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Event:
EFC Pato vs Paa 2
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Day closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vanna is looking to regain half guard here but Day keeps moving and retains side control.
Day is working Vanna over with some ground and pound from side control.
Vanna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Day seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Day works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Day misses with the ground and pound.
Day creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vanna sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Day working the head with strikes. #ROC#
Vanna is rocked!
Vanna is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Vanna is still in real trouble! Can Day finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day cracks Vanna with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Day immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Vanna is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morris Day!
Morris Day took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Marcin Vanna stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win some you lose some not everything will go your way but at were fighting for that title'.
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcin Vanna (ranked 1822 p4p, 193 weight class) and Brian Grimes (ranked 1497 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Marcin Vanna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brian Grimes!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grimes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vanna jumps guard but Grimes stands there with Vanna around his waist. Vanna gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grimes jumps guard and drags Vanna to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Grimes seems keen to control Vanna's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grimes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes managing to control the position.
Vanna tries to free his leg and advance position but Grimes is retaining full guard.
Grimes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vanna puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Grimes moves into full guard.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Vanna from controlling successfully.
Grimes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimes wants to sweep here but Vanna controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grimes holds on and takes a little breather.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Vanna from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimes pulls Vanna in close to prevent any damage.
Vanna preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grimes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vanna looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Grimes is adopting a defensive guard.
Vanna passes Grimes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Grimes is trying is best to control the position here.
Grimes is looking for a sweep. Vanna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grimes is defending against the submission attempts here by Vanna.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanna wants to free his trapped foot but Grimes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grimes felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Grimes is refusing to be controlled, as Vanna sits in half guard.
Grimes controlling the position well.
Vanna passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vanna (3) vs (0) Grimes
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vanna is looking to take a break and control but Grimes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grimes looking for a sweep but Vanna has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vanna (5) vs (0) Grimes
Grimes can't escape the position.
Grimes tries to hold on but Vanna postures up.
Vanna trying to control but Grimes is having none of it.
Grimes is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vanna looking to control but Grimes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vanna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grimes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Grimes is working to get back to half guard.
Vanna trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grimes tries to control the position but Vanna now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vanna (8) vs (0) Grimes
Grimes tries to escape but Vanna has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Vanna has good solid back control here.
Vanna is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Grimes has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Vanna is looking for a rear naked choke here but Grimes reverses the position brilliantly into Vanna's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vanna (8) vs (2) Grimes
Grimes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grimes is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Grimes the control monster continue. Boring.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vanna working a defensive guard but Grimes manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vanna (8) vs (5) Grimes
Vanna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grimes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Vanna tries to bench press Grimes off him but Grimes keeps the position.
Vanna gets back to half guard.
Grimes not doing much here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vanna wants to control but Grimes passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vanna (8) vs (8) Grimes
Vanna is trying to improve his position.
Grimes advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vanna (8) vs (10) Grimes
Grimes controlling the position easily from mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vanna tries to reverse the position but Grimes maintains control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vanna wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Vanna (8) vs (13) Grimes
Grimes controlling from the back.
Grimes keeps control of the position as Vanna tries to break free.
Good control from Grimes.
Vanna can't escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Grimes controlling the positon.
Grimes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Grimes wins on points by 13 to 8.
Brian Grimes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Marcin Vanna had this to say: 'You win some you lose some not everything will go your way but at were fighting for that title'. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK3B
Date: Jun 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcin Vanna (ranked 1755 p4p, 181 weight class) and Ebyn Dall (ranked 579 p4p, 72 weight class). Dall has chosen Under the Blood as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Marcin Vanna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Ebyn Dall!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dall forces Vanna back against the cage and clinches.
Dall lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vanna (0) vs (2) Dall
Dall wants to control from the top but Vanna keeps moving.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Vanna is keeping the position.
Dall 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.
Dall drops back looking for a leg! Vanna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vanna manages to kick Dall off! Dall jumps back into Vanna's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanna looking to control.
Dall advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vanna (0) vs (5) Dall
Dall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dall is trying to get an arm triangle but Vanna is defending well.
Dall is trying to get an arm triangle but Vanna is defending well.
Dall goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vanna rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dall's guard! Nice work there by Vanna! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vanna (2) vs (5) Dall
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dall looking for subs off his back but Vanna has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanna is trying to control. Dall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dall keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall moves into full guard.
Dall is looking for a triangle but Vanna pushes his legs off easily.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Vanna from controlling successfully.
Dall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vanna trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Vanna wants to pass the guard but Dall is keeping the position.
Vanna has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall has his foot on Vanna's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vanna works his way back into a safe position though.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Vanna from controlling successfully.
Dall has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Vanna doesn't defend quickly enough and Dall has managed to lock this one up! Can Vanna escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dall on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ebyn Dall!
Our winner, Ebyn Dall, 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.
In defeat, Marcin Vanna stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win some you lose some not everything will go your way but at were fighting for that title'. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK1B
Date: Jun 09, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodney Holzken (ranked 15593 p4p, 382 weight class) and Marcin Vanna (ranked 1618 p4p, 168 weight class). Holzken's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Rodney Holzken! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcin Vanna!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vanna scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Holzken (0) vs (2) Vanna
Vanna trying to control the action but Holzken is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Holzken manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Holzken has his hands on Vanna's head, controlling the position.
Vanna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holzken is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanna won't allow Holzken to sweep him here.
Holzken has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vanna can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vanna really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holzken. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holzken lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (2) vs (2) Vanna
Holzken sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Holzken seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vanna for as long as he can get away with.
Vanna keeping full guard, as Holzken tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holzken controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holzken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vanna is keeping the position for now.
Holzken showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vanna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holzken can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holzken content to stall in guard here.
Vanna can't keep his opponent in guard - Holzken advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Holzken seems to be looking for submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is trying to work for a kimura but Vanna is defending well.
Holzken wants to work for an arm triangle but Vanna is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Holzken is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanna trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Holzken manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (5) vs (2) Vanna
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Holzken sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vanna wants to hold on but Holzken pushes him away.
Vanna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Holzken content just to control the position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vanna tries to hold on but Holzken postures up.
Vanna is trying to escape the mount.
Holzken takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Holzken's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Holzken goes for an armbar but Vanna turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vanna. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (5) vs (4) Vanna
Holzken looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Vanna is defending well. Holzken quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Vanna has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Holzken celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodney Holzken!
An out of breath Rodney Holzken thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Marcin Vanna spoke after the fight, saying 'You win some you lose some not everything will go your way but at were fighting for that title'. |
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Event:
WVT16 Dabutt v Takeishi
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Python drives through with a takedown into Vanna's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Python stands up over Vanna, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vanna keeping moving, preventing Python from controlling successfully.
