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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Branibar Voiwar (ranked 2496 p4p, 4089 weight class) and Aaron Spears (ranked 320 p4p, 477 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Branibar Voiwar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Spears!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spears rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Voiwar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Spears's knee momentarily.
A head kick misses from Voiwar.
And Spears tries to counter it with a takedown but Voiwar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Spears walks into a stiff left hand from Voiwar.
Spears looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Voiwar!
Voiwar wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Voiwar trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voiwar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Voiwar is trying to get back to full guard.
Voiwar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Spears is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Voiwar is pressing down on Spears's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voiwar wants to sweep here but Spears controlling him for the moment.
Spears drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Voiwar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Spears has Voiwar in his guard.
Voiwar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Voiwar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Voiwar postures up.
Spears has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Voiwar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spears is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Voiwar is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voiwar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spears working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Voiwar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Voiwar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Voiwar won't allow Spears to sweep him here.
Spears is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Voiwar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spears throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spears is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Voiwar defends well.
Spears being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spears misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Spears misses
enabling Voiwar to counter with a crisp jab.
Spears fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Voiwar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spears shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Voiwar is looking to escape.
Spears trying to pass the guard but Voiwar defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spears is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Voiwar defends it well.
Voiwar is looking to escape.
Spears is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spears is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Voiwar sees it coming and defends easily.
Voiwar is trying to stand back up but Spears is controlling him
Spears seems to be working for a kimura but Voiwar defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spears stops Voiwar from getting back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Branibar Voiwar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spears tries to clinch but Voiwar is having none of it.
Spears has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Voiwar finds it's way round the side to connect with Spears's head.
Voiwar throws a jab but it's blocked by Spears.
Spears takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aaron Spears seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Spears misses its intended target.
Voiwar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spears can do to turn this around?
Voiwar throws a low kick but Spears avoids it.
Spears bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Voiwar's head backwards.
Spears darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Voiwar is staying active underneath Spears, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Spears passes the guard and advances to mount!
Voiwar is trying desperately to improve position.
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!
Spears is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Voiwar has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Voiwar!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spears had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Voiwar defends it easily.
Voiwar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Spears keeping full guard, as Voiwar tries to pass.
Spears working for a triangle but Voiwar defends it easily.
Spears throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
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.
Voiwar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spears throws his legs up looking for a submission but Voiwar uses it to pass to side control.
Voiwar is looking to take a break and control but Spears is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spears is looking to regain half guard here but Voiwar keeps moving and retains side control.
Voiwar stands up.
Spears slips a jab from Voiwar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spears looks to throw the jab but Voiwar is out of range.
Voiwar with the inside leg kick.
Spears throws a shot from downtown. Voiwar moves away and avoids it.
Spears misses the jab.
Voiwar blocks a head kick by Spears.
Spears slips under a jab from Voiwar.
Voiwar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spears.
Spears tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spears missing with a left hand there. Voiwar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spears closes the distance and clinches up with Voiwar, looking for a takedown. Spears pushes Voiwar against the cage but Voiwar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spears closes the distance and clinches up with Voiwar, looking for a takedown. Spears pushes Voiwar against the cage but Voiwar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Voiwar.
Voiwar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spears circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Voiwar misses.
Voiwar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Spears backs away, Voiwar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spears misses with a hook
and Voiwar counters with a right hand to the body.
Voiwar moves away from the strike by Spears.
And Voiwar counters with a quick kick to the body but Spears blocks it.
Branibar Voiwar is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Spears 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spears doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Voiwar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Branibar Voiwar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Spears.
Voiwar misses with a straight right.
Spears lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Voiwar at a distance.
Spears moves out of range of the body kick.
Voiwar blocks a jab.
Voiwar thuds a left hand into Spears's body.
Spears throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Voiwar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Spears bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Voiwar's head backwards.
Spears throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Spears looks to move away, Voiwar throws a big counter combo but Spears just gets out of the way.
Voiwar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spears fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Voiwar avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Branibar Voiwar dominated that second 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. 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.
Voiwar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice defenses there by Voiwar.
Spears fails with the takedown.
Voiwar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Spears tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Voiwar swivels and escapes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Voiwar.
Spears throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spears lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spears throws a combination that misses
and Voiwar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spears throws out a loose jab but Voiwar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voiwar quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voiwar fakes the leg kick and cracks Spears in the body.
Spears misses with a double jab.
Voiwar lands a lovely overhand right.
Spears shoots in looking for a takedown. Voiwar tries to sprawl out of it but Spears keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Voiwar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Branibar Voiwar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Spears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spears gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Voiwar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spears tries to move into range but Voiwar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spears misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spears closes this distance looking for a takedown but Voiwar circles away.
Spears looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spears takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Voiwar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spears.
Nice body kick there by Voiwar.
Spears ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spears misses with an uppercut. Voiwar saw that one coming.
Voiwar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Voiwar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Voiwar keeps Spears at a distance using the push kick.
Voiwar leaves Spears with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Branibar Voiwar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voiwar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Voiwar throws a front kick that sends Spears stumbling back into the cage.
Voiwar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spears on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A low kick lands for Voiwar.
Spears swings widly with a right hand
and Voiwar counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Voiwar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spears.
Spears misses with a hook.
Spears misses with a two punch combination.
Branibar Voiwar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Voiwar throws a nice head kick!
Spears closes this distance looking for a takedown but Voiwar circles away.
Voiwar throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Voiwar.
Spears misses with a kick to the body.
Spears ducks right into an uppercut from Voiwar.
Spears has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Voiwar.
Spears misses with a hook. Voiwar ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spears throws a body punch but Voiwar moves out of range.
It looked like Voiwar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spears dives in and grabs Voiwar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Voiwar pushes down on Spears's head and hops out.
Voiwar moves out of range of the strikes.
Voiwar lands the left hand.
Voiwar scores with a push kick.
Voiwar just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Voiwar as Spears shoots in.
Spears throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Voiwar.
Spears lands the left hand.
Voiwar misses the shot to the body.
Spears looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Voiwar with a nice calf kick.
Voiwar stuns Spears with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Voiwar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Spears sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voiwar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Voiwar connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voiwar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spears throws out the jab.
Spears swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spears takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spears misses the jab.
Spears is trying hard to land a takedown here. Voiwar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Voiwar lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Spears walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aaron Spears has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spears closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aaron Spears has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spears sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Voiwar defending well though.
Voiwar wants to get back to full guard.
Voiwar is trying to stand up here but Spears is controlling him well.
Voiwar is looking for a sweep. Spears is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spears is looking for a kimura here.
Spears is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Branibar Voiwar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Voiwar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Branibar Voiwar!
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energy
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