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Event:
SSSD 37: Cartwright/Gai
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Vella moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Lankey shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lankey is keen to just control but Vella is a slippery customer.
Vella tries to kick Lankey off but Lankey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Lankey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vella defends it well. #SUB#
Lankey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lankey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vella defends it well.
We've been hearing that Lankey has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Lankey looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Lankey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vella keeps working. #SUB#
Lankey has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Vella defend it? Lankey steps over the head and cranks it - Vella is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lankey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). mr Lankey!
mr Lankey managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SSSD 32: Neer/Glass
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Vella fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vella lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vella throws a series of punches but Killjoy moves out of range.
Killjoy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vella sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Vella has closed the distance and engaged Killjoy in a clinch.
#TD#
Killjoy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Killjoy manages to end up in side control.
Vella is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Killjoy asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Killjoy tries for a kimura but Vella is defending well. #SUB#
Killjoy swings around for an armbar but Vella sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Killjoy's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Killjoy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vella stacks Killjoy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vella !#T1#
Vella tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Killjoy tries to buck Vella off but Vella is having none of it.
Killjoy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vella 's best efforts.#SUB#
Killjoy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killjoy tries to get to full guard but Vella has control of the leg. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Killjoy looking for submissions off his back.
Killjoy trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Vella manages to pass to mount!
Killjoy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Killjoy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Killjoy wants to control from the top but Vella keeps moving. #T3#
Killjoy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Killjoy trying to move into half guard but instead Vella has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Killjoy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vella passes into side control.
Killjoy wants to control but Vella postures up.
Killjoy trying his best to control but Vella has mounted him.#T4#
Killjoy regains half guard.
Vella really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Killjoy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Killjoy is trying to maintain the position but Vella is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Killjoy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Killjoy wants to control but Vella is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Killjoy has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Vella . Oh but Killjoy has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Vella goes limp - he's gone! Killjoy jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Von Killjoy! |
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Event:
SSSD 29: Vurris vs Struve
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Vella tries to keep at a distance but Perry has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Vella manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Perry distracts Vella with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Vella is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Vella has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Perry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Perry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Perry is working Vella over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vella might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Perry throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vella is looking for a triangle but Perry pushes his legs off easily.
Perry with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perry connects with a couple of short punches.#T1##SUB#
Vella had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Perry defends it easily.
Perry working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Perry distracts Vella with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Perry working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vella 's head.#SUB#
Vella working for a triangle but Perry defends it easily.
Perry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vella not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Perry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Vella is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Perry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vella . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Vella is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Perry working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Vella throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Perry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vella looking to control.
Perry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Perry scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Perry is looking to stand up but Vella won't let him. #T3#
Perry with a nice head shot there.
Perry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Perry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Vella is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Perry is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Perry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vella has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Perry has managed to get both his arms back between Vella 's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Vella working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Perry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Perry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Vella escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Perry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Perry postures up and lands a big shot to Vella 's brow.
Perry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vella 's head.#T4#
Perry throwing strikes from guard but Vella blocks nicely. #SUB#
Vella is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Perry is aware though and is defending well.
Perry is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vella 's head.
Perry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Vella is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vella has momentary wrist control but Perry slips an elbow through the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Vella looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lethal Perry dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vella shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Perry defends it nicely.#TD2#
Perry shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vella manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Vella is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Perry is in close to Vella 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vella is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Perry chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Vella working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Perry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Perry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Vella is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Perry is aware though and is defending well.
Perry postures up and lands a big shot to Vella 's brow. #SUB#
Vella is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Perry defends well.#SUB#
Vella escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Perry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vella has a closed guard, preventing Perry from standing up.
Perry scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Perry is in close to Vella 's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Perry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vella has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Perry has managed to get both his arms back between Vella 's legs - danger averted.
Perry distracts Vella with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Vella is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Perry is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Vella is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Perry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vella 's head.
Perry with a nice head shot there.
Perry lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Vella is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Perry is aware though and is defending well.
Perry postures up and lands a big shot to Vella 's brow. #SUB#
Vella has his foot on Perry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Perry works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Perry connects with a couple of short punches.
Vella has momentary wrist control but Perry slips an elbow through the middle.
Perry chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Vella escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Perry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Vella is looking for a triangle but Perry pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Perry's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Vella throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Perry works over Vella with some ground and pound from guard.#T4##SUB#
Vella escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Perry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Perry connects with a couple of short punches.
Perry postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Perry landing with the ground and pound.
Perry wants to get up but he can't break Vella 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Perry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Vella has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Perry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Perry landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lethal Perry 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##TD2#
Perry is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vella 's half guard.
Lethal Perry has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Vella looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Vella actively working from the bottom here.
Perry lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vella looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Perry winds up and cracks Vella with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vella manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Perry is in close to Vella 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Perry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Vella is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Perry is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Vella looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Perry is in close to Vella 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Perry chips away with some ground and pound.
Perry landing some decent shots from guard.
Perry lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Vella is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Perry defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Perry's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Perry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Perry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vella striking off his back but it's not causing Perry any problems.