Vanna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Python is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU2#
Vanna is working an open guard so Python takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Python drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Python working the ground and pound but Vanna is defending the strikes.
Vanna definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Python trying to control the position but Vanna is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanna regains half guard, as Python was trying to land strikes.
Python has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Westside Martial Arts. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Vanna wants to get back to his feet.
Python wants to take a breather but Vanna is having none of it.
Vanna is trying to stand back up but Python is controlling him
Python is just content to waste time from the top position. Vanna takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Vanna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Python.
Python postures up in Vanna's guard and throws a big left but Vanna blocks it.
Python slips nicely into half guard.
Python scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Vanna trying to control but Python postures up.
Python throwing shots but Vanna is blocking nicely.
Python seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanna is trying to maintain the position but Python is very close to passing his half guard.
Vanna moves into full guard.
Vanna keeping moving, preventing Python from controlling successfully.
Python wants to stand but Vanna is controlling his posture from full guard.
Python missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Python throws a big elbow that misses. #T3##SUB#
Vanna has his foot on Python's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Python works his way back into a safe position though.
Python postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Python working some strikes from top position.
Python scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vanna keeping moving, preventing Python from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Python gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vanna shoots in and drives through. Python sprawls well.#TD2#
Python looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Python sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vanna's guard.
Python scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#
Vanna is rocked!
Python wants to pass to mount but Vanna is defending the position.
Oh Vanna is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Python is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Python landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Python is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vanna seems to have got his legs back now.
Python is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Python is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Python seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vanna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrius Python dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Python moves into the clinch.
Python stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vanna. #TD2#
Python jumps into guard, dragging Vanna to the mat.
#SU#
Vanna stands and steps away. Python gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vanna shoots in for a double leg but Python sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Vanna has closed the distance and engaged Python in a clinch.
Vanna drops down looking for an ankle pick but Python pulls his leg out and moves away.
Python throws a combination that misses
and Vanna counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanna looks for a takedown but Python sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcin Vanna. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Python looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T1#
Python trying to advance position but Vanna counters by regaining guard.
Python loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Python trying to control but Vanna is working from the bottom.
Python in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Python throwing strikes but missing.
Python looking to pass the guard.
Python working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Python postures up in Vanna's guard and throws a big left but Vanna blocks it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Python stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vanna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Python lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cyrius Python has got the better of the ground game so far.
Python is looking to work some ground and pound but Vanna has wrist control.
Vanna keeping moving, preventing Python from controlling successfully.
Python working some strikes from top position.
Vanna is trying to keep Python in close.
Python cracks Vanna with a solid left hand.
Python working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vanna's head.
Python seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Python trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Python in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Python content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Vanna has locked up a guillotine! Vanna's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Python is holding on here and Vanna must be using up a lot of energy. Python has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Vanna gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcin Vanna!
After the fight, Marcin Vanna was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
WVT13 Zexi v Lomachenko
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Vanna tries to clinch but Dalton moves out of range.
Vanna shoots in and drives through. Dalton sprawls well.
Dalton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vanna sprawls and moves away.
Vanna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dalton.
Dalton looks for a takedown but Vanna sprawls well.#TD#
Dalton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dalton passes into half guard.
Dalton controlling the pace.
Dalton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vanna for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vanna regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Dalton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vanna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dalton has managed to get both his arms back between Vanna's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vanna can't keep his opponent in guard - Dalton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dalton slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but Vanna defending well.
Vanna tries to get to full guard but Dalton has control of the leg.
Dalton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vanna looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vanna is trying to get back to full guard.
Dalton sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Dalton works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vanna tries to hold on but Dalton postures up.
Vanna is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Dalton controlling from mount.
Vanna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dalton controlling his opponent.
Vanna is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pacer Dalton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Dalton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Vanna has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dalton is on him like a limpet, forcing Vanna back against the cage.#TD#
Dalton has hold of one of Vanna's legs. Vanna is fighting the takedown attempt but Dalton gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dalton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dalton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Vanna is looking for a triangle but Dalton pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pacer Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Dalton scores with a takedown into Vanna's guard.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Vanna is keeping the position.
Dalton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vanna can do to turn this around?
Dalton passes into half guard. #T2#
Dalton passes to full mount!
Dalton wants to take his opponent's back but Vanna doesn't allow it.
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pacer Dalton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vanna can't escape the position.
#T3#
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Poor strikes thrown by Dalton there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalton controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pacer Dalton dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Vanna tries to sprawl but Dalton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Vanna is defending well.
Dalton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton'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.#T1#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dalton.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Vanna is defending well.
Dalton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dalton shoots in looking for a takedown but Vanna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dalton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vanna keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dalton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vanna sprawls well. Vanna wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dalton gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pacer Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dalton.
Vanna shoots for a double leg takedown but Dalton sprawls well. He's pushed Vanna's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Dalton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vanna is looking for a sweep.
Dalton in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Further stalling from Dalton.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dalton is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marcin Vanna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vanna tries to buck Dalton off but Dalton is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vanna is being controlled here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pacer Dalton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dalton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pacer Dalton!
An out of breath Pacer Dalton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Marcin Vanna spoke after the fight, saying 'You win some you lose some not everything will go your way but at were fighting for that title'.
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Event:
WVT9 Hitme v Griffith
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Vanna gets a double leg takedown into Marbleforge's guard.
Vanna preventing the sweep.
Vanna looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Marbleforge has his foot on Vanna's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vanna works his way back into a safe position though.
Marbleforge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vanna sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Marbleforge is looking for a triangle but Vanna pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Marbleforge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vanna defends well.#SUB#
Marbleforge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vanna is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanna is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
It looks like Vanna might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Marbleforge throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Marbleforge looking for a guillotine here but Vanna defends easily.
#SUB#
Marbleforge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marbleforge is trying to control the position but Vanna postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Marbleforge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vanna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vanna seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vanna pushes down on Marbleforge's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vanna is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Marbleforge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vanna pulls his head out easily.
Vanna is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Marbleforge looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Marbleforge trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Marbleforge is desperately trying to improve his position but Vanna has a good base and remains in mount.
Marbleforge throwing hammer fists to the chest of Vanna. What's that going to do exactly?
Vanna controlling from the full mount.
Vanna blocks Marbleforge's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Vanna controlling from mount.
Vanna avoids the attempt from Marbleforge to control.
Marbleforge is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T4#
Vanna prevents Marbleforge from getting the reversal.
