Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Grunge 58: Seaweed
Date: Aug 08, 2021

#R1#
Vendarra misses with a body kick.
Vendarra takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vendarra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vendarra slips a jab and a cross from Kuzma.
Kuzma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vendarra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vendarra is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuzma with a body shot.
Kuzma stalks Vendarra and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vendarra's face. Vendarra staggers backwards, shaken.
Vendarra slips a jab and a cross from Kuzma. #CL#
Vendarra tries to keep at a distance but Kuzma has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Vendarra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Kuzma misses
enabling Vendarra to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Kyle Kuzma has been cut.
Vendarra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuzma throws a leg kick but Vendarra moved away.
Kuzma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vendarra uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuzma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vendarra swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuzma tries to close the distance and clinch but Vendarra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Kuzma doesn't manage to clinch there - Vendarra circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Kuzma. Those never looked like landing.
Kuzma looks to clinch
and Vendarra counters with a crisp right that sends Kuzma to the canvas! Vendarra follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Vendarra!
A victorious Bob Vendarra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Kyle Kuzma spoke after the fight, saying 'I will back stronger'.

Event: Grunge 50: Nirvana
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1##CL#
Sturmovik clinches with his opponent.
Our sources have told us that Sturmovik has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Sturmovik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vendarra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A short left from Vendarra.
Vendarra is trying to push Sturmovik away but Sturmovik has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Vendarra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vendarra connects with the punch.#CL#
Sturmovik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vendarra, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Vendarra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vendarra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturmovik.
Vendarra misses with a straight right.
Kirov Sturmovik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Sturmovik clinches.
Vendarra wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sturmovik has him pressed against the cage.
Sturmovik prevents Vendarra from breaking the clinch.
Vendarra is trying to break free.#BC2#
Vendarra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sturmovik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sturmovik fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vendarra on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturmovik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vendarra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sturmovik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Vendarra circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vendarra counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sturmovik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vendarra takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC#Vendarra is rocked!
Vendarra misses with a jab to the body
and Sturmovik counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kirov Sturmovik!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kirov Sturmovik thanked KOMBAT KLOTHING for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: C37: Ahma vs. Knox II
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Machida darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Machida scores with a jab to the head.
Vendarra walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Machida checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machida! But no joy.
Crunch! Machida slams his shin into Vendarra's torso.
Machida lands a jab to Vendarra's midsection.
Vendarra is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Machida.
Machida thumps Vendarra with a low kick.
Machida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Machida throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Machida connects with a crisp jab.
Vendarra is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC2#Vendarra is rocked!
Machida drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Vendarra right on the button. Vendarra goes down! Machida follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Machida gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seiryu Machida!
Seiryu Machida decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C29: Khadzhimurad vs. Cardona
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Vendarra gets tackled into the cage by Spartan. Spartan maintains the clinch. #BC#
Vendarra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Vendarra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Despite the aggression on Spartan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vendarra takes a swing at Spartan's ribcage but misses.
Spartan wants to counter the offense by Vendarra and move into the clinch position.
Spartan misses with a combination
letting Vendarra counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Spartan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Spartan is trying to trip Vendarra. He has hold of a leg but Vendarra is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Spartan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Spartan is standing up over Vendarra. Vendarra looks to escape but Spartan dives into side control. #REVR#
Vendarra is letting Spartan control him for a moment.
Vendarra is trying to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Spartan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vendarra to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartan throws a one two combo. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Spartan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spartan lands with a right hand.
Spartan just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Vendarra misses its target.
Spartan looks to land a combination. Vendarra sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#Vendarra is rocked!#TD2#
Spartan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Oh Vendarra is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vendarra tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Spartan manages to move to mount!
Vendarra is working to get back to half guard.
Vendarra seems to have got his legs back now.
Spartan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Spartan wants to take his opponent's back but Vendarra doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Spartan has isolated one of Vendarra's arms. Vendarra looking to fight him off but Spartan twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Furio Spartan!
Our winner, Furio Spartan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CFN12: Mckean vs. Carvalho
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1#
Yaj throws a body punch but Vendarra moves out of range.
Vendarra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yaj. Yaj obviously looking to wear him down.
Vendarra misses with a left hand
and Yaj counters with an inside leg kick.
Yaj scoring well with a low kick there.
Vendarra slips under a jab from Yaj.
Yaj lands a head kick!
Yaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vendarra was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaj.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vendarra throws a counter combo.
Yaj fakes the leg kick and cracks Vendarra in the body.
Yaj with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vendarra to score with a decent uppercut.
Vendarra misses the jab.
Vendarra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
A shot to the body from Yaj misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yaj tries a head kick but it misses.
Vendarra is looking to score with low kicks.
Yaj thows a leg kick but Vendarra checks it
and Vendarra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Yaj has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yaj throws the left hand but Vendarra avoids the punch easily.
Vendarra was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A nice leg kick from Yaj, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vendarra moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yaj.
Vendarra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yaj lands a really nice looking cross but Vendarra seems unphased.
Yaj lands a high kick! #T2#
Yaj connects with a jab.#ROC#Vendarra is rocked!
Vendarra 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.
Vendarra is still on wobbly legs! Can Yaj finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yaj rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vendarra counters with a stiff right hand.
Vendarra seems to have recovered his senses.
Vendarra jabs Yaj right on the nose. Yaj blinks but takes it well.
Vendarra fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vendarra moves away from the strike by Yaj.
Vendarra looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yaj stuns Vendarra with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yaj throws a head kick but Vendarra moves out of range.
Yaj backing away here, and Vendarra unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Yaj avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yaj feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yaj checks a low kick from Vendarra.#T3#
Vendarra moves out of range as Yaj throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Vendarra on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vendarra misses with a lunging right hand
letting Yaj counter with a right hand.
Yaj lands the left hand.
Yaj displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vendarra throws out the jab.
Yaj throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yaj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Vendarra lands.
Vendarra checks a leg kick.
Yaj fakes the leg kick and cracks Vendarra in the body. #T4#
Vendarra avoids the head kick by Yaj.
Vendarra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pat Yaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaj throws a sloppy head kick and Vendarra moves out of range easily.
Vendarra checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vendarra tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vendarra shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yaj connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vendarra drops his hands momentarily and Yaj takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vendarra's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yaj under the eye.
Yaj closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A telegraphed right hand from Vendarra misses the target.
Yaj thinks about countering with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Yaj dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Yaj throws a head kick that misses.
Vendarra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD#
Yaj sends Vendarra crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Yaj is motioning to the referee to let Vendarra up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Yaj throws a head kick that misses
letting Vendarra counter with a right hand. #KD2#
Vendarra cracks Yaj with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Yaj looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vendarra finish him? #ROC2#Yaj is rocked!
Vendarra has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Yaj connects with an inside leg kick.
Vendarra is looking to slow Yaj down with leg kicks.
Vendarra avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vendarra keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Vendarra might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Yaj has got the better of the exchanges.
Yaj slips under a jab from Vendarra.#T1#
Yaj throws a low kick, looking for Vendarra's leg but Vendarra calmly moves out of range.
Vendarra counters with a body kick.
Yaj tries to land a front kick but Vendarra steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yaj backing away here, and Vendarra unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Yaj 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yaj throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vendarra appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yaj is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vendarra can do to turn this around?
Vendarra scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yaj throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vendarra counters with an inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Vendarra finds it's target.
Oh Yaj is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Vendarra lands a big uppercut and Yaj crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Yaj looks OK. Vendarra waves Yaj back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Vendarra avoids the head kick by Yaj.
Yaj attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yaj seems to have got his legs back now.
Vendarra throws a series of punches but Yaj avoids them all with ease.
Yaj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Yaj backs off Vendarra throws a huge counter combo but Yaj manages to avoid it all.
Yaj throws a head kick but Vendarra moves out of range.
Vendarra throws a jab but it's blocked by Yaj.
Vendarra misses with a body shot.
Yaj throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yaj throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Yaj buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yaj throws a leg kick
and Vendarra counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vendarra misses with an uppercut
and Yaj counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yaj misses with a right hand
and Vendarra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yaj throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yaj takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vendarra throws a right hand that Yaj ducks under and follows up with a left that Yaj also avoids with ease.
Yaj throws a push kick but Vendarra slaps the foot to one side.
Yaj moves out of range as Vendarra strikes.#T4#
Yaj takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yaj lands a head kick. Vendarra smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vendarra punishes Yaj's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj slips a straight right by Vendarra.
Vendarra with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Vendarra is just out of range.
Vendarra lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yaj slips under a jab from Vendarra.
Vendarra misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Vendarra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Vendarra pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yaj feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Yaj misses its intended target.
A low kick lands for Yaj.
Yaj throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yaj fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vendarra is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vendarra checks a leg kick.
Yaj misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yaj lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vendarra has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vendarra and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice uppercut there from Yaj.
Yaj lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Yaj misses with a left hand
and Vendarra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vendarra digs a good hook to Yaj's body.
Vendarra will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vendarra blocks a head kick by Yaj.
A little jabbing left from Vendarra on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pat Yaj is winning the standup battle so far.
Yaj swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vendarra counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vendarra's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by Vendarra.
A head kick misses from Yaj.
Vendarra just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yaj defending well as Vendarra loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Yaj moves away from the strike by Vendarra.
A big right from Vendarra misses.
Yaj thinks about countering with a head kick.
A jab from Yaj misses.
Vendarra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yaj counters with a body kick that stops Vendarra in his tracks momentarily.
Yaj lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vendarra takes a step back to recover.
The fighters circling - Vendarra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yaj misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vendarra. Yaj does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yaj takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Vendarra blocks a head kick by Yaj.
Yaj tries a head kick but it misses.
Yaj misses with a hook. Vendarra ducked under it nicely.
Yaj throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yaj has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Yaj throws a solid leg kick but Vendarra takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yaj.
Yaj lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crunch! Yaj slams his shin into Vendarra's torso.
Vendarra misses with a low kick.
Yaj takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Yaj scoring well with a low kick there.
Yaj throws a head kick that misses.
Yaj throws a poor cross that misses
and Vendarra counters with a low kick, right behind Yaj 's knee.
Yaj misses with a body kick.
Vendarra throws a body punch but Yaj moves out of range.
Vendarra moves away from the strike by Yaj.
Yaj looks to throw a body kick
and Vendarra counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaj tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vendarra is able to avoid easily.
Yaj scores with a punch to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Yaj showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yaj has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Yaj!
An out of breath Pat Yaj thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFN10: Carvalho vs. Conway
Date: Jan 24, 2021

