throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Ebert seems to be working for a kimura but Vega defends the submission attempt.
Vega really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ebert. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vega is looking to improve his position.
Vega works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ebert postures up.
Vega looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ebert is one step ahead there. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vega not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ebert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ebert postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ebert chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ebert accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vega controlling Ebert's posture.
Ebert working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vega looking to control.
Ebert is looking to work some ground and pound but Vega has wrist control.#T3#
Ebert throws a big right hand that misses.
Ebert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vega swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vega holds on and takes a little breather.
Ebert won't allow Vega to sweep him here.
Vega controls Ebert momentarily but Ebert frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ebert blocks the body kick.
Vega connects with a body shot.
Ebert looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vega stuffs the takedown.
Vega misses with a low kick.
Ebert throws out a powerful jab.
Vega slips under a jab.
Vega tries to counter by closing the distance.
A shot to the liver by Vega. Beautiful body shot.
Ebert scores with the left hand. Vega knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ebert.
Vega tries to counter with a clinch but Ebert shakes him off and moves away.
Ebert on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Keaton Vega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vega with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ebert to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Ebert closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vega is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ebert tries for a kimura but Vega is defending well. #SUB#
Ebert working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ebert cracks Vega with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Ebert dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vega drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Vega.
Ebert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ebert dives in for a single leg takedown but Vega sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ebert sets himself, and Vega steps forward looking for the clinch! Ebert avoids it this time.
Ebert on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vega gets underhooks to prevent Ebert's takedown attempt.
Ebert struggles to land a body shot inside as Vega controls his hands.
Ebert lands with a right to the head.
Ebert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vega can do to turn this around?
Vega throws an elbow but it misses.
Vega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Vega.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vega is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ebert is keeping busy.
Vega is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ebert is defending well for now.
Vega misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ebert.
Ebert swings wildly with an uppercut but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vega lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Vega throws a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Vega.
Vega misses with a body punch.
Vega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vega trying to land knees to the body.
Vega struggles to land a body shot inside as Ebert controls his hands.
Vega comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Jason Ebert has been cut.
Vega tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ebert avoids it.
Vega is pushing Ebert up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vega lands an elbow just above Ebert 's eye.
Ebert drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Ebert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ebert 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.
Vega working aggressively here.
#T2#
Vega throws an elbow that misses.
Ebert lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vega tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ebert avoids it.
Vega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vega blocks an uppercut.
Ebert tries to score a body lock takedown but Vega shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vega stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vega misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ebert throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ebert blocks the elbow strike.
Ebert is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vega is defending well.
Vega is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ebert blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ebert is looking for a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees to the body from Vega.
Ebert takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vega tries to throw a body punch but Ebert avoids it by throwing Vega back against the cage.
Vega working Ebert over with knees to the body.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Vega.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ebert blocks a body shot from Vega.
Vega lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Jason Ebert's cut is getting worse.
Vega lands a nice shot to the body.
Vega lands with a left to the head.
Vega unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vega tries to land knees in the clinch but Ebert avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vega.
Vega landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vega misses with a punch to the body.
Vega missing with knees to the body.
Vega throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ebert tries a body shot but Vega blocks it.
Vega landing knees to the body.
Ebert prevents a body shot from Vega.
Vega misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ebert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vega misses with an elbow over the top.
Ebert 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.
Vega struggles to land a body shot inside as Ebert controls his hands.
Vega lands a damaging elbow.
Vega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ebert's elbow.
Vega taking a breather.
Vega is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vega is struggling to control the position.
Vega scores a nice knee to the body.
Vega putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ebert in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vega lands an elbow just above Ebert 's eye. #CUT2#Jason Ebert's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Vega putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ebert in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vega lands a damaging elbow.
Vega pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vega misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Ebert'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#
Ebert shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vega defends it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Vega.
Vega ducks under a wild hook from Ebert.#TD#
Ebert closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vega's guard.