Vanna controlling the position easily from mount.
Marbleforge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vanna looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marbleforge tries to hold on but Vanna postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vanna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Vanna dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Marbleforge looks for a takedown but Vanna sprawls well.
Marbleforge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vanna pinned against the cage. Vanna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marbleforge misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Vanna counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunnur Marbleforge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marcin Vanna has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marbleforge trying to keep a closed guard but Vanna is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Marbleforge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vanna defends well.#T1#
Vanna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Marbleforge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Marbleforge has an active guard here but Vanna has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Marbleforge has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Vanna escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Vanna!
Vanna advances nicely into full mount.
Vanna controlling from mount. #T2#
Marbleforge tries to control the position but Vanna now has his back.
#SUB2#
Vanna is looking for the choke from the back position but Marbleforge is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Marbleforge fending off the submission attempt from Vanna.
Vanna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marbleforge trying to control the action but Vanna just sinks the hooks in.
Marbleforge is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
Marbleforge just trying to survive but Vanna is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Vanna has good solid back control here.
Vanna keeps control of the position as Marbleforge tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanna not allowing Marbleforge to control his hands.
Marbleforge wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Vanna is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Marbleforge has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Vanna is looking for the choke from the back position but Marbleforge is controlling his hands well. #T4#
Vanna is hanging on to Marbleforge's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Marbleforge defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vanna's arms.
Marbleforge is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Marbleforge has hold of Vanna's leg, trying to break free but it's let Vanna lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Marbleforge is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Vanna throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcin Vanna!
Marcin Vanna 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.
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Event:
WVT5 Braddock v Hitme
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Kubilay clinches. #TD#
Kubilay is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vanna can't fight it off and eventually Kubilay manages to take the fight to the floor. Vanna looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kubilay tries to free his leg and advance position but Vanna is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kubilay sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vanna's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kubilay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Kubilay is working for a kimura but Vanna is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Kubilay wants to control but Vanna is keeping him busy.
Kubilay is controlling the pace.
Vanna trying to control from the bottom.
Vanna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kubilay is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Vanna still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Vanna has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Kubilay is looking for a sweep.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Kubilay's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vanna wants to control but Kubilay is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Vanna is trying to get an arm triangle but Kubilay is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vanna is looking to take a break and control but Kubilay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kubilay tries to bench press Vanna off him but Vanna keeps the position.
Kubilay is working hard here to advance position.
Kubilay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Kubilay is not content to let Vanna control the position.
Kubilay is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kubilay is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vanna's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kubilay is looking for a sweep. Vanna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Vanna is working for a kimura but Kubilay is defending it quite comfortably.
Vanna prevents Kubilay from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kubilay gets full guard.
We've been informed that Vanna has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vanna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kubilay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vanna controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vanna won't allow Kubilay to sweep him here.
Kubilay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Vanna trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kubilay is trying to work for a kimura but Vanna is defending well.
Vanna has hold of Kubilay's hands but Kubilay slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akkan Kubilay 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#
Vanna moves in looking to clinch but Kubilay pushes him off.#TD#
Kubilay decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kubilay is looking to advance position but Vanna won't allow it.
Kubilay moves into full mount! Vanna won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Kubilay is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Vanna has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Vanna!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanna preventing the sweep.
Vanna trying to control the position from guard on top but Kubilay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vanna content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Kubilay 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.#SUB#
Kubilay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vanna trying to control the position from guard on top but Kubilay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kubilay looking for a sweep. Not yet Kubilay, not yet.
Vanna trying to control but Kubilay is working from the bottom.
Kubilay 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.
Kubilay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vanna can do to turn this around?
Vanna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kubilay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vanna manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Vanna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kubilay defends well.
Kubilay slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Kubilay is trying to work for a kimura but Vanna is defending well.
Vanna tries to roll over but Kubilay keeps him under control.
Kubilay tries to pass to full mount but Vanna defends it. #T3#
Kubilay works his way into full mount!
Kubilay breaks from Vanna's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kubilay looking to take Vanna's back but Vanna rolls and after a scramble, Vanna ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Vanna to escape a tricky position.
Kubilay is trying to keep Vanna in close.
Vanna must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kubilay wants to sweep here but Vanna controlling him for the moment.
Kubilay trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kubilay is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4#
Kubilay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vanna is keeping the position for now.
Kubilay wants to control from the top but Vanna keeps moving.
Kubilay showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kubilay slips nicely into half guard.
Akkan Kubilay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vanna tries to get to full guard but Kubilay has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kubilay uses his free foot to push down on Vanna's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vanna.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akkan Kubilay dominated that second round.
That's time! Kubilay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Vanna scores with a takedown into Kubilay's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kubilay has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vanna has passed into side control.
Kubilay wants to control but Vanna postures up.
Kubilay is looking for a sweep.
Vanna gets to mount! Kubilay was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Vanna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubilay really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1#
Vanna looking to control but Kubilay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vanna working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kubilay is trying desperately to improve position.
Vanna trying to control but Kubilay is having none of it.
Kubilay is looking to improve his position but Vanna isn't that keen on the idea.
Vanna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kubilay is looking to escape. #T2##SUB2#
Vanna quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Vanna but it's paid off an Kubilay is forced to tap! Nice work by Vanna.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcin Vanna!
A less than humble Marcin Vanna misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
WVT2 Brandis vs Bell
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Thu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vanna counters with a nice body shot.
Thu misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Vanna counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thu tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Vanna manages to move to mount!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maung Maung Thu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vanna's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thu working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Vanna 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vanna is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Thu is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcin Vanna!
After the fight, Marcin Vanna was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Noriega feints and then cracks Vanna's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vanna down.
Vanna is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Noriega tries to sprawl but Vanna drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vanna trying to control from half guard but Noriega is working away.
Noriega preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Vanna is trying to work for a kimura but Noriega is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega controlling the position well.
Vanna not doing much here.
#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Noriega pushes Vanna off and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vanna. #T2#
Noriega throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vanna on the side of the head.
Noriega stuffs the takedown.
Noriega swinging wildly here.
Vanna wants to counter with a clinch but Noriega pushes him away.
Vanna gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Noriega moves into the clinch.
Pablo Noriega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcin Vanna.#BC#
Noriega manages to break the clinch.
Noriega darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD#
Noriega sends Vanna crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Noriega is motioning to the referee to let Vanna up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Vanna is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Vanna out cold! Vanna is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pablo Noriega!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pablo Noriega thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Marcin Vanna stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win some you lose some not everything will go your way but at were fighting for that title'.