#R1#
Vendarra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vendarra wants it to stay on the feet.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt
and Vendarra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Ricardo Cruz has been cut.
Vendarra looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Vendarra tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vendarra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Vendarra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Vendarra circles away easily
and Vendarra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Vendarra manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cruz shoots and misses
and Vendarra counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cruz dives in and grabs Vendarra's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vendarra pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vendarra sprawls well. Vendarra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Vendarra misses with a left hand #TD#
so Cruz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vendarra wants to stand up but Cruz is controlling him.
Cruz forces his way into half guard.
Cruz wants to control but Vendarra is keeping him busy.
Vendarra is trying to stand back up but Cruz is controlling him
We've been hearing that Cruz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cruz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vendarra knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vendarra keeps working.
Vendarra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cruz working over Vendarra with some ground and pound. Vendarra looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Vendarra holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Vendarra is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
Cruz stalling.
Vendarra is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz is stalling here. Vendarra is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cruz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vendarra has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cruz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vendarra's best efforts.
Vendarra tries to pass to full mount but Cruz defends it.
Vendarra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cruz trying to control here.
Vendarra wants to pass to mount but Cruz is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Vendarra is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Vendarra wants to stand up but Cruz has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vendarra is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cruz is not content to let Vendarra control the position.
Cruz tries to roll over but Vendarra keeps him under control.
Vendarra tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cruz controls his leg. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Vendarra not doing much here.
Vendarra is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #SUB#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Cruz is staying active underneath Vendarra, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vendarra's guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vendarra wants to stand and escape but Cruz is having none of it.
Vendarra looking for a sweep. Not yet Vendarra, not yet.
Cruz pushes down on Vendarra's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bob Vendarra will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Cruz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cruz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vendarra is fending him off so far but Cruz persists. Nope, Vendarra circles away and we're back to standing.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vendarra avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vendarra swivels and escapes.
Ricardo Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vendarra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cruz fails with the takedown.#T1#
Vendarra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vendarra thows a leg kick but Cruz checks it #TD#
and Cruz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cruz.
Vendarra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz stops Vendarra from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz trying to control but Vendarra is working from the bottom.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vendarra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vendarra looking for a sweep. Not yet Vendarra, not yet. #SUB#
Cruz has gone for a leg lock! Vendarra slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cruz's guard.#REVB##T2##SUB#
Vendarra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cruz is trying to keep Vendarra in close.
Vendarra is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vendarra gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vendarra wanted to stand there but Cruz had control of the position.
Vendarra must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vendarra wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Vendarra slips nicely into half guard.
Cruz trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Vendarra wants to free his trapped foot but Cruz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cruz trying to control from the bottom.
Cruz is pressing down on Vendarra's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vendarra is looking to stand up but Cruz won't let him. #SUB#
Vendarra got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vendarra has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Cruz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vendarra uses it to pass to side control.
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vendarra trying to control the position but Cruz is working away.
Vendarra controls the position.
Cruz is looking to regain half guard here but Vendarra keeps moving and retains side control.
Vendarra trying to control the position but Cruz is working away.
Cruz tries to bench press Vendarra off him but Vendarra keeps the position. #T4#
Vendarra moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Vendarra tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here.
Cruz manages to get back to half guard.
Vendarra uses his free foot to push down on Cruz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cruz.
Vendarra mounts Cruz! Really nice guard pass there!
Vendarra takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vendarra pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Cruz is desperately trying to improve his position but Vendarra has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Vendarra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Cruz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cruz tries for a takedown but Vendarra circles away easily
and Vendarra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruz shoots and misses
and Vendarra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vendarra lands with a straight right. Cruz didn't see that one coming.
Cruz shoots and misses
and Vendarra counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Cruz is rocked!#CUT2#Ricardo Cruz's cut is getting worse.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Vendarra.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vendarra lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vendarra throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vendarra stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruz. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz.
Cruz shoots and misses
and Vendarra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Vendarra to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body kick there by Vendarra.
Cruz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cruz moves out of range as Vendarra throws a body kick.
Vendarra has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#KD2#
Vendarra cracks Cruz with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cruz looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vendarra finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vendarra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vendarra's waist but Vendarra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side. #T2#
Vendarra drops Cruz with a huge uppercut! Cruz drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Vendarra is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Vendarra!
Our winner, Bob Vendarra, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CFN7: Severini vs. Carvalho
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1##CL#
McCockiner gets a clinch.
Vendarra is looking to break free of the clinch but McCockiner has double underhooks.
Knees to the body from McCockiner. #BC2#
Vendarra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McCockiner is leaning against Vendarra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
McCockiner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vendarra 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.
McCockiner lands a jab to the head.
McCockiner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vendarra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Vendarra gets tackled into the cage by McCockiner. McCockiner maintains the clinch.
McCockiner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vendarra lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vendarra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McCockiner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vendarra has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McCockiner with a knee to the head.
A short right from McCockiner.
Vendarra misses with the head strike.
McCockiner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vendarra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vendarra has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vendarra is trying to break the clinch but McCockiner has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
McCockiner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCockiner misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCockiner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vendarra or not.
McCockiner lands a hook that snaps the head of Vendarra backwards.
McCockiner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCockiner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vendarra looks winded!
McCockiner prevents Vendarra from breaking the clinch.
McCockiner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vendarra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McCockiner keeps control of Vendarra as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by McCockiner.
McCockiner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCockiner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCockiner.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCockiner.
McCockiner taking a breather.
McCockiner tries a knee to the head but Vendarra blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCockiner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vendarra avoiding damage as McCockiner throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Vendarra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vendarra takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCockiner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCockiner is looking to clinch but Vendarra is avoiding it. #CL#
McCockiner moves into the clinch.
McCockiner looking to throw knees to the head but Vendarra is blocking nicely.
McCockiner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vendarra backwards. #BC2#
Vendarra breaks the clinch.
McCockiner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from McCockiner tenderised Vendarra's leg. Vendarra is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCockiner throws out a leg kick but Vendarra moves out of range and McCockiner only half commits.
Vendarra appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
McCockiner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vendarra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCockiner thumps Vendarra with a low kick.
McCockiner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCockiner misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCockiner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vendarra takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McCockiner scores with a body shot.
McCockiner checks a low kick from Vendarra.
Vendarra moves out of range as McCockiner throws a body kick.
McCockiner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCockiner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCockiner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
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 shot lands for McCockiner.
McCockiner wants to clinch.
Vendarra looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good leg kick by McCockiner.
McCockiner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vendarra.
McCockiner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCockiner. Vendarra does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCockiner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vendarra throws a body kick that misses
and McCockiner counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barry McCockiner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##KD#
McCockiner lands a big head kick that sends Vendarra tumbling to the mat! McCockiner takes a step backwards and waves Vendarra back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Vendarra is rocked!
McCockiner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vendarra can do to turn this around?#CL#
McCockiner drives through and clinches with Vendarra against the cage.
Vendarra is still on wobbly legs! Can McCockiner finish him?
McCockiner throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCockiner lands with a short shot to the head.
Vendarra is trying to push McCockiner away but McCockiner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Vendarra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCockiner drops Vendarra with a huge uppercut! Vendarra drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. McCockiner is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry McCockiner!
After winning the bout, Barry McCockiner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Fuck you chelios
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1##CL#
Parmesan instigates a clinch.
Vendarra tries to break the clinch but Parmesan is controlling the position.
Vendarra is trying to break the clinch but Parmesan has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Vendarra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parmesan misses with a body shot
and Vendarra counters with a straight right hand.
Parmesan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vendarra under the eye.
A jab from Vendarra does it's job there.
Vendarra walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vendarra slips under a jab.
Vendarra throws a good cross that connects.
Parmesan throws a leg kick that misses.
Parmesan wants to clinch.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Parmesan there.
Parmesan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vendarra in his tracks.
Parmesan dips to his left and cracks Vendarra with an uppercut!
Parmesan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vendarra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parmesan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vendarra doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vendarra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Parmesan misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Vendarra on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Parmesan. That's going to slow Vendarra down.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vendarra 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.
Vendarra checks a leg kick.#TD#
Parmesan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Parmesan lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vendarra wants to get back to his feet but Parmesan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Parmesan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vendarra is looking to stand up but Parmesan isn't so interested in that idea.
Vendarra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Parmesan won't allow Vendarra to sweep him here.
Vendarra wants to stand up but Parmesan is controlling him. #T3#
Parmesan chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Vendarra has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Parmesan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Vendarra.
Parmesan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Parmesan looks up at the clock and then as Vendarra takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Parmesan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Vendarra gets back to half guard.
Vendarra is looking for a sweep. Parmesan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vendarra trying to hold on to Parmesan's head to control him but Parmesan postures up. #SUB#
Parmesan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Parmesan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vendarra has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Parmesan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vendarra gets back to full guard.
Vendarra is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Parmesan trying to control the position from guard on top but Vendarra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vendarra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Parmesan working some strikes from top position.
Vendarra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vendarra is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Parmesan is controlling him.
Vendarra pulls Parmesan in close to his closed guard and prevents Parmesan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Parmesan won't allow Vendarra to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gene Parmesan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Parmesan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Parmesan throws a lazy uppercut
and Vendarra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vendarra has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Parmesan shoots in and bounces Vendarra off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Parmesan 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.
Parmesan scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vendarra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vendarra is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vendarra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vendarra is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Parmesan is controlling him.
Parmesan landing with the ground and pound.
Parmesan is standing up over Vendarra. Vendarra looks to escape but Parmesan dives into side control. #T1#
Parmesan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Parmesan working the head and body with strikes.
Parmesan working the body and head with strikes. #ROC#Vendarra is rocked!
A big shot lands for Parmesan! That's hurt Vendarra! Will he recover? Parmesan fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gene Parmesan!
A very excited looking Gene Parmesan 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.

Event: I'm sweet enough
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heikkinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Vendarra misses with a looping right.
Vendarra just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Vendarra misses
and Heikkinen counters with a series of strikes. Vendarra will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vendarra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vendarra circles away quickly and effectively.
Vendarra thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heikkinen throws a series of punches but Vendarra avoids them all with ease.
Vendarra 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.
Heikkinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Vendarra throws a wild body kick that Heikkinen sees coming a mile off.
Heikkinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vendarra ducks right into an uppercut from Heikkinen.
Vendarra works Heikkinen's body with a nice hook.
Heikkinen moves out of range as Vendarra throws a body kick.
Heikkinen misses with a looping right.
Vendarra throwing a counter right hand but Heikkinen manages to avoid it.
Vendarra misses with a lunging right hand
and Heikkinen counters with a nice body shot.
Heikkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vendarra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good shot there by Heikkinen.
Vendarra moves out of range of the body kick from Heikkinen. #T2#
Vendarra throws out a loose jab but Heikkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vendarra's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Heikkinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vendarra scrambles back to his feet.
Vendarra throws a jab when Heikkinen was well out of range.
Vendarra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heikkinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vendarra misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Heikkinen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vendarra's guard.
Heikkinen stops Vendarra from standing up.
Heikkinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vendarra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Heikkinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vendarra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Heikkinen stops Vendarra from standing up.
Heikkinen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Heikkinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vendarra wants to stand but Heikkinen is controlling the position.
Vendarra wants to sweep but no luck.
Vendarra is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Heikkinen is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heikkinen lands a couple of elbows.
Vendarra is looking to sweep but instead, Heikkinen has passed into half guard.
Heikkinen slips a nice elbow through Vendarra's hands, connecting with Vendarra's forehead.#T4#
Heikkinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vendarra is looking for a sweep. Heikkinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vendarra is looking to escape.
Heikkinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Heikkinen slips a nice elbow through Vendarra's hands, connecting with Vendarra's forehead.
Heikkinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vendarra keeps working.
Heikkinen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Heikkinen winds up and cracks Vendarra with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heikkinen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juho Heikkinen dominated that round.
That's time! Vendarra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Heikkinen is looking to clinch.
Vendarra throws a lazy uppercut
and Heikkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Vendarra misses with a hook
and Heikkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vendarra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Heikkinen lands a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Vendarra.
Heikkinen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heikkinen goes for a double leg but Vendarra avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vendarra continues to drive forward.
Vendarra lands a nice leg kick that just misses Heikkinen's sensitive parts.
Heikkinen throws a head kick that misses #KD#
and Vendarra counters with a nice right hand that sends Heikkinen toppling to the canvas! Heikkinen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Vendarra finish him?!#ROC#Heikkinen is rocked!#T1#
Heikkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heikkinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Vendarra finish him?
Heikkinen is looking to land body kicks.
Heikkinen moves to clinch but Vendarra breaks away
and Vendarra counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Heikkinen out cold! What a finish! Vendarra is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Vendarra!
An out of breath Bob Vendarra thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: D is silent
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vendarra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pyke throws a head kick that misses
and Vendarra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Magnus Pyke has been cut.
Pyke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vendarra as he jumps to the side.
Vendarra half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vendarra throws a nice looking combination but Pyke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pyke with a nice cross.
Pyke misses with a head kick.
Vendarra looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Pyke misses with a double jab
and Vendarra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyke throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pyke.
Vendarra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pyke.#T1#
Vendarra tries to land a body kick
and Vendarra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vendarra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Pyke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vendarra is trying to defend but Pyke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Pyke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vendarra is looking for a sweep. Pyke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vendarra wants to control but Pyke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vendarra is trying to stand back up but Pyke is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pyke is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Pyke trying to pass the guard but Vendarra defending well.
Pyke keeps trying to improve his position.
Vendarra definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vendarra wants to improve his position but Pyke is controlling well.
Vendarra is working hard here to advance position.
Vendarra keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Vendarra is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Vendarra is in trouble now - Pyke has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Pyke wants to finish this one by submission but Vendarra is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pyke.
Pyke trying to control but Vendarra is having none of it.
Vendarra is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pyke controlling the pace for now.
Vendarra tries to lock up and control but Pyke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Vendarra is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Vendarra is trying desperately to improve position.
Vendarra regains half guard.
Pyke controlling the pace.
Vendarra is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pyke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pyke's back!
Vendarra controlling from the back.
Pyke is in bad spot here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vendarra trying to control.
Pyke tries to escape but Vendarra has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Magnus Pyke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Magnus Pyke'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#
Vendarra tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pyke scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Pyke moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Pyke jumps guard and drags Vendarra to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vendarra stays in close to Pyke's body and controls the position.
Vendarra wants to control from the top but Pyke keeps moving.
Pyke is trying to keep Vendarra in close.
Vendarra controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vendarra has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pyke is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SUB2#
Pyke is looking for a triangle but Vendarra pushes his legs off easily.
Vendarra being controlled here momentarily.
Pyke is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vendarra has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vendarra wanted to stand there but Pyke had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magnus Pyke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Pyke takes the fight into the clinch.
Vendarra is trying to push Pyke away but Pyke has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Vendarra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vendarra throws a wild body kick that Pyke sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Pyke throws a big shot that misses.
Vendarra lands with a cross.
Bob Vendarra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pyke misses with an uppercut
and Vendarra counters with a good low kick that Pyke was not able to check.
Pyke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vendarra.
Vendarra fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pyke.
Pyke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vendarra manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Vendarra misses the target.
Pyke misses with a low kick as Vendarra jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Vendarra misses the target.
Pyke closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vendarra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Pyke gets a double leg takedown into Vendarra's guard.#T3#
Vendarra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pyke postures up.
Vendarra looking for a sweep. Not yet Vendarra, not yet.
Pyke wants to pass the guard but Vendarra is keeping the position.
Pyke preventing the sweep.
Vendarra working a defensive guard here.
Pyke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vendarra is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pyke wants to control from the top but Vendarra keeps moving.
Vendarra is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pyke wants to control from the top but Vendarra keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vendarra takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vendarra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vendarra throwing a counter right hand but Pyke manages to avoid it.
Pyke throws a sloppy body shot
and Vendarra counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Pyke moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pyke.
Vendarra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Vendarra breaks from the clinch.
Vendarra on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Pyke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Magnus Pyke's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Pyke ducks under a wild hook from Vendarra.#CL2#
Pyke clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Vendarra manages to break the clinch.
Pyke doesn't manage to clinch there - Vendarra circles away.
Vendarra is looking to counter punch.
Pyke wants to clinch.
Vendarra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pyke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Pyke manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vendarra on his heels. He'll look to pass Vendarra's guard now, I'm sure.
Vendarra trying to keep a closed guard but Pyke is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Pyke passes Vendarra's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vendarra is staying active underneath Pyke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pyke stops Vendarra from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Pyke is trying to work for a kimura but Vendarra is defending well.
Vendarra is staying active underneath Pyke, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #ES#
Vendarra has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Pyke is on him like a limpet, forcing Vendarra back against the cage.
Pyke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vendarra pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pyke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pyke - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pyke tries to pull guard but Vendarra forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bob Vendarra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnus Pyke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##TD2#
Pyke ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pyke no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pyke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vendarra trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pyke's guard.
Pyke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vendarra throws a big elbow that misses.
Vendarra wants to stand but Pyke has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pyke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vendarra's waist but Vendarra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pyke off to one side.
Bob Vendarra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Pyke.
Pyke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Pyke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vendarra throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pyke avoids it.
Vendarra throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Pyke counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pyke.
Vendarra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pyke backwards.
Vendarra is trying to push Pyke away but Pyke has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vendarra is looking to break free of the clinch but Pyke has double underhooks.
Vendarra wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vendarra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pyke wants a takedown.
Pyke misses with a punch on the inside.
Vendarra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pyke working aggressively here.
Pyke is leaning against Vendarra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vendarra.
Pyke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pyke. #T4#
Pyke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vendarra pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vendarra wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Vendarra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vendarra swats away the attempt to clinch by Pyke.
Vendarra takes a swing at Pyke's ribcage but misses.
Pyke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vendarra throws out the jab.
Pyke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vendarra's waist but Vendarra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pyke off to one side.
Pyke avoids the body shot from Vendarra.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pyke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vendarra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pyke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vendarra swats him away and circles back towards the center.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Vendarra showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pyke has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Magnus Pyke!
Magnus Pyke bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: It's a live!
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishimura misses with a leg kick
and Vendarra counters with a nice uppercut.
Vendarra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ishimura.
Vendarra lands with a shot to the body. #KD#
Vendarra cracks Ishimura with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ishimura looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vendarra finish him? #ROC#Ishimura is rocked!
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!
Vendarra circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vendarra counters with a big left hand that crumples Ishimura! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Vendarra!
An out of breath Bob Vendarra thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Kosuke Ishimura had this to say: 'Oh...'.

