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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Corinthos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ranko Vrhovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sonny Corinthos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ranko Vrhovski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Corinthos misses
and Vrhovski counters with a straight right hand.
Corinthos throws a leg kick but Vrhovski moved away.
A combination from Vrhovski does no damage.
Corinthos is looking to counter with head kicks.
A jab from Vrhovski does it's job there.
Corinthos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vrhovski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vrhovski gets underhooks to prevent Corinthos's takedown attempt.
Vrhovski throws a head punch that misses.
Vrhovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corinthos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vrhovski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vrhovski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vrhovski throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vrhovski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vrhovski misses with some punches.
Corinthos missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corinthos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Corinthos lands with a left to the head.
Corinthos tries to throw a body punch but Vrhovski avoids it by throwing Corinthos back against the cage.
Vrhovski misses with some punches.
Corinthos is looking to control Vrhovski's arms but Vrhovski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Corinthos has his back to the cage.
Vrhovski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corinthos's elbow.
Vrhovski swings wildly with an uppercut but Corinthos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corinthos tries to throw a body punch but Vrhovski avoids it by throwing Corinthos back against the cage.
Vrhovski has Corinthos pushed against the cage.
Corinthos taking a breather.
Corinthos slowing the pace effectively.
Vrhovski stalls.
Corinthos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corinthos blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrhovski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corinthos misses with a punch on the inside.
Corinthos effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Vrhovski on the inside.
Corinthos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vrhovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corinthos tries to score a body lock takedown but Vrhovski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Corinthos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vrhovski avoids it.
Corinthos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vrhovski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vrhovski tries to work over Corinthos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vrhovski has a couple of punches blocked by Corinthos.
Corinthos misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corinthos.
Vrhovski throws a punch but it's blocked by Corinthos.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vrhovski.
Corinthos lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vrhovski fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Corinthos looking to throw knees to the head but Vrhovski is blocking nicely.
Vrhovski misses with a punch on the inside.
Vrhovski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vrhovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vrhovski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vrhovski has a couple of punches blocked by Corinthos.
Vrhovski scores with a shot to the side of Corinthos's head.
Vrhovski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Vrhovski.
Corinthos stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vrhovski.
A short right from Corinthos.
Corinthos misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Vrhovski.
Corinthos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corinthos pushes Vrhovski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrhovski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corinthos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Vrhovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corinthos has had enough of the clinch but Vrhovski keeps him there for the moment.
Vrhovski misses with a punch on the inside.
Corinthos pushes Vrhovski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vrhovski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vrhovski blocks a body shot from Corinthos.
Corinthos manages to break the clinch.
Corinthos misses with a body shot.
Vrhovski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Corinthos throws a series of punches but Vrhovski avoids them all with ease.
Vrhovski replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Corinthos blocks it well.
Vrhovski throws a leg kick but Corinthos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Corinthos thows a leg kick but Vrhovski checks it
and Vrhovski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vrhovski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corinthos.
Vrhovski has a couple of punches blocked by Corinthos.
Vrhovski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ranko Vrhovski dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Corinthos lunges at Vrhovski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vrhovski's hand.
Vrhovski misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Vrhovski.
Corinthos lands a glancing blow to the side of Vrhovski's head.
Corinthos misses the body punch
letting Vrhovski counter with a right hand.
Vrhovski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Corinthos throws a series of punches but Vrhovski avoids them all with ease.
Corinthos misses with a body kick.
Corinthos throws a leg kick but Vrhovski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vrhovski is looking for the big counter here.
Vrhovski blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Vrhovski finds it's target.
Vrhovski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Corinthos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vrhovski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vrhovski tries to clinch up but Corinthos circles away and keeps his distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vrhovski misses with a few strikes there.
Corinthos looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corinthos throws a wild body kick that Vrhovski sees coming a mile off.
Corinthos lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vrhovski takes a step back to recover.
Vrhovski misses with a two punch combination.
Corinthos throws a leg kick that misses.
Corinthos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vrhovski.
Corinthos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vrhovski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vrhovski wants to counter the offense by Corinthos and move into the clinch position.
Vrhovski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corinthos moves away.
Corinthos jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Vrhovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corinthos throws a low kick but Vrhovski avoids it.
Vrhovski motions for Corinthos to come forward. Vrhovski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vrhovski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sonny Corinthos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vrhovski is looking to clinch.
A lazy body kick from Corinthos
and Vrhovski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vrhovski checks a leg kick.