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Event:
ABW 181 Kai - Carsara
Date: Dec 04, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Alvbris instigates a clinch. #TD#
Vanna manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Alvbris 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.
Vanna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alvbris.
Alvbris stays in close to Vanna's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvbris slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Alvbris is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vanna is controlling Alvbris's trapped leg to prevent Alvbris from advancing to side control.#T1#
Alvbris is pressing down on Vanna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vanna is holding on for now.
Vanna makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vanna.
Vanna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Vanna is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Alvbris rolls with it to try and escape but Vanna cranks on the arm and Alvbris is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcin Vanna!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Marcin Vanna waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER Nutrition - Q160's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
ABW 174 170lbs Eliminators
Date: Nov 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Alvbris shoots in looking for a takedown. Vanna tries to sprawl out of it but Alvbris keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vanna manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Alvbris scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vanna isn't going anywhere.
Alvbris grinds an elbow into Vanna's temple.
Alvbris trying to control the position but Vanna is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvbris working the head and body with strikes.
Vanna being controlled for a moment. #SU2#
Alvbris stands up. #T1#
Alvbris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alvbris 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 Vanna has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vanna and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vanna fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alvbris shoots for a takedown but Vanna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marcin Vanna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casper Alvbris.
Alvbris tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Vanna counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Vanna is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Alvbris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Vanna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvbris keeps working.
Alvbris tries to get to full guard but Vanna has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Alvbris looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Vanna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alvbris is just riding it out for now. Vanna eventually gives up the hold.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3##SUB2#
Alvbris looking for submissions off his back.
Vanna sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Alvbris is trying to control but can't.
Alvbris felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Alvbris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vanna pulls his head out easily. #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.
Vanna is taking a breather. Alvbris says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vanna'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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alvbris shoots and misses #CL#
and Vanna moves into the clinch.
Vanna avoiding damage as Alvbris throws knees to the body.
Alvbris trying to control the position but instead, Vanna has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alvbris into the cage.
Alvbris tries for a takedown but Vanna manages to get underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvbris is looking to control Vanna's arms but Vanna gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alvbris has his back to the cage. #TD#
Vanna ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vanna no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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 Marcin Vanna will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Alvbris misses with a takedown
and Vanna counters with a one-two to the body.
Alvbris fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alvbris throws a right hand that Vanna ducks under and follows up with a left that Vanna also avoids with ease.
Vanna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alvbris.
Alvbris misses with a head kick.
Vanna appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marcin Vanna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Alvbris scores with a four punch combination!
Casper Alvbris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanna fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvbris fails with a takedown attempt.
Marcin Vanna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casper Alvbris.
Alvbris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vanna but Vanna pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vanna appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vanna swats away the attempt to clinch by Alvbris.#T1#
Alvbris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vanna defends well and Alvbris ends up having to push Vanna into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alvbris looks for a takedown but Vanna sprawls well.
Vanna shoots in looking for a takedown. Alvbris tries to sprawl out of it but Vanna keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alvbris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvbris loads up on a big right hand but Vanna slips the punch.
Alvbris misses with a takedown attempt - Vanna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alvbris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vanna's waist but Vanna gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvbris off to one side.
Alvbris darts in looking for a takedown but Vanna gets double underhooks and turns Alvbris into the cage.
As Alvbris tries to get set, Vanna tries to push him back and clinch up but Alvbris manages to avoid the attempt.
Alvbris tries a head kick but it misses.
Vanna feinted with a counter takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Alvbris there.#TD2#
Alvbris darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vanna wants to control but Alvbris is keeping busy.
#T2#
Vanna works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Vanna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alvbris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alvbris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vanna is controlling Alvbris's posture.
Alvbris postures up.
Alvbris is looking to work some ground and pound but Vanna has wrist control.#T3#
Vanna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvbris with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vanna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Casper Alvbris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alvbris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vanna is keeping the position for now.
Alvbris wants to control from the top but Vanna keeps moving. #SUB#
Alvbris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vanna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvbris has managed to get both his arms back between Vanna's legs - danger averted.
Vanna keeping full guard, as Alvbris tries to pass. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vanna controls Alvbris momentarily but Alvbris frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Vanna tries to sprawl but Alvbris drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Alvbris stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Vanna to get to his feet.
Vanna blocks a jab.
Vanna feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Vanna instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Alvbris.
Vanna is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Alvbris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Alvbris 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vanna takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alvbris misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Vanna counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Alvbris!
Alvbris is looking to regain half guard here but Vanna keeps moving and retains side control.
Alvbris wants to control but Vanna postures up.
Vanna blocks the strikes from Alvbris.
You can see the frustration on Alvbris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alvbris is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Vanna is staying active.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vanna wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alvbris, who protects the arm well.
Alvbris manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Vanna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvbris keeps working.
Alvbris tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Vanna has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Alvbris is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Vanna moves to the back.
Vanna controls the position.#SUB#
Vanna has his arm under Alvbris's chin here. Game over son! Vanna squeezes tightly and Alvbris is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcin Vanna!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Marcin Vanna waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER Nutrition - Q160's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
ABW 128 Verygood - Murhaa II
Date: May 08, 2018 |
#R1#
OByrne feints and then cracks Vanna's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vanna down.
Vanna takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vanna is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and OByrne tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
OByrne gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
OByrne 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.
Vanna wants to control from the top but OByrne keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanna stopping the sweep attempt from OByrne.
OByrne is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Vanna trying to control the position from guard on top but OByrne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
OByrne lands a nice looking body shot.
OByrne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
OByrne lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T2#
Vanna shoots in for a double leg but OByrne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
OByrne looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
OByrne lands a body shot.
OByrne digs a good hook to Vanna's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by OByrne.
Vanna on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vanna 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vanna looks winded!
Vanna tries to close the distance and clinch up but OByrne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vanna has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from OByrne.
OByrne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#
Vanna is rocked!
Vanna misses with a body shot.
Vanna is still on wobbly legs! Can OByrne finish him?
OByrne thows a body kick. Vanna tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vanna seems to have recovered his senses.#T3##KD#
OByrne lands a big head kick that sends Vanna tumbling to the mat! OByrne takes a step backwards and waves Vanna back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vanna doesn't manage to clinch there - OByrne circles away.
OByrne thinks about countering with a body kick.
OByrne scores with a spinning back kick!
That kick from OByrne tenderised Vanna's leg. Vanna is trying to keep his angry face on.
A kick lands to the mid section there for OByrne.
We've been told by OByrne's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
OByrne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vanna looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OByrne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vanna's sensitive parts.
Vanna takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
OByrne scoring well with a low kick there.