Event: Do not talk about fight club
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vendarra.
Vendarra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xafan Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vendarra takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kong scoring well with a low kick there.
Vendarra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kong blocks a jab.
Vendarra throws a lazy uppercut
and Kong counters with a good low kick that Vendarra was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vendarra connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Vendarra misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Kong. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Kong slips under a jab.#T1#
Kong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vendarra moves out of range of the body kick.
Vendarra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vendarra throws out a loose jab but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong throws a hook to the side of Vendarra's head but Vendarra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vendarra looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Both fighters circling a little - Kong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vendarra fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kong.
Kong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vendarra.#T2#
Kong misses with a kick to the body.
Vendarra avoids the body shot from Kong.
A quick step to the side and Vendarra tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vendarra feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kong throws a leg kick but Vendarra moved away.
Kong slips under a jab from Vendarra.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kong.
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!
Vendarra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kong misses with the body kick
enabling Vendarra to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Kong throws a lazy uppercut
and Vendarra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Vendarra finds it's way through Kong's defenses.
Kong throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from Vendarra misses.
Vendarra throws a head kick that misses
and Kong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vendarra's knee momentarily.
Kong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vendarra tries to work over Kong's front leg with a kick but Kong checks it.
Vendarra is looking to score with low kicks.
Kong scores with a push kick.#T4#
Kong moves away from the strike by Vendarra.
Kong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kong cracks Vendarra with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vendarra walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong cracks Vendarra on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Vendarra falls backwards against the cage. Kong follows up with more strikes that drop Vendarra to his knees. Kong keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Vendarra! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xafan Kong!
Xafan Kong 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: may the force be with you
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Germano looks to land a combination but Vendarra avoids it well.
Vendarra is looking to counter punch.
Germano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Vendarra. Those never looked like landing.
Germano with the counter takedown but Vendarra avoids it easily.
Vendarra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Germano.
Germano throws a right and a left that Vendarra avoids nicely.
Germano shoots in for a double leg but Vendarra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Vendarra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Germano just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vendarra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Vendarra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Germano ducks under a wild hook from Vendarra.
Germano moves out of range as Vendarra strikes.#T1#
Vendarra throws a low kick but it's checked well by Germano.
Germano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Germano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vendarra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
Bob Vendarra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rui Rodrigo Germano.
Vendarra throws a body punch but Germano moves out of range.
Germano feints the counter takedown.
Germano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vendarra moves away from the strike by Germano.
An attempted straight right counter from Vendarra misses the target.
Germano stuns Vendarra with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Germano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Germano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vendarra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rui Rodrigo Germano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Germano goes for a double leg but Vendarra avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vendarra continues to drive forward.
Germano throws out a loose jab but Vendarra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vendarra misses with a hook.
Germano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vendarra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vendarra throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Germano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vendarra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Germano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Germano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Germano. Vendarra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bob Vendarra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Germano connects with a body shot that sends Vendarra's belly button to the back.#T3#
Germano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vendarra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Germano scores with a nice right hand.
Germano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vendarra.
Vendarra misses with a double jab.
Germano slips a jab from Vendarra.
Germano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Germano throws an overhand right that lands on Vendarra's shoulder, as Vendarra tries to avoid the shot.
Vendarra misses with a wild body shot.
Germano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Germano lands a right hook to the body.
Germano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vendarra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Germano does no damage.
Vendarra is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Vendarra is predictable there #TD2#
and Germano counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vendarra!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vendarra is not content to let Germano control the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Germano controlling the position.
Vendarra is trying to control Germano's posture but Germano avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rui Rodrigo Germano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano'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#
Germano misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Germano misses with an uppercut.
Germano misses with a body shot.
Germano lands with a cross.
Vendarra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Vendarra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vendarra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Germano.
Vendarra throws a quick counter head kick but Germano was just out of range.
Vendarra lands a nice looking kick to the body. Germano takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vendarra tests Germano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vendarra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Germano.#T1#
Vendarra ducks right into an uppercut from Germano.
Germano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Germano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Germano takes a swing at Vendarra's ribcage but misses.
Germano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vendarra is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vendarra finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Germano throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vendarra counters with a straight right hand.
Germano lands a nice shot to the body.
Vendarra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Germano. #T2#
Germano misses with an uppercut.
Germano swings for the body but Vendarra moves out of range.
Vendarra tried to counter with a leg kick but Germano avoided it.
Germano fails with a takedown attempt.
Germano scores with a jab. Vendarra acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vendarra throws a leg kick but Germano moved away.
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!
Germano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Vendarra counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut even more.
Germano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Germano moves forwards but Vendarra connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#Germano is rocked!
Germano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Germano. Vendarra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vendarra is looking to counter punch.
Germano slips a jab from Vendarra.
Germano tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Germano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vendarra works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from Vendarra.
Germano feints the counter takedown.
Germano slips under a jab.#T4#
The fighters circling - Vendarra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Germano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Vendarra.
Sloppy strikes from Germano. Those never looked like landing.
Vendarra appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Germano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vendarra's waist but Vendarra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Germano off to one side.
A quick step to the side and Vendarra tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Germano shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vendarra napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vendarra wants to get back to his feet.
Germano throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Vendarra works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
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 Bob Vendarra will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Germano throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Vendarra to counter with a crisp jab.
Germano misses with a hook.
Vendarra moves out of range as Germano strikes.
Vendarra moves away from the strike by Germano.
Germano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vendarra swivels and escapes.
Germano tries to bum rush Vendarra with a series of wild strikes but Vendarra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano throws a hook to the side of Vendarra's head but Vendarra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vendarra appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vendarra slips under a jab from Germano.
Vendarra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Germano manages to avoid it.#T1#
Germano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vendarra.
Rui Rodrigo Germano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Germano misses with a body shot.
Donk. Vendarra catches Germano right on the button with a cross.#CUT#The cut above Rui Rodrigo Germano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Germano throws a series of punches but Vendarra avoids them all with ease.
Germano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Germano avoids the head kick by Vendarra.
Vendarra takes one on the button.
Germano misses with a right hand
and Vendarra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vendarra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Germano. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Germano. Vendarra does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Vendarra misses its target.
Vendarra looks to throw the jab but Germano is out of range.
Vendarra looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vendarra looks to land a left hand but Germano moved out of range nicely.
Vendarra is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Germano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Germano throws a body punch but Vendarra moves out of range.
Vendarra chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vendarra pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Germano misses with a hook
and Vendarra counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vendarra is looking to land body kicks.
Germano throws out a loose jab but Vendarra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Germano misses with a right hand
and Vendarra counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Germano throws a body punch but Vendarra moves out of range.
Vendarra slips under a jab.
Vendarra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vendarra. That's going to slow Germano down. #T4#
Vendarra swings for the body but Germano moves out of range.
Germano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vendarra moves out of range as Germano strikes.
Germano throws a nice looking combination but Vendarra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Germano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Germano shoots in but no luck this time.
Germano looks to land a left hand but Vendarra moved out of range nicely.
Vendarra swings for the body but Germano moves out of range.
Germano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vendarra misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Vendarra showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vendarra 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Vendarra!
Our winner, Bob Vendarra, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PF20 Umm v Kawamata
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe throws a leg kick but Vendarra sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vendarra is looking to counter with a body kick.
Joe misses with an uppercut
and Joe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joe tries for a takedown but Vendarra sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Joe fails to land the takedown.
Vendarra appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Joe misses with a body shot.
Vendarra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Vendarra.
Vendarra motions for Joe to come forward. Vendarra throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vendarra counters with a stiff right hand.
Bob Vendarra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glass Joe.
Vendarra throws a series of punches but Joe avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Joe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Joe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB2#
Joe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vendarra is looking to reverse the position.
Vendarra wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Joe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vendarra, who protects the arm well.
Vendarra tries to bench press Joe off him but Joe keeps the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vendarra is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Vendarra keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vendarra tries to buck Joe off but he can't manage it.
Joe connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Joe connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Joe looking to control but Vendarra is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vendarra wants to control but Joe is having none of it.
Vendarra is trying to stand up.#T3#
Joe lands a big elbow.
Vendarra is trying to stand.
Vendarra is trying desperately to improve position.
Vendarra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Joe jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Vendarra manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Vendarra is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Vendarra takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T4#
Joe wants to control but Vendarra is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Joe stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Joe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vendarra wants to control but Joe postures up.#SUB2#
Joe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vendarra is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glass Joe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Joe goes for a double leg but Vendarra avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vendarra continues to drive forward.
Vendarra checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Vendarra tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joe darts in looking for a takedown but Vendarra gets double underhooks and turns Joe into the cage.
Vendarra feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Joe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vendarra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Glass Joe has been cut.
Bob Vendarra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glass Joe.
Joe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vendarra counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Joe is rocked!
Vendarra drops Joe with a naaaaasty hook - Joe is in real trouble here! Vendarra dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Vendarra!
A victorious Bob Vendarra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Dominance X
Date: May 12, 2020

#R1#
Vendarra takes one to the side of the head.
McCockiner connects with an inside leg kick.
McCockiner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCockiner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vendarra under the eye.
Vendarra misses with a body punch
enabling McCockiner to counter with a crisp jab.
McCockiner swings widly with a right hand
and Vendarra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCockiner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vendarra throws the left hand but McCockiner avoids the punch easily.
Vendarra loads up on a big right hand but McCockiner slips the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCockiner.
Vendarra takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
McCockiner lands a nice looking body shot.
Vendarra looks winded!
McCockiner throws a good cross that connects.
McCockiner throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCockiner looks to score with a jab to the body but Vendarra is just out of range.
McCockiner just misses with a punch to the body.
McCockiner throws a shot to the body.
Vendarra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vendarra delivers a nice body kick.
Vendarra takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCockiner checks a leg kick.#T2#
McCockiner misses the shot to the body.
McCockiner connects with an inside leg kick.
McCockiner scores with a leg kick.
Vendarra throws a body punch but McCockiner moves out of range.
McCockiner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vendarra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCockiner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vendarra sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McCockiner thuds a left hand into Vendarra's body.
McCockiner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCockiner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vendarra stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Vendarra tries to move into range but McCockiner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCockiner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vendarra stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCockiner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vendarra manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from McCockiner finds it's target.
McCockiner scores with a body shot.
Vendarra takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#
Vendarra is rocked!
McCockiner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vendarra is still on wobbly legs! Can McCockiner finish him?
McCockiner lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vendarra takes a step back to recover.
Crack! A monster head kick from McCockiner and Vendarra falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by McCockiner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Barry McCockiner!
Barry McCockiner thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WPFA XIX: Merel vs Trumpet 2
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Wyadd gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wyadd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wyadd misses with a takedown attempt
and Vendarra counters with a nice uppercut.
Wyadd dives in for a single leg takedown but Vendarra sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bob Vendarra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Wyadd.#TD2#
Wyadd drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vendarra keeping moving, preventing Wyadd from controlling successfully.
Wyadd throws a strike but Vendarra rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Vendarra would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vendarra controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vendarra trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wyadd's guard.#SUB2#
Wyadd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vendarra can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Vendarra looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Wyadd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Wyadd working for a triangle but Vendarra defends it easily.
Vendarra is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Vendarra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vendarra trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wyadd's guard.#T2#
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.
Vendarra trying to control but Wyadd is working from the bottom.
Wyadd controls Vendarra momentarily but Vendarra frees himself. #SUB2#
Vendarra avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Vendarra avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Wyadd is looking for a triangle but Vendarra pushes his legs off easily.
Vendarra is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vendarra trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wyadd's guard.#SUB2#
Wyadd has an active guard here but Vendarra has managed to pass into half guard. #T3#
Wyadd tries to roll over but Vendarra keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Wyadd actively working from the bottom here.
Vendarra is looking to advance position but Wyadd won't allow it.
Vendarra trying to control from half guard but Wyadd is working away.
Vendarra wants to free his trapped foot but Wyadd is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wyadd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Wyadd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vendarra can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vendarra sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Wyadd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wyadd controls Vendarra momentarily but Vendarra frees himself.
Vendarra has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vendarra has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wyadd is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Wyadd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vendarra defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vendarra is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Vendarra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 Bob Vendarra will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Vendarra misses the target.
Vendarra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wyadd.
Vendarra swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wyadd shoots in looking for a takedown but Vendarra manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wyadd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wyadd goes for a double leg but Vendarra avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vendarra continues to drive forward.
Bob Vendarra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Wyadd.
Wyadd slips under a jab.
Vendarra lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wyadd slips under a jab from Vendarra.#TD2#
Wyadd shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vendarra is trying to defend but Wyadd finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Danny Wyadd has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vendarra wants to improve his position but Wyadd is controlling well.
Vendarra wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Wyadd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vendarra does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wyadd stops Vendarra from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vendarra manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wyadd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wyadd prevents Vendarra from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Wyadd is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wyadd passes Vendarra's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vendarra is looking for a sweep. Wyadd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Wyadd seems to be working for a kimura but Vendarra defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Vendarra is trying to stand back up but Wyadd is controlling him #SUB2#
Wyadd wants to work for an arm triangle but Vendarra is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vendarra is not content to let Wyadd control the position.
Vendarra is trying to stand back up but Wyadd is controlling him
Wyadd drops an elbow to the side of Vendarra's head. #SUB2#
Wyadd is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vendarra is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Vendarra is defending against the submission attempts here by Wyadd.
Wyadd prevents Vendarra from standing back up. #T3##SUB2#
Wyadd looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Vendarra is defending against the submission attempts here by Wyadd. #SUB2#
Wyadd is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vendarra pushes Wyadd off looking to stand but Wyadd dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Wyadd is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wyadd looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vendarra with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wyadd stops Vendarra from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Wyadd is looking for a kimura here.
Vendarra tries to roll over but Wyadd keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vendarra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wyadd is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Wyadd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Wyadd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vendarra's waist but Vendarra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wyadd off to one side.
Vendarra throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Wyadd closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wyadd lands in his opponent's guard.
Vendarra wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Wyadd decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wyadd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vendarra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vendarra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vendarra jabs at Wyadd's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyadd fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Vendarra tries to land a leg kick but Wyadd saw it coming and moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Wyadd misses.
Wyadd tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vendarra defends well and Wyadd ends up having to push Vendarra into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bob Vendarra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Wyadd.
Wyadd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vendarra as he jumps to the side.
Bob Vendarra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wyadd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vendarra's waist but Vendarra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wyadd off to one side.
Wyadd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wyadd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wyadd gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vendarra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vendarra throws the left hand but Wyadd avoids the punch easily.
Wyadd shoots and misses
and Vendarra counters with a three punch combo that has Wyadd backing up. Wyadd nods at Vendarra to acknowledge the strikes.
Bob Vendarra is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Wyadd shoots in looking for a takedown but Vendarra manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wyadd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vendarra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Wyadd closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vendarra tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wyadd wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vendarra is trying to control Wyadd's posture but Wyadd avoids it.
Vendarra wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Vendarra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vendarra manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wyadd's best efforts.
Vendarra tries to kick Wyadd off but Wyadd keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Wyadd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vendarra has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wyadd trying to mount his opponent but Vendarra defends it. #T3#
Vendarra is trying to stand up here but Wyadd is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vendarra is refusing to be controlled, as Wyadd sits in half guard.
Vendarra wants to improve his position but Wyadd is controlling well.
Vendarra tries to kick Wyadd off but Wyadd keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Wyadd is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Vendarra is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Danny Wyadd!
A victorious Danny Wyadd thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Dominance IX
Date: Apr 14, 2020

