Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Nascimento vs Lunak
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Taneyev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vanorden.
Taneyev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Taneyev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Taneyev scores with a nice head shot.
Vanorden ducks under a wild hook from Taneyev.
Vanorden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taneyev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vanorden is looking to slow Taneyev down with leg kicks.
Vanorden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taneyev.
Vanorden avoids the body shot from Taneyev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanorden staying out of range there.
Vanorden looks to score with a jab to the body but Taneyev is just out of range.
Vanorden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taneyev throws out the jab.
Taneyev just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVanorden.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taneyev.
Vanorden misses with a hook.
Vanorden lands with a slapping head kick.
Vanorden blocks a head kick by Taneyev. #T1#
Vanorden moves out of range of the strikes.
Vanorden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taneyev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vanorden throws the left hand but Taneyev avoids the punch easily.
Taneyev swinging wildly here.
Taneyev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vanorden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vanorden blocks a head kick by Taneyev.
Vanorden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taneyev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Taneyev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vanorden counters with a head kick.
Vanorden fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Taneyev to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Taneyev looks to clinch but Vanorden throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Taneyev taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bruce Vanorden!
A relieved looking Bruce Vanorden 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 Valentin Taneyev had this to say: 'This is Number one Bullshit'.

Event: SMASH: Materlak vs Tonon
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Vanorden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Struja Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vanorden manages to circle out of the way.
A big right from Vanorden misses.
Vanorden misses with a head kick.
Vanorden throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Ludko Struja Jr has been cut.
Vanorden throws a lazy head kick
enabling Struja Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Struja Jr scores with a nice strike.
Vanorden throws out a leg kick but Struja Jr moves out of range and Vanorden only half commits.
Struja Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Vanorden connects with a nice looking jab.
Vanorden throws a sloppy head kick and Struja Jr moves out of range easily.
Vanorden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Struja Jr lands with a nice combination. Vanorden backs away looking to recover.
Vanorden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Struja Jr blocks a head kick by Vanorden.
Struja Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vanorden.
Vanorden connects with a jab.#T1#
Struja Jr defending well as Vanorden loads up on a big left hand.
Vanorden throws an overhand right that lands on Struja Jr's shoulder, as Struja Jr tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Struja Jr closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Struja Jr has picked Vanorden up - he's going for a ride! Struja Jr dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Struja Jr throwing shots but Vanorden is blocking nicely.
Struja Jr slips a nice elbow through Vanorden's hands, connecting with Vanorden's forehead.
Struja Jr looks to land a strike but Vanorden avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Struja Jr throws a strike but Vanorden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Struja Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Struja Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vanorden has passed into side control.
Struja Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanorden wants to stand but Struja Jr is controlling his arm.
Vanorden working away.
Struja Jr manages to get back to half guard.
Struja Jr wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like Vanorden is going to stand back up.
Struja Jr wants to control but Vanorden is keeping busy. #T3#
Struja Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU2#
Vanorden stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Struja Jr to get to his feet.
Vanorden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr lands with a right hand.
Struja Jr catches Vanorden with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vanorden throws a head kick that misses.
Struja Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vanorden swats away the attempt to clinch by Struja Jr.
A head kick by Vanorden misses
and Struja Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Vanorden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vanorden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vanorden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Struja Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Struja Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Vanorden is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Struja Jr goes for a double leg but Vanorden avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vanorden continues to drive forward.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Struja Jr. #BC2#
Vanorden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Struja Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vanorden.
Struja Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vanorden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Struja Jr lands an overhand right.
Struja Jr avoids the head kick by Vanorden.
Struja Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vanorden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Struja Jr throws a right hand that Vanorden ducks under and follows up with a left that Vanorden also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ludko Struja Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ludko Struja Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Vanorden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vanorden scores with a body shot.
Vanorden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vanorden catches Struja Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Struja Jr lands with a cross.
A punch combination from Struja Jr misses.
Vanorden misses the jab.
Vanorden throws a sloppy head kick and Struja Jr moves out of range easily.
Bruce Vanorden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD2#
Vanorden throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Struja Jr stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Vanorden follows into mount! #ROC2#Struja Jr is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Struja Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oh Struja Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Struja Jr seems to have got his legs back now.#SU2#
Vanorden is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Some wild striking there from Vanorden. #T1#
Vanorden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Struja Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanorden.
Vanorden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Struja Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vanorden enables Struja Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vanorden manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Vanorden pushes Struja Jr off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Vanorden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanorden slips a straight right by Struja Jr.
Vanorden appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut
and Vanorden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanorden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Struja Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vanorden throws a sloppy head kick and Struja Jr moves out of range easily.
Struja Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Struja Jr looks to land a combination but Vanorden avoids it well.
Vanorden just misses with a punch to the body.
Vanorden shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vanorden lands with a kick to the temple. Struja Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
Vanorden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vanorden there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vanorden connects with a body shot that sends Struja Jr's belly button to the back.
Vanorden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vanorden lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vanorden plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vanorden throws a head kick that misses.
Vanorden throws a right hand that Struja Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Struja Jr also avoids with ease.
Struja Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vanorden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bruce Vanorden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Struja Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vanorden was well out of range. Poor timing from Struja Jr.
Vanorden jabs Struja Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Struja Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vanorden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vanorden misses with a head kick.
Vanorden tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Vanorden misses with a straight right.
Vanorden swats away the attempt to clinch by Struja Jr.
Struja Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A head kick misses from Vanorden.
Struja Jr dips to his left and cracks Vanorden with an uppercut!
Struja Jr with a jab.
Struja Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Struja Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vanorden throws a body punch but Struja Jr moves out of range.
Struja Jr throws a series of punches but Vanorden avoids them all with ease.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut.
Vanorden lands a high kick!
Struja Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vanorden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vanorden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Vanorden misses the target.
Struja Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vanorden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vanorden throws a poor cross that misses
and Struja Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Struja Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Vanorden throws a left and a right that both miss
and Struja Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Struja Jr tries to bum rush Vanorden with a series of wild strikes but Vanorden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vanorden tries a head kick but it misses.
Vanorden dodges the punch combination from Struja Jr.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Struja Jr thuds his right hand into Vanorden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Struja Jr tries for a takedown but Vanorden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vanorden throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ludko Struja Jr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Vanorden throws a hook but Struja Jr blocks it.