Vanna misses with a takedown
and OByrne counters with a slapping leg kick.
OByrne is looking to wear down Vanna with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
Vanna takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
OByrne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vanna tries to clinch up but OByrne circles away and keeps his distance.
Vanna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from OByrne.
OByrne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vanna takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by OByrne.
OByrne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vanna doesn't seem bothered though.
OByrne thumps Vanna with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from OByrne.
OByrne lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph OByrne dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
OByrne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
OByrne fakes the leg kick and cracks Vanna in the body.
We've been informed that Vanna has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vanna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from OByrne.
OByrne cracks a nice hook into Vanna's ribs.
OByrne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vanna has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from OByrne.
Vanna takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
OByrne digs a good hook to Vanna's body.
OByrne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
OByrne throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vanna is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OByrne lands with an overhand left.
An inside leg kick lands from OByrne.
Good leg kick by OByrne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1#
OByrne lands a front kick.
That kick from OByrne tenderised Vanna's leg. Vanna is trying to keep his angry face on.
OByrne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
OByrne lands with a good body shot.#KD#
OByrne feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vanna sprawling to the canvas! Vanna rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can OByrne finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OByrne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vanna at a distance.
OByrne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
OByrne throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for OByrne.
OByrne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
OByrne with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
OByrne scores with a shot to the body.
OByrne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
OByrne lands a slapping body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for OByrne.
Vanna's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
OByrne drops Vanna with a big left hand! Vanna is injured, injured bad! OByrne jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph OByrne!
A relieved looking Joseph OByrne thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Marcin Vanna had this to say: 'You win some you lose some not everything will go your way but at were fighting for that title'.
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Event:
ABW 120 Bear - Belov
Date: Apr 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Vanna shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miyazaki defends it nicely.
Vanna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Vanna closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vanna lands in his opponent's guard.
Vanna tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyazaki is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyazaki has a closed guard, preventing Vanna from standing up.
Vanna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miyazaki has control of Vanna's left arm, preventing Vanna from doing any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Miyazaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miyazaki being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Miyazaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Miyazaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vanna trying to control but Miyazaki is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vanna looking to sit in guard and control but Miyazaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Miyazaki is in close to Vanna's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miyazaki stops Vanna from standing up.
Miyazaki is working Vanna over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanna working a defensive guard but Miyazaki passes into half guard.
Vanna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Miyazaki is trying to control. Vanna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Miyazaki passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Miyazaki moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Vanna has worked his arm free - good work by Vanna!
Vanna is looking for a sweep.
Vanna is not content to let Miyazaki control the position.
Miyazaki landing a few strikes. #T4#
Vanna tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Vanna sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Miyazaki trying to mount his opponent but Vanna defends it.
Miyazaki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Miyazaki working over Vanna with some ground and pound. Vanna looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyazaki trying to pass the guard but Vanna defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Miyazaki dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Miyazaki clinches. #BC2#
Miyazaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Miyazaki takes the fight into the clinch.
Vanna is trying to stall.
Miyazaki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanna holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD2#
Miyazaki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vanna uses from the top position. #T1#
Vanna wants to control from the top but Miyazaki keeps moving.
Vanna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vanna wants to control from the top but Miyazaki keeps moving.
Miyazaki is looking to stand up but Vanna isn't so interested in that idea.
Miyazaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vanna's guard. #REVB#
Miyazaki wants to pass the guard but Vanna is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Miyazaki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miyazaki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vanna pulls Miyazaki in close to his closed guard and prevents Miyazaki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vanna keeping moving, preventing Miyazaki from controlling successfully.
Miyazaki controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Vanna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miyazaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miyazaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Miyazaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vanna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miyazaki wants to stand but Vanna is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vanna closes the distance and clinches up with Miyazaki, looking for a takedown. Vanna pushes Miyazaki against the cage but Miyazaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vanna shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vanna tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miyazaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Miyazaki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vanna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miyazaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Vanna keeping moving, preventing Miyazaki from controlling successfully.
Vanna controls Miyazaki momentarily but Miyazaki frees himself.
Miyazaki wants to stand but Vanna is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vanna wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Miyazaki is now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyazaki wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Miyazaki 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vanna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miyazaki but Miyazaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Vanna tries to keep at a distance but Miyazaki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miyazaki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2#
Miyazaki manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Vanna tries to keep at a distance but Miyazaki has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Vanna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyazaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vanna defends it nicely.
Vanna seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vanna.
Miyazaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vanna.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcin Vanna. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Miyazaki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vanna is trying to improve his position.
Miyazaki cracks Vanna with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SU2#
Miyazaki decides to stand back up. Miyazaki steps back and let's Vanna get back to his feet.
Miyazaki throws a push kick but Vanna slaps the foot to one side. #TD#
Vanna shoots in and gets a takedown into Miyazaki's guard.#ES2#
Miyazaki has his feet on Vanna's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanna shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miyazaki sprawls well. Miyazaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vanna gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Vanna as Miyazaki shoots in.#TD#
Miyazaki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Miyazaki manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Miyazaki wants a takedown.
Miyazaki pressing his opponent against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Miyazaki as Vanna tries to tie him up. #T3#
Vanna is trying to pull guard but Miyazaki has him pressed against the cage.
Vanna tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Miyazaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Miyazaki has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Miyazaki decides to pull guard.
Miyazaki keeping full guard, as Vanna tries to pass.
Miyazaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vanna controls the pace.
Vanna trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyazaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Miyazaki doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Vanna stops Miyazaki from standing up.
Miyazaki trying to control the position.
Marcin Vanna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vanna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Miyazaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tony Miyazaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Vanna has gone for a leg lock! Miyazaki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vanna's guard.#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Miyazaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miyazaki 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Miyazaki!
The defeated Marcin Vanna had this to say: 'You win some you lose some not everything will go your way but at were fighting for that title'.
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Event:
ABW 112 De Lange - Bear
Date: Mar 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Hijikata goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#
Vanna is rocked!
Vanna gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Hijikata gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Vanna is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toshi Hijikata!
Marcin Vanna was interviewed post fight and said 'You win some you lose some not everything will go your way but at were fighting for that title'.
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Event:
Steel Penn - ICON VIII
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Vanna fails with the takedown
and Trotter counters with a series of strikes. Vanna will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vanna doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Trotter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Trotter cracks Vanna with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vanna fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcin Vanna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trotter with a nice cross.#ROC2#
Vanna is rocked!
Vanna shoots for a double leg takedown but Trotter sprawls well. He's pushed Vanna's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Trotter thuds a left hand into Vanna's body.
