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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hector Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Harden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hector Ramirez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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165 cm
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165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hector Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vinny Harden!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Ramirez with a poor takedown
and Harden counters with a shoot takedown. Ramirez fights it but they end up in guard.
Harden gets to his feet - Ramirez follows without any prompting.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut
and Harden counters with a shoot takedown. Ramirez fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ramirez looking for a guillotine from mount but Harden is having none of it.
Harden tries to reverse the position but Ramirez maintains control.
Ramirez stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Ramirez shoots in but no luck this time.
Ramirez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Harden decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ramirez's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Harden tries to pass.
Harden trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harden drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ramirez dives on top into guard.
Ramirez throwing strikes but missing.
Harden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harden looks gassed!
Ramirez takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Harden working for submissions but it's allowed Ramirez to get to half guard.
Harden is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harden is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.
Ramirez trying to control from half guard but Harden is working away.
Harden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ramirez uses his free foot to push down on Harden's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Harden.
Ramirez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Harden has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harden is trying desperately to improve position.
Ramirez misses with some ground and pound and Harden recovers position to half guard.
Harden is pressing down on Ramirez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ramirez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harden is striking from the bottom but Ramirez uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Harden is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily.
Harden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Harden wants to sweep but no luck.
Harden working a defensive guard here.
Harden keeping busy on the bottom but Ramirez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Harden looking for submissions off his back.
Harden wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
That's four 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.
Harden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harden is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ramirez keeps the fight on the outside.
Harden clinches up with Ramirez and pushes him back against the cage.
Ramirez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harden jumps into guard, dragging Ramirez to the mat.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Harden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harden being controlled here, momentarily.
Harden keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Harden dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ramirez takes a swing at Harden's ribcage but misses.
Harden slips a jab from Ramirez.
Hector Ramirez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harden shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hardenis looking to pass into half guard but Ramirez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ramirez is in guard.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harden is keeping the position for now.
Harden had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ramirez is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Harden Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ramirez's back instead.
Harden misses with punches from the back.
Harden loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Ramirez hold on?
Vinny Harden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harden is not going to allow Ramirez to sit and survive in this position.
Harden doesn't have the hooks in and Ramirez manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramirez passes Harden's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Harden tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harden.
Harden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramirez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramirez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ramirezis looking to pass into half guard but Harden pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Harden is in guard.
Harden advances position into side control!
Harden tries for a kimura but Ramirez is defending well.
Harden tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ramirez's legs.
Ramirez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Harden working the ground and pound.
Harden advances nicely into full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to improve his position but instead Harden has taken his back!
Ramirez manages to stand up with Harden still on his back. Eventually Harden drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Ramirez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ramirez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harden's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harden with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ramirez counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramirez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Harden is rocked!
Ramirez shoots in but Harden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harden is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramirez finish him?
No joy there for Ramirez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harden with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ramirez counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Harden! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Ramirez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Ramirez!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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