Ebert won't allow Vega to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega pulls Ebert in close to prevent any damage.
Ebert throws a big elbow that misses.
Vega looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Vega working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ebert.
Jason Ebert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ebert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ebert 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 pulls Ebert in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Ebert working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ebert missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ebert has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vega is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vega slips a straight right by Ebert.
Vega scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ebert.
Vega wants to counter with a clinch but Ebert pushes him away.#T2#
Ebert dives in for a single leg takedown but Vega sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ebert lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ebert drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Ebert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ebert's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vega.
Ebert can't find room to land a body shot as Vega controls the action.
Ebert avoiding damage as Vega throws knees to the body.
Vega trying to land knees to the body.
Vega misses with the head strike.
Ebert avoids a wild elbow strike from Vega.
Good body shot from Vega.
Vega is pressed up against the cage. Ebert 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.
Ebert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vega tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice takedown defense from Vega. No joy for Ebert on that attempt.
Ebert looks to land a right hand but Vega moved out of range.#T3#
Ebert looks to land a right hand but Vega moved out of range.
Ebert doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vega counters with a low kick, right behind Ebert 's knee.
Vega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ebert moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ebert goes for a double leg but Vega avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vega continues to drive forward.
Vega wants to counter with a clinch but Ebert pushes him away.
Ebert avoiding damage as Vega throws knees to the body.
Ebert wants a takedown.
Ebert takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jason Ebert's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Keaton Vega!
A very excited looking Keaton Vega 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:
GDL 131: Raczynski VS Camble
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Vyr misses with a few strikes there.
Vyr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vega counters with an inside leg kick.
Vyr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vyr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Vyr has knocked Vega down with a huge combo! Vyr steps away and waves a wobbly Vega back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Vega is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Keaton Vega has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vyr misses with the combination.
Oh Vega is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vlastimil Vyr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vyr swinging wildly here.
Vyr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vega appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vega seems to have got his legs back now.
Vega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vyr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vega.
Vyr swinging wildly here.
Vyr throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Vega, right into the meat of the thigh.
#KD2#
Vyr drops Vega with a beautiful combination! Vega stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vyr is looking for the KO!
Vega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vyr throws a nice looking combination but Vega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Vyr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vega.
Vega ducks under a wild hook from Vyr.
Vega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vyr.
Vega wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vyr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vega.
Vyr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Vega counters by clinching up. #BC#
Vega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vega connects with a solid leg kick.
Vyr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vega on the side of the head.
Vyr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vega slips a straight right by Vyr.
Nice jab there from Vega.
Vega comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vega lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vyr lands with a big right hook that stumbles Vega - he's out on his feet here! Vyr follows up with another monster hook that separates Vega from consciousness! Vega falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Vyr stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vlastimil Vyr! |
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Event:
GDL 127: Daddy VS Raczynski
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Vega connects with a leg kick.
Vega throws a solid leg kick but Hernandez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vega.
Hernandez is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hernandez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vega swivels and escapes.
Vega lands a nice looking body shot.
Vega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Vega misses its intended target.
Vega lands with a cross.
Vega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hernandez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hernandez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vega sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Vega lands a leg kick that knocks Hernandez off balance momentarily.
Vega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hernandez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hernandez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vega!
Vega scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vega darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hernandez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vega.
Hernandez shoots in and drives through. Vega sprawls well.
Keaton Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Hernandez.#T2#
Vega lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Keaton Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vega lands a nice looking body kick.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vega definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vega.
Vega misses with a looping left.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hernandez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hernandez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vega. Vega obviously looking to wear him down.
Vega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Vega.
Vega scores with a leg kick.
#T3#
Hernandez shoots in for a double leg but Vega sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vega scores with a jab to the head.
Vega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Vega.
Vega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Vega.
Vega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vega.
Hernandez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Hernandez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vega.
