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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Badr Hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Volkovniakoiv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkovniakoiv has chosen Russian National Anthem - Rock Version as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 Las Vegas, Badr Hari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Volkovniakoiv!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkovniakoiv tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Volkovniakoiv misses with a takedown attempt - Hari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hari moves into the clinch successfully.
Volkovniakoiv ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Volkovniakoiv no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Volkovniakoiv trying to control the position here.
Hari works over Volkovniakoiv with some ground and pound from guard.
Volkovniakoiv is looking to sweep but instead, Hari has passed into half guard.
Volkovniakoiv trying to control here.
Hari sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Volkovniakoiv defending well though.
Volkovniakoiv tries to roll over but Hari keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkovniakoiv has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hari is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkovniakoiv tries to roll over but Hari keeps him under control.
Volkovniakoiv slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Volkovniakoiv has his foot on Hari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hari works his way back into a safe position though.
Hari trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkovniakoiv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Volkovniakoiv on the ground.
Volkovniakoiv has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hari has passed into side control.
Volkovniakoiv tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hari slows the pace down.
Volkovniakoiv is trying to control Hari's posture but Hari avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hari misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Volkovniakoiv managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hari.
Volkovniakoiv sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hari trying to control the action but Volkovniakoiv is working from the bottom.
Volkovniakoiv makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Volkovniakoiv.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hari is in close to Volkovniakoiv's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Volkovniakoiv is looking for a triangle here but Hari uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Volkovniakoiv gets back to half guard.
Volkovniakoiv is looking for a sweep. Hari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hari thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Volkovniakoiv's head.
Hari wants to pass to mount but Volkovniakoiv is defending the position.
Volkovniakoiv is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkovniakoiv is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Volkovniakoiv wants to control but Hari is keeping busy.
Volkovniakoiv holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Volkovniakoiv is pressing down on Hari's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Volkovniakoiv has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hari should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Volkovniakoiv has tightened it up now! Hari should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vladimir Volkovniakoiv!
Vladimir Volkovniakoiv was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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