Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GKNY 126 - Cruz vs Mohammed
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Jones throws a head kick but Vance moves out of range. #TD2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vance keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Vance is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones trying to control but Vance is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Vance wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vance lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vance looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Vance shows good takedown defense.
Kruger Vance is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vance throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Vance does it's job there.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Vance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vance defends it nicely.
Kruger Vance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Jones.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Vance counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vance lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Jones has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Vance sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vance lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vance lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Vance closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vance takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vance tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Vance gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vance scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vance is defending well.
Vance gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vance lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vance.
Jones looks winded!#T3#
Vance works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Vance.
A short body shot lands from Vance as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Vance.
Vance lands a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Vance. #CUT#
It looks like Shawn Jones has been cut.
Vance lands with a right to the head.
Vance lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards. #ROC#
Jones is rocked!
Vance lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Vance finish him?
Vance lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Vance lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vance throws a big uppercut that drops Jones! More strikes from Vance and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jones lies dazed against the cage as Vance celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kruger Vance!
Kruger Vance tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: GKNY 121-Mencken/Gumption III
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Vance finds it's way through Castle's defenses.
Vance uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castle.
A big right from Castle misses.
Castle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vance.
Slade Castle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vance cracks Castle with an open hand slap.
Vance looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vance misses with a few strikes there.
Castle lands a nice looking body shot.
Castle tries to close the distance and clinch but Vance swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castle punishes Vance's body with a nice straight punch.
Vance takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Kruger Vance has been cut.
Vance circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vance was well out of range. Poor timing from Castle.
Vance throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Castle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vance connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vance dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castle avoids the body shot from Vance. #CL2#
Castle closes the distance and clinches.
Vance misses with a punch to the body.
Castle slowing the pace effectively.
Castle pushes Vance back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vance misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Castle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Vance lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castle circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Castle finds it's way through Vance's defenses.
Vance scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vance moves out of range of the strikes.
Vance lunges at Castle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Castle's hand.
Vance throws out a powerful jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vance throws a series of punches but Castle avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Castle moves into the clinch.
Vance tries to work over Castle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castle presses Vance against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vance tries to work over Castle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vance tries a body shot but Castle blocks it.
Vance misses with a body punch.
Vance throws a punch but it's blocked by Castle.
Castle lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castle blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Castle.
Vance throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Castle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Vance on the inside.
Castle manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T2#
Castle blocks a body shot from Vance.
Vance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vance tries to throw a body punch but Castle avoids it by throwing Vance back against the cage.
Castle misses with the head strike.
Castle blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Castle breaks from the clinch.
Castle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castle lands a slapping body shot.
Castle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castle misses the shot to the body.
Vance keeps the fight on the outside.
Castle takes one to the side of the head.
Castle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Castle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vance. #CL2#
Castle forces Vance back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Castle. #T3#
Vance tries a body shot but Castle blocks it.
Castle misses with the head strike.
Castle misses with a punch to the body.
Vance stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Castle breaks the clinch.
Castle thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Vance clinches up with Castle and pushes him back against the cage.
Castle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vance lands a right hand.
Vance scores with a shot to the side of Castle's head.
Castle tries to throw a body punch but Vance avoids it by throwing Castle back against the cage.
Vance doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vance misses with a punch to the body.
Castle misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vance.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Castle.
Vance has a couple of punches blocked by Castle. #BC2#
Castle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vance swats away the attempt to clinch by Castle.#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Vance. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vance.
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!
Nice defenses there by Vance.
Castle misses with an uppercut. Vance saw that one coming.
Vance digs a good body shot into Castle's ribs.
Vance avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vance tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Castle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Castle walks into a stiff left hand from Vance.
Vance throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Vance clinches with his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Castle.
Vance swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vance swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castle leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Castle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vance. Castle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vance paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Castle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vance throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kruger Vance will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kruger Vance's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vance throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castle works Vance's body with a nice hook.
Castle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castle ducks under a wild hook from Vance.
Castle moves to clinch but Vance breaks away
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Vance counters with a straight right hand.
Kruger Vance is winning the standup battle so far.
Castle misses with a lunging right hand
and Vance counters with a stiff right hand.
Vance scores with a jab to the body.
Vance just misses with a punch to the body.
Castle moves in looking to clinch but Vance pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Castle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Castle in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Vance connects with a right hand. Castle shakes it off.
Vance blocks a jab.
Vance digs a good body shot into Castle's ribs.
Vance throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castle wants to clinch up but Vance keeps it at a distance.
Castle throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Vance misses the target.#CL2#
Castle instigates a clinch.
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!
Castle scores with a hook to the body.
Vance lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castle backwards.
Vance tries to throw a body punch but Castle avoids it by throwing Vance back against the cage. #T1#
Castle pushes Vance back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slade Castle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Castle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vance goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Castle manages to break the clinch.
Vance moves out of range as Castle strikes.
