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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mirsad Vranic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcio Mixirica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirsad Vranic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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143 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mirsad Vranic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcio Mixirica!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mixirica misses with a shot to the body
and Vranic counters with a straight right hand.
Mixirica misses with a looping left.
Vranic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vranic thuds his right hand into Mixirica's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vranic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mixirica closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vranic's guard.
Mixirica won't allow Vranic to sweep him here.
Mixirica controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mixirica trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mixirica postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mixirica is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Mixirica might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Marcio Mixirica wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mixirica tries to clinch but Vranic moves away
and Vranic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mixirica falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vranic counters with a left to the body.
Mixirica ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vranic moves away.
Vranic stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vranic gets tackled into the cage by Mixirica. Mixirica maintains the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vranic obliges.
Mixirica is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vranic to keep the fight standing.
Vranic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mixirica takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mixirica just leaning against Vranic, taking a breather.
Vranic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mixirica avoids it.
Mixirica working aggressively here.
Vranic lands an elbow that stopped Mixirica in his tracks for a moment.
Mixirica is struggling to control the position.
Mixirica takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vranic obliges.
Vranic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mixirica.
Mirsad Vranic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcio Mixirica.
Vranic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mixirica just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vranic's brow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vranic.
Mixirica is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mixirica is trying to break free.
Vranic lands a damaging elbow.
Mixirica has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vranic after a bit of a struggle.
Vranic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vranic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vranic.
Vranic lands an elbow that stopped Mixirica in his tracks for a moment.
Vranic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mixirica wants to break free but Vranic has control.
Mixirica is trying to push Vranic away but Vranic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mixirica looking to stall.
Vranic lands an elbow that stopped Mixirica in his tracks for a moment.
Vranic blocking some punches.
Mixirica takes an elbow to the temple.
Vranic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mixirica has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mixirica trying to land knees to the body.
Mixirica wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mixirica is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vranic has Mixirica pressed against the cage, preventing Mixirica from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vranic lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mixirica avoiding damage as Vranic throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vranic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vranic keeps control of Mixirica as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vranic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vranic is breathing heavily.
Mixirica tries to pull guard but Vranic won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mirsad Vranic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mixirica swings for the body but Vranic moves out of range.
Mixirica tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vranic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mixirica throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vranic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mixirica is in Vranic's guard.
Vranic is trying to control the position but Mixirica postures up.
Vranic being controlled here, momentarily.
Mixirica trying to control the position from guard on top but Vranic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mixirica slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Marcio Mixirica has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mixirica shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vranic defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mixirica is looking to clinch but Vranic is avoiding it.
Vranic looks to land a combination but Mixirica avoids it well.
Vranic keeps the fight on the outside.
Mixirica shoots in but Vranic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marcio Mixirica is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vranic moves in looking to clinch but Mixirica pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Vranic as Mixirica shoots in.
Mirsad Vranic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcio Mixirica.
Mixirica rushes Vranic and presses him up against the cage.
Mixirica tries to break the clinch but Vranic is controlling the position.
Mixirica has Vranic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vranic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mixirica is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vranic is keeping busy.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vranic obliges.
Vranic unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mixirica is breathing heavily.
Vranic lands an elbow that stopped Mixirica in his tracks for a moment.
Mixirica is looking for a takedown.
Vranic lands a damaging elbow.
Vranic with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mixirica can't break the clinch.
Mixirica tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vranic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mixirica's defenses.
Vranic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mixirica's defenses.
Mixirica wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mixirica jumps guard.
Mixirica has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vranic throws a big elbow that misses.
Vranic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mixirica working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vranic.
Mixirica pulls Vranic in to control the position.
Vranic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mixirica swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mixirica trying to control the position.
Vranic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vranic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mixirica wants to sweep but no luck.
Mixirica preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vranic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mixirica controlling Vranic's posture.
Marcio Mixirica has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mixirica scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mixirica wants to take a breather but Vranic is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mixirica wants to pass to mount but Vranic is defending the position.
Vranic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mixirica is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcio Mixirica showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Vranic tries to clinch but Mixirica moves out of range.
Mixirica drives through and clinches with Vranic against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vranic.
Vranic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mirsad Vranic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mixirica looking to slow down the pace here.
Mixirica tries to pull guard but Vranic won't allow it.
Vranic crunches a lovely knee into Mixirica's ribcage.
Vranic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mixirica has had enough of the clinch but Vranic keeps him there for the moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vranic as Mixirica tries to tie him up.
Vranic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vranic putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mixirica in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vranic connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mixirica's face.
Mixirica takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vranic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vranic connects with a knee to the head.
Vranic missing with knees to the body.
Vranic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vranic putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mixirica in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vranic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mixirica takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mixirica avoiding damage as Vranic throws knees to the body.
Mixirica stalling the fight.
Vranic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mixirica is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mirsad Vranic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcio Mixirica.
Knees to the body from Vranic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vranic putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mixirica in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mixirica wants to take the fight to the mat but Vranic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vranic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mixirica's defenses.
Vranic connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mixirica's face.
Mixirica gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vranic regains guard.
Vranic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mixirica is controlling him.
Mixirica is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vranic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vranic wants to hit a switch here but Mixirica passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vranic there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mixirica controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vranic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mixirica looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vranic is desperately trying to improve his position but Mixirica has a good base and remains in mount.
Mixirica avoids the attempt from Vranic to control.
Mixirica controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mixirica lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mirsad Vranic.
I think Vranic 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mirsad Vranic!
Mirsad Vranic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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