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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake The (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Vera could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jake The's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake The!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The dives in and grabs Vera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vera pushes down on The's head and hops out.
Vera has managed to clinch.
The is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vera is defending well for now.
Vera has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics The uses from the top position.
Vera wants to stand but The is controlling the position.
Vera trying to control the position here.
The not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vera wriggles free and stands up.
Vera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vera's head.
It looks like Brandon Vera has been cut.
Vera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The clinches but Vera breaks the clinch
and Vera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vera trying to control but The is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The is striking from the bottom but Vera uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The won't allow Vera to pass to mount.
Vera is thwarting The's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vera's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - The's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Vera tries to escape but The has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Vera is breathing heavily.
Vera has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from The.
The struggling to keep hold of the position.
The missing with strikes from the back.
The misses with an elbow to the head.
Vera preventing the rear naked choke attempt from The.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera is trying to stand back up.
The tries to keep control of the position but Vera is staying busy.
The missing with strikes from the back.
The lands strikes to the head.
The thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The misses with a punch to the head.
The has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Vera has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
What can Vera do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The punches the canvas rather than the man.
The missing with punches from the back.
Vera looking very determined here, making life difficult for The.
The is looking for the choke from the back position but Vera is controlling his hands well.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The missing with strikes from the back.
Vera rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake The dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Vera's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The tries to clinch up
and Vera counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The is trying to control but can't.
Vera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vera wants to work for an arm triangle but The is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The trying to control the position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The is keeping the position for now.
Vera wants to control from the top but The keeps moving.
The has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vera got a little sloppy there for a moment and The has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vera has managed to get both his arms back between The's legs - danger averted.
The wants to sweep here but Vera controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The is trying to control the position but Vera postures up.
Vera wants to control from the top but The keeps moving.
The trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Vera trying to stand up but can't free himself from The's guard.
The manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vera manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The wants to control from the top but Vera keeps moving.
Vera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The looking to pass the guard.
Vera trying to keep a closed guard but The is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vera working for submissions but it's allowed The to get to half guard.
Vera is defending against the submission attempts here by The.
The is looking to take a break and control but Vera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vera has his hands clasped together around The's back. He's all about the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brandon Vera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brandon Vera's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The tries to clinch but Vera moves out of range.
The misses with a double jab
and Vera counters with a nice double leg into side control. The won't be happy with that.
The sneaks back into half guard.
The tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Vera is keen to just control but The is a slippery customer.
The moves into full guard.
The thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vera tries to free his leg and advance position but The is retaining full guard.
The tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vera trying to stand up but can't free himself from The's guard.
The controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vera trying to stand up but can't free himself from The's guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The tries to clinch but Vera moves away
and Vera counters with a left and a right that stings The.
The tries to clinch up
and Vera moves into the clinch.
Vera pulls guard successfully.
The trying to control but Vera is working from the bottom.
Vera is trying to control the position but The postures up.
Vera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vera controls The momentarily but The frees himself.
The lands a couple of digs.
Vera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The darts in trying to clinch
and Vera decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in The's guard.
The looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vera throws and elbow that misses. The uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vera's guard. Nice move by The!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The advances position into side control!
The is looking to take a break and control but Vera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vera is looking for a sweep.
The is looking to take a break and control but Vera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vera is avoiding damage well.
Vera can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Vera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vera 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Vera!
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