It looked like Vance wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Castle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vance.
Donk. Vance catches Castle right on the button with a cross.
Vance is looking to clinch.
Vance missing with a left hand there. Castle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vance fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Castle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Vance misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Castle.
Vance jabs Castle right on the nose. Castle blinks but takes it well.
Vance throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vance steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castle.
It looked like Vance wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vance lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castle tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Vance to counter with a crisp jab.
Castle wants to clinch up but Vance keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Vance throws a right hand that Castle ducks under and follows up with a left that Castle also avoids with ease.
Vance just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Vance.
Castle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vance looks to throw the jab but Castle is out of range.
Vance lands a nice looking body shot.
Castle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Castle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vance is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castle can do to turn this around?
Castle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vance.
Vance tests Castle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Castle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vance sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Castle takes the fight into the clinch.
Vance fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castle is trying to stall.
Vance fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Castle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castle blocks an uppercut.
Castle lands an uppercut.
Castle lands a left hand.
Vance pushes off an throws an elbow but Castle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vance misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vance misses with the head strike.
Vance swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Vance.
Castle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vance lands an uppercut.
Castle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vance lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Castle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Castle prevents a body shot from Vance.
Castle misses with a punch to the body.
Castle blocks a body shot from Vance.
A hook to the body from Castle. #T4#
Castle tries to work over Vance's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castle trying to stall but Vance improves his position.
Vance tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castle's elbow. #BC2#
Castle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castle misses with a straight left.
Vance fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Castle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Castle swings for the body but Vance moves out of range.
Castle tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vance throws an overhand right that lands on Castle's shoulder, as Castle tries to avoid the shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Vance scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Castle pushes Vance up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castle takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Castle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vance cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vance connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Castle scrambles back to his feet.
Vance scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kruger Vance dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kruger Vance's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Vance.
Vance throws a jab but it's blocked by Castle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vance.
Castle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vance to score with a decent uppercut.
Castle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Castle tries to clinch up.
Castle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vance counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Castle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vance is looking for a counter combo.
Castle scores with a jab.
Vance bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Castle's head backwards.
Castle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Castle looks to land a right hand but Vance moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vance misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Castle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Castle forces Vance back against the cage and clinches.
Vance lands a left hand that snaps the head of Castle backwards.
Castle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vance backwards.
Castle has a couple of punches blocked by Vance.
Castle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vance backwards.
Castle tries to work over Vance's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castle blocks the elbow strike. #T1#
Vance misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castle throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Vance.
Castle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vance backwards.
Castle lands with a light punch inside.
Castle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Castle. #BC2#
Castle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vance lands a jab to Castle's midsection.
Castle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vance.
Vance is looking to counter punch.
Castle tries to clinch up but Vance circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Vance tries to keep at a distance but Castle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vance misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vance tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castle blocking some punches.
Vance lands a left hand. #CUT#
It looks like Slade Castle has been cut.
Vance tries a body shot but Castle blocks it.
Vance lands a hook that snaps the head of Castle backwards.
Slade Castle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castle misses with a body punch.
Castle just leaning against Vance, taking a breather.
Vance tries a body shot but Castle blocks it.
Castle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vance backwards.
Vance misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vance tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castle's elbow.
Castle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vance misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castle is looking to control Vance's arms but Vance gets an underhook and turns him. Now Castle has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vance.
Vance tries to work over Castle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vance looking to slow down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vance fails to land.
Castle blocks a body shot from Vance.
Castle misses with a body punch.
Castle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vance backwards. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Castle as the two fighters clinch.
Vance lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Castle is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vance pushes Castle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vance tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castle.
Vance taking a breather. #BC2#
Castle breaks from the clinch.
Castle wants to clinch but Vance slips to the side
and Vance counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Castle misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Vance gets tackled into the cage by Castle. Castle maintains the clinch.
Vance misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castle misses with a punch to the body.
Castle misses with a punch to the body.
Castle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vance digs a right hand into Castle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Castle's gas tank.
Vance blocks an uppercut. #T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Castle working aggressively here.
Vance lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castle backwards.
Vance throws an elbow that misses.
Vance doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vance tries a body shot but Castle blocks it.
Castle scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#
Kruger Vance's cut is getting worse.
Vance scores with a shoulder strike.
Vance looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vance tries to stall but Castle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vance.
Castle scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Castle manages to break the clinch.
Vance looks to score with a jab to the body but Castle is just out of range.
Castle throws a big shot that misses.
Castle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kruger Vance is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vance is looking to clinch.

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 Kruger Vance.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vance, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kruger Vance!
In his post fight interview, Kruger Vance started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GKNY 112 - Man vs Funk
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Vance clinches with his opponent.
Freeman looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Vance lands with a short shot to the head.
Vance lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vance.
Vance working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vance keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Freeman's efforts to push away.
A left hand lands to the body for Vance.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vance.
