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Event:
FCL - 11
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Vegas looks to land a combination but Claude avoids it well.
Vegas looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Claude shoots in and gets a takedown into Vegas's guard.
Claude sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vegas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Claude is controlling him.
Claude trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Claude controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Claude content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claude is in close to Vegas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Claude chips away with some ground and pound.
Claude definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Claude not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Claude is looking to work some ground and pound but Vegas has wrist control.#T1#
Claude working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Claude slips nicely into half guard.
Claude scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Claude scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Claude 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.
Claude trying to pass the guard but Vegas defending well.
Well, if Claude 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.
Claude throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Claude missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Claude takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Claude lands with a punch from half guard.
Vegas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Claude wants to pass the guard but Vegas is defending well.
Claude working Vegas over with strikes.
Claude performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Claude scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Claude is controlling the pace.
Claude scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#Vegas is rocked!
Claude slips a nice elbow through Vegas's hands, connecting with Vegas's forehead.
Vegas is still in real trouble! Can Claude finish him?
Claude scores with a big shot! Vegas's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Vegas! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Claude!
Jean Claude retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Jean Claude 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.
Luccy Vegas spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for everyone coming out tonight ! I'll be back way stronger !'. |
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Event:
FCL - 4
Date: Feb 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Vegas misses with a series of wild punches.
Vegas misses with the combination.
Vegas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ratinho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vegas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ratinho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vegas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Vegas. No joy for Ratinho on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brulio Nascimento Ratinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ratinho dodges the punch combination from Vegas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ratinho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Vegas as Ratinho shoots in.
Luccy Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vegas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vegas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ratinho really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vegas misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Ratinho shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vegas sprawls well. Vegas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ratinho gets slowly back to his feet.
Ratinho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vegas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ratinho somewhat.
Vegas throws a right hand that Ratinho ducks under and follows up with a left that Ratinho also avoids with ease.
Ratinho is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ratinho.
Vegas misses with a double jab.
Ratinho tries to counter with a takedown but Vegas is quick to defend against it.
Vegas cracks a nice hook into Ratinho's ribs.
Vegas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vegas swinging wildly here.
#T2##CL2#
Vegas gets a clinch.
Vegas tries to break free but Ratinho pushes him back against the cage.
Ratinho goes for a takedown attempt but Vegas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vegas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vegas throws a series of punches but Ratinho avoids them all with ease.
Ratinho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegas misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Ratinho counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vegas looks winded!
Vegas pushes Ratinho off looking to stand but Ratinho dives back in and keeps control.
Ratinho throwing shots but Vegas is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Ratinho seems to be working for a kimura but Vegas defends the submission attempt.
Ratinho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##SUB#
Ratinho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ratinho stops Vegas from getting back to his feet.
Ratinho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ratinho thows a huge punch but Vegas dodges it nicely.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ratinho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vegas is trying to escape back to his feet but Ratinho uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Ratinho throws an elbow but Vegas slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Ratinho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ratinho throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ratinho postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luccy Vegas 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#
Vegas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ratinho eats them both and turns towards Vegas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD#
Ratinho dives in and scores a takedown into Vegas's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ratinho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ratinho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vegas wants to stand up but Ratinho is controlling him.
Ratinho lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas wants to stand and escape but Ratinho is having none of it.
Vegas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ratinho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ratinho postures up in Vegas's guard and throws a big left but Vegas blocks it. #SUB#
Ratinho is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vegas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vegas has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ratinho is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ratinho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ratinho advances position into side control!
Vegas parries the strikes from Ratinho easily there. Ratinho is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vegas to escape.
Ratinho throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ratinho grinds an elbow into Vegas's temple. #T2##SUB#
Ratinho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vegas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Ratinho wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vegas, who protects the arm well.
Ratinho 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.#SUB#
Ratinho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vegas defending against the ground and pound. #T3#
Vegas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Ratinho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vegas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ratinho in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ratinho working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ratinho looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vegas is avoiding damage well.
Vegas dodges the ground and pound from Ratinho.
Ratinho postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Vegas is trying to buck Ratinho off.
Ratinho working the body and head with strikes.
Vegas managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ratinho.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vegas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Ratinho 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.
Brulio Nascimento Ratinho 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#
Ratinho closes the distance and clinches up with Vegas, looking for a takedown. Ratinho pushes Vegas against the cage but Vegas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vegas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ratinho circles away quickly and effectively.