Perry lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Vella working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Perry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Perry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Vella had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Perry defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Perry's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3##SUB#
Vella looking for a guillotine here but Perry defends easily.
#SUB#
Vella working for a triangle but Perry defends it easily.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Perry fails with a takedown attempt.
Perry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Perry stuffs the takedown.
Perry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vella .
Perry misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Perry.
Vella sneaks out the side door and pushes Perry away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lethal Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Vella instigates a clinch.
Ronan Vella has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Perry looking for a takedown.
Ronan Vella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lethal Perry.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vella . #TD#
Vella pulls guard. #SUB#
Vella looking for a guillotine here but Perry defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perry is looking to work some ground and pound but Vella has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lethal Perry.
I've got Perry 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lethal Perry! |
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Event:
SSSD 25: Cartwright vs ST
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
Ronan Vella really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 149.8, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Edward Smart was cancelled. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Ross closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vella did well to prevent Ross getting side control.
Vella has one foot on Ross's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jay Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Ross shoots in and bounces Vella off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vella pushes Ross off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Ross closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vella quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Ross is working for a kimura but Vella is defending it quite comfortably.
Vella misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ross prevents Vella from standing back up.
#ES2#
Vella has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ross is on him like a limpet, forcing Vella back against the cage.#TD2#
Vella drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Ross drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vella dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ross isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vella stacks Ross on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vella !
Ross knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vella on the ground.#T1#
Ross tries to buck Vella off but Vella is having none of it.
Vella taking a breather here.
Ross is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ross looks to move to half guard but instead Vella has passed into mount! Damn!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross is working to get back to half guard.
Ross is trying to reverse the position but instead Vella has taken his back - oops!
Ross is breathing heavily.
Ross is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Vella controls the action.#T2#
Vella struggling to land strikes to the head as Ross covers up.
Vella controlling well, preventing Ross from escaping the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vella 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Vella looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Vella patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ross is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Ross's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Vella tries to keep control of the position but Ross is staying busy.
Vella throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Vella controlling well, preventing Ross from escaping the position.
#T3#
Vella thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Vella has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ross tries to roll but Vella sticks to his back.
Ross covering up well and avoiding damage.
Ross rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vella wants to control but Ross is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ross looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ross is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Vella seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Still in half guard, Vella seems content to control.#SUB#
Ross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vella seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ross does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ross really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Well, if Vella is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SU2#
Vella stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ross to get to his feet.
Ross has his takedown stuffed
and Vella makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vella looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronan Vella 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#
Vella has a takedown stuffed.
Vella shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vella takes a swing at Ross's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Ross shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vella is trying to defend but Ross finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vella manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Ross looking to score a takedown here. Vella is defending well but Ross drives through and ends up in Vella 's guard.
Vella pushes Ross off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Ross throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vella tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ross is in Vella 's guard.
Ross stopping the sweep attempt from Vella .#SUB#
Ross is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Ross has gone for a leg lock! Vella slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ross's guard.#REVB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
Ross is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vella is aware though and is defending well.
Vella controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Ross looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vella passes into half guard.
Vella seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Ross is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vella pulls his head out easily.
Vella seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ross does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ross wants to get back to full guard but Vella has passed into side control.
Ross is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ross dodges the ground and pound from Vella .
Vella has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ross!#T3#
Vella manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ross to take his back!
Good control from Vella .
Vella has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vella has the hooks in. Ross is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Vella misses with punches from the back.
Ross rolls, trying to escape but Vella keeps control of the position.
Vella throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Vella tries to keep control of the position but Ross is staying busy.#SUB2#
Vella is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ross can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Vella is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T4#
Ross is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Ross right now.
What can Ross do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Vella controlling well, preventing Ross from escaping the position.
Ross is working hard here to advance position.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronan Vella 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Ross shoots in and bounces Vella off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vella scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ross tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vella swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Vella . No joy for Ross on that attempt.
Ross fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Ross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ross defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vella .
Ronan Vella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ross has his takedown stuffed
and Vella counters with a three punch combo that has Ross backing up. Ross nods at Vella to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vella dives in and grabs Ross's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ross pushes down on Vella 's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vella .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Ross manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vella on his heels. He'll look to pass Vella 's guard now, I'm sure.
Ronan Vella has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Ross drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vella dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ross working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vella has passed into half guard!
Vella wants to take a breather but Ross is having none of it. #SUB#
Ross looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ross looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Vella pushes past his half guard into mount! #SUB2#
Vella with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T2#
Vella can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ross is looking to escape.
Ross is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vella punching from mount but Ross doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ross is working to get back to half guard.
Vella tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Ross can't escape the position.
Vella looking to control but Ross is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vella prevents Ross from getting the reversal.
Vella thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ross is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vella looking to control but Ross is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ross can't escape the position.
#T4#
Vella controlling the pace for now.
Vella 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jay Ross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vella trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ross on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ross tries to get out of the position.
Ross is looking to get to half guard.
Ronan Vella is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ross's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronan Vella comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vella 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronan Vella !
Ronan Vella bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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