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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor DiMariani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slice has chosen Get'em Kimbo as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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235 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 Montreal, Victor DiMariani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch but DiMariani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slice has DiMariani up against the cage in a clinch.
Slice prevents DiMariani from breaking the clinch.
Slice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DiMariani tries to pull guard but Slice won't allow it.
Slice lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DiMariani wants a takedown.
Slice jumps guard and drags DiMariani to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Slice throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Slice controls DiMariani momentarily but DiMariani frees himself.
DiMariani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slice pulls DiMariani in close to prevent any damage.
DiMariani could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Slice wants to sweep here but DiMariani controlling him for the moment.
Slice trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Slice is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Slice trying to control the action but DiMariani is working from the bottom.
Slice working the head and body with strikes.
Slice is looking to take a break and control but DiMariani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DiMariani trying to control from the bottom.
DiMariani keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
DiMariani throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Slice lands strikes from half guard.
Slice wants to advance to full mount but DiMariani doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Slice loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiMariani wants to sweep here but Slice controlling him for the moment.
Slice not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Slice missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slice postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Slice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slice is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Slice slips nicely into half guard.
DiMariani lands with a few short shots to the body.
Slice missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
DiMariani is trying to control but can't.
Slice wants to take a breather but DiMariani is having none of it.
DiMariani trying to control here.
Slice drops an elbow to the side of DiMariani's head.
DiMariani tries to get to full guard but Slice has control of the leg.
DiMariani regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Slice.
Slice showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
DiMariani wants to sweep here but Slice controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Slice sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed DiMariani's guard.
DiMariani is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Slice scores with a couple of nice shots.
Slice not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slice not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slice trying to control the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Slice connects with a nice short shot to DiMariani's temple.
DiMariani is looking to get back to is feet but Slice passes into side control.
DiMariani is breathing heavily.
Slice grinds an elbow into DiMariani's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slice dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Slice is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
DiMariani tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Slice counters with a single leg into guard. DiMariani didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slice wants to pass the guard but DiMariani is keeping the position.
Slice throws a big right hand that misses.
Slice sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Slice scoring with some ground and pound.
Slice working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slice trying to control the position from guard on top but DiMariani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice wants to pass the guard but DiMariani is keeping the position.
Slice sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Slice content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slice working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slice forces his way into half guard.
Slice stalling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice working the head and body with strikes.
DiMariani is not content to let Slice control the position.
Slice drops an elbow to the side of DiMariani's head.
DiMariani avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slice.
DiMariani is trying to maintain the position but Slice is very close to passing his half guard.
DiMariani wants to get back to full guard.
Slice working the head and body with strikes.
Slice drops an elbow to the side of DiMariani's head.
Well, if Slice is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Slice scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
DiMariani has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Slice is working away from the top position though.
Slice works his way into side control.
Slice tries for a kimura but DiMariani is defending well.
DiMariani taking punishment in the form of punches.
Slice cracks DiMariani with a big right hand but DiMariani just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Slice lands some shots froms side control.
Check out the look on Slice's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
DiMariani seems a little lost for a moment, as Slice dominates the positioning.
Slice is trying to get an arm triangle but DiMariani is defending well.
Slice lands some shots froms side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slice is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, DiMariani has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
DiMariani circles away from the clinch attempt.
DiMariani tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Slice decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in DiMariani's guard.
Slice passes DiMariani's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Slice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slice is keen to just control but DiMariani is a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slice is taking a breather. DiMariani 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.
DiMariani is looking for a sweep. Slice is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Slice.
DiMariani on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Slice is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Slice is looking to take a break and control but DiMariani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slice drops an elbow to the side of DiMariani's head.
DiMariani avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slice.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Slice in particular looking to stall.
DiMariani is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiMariani is staying active underneath Slice, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slice throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slice not doing much here.
Slice moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on DiMariani's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Slice has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slice in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiMariani is not content to let Slice control the position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kimbo Slice just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DiMariani with a poor takedown
and Slice counters by moving into the clinch.
DiMariani can't get the takedown.
Slice turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Slice manages to end up in side control.
Slice working the head with strikes.
Slice in side control lands a decent elbow.
The referee asks Slice politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Slice prefers to stall for the moment though.
Slice works to advance to full mount. DiMariani defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
DiMariani in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Slice scoring with strikes but DiMariani is staying in there.
Kimbo Slice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice controlling the pace for now.
DiMariani is looking to get to half guard.
Slice with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Slice with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slice controlling the pace for now.
Kimbo Slice has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DiMariani gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimbo Slice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slice has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Slice!
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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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