#R1#
Santaban throws a right hand that Vendarra ducks under and follows up with a left that Vendarra also avoids with ease.
Vendarra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Santaban throws a low kick, looking for Vendarra's leg but Vendarra calmly moves out of range.
Vendarra throws out a counter right but Santaban avoids it with no problem.
Santaban tries to clinch but Vendarra moves away
and Vendarra counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Santaban lands a left and a right that sends Vendarra crashing to the canvas! Santaban dives into mount looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santaban controlling the position easily from mount.
Santaban definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vendarra working to try and regain half guard.
Santaban controlling from the full mount.
Santaban really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Vendarra tries to lock up and control but Santaban gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Santaban controlling from the full mount.
Vendarra is desperately trying to improve his position but Santaban has a good base and remains in mount.
Santaban controlling the position easily from mount.
Santaban's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vendarra is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Santaban trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Santaban controlling the pace for now.
Vendarra really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vendarra is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Santaban controlling from mount. #T3#
Vendarra is squirming around, avoiding Santaban's attempts to control the action.
Santaban controlling his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Santaban tries to control but Vendarra wriggling away.
Santaban controlling the position easily from mount.
Vendarra tries to buck Santaban off but he can't manage it.
Santaban looking to control and managing it successfully.
Santaban trying to control but Vendarra is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santaban sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uniesky Santaban dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Santaban throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vendarra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vendarra has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Santaban finds it's way round the side to connect with Vendarra's head.
Santaban scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vendarra throws an off balance right hand
and Santaban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santaban throws out a loose jab but Vendarra uses good head movement to avoid it.
BOOM! Santaban lands a beautiful left hook that drops Vendarra. Vendarra tries to recover but Santaban is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Vendarra lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uniesky Santaban!
A victorious Uniesky Santaban thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WPFA XVII: Merel vs Farmery
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Jyre fails with a takedown attempt.
Vendarra swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Vendarra dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jyre. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jyre closes the distance and clinches up with Vendarra, looking for a takedown. Jyre pushes Vendarra against the cage but Vendarra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Vendarra coming out on top.
Vendarra misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Jyre counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Vendarra is trying to stand up here but Jyre is controlling him well.
Vendarra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Jyre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vendarra doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jyre.
Vendarra wants to get back to his feet.
Jyre is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jyre prevents Vendarra from improving his position.
Jyre stops Vendarra from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Jyre seems to be working for a kimura but Vendarra defends the submission attempt.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
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. Jyre connects with a nice short shot to Vendarra's temple.
Vendarra wants to get back to his feet.
Jyre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jyre is nestled in close to Vendarra, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Jyre is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vendarra has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Jyre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vendarra doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jyre.
Jyre stops Vendarra from getting back to his feet. #T3##SUB#
Jyre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vendarra defends it well.
Jyre winds up and cracks Vendarra with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Jyre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vendarra doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jyre. #SUB#
Jyre wants to work for an arm triangle but Vendarra is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jyre wants to take a breather but Vendarra is having none of it.
Jyre thows a huge punch but Vendarra dodges it nicely. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jyre winds up and cracks Vendarra with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vendarra on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vendarra is trying to stand up here but Jyre is controlling him well.
Ground and pound from Jyre.
Vendarra tries to get to full guard but Jyre has control of the leg.
Vendarra pushes Jyre off looking to stand but Jyre dives back in and keeps control.
Jyre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vendarra tries to kick Jyre off but Jyre keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jyre landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jyre looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jyre 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. #ROC#
Vendarra is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jyre is looking for a kimura here.
Vendarra is still in real trouble! Can Jyre finish him?
Vendarra tries to kick Jyre off but Jyre keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Besy Jyre dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Vendarra staying out of range there.
Vendarra seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Jyre has Vendarra up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Vendarra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jyre misses with an uppercut. Vendarra saw that one coming.
Vendarra let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jyre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vendarra.
Vendarra looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jyre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It seemed like Vendarra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jyre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vendarra can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vendarra punishes Jyre's body with a nice straight punch.
Vendarra staying out of range there.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Jyre or perhaps it was just good defense by Vendarra, which made it look bad.
A clash of legs there as Jyre blocks the low kick.
Jyre takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jyre closes the distance and clinches up with Vendarra, looking for a takedown. Jyre pushes Vendarra against the cage but Vendarra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Besy Jyre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jyre tries for a takedown but Vendarra circles away easily
and Vendarra counters with a straight right hand.
Jyre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab lands there for Vendarra.#T2##CL#
Jyre has managed to clinch.
Jyre jumps guard but Vendarra turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Vendarra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Jyre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vendarra did well to prevent Jyre getting side control.
Vendarra pushes Jyre off but Jyre dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vendarra is not content to let Jyre control the position.
Jyre working the head with strikes.
Jyre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vendarra keeps working.
Vendarra is trying to work for a sweep but Jyre has mounted him!
Jyre 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.#T3#
Jyre wants to control the pace but Vendarra is squirming around nicely.
Besy Jyre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vendarra is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Jyre goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Vendarra turns into him and now he's in Jyre's guard.
Vendarra is looking to stand up but Jyre won't let him.
Vendarra must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jyre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vendarra is one step ahead there.
Jyre wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vendarra is now in half guard. #T4#
Jyre wants to get back to full guard.
Vendarra is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jyre wants to control but Vendarra is keeping busy.
Jyre is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vendarra is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jyre controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vendarra tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jyre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jyre keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jyre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Vendarra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jyre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Vendarra misses with a left hand
and Jyre counters with a straight right hand.
Vendarra misses with a series of wild punches.
Jyre misses with a takedown
and Jyre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jyre tries to clinch but Vendarra moves out of range. #CL#
Jyre has Vendarra up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Vendarra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Jyre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vendarra throws a right hand that misses
and Jyre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jyre takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Jyre darts in and clinches Vendarra up against the cage.
Jyre prevents Vendarra from breaking the clinch.
Jyre stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Vendarra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jyre closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vendarra counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Vendarra misses with a lunging right hand
and Jyre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Jyre rushes Vendarra and presses him up against the cage.
Jyre jumps guard but Vendarra stands there with Jyre around his waist. Jyre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Vendarra breaks the clinch.
Jyre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Besy Jyre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jyre shoots and misses
and Vendarra counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Vendarra takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jyre shoots and misses
and Vendarra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vendarra. #CL#
Jyre instigates a clinch.
Vendarra is pressed up against the cage. Jyre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vendarra down to the mat. Vendarra avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Besy Jyre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vendarra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#
Jyre is rocked!
Jyre closes the distance but Vendarra moves to the side
and Vendarra counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Jyre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Vendarra misses with a lunging right hand
and Jyre counters with a nice uppercut.
Vendarra tests Jyre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vendarra drops Jyre with a straight right hand, right on the button! Vendarra follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Vendarra!
Bob Vendarra thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WPFA XVI: Active vs Princip
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Vendarra tries to keep at a distance but McCockiner has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCockiner scores with a hook to the body.
McCockiner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vendarra wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCockiner.
McCockiner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vendarra's efforts to push away.
Vendarra wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCockiner has him pressed against the cage.
McCockiner has a couple of punches blocked by Vendarra.
McCockiner lands a good knee to the midsection. Vendarra won't want to take too many of those.
Vendarra wants to break free but McCockiner has control.
The referee calls for McCockiner to work.
McCockiner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCockiner lands a nice uppercut.
Vendarra is trying to break the clinch but McCockiner is controlling him.
McCockiner lands a right hand.
McCockiner lands with a short shot to the head.
McCockiner misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vendarra is trying to break free.
McCockiner tries to work over Vendarra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vendarra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McCockiner tries to throw a body punch but Vendarra avoids it by throwing McCockiner back against the cage.
McCockiner digs a right hand underneath Vendarra's ribcage. Vendarra let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Vendarra wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCockiner struggles to land a body shot inside as Vendarra controls his hands.
Vendarra is trying to break the clinch but McCockiner has him pressed against the cage.
McCockiner landing knees to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Bob Vendarra has been cut.
Vendarra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vendarra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCockiner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vendarra backwards.
McCockiner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCockiner has Vendarra pressed against the cage, preventing Vendarra from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right handed body shot lands from McCockiner.
A short body shot lands from McCockiner as the two fighters clinch.
Vendarra is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for McCockiner.
McCockiner lands a nice shot to the body.
McCockiner utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McCockiner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCockiner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by McCockiner.
McCockiner has Vendarra pressed against the cage, preventing Vendarra from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCockiner is stalling here.
McCockiner keeps control of Vendarra as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
McCockiner struggles to land a body shot inside as Vendarra controls his hands.
McCockiner pushes Vendarra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from McCockiner on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vendarra. #BC#
Vendarra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCockiner jabs Vendarra to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vendarra takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCockiner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vendarra misses with an uppercut. McCockiner saw that one coming.#CL2#
McCockiner clinches up against the cage.
Vendarra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McCockiner is struggling to control the position.
Vendarra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for McCockiner. #T3#
McCockiner works on Vendarra's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for McCockiner.
Vendarra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vendarra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vendarra misses with a punch to the body.
Vendarra managing to block the knees to the body from McCockiner.
Vendarra tries to break free but McCockiner pushes him back against the cage.
McCockiner can't find room to land a body shot as Vendarra controls the action.
Vendarra blocks a body shot from McCockiner.
McCockiner misses with a punch to the body.
McCockiner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCockiner lands a body shot. #BC2#
McCockiner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vendarra takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McCockiner connects with a crisp jab.
McCockiner avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
McCockiner takes one to the chin there.
Vendarra gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCockiner.#ROC2#
Vendarra is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCockiner moves away from the strike by Vendarra.
Oh Vendarra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vendarra steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McCockiner. That one must have hurt.
Vendarra seems to have got his legs back now.
McCockiner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCockiner throws a lazy body kick
and Vendarra counters with a straight right hand.
McCockiner scores with a hook.
McCockiner closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Vendarra! McCockiner dives in looking to finish! Vendarra is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry McCockiner!

Event: WPFA: Dominance VI
Date: Mar 03, 2020

#R1#
Macmacson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vendarra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vendarra scores with the left hand. Macmacson knows he should have avoided that one.
A leg kick checked by Macmacson.#KD2#
Vendarra drops Macmacson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Macmacson looks back up at him and smiles so Vendarra waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Macmacson is rocked!
Vendarra shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Macmacson takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Vendarra sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Macmacson bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Vendarra!
A relieved looking Bob Vendarra thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WPFA: Dominance 5
Date: Feb 25, 2020