A jab from Trotter finds it's way through Vanna's defenses.
Oh Vanna is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1##KD2#
Trotter cracks Vanna with a big right hand and Vanna goes down!
Trotter prevents Vanna from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Vanna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trotter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trotter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vanna seems to have got his legs back now.
Trotter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trotter postures up.
Vanna being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Trotter landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trotter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trotter works over Vanna with some ground and pound from guard.
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!
Trotter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Trotter working some strikes from top position.
Trotter working some strikes from top position.
Trotter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Trotter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vanna's head.
Trotter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Trotter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Trotter lands a couple of elbows.
Trotter loads up on a big left hand. Vanna felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Trotter looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Vanna can't hide his disappointment, as Trotter celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alonzo Trotter!
Alonzo Trotter very nearly forgot to thank //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Marcin Vanna stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win some you lose some not everything will go your way but at were fighting for that title'.
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Event:
Steel Penn - ICON V
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Quick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vanna tries to pull guard but Quick won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Quick.
Quick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Quick as the two fighters clinch.
Quick throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanna.
Vanna is trying to pull guard but Quick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Quick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanna tries to pull guard but Quick holds him up against the cage and eventually Vanna drops back down to his feet.
Ernie Quick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcin Vanna.
Vanna is trying to pull guard but Quick has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Quick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Quick holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vanna wants to get back to striking at distance but Quick won't allow it.
Quick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vanna or not.
A short right from Quick on the inside.
Quick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vanna is trying to pull guard but Quick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Quick pushes Vanna back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vannas head. #T2#
Vanna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quick has Vanna pressed against the cage, preventing Vanna from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vanna tries to pull guard but Quick won't allow it.
Quick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vanna.
Quick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quick. #T3#
Vanna fails to pull guard.
Quick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vanna fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quick.
A nice left hand lands by Quick.
Vanna is trying to pull guard but Quick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Quick misses with the head strike.
Quick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Quick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vanna backwards. #T4#
Vanna tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vanna takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vanna.
A frustrated look appears on Vanna's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vanna blocking some punches.
Quick lands with a right to the head.
Quick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vanna backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vannas head. #ROC#
Vanna is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quick lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernie Quick dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Vanna moves into the clinch successfully.
Quick misses with some punches.
Quick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vanna can do to turn this around?
Vanna jumps guard but Quick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Quick pushes Vanna back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanna is still on wobbly legs! Can Quick finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Quick.
Quick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vanna backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Quick.
Vanna jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Quick walks away with a smile on his face. Vanna gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vanna shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Quick pinned against the cage. Quick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vanna seems to have recovered his senses.
Ernie Quick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcin Vanna.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Quick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vanna, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Vanna jumps guard and drags Quick to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vanna is trying to keep Quick in close.
#SUB2#
Quick is posturing up here but Vanna has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Quick tries to roll out but it's too tight and Quick has to tap! Slick submission there by Vanna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcin Vanna!
A less than humble Marcin Vanna misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Steel Penn - ICON II
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Vanna is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wiener's half guard.
Vanna stalling. #SUB2#
Vanna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wiener is just riding it out for now. Vanna eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanna is taking a breather. Wiener says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Let's hope that Vanna has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wiener won't allow Vanna to pass to mount.
Vanna tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Wiener. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wiener definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#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.
Vanna has a takedown stuffed.
Wiener half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Vanna drives through and clinches with Wiener against the cage.
#TD2#
Vanna manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanna can't keep his opponent in guard - Wiener advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Wiener is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wiener is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vanna sees it coming and defends easily.
Wiener is breathing heavily.
Vanna trying to control but Wiener postures up.
#T3#
Vanna tries to roll over but Wiener keeps him under control.
Vanna moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Wiener drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wiener jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Wiener drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wiener jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES2#
Vanna has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wiener has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Vanna manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Vanna throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wiener was covering up waiting for the punch and Vanna finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vanna's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
It looks like Vanna might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Vanna dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Wiener gets tackled into the cage by Vanna. Vanna maintains the clinch. #BC#
Wiener's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Vanna shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wiener's guard.
Vanna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vanna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Vanna passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've been informed that Vanna has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The referee asks Vanna politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vanna prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vanna wants to stand but Wiener is controlling his arm.#SUB2#
Vanna is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wiener is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here as Vanna stalls from top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vanna prevents Wiener from escaping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vanna tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wiener swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Vanna moves into the clinch successfully.
Wiener has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vanna is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3##TD#
Wiener jumps into guard, dragging Vanna to the mat.
Vanna controlling from the top position.
Vanna is continuing to stall.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vanna tries to stand but Wiener is controlling from the bottom.
Wiener being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Vanna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vanna dives in and grabs Wiener's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wiener pushes down on Vanna's head and hops out.#TD2#
Vanna drives through with a takedown into Wiener's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vanna stays in close to Wiener's body and controls the position.
The adventures of Vanna the control monster continue. Boring.
Marcin Vanna 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.#T1#
Vanna wants to stand but Wiener is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vanna slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Vanna.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Vanna forces Wiener back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Vanna jumps guard.
#SUB#
Wiener drops back looking for a leg! Vanna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vanna manages to kick Wiener off! Wiener jumps back into Vanna's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Wiener drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wiener jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Vanna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wiener can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vanna controls Wiener momentarily but Wiener frees himself. #SUB2#
Vanna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Vanna is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Wiener rolls with it to try and escape but Vanna cranks on the arm and Wiener is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcin Vanna!
Marcin Vanna took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Stell Penn ICON - New Life
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Vanna misses with a takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Vanna tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee avoids a kick to the body.
Lee scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#
Vanna is rocked!
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Vanna is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee works Vanna's body with a nice hook.
Vanna seems to have got his legs back now.
Vanna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee stuns Vanna with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Vanna off the cage and back into range.
Vanna takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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!
Vanna bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Lee comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Vanna falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Vanna was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nazz Lee!
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Event:
SP ICON: Happy Birthday Chael
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Vanna fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trotter avoids it really well and circles away.
Trotter works Vanna's body with a nice hook.
Trotter dips to his left and cracks Vanna with an uppercut!
Vanna wants to clinch up but Trotter keeps it at a distance.
We've been hearing reports that Vanna has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanna walks into a jab.
Trotter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Decent striking displayed by Trotter there.#ROC2#
Vanna is rocked!
Vanna misses the body punch
and Trotter counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alonzo Trotter!
A victorious Alonzo Trotter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
SP ICON: The Demon's Head
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Vanna moves away from the strike by Samm.