Vance working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vance creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Freeman with a big uppercut! Freeman tries to clinch up but Vance pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Freeman to the mat! Freeman covers up and Vance unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kruger Vance!
Kruger Vance tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Nate Freeman spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm glad the belt went to a fellow LOD member, unfortunately it wasn't me tonight. Sorry to disappoint my fans!'.

Event: GKNY 108 - Guk vs Campbell
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Freeman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Freeman looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A combination from Vance does no damage. #CL2#
Vance fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Freeman, pushing him back against the cage.
Vance cracks Freeman with a nice body shot.
Freeman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vance gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Nate Freeman has been cut.
Vance lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vance lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vance works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vance lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Vance.
Vance lands a body punch.
Vance is working Freeman over against the cage.
Vance lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Freeman backwards. #ROC2#
Freeman is rocked!
Freeman takes an elbow to the temple.
Oh Freeman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vance creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Freeman's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Freeman drops to his knees and Vance pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kruger Vance!
A less than humble Kruger Vance misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Nate Freeman stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm glad the belt went to a fellow LOD member, unfortunately it wasn't me tonight. Sorry to disappoint my fans!'.

Event: GKNY 97 - Man vs Khaliev
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
A shot to the body from Volkov misses #CL#
and Vance counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vance as Volkov tries to tie him up.
Vance misses with an elbow over the top.
Vance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Vance's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vance lands a right hand that snaps the head of Volkov backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Alexander Volkov has been cut.
Volkov is stalling here.
Vance can't find room to land a body shot as Volkov controls the action.
Vance scores with a shot to the side of Volkov's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vance.
Still in the clinch, Vance scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Vance.
Vance misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vance.
Vance misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
Vance misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Volkov looking to stall.
Vance misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vance creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vance blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volkov takes a shot to the head.
Vance throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov. #BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch.
Vance defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
Vance throwing a counter right hand but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Vance misses the jab.
Volkov misses with a hook
and Vance cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vance connects with a jab.
Volkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Volkov throws a hook but Vance avoids it easily.#T2##CL#
Vance takes the fight into the clinch.
Volkov stalls.
A short left from Vance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vance is working Volkov over against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vance throws a head punch that misses.
Vance leaning against his opponent.
Volkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volkov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vance goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Vance makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vance scores with a hook to the body.
Vance lands with a short shot to the head.
Vance throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Vance lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Vance swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vance lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Volkov is trying to break the clinch but Vance is controlling him.
Vance lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volkov or not.
Volkov looks winded!
Vance can't find room to land a body shot as Volkov controls the action.
Vance doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vance as Volkov tries to tie him up.
Volkov trying to stall but Vance improves his position.
Volkov is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Vance has denied him.
A hook to the body from Vance.
Vance lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Vance tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Vance back against the cage.
Vance is leaning against Volkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vance lands a shoulder strike.
Vance lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov taking a breather.
Vance misses with some punches.
Vance misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vance.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Vance avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Volkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vance lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vance creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
That has opened up Alexander Volkov's cut even more.
Vance lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
Vance struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kruger Vance dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Volkov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Vance ducks down to avoid it.
Volkov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vance is able to avoid easily.
Vance was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Volkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vance cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Vance misses.
Vance slips a straight right by Volkov.
Vance appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vance throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Volkov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vance has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vance takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Volkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vance counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Vance slips under a jab from Volkov.
Vance tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Volkov manages to circle out of the way.
Vance catches Volkov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vance.
Volkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Volkov cracks Vance with a good jab.
Volkov sizes up Vance with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab by Volkov.
Volkov jabs at Vance's body.#T2#
Vance lands a body shot.
Kruger Vance is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkov misses with a takedown attempt - Vance sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vance is looking to counter punch.
A cross from Vance lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Vance lands.
Volkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vance counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkov lands a nice hook to Vance's body. Vance takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Volkov swings for the body but Vance moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Vance tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vance scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Vance dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vance takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Volkov misses with a hook. Vance ducked under it nicely.
Vance tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Volkov manages to circle out of the way.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Vance slips the punch.
Vance tries to counter by clinching up but Volkov breaks away and moves out of range.
Vance takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Volkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volkov looks to land a combination but Vance avoids it well.
As Volkov tries to get set, Vance tries to push him back and clinch up but Volkov manages to avoid the attempt.
Vance jabs Volkov right on the nose. Volkov blinks but takes it well.
Volkov tries for a takedown but Vance sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Vance misses the target.
Kruger Vance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Volkov.
Vance scores with a jab.#T4#
Volkov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vance counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Vance is just out of range.
Volkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Vance counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vance is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Vance.
Volkov trying to stall but Vance improves his position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vance as Volkov tries to tie him up.
Volkov tries to pull guard but Vance forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Volkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Volkov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vance is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kruger Vance will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Volkov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Volkov tries for a takedown but Vance circles away easily
and Vance counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Volkov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vance on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Vance does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vance throwing a counter right hand but Volkov manages to avoid it.#CL#
Vance clinches with his opponent.
