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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Nazarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca Vicini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazarov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is "Fade to Black" by Metallica. Vicini has chosen Gasoline by SUBSONICA as his entrance music. Vadim Nazarov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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195 lbs
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201 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Nazarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luca Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nazarov is defended easily by Vicini.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nazarov.
Nazarov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vicini's hands.
Nazarov just misses with a punch to the body.
Vicini getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vicini digs a good body shot into Nazarov's ribs.
Nazarov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $350 fee) in the buildup to the fight.
Vicini thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nazarov if he has to take too many more of those.
Nazarov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vicini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Nazarov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vicini sprawls well initially but Nazarov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Nazarov is controlling well.
Vicini is not content to let Nazarov control the position.
Vicini holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nazarov.
Nazarov throwing shots but Vicini is blocking nicely.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Vicini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vicini.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nazarov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nazarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Vicini has wrist control.
Nazarov throws a big right hand that misses.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nazarov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nazarov trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Nazarov chips away with some ground and pound.
Nazarov throws an elbow that misses. Vicini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nazarov's guard. Nice move by Vicini!
Nazarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nazarov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vicini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nazarov won't allow Vicini to sweep him here.
Vicini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nazarov.
Vicini wants to control the position but Nazarov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nazarov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov wants to free his trapped foot but Vicini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vicini is staying active underneath Nazarov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazarov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vicini defending well though.
Nazarov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nazarov 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.
Nazarov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nazarov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vicini keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nazarov is controlling the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazarov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vicini defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Nazarov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vicini misses with a kick to the body.
Vicini pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nazarov misses with a hook
and Vicini counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Nazarov misses its intended target.
Nazarov lands a lovely overhand right.
Nazarov misses the shot to the body.
Nazarov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nazarov throws out a loose jab but Vicini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vicini jabs Nazarov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nazarov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vicini circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazarov. Vicini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nazarov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vicini swings for the body but Nazarov moves out of range.
Vicini walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nazarov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vicini misses the shot to the body.
Nazarov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarov takes a swing at Vicini's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov misses with a wild body shot.
Vadim Nazarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazarov walks into a left hand.
Vicini works over Nazarov's head and body with a nice combination.
Nazarov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Luca Vicini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nazarov misses with a wild body shot.
Nazarov shoots for a takedown but Vicini saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nazarov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazarov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nazarov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vicini looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vadim Nazarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vicini is looking for a sweep.
Nazarov wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vicini tries to bench press Nazarov off him but Nazarov keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vicini keeps working.
Nazarov scoring with punches from side control.
Vicini is trying to work for a sweep but Nazarov has mounted him!
A nice elbow there by Nazarov.
Nazarov tries to control but Vicini wriggling away.
Nazarov misses with a head shot.
Vicini is squirming around, avoiding Nazarov's attempts to control the action.
Vicini is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov lands a nice shot to the head.
Vicini is rocked!
It looks like Luca Vicini has been cut.
Nazarov postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Vicini badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Nazarov around the waist but Nazarov pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Nazarov is the winner by TKO! Nazarov jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadim Nazarov!
A victorious Vadim Nazarov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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