#R1#
Parmesan looks to throw a body kick
and Vendarra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parmesan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Parmesan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vendarra.
No joy there for Parmesan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vendarra takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice jab there from Vendarra.
A punch lands to the side of Parmesan 's head but he takes it in his stride.#KD#
Vendarra lands a big head kick that sends Parmesan tumbling to the mat! Vendarra takes a step backwards and waves Parmesan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vendarra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parmesan throws out the jab.
Parmesan connects with the punch.#T1#
That kick from Parmesan tenderised Vendarra's leg. Vendarra is trying to keep his angry face on.
Parmesan throws an off balance right hand
and Vendarra counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vendarra throws an off balance right hand
and Parmesan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Parmesan! #ROC2#
Vendarra is rocked!
Parmesan throws a body shot but no joy.
Vendarra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Parmesan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parmesan lands a glancing blow to the side of Vendarra's head.
Good leg kick by Parmesan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Parmesan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vendarra has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parmesan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vendarra throwing a counter right hand but Parmesan manages to avoid it.
Vendarra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parmesan throws out the jab.
Parmesan tries to clinch up but Vendarra circles away and keeps his distance.
Vendarra feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Parmesan misses with a wild body shot.
Parmesan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Parmesan throws a leg kick but Vendarra sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vendarra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Parmesan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vendarra moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Parmesan throws a nice head kick! #T3#
Vendarra throws a leg kick but Parmesan checks it.
Vendarra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Parmesan lands a right hook to the body.
Parmesan looks to score with a jab to the body but Vendarra is just out of range.
Parmesan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vendarra on the side of the head.
Oh Vendarra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parmesan lands with an overhand left.
Parmesan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vendarra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parmesan lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Parmesan.
Vendarra feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vendarra misses with a hook to the body
and Parmesan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parmesan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vendarra had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vendarra throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parmesan lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Vendarra falls backwards - clearly groggy! Parmesan dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gene Parmesan!
Gene Parmesan thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WPFA XII: Macmacson vs Dan
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
Vendarra staying out of range there.
Vonshredder dips to his left and cracks Vendarra with an uppercut!
Vonshredder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vendarra.
Vendarra ducks under a wild hook from Vonshredder.
Vendarra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vonshredder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vendarra.
Vendarra moves away from the strike by Vonshredder.
Vonshredder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vendarra moves away from the strike by Vonshredder.
Vendarra feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vonshredder takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vonshredder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vendarra makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vonshredder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vendarra appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Vonshredder tests Vendarra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pete Vonshredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vonshredder throws a right hand that misses
and Vendarra counters with a left and a right that stings Vonshredder.
Vonshredder walks into a stiff left hand from Vendarra.
Vonshredder lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vonshredder darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vonshredder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vendarra stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vonshredder lands a jab to Vendarra's midsection.
A big right from Vonshredder misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vendarra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vonshredder.#T2#
Vendarra lands a nice hook to Vonshredder's body. Vonshredder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Vendarra there.
Vendarra tries to move into range but Vonshredder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vendarra misses the jab.
Vendarra misses with an uppercut.
Vonshredder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vendarra slips under a jab from Vonshredder.
Vonshredder scores with a nice strike.
Vonshredder misses with a wild combination.
Vonshredder misses with a left hand
and Vendarra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Vonshredder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vonshredder misses with the combination.
Vendarra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vonshredder misses with a hook.
Vendarra checks a leg kick.
Vendarra lands a jab.
Vendarra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vonshredder.
Pete Vonshredder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vendarra takes one to the chin there.
A slow jab from Vonshredder misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vendarra swings widly with a right hand
and Vonshredder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vonshredder blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Vonshredder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vendarra. #T1#
Vonshredder misses with a looping left.
Vonshredder misses with the combination.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vendarra might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Vendarra.
Vonshredder misses with a hook.
Vendarra is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vonshredder misses with a hook
and Vendarra counters with an outside leg kick.
Vonshredder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vonshredder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vonshredder throws a jab when Vendarra was well out of range.
Vonshredder looks to land a right hand but Vendarra moved out of range.#T2#
Vonshredder misses with a looping right.
Vonshredder digs a good body shot into Vendarra's ribs.
Vonshredder tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Vonshredder.
Vendarra takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Vonshredder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vonshredder.
Vendarra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A big left from Vonshredder misses.
Vonshredder lands a nice looking body shot.
Vendarra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vonshredder throws out the jab.
Vonshredder throws a series of punches but Vendarra moves out of range.
Vonshredder loads up on a big right hand but Vendarra slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Vonshredder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Vendarra has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vonshredder finds it's way round the side to connect with Vendarra's head.
Bob Vendarra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Vendarra misses its intended target.
Vonshredder is looking for the big counter here.
Vonshredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vendarra moves away.
Vonshredder misses with a right hand
and Vendarra counters with a nice leg kick.
Vonshredder misses with an uppercut. Vendarra saw that one coming.
Vendarra appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vendarra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vonshredder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vonshredder thuds a left hand into Vendarra's body.
Vendarra connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Vonshredder throws a shot from downtown. Vendarra moves away and avoids it.
Vonshredder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vonshredder throws a hook but Vendarra blocks it.
Vonshredder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vendarra bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Donk. Vonshredder catches Vendarra right on the button with a cross.
Vendarra blocks a jab.
Vonshredder throws a right hand that Vendarra ducks under and follows up with a left that Vendarra also avoids with ease.
Vendarra throws a jab but it's blocked by Vonshredder.
Vendarra looks to land a combination but Vonshredder avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Vonshredder throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Vendarra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vonshredder.
Vonshredder misses with a straight right.
Vendarra moves away from the strike by Vonshredder.
Vendarra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vonshredder.
Vonshredder throws a right hand that Vendarra ducks under and follows up with a left that Vendarra also avoids with ease.
Vonshredder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vonshredder's corner calls for a 1-2. Vonshredder obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vonshredder throws a jab when Vendarra was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Vonshredder.
Vonshredder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A good leg kick by Vendarra.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pete Vonshredder.
Well Vonshredder has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pete Vonshredder!
Pete Vonshredder decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFC 409: Balayan vs Turner
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Wowie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vendarra has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vendarra lands a nice shot that snaps Wowie's head back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vendarra lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wowie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wowie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2#
Vendarra gets tackled into the cage by Wowie. Wowie maintains the clinch. #BC#
Vendarra manages to break the clinch.
Wowie tries to clinch there but Vendarra circles away.
Wowie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL2#
Wowie takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Vendarra breaks the clinch.
Wowie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vendarra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Wowie backs away, Vendarra returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wowie pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Vendarra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vendarra is looking to counter with a body kick.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Wowie has knocked Vendarra down with a huge combo! Wowie steps away and waves a wobbly Vendarra back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CL2#
Wowie has managed to clinch. #BC#
Vendarra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wowie throws a head kick but Vendarra moves out of range.
Wowie rushes Vendarra and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Vendarra is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Wowie piles on the pressure and Vendarra crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maui Wowie!
During a confident post fight interview, Maui Wowie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFC 407: Denke vs Balayan
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Usikov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vendarra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vendarra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Usikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Usikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vendarra walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Usikov.
Usikov moves out of range as Vendarra strikes.
Usikov throws a leg kick which misses Vendarra's front leg but catches the back leg as Vendarra tries to avoid it.
Alexander Usikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vendarra scores with a push kick.
Usikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vendarra.
Vendarra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Usikov misses the shot to the body.
Vendarra is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Vendarra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Usikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vendarra.
Usikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Vendarra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Usikov backing away here, and Vendarra unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Usikov throws a shot from downtown. Vendarra moves away and avoids it.
Vendarra appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vendarra takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Usikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vendarra.
Vendarra misses with a straight left.
Usikov cracks Vendarra with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vendarra tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vendarra throws a shot to the body.
Usikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Usikov scores with a nice strike.
Vendarra misses with a straight left.
Usikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Usikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vendarra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Vendarra lands with a shot to the body.
Usikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vendarra avoids the head kick by Usikov.
Usikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Usikov moves out of range as Vendarra strikes.
Usikov thumps Vendarra with a low kick.
Vendarra is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Usikov rather than just go for the knockout.
Usikov lands with a shot to the body.
Usikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vendarra throws a leg kick but Usikov checks it.
Vendarra ducks under a wild hook from Usikov.
An inside leg kick from Vendarra misses.
Usikov scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Usikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vendarra. That did some damage!
Usikov defending well as Vendarra loads up on a big left hand.
Vendarra fails to land with a series of punches.
Usikov is looking to clinch.
Vendarra only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Usikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Usikov misses with a combination
and Vendarra counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Usikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vendarra manages to avoid it.
Vendarra tries a quick counter leg kick but Usikov is wise to it.
Vendarra throws a looping overhand right but Usikov ducks down to avoid it.
Usikov slips under a jab.
Vendarra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Usikov.
A swing and a miss from Vendarra.
Usikov is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Usikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vendarra tries to move into range but Usikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Usikov throws out a loose jab but Vendarra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vendarra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Usikov.
Vendarra swats away the attempt to clinch by Usikov.
A nice side step and Vendarra releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Usikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Vendarra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Usikov. That snapped Vendarra's head back.
Vendarra throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Usikov counters by moving into the clinch.
Vendarra wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Usikov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Usikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vendarra throws out the jab.
Usikov feints a jab promting Vendarra to slip. Usikov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vendarra slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Usikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Usikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Usikov misses.
Usikov throws a lazy right hand but Vendarra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Usikov looks to land a left hand but Vendarra moved out of range nicely.
Usikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vendarra.
Vendarra only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vendarra misses with a wild body shot.
Vendarra dodges the punch combination from Usikov.
Vendarra's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Vendarra blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Usikov blocks a jab.
A big left from Usikov misses.
Usikov throws a head kick that misses.
Usikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Usikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Vendarra's head.
Vendarra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexander Usikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Vendarra. #CL#
Usikov gets a clinch.
Usikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vendarra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Usikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Usikov has Vendarra pressed against the cage, preventing Vendarra from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Usikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vendarra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vendarra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Vendarra's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vendarra can't break the clinch.
Vendarra is trying to break the clinch but Usikov is controlling him.
Vendarra is trying to push Usikov away but Usikov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vendarra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Usikov working Vendarra over with knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Usikov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Usikov landing knees to the body.
Vendarra is breathing heavily.
Vendarra has had enough of the clinch but Usikov keeps him there for the moment.
Usikov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Usikov misses with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A knee to the head by Usikov. #BC2#
Vendarra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vendarra walks into a left hand.
Usikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vendarra appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Usikov slips a jab and a cross from Vendarra.
Vendarra takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Vendarra takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Usikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Usikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vendarra can do to turn this around?
Vendarra moves away from the strike by Usikov.
Usikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Usikov.
Usikov scores with a punch to the head.
Usikov misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the body from Usikov misses
enabling Vendarra to counter with a crisp jab.
Usikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vendarra dodges the punch combination from Usikov. #T4#
Usikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vendarra circles away quickly and effectively.
Usikov misses with a body kick.
Usikov jabs Vendarra right on the nose. Vendarra blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Usikov throws a leg kick but Vendarra moved away.
Vendarra lands a lovely overhand right.
Usikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Usikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Usikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Vendarra is just out of range.
Usikov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vendarra makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vendarra misses with a left hand
and Usikov counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Usikov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Usikov avoids the body shot from Vendarra.
Usikov tries to counter by clinching up but Vendarra breaks away and moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Usikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Usikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Usikov slips a straight right by Vendarra.
Vendarra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Usikov digs a good body shot into Vendarra's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Usikov throws an overhand right that lands on Vendarra's shoulder, as Vendarra tries to avoid the shot.
Usikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Usikov moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
Usikov looks to throw the jab but Vendarra is out of range.
Vendarra misses with a left hand
letting Usikov counter with a right hand.
Usikov throws an overhand right that lands on Vendarra's shoulder, as Vendarra tries to avoid the shot.
Usikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Usikov misses with an uppercut. Vendarra saw that one coming.
Vendarra doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Usikov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vendarra wants to break the clinch but can't.
Usikov landing knees to the head.
A short right from Usikov on the inside.
Usikov scores a nice knee to the body.
Vendarra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Usikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vendarra blocks it with crossed arms.
Usikov keeps control of Vendarra as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Usikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Usikov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Usikov.
Bob Vendarra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Vendarra blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Usikov.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vendarra takes a knee right on the jaw!
Usikov scores with a knee to the head.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Vendarra blocks with his arms.
Vendarra working hard to break the clinch.
Usikov scores with a knee to the head.
Vendarra tries to circle away but Usikov has him pinned against the cage.
Vendarra is trying to force a seperation but Usikov has the dominant position.#BC2#
Vendarra breaks the clinch.
Vendarra takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vendarra moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Usikov, as that shot connected. #ROC#
Vendarra is rocked!
Vendarra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Usikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Usikov scores with a one two! Vendarra had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Alexander Usikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vendarra is still on wobbly legs! Can Usikov finish him?#T3#
Vendarra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Usikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Usikov throws a series of strikes that have Vendarra backpedaling.
Usikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vendarra walks straight into a right hand from Usikov - that's dropped him! Usikov jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Vendarra from any more punishment! Vendarra complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexander Usikov!
In his post fight interview, Alexander Usikov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: OFC: Blood Night LX
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Vendarra shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stefanovic is looking to slow Vendarra down with leg kicks.
Stefanovic swings for the body but Vendarra moves out of range.
Stefanovic thuds his right hand into Vendarra's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vendarra looks to land a left hand but Stefanovic moved out of range nicely.
Stefanovic misses with a right hand
and Vendarra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stefanovic scores with the left hand. Vendarra knows he should have avoided that one.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Vendarra moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vendarra lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stefanovic looks to throw the jab but Vendarra is out of range.
Vendarra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body kick there by Stefanovic.#T1#
Vendarra connects with a body shot that sends Stefanovic's belly button to the back.
A punch lands to the side of Stefanovic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stefanovic connects with a looping right hand.
Vendarra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stefanovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vendarra swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stefanovic.
Vendarra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stefanovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vendarra connects with a leg kick. Stefanovic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vendarra throws a hook to the side of Stefanovic's head but Stefanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stefanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vendarra. #T2#
Stefanovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vendarra's hands.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stefanovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vendarra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stefanovic. Stefanovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Stefanovic misses the body punch
and Vendarra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stefanovic thinking.
Stefanovic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vendarra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stefanovic thinking.
Stefanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vendarra blocks a jab.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Vendarra is having none of it.
Stefanovic tries to land a leg kick but Vendarra saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Vendarra moves out of range.
Vendarra avoids the head kick by Stefanovic.
Vendarra looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vendarra cracks a nice hook into Stefanovic's ribs.
Stefanovic lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Vendarra. Beautiful body shot.
Vendarra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stefanovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vendarra counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stefanovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vendarra! But no joy.#T4#
Vendarra scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Stefanovic clinches with his opponent.
Stefanovic has Vendarra pressed against the cage, preventing Vendarra from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vendarra tries to circle away but Stefanovic has him pinned against the cage.
Vendarra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Vendarra manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Stefanovic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vendarra buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vendarra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Vendarra is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bob Vendarra will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Vendarra throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vendarra scores with a jab to the head.
A low kick from Stefanovic is predictable there
and Vendarra counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vendarra. Stefanovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stefanovic wants to clinch
and Vendarra counters with a one-two to the body.
Stefanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vendarra manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vendarra moves out of range of the strikes.
Stefanovic misses with a head kick.
Vendarra scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stefanovic doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
A big right from Stefanovic misses.
Stefanovic misses with a wild body shot.
Stefanovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alex Stefanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vendarra gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Vendarra misses its intended target.
Vendarra lands with a right hand.
Vendarra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch combination from Vendarra misses.
Vendarra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##CL#
Stefanovic gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Vendarra's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stefanovic's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A frustrated look appears on Vendarra's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside.
Vendarra can't break the clinch.
A short left from Stefanovic.
Vendarra has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Vendarra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic tries to clinch up
and Stefanovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Vendarra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stefanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Vendarra.
As Vendarra tries to get set, Stefanovic tries to push him back and clinch up but Vendarra manages to avoid the attempt.
Stefanovic misses with a left hand
and Vendarra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stefanovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vendarra.
A nice side step and Vendarra releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vendarra connects with a body shot that sends Stefanovic's belly button to the back.
Stefanovic looks for the body kick but Vendarra saw that one coming.
Vendarra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vendarra on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stefanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vendarra throws out the jab. #T4#
Vendarra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stefanovic swinging wildly here.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Vendarra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vendarra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stefanovic. Stefanovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Vendarra slips under a jab from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Stefanovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vendarra, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bob Vendarra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Good work by Stefanovic as he checks the leg kick.
Stefanovic has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stefanovic checks a low kick from Vendarra.
Stefanovic misses with a low kick.
Vendarra jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Vendarra.
Vendarra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stefanovic throws out the jab.
Vendarra is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vendarra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stefanovic wants to clinch.#T1#
Vendarra throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic is looking to counter the offense by Vendarra and move into the clinch.
Stefanovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Stefanovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vendarra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stefanovic misses the body punch
and Vendarra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stefanovic misses with the body kick
and Vendarra counters with a straight right hand.
Stefanovic throws a lazy right hand but Vendarra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vendarra flicks out a counter leg kick but Stefanovic steps away.
Vendarra with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alex Stefanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vendarra swats away the attempt to clinch by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vendarra has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vendarra.
Stefanovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vendarra.
Stefanovic throws a right hand that misses
and Vendarra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vendarra is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's 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!#KD2#
Vendarra sends Stefanovic crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Vendarra is motioning to the referee to let Stefanovic up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Stefanovic is rocked!#T3#
Stefanovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Stefanovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab lands there for Vendarra.
Stefanovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vendarra steps in with a hook that catches Stefanovic right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Vendarra follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Stefanovic looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Vendarra!
A victorious Bob Vendarra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFC 405: Biohazard
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Vendarra takes a swing at Wolf's ribcage but misses.
Wolf throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vendarra avoids it.
Wolf closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wolf keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wolf throws a push kick but Vendarra slaps the foot to one side.
A swing and a miss from Wolf.
Wolf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wolf misses with a kick to the body.
Vendarra looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wolf paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vendarra throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wolf 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.
Vendarra throws a lazy uppercut
and Wolf counters with an outside leg kick.
Vendarra throws a shot to the body.
Vendarra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wolf is breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vendarra, right into the meat.
Vendarra scores with a three punch combo!
Bob Vendarra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Vendarra throws a nice looking combination but Wolf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vendarra moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD2#
Vendarra cracks Wolf with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wolf looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vendarra finish him? #CL2#
Vendarra closes the distance and clinches.
Vendarra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vendarra blocking some punches.
Wolf looking to stall.
Vendarra working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vendarra scores with a shoulder strike.
Vendarra lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Wolf fails to land.
Wolf is trying to break the clinch but Vendarra has him pressed against the cage. #T2##BC#
Wolf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wolf avoids the body shot from Vendarra.
Vendarra throws a leg kick which misses Wolf's front leg but catches the back leg as Wolf tries to avoid it.
Vendarra looks to land a combination but Wolf avoids it well.
Wolf walks into a stiff left hand from Vendarra.
Vendarra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wolf walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vendarra.
Vendarra cracks Wolf with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Wolf falls to his knees and Vendarra doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Vendarra!
Our winner, Bob Vendarra, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Adrian Wolf was interviewed post fight and said 'Losing can be a habit just like winning. But I gonna make sure that I will be the winner next time and be the best in the world. And I gonna shock the system for sure because I am undisputed.'.