Vance pushes Volkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vance goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vance tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Vance back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vance backwards.
Vance lands a body punch.
Vance lands with a light punch inside.
Vance is stalling here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Vance tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
Volkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Vance.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vance misses with the head strike.
Vance has Volkov pressed against the cage, preventing Volkov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Volkov blocks a body shot from Vance.
Vance working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vance lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Vance.
Still in the clinch, Vance scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vance lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Volkov is rocked!
Vance lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Volkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Vance finish him?
Volkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vance lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Vance creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Volkov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Volkov drops to his knees and Vance pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kruger Vance!
In his post fight interview, Kruger Vance started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GKNY 91 - Castle v Schilling
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Ironfist takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vance misses with an uppercut. Ironfist saw that one coming.
Ironfist looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vance is fending him off so far but Ironfist persists. Nope, Vance circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Vance darts in and clinches Ironfist up against the cage.
Ironfist struggles to land a body shot inside as Vance controls his hands.
Vance tries a body shot but Ironfist blocks it.
Vance goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ironfist has had enough of the clinch but Vance keeps him there for the moment.
Ironfist can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ironfist.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ironfist has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vance lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vance misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Ironfist breaks the clinch.
Ironfist throws a combination that misses
and Vance connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ironfist looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Ironfist.
Vance takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ironfist looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vance is fending him off so far but Ironfist persists. Nope, Vance circles away and we're back to standing.
Vance was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ironfist on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Ironfist.
Vance walks into a stiff left hand from Ironfist.#CL#
Vance rushes Ironfist and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vance tries a body shot but Ironfist blocks it.
A short left from Vance.
Vance prevents Ironfist from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ironfist's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ironfist is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vance gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kruger Vance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theros Ironfist.#BC2#
Ironfist manages to break the clinch.
Vance lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vance blocks a head kick by Ironfist.
Ironfist misses with a hook
and Vance counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vance connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ironfist swats away the attempt to clinch by Vance.#T2#
Ironfist throws a sloppy head kick and Vance moves out of range easily.
Ironfist looks to score with a jab to the body but Vance is just out of range.
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!
Ironfist has his takedown stuffed
and Vance cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vance comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick by Ironfist misses
and Vance counters with a straight right hand.
Vance moves in looking to clinch but Ironfist pushes him off.
Ironfist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ironfist tries for a takedown but Vance circles away easily
and Vance connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vance seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice uppercut lands for Vance. That snapped Ironfist's head back. #CL#
Vance fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ironfist, pushing him back against the cage.
Ironfist misses with a body punch. #T3#
Vance lands a right hand.
Ironfist has had enough of the clinch but Vance keeps him there for the moment.
Ironfist working aggressively here.
Vance lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ironfist takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC#
Ironfist is rocked!
Ironfist tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vance just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ironfist is still on wobbly legs! Can Vance finish him?
Vance lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ironfist to his knees! Vance keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kruger Vance!
In his post fight interview, Kruger Vance started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: UB9: Urban Discipline
Date: Aug 19, 2016

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Vance. That snapped Spectre's head back.
Vance feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spectres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vance moves out of range as Spectre strikes.
Vance throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spectre lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Spectre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spectre slips a jab from Vance.
Sloppy strikes from Vance. Those never looked like landing.
Vance lunges at Spectre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spectre's hand.
Vance connects with a looping right hand.
Vance loads up on a big right hand but Spectre slips the punch.
Vance steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spectre.
Spectre avoids the body shot from Vance.
Vance will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vance wants to clinch.
Dean Spectre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Spectre.#CL#
Vance darts in and clinches Spectre up against the ropes.
Vance throws a head punch that misses.
Vance gets underhooks to prevent Spectre's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Spectre ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spectre no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vance stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spectre swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Spectre can't keep his opponent in guard - Vance advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vance content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vance trying to control the action but Spectre is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spectre can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Spectre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Spectre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Spectre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vance pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Spectre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vance pulls his head out easily.
Vance not doing much here. #SUB2#
Spectre looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Vance 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.
Spectre is staying active underneath Vance, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vance wants to free his trapped foot but Spectre is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Vance wants to take a breather but Spectre is having none of it. #SUB2#
Spectre actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Spectre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vance wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spectre keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Spectre throws out a loose jab but Vance uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vance connects with a nice looking jab.
Vance cracks Spectre with a good jab.
Vance cracks a nice hook into Spectre's ribs.#CL#
Spectre gets tackled into the ropes by Vance. Vance maintains the clinch.
Spectre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vance lands a nice uppercut.
Spectre is working for takedown but Vance is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kruger Vance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Spectre.
A short right from Vance.
Spectre is looking for a takedown.
Vance misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Spectre looking for a takedown.
Vance lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spectre backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vance lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spectre backwards.
Spectre is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spectre looks winded!