Ratinho is looking to counter the offense by Vegas and move into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Vegas.
Vegas dips to his left and cracks Ratinho with an uppercut!
Vegas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ratinho.
Ratinho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Ratinho throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vegas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ratinho is in Vegas's guard.
Ratinho throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ratinho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ratinho throwing strikes but missing.
Ratinho cracks Vegas with a solid left hand.
Vegas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Vegas is wriggling around but Ratinho manages to pass to half guard.
Nice strikes from Ratinho there. #SUB#
Ratinho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vegas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ratinho.
Ratinho missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Ratinho seems to be working for a kimura but Vegas defends the submission attempt.
Ratinho throwing shots but Vegas is blocking nicely.
Vegas is trying to stand up here but Ratinho is controlling him well. #SUB#
Ratinho is working for a kimura but Vegas is defending it quite comfortably.
Brulio Nascimento Ratinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ratinho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##ES2#
Vegas manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Vegas throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Ratinho counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vegas!
Vegas throws Ratinho to one side and escapes!
Brulio Nascimento Ratinho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vegas misses with the combination.
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!
Vegas misses with a two punch combination.
Ratinho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vegas is fending him off so far but Ratinho persists. Nope, Vegas circles away and we're back to standing.
Vegas throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Vegas tries to close the distance and clinch but Ratinho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Ratinho gets a takedown into half guard.
Ratinho throwing shots but Vegas is blocking nicely.
Ratinho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vegas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ratinho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vegas defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luccy Vegas.
I think Vegas 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Luccy Vegas!
During a confident post fight interview, Luccy Vegas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
FCL - 2
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Vegas swinging wildly here.
Vegas looks to land a combination but Ratinho avoids it well.
Vegas misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Ratinho counters with a single leg into guard. Vegas didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vegas wants to get back to his feet but Ratinho is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ratinho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Ratinho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ratinho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ratinho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ratinho keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vegas's head.
Vegas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ratinho is controlling him. #T1#
Ratinho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ratinho is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vegas wants to get back to his feet but Ratinho is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ratinho working some strikes from top position.
Ratinho passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ratinho with the ground and pound but Vegas regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Ratinho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Ratinho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vegas's head.
Ratinho thows a huge punch but Vegas dodges it nicely.
Ratinho lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vegas wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Ratinho thows a huge punch but Vegas dodges it nicely.
Ratinho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Ratinho.
Vegas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vegas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vegas is breathing heavily.
Ratinho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vegas's head. #SUB2#
Ratinho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Ratinho seems to be looking for submissions.
Ratinho throwing shots but Vegas is blocking nicely. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ratinho slips a nice elbow through Vegas's hands, connecting with Vegas's forehead.
Ratinho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ratinho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ratinho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Ratinho is working for a submission of some sort.
Vegas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brulio Nascimento Ratinho 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#
Ratinho dodges the punch combination from Vegas.
Vegas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Ratinho counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vegas!
Ratinho throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Ratinho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vegas regains half guard, as Ratinho was trying to land strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas is trying to stand up here but Ratinho is controlling him well. #T1#
Ratinho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vegas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ratinho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vegas defending well though. #SUB2#
Ratinho seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ratinho is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#ES#
Vegas manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ratinho keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ratinho drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Ratinho gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vegas regains guard.
Vegas is wriggling around but Ratinho manages to pass to half guard.
Ratinho is breathing heavily.#REVR#
Ratinho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Vegas has hold of Ratinho's hands but Ratinho slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Ratinho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vegas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vegas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ratinho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ratinho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Ratinho is working for a submission of some sort.
Ratinho slips a nice elbow through Vegas's hands, connecting with Vegas's forehead.
Ratinho scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vegas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ratinho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brulio Nascimento Ratinho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ratinho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ratinho tries to counter with a clinch but Vegas shakes him off and moves away.
Vegas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ratinho.
Vegas is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Luccy Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ratinho moves away from the strike by Vegas.
Vegas is looking to clinch.
Vegas tries to bum rush Ratinho with a series of wild strikes but Ratinho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vegas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Vegas moves into the clinch.
Ratinho tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ratinho looking for a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Vegas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vegas is trying to break free.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Vegas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vegas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vegas can't break the clinch.
Ratinho changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vegas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Luccy Vegas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brulio Nascimento Ratinho.