Struja Jr throws a body punch but Vanorden moves out of range.
Struja Jr scores with a nice strike.
Struja Jr jabs Vanorden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vanorden connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Struja Jr tumbling to the canvas! Vanorden pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Struja Jr was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bruce Vanorden!
After winning the bout, Bruce Vanorden thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 144: San v Souza
Date: Aug 18, 2023

#R1#
Account connects with a single shot there.
Account fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Account bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vanorden's head backwards.
Account misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Account.
As Account backs off Vanorden throws a huge counter combo but Account manages to avoid it all.
Vanorden blocks the body kick.
Account moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Account tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Account just misses with a punch to the body.
Vanorden avoids a kick to the body.
Account ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
Vanorden misses with a double jab.
Jab by Vanorden.#CUT2#It looks like Camaras Account has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Account fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanorden manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Vanorden releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vanorden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vanorden throws a hook but Account blocks it.
Vanorden avoids a kick to the body.
Vanorden throws a jab but it's blocked by Account.
Vanorden throws a head kick but Account moves out of range. #T1#
Account on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vanorden. Vanorden obviously looking to wear him down. #KD#
Account throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Vanorden stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Account follows into mount! #ROC#Vanorden is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bruce Vanorden has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanorden squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Vanorden is still in real trouble! Can Account finish him?
Account controlling the position easily from mount.
Account looking to finish with strikes here!
Vanorden seems to have recovered his senses.
Account takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Account wants to control the pace but Vanorden is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Account controlling his opponent.
Vanorden is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Account wants to control the pace but Vanorden is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Account controlling from the full mount.
Account won't let Vanorden get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Account wants to control the pace but Vanorden is squirming around nicely. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vanorden really wants to buck Account off and get back to his feet.
Account controlling from mount.
Account tries to control but Vanorden wriggling away.
Vanorden has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Account is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Camaras Account dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vanorden throws a jab but it's blocked by Account.
Account is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vanorden can do to turn this around?
Account takes a swing at Vanorden's ribcage but misses.
Account feints and then cracks Vanorden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vanorden down.
Nice body punch from Account.
Account throws a body shot but no joy.
Account is looking to wear down Vanorden with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vanorden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Account pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Account misses with a body shot
enabling Vanorden to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Vanorden drops Account with a nice combination! Vanorden dives into Account's guard, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanorden stopping the sweep attempt from Account.
Account is pulling down on Vanorden's head to control his posture.
Vanorden tries to stand but Account is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Vanorden is fighting to break Account's control of his arms but Account is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SU2#
Vanorden stands up from Account's guard - Vanorden perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vanorden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vanorden takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vanorden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vanorden ducks right into an uppercut from Account.
Account blocks a jab.#T2#
Vanorden blocks the body kick.
Vanorden goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vanorden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Account.
Account looks to score with a jab to the body but Vanorden is just out of range.
As Account backs off Vanorden throws a huge counter combo but Account manages to avoid it all.
Vanorden misses with a combination
and Account counters with a solid body kick.
Vanorden is breathing heavily.
Vanorden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Account counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Vanorden ducks straight into an uppercut from Account and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Vanorden manages to regain guard straight away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Account controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Vanorden is looking to stand back up but Account counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Vanorden.
Account sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vanorden pushes Account off but Account dives into side control.
Account prevents Vanorden from escaping the position.#SU#
Account has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Vanorden cracks a nice hook into Account's ribs.
Vanorden moves out of range as Account throws a body kick.
Vanorden goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#Camaras Account's cut is getting worse.
It looks like Account has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Vanorden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Account misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Camaras Account will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Account dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vanorden. That did some damage!
Vanorden tries a head kick but it misses.
Account takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vanorden 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.
Account connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Vanorden.
Account lands a right hook to the body.
Account scores with a sloppy right hand. Vanorden should have avoided that one.
Vanorden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vanorden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Account.
Account scores with a nice body kick.
Account cracks Vanorden with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Account ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vanorden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vanorden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Account looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vanorden throws a lazy head kick
and Account connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vanorden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Account.
Account drops Vanorden with a straight right hand, right on the button! Account follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Camaras Account!

Event: WVT 139: Custer v Vanorden
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Custer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Custer tried to counter with a leg kick but Vanorden avoided it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Custer. That's going to slow Vanorden down.
Custer misses with a double jab
letting Vanorden counter with a right hand.
Vanorden misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custer slips a straight right by Vanorden.
Custer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Custer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vanorden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vanorden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vanorden throws an off balance right hand
and Custer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vanorden's knee momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vanorden checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Vanorden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD#
Custer lands a big head kick that sends Vanorden tumbling to the mat! Custer takes a step backwards and waves Vanorden back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Vanorden is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An inside leg kick from Custer misses. #T2#
Vanorden 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.
Custer scores with a spinning back kick!
Custer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#KD#
Custer lands a big head kick that sends Vanorden tumbling to the mat! Custer takes a step backwards and waves Vanorden back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vanorden is still on wobbly legs! Can Custer finish him?
Crack! Custer connects with the perfect overhand right and Vanorden falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Custer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesse Custer!
Jesse Custer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 128: Sector v Custer
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1#
Vanorden scores with a hook to the body. Paris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vanorden loads up on a big right hand but Paris slips the punch.
Paris drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vanorden sprawls and moves away.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paris avoids the body shot from Vanorden.
Paris drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vanorden sprawls and moves away.
Vanorden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vanorden connects with a body shot.
Vanorden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paris manages to avoid it.
Paris changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vanorden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paris tries to counter with a takedown but Vanorden is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Vanorden closes the distance and pushes Paris back into the cage.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paris's elbow.
Vanorden is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vanorden pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paris being controlled against the cage.
Paris blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Paris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vanorden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paris is working for takedown but Vanorden is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vanorden.
Paris blocks a body shot from Vanorden.
Paris is working for takedown but Vanorden is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vanorden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vanorden struggles to land a body shot inside as Paris controls his hands.
Vanorden goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paris backwards.