Spectre tries to pull guard but Vance holds him up against the ropes and eventually Spectre drops back down to his feet.
Vance lands an elbow inside that Spectre shrugs off.
Vance lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Spectre is rocked!#KD#
Vance drops Spectre onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Spectre is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Spectre is still on wobbly legs! Can Vance finish him?
Vance lands a big right hand that drops Spectre! The killer instinct kicks in and Vance finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Vance!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kruger Vance!
Kruger Vance tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Emma Five
Date: Jul 08, 2016

#R1#
Michaels looks to score with a jab to the body but Vance is just out of range.
Michaels misses with a double jab
enabling Vance to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Vance gets tackled into the cage by Michaels. Michaels maintains the clinch.
Michaels blocks the elbow strike.
Vance throws a punch but it's blocked by Michaels.
Vance lands a shot to the body.
Vance lands with a left to the head.
Michaels has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vance after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Michaels gets control of Vance's arms and successfully pulls guard. Michaels will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Michaels looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Michaels keeping moving, preventing Vance from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Vance got a little sloppy there for a moment and Michaels has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vance has managed to get both his arms back between Michaels's legs - danger averted.
Vance stays in close to Michaels's body and controls the position.
Vance trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom.
Michaels bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vance's guard. #REVR#
Michaels throws a big elbow that misses.
Michaels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Michaels throws a big right hand that misses.
Michaels trying to control the position from guard on top but Vance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels is pushing down on Vance's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vance is fighting to maintain full guard but Michaels has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vance wants to get back to his feet.
Michaels wants to take a breather but Vance is having none of it. #T2#
Michaels stops Vance from getting back to his feet.
Michaels wants to free his trapped foot but Vance is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vance is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vance can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels is nestled in close to Vance, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Michaels seems to be working for a kimura but Vance defends the submission attempt.
Michaels is nestled in close to Vance, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Michaels is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Michaels has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Michaels thows a huge punch but Vance dodges it nicely. #T3#
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. Michaels connects with a nice short shot to Vance's temple. #SUB#
Michaels is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vance is just riding it out for now. Michaels eventually gives up the hold.
Michaels 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.
Vance is refusing to be controlled, as Michaels sits in half guard.
Vance is trying to stand. #SUB#
Michaels is trying to work for a kimura but Vance is defending well.
Michaels wants to take a breather but Vance is having none of it.
Vance works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Michaels forces his way into half guard.
Vance wants to improve his position but Michaels is controlling well.
Vance is refusing to be controlled, as Michaels sits in half guard.
Michaels prevents Vance from improving his position.
Michaels wants to take a breather but Vance is having none of it.
Vance really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Michaels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Michaels is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Michaels working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Michaels dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Vance keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Michaels has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vance tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Michaels's elbow.
Michaels blocks an uppercut.
Vance scores with a hook to the body.
Michaels blocks a body shot from Vance.
Michaels goes for a takedown attempt but Vance pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Michaels misses with a takedown
and Vance counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vance cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michaels shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Vance to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Michaels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vance counters with a left and a right that stings Michaels.
Michaels throws out a loose jab but Vance uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Michaels gets a clinch.
Michaels tries to pull guard but Vance holds him up against the cage and eventually Michaels drops back down to his feet.
Vance misses with the head strike.
Vance lands an elbow that stopped Michaels in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Joseph Michaels has been cut.
Michaels blocks an elbow strike.
Vance lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vance fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vance working aggressively here. #T2#
Vance lands a body shot.
Vance lands with a short shot to the head.
Vance tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vance working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michaels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vance lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Michaels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Michaels tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vance smiles and moves away. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Michaels.
Michaels trying to control the position but Vance is working away. #T3##SUB#
Michaels working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Michaels is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vance knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vance wants to control but Michaels postures up.
Vance stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Vance is trying to control Michaels's posture but Michaels avoids it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vance tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Michaels wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Michaels creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Michaels has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Michaels tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Michaels connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #SUB#
Michaels looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Vance is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Vance wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Michaels has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Vance taps furiously! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Michaels!
Joseph Michaels managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
Kruger Vance was interviewed post fight and said 'Shite ! ! ! '.

Event: Emma Four
Date: Jun 17, 2016

#R1#
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vance moves away.
Vance checks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a leg kick that misses.
Sonnen throws a jab but it's blocked by Vance.
Vance throws out a counter right but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.
Sonnen throws an off balance right hand
and Vance counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vance on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Kruger Vance has been cut.
Sonnen takes a swing at Vance's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen misses with a combination
and Vance counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Vance bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sonnen lands with a straight right. Vance didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Vance does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Vance.
Sonnen throws a hook but Vance avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sonnen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sonnen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vance throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
Vance throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Vance is just out of range.#T2#
Sonnen misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Vance was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Vance is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Vance on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vance avoids the head kick by Sonnen.
Vance throws out a counter right but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.
Sonnen cracks a nice hook into Vance's ribs.