Vegas feints a jab promting Ratinho to slip. Vegas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ratinho slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
No joy there for Vegas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vegas throws the left hand but Ratinho avoids the punch easily.
Vegas throws a series of punches but Ratinho moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ratinho.
Vegas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ratinho is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Ratinho shoots in and drives through. Vegas sprawls well.
Vegas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch combination from Vegas misses.
Ratinho wants to counter with a clinch but Vegas pushes him away.#TD2#
Ratinho fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vegas to the ground. Ratinho is now in Vegas's guard.
Ratinho throwing strikes but missing.
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!
Ratinho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vegas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ratinho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Ratinho 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.
Ratinho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vegas works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Ratinho throws a strike but Vegas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ratinho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ratinho wants to get back to his feet but Vegas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vegas throwing strikes from guard but Ratinho blocks nicely.
Vegas is looking to work some ground and pound but Ratinho has wrist control.#SUB2#
Ratinho looking for a guillotine here but Vegas defends easily.
#SUB2#
Ratinho working for a triangle but Vegas defends it easily.
#T4#
Vegas throwing strikes from guard but Ratinho blocks nicely.
Vegas throws a big right hand that misses.
Vegas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ratinho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vegas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ratinho on the ground.
Ratinho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vegas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Luccy Vegas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Ratinho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luccy Vegas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ratinho 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brulio Nascimento Ratinho!
The defeated Luccy Vegas had this to say: 'Thanks for everyone coming out tonight ! I'll be back way stronger !'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Vegas misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Vegas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from Vegas.
A punch combination from Vegas misses.
Vegas lands a jab.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Luccy Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vegas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vegas is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
#T1#
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vegas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Vegas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vegas throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones lands a body punch.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Vegas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vegas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vegas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Jones is breathing heavily.#T2#
Jones tries to stall but Vegas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vegas can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Good body shot from Vegas.
#BC2#
Vegas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Vegas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Vegas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Vegas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Vegas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vegas lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vegas.
Vegas misses with a low kick.
Vegas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Vegas.
Vegas misses with the combination.
Vegas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones tries to clinch there but Vegas circles away.
Vegas throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vegas tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Vegas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vegas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vegas feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Vegas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC2#Jones is rocked!#T4#
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Vegas has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
#BC2#
Vegas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Vegas closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
#TD#
Jones decides to pull guard.
Vegas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vegas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Vegas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luccy Vegas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vegas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL2#
Vegas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
Vegas is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Vegas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Vegas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vegas throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Vegas is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A shot to the body from Vegas misses
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vegas throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones tries to clinch but Vegas moves out of range. #CL2#
Vegas closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Vegas tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Vegas breaks from the clinch.
Vegas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Vegas misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vegas on the side of the head.
Luccy Vegas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Vegas lands a body shot.
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!
Vegas looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Vegas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vegas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vegas is breathing heavily.#TD#
Jones scores with a takedown into Vegas's guard.
Vegas keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jones has gone for a leg lock! Vegas slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.#REVB#
Vegas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Vegas trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vegas's guard. #REVR#
Jones won't allow Vegas to get back to his feet.
Vegas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones trying to control but Vegas is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Vegas scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vegas.#CL2#
Vegas moves into the clinch.
Come on Jones - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Vegas manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Vegas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Vegas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luccy Vegas 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Vegas wants to clinch.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vegas as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Vegas takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Vegas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the liver by Vegas. Beautiful body shot.
Vegas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vegas defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas scores with a three punch combo!
#T1#
Vegas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vegas is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Vegas circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vegas throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luccy Vegas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Vegas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.#BC2#
Vegas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Vegas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
A punch combination from Vegas misses.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Vegas has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Vegas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vegas checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Vegas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Jones rushes Vegas and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Vegas breaks the clinch.
#T3##CL2#
Vegas drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vegas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vegas just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Vegas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut lands for Vegas. That snapped Jones's head back.
#CL2#
Vegas gets a clinch. #BC2#
Vegas manages to break the clinch.
Vegas throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Vegas swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Vegas clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Vegas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vegas blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Vegas is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Vegas tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luccy Vegas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Vegas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Vegas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vegas avoids it really well and circles away.
Samuel Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luccy Vegas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Vegas has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luccy Vegas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vegas 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luccy Vegas!
A relieved looking Luccy Vegas 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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