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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamir Amini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viktor Herzog could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jamir Amini's chin.
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134 lbs
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130 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Herzog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamir Amini!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herzog gets caught flat footed, as Amini shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Herzog not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Herzog working for a triangle but Amini defends it easily.
Amini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Herzog is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Amini is aware though and is defending well.
Herzog working for a triangle but Amini defends it easily.
Herzog utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Amini missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Amini drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Herzog manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Amini has Herzog in his guard.
Herzog controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog passes Amini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Herzog is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Herzog is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Amini has managed to free his arm - good work.
Amini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Amini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Amini has his hands clasped together around Herzog's back. He's all about the action.
Amini is refusing to be controlled, as Herzog sits in half guard.
Herzog is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Amini is just riding it out for now. Herzog eventually gives up the hold.
Amini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Herzog pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amini trying to get back to full guard but Herzog takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Herzog wants to take his opponent's back but Amini doesn't allow it.
Herzog will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Herzog content just to control the position here.
Herzog really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Herzog is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Amini is surviving well by controlling Herzog's body position as best he can.
Amini wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
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.
Amini rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Herzog is looking for a kimura but Amini is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Herzog to get the leverage.
Amini is trying to get back to full guard.
Herzog is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Herzog seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Amini is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Herzog 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.
Herzog wants to land a leg kick but Amini is out of range.
Herzog defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Amini.
Herzog gets a takedown into half guard.
Herzog works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herzog trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Amini tries to hold on but Herzog pushes him away.
Herzog is looking to work his way around to Amini's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Herzog can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amini is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog fails to move to back control.
Amini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Amini is in all sorts of trouble here.
Herzog jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Amini manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Herzog is looking to take a break and control but Amini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Herzog closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Amini to the mat! Amini manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amini trying to control the position.
Herzog passes Amini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Herzog wants to take a breather but Amini is having none of it.
Herzog is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amini sees it coming and defends easily.
Herzog is thwarting Amini's attempts to control the position.
Amini is refusing to be controlled, as Herzog sits in half guard.
Herzog is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Amini defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amini wants to get back to his feet.
Amini is breathing heavily.
Herzog is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Amini defends it well.
Amini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Amini looking for subs from the bottom but Herzog mounts him!
Herzog goes for an armbar but Amini turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Amini.
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.
Herzog is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Amini trying to control but Herzog is working from the bottom.
Amini postures up.
Herzog is looking to sinch up a triangle. Amini throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Herzog's body to avoid the submission. Herzog has instead reached around Amini's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Herzog arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Viktor Herzog!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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