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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ari Birmiski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spar Box (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Birmiski comes into the arena with I'm Back - T.I blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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140 lbs
21 - 17 - 0 |
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169 lbs
12 - 12 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ari Birmiski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Spar Box!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Box closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Box using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Birmiski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Box misses with a knee strike.
Box is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Box lands a hook that snaps the head of Birmiski backwards.
Birmiski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Birmiski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Birmiski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Birmiski throws an elbow but it misses.
Box blocks an elbow strike from Birmiski.
Box connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ari Birmiski has been cut.
Box lands a knee to the head.
Box tries to throw a body punch but Birmiski avoids it by throwing Box back against the cage.
Birmiski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Box avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Birmiski is stalling here.
Box stalling the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birmiski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Birmiski avoiding damage as Box throws knees to the body.
Birmiski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Box is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birmiski lands a shot to the body.
Birmiski stalling.
Birmiski is working for takedown but Box is calmly controlling the position for now.
Birmiski avoiding damage.
Box tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Box tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Birmiski lands with a short shot to the head.
Box lands a nice shot to the body.
Birmiski lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Box.
Box looking to throw knees to the head but Birmiski is blocking nicely.
Birmiski is trying to stall.
Box doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Birmiski lands with a light punch inside.
Box misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Birmiski.
Box misses with a short punch on the inside.
Box prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Birmiski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Birmiski.
Birmiski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Birmiski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Box as Birmiski tries to tie him up.
Birmiski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Box trying to land knees to the body.
Box scores with a shoulder strike.
Birmiski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Box backwards.
Box misses with a punch to the body.
Box blocks an uppercut.
Birmiski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Birmiski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Birmiski throws a head punch that misses.
Box tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Birmiski avoids it.
Box is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Birmiski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Box looking to throw knees to the head but Birmiski is blocking nicely.
Birmiski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Box softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Box stalling in the clinch but Birmiski improves position.
Birmiski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Birmiski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Box is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Birmiski is defending well for now.
Box misses with a body punch.
Box is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Box tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Birmiski avoids it.
Birmiski has hold of one of Box's legs. Box is fighting the takedown attempt but Birmiski gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Birmiski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Box works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Birmiski wants to pass the guard but Box is keeping the position.
Birmiski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Box's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski seems to be looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Birmiski is trying to work for a kimura but Box is defending well.
Box really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Birmiski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Birmiski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Box avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Birmiski.
Box on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Birmiski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ari Birmiski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Box wants to clinch.
Box gets tackled into the cage by Birmiski. Birmiski maintains the clinch.
Birmiski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Box misses with a knee to the head.
Birmiski looking to slow down the pace here.
Ari Birmiski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Birmiski.
A bit of stalling here from Birmiski.
Birmiski scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Spar Box has been cut.
Birmiski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Box blocks an uppercut.
Birmiski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Box pushes Birmiski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Birmiski struggles to land a body shot inside as Box controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Birmiski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birmiski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Birmiski cracks Box with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birmiski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Box misses with some punches.
Birmiski is looking to control Box's arms but Box gets an underhook and turns him. Now Birmiski has his back to the cage.
Birmiski has Box pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Box manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Birmiski can't get the takedown.
The referee calls for Birmiski to work.
Birmiski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Birmiski can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Birmiski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Box works on Birmiski's body with a couple of short punches.
Birmiski tries to work over Box's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Box avoids the elbow strike from Birmiski, against the cage.
Box tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Box tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Come on Box - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Birmiski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Birmiski wants to stall.
Box is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Birmiski is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Box.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Birmiski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Box is pressed up against the cage. Birmiski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Box down to the mat. Box avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Birmiski's corner calls for a 1-2. Birmiski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Birmiski takes the fight into the clinch.
Birmiski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Box.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Box struggles to land a body shot inside as Birmiski controls his hands.
Birmiski managing to block the knees to the body from Box.
Box blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Birmiski turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Birmiski manages to end up in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Birmiski.
Birmiski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Birmiski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Birmiski misses with the ground and pound.
Box avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Birmiski.
Birmiski tries to move to mount but Box blocks the move with his legs.
Birmiski lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Box regains half guard there - taking advantage of Birmiski's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Birmiski is working for a submission of some sort.
Birmiski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Birmiski lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Birmiski dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Box stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Box wants it to stay on the feet.
Birmiski gets a clinch.
Birmiski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Box trying to control the position but instead, Birmiski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Box into the cage.
Box looking to throw knees to the head but Birmiski is blocking nicely.
Birmiski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Box backwards.
Birmiski tries to work over Box's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Box is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Birmiski is keeping busy.
Birmiski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Birmiski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Box prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Birmiski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Birmiski managing to block the knees to the body from Box.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Birmiski.
Box is trying to maintain a safe position but Birmiski gets an underhook and turns Box into the cage.
Birmiski lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Box using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Birmiski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Birmiski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Box is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Birmiski is defending well for now.
Box taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Box tries a body shot but Birmiski blocks it.
Birmiski managing to block the knees to the body from Box.
Birmiski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Box's elbow.
Box is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Birmiski is defending well for now.
Birmiski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Birmiski pushes Box back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Birmiski just leaning against Box, taking a breather.
Birmiski digs a right hand underneath Box's ribcage. Box let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Birmiski presses Box against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Box is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Birmiski is keeping busy.
Birmiski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spar Box has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Birmiski misses with some punches.
Box throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Birmiski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Box tries to land a knee to the head but Birmiski blocks with his arms.
Box with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Box takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Birmiski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Birmiski.
Box is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Box using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Birmiski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short body shot lands from Birmiski as the two fighters clinch.
Birmiski slowing the pace effectively.
Birmiski lands an uppercut.
Birmiski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Box misses with a punch to the body.
Birmiski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Birmiski gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Box blocking the ground and pound attempt from Birmiski.
Birmiski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Box defending well though.
Box is looking to improve his position.
Birmiski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Box's head.
Ari Birmiski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Birmiski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Box defending well though.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Birmiski here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Box won't allow Birmiski to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski is looking to take a break and control but Box is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birmiski controlling the action here.
Birmiski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Box is just riding it out for now. Birmiski eventually gives up the hold.
Birmiski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ari Birmiski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Birmiski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ari Birmiski!
During a confident post fight interview, Ari Birmiski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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