Nice shot lands for Sonnen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen scores with a decent looking hook.
Sonnen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vance under the eye.
Sonnen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vance counters with a two punch combo.
Sonnen scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
Sonnen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sonnen lands a front kick.
A jab from Sonnen does it's job there.
Sonnen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Vance releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vance looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vance takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sonnen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vance walks into a straight right hand from Sonnen.
Kruger Vance is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Vance counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
Vance working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vance struggles to land a body shot inside as Sonnen controls his hands.
Sonnen looking to throw knees to the head but Vance is blocking nicely.
Sonnen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vance throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sonnen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vance fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vance.
Vance swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sonnen misses with a body punch.
Sonnen digs a right hand underneath Vance's ribcage. Vance let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vance throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sonnen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vance pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sonnen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vance up against the cage.
Sonnen missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kruger Vance's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sonnen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vance stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sonnen.
Nice defenses there by Vance.
Vance wants to counter the offense by Sonnen and move into the clinch position.
Dao Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen throws a shot from downtown. Vance moves away and avoids it.
Vance swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vance takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vance has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dao Sonnen is winning the standup battle so far.
Sonnen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vance counters with a straight right hand.
Sonnen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Sonnen.
Vance is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sonnen with a body shot.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Vance moved away.
Vance tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vance was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
Vance unleashes a big counter combination but Sonnen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Sonnen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vance counters with a straight right hand.
Sonnen scores with a hook to the body. Vance takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vance staying out of range there.#CL#
Sonnen moves into the clinch.
Sonnen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sonnen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vance can do to turn this around?
Sonnen taking a breather.
Vance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vance has a couple of punches blocked by Sonnen.
Vance misses with some punches.
Vance throws a head punch that misses.
Sonnen tries to work over Vance's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vance fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sonnen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Vance tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sonnen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sonnen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vance lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vance misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Sonnen on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vance throws an elbow but misses.
Sonnen just leaning against Vance, taking a breather.
Sonnen trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Sonnen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Sonnen drives through and clinches with Vance against the cage.
Vance doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sonnen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vances head.
Sonnen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Sonnen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Vance. #T3#
Sonnen lands a shot to the body.
Vance dodges an elbow strike from Sonnen.
Vance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vance scores with a shot to the side of Sonnen's head.
Vance scores with a shot to the side of Sonnen's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Vance.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sonnen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sonnen blocks a body shot from Vance.
A head punch on the inside from Vance fails to land.
Vance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Vance.
Sonnen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vance.
Vance tries a body shot but Sonnen blocks it.
Sonnen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sonnen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vance's elbow.
Vance's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Sonnen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sonnen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vance misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Sonnen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vance has a couple of punches blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen prevents a body shot from Vance.
Vance misses with the head strike.
Sonnen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sonnen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vance fails to land.
Sonnen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vance backwards.
Sonnen blocks an uppercut.
Vance on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sonnen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sonnen misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kruger Vance's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Vance is out of range.
Vance lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sonnen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sonnen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sonnen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sonnen throws a head kick but Vance moves out of range.
Vance throws a jab when Sonnen was well out of range.
Sonnen misses with a leg kick
and Vance counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen misses with a series of wild punches.
Sonnen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vance is out of range.
It seemed like Vance was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Vance dodges the punch combination from Sonnen.
Sonnen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vance takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body.
Vance appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vance moves away from the strike by Sonnen.
Sonnen sets himself, and Vance steps forward looking for the clinch! Sonnen avoids it this time.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sonnen.
Kruger Vance is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sonnen looks to throw a body kick
and Vance counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Sonnen gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Vance to counter with a crisp jab.
Vance has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sonnen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vance doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sonnen throws out a loose jab but Vance uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vance unleashes a big counter combination but Sonnen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sonnen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Vance to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Sonnen instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vance creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vance lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vance misses with the head strike.
Sonnen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vance works on Sonnen's body with a couple of short punches.
Vance tries a body shot but Sonnen blocks it. #T3#
Sonnen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vance avoids it.#BC#
Sonnen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sonnen tries a head kick but it misses.
Vance looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vance displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sonnen throws out the jab.
Vance wants to counter the offense by Sonnen and move into the clinch position.
Sonnen misses with a hook
and Vance counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sonnen throws an overhand right that lands on Vance's shoulder, as Vance tries to avoid the shot.
Vance tries to counter with a clinch but Sonnen shakes him off and moves away.
Sonnen misses with a hook to the body
letting Vance counter with a right hand.
Vance smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sonnen digs a good hook to Vance's body.
Sonnen throws a series of punches but Vance moves out of range.
Sonnen sets himself, and Vance steps forward looking for the clinch! Sonnen avoids it this time.
Sonnen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Vance blocks a head kick by Sonnen.
Vance ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vance counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen connects with a crisp jab.
Vance displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sonnen throws out the jab.
Vance uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
A countering left hand to the body from Vance misses.
