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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Hickenbottom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vash Gregovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregovich is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Blitzkrieg Bop. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Hickenbottom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vash Gregovich!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Hickenbottom. No joy for Gregovich on that attempt.
Hickenbottom stuffs the takedown attempt from Gregovich. Gregovich gets slowly back to his feet.
Gregovich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Michael Hickenbottom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vash Gregovich.
Hickenbottom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gregovich, pushing him back against the cage.
Hickenbottom tries to pull guard but Gregovich won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Hickenbottom.
Hickenbottom tries to pull guard but Gregovich won't allow it.
Hickenbottom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gregovich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hickenbottom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gregovich looks for a takedown but Hickenbottom sprawls well.
Gregovich misses with a takedown attempt - Hickenbottom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickenbottom throws a sloppy head kick and Gregovich moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Gregovich. No joy for Hickenbottom on that attempt.
Gregovich fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hickenbottom sprawls well initially but Gregovich persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hickenbottom is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Gregovich is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hickenbottom has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gregovich looks gassed!
Hickenbottom tries to hold on but Gregovich postures up.
Gregovich is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hickenbottom has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gregovich is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hickenbottom has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregovich is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hickenbottom can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they both work up against the meshing.
Hickenbottom is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gregovich looking to secure an arm triangle but Hickenbottom defends it well.
Hickenbottom is working to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Gregovich there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hickenbottom regains half guard.
Gregovich seems to be working for a kimura but Hickenbottom defends the submission attempt.
Hickenbottom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gregovich on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickenbottom tries to kick Gregovich off but Gregovich keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gregovich looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gregovich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hickenbottom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gregovich.
Gregovich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hickenbottom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gregovich.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gregovich tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hickenbottom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hickenbottom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gregovich is trying to work for a kimura but Hickenbottom is defending well.
Gregovich looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gregovich is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gregovich seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vash Gregovich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hickenbottom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gregovich as he jumps to the side.
Michael Hickenbottom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gregovich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hickenbottom but Hickenbottom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gregovich has a takedown stuffed.
Hickenbottom fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gregovich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickenbottom moves in looking to clinch but Gregovich pushes him off.
Gregovich shoots in but Hickenbottom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Michael Hickenbottom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vash Gregovich.
Hickenbottom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gregovich counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gregovich is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregovich trying to control from half guard but Hickenbottom is working away.
Gregovich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hickenbottom is just riding it out for now. Gregovich eventually gives up the hold.
Hickenbottom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hickenbottom.
Gregovich drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hickenbottom looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hickenbottom looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hickenbottom!
Hickenbottom looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gregovich is trying to control Hickenbottom's posture but Hickenbottom avoids it.
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.
Gregovich manages to get back to half guard.
Gregovich is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hickenbottom's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hickenbottom's back!
Gregovich is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Hickenbottom won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Gregovich off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vash Gregovich!
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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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