Paris wants a takedown.
Vanorden trying to land knees to the body.
Vanorden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paris wants a takedown but no success here.
Paris can't get the takedown.
Paris has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vanorden after a bit of a struggle.
Paris wants a takedown.
Vanorden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vanorden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vanorden misses with a body punch. #T3#
Vanorden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paris looking for a takedown.
Vanorden misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paris.
Paris has Vanorden pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vanorden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vanorden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vanorden tries to throw a body punch but Paris avoids it by throwing Vanorden back against the cage.
Vanorden slows down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vanorden.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vanorden lands a nice shot to the body.
Vanorden tries a body shot but Paris blocks it.
Vanorden can't find room to land a body shot as Paris controls the action.
Paris blocks a body shot from Vanorden.
Good body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vanorden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vanorden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paris or not.
A head punch on the inside from Vanorden fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vanorden lands a nice uppercut.
Vanorden throws a punch but it's blocked by Paris.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Vanorden throws a body punch but Paris moves out of range. #CL2#
Vanorden rushes Paris and presses him up against the cage.
Vanorden can't find room to land a body shot as Paris controls the action.
Paris wants a takedown but no success here.
Vanorden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vanorden tries to work over Paris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paris is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vanorden gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Paris prevents a body shot from Vanorden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vanorden prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paris avoiding damage as Vanorden throws knees to the body.
Vanorden struggles to land a body shot inside as Paris controls his hands. #T1#
Vanorden tries a body shot but Paris blocks it.
Vanorden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vanorden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paris blocks a body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands with a light punch inside.
Paris tries for a takedown but Vanorden manages to get underhooks.
Paris blocks a body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden tries to work over Paris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vanorden tries to throw a body punch but Paris avoids it by throwing Vanorden back against the cage.
Vanorden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vanorden tries to throw a body punch but Paris avoids it by throwing Vanorden back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Vanorden. #T2##TD#
Paris gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Paris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paris throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vanorden to regain full guard.
Paris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vanorden managing to control the position.
Paris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paris postures up in Vanorden's guard and throws a big left but Vanorden blocks it.
Paris has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Paris throwing strikes from guard but Vanorden blocks nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vanorden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vanorden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Paris is looking to work some ground and pound but Vanorden has wrist control.
Paris working some strikes from top position.
Paris is looking to work some ground and pound but Vanorden has wrist control.
Paris landing some decent shots from guard.
Paris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paris throwing strikes but missing.
Paris throws a big right hand that misses.
Paris is looking to work some ground and pound but Vanorden has wrist control.
Paris throwing strikes but missing.
Paris throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Vanorden 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.
Paris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vanorden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vanorden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paris is one step ahead there.
Paris throwing strikes from guard but Vanorden blocks nicely.
Paris is looking to work some ground and pound but Vanorden has wrist control.
Paris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paris throwing strikes from guard but Vanorden blocks nicely.
Paris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bruce Vanorden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Vanorden throws an overhand right that lands on Paris's shoulder, as Paris tries to avoid the shot.
Paris slips under a jab from Vanorden.
Vanorden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paris.#CL2#
Vanorden drives through and clinches with Paris against the cage.
Vanorden struggles to land a body shot inside as Paris controls his hands.
Vanorden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vanorden lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vanorden struggles to land a body shot inside as Paris controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vanorden leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vanorden misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Vanorden is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Vanorden.
Vanorden has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Paris seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vanorden can turn it around.
Vanorden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vanorden throws a punch but it's blocked by Paris.
Paris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vanorden tries a body shot but Paris blocks it.
Vanorden throws a punch but it's blocked by Paris.
Paris drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bruce Vanorden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Vanorden struggles to land a body shot inside as Paris controls his hands.
Paris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paris is working for takedown but Vanorden is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanorden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paris backwards.
Paris looking for a takedown.
The referee calls for Vanorden to work.
Vanorden lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Vanorden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vanorden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paris.
Vanorden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vanorden pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Vanorden clinches.
Vanorden digs a right hand underneath Paris's ribcage. Paris let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vanorden working Paris over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Vanorden.
Vanorden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vanorden lands an uppercut.
Paris is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vanorden pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vanorden lands a body punch.
Vanorden lands a shoulder strike.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paris's elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paris being controlled against the cage.
Marco Paris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paris has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vanorden after a bit of a struggle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Vanorden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vanorden winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Vanorden!
Bruce Vanorden thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 119: Ihantala v Vunipola
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1#
Garrett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Garrett connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Vanorden misses.
Garrett is looking to counter punch.
Garrett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vanorden throws an overhand right that lands on Garrett's shoulder, as Garrett tries to avoid the shot.
Vanorden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garrett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Garrett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vanorden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrett manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Garrett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vanorden misses the jab.
Vanorden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanorden throws a body shot but no joy.
Vanorden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garrett throws out the jab.
Vanorden jabs Garrett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrett looks to throw the jab but Vanorden is out of range.
Garrett throws a body punch but Vanorden moves out of range.
Vanorden takes a swing at Garrett's ribcage but misses.
Garrett moves away from the strike by Vanorden.
Vanorden takes a swing at Garrett's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Garrett throws a lazy right hand but Vanorden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garrett shoots in but Vanorden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bruce Vanorden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Vanorden.
Vanorden throws a hook but Garrett avoids it easily.
Garrett is looking to counter punch.
Garrett checks the leg kick.
Garrett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vanorden moves away from the strike by Garrett.
Garrett throws a jab but it's blocked by Vanorden.
A lazy left from Garrett finds it's target.
Garrett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vanorden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vanorden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garrett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Garrett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garrett takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Garrett slips under a jab.
Jab by Garrett.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garrett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanorden throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garrett misses with a looping left.
Garrett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vanorden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanorden avoids the body shot from Garrett.
Vanorden follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Vanorden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garrett moves away.
Vanorden misses with a low kick.
Garrett avoids the body shot from Vanorden.
Garrett seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vanorden lands with a nice body kick.
Garrett tests Vanorden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garrett loads up on a big right hand but Vanorden slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Garrett.
Garrett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Garrett.