Event: Gladiators 77 Rocco v Daniel
Date: Feb 16, 2018

#R1#
Vendarra throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Pyke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pyke misses with an uppercut. Vendarra saw that one coming.
Vendarra takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vendarra misses with an uppercut.
Pyke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bob Vendarra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pyke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vendarra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pyke fails with the takedown.
Vendarra lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vendarra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pyke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pyke misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Vendarra wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vendarra throws a front kick aimed at Pyke's knee but Pyke avoids it well.
Pyke steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vendarra.
Vendarra misses with a straight right. #T1#
Vendarra slips a straight right by Pyke.
Vendarra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pyke misses with a leg kick.
Pyke looks to score with a jab to the body but Vendarra is just out of range.
Pyke throws a low kick, looking for Vendarra's leg but Vendarra calmly moves out of range.
Vendarra misses with a hook.
Vendarra lands an overhand right.
Vendarra misses with a hook. Pyke ducked under it nicely.
Vendarra sets himself, and Pyke steps forward looking for the clinch! Vendarra avoids it this time.
Vendarra shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vendarra throws a sloppy head kick and Pyke moves out of range easily.
Pyke feints the counter takedown.
Pyke tries a low kick but Vendarra avoids it.
Pyke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vendarra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vendarra attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Vendarra coming out on top.
Vendarra misses with a shot to the body
and Pyke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Pyke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pyke wants to land a leg kick but Vendarra is out of range.
Vendarra cracks Pyke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bob Vendarra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vendarra doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pyke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pyke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vendarra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vendarra bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vendarra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pyke jabs at Vendarra's body.
Vendarra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pyke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vendarra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Vendarra takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pyke throws out a leg kick but Vendarra moves out of range and Pyke only half commits.
Pyke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vendarra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vendarra missing with a left hand there. Pyke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pyke is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pyke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vendarra checks the leg kick.
Pyke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vendarra misses with a low kick as Pyke jumps back.
Pyke throws a head kick that misses.
Vendarra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pyke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vendarra looks to throw the jab but Pyke is out of range.
Pyke walks into a stiff left hand from Vendarra.#T4#
Vendarra's corner calls for a 1-2. Vendarra obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pyke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vendarra in his tracks.
Vendarra looks to land a left hand but Pyke moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pyke moves out of range of the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Pyke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pyke lands a leg kick that knocks Vendarra off balance momentarily.
Vendarra ducks under a wild hook from Pyke.
Vendarra tries to work over Pyke's front leg with a kick but Pyke checks it.
Pyke tried to score with a low kick but Vendarra checks it.
Pyke looks to score with a jab to the body but Vendarra is just out of range.
Pyke connects with a nice looking jab.
Pyke dodges the punch combination from Vendarra.
Pyke steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Pyke thuds his right hand into Vendarra's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Magnus Pyke will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Vendarra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Pyke tries to keep at a distance but Vendarra has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vendarra misses with a body punch.
Pyke avoiding damage.
Vendarra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vendarra is trying to break the clinch but Pyke has him pressed against the cage.
Vendarra misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyke stalling.
Vendarra stalling in the clinch but Pyke improves position.
Pyke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vendarra.
Pyke blocking some punches. #T1#
Vendarra tries to throw a body punch but Pyke avoids it by throwing Vendarra back against the cage.
Vendarra misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Pyke.
Vendarra throws a punch but it's blocked by Pyke.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pyke.
Vendarra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vendarra misses with some punches.
Pyke lands an uppercut.
Pyke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pyke misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pyke fails to land.
Vendarra misses with a punch to the body.
Vendarra is looking to break free of the clinch but Pyke has double underhooks.
Pyke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pyke is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Vendarra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vendarra can't find room to land a body shot as Pyke controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Vendarra.
Vendarra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vendarra tries a body shot but Pyke blocks it.
Pyke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vendarra misses with a body punch.
Pyke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pyke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vendarra struggles to land a body shot inside as Pyke controls his hands.
Vendarra stalling in the clinch.
Pyke takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vendarra wants to stall.
Vendarra misses with some punches. #T3#
Vendarra has a couple of punches blocked by Pyke.
Pyke stalling against the cage.
Pyke slows down the pace here.
Vendarra trying to stall but Pyke improves his position.
Vendarra is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pyke has a couple of punches blocked by Vendarra.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vendarra.
Vendarra has a couple of punches blocked by Pyke.
Vendarra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pyke lands a hook that snaps the head of Vendarra backwards. #T4##BC#
Vendarra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pyke works the jab nicely.
Vendarra throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vendarra darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Pyke misses.
Vendarra keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vendarra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pyke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vendarra takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pyke slips a jab from Vendarra.
Vendarra lands a leg kick that knocks Pyke off balance momentarily.
Pyke tries to close the distance and clinch but Vendarra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pyke looks to score with a jab to the body but Vendarra is just out of range.
Pyke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vendarra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Vendarra dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Pyke shoots in for a double leg but Vendarra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vendarra throws out a loose jab but Pyke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vendarra blocks a jab.
Pyke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vendarra is out of range and Pyke settles back down.
Pyke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pyke tries to close the distance and clinch but Vendarra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pyke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vendarra counters with a stiff right hand.
Vendarra lands a jab-cross combination.
Pyke explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vendarra lands a nice looking body shot.
Pyke digs a good body shot into Vendarra's ribs.
Vendarra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vendarra paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pyke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vendarra has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Vendarra jabs Pyke right on the nose. Pyke blinks but takes it well.
Vendarra misses the shot to the body.
Vendarra fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pyke is out of range.
Pyke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pyke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vendarra will feel that in the morning.
Vendarra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pyke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vendarra throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pyke counters with a nice body kick.
Vendarra lands with a cross.
Vendarra looks to throw the jab but Pyke is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Vendarra. No joy for Pyke on that attempt.
Vendarra throws a jab but it's blocked by Pyke.
Vendarra fails to land with a series of punches.
Pyke staying out of range there.#T2#
Vendarra takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vendarra moves out of range of the body kick from Pyke.
A slow jab from Vendarra misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Vendarra.
Vendarra scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pyke.
Vendarra tries to counter by clinching up but Pyke breaks away and moves out of range.
Pyke throws a leg kick
and Vendarra counters with a nice uppercut.
Pyke moves away from the strike by Vendarra.
Vendarra connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vendarra.
Vendarra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vendarra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Vendarra throws the left hand but Pyke avoids the punch easily.
Pyke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Vendarra checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2#
Pyke moves into the clinch.
Pyke has Vendarra pushed against the cage.
Vendarra swings wildly with an uppercut but Pyke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vendarra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vendarra gets through Pyke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vendarra lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pyke.
Vendarra doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Vendarra.
Vendarra struggles to land a body shot inside as Pyke controls his hands.
A short right from Vendarra on the inside. #ROC#
Pyke is rocked!
Vendarra misses with the head strike.
Pyke lands a nice uppercut.
Vendarra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vendarra has Pyke pushed against the cage.
Vendarra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vendarra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pyke backwards.
Pyke is still on wobbly legs! Can Vendarra finish him?
Vendarra unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Pyke! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Vendarra is unloading with more strikes now! Pyke drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Vendarra!
Bob Vendarra thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Gladiators 75 Cedric v Pato
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Sestius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Vendarra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vendarra keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sestius misses the target.
Sestius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been told by Vendarra's head coaches at The Furnace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sestius throws an overhand right that lands on Vendarra's shoulder, as Vendarra tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vendarra.
Sestius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vendarra goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vendarra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sestius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Sestius pushes Vendarra up against the cage in a clinch.
Vendarra tries to work over Sestius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vendarra throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sestius throws an elbow but misses.
Sestius misses with an elbow over the top.
Vendarra misses with a body punch.
Vendarra takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vendarra misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Vendarra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sestius throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sestius creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vendarra's defenses.
Vendarra working aggressively here.
Vendarra can't find room to land a body shot as Sestius controls the action.
Vendarra dodges an elbow strike from Sestius.
Sestius misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vendarra.
Vendarra stalling in the clinch.
Vendarra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vendarra tries to throw a body punch but Sestius avoids it by throwing Vendarra back against the cage.
Vendarra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vendarra can't find room to land a body shot as Sestius controls the action.
Sestius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sestius misses with a punch to the body.
Sestius pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vendarra throws a punch but it's blocked by Sestius. #BC2#
Sestius manages to break the clinch.
Sestius misses with a low kick.
It looked like Vendarra was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sestius.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Sestius.
Sestius throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vendarra crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sestius - the referee stops the clock and Vendarra gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sestius. Vendarra manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vendarra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vendarra.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vendarra on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vendarra scores with a nice strike.
Vendarra lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Vendarra gets tackled into the cage by Sestius. Sestius maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vendarra fails to land.
Sestius misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vendarra.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vendarra.
Sestius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sestius lands an elbow that stopped Vendarra in his tracks for a moment.
Sestius lands an elbow inside that Vendarra shrugs off.
Vendarra misses with a punch to the body.
Vendarra slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
Sestius throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vendarra blocks the elbow strike.
Sestius lands an elbow just above Vendarra 's eye.
Vendarra is stalling here.
Sestius pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vendarra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vendarra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sestius as Vendarra tries to tie him up.
Sestius lands an elbow inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vendarra.
Vendarra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vendarra can't find room to land a body shot as Sestius controls the action.
Vendarra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vendarra pushes Sestius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vendarra blocks an elbow strike from Sestius.
Vendarra dodges an elbow strike from Sestius. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Vendarra.
Vendarra has a couple of punches blocked by Sestius.
Vendarra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vendarra will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sestius up against the cage.
Vendarra dodges an elbow strike from Sestius.
Vendarra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Vendarra.
Vendarra avoids the elbow strike from Sestius, against the cage.
Good body shot from Vendarra.
Vendarra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sestius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sestius pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vendarra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vendarra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vendarra blocks an elbow strike from Sestius.
Vendarra tries to throw a body punch but Sestius avoids it by throwing Vendarra back against the cage.
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 Bob Vendarra will probably get the nod.
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#
Vendarra lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vendarra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sestius.
Vendarra is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vendarra cracks Sestius with an open hand slap.
Vendarra looks to land a left hand but Sestius moved out of range nicely.
Sestius feints and then cracks Vendarra's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vendarra down.
Vendarra moves out of range of the body kick from Sestius.
Bob Vendarra is winning the standup battle so far.
Sestius moves out of range of the leg kick from Vendarra.
Sestius appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sestius throws a head kick that misses.
Sestius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vendarra.
Vendarra cracks Sestius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vendarra's corner calls for a 1-2. Vendarra obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#
Sestius is rocked!
BAM! Vendarra delivers a spinning backfist that drops Sestius like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Bob Vendarra!
An out of breath Bob Vendarra thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Gladiators 66 Bravo v Rockwell
Date: Dec 22, 2017

