Heavyweight: Wayne Cole (Sabres) vs. Bryan Vetell (Pitbulls)
In the first round, Vetell controls in the corner and then goes for a single-leg takedown that is unsuccessful. During the takedown attempt, Cole goes to town on Vetell's head. Vetell is able to reverse and both stand against the ropes, working hard before the ref stops the bout for a low-blow that has Cole doubled over. Good pace of action between two big guys and the fans enjoy. I give the first round to Vetell.
In the second round, the two fighters start out in the clinch and hold each other against the ropes. Vetell is peppering Cole with right knees to Cole's left leg. Vetell scores a takedown, much to the crowd's delight. Vetell whales away at Cole as the two fighters are half-standing up, leaning on each other. Back standing, Vetell scores a couple more knees. Another active round for Vetell. I give him the second round as well.
Vetell starts the third round with a kick to Cole's leg. At this point, Cole needs a stoppage to win the fight, but he doesn't seem too eager to engage. Vetell locks up Cole in the corner a couple of times and leans on the smaller fighter before they are separated towards the end of the round. Cole is able to take Vetell down to the ground and attain full mount but it's too little too late as the round ends. I'll give the last round to Cole for the takedown.
I predict Vetell will win 29-28.
Official Result: Vetell wins by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Pitbulls are up 2-0. The official attendance is 7,077. That seems right to me. Very nice crowd.






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