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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between I C Wiener (ranked 5131 p4p, 638 weight class) and Marcin Vanna (ranked 7704 p4p, 784 weight class). Marcin Vanna is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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166 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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170 lbs
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, I C Wiener!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcin Vanna!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanna is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wiener's half guard.
Vanna stalling.
Vanna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wiener is just riding it out for now. Vanna eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanna is taking a breather. Wiener says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Vanna has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wiener won't allow Vanna to pass to mount.
Vanna tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Wiener.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wiener definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vanna has a takedown stuffed.
Wiener half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vanna drives through and clinches with Wiener against the cage.
Vanna manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanna can't keep his opponent in guard - Wiener advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wiener is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wiener is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vanna sees it coming and defends easily.
Wiener is breathing heavily.
Vanna trying to control but Wiener postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanna tries to roll over but Wiener keeps him under control.
Vanna moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wiener drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wiener jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wiener drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wiener jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vanna has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wiener has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Vanna manages to break the clinch.
Vanna throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wiener was covering up waiting for the punch and Vanna finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vanna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Vanna 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Vanna dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wiener gets tackled into the cage by Vanna. Vanna maintains the clinch.
Wiener's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vanna shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wiener's guard.
Vanna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vanna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanna passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've been informed that Vanna has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The referee asks Vanna politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vanna prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vanna wants to stand but Wiener is controlling his arm.
Vanna is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wiener is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here as Vanna stalls from top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vanna prevents Wiener from escaping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vanna tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wiener swivels and escapes.
Vanna moves into the clinch successfully.
Wiener has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vanna is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiener jumps into guard, dragging Vanna to the mat.
Vanna controlling from the top position.
Vanna is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vanna tries to stand but Wiener is controlling from the bottom.
Wiener being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Vanna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Vanna dives in and grabs Wiener's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wiener pushes down on Vanna's head and hops out.
Vanna drives through with a takedown into Wiener's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vanna stays in close to Wiener's body and controls the position.
The adventures of Vanna the control monster continue. Boring.
Marcin Vanna has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanna wants to stand but Wiener is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vanna 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Vanna.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vanna forces Wiener back against the cage and clinches.
Vanna jumps guard.
Wiener drops back looking for a leg! Vanna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vanna manages to kick Wiener off! Wiener jumps back into Vanna's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wiener drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wiener jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vanna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wiener can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vanna controls Wiener momentarily but Wiener frees himself.
Vanna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanna 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! Wiener rolls with it to try and escape but Vanna cranks on the arm and Wiener is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcin Vanna!
Marcin Vanna took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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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
RATING
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