A little jabbing left from Vanna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Samm is breathing heavily.
Vanna moves in looking to clinch but Samm pushes him off.
Vanna fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Samm was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A combination from Samm does no damage.
Vanna shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Samm as he avoids it easily.
Vanna shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Samm as he avoids it easily.
Lucifer Samm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcin Vanna.#CL2#
Vanna rushes Samm and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vanna taking a breather.
Vanna dodges an elbow strike from Samm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanna tries for a takedown. No joy.
Samm looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Vanna drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1##SUB2#
Vanna is looking to cinch up a triangle. Samm throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Vanna's body to avoid the submission. Vanna has instead reached around Samm's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Vanna arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcin Vanna!
Marcin Vanna took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
SP ICON: The Red Wedding
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Kittel dives in and grabs Vanna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vanna pushes down on Kittel's head and hops out.#CL2#
Vanna darts in and clinches Kittel up against the cage.#TD2#
Vanna pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Vanna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vanna being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Vanna has a closed guard, preventing Kittel from standing up.
Vanna 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.
Kittel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vanna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vanna pulls Kittel in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vanna closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kittel circles away.
Kittel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Vanna counters with a single leg into guard. Kittel didn't expect that. #T2#
Kittel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kittel wants to stand but Vanna is controlling the position.
Vanna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vanna wants to control from the top but Kittel keeps moving.
Vanna stays in close to Kittel's body and controls the position.
Kittel keeping moving, preventing Vanna from controlling successfully. #T3#
Vanna is looking to stand up but Kittel won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanna being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kittel tries to clinch but Vanna is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kittel.#CL2#
Kittel tries to keep at a distance but Vanna has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Kittel has Vanna pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kittel pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vanna tumbling to the mat - Kittel dives into Vanna's guard.
Kittel wants to control from the top but Vanna keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vanna looking for a guillotine here but Kittel defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kittel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vanna is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vanna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Vanna dominated that round.
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##CL2#
Vanna clinches up against the cage.
Vanna jumps guard but Kittel stands there with Vanna around his waist. Vanna gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vanna is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kittel to keep the fight standing.
Vanna jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kittel walks away with a smile on his face. Vanna gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zack Kittel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcin Vanna.
Vanna fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vanna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kittel was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanna.
Vanna fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanna shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kittel sprawls well. Kittel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vanna gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Kittel has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Kittel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vanna has Kittel pressed against the cage, preventing Kittel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kittel jumps guard but Vanna stands there with Kittel around his waist. Kittel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kittel tries to break the clinch but Vanna is controlling the position.
Vanna prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Vanna successfully pulls guard.
Kittel postures up.
#T2#
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#
Vanna looking for subs off his back but Kittel has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SU#
Kittel decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Vanna closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kittel quickly recovers to half guard.
Kittel is trying to stand back up but Vanna is controlling him
Vanna trying to control the action but Kittel is working from the bottom.
Kittel is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Kittel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kittel trying to control the position.
Kittel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vanna wants to control from the top but Kittel keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kittel keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Kittel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zack Kittel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Vanna shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vanna showed some decent athleticism there. #T4#
Kittel moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Kittel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vanna is aware though and is defending well.
Kittel has control of Vanna's left arm, preventing Vanna from doing any damage.
Vanna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vanna wants to control from the top but Kittel keeps moving.
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 Zack Kittel 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Some wild striking there from Kittel.
Vanna is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vanna throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kittel's waist but Kittel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vanna off to one side. #CL2#
Vanna moves into range and clinches up with Kittel.
Kittel is trying to pull guard but Vanna has him pressed against the cage.
Kittel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vanna gets underhooks to prevent Kittel's takedown attempt.
Kittel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vanna just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack Kittel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanna lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD2#
Vanna gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kittel wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vanna manages to pass to side control. #T1##REVR#
Vanna is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Kittel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#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.
Kittel wants to improve his position but Vanna is controlling well.
Vanna content to control rather than advance.
Vanna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vanna in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Vanna has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vanna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kittel keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vanna fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Vanna with that takedown attempt.
Kittel fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vanna is defended easily by Kittel.
Kittel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kittel throws a lazy right hand but Vanna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vanna shoots in for a takedown but Kittel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vanna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kittel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vanna as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcin Vanna.
I think Vanna 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marcin Vanna!
Marcin Vanna got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
SP ICON: Que Sera
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Mayweather fails with a takedown attempt.
Mayweather throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Vanna counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vanna.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mayweather working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Mayweather has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vanna 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 Mayweather.
Mayweather wants to control but Vanna postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vanna tries for a kimura but Mayweather is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1#
Mayweather is looking to reverse the position.
Vanna remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Check out the look on Vanna's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Vanna tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanna throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
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.
Mayweather tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vanna wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mayweather bucks up and tries to throw Vanna off but instead Vanna has got his back!#SUB#
Vanna has his arm under Mayweather's chin here. Game over son! Vanna squeezes tightly and Mayweather is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcin Vanna!
A victorious Marcin Vanna thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
PINNACLE 2017
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Vanna slips under a jab from Samm.
Vanna tries to clinch there but Samm circles away.
Samm's corner calls for a 1-2. Samm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vanna shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Samm pinned against the cage. Samm gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vanna tries to clinch up but Samm circles away and keeps his distance.
Vanna moves out of range of the strikes.
Vanna fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vanna closes the distance and clinches up with Samm, looking for a takedown. Vanna pushes Samm against the cage but Samm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcin Vanna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vanna moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanna misses with a wild combination.
Samm appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vanna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Samm tries to avoid it but Vanna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Samm to the ground. Samm escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Samm slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Samm fails to land with a series of punches.
Samm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Samm scores with a decent looking hook.
Vanna shoots in for a takedown but Samm shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Samm is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Samm jabs Vanna right on the nose. Vanna blinks but takes it well.
Samm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vanna tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Samm manages to circle out of the way.
Samm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vanna shoots for a takedown but Samm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Samm rushes Vanna and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Samm breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Samm.
Samm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vanna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Samm connects with a single shot there.
Samm misses with a hook. Vanna ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Samm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samm lands with a good body shot.
Samm lands the left hand.
Samm throws a jab when Vanna was well out of range.#T2#
Vanna darts in trying to clinch
letting Samm counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Samm looking to score a takedown here. Vanna is defending well but Samm drives through and ends up in Vanna's guard.
Samm stands up over Vanna, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Samm throws a big right hand that misses.
Vanna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vanna is keeping the position for now.
Samm trying to move into half guard but instead Vanna has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Vanna is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vanna tries to stand but Samm is controlling from the bottom.
