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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raivis Vidzis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwight Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Raivis Vidzis!
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, Dwight Gibson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson lands a nice hook to Vidzis's body. Vidzis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Gibson. Those never looked like landing.
Gibson closes the distance but Vidzis moves to the side
and Vidzis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gibson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gibson is trying to control but can't.
Vidzis decides to stand and escape the position.
Gibson misses with the body kick
and Vidzis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gibson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gibson is working an open guard so Vidzis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gibson throws a sloppy head kick and Vidzis moves out of range easily.
Gibson fails with the takedown
and Vidzis counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson wants to control but Vidzis postures up.
Vidzis decides to stand back up. Vidzis steps back and let's Gibson get back to his feet.
Gibson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vidzis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vidzis gets to his feet - Gibson follows without any prompting.
Gibson looks winded!
Gibson wants to clinch but Vidzis slips to the side
and Vidzis counters with a shoot takedown. Gibson fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vidzis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson tries to clinch up
and Vidzis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gibson!
Vidzis decides to stand back up. Vidzis steps back and let's Gibson get back to his feet.
Gibson fails with the takedown
so Vidzis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vidzis gets to his feet. Gibson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gibson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vidzis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Raivis Vidzis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwight Gibson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson wants to get back to his feet but Vidzis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vidzis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gibson, up you get!
Gibson moves to clinch but Vidzis breaks away
so Vidzis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vidzis gets to his feet. Gibson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gibson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vidzis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vidzis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Vidzis gets to his feet. Gibson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gibson wants to clinch
and Vidzis counters with a shoot takedown. Gibson fights it but they end up in guard.
Vidzis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vidzis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vidzis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raivis Vidzis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gibson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vidzis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gibson won't be happy with that.
Vidzis decides to stand back up. Vidzis steps back and let's Gibson get back to his feet.
Gibson tries for a takedown but Vidzis circles away easily
and Vidzis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gibson's guard.
Gibson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vidzis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vidzis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vidzis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gibson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson fails with the takedown
and Vidzis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gibson!
Gibson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Vidzis is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gibson tries to hold on but Vidzis postures up.
Vidzis stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Gibson with a poor takedown
and Vidzis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gibson's guard.
Raivis Vidzis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwight Gibson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vidzis gets to his feet - Gibson follows without any prompting.
Gibson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vidzis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vidzis postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gibson to stand up.
Gibson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vidzis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vidzis stands and steps away. Gibson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Gibson is predictable there
and Vidzis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vidzis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vidzis slips a jab and a cross from Gibson.
Gibson looks to clinch
and Vidzis counters with a shoot takedown. Gibson fights it but they end up in guard.
Vidzis stands up from Gibson's guard - Vidzis perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vidzis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vidzis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vidzis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gibson throws a series of punches but Vidzis moves out of range.
Gibson throws a lazy head kick
and Vidzis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vidzis decides to return to a standing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raivis Vidzis dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gibson has his takedown stuffed
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Vidzis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gibson's guard now.
Gibson looking for a sweep. Not yet Gibson, not yet.
Vidzis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gibson, up you get!
Gibson tries to clinch but Vidzis moves away
so Vidzis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gibson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gibson is working an open guard so Vidzis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gibson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson throws a lazy head kick
and Vidzis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vidzis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vidzis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vidzis counters with a shoot takedown. Gibson fights it but they end up in guard.
Vidzis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vidzis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson wants to sweep but no luck.
Vidzis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gibson closes the distance but Vidzis moves to the side
and Vidzis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gibson's guard now.
Vidzis stands up from Gibson's guard - Vidzis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gibson has his takedown stuffed
and Vidzis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Raivis Vidzis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwight Gibson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vidzis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gibson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vidzis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vidzis.
Gibson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vidzis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gibson controls Vidzis momentarily but Vidzis frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vidzis gets to his feet - Gibson follows without any prompting.
Gibson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vidzis counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vidzis stands up and beckons Gibson to his feet.
Dwight Gibson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gibson misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raivis Vidzis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vidzis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raivis Vidzis!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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