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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Kazimierz (ranked 3158 p4p, 179 weight class) and Dangelo Vargas (ranked 3201 p4p, 181 weight class). Kazimierz comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJFjXtHcy4. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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140 lbs
5 - 8 - 1 |
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170 cm
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148 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
5 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Aleksander Kazimierz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dangelo Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazimierz fails with the takedown
and Vargas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kazimierz misses with a takedown attempt
and Vargas counters with a nice leg kick.
Kazimierz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vargas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Aleksander Kazimierz has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kazimierz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas throws an overhand right that lands on Kazimierz's shoulder, as Kazimierz tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Vargas misses.
Kazimierz misses with a takedown
and Vargas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Vargas as he connects with a hook.
Vargas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kazimierz takes a step back to recover.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vargas!
Good leg kick by Vargas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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!
Kazimierz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vargas swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas digs a good body shot into Kazimierz's ribs.
Kazimierz is breathing heavily.
Kazimierz shoots in for a double leg but Vargas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice defenses there by Kazimierz.
Kazimierz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kazimierz showed some decent athleticism there.
Kazimierz prevents Vargas from improving his position.
Vargas keeping control of the position.
Kazimierz trying to mount his opponent but Vargas defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazimierz wants to take a breather but Vargas is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vargas is looking for a sweep. Kazimierz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vargas wants to control but Kazimierz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vargas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vargas is trying to get back to full guard.
Kazimierz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vargas keeps working.
Vargas felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kazimierz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vargas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kazimierz.
Kazimierz wants to work for an arm triangle but Vargas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas is looking to control Kazimierz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vargas avoid being mounted?
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kazimierz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vargas as he jumps to the side.
Kazimierz shoots for a takedown but Vargas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vargas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kazimierz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kazimierz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kazimierz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vargas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vargas wants it to stay on the feet.
Aleksander Kazimierz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kazimierz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vargas.
Vargas lands with a right hand.
Kazimierz shoots and misses
and Vargas counters with a low kick, right behind Kazimierz 's knee.
Vargas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kazimierz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vargas - the referee stops the clock and Kazimierz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vargas. Kazimierz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Decent striking displayed by Vargas there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vargas.
Kazimierz is rocked!
Kazimierz gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dangelo Vargas!
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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
43% |
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