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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between LaVern Shirley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Verson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaVern Shirley looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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152 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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173 cm
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150 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, LaVern Shirley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo Verson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Verson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Verson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Verson has hold of Shirley's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Shirley manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Verson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Verson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shirley has worked his arm free - good work by Shirley!
Verson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shirley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Verson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Shirley rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Verson's guard! Nice work there by Shirley!
Verson is looking for a triangle here but Shirley uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verson is trying to improve his position.
Verson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Verson wants to work for an arm triangle but Shirley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Verson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shirley is just riding it out for now. Verson eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verson is looking for a kimura but Shirley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Verson to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verson seems to be working for a kimura but Shirley defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verson is working for an americana but Shirley has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Verson was thinking about the submission.
Shirley has control of Verson's left arm, preventing Verson from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verson tries to free his leg and advance position but Shirley is retaining full guard.
Verson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shirley dives on top into guard.
Verson looking for subs off his back but Shirley has passed one foot through into half guard.
Verson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shirley pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Verson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Verson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Verson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Shirley rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Verson's guard! Nice work there by Shirley!
Verson working for a triangle but Shirley defends it easily.
Verson has an active guard here but Shirley has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shirley pulls his head out easily.
Verson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Shirley escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Shirley!
Verson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shirley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Verson looking for submissions off his back.
Verson looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verson actively working from the bottom here.
Verson actively working from the bottom here.
Verson wants to get back to full guard.
Verson looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verson wants to sweep but Shirley has passed to side control!
Verson gets back to half guard.
Verson looking for subs from the bottom but Shirley mounts him!
Verson is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Verson actively working from the bottom here.
Verson is breathing heavily.
Shirley moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Verson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verson regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Verson 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Shirley throws a low kick but Verson avoids it.
Verson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Verson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Shirley rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Verson's guard! Nice work there by Shirley!
Verson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shirley passes into half guard.
Verson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Verson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Shirley escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Shirley!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verson sneaks back into half guard.
Verson actively working from the bottom here.
Verson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Verson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shirley pulls his head out easily.
Verson actively working from the bottom here.
Shirley is taking a breather. Verson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
LaVern Shirley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodrigo Verson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verson actively working from the bottom here.
Verson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shirley pulls his head out easily.
Shirley is trying to control. Verson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Verson is looking to control Shirley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Verson avoid being mounted?
Verson is controlling Shirley's trapped leg to prevent Shirley from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirley prevents Verson from improving his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Verson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Verson rushes Shirley and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verson manages to pull guard.
Shirley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shirley postures up.
Verson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shirley passes into half guard.
Verson is trying to control but Shirley passes into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verson is trying to control Shirley's posture but Shirley avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Verson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Verson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Verson!
During a confident post fight interview, Rodrigo Verson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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