Garrett misses the shot to the body.
Vanorden throws a big shot that misses.
Vanorden slips under a jab from Garrett.
Garrett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vanorden.
Garrett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Garrett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Garrett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Garrett defending well as Vanorden loads up on a big left hand.
Vanorden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vanorden.
Vanorden swings for the body but Garrett moves out of range.
Garrett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vanorden.
Garrett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garrett is looking to counter punch.
Garrett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanorden manages to avoid it.
Garrett throws a looping overhand right but Vanorden ducks down to avoid it.
Garrett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vanorden scores with a nice strike.
Garrett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Garrett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vanorden with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Vanorden misses. #T4#
Garrett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vanordens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Garrett swats away the attempt to clinch by Vanorden.
Vanorden slips under a jab.
Garrett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garrett moves away from the strike by Vanorden.
A swing and a miss from Vanorden.
Good leg kick by Vanorden.
Vanorden jabs at Garrett's body.
Garrett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vanorden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Garrett. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Vanorden moves into the clinch successfully.
Garrett misses with some punches.
Garrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garrett lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garrett misses with a body punch.
Vanorden lands a hook that snaps the head of Garrett backwards.
Vanorden stalling.
Vanorden can't find room to land a body shot as Garrett controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden 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#
Vanorden scores with a jab to the body.
Garrett swings for the body but Vanorden moves out of range.
Vanorden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vanorden throws a shot from downtown. Garrett moves away and avoids it.
Vanorden misses the shot to the body.
Vanorden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garrett throws out the jab.
Garrett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut. Garrett saw that one coming.
A jab from Vanorden misses.
It looked like Garrett was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vanorden.#CL2#
Vanorden clinches up with Garrett and pushes him back against the cage.
Garrett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vanorden's elbow.
Vanorden blocks a body shot from Garrett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garrett.
A bit of stalling here from Garrett.
Garrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garrett misses with a punch to the body.
Vanorden tries to throw a body punch but Garrett avoids it by throwing Vanorden back against the cage.
Vanorden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vanorden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vanorden. #T1#
Vanorden lands a shoulder strike.
Vanorden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Garrett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vanorden tries a body shot but Garrett blocks it.
Garrett misses with a body punch.
Vanorden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garrett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Vanorden on the inside.
Vanorden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vanorden.
Garrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garrett tries a body shot but Vanorden blocks it.
Garrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vanorden is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Garrett is keeping busy.
Garrett tries a body shot but Vanorden blocks it. #T2#
Garrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vanorden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garrett backwards.
Vanorden tries to throw a body punch but Garrett avoids it by throwing Vanorden back against the cage.
Vanorden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanorden is looking to control Garrett's arms but Garrett gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vanorden has his back to the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vanorden.
Vanorden blocks an uppercut.
Garrett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vanorden's elbow.
Vanorden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Garrett tries to throw a body punch but Vanorden avoids it by throwing Garrett back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
Vanorden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garrett blocks a body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vanorden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garrett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garrett presses Vanorden against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Garrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vanorden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Garrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Garrett.
Vanorden is breathing heavily.
Vanorden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garretts head.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Garrett - that landed with a thud.
Garrett taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garrett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vanorden tries a body shot but Garrett blocks it.
Garrett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vanorden.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garrett.
Garrett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Garrett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Garrett scores with a shot to the side of Vanorden's head.
Vanorden has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Garrett seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vanorden can turn it around.
Still in the clinch, Garrett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vanorden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Garrett misses with a body punch.
Garrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garrett lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Garrett prevents a body shot from Vanorden. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garrett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vanorden.
Garrett working aggressively here.
Vanorden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garrett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Garrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vanorden misses with a body punch.
Vanorden blocking some punches.
Garrett throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanorden.
Garrett blocks an uppercut.
Vanorden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garrett prevents a body shot from Vanorden.
Garrett throws a head punch that misses.
Garrett lands a nice uppercut.
Garrett lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bo Garrett will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Vanorden stuffs the takedown.
Good leg kick by Vanorden.
Vanorden drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garrett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vanorden.
Vanorden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Garrett throws an overhand right that lands on Vanorden's shoulder, as Vanorden tries to avoid the shot.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garrett misses with a hook. Vanorden ducked under it nicely.
Vanorden swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Garrett has closed the distance and engaged Vanorden in a clinch.
Garrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vanorden throws a punch but it's blocked by Garrett.
Garrett misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett tries to work over Vanorden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Vanorden.
Garrett working aggressively here.
Vanorden lands with a light punch inside.
Garrett tries a body shot but Vanorden blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garrett. #T1#
Garrett is working Vanorden over against the cage.
Vanorden holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Garrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garrett tries to work over Vanorden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vanorden is leaning against Garrett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Garrett fails to land.
A short right from Vanorden on the inside.
Garrett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vanorden's elbow.
Vanorden avoiding damage.
Garrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vanorden struggles to land a body shot inside as Garrett controls his hands.
Garrett content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vanorden can't find room to land a body shot as Garrett controls the action.
Garrett prevents a body shot from Vanorden.
Garrett can't find room to land a body shot as Vanorden controls the action.
Garrett can't find room to land a body shot as Vanorden controls the action. #T2#
Garrett tries to work over Vanorden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vanorden can't find room to land a body shot as Garrett controls the action.
Vanorden slows down the pace here.
Garrett takes a shot to the head.
Vanorden blocks an uppercut.
Vanorden tries a body shot but Garrett blocks it.
Garrett lands a body shot.
Vanorden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garrett wants a takedown.
Garrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Vanorden.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garrett.
Vanorden misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garrett.
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!
Garrett misses with a punch to the body.
Vanorden doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Vanorden.
Garrett misses with some punches.
Garrett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vanorden lands a shoulder strike.
Vanorden blocks a body shot from Garrett.
Vanorden misses with a body punch.
Garrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garrett blocks a body shot from Vanorden.
Garrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vanorden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garrett is looking to control Vanorden's arms but Vanorden gets an underhook and turns him. Now Garrett has his back to the cage.
Garrett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vanorden has Garrett pushed against the cage.#T4#
Vanorden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garrett or not.
