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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Antonik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graciliano Dorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonik comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing - Kanye West. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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187 cm
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219 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel Antonik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Graciliano Dorian!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dorian misses with a body shot.
Antonik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dorian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Antonik thinking.
Dorian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Antonik counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dorian won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dorian struggling a bit here.
Antonik trying to control the action but Dorian is working from the bottom.
Antonik is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dorian has escaped the position, nice work there.
Antonik is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dorian has escaped the position, nice work there.
Antonik trying to control the action but Dorian is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Antonik.
Antonik throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Antonik is trying to get an arm triangle but Dorian is defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dorian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Antonik counters with a single leg into guard. Dorian didn't expect that.
Antonik throwing strikes but missing.
Dorian pushes Antonik off and scrambles back to his feet.
Antonik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dorian counters with a one-two to the body.
Dorian misses with a combination
and Antonik counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dorian!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antonik thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorian is trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dorian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Antonik lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dorian trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dorian looks gassed!
Antonik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dorian is looking to escape.
Antonik controlling from the full mount.
Antonik moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dorian has worked his arm free - good work by Dorian!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorian wants to control but Antonik postures up.
Antonik throws an elbow but Dorian slips to the side and avoids it well.
Antonik looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Antonik is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dorian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Antonik swings around for an armbar but Dorian sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Antonik's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Antonik looking for a sweep. Not yet Antonik, not yet.
Dorian has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Antonik is proving hard to escape from.
Antonik has his foot on Dorian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dorian works his way back into a safe position though.
Antonik looking for a guillotine here but Dorian defends easily.
Dorian won't allow Antonik to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dorian controlling from the top position.
Dorian gets to his feet - Antonik follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Antonik dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dorian misses with a combination
and Antonik counters with a nice uppercut.
Antonik shoots in for a double leg but Dorian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dorian misses with a combination
and Antonik counters with a straight right hand.
Antonik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gabriel Antonik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Antonik tries for a takedown but Dorian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Antonik has his takedown stuffed
and Dorian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Antonik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dorian throws a combination. Antonik tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Gabriel Antonik has been cut.
Dorian scores with a three punch combo!
Antonik looks for a takedown but Dorian sprawls well.
Dorian throws a combination that misses
and Antonik counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Antonik.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Antonik trying to control but Dorian is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dorian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Antonik wants to control from the top but Dorian keeps moving.
Dorian has his hands on Antonik's head, controlling the position.
Antonik trying to control but Dorian is working from the bottom.
Antonik throwing strikes from guard but Dorian blocks nicely.
Antonik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Antonik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dorian misses with a double jab
and Antonik counters with a one-two to the body.
Dorian throws a combination that misses
and Antonik counters with a three punch combo that has Dorian backing up. Dorian nods at Antonik to acknowledge the strikes.
Antonik fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dorian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Antonik has his takedown stuffed
and Dorian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dorian falls off balance throwing a combination
and Antonik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Antonik shoots in but no luck this time.
Antonik shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dorian's guard.
Antonik slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonik forces his way into half guard.
Antonik is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Antonik missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Antonik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dorian defends it well.
Dorian trying to control but Antonik postures up.
Dorian is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Antonik trying to pass the guard but Dorian defending well.
Antonik passes to full mount!
Antonik thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Antonik avoids the attempt from Dorian to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Antonik landing shots from mount.
Antonik looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Antonik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Antonik's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
Dorian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Antonik counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dorian's guard now.
Antonik tries to free his leg and advance position but Dorian is retaining full guard.
Antonik is working hard here to advance position.
Antonik prevents Dorian from getting back to his feet.
Antonik looking to sit in guard and control but Dorian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dorian won't allow Antonik to sweep him here.
Antonik 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.
Antonik has his foot on Dorian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dorian works his way back into a safe position though.
Dorian would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Antonik looking for a guillotine here but Dorian defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dorian wants to stand but Antonik is controlling his posture from full guard.
Antonik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Antonik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dorian is aware though and is defending well.
Antonik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dorian stands up and waves to Antonik to follow him.
Antonik dives in and grabs Dorian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dorian pushes down on Antonik's head and hops out.
Dorian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Antonik counters with a one-two to the body.
Dorian misses with a combination
and Antonik counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Dorian as Antonik shoots in.
Graciliano Dorian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Antonik counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dorian!
Antonik is working for a guillotine from mount but Dorian frees his head quite easily.
Antonik jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dorian is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dorian and Antonik has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Antonik in side control, throwing shots but Dorian defends.
Antonik tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dorian has one of Antonik's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonik working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dorian is trying to buck Antonik off.
Antonik working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Antonik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Antonik, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Antonik!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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