#R1#
Vendarra stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vendarra attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Usikov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Usikov checks a leg kick.
Vendarra cracks Usikov with an open hand slap.
Usikov misses with a leg kick
and Vendarra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot by Vendarra.
Vendarra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vendarra looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Usikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alexander Usikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vendarra looks to score with a jab to the body but Usikov is just out of range.
Usikov looks to land a right hand but Vendarra moved out of range.
Usikov throws a wild body kick that Vendarra sees coming a mile off.
Usikov throws out a loose jab but Vendarra uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Usikov.
Vendarra is looking to counter punch.
Vendarra staying out of range there.
Usikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vendarra throws a big counter combination but Usikov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Usikov blocks a head kick by Vendarra.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vendarra connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Usikov's hands.
Usikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vendarra.
Usikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Usikov moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Usikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vendarra was well out of range. Poor timing from Usikov.
Usikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vendarra swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Usikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vendarra misses with a punch to the body.
Usikov blocks an uppercut.
Usikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vendarra works on Usikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Vendarra lands with a short shot to the head.
Usikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Usikov.
Vendarra digs a right hand into Usikov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Usikov's gas tank.
Vendarra tries a body shot but Usikov blocks it.
Vendarra lands with a short shot to the head.
Vendarra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vendarra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vendarra digs a right hand underneath Usikov's ribcage. Usikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vendarra holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vendarra misses with the head strike.
Vendarra taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T2#
Usikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vendarra lands a shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Usikov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Usikov blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Usikov blocks a body shot from Vendarra.
Vendarra misses with the head strike.
Vendarra cracks Usikov with a nice body shot.
Usikov looks winded!
Usikov is trying to stall.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vendarra lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vendarra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Vendarra.
Vendarra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Usikov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Usikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vendarra throws a head punch that misses.
Vendarra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Usikovs head.
Vendarra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Vendarra blocks with his arms. #T3#
Vendarra lands a nice uppercut.
Vendarra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Usikov's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vendarra.
Usikov slowing the pace effectively.
Vendarra lands with a right to the head.
Vendarra working aggressively here.
Vendarra digs a right hand underneath Usikov's ribcage. Usikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Usikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vendarra tries to work over Usikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Usikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Vendarra.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vendarra avoids it.
Nice body punch from Vendarra.
Vendarra misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Vendarra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vendarra throws a hook but Usikov blocks it.
Vendarra sets himself, and Usikov steps forward looking for the clinch! Vendarra avoids it this time.
Usikov wants to clinch.#T4##CL2#
Usikov has closed the distance and engaged Vendarra in a clinch.
Vendarra scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Vendarra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick from Vendarra lands but Usikov takes it in his stride.
Vendarra takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vendarra is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vendarra throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vendarra, right into the meat.
Vendarra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Usikov slips a straight right by Vendarra.
Vendarra moves away from the strike by Usikov.
Usikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vendarra.
Vendarra lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Usikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Usikov looks for the body kick but Vendarra saw that one coming.
Usikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vendarra throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Vendarra dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Usikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vendarra throws a body punch but Usikov moves out of range.
Usikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vendarra throws the kick towards the body but Usikov avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vendarra.
Bob Vendarra is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Usikov misses the target.
Usikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Usikov misses with a low kick.
Usikov scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Usikov pushes Vendarra up against the cage in a clinch.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Usikov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Usikov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vendarra stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vendarra is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vendarra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Vendarra blocks with his arms.
Vendarra throws a punch but it's blocked by Usikov.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but Vendarra blocks it. #T1#
Vendarra has Usikov pushed against the cage.
Usikov slows down the pace here.
Usikov trying to land knees to the body.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Vendarra blocks with his arms.
Vendarra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vendarra working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vendarra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vendarra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vendarra has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Vendarra throws a head punch that misses.
Vendarra lands with a short shot to the head.
Usikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Vendarra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Usikov's elbow.
Usikov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vendarra misses with the head strike.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vendarra.#T2#
Vendarra misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Vendarra.
Vendarra will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Usikov up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vendarra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Usikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Usikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Usikov is breathing heavily.
A short right from Vendarra on the inside.
Usikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Vendarra.
Usikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vendarra backwards.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but Vendarra blocks it.
Usikov wants to get back to striking at distance but Vendarra won't allow it.
Usikov blocking some punches.
Vendarra misses with the head strike.
Vendarra stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vendarra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Usikov backwards. #T3#
Vendarra stalls.
Nice body punch from Vendarra.
Vendarra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Usikov backwards.
Vendarra cracks Usikov with a nice body shot.
Vendarra pushes Usikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vendarra lands with a right to the head.
Vendarra is leaning against Usikov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Vendarra manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vendarra lands a shot to the body.
Vendarra tries to work over Usikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Usikov misses with a knee to the head.
Vendarra lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Usikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vendarra stalling. #T4#
Usikov tries a knee to the head but Vendarra blocks it.
Vendarra displaying some good clinch control by pressing Usikov up against the cage.
Vendarra struggles to land a body shot inside as Usikov controls his hands.
Vendarra lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usikov missing with knees to the body.
Bob Vendarra has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Usikov is trying to force a seperation but Vendarra has the dominant position.
Usikov looking to throw knees to the head but Vendarra is blocking nicely.
Vendarra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Usikov can do to turn this around?
Vendarra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vendarra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Usikov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Usikov working aggressively here. #BC#
Vendarra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vendarra looks to land a right hand but Usikov moved out of range.
Usikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vendarra avoids the body shot from Usikov.
Usikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Vendarra circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Vendarra dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Vendarra. #CL#
Vendarra forces Usikov back against the cage and clinches.
Vendarra tries a body shot but Usikov blocks it.
Usikov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Vendarra blocks with his arms.
Usikov tries to stall but Vendarra uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vendarra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Usikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vendarra is defending well for now.
Vendarra avoiding damage as Usikov throws knees to the body.
Vendarra has Usikov pressed against the cage. #BC#
Vendarra breaks from the clinch.
Usikov misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vendarra misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Usikov counters by clinching up.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
A short left from Vendarra.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Vendarra working aggressively here.
Usikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in the clinch, Vendarra scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vendarra.
Usikov misses with a knee to the head.
Usikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Vendarra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Usikov tries to stall but Vendarra uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vendarra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Usikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Vendarra.
Usikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vendarra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vendarra lands a hook that snaps the head of Usikov backwards.
Vendarra gets through Usikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vendarra scores with a shoulder strike.
Vendarra lands with a right to the head.
Vendarra working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vendarra has a couple of punches blocked by Usikov.
Usikov missing with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Vendarra. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vendarra.
Vendarra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vendarra managing to block the knees to the body from Usikov.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Vendarra stalling against the cage.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vendarra avoids it.
Vendarra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vendarra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Usikov's efforts to push away.
Vendarra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vendarra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vendarra managing to block the knees to the body from Usikov.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Usikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vendarra is defending well for now.
Usikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vendarra throws a head punch that misses.
Vendarra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Usikov's elbow.
Usikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vendarra blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Vendarra works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vendarra lands an uppercut.
Vendarra on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vendarra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vendarra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Usikovs head.
Usikov misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Vendarra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Usikov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vendarra closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC#
Usikov is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Usikov has been cut.
Usikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vendarra can pounce on him.
Usikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Vendarra finish him?
Usikov misses with a left hand
and Vendarra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Usikov thinking.
Vendarra is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vendarra throws a body punch but Usikov moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vendarra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Usikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vendarra.
Good exchange - Vendarra coming out on top.
Vendarra cracks Usikov with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Usikov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vendarra working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Vendarra.
Usikov looking to throw knees to the head but Vendarra is blocking nicely.
Bob Vendarra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Vendarra blocks with his arms.
Usikov throws a head punch that misses.
Vendarra pushes Usikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alexander Usikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Vendarra.
Vendarra stalling against the cage.
Usikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vendarra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vendarra stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Vendarra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vendarra misses with a wild body shot.
Usikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Vendarra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Usikov tried to score with a low kick but Vendarra checks it.
Usikov takes one to the chin there.
Usikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vendarra throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Usikov's head.
Vendarra scores with a hook to the body. Usikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vendarra lands a brutal head kick. Usikov looks out on his feet and Vendarra throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Bob Vendarra!
A very excited looking Bob Vendarra 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.

Event: Gladiators 62 Marc v DaSilva 2
Date: Dec 01, 2017

#R1#
Vendarra throws a sloppy head kick
and Lancaster counters with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster swings for the body but Vendarra moves out of range.
Lancaster doesn't manage to clinch there - Vendarra circles away.
Lancaster slips under a jab from Vendarra.
Vendarra throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lancaster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vendarra.
Jab, jab by Vendarra - just one landing.
Vendarra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vendarra takes one to the chin there.
Lancaster throws a jab when Vendarra was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Vendarra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Vendarra moves into the clinch.
Vendarra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vendarra swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vendarra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vendarra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Vendarra is trying to stall.
Vendarra content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vendarra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster pushes Vendarra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vendarra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vendarra's elbow.
Lancaster cracks Vendarra with a nice body shot.
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vendarra's elbow.
Vendarra blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
Vendarra misses with a body punch.
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vendarra tries a body shot but Lancaster blocks it.
Vendarra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vendarra lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster lands with a left to the head.
Vendarra swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've been informed that Vendarra has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Vendarra controls his hands.
Vendarra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster tries to work over Vendarra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Vendarra.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vendarra.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Vendarra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vendarra backwards.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Vendarra is trying to stall.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Vendarra avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster pushes Vendarra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vendarra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Vendarra.
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lancaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Vendarra backwards. #ROC#
Vendarra is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Lancaster .
Vendarra is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
Vendarra looks winded!
Lancaster pushes Vendarra against the cage. Lancaster is working some dirty boxing. Lancaster pushes off with a quick right hook! Vendarra goes down! Vendarra tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lancaster moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedric Lancaster !
Cedric Lancaster retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Cedric Lancaster rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Gladiators 57 McCain v Kolov
Date: Oct 31, 2017