Garrett tries to throw a body punch but Vanorden avoids it by throwing Garrett back against the cage.
Garrett misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Garrett on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garrett.
Vanorden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vanorden lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanorden lands a shot to the body.
Vanorden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garrett.
Garrett blocks a body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garrett.
A short left from Vanorden.
Vanorden misses with a body punch.
Garrett tries a body shot but Vanorden blocks it.
Vanorden tries a body shot but Garrett blocks it.
Garrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Vanorden controls his hands.
Garrett throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanorden.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Vanorden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vanorden 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Vanorden!
Bruce Vanorden seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 111: Ryoto v Surianglek
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Larkin scores with a spinning back kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Vanorden misses the target.
Larkin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jab from Vanorden.
Vanorden is looking to clinch.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut. Larkin saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Larkin 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 Vanorden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vanorden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Larkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Larkin thuds a left hand into Vanorden's body.
The fighters circling - Vanorden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vanorden just misses with a punch to the body.
Vanorden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larkin.
A telegraphed right hand from Vanorden misses the target.
As Vanorden backs away, Larkin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vanorden throws a shot from downtown. Larkin moves away and avoids it.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Larkin.
Vanorden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheers as Larkin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vanorden doesn't seem phased though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice uppercut lands for Vanorden. That snapped Larkin's head back.
Vanorden cracks Larkin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vanorden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Vanorden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Larkin is able to avoid easily.
Vanorden lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanorden. Larkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larkin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Larkin moves away from the strike by Vanorden.
Vanorden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vanorden misses with a leg kick
and Larkin counters with a straight right hand.
Vanorden doesn't manage to clinch there - Larkin circles away.
Larkin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vanorden moves to clinch but Larkin breaks away
and Larkin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vanorden tries to clinch but Larkin is having none of it.
Vanorden misses with a straight left.
Larkin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Larkin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vanorden checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vanorden lands a jab to the head.
Larkin takes one on the button.
Larkin checks a low kick from Vanorden.
Vanorden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larkin throws out the jab. #T2#
Vanorden throws a sloppy body shot
and Larkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Vanorden throws a jab but it's blocked by Larkin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larkin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vanorden is out of range.
Larkin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vanorden is looking to slow Larkin down with leg kicks.
Larkin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Vanorden misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Larkin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Vanorden.
Larkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vanorden misses with a body shot
and Larkin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Larkin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Vanorden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Larkin, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Larkin breaks from the clinch.
Larkin throws a series of punches but Vanorden moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Vanorden. That snapped Larkin's head back.
Vanorden scores with a hook to the body. Larkin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Vanorden throws a body shot but no joy.
Vanorden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanorden.
Larkin walks into a left hand.
Vanorden checks a low kick from Larkin.
Larkin defending well as Vanorden loads up on a big left hand.
Vanorden throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Larkin swinging wildly here.
Vanorden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vanorden lands a body shot.
Vanorden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vanorden jabs Larkin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Larkin throws a good cross that connects.
Vanorden thumps Larkin with a low kick.
Larkin staying out of range there.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vanorden misses the jab.
Vanorden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Larkin is out of range.
Vanorden avoids the body shot from Larkin.
A little jabbing left from Vanorden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vanorden throws a predictable looking body shot
and Larkin counters with an outside leg kick.
Larkin misses with a straight right.
Vanorden scores with a nice head shot.
Vanorden tries to clinch but Larkin is having none of it.
Larkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanorden.
Larkin needs to keep his hands up - Vanorden had a free shot at his head there.
Larkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Vanorden cracks Larkin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vanorden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Larkin needs to keep his hands up - Vanorden had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vanorden throws a hook but Larkin avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Larkin misses its target.
Vanorden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vanorden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanorden.
A jab from Vanorden does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
Larkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vanorden.
A jab lands there for Larkin.
Larkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Larkin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Larkin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Larkin tests Vanorden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Larkin moves away from the strike by Vanorden.
Larkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vanorden.
Larkin slips under a jab from Vanorden.
Larkin misses with a straight left.
Larkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Vanorden misses.
Larkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vanorden throws out the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larkin.
Vanorden connects with a high kick.
Vanorden with a hook.
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!
Larkin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Larkin slips a straight right by Vanorden.
Vanorden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Larkin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vanorden.
Larkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vanorden scores with a body shot.
Vanorden jabs at Larkin's body.
Vanorden scores with a jab. Larkin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vanorden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vanorden delivers a nice body kick.
Vanorden looks to land a left hand but Larkin moved out of range nicely.
Vanorden blocks a low kick nicely.
Vanorden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larkin.
Larkin throws a right hand that misses
and Vanorden counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Larkin missing with a left hand there. Vanorden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Larkin misses with a looping right.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
Larkin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vanorden lunges at Larkin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Larkin's hand.
Vanorden throws the left hand but Larkin avoids the punch easily.
Vanorden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vanorden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Larkin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Larkin misses its target.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vanorden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vanorden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Larkin's sensitive parts.
Vanorden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larkin.
Larkin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
Vanorden misses the jab.
Larkin scores with a leg kick.
Vanorden scores with a leg kick.
Vanorden throws a sloppy body shot
and Larkin counters with a good low kick that Vanorden was not able to check.
Vanorden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larkin takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Vanorden lands a head shot.
Vanorden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vanorden lets loose with a powerful body kick. Larkin will feel that in the morning.
Vanorden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vanorden tries to land a leg kick but Larkin saw it coming and moves away.
Vanorden throws an overhand right that lands on Larkin's shoulder, as Larkin tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Larkin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Larkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Vanorden misses.
A leg kick checked by Larkin.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
Vanorden tries to land a front kick but Larkin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Larkin.
Vanorden just misses with a punch to the body.
Vanorden slips under a jab.
Vanorden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Vanorden moves out of range as Larkin throws a body kick.
Vanorden misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Larkin.
Larkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vanorden misses with a low kick.
Vanorden connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
A big right from Vanorden misses.
Larkin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vanorden misses with a wild body shot.
Larkin throws a big shot that misses.
Vanorden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vanorden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Vanorden misses the target.
Larkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanorden.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Larkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Vanorden clobbers Larkin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab by Vanorden.
Larkin throws a leg kick but Vanorden sees it coming and moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vanorden! But no joy.
Larkin throws a shot from downtown. Vanorden moves away and avoids it.
Vanorden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Larkin looks to land a combination. Vanorden sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Larkin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vanorden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Larkin blocks the body kick.
Larkin looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Vanorden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot by Vanorden.
Vanorden is looking to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanorden throws a push kick but Larkin slaps the foot to one side.
Vanorden just misses with a punch to the body.
Vanorden checks a low kick from Larkin.
Larkin misses with a low kick. #T1#
Larkin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vanorden thuds his right hand into Larkin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vanorden checks a low kick from Larkin.
Vanorden flicks out a counter leg kick but Larkin steps away.
Vanorden throws a hook but Larkin avoids it easily.
Vanorden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vanorden throws a body kick that misses.
Vanorden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vanorden staying out of range there.
Vanorden lands a body shot.
Larkin looks to land a left hand but Vanorden moved out of range nicely.
Vanorden is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Larkin with a body shot.
Vanorden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanorden. Larkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vanorden misses with a body shot.
Vanorden throws a body shot but no joy.
Vanorden throws the left hand but Larkin avoids the punch easily.
Vanorden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Larkin checks it well.
Bruce Vanorden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Vanorden just misses with a punch to the body.
Larkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vanorden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Larkin throws a chopping leg kick but Vanorden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vanorden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanorden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Vanorden there.
Vanorden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanorden.
Larkin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vanorden just manages to avoid it.
Larkin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vanorden throws the left hand but Larkin avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Larkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vanorden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larkin manages to avoid it.
Larkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vanorden.
Vanorden misses with a looping left.
Larkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanorden.
Larkin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vanorden avoids it.
Larkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanorden.#T3#
Vanorden is looking to clinch.
Vanorden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Larkin misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vanorden! But no joy.
Vanorden misses with a body shot.
Larkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanorden.
Vanorden blocks a jab.
Vanorden's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
Larkin throwing a counter right hand but Vanorden manages to avoid it.
Larkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donnie Larkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larkin lands with a straight right. Vanorden didn't see that one coming.
Vanorden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vanorden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Larkin is looking to counter with head kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vanorden.
Vanorden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Larkin counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanorden. Larkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vanorden swings widly with a right hand
and Larkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vanorden throws a lazy uppercut
and Larkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larkin tried to score with a low kick but Vanorden checks it.
Vanorden throws an off balance right hand
and Larkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Larkin throws a solid leg kick but Vanorden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Larkin.
Vanorden throws a nice outside leg kick.
A lazy left from Vanorden finds it's target.
Vanorden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vanorden blocks a jab.
A head kick from Larkin lands but Vanorden takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanorden. Larkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vanorden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Larkin.
Vanorden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larkin moves away.
Larkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vanorden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Larkin misses with a wild body shot.
Vanorden scores with a nice body kick.
Larkin stalks Vanorden and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vanorden's face. Vanorden staggers backwards, shaken.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Vanorden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vanorden 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 185
Date: Sep 21, 2022

#R1#
Wieczorek on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#It looks like Lukasz Wieczorek has been cut.
Vanorden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wieczorek cracks Vanorden with an open hand slap.
Vanorden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wieczorek misses the jab.#KD#
Vanorden catches Wieczorek napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Wieczorek to the canvas! #ROC#Wieczorek is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanorden is stalling in the full guard.
Vanorden'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.
Vanorden prevents Wieczorek from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Vanorden won't allow Wieczorek to sweep him here.
Vanorden controls from within his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Good shot there by Vanorden.#CUT#That has opened up Lukasz Wieczorek's cut even more.#CL#
Vanorden rushes Wieczorek and presses him up against the cage.
Wieczorek has had enough of the clinch but Vanorden keeps him there for the moment.
Vanorden lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Vanorden.
Still in the clinch, Wieczorek scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Wieczorek fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a nice uppercut.
Vanorden misses with a body punch. #T2#
Wieczorek swings wildly with an uppercut but Vanorden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vanorden throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vanorden.
Wieczorek wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vanorden has him pressed against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Vanorden has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Wieczorek is trying to force a seperation but Vanorden has the dominant position.
Vanorden blocks a body shot from Wieczorek.
Vanorden misses with a body punch.
Wieczorek tries to stall but Vanorden uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vanorden tries a body shot but Wieczorek blocks it.
Vanorden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vanorden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vanorden cracks Wieczorek with a nice body shot.
Vanorden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wieczorek looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Wieczorek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanorden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wieczorek.
Vanorden slips under a jab from Wieczorek.
Vanorden scores with a jab. Wieczorek acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#The cut above Lukasz Wieczorek's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#CL#
Vanorden gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Wieczorek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vanorden misses the jab.
Wieczorek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vanorden tests Wieczorek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vanorden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wieczorek connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vanorden misses with a straight right.
Wieczorek throws a body shot but no joy.
Vanorden lands a jab.#CUT#Lukasz Wieczorek's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanorden scores with a decent looking hook.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lukasz Wieczorek's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bruce Vanorden!
Our winner, Bruce Vanorden, 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.
Lukasz Wieczorek was interviewed post fight and said 'Kurwa ...'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 174
Date: Aug 24, 2022

#R1#
Vanorden is looking to clinch but Tacoronte is avoiding it.
Vanorden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tacoronte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vanorden missing with a left hand there. Tacoronte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanorden loads up on a big right hand but Tacoronte slips the punch.
Tacoronte throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like Bruce Vanorden has been cut.
Tacoronte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tacoronte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tacoronte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanorden.
Tacoronte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vanorden takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC#Vanorden is rocked!
Vanorden throws a looping overhand right but Tacoronte ducks down to avoid it.
Vanorden is still on wobbly legs! Can Tacoronte finish him?
Vanorden looks to land a right hand but Tacoronte moved out of range.
Vanorden swings widly with a right hand
and Tacoronte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vanorden looks winded!
Vanorden throws a lazy uppercut
and Tacoronte counters with a big right hand! Oh Vanorden is in trouble here! Tacoronte follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). SaÃºl Tacoronte!