Sloppy strikes from Sonnen. Those never looked like landing.
Vance is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sonnen misses with a shot to the body
and Vance counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Sonnen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Sonnen shoots for a takedown but Vance saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vance steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a hook.
Sonnen throws a looping overhand right but Vance ducks down to avoid it.
Vance is looking for the big counter here.
Sonnen lands a right hook to the body.
Sonnen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vance manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sonnen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vance checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sonnen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen throws a sloppy body shot
and Vance counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sonnen connects with a single shot there.
Sonnen throws a jab when Vance was well out of range.#T1#
Sonnen thows a body kick. Vance tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fighters circling - Sonnen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Vance drives through and clinches with Sonnen against the cage.
Sonnen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Vance.
Sonnen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vance avoids it.
Vance pushes Sonnen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vance lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sonnen lands a right hand.
Vance tries to throw a body punch but Sonnen avoids it by throwing Vance back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vance.
Vance misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vance has a couple of punches blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen working aggressively here. #T2#
Vance misses with the head strike.
Vance throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vance tries to work over Sonnen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vance lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vance has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sonnen.
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!
Sonnen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vance's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Vance fails to land.
Vance lands a hook that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Sonnen throws a head punch that misses.
Vance goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sonnen blocking some punches.
Vance throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen working aggressively here.
Vance throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen scores with a hook to the body.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vance throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vance. #T3#
A short right from Sonnen on the inside.
Vance working aggressively here.
Sonnen lands a hook that snaps the head of Vance backwards.
Vance cracks Sonnen with a nice body shot.
Vance throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sonnen.
Sonnen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Vance.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sonnen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sonnen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vance backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vance.
A bit of stalling here from Sonnen.
Sonnen works on Vance's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Vance on the inside.
Vance misses with some punches. #T4#
Vance pushes Sonnen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sonnen scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vance swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sonnen is pushing Vance up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kruger Vance seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sonnen blocks an elbow strike.
Vance pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sonnen presses Vance against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vance misses with a punch on the inside.
Vance lands with a light punch inside.
Sonnen misses with an elbow over the top.
Sonnen blocks an uppercut.
Vance misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Sonnen breaks from the clinch.
Sonnen misses with a shot to the body
and Sonnen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kruger Vance will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
#R5#
Sonnen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sonnen throws a leg kick
and Vance counters with a stiff right hand.
Sonnen throws a combination that misses
letting Vance counter with a right hand.
Sonnen throws a looping overhand right but Vance ducks down to avoid it.
Vance doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vance misses with a combination
and Sonnen counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sonnen slips a straight right by Vance.
Vance avoids the head kick by Sonnen. #T1#
Sonnen doesn't manage to clinch there - Vance circles away.
Sonnen swings for the body but Vance moves out of range.
Sonnen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vance blocks a head kick by Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a body punch but Vance moves out of range.
Sonnen sets himself, and Vance steps forward looking for the clinch! Sonnen avoids it this time.
Sonnen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vance counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sonnen throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Sonnen lands a front kick.
Sonnen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sonnen lands a glancing blow to the side of Vance's head.
Sonnen is looking to slow Vance down with leg kicks.
Sonnen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vance sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sonnen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vance counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vance uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Sonnen sets himself, and Vance steps forward looking for the clinch! Sonnen avoids it this time.
A shot to the liver by Sonnen. Beautiful body shot.
Sonnen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vance.#T3#
Sonnen misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Vance on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sonnen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Sonnen.
Vance misses with a body shot.
Sonnen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kruger Vance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vance circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vance avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Sonnen thuds a left hand into Vance's body.
Vance takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sonnen misses with a double jab
enabling Vance to counter with a crisp jab.
Sonnen misses with a wild combination.
Sonnen swings widly with a right hand
and Vance counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sonnen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dao Sonnen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sonnen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dao Sonnen!
Dao Sonnen retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Dao Sonnen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Kruger Vance had this to say: 'Shite ! ! ! '.

Event: Emma Three
Date: May 31, 2016

#R1#
Michaels fails with a takedown attempt.
Michaels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Michaels misses with a double jab
and Vance counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michaels throws a combination that misses
and Vance cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Michaels darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vance has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vance ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance avoids a punch combination nicely.
Michaels throws a sloppy head kick
and Michaels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michaels misses with a hook. Vance ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Michaels misses the body punch
and Vance cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Michaels throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Vance counter with a right hand.
Michaels has been working on his balance at Devils Den New York, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Vance.
Vance slips a jab and a cross from Michaels.
Michaels misses the shot to the body.
Michaels looks to clinch
and Vance counters with a one-two to the body.
Vance blocks a jab.
Michaels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Vance was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Michaels closes the distance but Vance moves to the side
enabling Vance to counter with a crisp jab.
Michaels wants to clinch
and Vance counters with a straight right hand.
Vance scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vance.
Vance looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Michaels dodges the punch combination from Vance.