Vega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vega lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez shoots in for a double leg but Vega sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hernandez misses with a takedown
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hernandez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hernandez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hernandez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vega counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hernandez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vega can pounce on him.
A jab lands there for Vega.
Vega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hernandez can do to turn this around?
Vega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hernandez counters with a nice body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hernandez might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vega has got the better of the exchanges.
Vega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hernandez has his takedown stuffed
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega with a jab.
Vega scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Hernandez tries for a takedown but Vega circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Keaton Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Hernandez.
Vega lands with an overhand left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vega.
Vega cracks Hernandez with a good jab.
Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt.
Vega connects with a solid leg kick.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but Vega shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Jab by Vega.
The crowd cheers as Vega lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hernandez doesn't seem phased though.
Keaton Vega is winning the standup battle so far.
Hernandez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hernandez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A lazy left from Vega finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega lands a leg kick that knocks Hernandez off balance momentarily.
Vega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hernandez's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Vega.
Vega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vega lands with a nice body punch.
Vega throws a good cross that connects.
#T3#
Vega moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hernandez has his takedown stuffed
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from Vega tenderised Hernandez's leg. Hernandez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hernandez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hernandez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vega.
Vega lands a nice shot to the body.
Vega clobbers Hernandez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vega throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Vega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hernandez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vega.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vega scores with a hook to the body. Hernandez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vega scoring well with a low kick there.
Vega scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hernandez doesn't seem bothered though.
Vega lands an overhand right.
Vega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vega lands a leg kick that knocks Hernandez off balance momentarily.
Vega looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but Vega shows good takedown defense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hernandez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hernandez shoots in and drives through. Vega sprawls well.
Vega appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vega lands a nice shot that snaps Hernandez's head back.
Vega just misses with a punch to the body.
Vega lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hernandez backs up against the cage.
#ROC#Hernandez is rocked!
Vega throws an overhand right that drops Hernandez like a sack of potatoes! Vega dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keaton Vega!
A relieved looking Keaton Vega thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
GDL 120: Bitch Tits VS Yan
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Sapp has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vega.
Sapp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sapp goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vega misses with a low kick as Sapp jumps back.
Sapp throws a counter high kick but Vega was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sapp tries to clinch up but Vega circles away and keeps his distance.
Keaton Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Sapp forces Vega back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Vega breaks from the clinch.
Sapp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vega.
Vega swats away the attempt to clinch by Sapp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega delivers a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sapp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Vega tries to score with a low kick but Sapp moves his leg out of the way.
Sapp throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
Sapp tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vega counters with a nice body shot.
Vega has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That kick from Vega tenderised Sapp's leg. Sapp is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sapp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vega tries to avoid it but Sapp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vega to the ground. Vega escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vega keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Sapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sapp fails with a takedown attempt.
Sapp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sapp takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#CL#
Sapp has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2##BC2#
Vega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sapp thuds his right hand into Vega's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sapp blocks a jab.
Sapp tries to counter with a takedown but Vega is quick to defend against it.
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!
Vega throws a front kick that sends Sapp stumbling back into the cage.
Sapp misses with a series of wild punches.
Vega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sapp fails to land with a series of punches.
Sapp scores with a three punch combo!
Vega is looking to slow Sapp down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Vega.
Vega is looking to slow Sapp down with leg kicks. #T3##CL#
Sapp moves into the clinch.
Sapp looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Vega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vega connects with a leg kick.
Vega lands with a nice body punch.
Sapp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vega lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Sapp misses its intended target.
Sapp is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sapp is looking to clinch but Vega is avoiding it.
Vega throws a hook but Sapp blocks it.
Sapp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Vega.
Vega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sapp manages to avoid it.
Sapp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vega.
Vega pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sapp is out of range and Vega settles back down.
Vega throws a body punch but Sapp moves out of range.
Sapp has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vega.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sapp tries to clinch but Vega moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Sapp misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vega blocks a head kick by Sapp.
