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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casper Vanderhose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jovan Vladimir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casper Vanderhose has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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215 lbs
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206 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Casper Vanderhose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jovan Vladimir!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Topper Green and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vladimir is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vanderhose sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Vanderhose wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vladimir shoots for a takedown but Vanderhose saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vladimir shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vanderhose sprawls well. Vanderhose wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vladimir gets slowly back to his feet.
Casper Vanderhose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jovan Vladimir.
Vanderhose misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vanderhose pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vanderhose throws a lazy head kick
and Vladimir counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vanderhose thinking.
Vanderhose thumps Vladimir with a low kick.
Vanderhose throws a head kick that misses
and Vladimir counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vladimir.
Vladimir wants to control from the top but Vanderhose keeps moving.
Vladimir throws an elbow that misses. Vanderhose uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vladimir's guard. Nice move by Vanderhose!
Vladimir seems keen to control Vanderhose's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderhose wants to control from the top but Vladimir keeps moving.
Vladimir not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vanderhose trying to control the position from guard on top but Vladimir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vanderhose stopping the sweep attempt from Vladimir.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vladimir can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vladimir is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vladimir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderhose blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vladimir.
Vanderhose avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vladimir.
Vladimir wants to take a breather but Vanderhose is having none of it.
Vladimir passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vladimir unloads with some shots from mount but Vanderhose bucks and avoids them well.
Vladimir looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Vladimir putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderhose has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Vladimir's lack of action.
Vladimir thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vanderhose's head.
Vladimir is looking to advance position but Vanderhose won't allow it.
Vladimir wants to take a breather but Vanderhose is having none of it.
Vanderhose looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vanderhose avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vladimir.
Vladimir trying to pass the guard but Vanderhose defending well.
Vladimir is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vladimir is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vanderhose doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vladimir.
Vladimir winds up and cracks Vanderhose with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vladimir wants to free his trapped foot but Vanderhose is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vladimir seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jovan Vladimir dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vladimir looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vanderhose throws a head kick but Vladimir moves out of range.
Vanderhose scoring well with a low kick there.
Vanderhose misses with a few strikes there.
Vanderhose misses with a low kick.
Casper Vanderhose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanderhose fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vanderhose tries a head kick but it misses.
Vladimir wants to counter the offense by Vanderhose and move into the clinch position.
Vanderhose throws a sloppy head kick
and Vladimir counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vladimir.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanderhose keeping full guard, as Vladimir tries to pass.
Vladimir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladimir advances to half guard.
Vladimir scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladimir trying to pass the guard but Vanderhose defending well.
Vanderhose wants to get back to his feet.
Vladimir thows a huge punch but Vanderhose dodges it nicely.
Vladimir stands up and beckons Vanderhose to join him on the feet.
Vanderhose buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vladimir avoids the head kick by Vanderhose.
Vladimir changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Casper Vanderhose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vladimir shoots in for a takedown but Vanderhose shows good takedown defense.
Vanderhose throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vanderhose stuffs the takedown attempt from Vladimir. Vladimir gets slowly back to his feet.
Casper Vanderhose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jovan Vladimir.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladimir shoots in looking for a takedown. Vanderhose tries to sprawl out of it but Vladimir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vanderhose manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vanderhose misses with a leg kick
and Vladimir counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vanderhose!
Vanderhose pushes Vladimir away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vladimir gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Vladimir is looking to take a break and control but Vanderhose is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vladimir landing a few strikes.
Vladimir throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladimir is trying to move to mount but Vanderhose reverses beautifully and ends up in Vladimir's guard.
Vladimir is trying to keep Vanderhose in close.
Vladimir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vladimir is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vladimir wants to advance to full mount but Vanderhose doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Vladimir trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanderhose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanderhose will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vladimir pushes down on Vanderhose's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vanderhose keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jovan Vladimir 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!
Vladimir goes for a double leg but Vanderhose avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vanderhose continues to drive forward.
Vanderhose connects with a solid leg kick.
Vladimir shoots for a double leg takedown but Vanderhose sprawls well. He's pushed Vladimir's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vanderhose throws a head kick that misses.
Vladimir dives in for a single leg takedown but Vanderhose sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Casper Vanderhose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jovan Vladimir.
Vladimir stuns Vanderhose with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vladimir fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Vanderhose on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vanderhose lands with a nice combination. Vladimir backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladimir looks to score with a jab to the body but Vanderhose is just out of range.
Vladimir avoids the head kick by Vanderhose.
Vladimir checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vladimir shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vanderhose pinned against the cage. Vanderhose gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vladimir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderhose lands with a kick to the temple. Vladimir shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vanderhose does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vanderhose throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vanderhose throws a leg kick
and Vladimir counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vladimir drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vanderhose manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vladimir has Vanderhose in his guard.
Vanderhose is standing up over Vladimir. Vladimir looks to escape but Vanderhose dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderhose trying to control the action but Vladimir is working from the bottom.
Vladimir is trying to control Vanderhose's posture but Vanderhose avoids it.
Vladimir manages to get back to half guard.
Vladimir is looking for a sweep. Vanderhose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jovan Vladimir is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladimir has a hand on Vanderhose's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Vanderhose takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Vanderhose wants to control the pace but Vladimir is squirming around nicely.
Vladimir tries to reverse the position but Vanderhose maintains control.
Vladimir wants to control but Vanderhose is having none of it.
Casper Vanderhose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanderhose is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vladimir has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vladimir is desperately trying to improve his position but Vanderhose has a good base and remains in mount.
Vladimir manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vanderhose looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vladimir trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Casper Vanderhose showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vladimir has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jovan Vladimir!
Jovan Vladimir seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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