#R1#
Gariniho misses with a looping left.
Vendarra closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've been told by Vendarra's head coaches at The Furnace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vendarra looks to land a left hand but Gariniho moved out of range nicely.
Vendarra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vendarra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vendarra lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vendarra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vendarra.
A telegraphed right hand from Vendarra misses the target.
Gariniho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vendarra.
Vendarra jabs Gariniho right on the nose. Gariniho blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gariniho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gariniho ducks under a wild hook from Vendarra.
Nice defenses there by Vendarra.
Vendarra is looking to counter punch.
Jab by Gariniho.
Nice shot by Vendarra.
Gariniho throws the kick towards the body but Vendarra avoids it.
Vendarra uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gariniho has time to react.#T1#
Gariniho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vendarra.
Vendarra slips a jab from Gariniho.
Gariniho moves out of range as Vendarra strikes.
Vendarra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vendarra throws a big shot that misses.
Gariniho appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gariniho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vendarra tries to clinch but Gariniho moves out of range.
Gariniho fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vendarra is out of range.
Vendarra quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vendarra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gariniho jabs Vendarra right on the nose. Vendarra blinks but takes it well.
Vendarra blocks a head kick by Gariniho.
Gariniho throws a big shot that misses.
Vendarra misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gariniho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vendarra attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gariniho throws out a counter right but Vendarra avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Vendarra scores with a hook to the body. Gariniho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vendarra lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gariniho avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gariniho throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vendarra.
Vendarra throws a big shot that misses.
Gariniho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gariniho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vendarra can pounce on him.
Vendarra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gariniho.
Vendarra throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gariniho counters with a nice leg kick.
Gariniho misses with a series of wild punches.
Vendarra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gariniho manages to avoid it.
Vendarra throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gariniho avoids the body shot from Vendarra.
Vendarra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
A punch combination from Gariniho misses.
Vendarra looks for the body kick but Gariniho saw that one coming.
Vendarra misses with a straight right.
Vendarra throws a wild body kick that Gariniho sees coming a mile off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vendarra, right into the meat.
Vendarra misses the jab.
Vendarra throws an overhand right that lands on Gariniho's shoulder, as Gariniho tries to avoid the shot.
Vendarra throws a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Vendarra. Those never looked like landing.
Gariniho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gariniho is looking to land body kicks.
Gariniho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gariniho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gariniho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gariniho feints a counter leg kick.
Vendarra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gariniho.#T4#
Vendarra misses with a kick to the body.
Gariniho scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vendarra loads up on a big right hand but Gariniho slips the punch.
Good work by Vendarra as he checks the leg kick.
Gariniho just misses with a punch to the body.
Vendarra appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gariniho walks into a jab.
Vendarra throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gariniho.
Gariniho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vendarra.
Gariniho doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gariniho ducks under a wild hook from Vendarra.
Vendarra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gariniho was well out of range. Poor timing from Vendarra.
Vendarra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gariniho.
Gariniho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gariniho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vendarra pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gariniho is out of range and Vendarra settles back down.
Gariniho throws a jab but it's blocked by Vendarra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Vendarra dominated that round.
That's time! Vendarra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vendarra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gariniho.
Gariniho swinging wildly here.
A counter left hand to the body from Vendarra misses its target.
Vendarra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gariniho.
Gariniho blocks a low kick nicely.
Vendarra goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gariniho throws a leg kick but Vendarra checks it.
Gariniho misses with a straight right.
Vendarra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gariniho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vendarra throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gariniho! But no joy.
Gariniho scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vendarra does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gariniho scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gariniho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vendarra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gariniho's coach down at Cats Killers Academy Mma was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gariniho's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gariniho might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vendarra has got the better of the exchanges.
Gariniho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Gariniho missing with a left hand there. Vendarra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vendarra moves away from the strike by Gariniho.
Gariniho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vendarra misses with a wild body shot.
Vendarra lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vendarra throws a head kick but Gariniho moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vendarra.
Bob Vendarra is winning the standup battle so far.
Gariniho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Vendarra misses
and Gariniho counters with a nice leg kick.
Gariniho throws a body shot but no joy.
Vendarra throws a lazy right hand but Gariniho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gariniho was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gariniho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gariniho throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vendarra looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vendarra lands with a straight right. Gariniho didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Vendarra throws a sloppy head kick and Gariniho moves out of range easily.
Vendarra chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gariniho looks to land a left hand but Vendarra moved out of range nicely.
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!
Vendarra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gariniho manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vendarra.
Vendarra throws out a leg kick but Gariniho moves out of range and Vendarra only half commits.
Vendarra throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Gariniho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gariniho checks a low kick from Vendarra.
Gariniho only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gariniho ducks under a wild hook from Vendarra.
Good leg kick by Vendarra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gariniho lands a jab to Vendarra's midsection.
Vendarra misses with a low kick as Gariniho jumps back.
Gariniho misses with a hook. Vendarra ducked under it nicely.
Vendarra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gariniho. Gariniho obviously looking to wear him down.
Gariniho misses with a looping right.#T3#
Vendarra misses the jab.
Vendarra throws a body punch but Gariniho moves out of range.
Vendarra is looking to chop away at Gariniho's legs.
A punch combination from Gariniho misses.
Gariniho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vendarra misses with a body shot.
Gariniho darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vendarra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Gariniho misses its intended target.
Vendarra misses with a low kick.
Vendarra blocks a jab.
Vendarra misses with a body kick.
Vendarra takes one to the side of the head.
Vendarra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gariniho throws out a counter right but Vendarra avoids it with no problem.
Vendarra tries to score with a low kick but Gariniho moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Gariniho misses with a straight left.
A big right from Vendarra misses.
Vendarra scores with a jab.
Gariniho takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gariniho missing with a left hand there. Vendarra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gariniho connects with a solid leg kick.
Vendarra slips under a jab.
Vendarra looks to land a right hand but Gariniho moved out of range.
Vendarra defending well as Gariniho loads up on a big left hand.
Gariniho tries to work over Vendarra's front leg with a kick but Vendarra checks it.
Vendarra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Gariniho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gariniho.
Gariniho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vendarra. Vendarra circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vendarra throws a jab but it's blocked by Gariniho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Neyman Gariniho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Vendarra dips to his left and cracks Gariniho with an uppercut!
Good exchange - Gariniho coming out on top.
Gariniho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gariniho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gariniho looks to land a combination. Vendarra sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gariniho lands a nice shot that snaps Vendarra's head back.
Gariniho loads up on a big right hand but Vendarra slips the punch.
Vendarra misses with a hook.
Gariniho only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vendarra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vendarra throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Gariniho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gariniho avoids the body shot from Vendarra.
A little jabbing left from Gariniho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vendarra throws a series of punches but Gariniho moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vendarra throws a leg kick but Gariniho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vendarra with a nice cross.
Vendarra jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Vendarra ducks under a wild hook from Gariniho.
Gariniho misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot by Gariniho.
Gariniho throws a hook but Vendarra avoids it easily.
Vendarra throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gariniho's head.
Vendarra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vendarra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gariniho manages to avoid it.
Vendarra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vendarra throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gariniho lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gariniho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gariniho looks for the body kick but Vendarra saw that one coming. #T2#
Gariniho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vendarra throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Gariniho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vendarra throws a low kick but Gariniho moves out of range easily.
Vendarra takes a swing at Gariniho's ribcage but misses.
Vendarra lunges at Gariniho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gariniho's hand.
Gariniho throws out a loose jab but Vendarra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vendarra wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gariniho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vendarra.
Gariniho looks to land a left hand but Vendarra moved out of range nicely.
Gariniho misses with a hook.
Vendarra was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gariniho connects with a solid leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Vendarra blocks the low kick.
Vendarra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vendarra lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Gariniho lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vendarra lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Gariniho.
Vendarra throws a shot from downtown. Gariniho moves away and avoids it.
Vendarra throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A punch lands to the side of Vendarra 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vendarra scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gariniho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vendarra moves out of range of the strikes.
Vendarra checks the leg kick.
Vendarra walks into a straight right hand from Gariniho.
Gariniho throws a looping overhand right but Vendarra ducks down to avoid it.
Vendarra seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vendarra cracks a nice hook into Gariniho's ribs.
Vendarra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gariniho connects with the punch.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vendarra slips under a jab.
Vendarra scores with a decent looking hook.
Gariniho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vendarra.
Vendarra takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vendarra misses with an uppercut. Gariniho saw that one coming.
Gariniho throws a lazy uppercut
and Vendarra counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vendarra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vendarra moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#
Gariniho is rocked!
Vendarra looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gariniho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gariniho is still on wobbly legs! Can Vendarra finish him?
A jab from Gariniho misses.
Gariniho seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice shot by Vendarra.
Vendarra misses with a wild body shot.
Vendarra is looking to chop away at Gariniho's legs.
Vendarra misses with a low kick.
Vendarra throws a big shot that misses.
Gariniho raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

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 Bob Vendarra.
Well Vendarra has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bob Vendarra!
Bob Vendarra decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Gladiators 53 Jack v Usikov
Date: Oct 06, 2017

#R1#
Vendarra scores with a leg kick.
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vendarra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Vendarra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
James is looking to clinch but Vendarra is avoiding it. #CL#
James drives through and clinches with Vendarra against the cage.
Vendarra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vendarra can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
James connects with a knee to the head.
James tries to throw a body punch but Vendarra avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vendarra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vendarra takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vendarra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Vendarra blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James scores with a hook to the body.
Vendarra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
James using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vendarra lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vendarra throws a head punch that misses.
Vendarra misses with the head strike.
Vendarra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vendarra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Vendarra.
James tries to throw a body punch but Vendarra avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Vendarra.
A short right from Vendarra on the inside.
James lands with a left to the head.
Vendarra tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Vendarra.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vendarra avoids it.
Vendarra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vendarra scores with a hook to the body.
Vendarra avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
Vendarra scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Vendarra manages to break the clinch.
Vendarra moves out of range as James throws a body kick.
David James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
James moves into the clinch.
Vendarra managing to block the knees to the body from James.
James blocks a body shot from Vendarra.
Vendarra misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
James missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Vendarra fails to land.
James blocks a body shot from Vendarra.
Vendarra taking a breather.
Vendarra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Vendarra.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Vendarra.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Vendarra is blocking nicely.
Vendarra tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Vendarra back against the cage.
Vendarra gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Vendarra avoids the damage to the body.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Vendarra blocks with his arms.
Vendarra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vendarra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vendarra is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
James is breathing heavily.
Vendarra digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
James blocks a body shot from Vendarra. #T3#
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Vendarra avoids the damage to the body.
Vendarra is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Vendarra avoids the damage to the body.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vendarra blocks a body shot from James.
James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vendarra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Vendarra lands with a short shot to the head.
Vendarra lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Vendarra.
Vendarra stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vendarra lands a body punch.
A short right from Vendarra.
Vendarra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like David James has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vendarra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Vendarra. #T4#
Vendarra lands a shot to the body.
Vendarra lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vendarra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
Vendarra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vendarra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vendarra lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Come on Vendarra - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vendarra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vendarra lands a body shot.
Vendarra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vendarra.
Vendarra controlling the action here for a moment.
Vendarra lands on the inside with an uppercut.
James tries to throw a body punch but Vendarra avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Vendarra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David James's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Vendarra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vendarra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
James throws a shot from downtown. Vendarra moves away and avoids it.
Vendarra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick from Vendarra lands but James takes it in his stride.
Vendarra slips a straight right by James.
Vendarra connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vendarra lands a body shot.
James misses with a knee to the head.
Vendarra stalling against the cage.
Vendarra struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Vendarra.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vendarra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vendarra lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vendarra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vendarra misses with a body punch. #T1#
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vendarra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James letting Vendarra take a breather here.
James scores with a hook to the body.
Vendarra on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from Vendarra.
Vendarra digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
James scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James crunches a lovely knee into Vendarra's ribcage.
Vendarra managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Vendarra works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Vendarra.
James trying to land knees to the body.
Vendarra blocks a body shot from James.
Vendarra lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Vendarra lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vendarra pushes James back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vendarra lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Vendarra lands a nice shot to the body.
Vendarra lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
Vendarra lands a shot to the body.
Vendarra tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vendarra pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vendarra avoids it.
Vendarra tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Vendarra tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Vendarra back against the cage.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vendarra scores with a hook to the body.
Vendarra has James pushed against the cage.
James takes a shot to the head.
Vendarra lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Vendarra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Vendarra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Vendarra scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vendarra lands a body shot.
James takes a shot to the head.
Vendarra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bob Vendarra seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vendarra lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
Vendarra manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vendarra working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Vendarra breaks the clinch.
James throws a lazy head kick
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vendarra works James's body with a nice hook.
A low kick from James is predictable there
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vendarra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vendarra uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
James tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vendarra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vendarra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vendarra throws a good cross that connects.
Vendarra connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between James's hands.
Vendarra blocks a jab.#KD2#
Vendarra lands a big head kick that sends James tumbling to the mat! Vendarra takes a step backwards and waves James back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
James is rocked!
Vendarra throws a nice head kick!
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by Vendarra - that's a beauty! James is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Vendarra can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bob Vendarra!
A victorious Bob Vendarra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Gladiators 47 Payne v Jacks
Date: Sep 08, 2017

#R1#
Anderson misses with a body shot
and Vendarra counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anderson's knee momentarily.
Vendarra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Vendarra slips under a jab.
Vendarra definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anderson throws a hook but Vendarra blocks it.
Vendarra appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Vendarra. #CL#
Vendarra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vendarra lands an uppercut.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Vendarra.
Vendarra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Vendarra forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Anderson jumps guard but Vendarra stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Anderson fails to pull guard.
Bob Vendarra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xerxes Anderson.
Vendarra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Vendarra forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vendarra working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vendarra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Xerxes Anderson has been cut.
Vendarra lands a body punch.
Anderson looks winded!
Vendarra digs a right hand underneath Anderson's ribcage. Anderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vendarra lands a body shot. #T1#
Vendarra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Vendarra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Vendarra.
Vendarra scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Vendarra works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vendarra lands with a short shot to the head.
Vendarra lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Vendarra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A good leg kick by Vendarra.
Vendarra chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson throws a sloppy body shot
and Vendarra counters with a thumping low kick.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vendarra manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vendarra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vendarra scores with a nice body kick. #T2#
Vendarra lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vendarra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vendarra lands a glancing blow to the side of Anderson's head.#ROC#
Anderson is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vendarra.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vendarra.
A good leg kick by Vendarra. #CL#
Vendarra has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vendarra scores with a shoulder strike.
Vendarra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vendarra avoiding damage.
Vendarra digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
Vendarra working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Vendarra finish him?
Vendarra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#KD#
Vendarra drops Anderson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Anderson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Vendarra lands a nice shot to the body.
Vendarra unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Anderson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Vendarra is unloading with more strikes now! Anderson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Vendarra!
After winning the bout, Bob Vendarra thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SP ICON: EXHIBITION
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Vendarra tests Cleve's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cleve misses with a head kick.
Vendarra punishes Cleve's body with a nice straight punch.
Vendarra moves out of range as Cleve throws a body kick.
Cleve throws a sloppy head kick and Vendarra moves out of range easily.
Vendarra takes a swing at Cleve's ribcage but misses.
Cleve on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vendarra. Vendarra obviously looking to wear him down.
Cleve throws a body kick that misses
and Vendarra counters with an inside leg kick.
Cleve throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vendarra's head.
Vendarra moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cleve feints and then cracks Vendarra's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vendarra down.
Vendarra with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vendarra 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.
Vendarra dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cleve. That did some damage!
Cleve shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cleve throws a lazy body kick
and Vendarra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cleve scores with a push kick.
Cleve misses with a looping left.
Vendarra checks a leg kick.#T1#
Cleve is looking to score with low kicks.
Vendarra scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vendarra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cleve was well out of range. Poor timing from Vendarra.
Cleve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vendarra avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vendarra. That's going to slow Cleve down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vendarra.
Vendarra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cleve is looking to chop away at Vendarra's legs.
Danga de danga de dang - Vendarra scores with a four punch combination!
Vendarra looks to score with a jab to the body but Cleve is just out of range.
Miodrag Cleve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cleve connects with a solid leg kick.
Cleve throws a sloppy head kick and Vendarra moves out of range easily.
Vendarra throws a body shot but no joy.
Cleve is looking to land body kicks.
Vendarra moves out of range of the body kick.
Cleve misses with a low kick as Vendarra jumps back.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vendarra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cleve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vendarra.
Vendarra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cleve's waist but Cleve gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vendarra off to one side.
Vendarra chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cleve can pounce on him.
Vendarra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cleve.
Cleve scoring well with a low kick there.
Vendarra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vendarra moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCleve.
Vendarra scores with a jab to the body.
Cleve throws a head kick that misses.
Cleve tries to move into range but Vendarra moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vendarra throws a series of strikes that have Cleve backpedaling.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cleve.
Vendarra looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vendarra connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cleve. Cleve circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vendarra is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cleve misses with a body kick.
Vendarra sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vendarra is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vendarra turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Vendarra wants to land a leg kick but Cleve is out of range.
Vendarra thuds his right hand into Cleve's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vendarra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cleve was well out of range. Poor timing from Vendarra.
Vendarra motions for Cleve to come forward. Vendarra throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cleve looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cleve fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vendarra has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vendarra is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice uppercut there from Cleve.
Vendarra misses with a hook. Cleve ducked under it nicely.
Vendarra throws a low kick but Cleve avoids it.
Cleve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cleve throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vendarra tried to counter with a leg kick but Cleve avoided it.
Vendarra is looking to slow Cleve down with leg kicks.
Cleve turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cleve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vendarra.
Cleve takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC#
Cleve is rocked!
Vendarra keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cleve is still on wobbly legs! Can Vendarra finish him?#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crack! Vendarra connects with the perfect overhand right and Cleve falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Vendarra!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Vendarra!
After winning the bout, Bob Vendarra thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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