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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dead Vine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturius Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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170 cm
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240 lbs
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190 cm
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229 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dead Vine! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arturius Kane! The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kane shoots in for a takedown but Vine shows good takedown defense. Vine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Vine shoots in and drives through. Kane sprawls well. Kane lands a two punch combo.
Kane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Kane fails in his attempt to clinch. Vine could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Kane tries for a takedown but Vine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Dead Vine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturius Kane. Kane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vine avoids it really well and circles away. Kane closes the distance and pushes Vine back into the cage. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Vine stalling in the clinch.
Vine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kane moves into range and clinches up with Vine.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vine being controlled against the cage. Vine ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vine no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Kane wants to pass the guard but Vine is keeping the position. Kane won't allow Vine to get back to his feet. Vine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Vine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Vine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Kane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vine trying to control the position.
Kane stays in close to Vine's body and controls the position. Kane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Kane trying to control but Vine is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Arturius Kane hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Kane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vine pinned against the cage. Vine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Vine misses with a double jab
and Kane counters with a nice uppercut. Vine misses with a head kick.
Vine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Kane is pressed up against the cage. Vine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kane down to the mat. Kane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Kane works over Vine's head and body with a nice combination. Kane throws a head kick that misses. Vine moves out of range of the body kick from Kane.
Vine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Kane counters with a one-two to the body. Vine is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kane shoots in but Vine avoids the takedown attempt easily. Vine is looking to clinch. Vine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kane pinned against the cage. Kane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Vine fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Vine darts in trying to clinch and Kane moves into the clinch. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kane tries for a takedown but Vine manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturius Kane dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kane moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Kane shoots in but no luck this time. Vine darts in trying to clinch and Kane counters with a nice uppercut. Vine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kane fails to land the takedown. Kane circles away from the clinch attempt and Kane counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kane can't get the takedown.
Dead Vine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturius Kane. Vine manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Kane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Kane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vine is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kane rolls with it to try and escape but Vine cranks on the arm and Kane is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dead 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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