Vanna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Vanna trying to control the position from guard on top but Samm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vanna prevents Samm from getting back to his feet.
Vanna passes Samm's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Samm lands with a few short shots to the body.
Samm controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vanna stops Samm from getting back to his feet.
Vanna is trying to control. Samm wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Samm tries to roll over but Vanna keeps him under control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vanna wants to take a breather but Samm is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Samm smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Samm shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vanna eats them both and turns towards Samm to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lucifer Samm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanna has a takedown stuffed.
Vanna has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucifer Samm dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vanna closes this distance looking for a takedown but Samm circles away.
A swing and a miss from Samm.
Vanna attempts a counter takedown but Samm avoids it well and moves away.
Vanna throws a nice looking combination but Samm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vanna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Samm throws out the jab.
Samm throws a series of strikes that have Vanna backpedaling.
#ROC2#
Vanna is rocked!
Vanna looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Samm moves into the clinch.
Samm lands a nice shot to the body.
Samm trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samm missing with knees to the body.
Samm lands a body punch.
Vanna looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Samm.
A nice left hand lands by Samm.
Oh Vanna is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Samm pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Samm stops a takedown attempt from Vanna.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcin Vanna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samm is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Samm stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vanna seems to have got his legs back now.
Vanna blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Samm breaks from the clinch.
Samm misses with a body kick.
Samm throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marcin Vanna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Samm misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Samm.
Vanna fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Samm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left lands for Samm.
Vanna fails with the takedown.
Samm throws a nice looking combination but Vanna bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samm lands with a right that hurts Vanna. Vanna looks to clinch but Samm throws a short knee that drops Vanna. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Lucifer Samm!
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Event:
SP ICON: Back to Reality
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Vanna tries for a takedown but Robson circles away easily
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut.
Robson avoids the head kick by Vanna.
It looked like Robson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Robson cracks Vanna with an open hand slap.
Vanna moves in looking to clinch but Robson pushes him off.
Vanna moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#
Vanna is rocked!
Vanna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robson.
Robson drops Vanna with a huge uppercut! Vanna drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Robson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Robson!
Kyle Robson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
ROTR Semi-Finals - 185lbs
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Derby thuds his right hand into Vanna's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vanna takes one on the button.#ROC#
Vanna is rocked!#TD2#
Derby gets caught napping as Vanna dives in and scores a takedown. Derby manages to retain guard.
Derby knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vanna on the ground.
Vanna prevents Derby from getting back to his feet.
Vanna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vanna trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vanna missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vanna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Derby connects with a single shot there.
Vanna will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Vanna closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Derby quickly recovers to half guard.
Vanna passes into side control, despite Derby's attempt to control the position.
Vanna fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Vanna controlling the position. #T2#
Derby is pushing Vanna's head away, looking to escape. Vanna manages to hold on to the position though.
Vanna controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanna working away.#T3#
The referee asks Vanna politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vanna prefers to stall for the moment though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Vanna working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vanna takes a little break here. Derby wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Let's hope that Vanna has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4##SUB2#
Vanna is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Derby knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Derby prevents Vanna from improving position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vanna moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Vanna dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A jab from Derby finds it's way through Vanna's defenses.
Nice sprawl there from Derby as Vanna shoots in.#KD#
Derby cracks Vanna with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vanna looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Derby finish him?
Vanna is still on wobbly legs! Can Derby finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Marcin Vanna has been cut.
Vanna shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Derby defends it nicely.
Vanna tries to close the distance and clinch but Derby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Derby fakes the body blow, causing Vanna to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Vanna goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Derby!
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Event:
SP ICON 2.0: ROTR - 170 rd 1
Date: Dec 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Vanna shoots and misses
and Markberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Markberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Markberg is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Markberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vanna has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanna is pressing down on Markberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Vanna trying to control the position.
Markberg stays in close to Vanna's body and controls the position.
Markberg throws a strike but Vanna rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Markberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Markberg tries to get out of the position.
Vanna wants to get up but he can't break Markberg's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Markberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vanna.
Vanna wants to get up but he can't break Markberg's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vanna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Markberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vanna won't allow Markberg to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Markberg controlling Vanna's posture.
Vanna tries to free his leg and advance position but Markberg is retaining full guard.
Markberg keeping moving, preventing Vanna from controlling successfully.
Vanna throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Markberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vanna looks winded!
Vanna is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Markberg measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Vanna! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Wally Markberg!
Wally Markberg is the new welterweight champion!
Wally Markberg thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
SP ICON 2.0: Strike Three
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1#
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there #TD2#
and Vanna decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Vanna passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Vanna thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vanna throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Vanna is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanna is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Vanna takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vanna seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vanna takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
George Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Vanna counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Johnson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Vanna controlling from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Vanna punches Johnson on the ear.
Johnson tries to roll but Vanna sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Johnson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Vanna missing with punches from the back. #T4##SUB2#
Vanna working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Johnson is doing well to defend. Vanna seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Johnson is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcin Vanna!
A very excited looking Marcin Vanna 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Vanna closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Doyle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Doyle is trying to escape the position but Vanna is controlling the position.
Vanna wants to stand but Doyle has his arm trapped.
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Vanna is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Doyle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Vanna advances to mount.
Doyle is trying to escape the mount.
Vanna raining down hammerfists from mount.
Vanna with the ground and pound from mount.
Vanna lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Vanna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vanna has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Doyle tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Vanna has taken his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vanna has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Doyle! Can he survive? No! He's out! Vanna gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcin Vanna!
A very excited looking Marcin Vanna 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Vanna looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Buchanan!
Buchanan really is a fat lump.
Vanna tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Buchanan is looking to get back to his feet here but Vanna is keeping cool and he's managed to take Buchanan's back.
Vanna scores with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Vanna controlling the positon.
Buchanan trying to get back to his feet but Vanna is in full control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vanna has managed to slip his arm under Buchanan's chin. This could be all over... yep, Buchanan is tapping out! Submission win for Vanna.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcin Vanna!
After winning the bout, Marcin Vanna 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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Event:
QFC Tournament 701 Round 1
Date: Nov 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Bull tries to close the distance and clinch but Vanna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Vanna shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vanna trying to control the action but Bull is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bull is defending against the submission attempts here by Vanna.
Bull wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bull looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Vanna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bull is just riding it out for now. Vanna eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB#
Bull is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vanna pulls his head out easily.
Vanna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bull slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Bull is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bull looking for a triangle here. Vanna is fighting it but it looks tight! Bull pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Vanna is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sitting Bull!
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