Vega tries a quick counter leg kick but Sapp is wise to it.
Sapp goes for a double leg but Vega avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vega continues to drive forward.
A right hook to the body lands for Vega.
Vega is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice elbow from Vega.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega dominated that 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.#R2#
Sapp tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vega defends well and Sapp ends up having to push Vega into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Vega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sapp on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sapp shoots in but Vega avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vega lands a jab to the head.
Vega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vega.
Sapp falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vega counters with a good low kick that Sapp was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapp stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vega.
Keaton Vega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sapp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vega tries to avoid it but Sapp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vega to the ground. Vega escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Sapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vega defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sapp.
Vega throws out a loose jab but Sapp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sapp seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bob Sapp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Sapp tries to clinch but Vega moves out of range.
Vega feints a counter leg kick.
Vega with the inside leg kick.
Sapp takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A low kick lands for Vega.
Vega throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sapp on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sapp.
Vega connects with a leg kick.
Sapp throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Vega moves into the clinch.
Sapp is trying to pull guard but Vega turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vega takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Vega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sapp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Sapp slips a jab and a cross from Vega.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vega.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vega, as that shot connected.
#CL2#
Vega forces Sapp back against the cage and clinches.
Vega has Sapp pressed against the cage.
Sapp is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Vega breaks the clinch.
Vega thumps Sapp with a low kick.
Vega scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Vega. No joy for Sapp on that attempt.
Sapp slips under a jab.
Vega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3#
Vega throws a shot from downtown. Sapp moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Vega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Vega. No joy for Sapp on that attempt.
Sapp throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vega counters with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sapp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sapp misses with a takedown attempt - Vega sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vega.
Sapp on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vega. Vega obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4##CL2#
Vega closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sapp 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. Sapp gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Keaton Vega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sapp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vega lands a leg kick that knocks Sapp off balance momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vega.
Vega pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sapp is out of range and Vega settles back down.
Vega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Sapp closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Vega breaks the clinch.
Vega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vega throws out a leg kick but Sapp moves out of range and Vega only half commits.
Vega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vega defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sapp.
Vega throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 lands a body shot.
Vega with a nice calf kick.
Nice defenses there by Vega.
Sapp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sapp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sapp is looking to counter with head kicks.
A jab from Vega misses.
Sapp shoots for a double leg takedown but Vega sprawls well. He's pushed Sapp's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vega scores with a jab to the body.
Sapp wants to clinch
and Vega counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega misses with a leg kick.
Sapp has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vega.
Sapp wants to clinch
and Vega counters with an outside leg kick.
Sapp shoots for a takedown but Vega saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vega wants to counter the offense by Sapp and move into the clinch position.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vega in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
Vega scoring well with a low kick there.
Vega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sapp is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sapp avoids the body shot from Vega.
Sapp tries to counter with a takedown but Vega is quick to defend against it.
Sapp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vega lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sapp at a distance.
Vega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vega connects with an inside leg kick.
Vega connects with a solid leg kick.
Vega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sapp throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vega makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sapp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sapp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vega doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Sapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Sapp shoots in for a double leg but Vega sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sapp.
Vega throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sapp misses with a wild combination.
Vega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sapp darts in trying to clinch
and Vega counters with a good, hard body kick but Sapp shrugs it off.
Vega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vega thumps Sapp with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Vega.
#T3#
Vega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sapp on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sapp takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sapp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sapp is looking for a counter combo.
Vega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vega misses with a wild body shot.
Vega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sapp.
Vega's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sapp connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vega scrambles back to his feet.
Sapp fails to land the takedown.
Vega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sapp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vega is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sapp rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Vega is looking to slow Sapp down with leg kicks.
Vega connects with a solid leg kick.
Keaton Vega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vega lands a head kick. Sapp smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sapp tries to counter by clinching up but Vega breaks away and moves out of range.
Vega looks to score with a jab to the body but Sapp is just out of range.
