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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raivis Vidzis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariano Gorano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 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 St Petersburg, Mariano Gorano!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorano throws a nice looking combination but Vidzis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gorano is defended easily by Vidzis.
Vidzis fails with the takedown.
Gorano looks for a takedown but Vidzis sprawls well.
Vidzis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gorano to the mat! Gorano manages to get full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gorano wants to sweep but no luck.
Vidzis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gorano keeping moving, preventing Vidzis from controlling successfully.
Vidzis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gorano trying to keep a closed guard but Vidzis is proving a slippery customer.
Vidzis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vidzis wants to control from the top but Gorano keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Raivis Vidzis just wasn't active enough.
Vidzis misses with the combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vidzis.
Gorano lands a jab.
Gorano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gorano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorano closes the distance and clinches.
Gorano is looking to control Vidzis's arms but Vidzis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gorano has his back to the cage.
Vidzis throws an elbow but it misses.
Gorano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vidzis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vidzis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gorano would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gorano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vidzis throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Vidzis scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vidzis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gorano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gorano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vidzis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gorano's guard.
Gorano is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vidzis is controlling him.
Gorano looks winded!
Vidzis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gorano's head.
Gorano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vidzis.
Vidzis throwing strikes from guard but Gorano blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gorano 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.
Vidzis landing some decent shots from guard.
Gorano is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vidzis is controlling him.
Vidzis sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vidzis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gorano's head.
Vidzis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vidzis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vidzis controlling from the top position.
Vidzis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vidzis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vidzis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gorano's head.
Vidzis trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gorano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vidzis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vidzis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raivis Vidzis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gorano tries to sprawl but Vidzis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vidzis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gorano missing with punches from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gorano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gorano is not content to let Vidzis control the position.
Vidzis uses his free foot to push down on Gorano's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gorano.
Vidzis with shots to the head and body - Gorano looks very uncomfortable down there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vidzis lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Raivis Vidzis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vidzis has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gorano's face.
Gorano taking shots to the head.
Gorano throwing hammer fists to the chest of Vidzis. What's that going to do exactly?
Vidzis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gorano is looking to escape.
Vidzis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gorano?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vidzis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gorano is looking to improve his position but Vidzis isn't that keen on the idea.
Vidzis dominating with strikes here.
Vidzis unloading with bombs!
Vidzis scoring with strikes but Gorano is staying in there.
Vidzis lands a nice shot to the head.
Vidzis landing strikes from the mount.
Gorano is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Vidzis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gorano is trying desperately to improve position.
Vidzis working Gorano over with strikes here.
Gorano tries to reverse the position but Vidzis maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vidzis controlling his opponent.
Vidzis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gorano is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vidzis punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vidzis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vidzis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gorano is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorano squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Vidzis lands a heavy elbow.
Gorano is looking to improve his position but Vidzis isn't that keen on the idea.
Vidzis with good strikes from the mount here!
Vidzis tries to control but Gorano wriggling away.
Vidzis landing strikes from the mount and Gorano is in trouble!
Vidzis landing shots from mount.
Vidzis working the ground and pound effectively.
Vidzis has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gorano's face.
Vidzis has control of Gorano's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gorano regains control of the situation pretty easily.
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!
Gorano taking shots to the head.
Gorano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gorano in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gorano can't escape the position.
Vidzis with the ground and pound from mount.
Vidzis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gorano is squirming around, avoiding Vidzis's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice elbow there by Vidzis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raivis Vidzis dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vidzis looking to score a takedown here. Gorano is defending well but Vidzis drives through and ends up in Gorano's guard.
Gorano 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.
Gorano keeping moving, preventing Vidzis from controlling successfully.
Vidzis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gorano looking for a sweep. Not yet Gorano, not yet.
Gorano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gorano keeping moving, preventing Vidzis from controlling successfully.
Vidzis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Raivis Vidzis has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Vidzis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorano is refusing to be controlled, as Vidzis sits in half guard.
Gorano punching from the bottom.
Vidzis wants to take a breather but Gorano is having none of it.
Vidzis is thwarting Gorano's attempts to control the position.
Gorano looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vidzis uses his free foot to push down on Gorano's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gorano.
Gorano is squirming around, avoiding Vidzis's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vidzis landing strikes from the mount.
Vidzis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vidzis dominating with strikes here.
Vidzis dominating with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vidzis lands a big elbow.
Vidzis controlling his opponent.
Vidzis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vidzis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorano can do to turn this around?
Vidzis wants to control the pace but Gorano is squirming around nicely.
Vidzis is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gorano has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gorano!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorano stands up over Vidzis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vidzis seems keen to control Gorano's posture.
Vidzis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vidzis has an active guard here but Gorano has managed to pass into half guard.
Vidzis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gorano.
Vidzis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gorano scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gorano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vidzis's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vidzis is trying to stand back up but Gorano is controlling him
Gorano lands strikes from half guard.
Vidzis is looking to improve his position.
Gorano is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Vidzis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gorano pulls his head out easily.
Vidzis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gorano is working away from the top position though.
Vidzis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gorano prevents Vidzis from improving his position.
Mariano Gorano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raivis Vidzis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorano is looking for a kimura here.
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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raivis Vidzis!
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