SaÃºl Tacoronte decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 164
Date: Jul 27, 2022

#R1#
Vanorden lands with a shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chestner has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chestner dips to his left and cracks Vanorden with an uppercut!
Chestner ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chestner! But no joy.
Good exchange - Vanorden coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like Brad Chestner has been cut.
Chestner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vanorden misses with a left hand
and Chestner counters with a straight right hand.
Chestner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Vanorden takes the fight into the clinch.
Chestner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chestner tries to work over Vanorden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Our sources have told us that Vanorden has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Vanorden tries to throw a body punch but Chestner avoids it by throwing Vanorden back against the cage.
Chestner tries to pull guard but Vanorden forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chestner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Chestner.
Chestner tries to work over Vanorden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chestner tries to throw a body punch but Vanorden avoids it by throwing Chestner back against the cage.
Vanorden tries to stall but Chestner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chestner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chestner goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Vanorden changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chestner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chestner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chestner moves out of range of the strikes.
Vanorden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vanorden lands a lovely overhand right.
Vanorden lands the left hand.
Vanorden missing with a left hand there. Chestner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chestner ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chestner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vanorden.
Bruce Vanorden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vanorden looks to land a left hand but Chestner moved out of range nicely.
Chestner slips a straight right by Vanorden.
Vanorden misses with a looping right.
Vanorden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chestner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vanorden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Vanorden throws the left hand but Chestner avoids the punch easily.
Chestner ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
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!
Vanorden throws a lazy uppercut
and Chestner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vanorden throws the left hand but Chestner avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Chestner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chestner thuds a left hand into Vanorden's body.
Chestner lands a nice shot to the body.
Chestner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut. Chestner saw that one coming.
Vanorden lands a head shot.
Chestner lands with a hook. Vanorden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vanorden takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chestner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chestner duly obliges.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut. Chestner saw that one coming.
Vanorden misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Chestner to counter with a crisp jab.
Vanorden jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Vanorden misses with a hook
letting Chestner counter with a right hand.
Vanorden misses with a looping right.
Vanorden swings widly with a right hand
and Chestner counters with a nice uppercut.
Vanorden throws a looping overhand right but Chestner ducks down to avoid it.
Vanorden looks to throw the jab but Chestner is out of range.
Chestner throws out a counter right but Vanorden avoids it with no problem.
Chestner throws a jab when Vanorden was well out of range.
Nice shot by Chestner.
Chestner lunges at Vanorden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vanorden's hand. #ROC2#Vanorden is rocked!
Chestner misses with a looping right.
Oh Vanorden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chestner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vanorden seems to have got his legs back now.
Vanorden misses with a right hand
and Chestner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chestner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vanorden had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Vanorden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chestner swings for the body but Vanorden moves out of range.
Vanorden misses with a hook
and Chestner counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Vanorden misses with a hook.
Vanorden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chestner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chestner swings for the body but Vanorden moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Vanorden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vanorden.#CL#
Vanorden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chestner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Chestner.
Vanorden is breathing heavily.
Chestner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chestner throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanorden.
Vanorden blocks a body shot from Chestner.
Chestner pushes Vanorden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chestner lands a right hand.
Vanorden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vanorden blocks a body shot from Chestner.
Chestner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Chestner.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chestner.
Good body shot from Chestner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Chestner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brad Chestner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Vanorden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chestner tests Vanorden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vanorden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vanorden throws a shot from downtown. Chestner moves away and avoids it.
Vanorden connects with a jab.
Vanorden works the jab nicely.#KD2#
Chestner steps into range and cracks Vanorden with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Vanorden flops backwards and Chestner dives into his guard looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanorden looking for a sweep. Not yet Vanorden, not yet.
Chestner forces his way into half guard.
Vanorden trying to control here.
Chestner is controlling the pace.
Chestner is keen to just control but Vanorden is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB2#
Chestner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vanorden has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Chestner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vanorden sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chestner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vanorden is looking to improve his position.
Vanorden wants to control but Chestner is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Chestner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chestner trying to control from half guard but Vanorden is working away. #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.
Chestner wants to free his trapped foot but Vanorden is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chestner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vanorden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chestner controlling the pace.
Vanorden keeping hold of Chestner's head, controlling as best he can.
Vanorden moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chestner trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanorden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vanorden is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vanorden swings widly with a right hand
and Chestner counters with a straight right hand.
Chestner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vanorden darts in trying to clinch
and Chestner counters with a stiff right hand.
Vanorden swings widly with a right hand
and Chestner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vanorden misses with a lunging right hand
and Chestner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chestner defending well as Vanorden loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Chestner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vanorden throws a lazy uppercut
and Chestner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vanorden thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Chestner throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Vanorden tumbling to the canvas!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chestner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chestner preventing the sweep.
Vanorden is pulling down on Chestner's head to control his posture. #T4#
Chestner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vanorden pulls Chestner in close to prevent any damage.
Chestner wants to pass the guard but Vanorden is keeping the position.
Vanorden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chestner postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chestner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vanorden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chestner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Chestner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brad Chestner's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Chestner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chestner throws a good cross that connects.
Vanorden swings for the body but Chestner moves out of range.
A jab from Vanorden misses.
Vanorden looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chestner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chestner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vanorden.
Chestner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vanorden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chestner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chestner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vanorden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Chestner. Those never looked like landing.
Vanorden is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chestner looks to land a left hand but Vanorden moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Chestner.
Vanorden throws a hook but Chestner blocks it.
Chestner throws a counter combo.
Chestner lands with a good body shot.
Vanorden throws a lazy uppercut
and Chestner counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Chestner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vanorden misses with a hook
and Chestner counters with a right hand to the body.
Vanorden misses with a straight left.
Vanorden thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Vanorden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vanorden misses with a left hand
and Chestner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vanorden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chestner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chestner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vanorden throws a lazy right hand but Chestner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chestner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chestner misses with a wild body shot.
Chestner lands a slapping body shot.
Vanorden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chestner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vanorden walks into a stiff left hand from Chestner.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Vanorden.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chestner! But no joy.