Vega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vega throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sapp is looking to clinch.
Vega misses the jab.
Bob Sapp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sapp wants to clinch
and Vega counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keaton 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keaton Vega!
An out of breath Keaton Vega thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GDL 115: Hunt VS Yuldashev
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Vega.
Vega has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zeineldin fails to land with a series of punches.
Zeineldin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vega.
Zeineldin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zeineldin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vega.
Vega connects with a leg kick.
Zeineldin throws a combination that misses
and Vega counters with a leg kick.
Vega with a nice calf kick.
Zeineldin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Vega closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Vega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vega throws out a loose jab but Zeineldin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vega uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zeineldin has time to react.#T1#
Vega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Vega.
Zeineldin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zeineldin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vega slips a jab and a cross from Zeineldin.
Zeineldin misses with a double jab
and Vega counters with an inside leg kick.
Vega connects with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Vega.
Vega throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zeineldin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vega could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vega paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vega.
#T2#
Some wild striking there from Zeineldin.
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!
Zeineldin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vega lands a right hook to the body.
Zeineldin throws a sloppy head kick and Vega moves out of range easily.
Vega with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Vega clinches up against the cage.
Vega just leaning against Zeineldin, taking a breather.
Zeineldin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vega being controlled against the cage.
Vega prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3#
Vega manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Vega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Vega.
Zeineldin looks to land a combination but Vega avoids it well.
Zeineldin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vega is able to avoid easily.
Vega tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zeineldin manages to circle out of the way.
Zeineldin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick lands for Vega.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vega.
Zeineldin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vega counters with a low kick, right behind Zeineldin 's knee.
Vega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Keaton Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Vega connects with an inside leg kick.
Vega checks a low kick from Zeineldin.
Jab from Vega.
Vega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zeineldin was well out of range. Poor timing from Vega.
Vega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vega with the inside leg kick.
Zeineldin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vega can pounce on him.
Zeineldin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Zeineldin. Those never looked like landing.
Vega throws a leg kick which misses Zeineldin's front leg but catches the back leg as Zeineldin tries to avoid it.
Vega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zeineldin misses with a double jab
and Vega counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zeineldin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Donk. Vega catches Zeineldin right on the button with a cross.
Zeineldin throws a series of punches but Vega moves out of range.
Amr Zeineldin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zeineldin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vega tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zeineldin manages to circle out of the way.
Vega scoring well with a low kick there.
Zeineldin misses with a combination
and Vega counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zeineldin's knee momentarily.
Zeineldin moves out of range as Vega strikes.
Vega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Vega.
Keaton Vega is winning the standup battle so far.
Zeineldin needs to keep his hands up - Vega had a free shot at his head there.
Vega lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zeineldin throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Zeineldin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vega.
Vega darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vega thumps Zeineldin with a low kick.
Zeineldin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vega makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vega connects with a leg kick.
Vega connects with an inside leg kick.
Zeineldin swinging wildly here.
Vega scoring well with a low kick there.
Vega connects with a leg kick.
That kick from Vega tenderised Zeineldin's leg. Zeineldin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vega scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
Vega connects with a solid leg kick.
Zeineldin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vega is out of range and Zeineldin settles back down.
Zeineldin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vega.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega lands with a shot to the body.
Zeineldin fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vega.
A punch combination from Zeineldin misses.
Vega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zeineldin can do to turn this around?
Zeineldin is breathing heavily.
Vega lunges at Zeineldin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zeineldin's hand.
Zeineldin throws a nice looking combination but Vega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vega scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vega with a nice calf kick.
Vega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
Vega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zeineldin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick by Zeineldin misses #CL#
and Vega counters by clinching up.
Zeineldin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zeineldin has had enough of the clinch but Vega keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zeineldin takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Amr Zeineldin has been cut.
Vega landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zeineldin misses with the head strike.
Vega lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vega takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4##BC#
Vega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Vega moves into the clinch.
