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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vince Vine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cadian Karskin Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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255 lbs
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283 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vince Vine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cadian Karskin Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karskin Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vine scores with a decent looking hook.
Vine shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Vine was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vine putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Karskin Jr tries to reverse the position but Vine maintains control.
Vine throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Karskin Jr because Vine loaded up on that one.
Karskin Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vine misses with a head shot.
Vine throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Karskin Jr because Vine loaded up on that one.
Vine throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Karskin Jr because Vine loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Karskin Jr is looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Karskin Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vine jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Karskin Jr is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Karskin Jr and Vine has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karskin Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karskin Jr keeps working.
Vine looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Who's going to make the next move?
That's two 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.
Karskin Jr is trying to get back to his feet.
Vine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Karskin Jr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Vine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Karskin Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Karskin Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Karskin Jr regains half guard.
Karskin Jr trying to hold on to Vine's head to control him but Vine postures up.
Vine is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Karskin Jr!
Vine throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Karskin Jr because Vine loaded up on that one.
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.
Karskin Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vine jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Karskin Jr is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Karskin Jr and Vine has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Vine works to advance to full mount. Karskin Jr defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Karskin Jr gets back to half guard.
Karskin Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vine wants to pass to mount but Karskin Jr is defending the position.
Vine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Vine dominated that 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.
Karskin Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vine.
Vine gets a takedown into half guard.
Karskin Jr tries to roll over but Vine keeps him under control.
Karskin Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Vine.
Vine trying to control from half guard but Karskin Jr is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karskin Jr wants to improve his position but Vine is controlling well.
Karskin Jr trying to control here.
Vine is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Karskin Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karskin Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karskin Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vine looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Karskin Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Vine.
Karskin Jr is trying to stand up here but Vine is controlling him well.
Vine works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karskin Jr is trying to control Vine's posture but Vine avoids it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Vine here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Karskin Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Vine trying to control the action but Karskin Jr is working from the bottom.
Vine misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No joy there for Karskin Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karskin Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karskin Jr misses with an uppercut. Vine saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Karskin Jr. No joy for Vine on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Vine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karskin Jr.
Karskin Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karskin Jr slips a straight right by Vine.
Vine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vine fails with a takedown attempt.
Karskin Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vine is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Karskin Jr's half guard.
Karskin Jr has hold of Vine's hands but Vine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karskin Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karskin Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Vine dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Vine gets a takedown into half guard.
Karskin Jr is looking to escape.
Vince Vine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vine seems to be looking for submissions.
Vine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karskin Jr defending well though.
Vine is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karskin Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karskin Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Vine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Karskin Jr tries to bum rush Vine with a series of wild strikes but Vine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karskin Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karskin Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Vine jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vine moves forwards but Karskin Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cadian Karskin Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karskin Jr tries to bum rush Vine with a series of wild strikes but Vine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karskin Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karskin Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Karskin Jr looks to land a combination but Vine avoids it well.
Karskin Jr misses with the combination.
Karskin Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vine was well out of range. Poor timing from Karskin Jr.
A punch combination from Karskin Jr misses.
Vine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karskin Jr.
Vine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karskin Jr defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vine shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Karskin Jr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Karskin Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Karskin Jr is trying to get back to his feet.
Cadian Karskin Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karskin Jr explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Karskin Jr is looking to clinch but Vine is avoiding it.
Vine fails with a takedown attempt.
Vine fails to land with a series of punches.
Karskin Jr shoots in for a takedown but Vine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vine closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Karskin Jr to the mat! Karskin Jr manages to get full guard.
Karskin Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Karskin Jr, not yet.
Vine postures up in Karskin Jr's guard and throws a big left but Karskin Jr blocks it.
Vine won't allow Karskin Jr to get back to his feet.
Vine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karskin Jr wants to stand but Vine is controlling the position.
Vine with a nice head shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vine thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vince Vine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vine looking to sit in guard and control but Karskin Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cadian Karskin Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vine has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vince Vine!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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