Michaels misses with a hook.
Vance tries to bum rush Michaels with a series of wild strikes but Michaels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vance is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Michaels had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vance circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vance is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Michaels throws a sloppy body shot
and Vance counters with a nice uppercut.
Vance tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Michaels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Michaels fails with a takedown attempt.
Vance paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Vance clobbers Michaels with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Joseph Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vance goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A punch lands to the side of Michaels 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Michaels throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vance counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Michaels dodges the punch combination from Vance.
A slow jab from Michaels misses its intended target.
Vance tries to counter with a clinch but Michaels shakes him off and moves away.
Vance is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vance misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Michaels looks to land a body kick but Vance moved away.
Michaels throws a jab but it's blocked by Vance.
Kruger Vance is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vance digs a good body shot into Michaels's ribs.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michaels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vance is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Michaels loads up on a big right hand but Vance slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Vance's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vance throws a lazy right hand but Michaels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Michaels fails with the takedown
and Vance counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vance throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Michaels appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vance slips a jab and a cross from Michaels.
Vance swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Michaels throws a nice looking combination but Vance bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Michaels throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Michaels dives in and scores a takedown into Vance's guard.
Vance seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Michaels trying to control the position from guard on top but Vance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kruger Vance dominated that round.
That's time! Michaels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Michaels drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vance really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Michaels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vance wants to stand but Michaels is controlling the position.
Michaels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Michaels 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.
Vance looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Michaels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vance is keeping the position for now.
Michaels might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vance looking to hit a scissor sweep but Michaels is one step ahead there.
Vance avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels trying to control but Vance is working from the bottom.
Vance wants to sweep here but Michaels controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Michaels postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vance is looking to stand up but Michaels isn't so interested in that idea.
Vance looking to hit a scissor sweep but Michaels is one step ahead there.
Michaels controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vance as he jumps to the side.
Joseph Michaels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Michaels misses with a two punch combination.
Vance tests Michaels's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruger Vance seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vance scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2##CL2#
Vance clinches with his opponent.
Vance lands with a light punch inside.
Vance lands with a left to the head.
Michaels misses with a knee to the head.
Vance swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vance working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vance throws a punch but it's blocked by Michaels.
Vance misses with a punch to the body.
Vance tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vance misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vance lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Michaels wants to take the fight to the mat but Vance manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vance lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Michaels backwards. #T3#
Vance gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vance stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left hand lands to the body for Vance.
Michaels wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vance doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vance lands an elbow inside that Michaels shrugs off.
Michaels has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vance avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vance goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Vance.
Vance lands a left hand.
Vance lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Vance as the two fighters clinch.
Vance misses with a body punch.
Vance has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vance softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Michaels takes a shot to the head.
Vance struggles to land a body shot inside as Michaels controls his hands.
Vance lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vance lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vance lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vance lands a right hand.
Vance cracks Michaels with a nice body shot.
Vance lands a right hand that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.
Vance lands a left hand that snaps the head of Michaels backwards. #ROC2#
Michaels is rocked!
Vance lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Michaels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vance works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Vance.
Michaels seems to have got his legs back now.
Vance lands a right hand.
Michaels is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Vance's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kruger Vance 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!
#R3##CL2#
Vance closes the distance and pushes Michaels back into the cage.
Vance doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Michaels.
Vance digs a right hand into Michaels's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Michaels's gas tank.
Vance makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#KD2#
Vance drops Michaels onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Michaels is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Vance pushes Michaels against the cage. Vance is working some dirty boxing. Vance pushes off with a quick right hook! Michaels goes down! Michaels tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Vance moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kruger Vance!
Kruger Vance decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Emma One
Date: May 15, 2016

#R1#
Vance misses with an uppercut
and Dias cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dias pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vance back to the cage. Dias follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vance has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dias scoring well with a low kick there.
Dias connects with an inside leg kick.
Dias feints and then cracks Vance's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vance down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vance. Dias does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dias misses with a body shot.
Vance unleashes a big counter combination but Dias bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dias tries to land a leg kick but Vance saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias defending well as Vance loads up on a big left hand.
Vance waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dias.
Dias throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Vance avoids the body shot from Dias.
Dias uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vance.
Vance doesn't manage to clinch there - Dias circles away.
Vance throws a nice looking combination but Dias bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dias scores with a one two! Vance had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dias swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dias works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vance cracks Dias with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dias goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dias is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vance.#CUT2#
It looks like Helder Dias has been cut.
Dias throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Dias tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Vance misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dias throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vance is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dias with a body shot.
Dias scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD2#
Vance drops Dias with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dias looks back up at him and smiles so Vance waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Dias is rocked!
Dias looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oh Dias is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vance throws a nice looking combination but Dias bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vance steps in with a hook that catches Dias right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Vance follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Dias looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kruger Vance!
In his post fight interview, Kruger Vance started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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