Zeineldin trying to stall but Vega improves his position.
A bit of stalling here from Vega.
#BC#
Vega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zeineldin walks into a jab.
Vega lands a nice looking body shot.
Zeineldin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vega just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Zeineldin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Amr Zeineldin'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#
Zeineldin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zeineldin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zeineldin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vega throws a body shot but no joy.
Zeineldin unleashes a big counter combination but Vega bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vega connects with an inside leg kick.
Zeineldin misses with a wild combination.
Zeineldin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zeineldin.
Vega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zeineldin throws the kick towards the body but Vega avoids it.#T1#
Vega misses the shot to the body.
Vega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zeineldin. That did some damage!
Vega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vega has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Zeineldin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vega lands with a nice body punch.
Zeineldin throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Vega moves into the clinch.
Zeineldin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vega working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zeineldin taking a breather.
Zeineldin stalling in the clinch but Vega improves position.
Vega putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zeineldin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zeineldin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Vega.
Vega with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Vega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vega.
Zeineldin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Vega backs off Zeineldin throws a huge counter combo but Vega manages to avoid it all.
Vega connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zeineldin momentarily.
Vega cracks Zeineldin with an open hand slap.
Vega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zeineldin.
Vega connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vega throws a good cross that connects.
Zeineldin walks into a jab.#T3#
Zeineldin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vega makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zeineldin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vega. Vega obviously looking to wear him down.
Vega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vega is looking to slow Zeineldin down with leg kicks.
Zeineldin throws a series of punches but Vega avoids them all with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vega.
Vega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vega.
Vega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Zeineldin misses
and Vega makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zeineldin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zeineldin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Zeineldin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zeineldin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vega smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega jabs Zeineldin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zeineldin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vega.
Keaton Vega is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vega with a nice calf kick.
Zeineldin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vega throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vega with a nice calf kick.
Amr Zeineldin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vega.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vega.
Vega slips a jab and a cross from Zeineldin.
Vega lands with an uppercut that bounces Zeineldin off the cage and back into range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keaton 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keaton Vega!
Amr Zeineldin spoke after the fight, saying 'I m sorry to my manager and to all my supporters.
I promise that i will train harder in order to get to the top.'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 32
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Booker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vega throws a leg kick #KD#
and Booker counters with a crisp one two that drops Vega! Booker thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vega to his feet! Vega is in big trouble!#ROC#Vega is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Keaton Vega has been cut.
Booker drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Vega's head, knocking him out cold! Booker is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Napoleon Booker!
In his post fight interview, Napoleon Booker started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 27
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Guinness with a poor takedown
enabling Vega to counter with a crisp jab.
Guinness misses with a few strikes there.
Guinness tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vega sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guinness somewhat.
Vega tries a low kick but Guinness avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Guinness blocks the leg kick.
Guinness tried to counter with a leg kick but Vega avoided it.
Guinness takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick by Guinness misses #CL2#
and Vega counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Vega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Vega closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vega prevents a body shot from Guinness.
Vega should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Guinness stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Vega landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Guinness jumps guard but Vega turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Guinness. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Guinness breaks from the clinch.
Vega throws a leg kick but Guinness moved away.
Guinness scores with a push kick.
Guinness fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Guinness fails in his attempt to clinch.
Guinness fails with the takedown
and Guinness takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vega scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guinness doesn't seem bothered though.
Vega has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Vega darts in and clinches Guinness up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vega.
Guinness managing to block the knees to the body from Vega.
#T2#
Vega throws an elbow that misses.
Guinness tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vega just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vega stalls.
Guinness has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vega prevents a body shot from Guinness.
Vega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guinness lands a body punch.
Vega tries to circle away but Guinness has him pinned against the cage.
Guinness is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Guinness wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vega has him pressed against the cage.
Vega misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Guinness throws a series of punches but Vega moves out of range.
Guinness throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vega.