Corinthos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vrhovski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corinthos misses with a left hand
and Vrhovski counters with a one-two to the body.
Corinthos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corinthos misses the shot to the body.
Corinthos misses with an uppercut.
Vrhovski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Corinthos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sonny Corinthos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vrhovski misses with a double jab.
Corinthos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice combination there by Vrhovski.
A low kick from Corinthos is predictable there
and Vrhovski counters with a one-two to the body.
Corinthos throws out a leg kick but Vrhovski moves out of range and Corinthos only half commits.
Corinthos missing with a left hand there. Vrhovski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Vrhovski blocks the leg kick.
Ranko Vrhovski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corinthos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vrhovski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrhovski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Corinthos to score with a decent uppercut.
Vrhovski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Corinthos misses with a double jab
and Vrhovski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Corinthos presses Vrhovski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vrhovski looking to throw knees to the head but Corinthos is blocking nicely.
Corinthos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vrhovski backwards.
Vrhovski misses with the head strike.
Vrhovski throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vrhovski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vrhovski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vrhovski missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corinthos.
Vrhovski has a couple of punches blocked by Corinthos.
Vrhovski misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrhovski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vrhovski misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vrhovski looking to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vrhovski takes a shot to the head.
Vrhovski swings wildly with an uppercut but Corinthos uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Corinthos.
Ranko Vrhovski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Corinthos as Vrhovski tries to tie him up.
Vrhovski throws a punch but it's blocked by Corinthos.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Corinthos obliges.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vrhovski swings wildly with an uppercut but Corinthos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corinthos tries to circle away but Vrhovski has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ranko Vrhovski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Vrhovski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Corinthos looks to land a body kick but Vrhovski moved away.
Corinthos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vrhovski counters by moving into the clinch.
Corinthos blocking some punches.
Vrhovski throws a punch but it's blocked by Corinthos.
Vrhovski working aggressively here.
Corinthos tries a body shot but Vrhovski blocks it.
Corinthos lands an uppercut.
Corinthos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vrhovski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corinthos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Corinthos throws a body shot but no joy.
Vrhovski tries to counter with a clinch but Corinthos shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Corinthos misses.
Corinthos misses with a wild body shot.
Corinthos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Corinthos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrhovski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corinthos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vrhovski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vrhovski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Corinthos walks into a stiff left hand from Vrhovski.
Vrhovski moves into the clinch successfully.
Vrhovski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corinthos.
Vrhovski misses with some punches.
Vrhovski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corinthos scores with a hook to the body.
Corinthos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vrhovski backwards.
Vrhovski working aggressively here.
A bit of stalling here from Corinthos.
Corinthos being controlled against the cage.
Corinthos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sonny Corinthos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrhovski misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vrhovski throws a head punch that misses.
Vrhovski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corinthos scores with a shot to the side of Vrhovski's head.
Vrhovski is trying to maintain a safe position but Corinthos gets an underhook and turns Vrhovski into the cage.
Vrhovski misses with a punch on the inside.
Corinthos tries a body shot but Vrhovski blocks it.
Vrhovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corinthos is trying to push Vrhovski away but Vrhovski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vrhovski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Corinthos blocking some punches.
Corinthos lands with a right to the head.
Vrhovski throws a head punch that misses.
Corinthos pushes Vrhovski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Corinthos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrhovski lands with a light punch inside.
Vrhovski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vrhovski has a couple of punches blocked by Corinthos.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corinthos.
Vrhovski tries to stall but Corinthos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vrhovski has a couple of punches blocked by Corinthos.
Corinthos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corinthos prevents a body shot from Vrhovski.
Ranko Vrhovski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Corinthos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corinthos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corinthos tries to break the clinch but Vrhovski is controlling the position.
Vrhovski tries to throw a body punch but Corinthos avoids it by throwing Vrhovski back against the cage.
Vrhovski avoiding damage as Corinthos throws knees to the body.
Corinthos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corinthos tries to throw a body punch but Vrhovski avoids it by throwing Corinthos back against the cage.
Corinthos is trying to break the clinch but Vrhovski is controlling him.
Corinthos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vrhovski avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Corinthos fails to land.
Corinthos is working Vrhovski over against the cage.
Corinthos stalling.
Nice body punch from Corinthos - that landed with a thud.
Vrhovski wants to stall.
Corinthos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vrhovski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Corinthos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vrhovski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vrhovski.
Corinthos tries to land knees in the clinch but Vrhovski avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sonny Corinthos.
Well Vrhovski 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ranko Vrhovski!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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