Guinness shoots for a takedown but Vega saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Guinness darts in and clinches Vega up against the cage.
Guinness tries to pull guard but Vega forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Vega breaks from the clinch.
Guinness slips a jab from Vega.
Vega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guinness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guinness tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vega in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Vega leaves Guinness with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Guinness. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Vega scores with a crisp jab that stopped Guinness in his tracks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guinness.
Vega thows a body kick. Guinness tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Guinness blocks a low kick nicely.
Vega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vega with the inside leg kick.
Guinness shoots in but Vega avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Guinness throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Vega moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Vega.
Guinness jumps guard but Vega turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vega tries to break free but Guinness pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vega.
A head punch on the inside from Vega fails to land.
Guinness pushes off an throws an elbow but Vega leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vega's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vega throws a punch but it's blocked by Guinness.
Vega's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vega - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Vega's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Guinness stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton 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#
Guinness with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Vega counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vega.
Guinness is trying to pull guard but Vega turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Guinness fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Guinness. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guinness struggles to land a body shot inside as Vega controls his hands.
Vega tries to break the clinch but Guinness is controlling the position.
Guinness tries to throw a body punch but Vega avoids it by throwing Guinness back against the cage.
Guinness keeps control of Vega as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vega pressing his opponent against the cage.
Guinness fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Guinness ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Guinness no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Guinness is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vega passes Guinness's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Vega maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Guinness could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Vega has cracked it and Guinness is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Vega!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keaton Vega! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 19
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Vega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vega throws a shot from downtown. Eggert moves away and avoids it.
Eggert moves out of range as Vega strikes.
Vega is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Eggert looks to land a right hand but Vega moved out of range.
It seemed like Vega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eggert cracks Vega with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice combination there by Eggert.
Vega misses with a body shot.
Vega misses with a straight right.
Vega walks into a left hand.
Eggert just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eggert misses with a hook. Vega ducked under it nicely.
Eggert blocks a jab.
Eggert looks to land a combination but Vega avoids it well.
Eggert works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vega throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vega is looking to slow Eggert down with leg kicks.
Eggert slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vega tries to clinch up.#KD#
Eggert lands a big uppercut and Vega crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Vega looks OK. Eggert waves Vega back to his feet!#ROC#Vega is rocked!
Vega walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Eggert! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uwe Eggert! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Vega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mendoza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mendoza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mendoza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vega's waist but Vega gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mendoza off to one side.
Vega wants to counter the offense by Mendoza and move into the clinch position.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vega but Vega pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vega counters with a straight right hand.
Vega missing with a left hand there. Mendoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vega scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown but Vega shows good takedown defense.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vega as he jumps to the side.
Mendoza shoots in and drives through. Vega sprawls well.
A punch lands to the side of Mendoza 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Mendoza tries to land a body kick
and Vega counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mendoza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Vega misses.
A jab from Vega does it's job there.
Vega should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Vega jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Vega tries to keep at a distance but Mendoza has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Vega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vega. Mendoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick from Vega, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendoza is defended easily by Vega.
A nice side step and Vega releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Mendoza defending well as Vega loads up on a big left hand.
Vega with a nice calf kick.
Mendoza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vega.
Vega scores with a body shot.
Vega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mendoza fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega misses with an uppercut. Mendoza saw that one coming.
Mendoza wants to clinch up but Vega keeps it at a distance.
Keaton Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mendoza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vega. Vega obviously looking to wear him down.
Mendoza walks into a straight right hand from Vega.
Mendoza darts in looking for a takedown but Vega gets double underhooks and turns Mendoza into the cage. #BC2#
Vega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Vega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mendozas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mendoza walks into a stiff left hand from Vega.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendoza is defended easily by Vega.
Mendoza is breathing heavily.
Vega lands a jab to the head.
Vega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mendoza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice straight punches there by Mendoza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mendoza.
Mendoza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Mendoza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Mendoza misses its target.
Mendoza moves in looking to clinch but Vega pushes him off.
Vega throws a shot from downtown. Mendoza moves away and avoids it.
Vega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mendoza throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendoza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Keaton Vega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mendoza.
Vega lands an overhand right.
Mendoza fails with a takedown attempt.
Vega lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Vega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendoza is defended easily by Vega.
Mendoza tries to clinch but Vega is having none of it.
Mendoza misses with a wild combination.
Mendoza is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mendoza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vega scores with a leg kick.
Mendoza throws a sloppy body shot
and Vega makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vega as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mendoza ducks under a wild hook from Vega.
Vega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That kick from Vega tenderised Mendoza's leg. Mendoza is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Vega keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mendoza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vega defends well and Mendoza ends up having to push Vega into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vega manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mendoza letting Vega take a breather here.#BC2#
Vega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mendoza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Mendoza tries to clinch up.
Vega misses with a hook. Mendoza ducked under it nicely.
Mendoza tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vega counters with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Vega misses the target.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vega but Vega pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mendoza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vega misses with a hook. Mendoza ducked under it nicely.
Mendoza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vega sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendoza backing away here, and Vega unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Vega throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vega connects with a body shot.#T3#
Mendoza throws a head kick that misses.
Mendoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vega.
Mendoza throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vega counters with a leg kick.
Vega with a nice calf kick.
Raul Mendoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vega throws a jab when Mendoza was well out of range.
Vega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mendoza's head backwards.
Vega with the inside leg kick.
Keaton Vega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mendoza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vega scores with a nice strike.
Vega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mendoza's sensitive parts.
Mendoza fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Mendoza throws out a leg kick but Vega moves out of range and Mendoza only half commits.
Vega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vega with the inside leg kick.
Mendoza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendoza.
Vega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mendoza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vega works Mendoza's body with a nice hook.
Mendoza moves in looking to clinch but Vega pushes him off.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mendoza. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Vega tries to clinch up.
Vega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Vega scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vega swats away the attempt to clinch by Mendoza.
Mendoza fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mendoza.
Vega with a hook.
Vega slaps away a takedown attempt from Mendoza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mendoza has time to react.#CL#
Mendoza has managed to clinch.
Mendoza is looking to control Vega's arms but Vega gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mendoza has his back to the cage. #T1#
Mendoza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vega to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vega pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Vega breaks the clinch.
Vega misses with a combination
and Mendoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vega looks to land a left hand but Mendoza moved out of range nicely.
Vega lands a jab to Mendoza's midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Vega there.
Vega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mendoza feints a jab promting Vega to slip. Mendoza then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vega slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vega connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Mendoza shoots for a takedown but Vega saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vega misses with a wild body shot.
Vega throws a leg kick which misses Mendoza's front leg but catches the back leg as Mendoza tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vega misses with a right hand
and Mendoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vega but Vega pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mendoza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Vega closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Vega manages to break the clinch.
Vega connects with a single shot there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vega. #T3#
Mendoza tries a head kick but it misses.
Vega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vega misses with a looping right.
That kick from Vega tenderised Mendoza's leg. Mendoza is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mendoza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vega scoring well with a low kick there.
Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vega.
Mendoza has his takedown stuffed
and Vega counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mendoza darts in looking for a takedown but Vega gets double underhooks and turns Mendoza into the cage. #BC2#
Vega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Vega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendoza manages to avoid it.
Vega connects with a solid leg kick.
Mendoza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mendoza tries to close the distance and clinch but Vega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vega scoring well with a low kick there.
Vega throws a body shot but no joy.
Vega looks to land a right hand but Mendoza moved out of range.
Vega throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Mendoza closes the distance and clinches.
Mendoza stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Vega breaks from the clinch.
Vega throws out a powerful jab.
Raul Mendoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keaton Vega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vega throws a lazy right hand but Mendoza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keaton Vega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vega winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keaton Vega! |
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