Chestner staying out of range there.
Brad Chestner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut.
Chestner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vanorden looks to land a left hand but Chestner moved out of range nicely.
Vanorden lands a lovely overhand right.
Chestner throws a looping overhand right but Vanorden ducks down to avoid it.
Chestner misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Vanorden as he connects with a hook.
Vanorden looks to land a right hand but Chestner moved out of range.
Chestner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vanorden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Vanorden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vanorden lands with a hook. Chestner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vanorden looks to land a left hand but Chestner moved out of range nicely.
Chestner scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Chestner scores with a takedown into Vanorden's guard.#T3#
Vanorden is pulling down on Chestner's head. It's preventing any offense from Chestner, at least for the moment.
Vanorden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chestner trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanorden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vanorden looking for a sweep. Not yet Vanorden, not yet.
Vanorden controlling the position.
Chestner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vanorden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chestner keeps trying to improve his position.
Vanorden has control of Chestner's left arm, preventing Chestner from doing any damage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chestner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vanorden's guard. #SUB2#
Chestner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vanorden defends it well.
Vanorden is trying to get back to full guard.
Vanorden is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Chestner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vanorden sees it coming and defends easily.
Chestner prevents Vanorden from improving his position.
Vanorden is trying to maintain the position but Chestner is very close to passing his half guard.
Vanorden is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Chestner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chestner 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Chestner!
Brad Chestner decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 155
Date: Jun 22, 2022

#R1#
Ecker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vanorden looks to land a left hand but Ecker moved out of range nicely.
Ecker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vanorden.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ecker is defended easily by Vanorden.
A big left from Vanorden misses.
Ecker slips a straight right by Vanorden.
Vanorden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ecker.
Ecker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vanorden as he avoids it easily.
Bruce Vanorden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.#TD2#
Ecker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Vanorden pushes Ecker off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Ecker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vanorden.
Vanorden connects with the punch.
Vanorden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ecker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vanorden has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut.
Ecker slips a jab from Vanorden.
Ecker chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD2#
Ecker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ecker lands in his opponent's guard.
Vanorden wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Vanorden continues to stall.
Ecker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vanorden has his hands on Ecker's head, controlling the position.
Ecker throwing strikes but missing.
Ecker postures up in Vanorden's guard and throws a big left but Vanorden blocks it.
Vanorden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vanorden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ecker scoring with some ground and pound.
Vanorden is looking to stand up but Ecker isn't so interested in that idea.
Ecker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vanorden is keeping the position for now.
Ecker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vanorden's head.
Ecker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vanorden is keeping the position for now.
Ecker preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vanorden has Ecker pulled in close to control his posture.
Vanorden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ecker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ecker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vanorden controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ecker is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ecker is fighting to break Vanorden's control of his arms but Vanorden is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vanorden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vanorden wants to sweep here but Ecker controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanorden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vanorden is controlling Ecker's posture.
Ecker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Ecker won't allow Vanorden to sweep him here.
Vanorden is working hard here to advance position.
Ecker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vanorden has control of Ecker's left arm, preventing Ecker from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ecker preventing the sweep.
Ecker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ecker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vanorden controlling Ecker's posture.
Ecker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vanorden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vanorden has Ecker pulled in close to control his posture.
Ecker landing with the ground and pound.
Vanorden is trying to keep Ecker in close.
Vanorden tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Ecker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ecker is working Vanorden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ecker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vanorden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ecker tries to free his leg and advance position but Vanorden is retaining full guard.
Vanorden pulls Ecker in close to prevent any damage.
Vanorden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ecker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Vanorden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ecker keeping full guard, as Vanorden tries to pass.
Vanorden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bruce Vanorden will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ecker jabs Vanorden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice shot by Vanorden.
Ecker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vanorden tries to clinch but Ecker moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Vanorden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ecker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ecker wants to land a leg kick but Vanorden is out of range.
Ecker fails with a takedown attempt.
Ecker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Vanorden to counter with a crisp jab.
Bruce Vanorden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden throws a hook to the side of Ecker's head but Ecker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vanorden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vanorden throws the left hand but Ecker avoids the punch easily.
Ecker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanorden.
Vanorden throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Ecker counter with a right hand.
Ecker takes one to the chin there.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Vanorden.
Vanorden missing with a left hand there. Ecker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vanorden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vanorden on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ecker. Ecker obviously looking to wear him down.
Ecker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Vanorden misses.
Ecker gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Vanorden points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Ecker wakes up just in time to hear Vanorden thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Vanorden!
A very excited looking Bruce Vanorden made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WCF WNF 97:Blazej v Vanorden 2
Date: Mar 16, 2022

#R1#
Byczkiewicz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Byczkiewicz misses with a wild body shot.
Byczkiewicz lands a right hook to the body.
Byczkiewicz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Blazej Byczkiewicz has been cut.
Vanorden on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vanorden wants to clinch up but Byczkiewicz keeps it at a distance.
Byczkiewicz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanorden.
Vanorden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vanorden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD#
Byczkiewicz drops Vanorden with a big left hand and mounts him. Vanorden is in big trouble! #ROC#Vanorden is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byczkiewicz is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Vanorden goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Byczkiewicz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Blazej Byczkiewicz!
A very excited looking Blazej Byczkiewicz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WCF 110: Escalante vs Diaz
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Vanorden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Vanorden throwing a counter right hand but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Vanorden lands with a cross. #CUT#It looks like Magnus Gunnarsson has been cut.
Gunnarsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vanorden is out of range and Gunnarsson settles back down.
Gunnarsson blocks a jab.
Gunnarsson works Vanorden's body with a nice hook.#KD#
Vanorden steps into range and cracks Gunnarsson with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Gunnarsson flops backwards and Vanorden dives into his guard looking to finish!
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanorden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position.
Vanorden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gunnarsson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vanorden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vanorden's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Vanorden continues to stall.#SUB2#
Vanorden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gunnarsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vanorden has managed to get both his arms back between Gunnarsson's legs - danger averted.
Vanorden content to stall in guard here.
Our spies down at at NY Savages inform us that Gunnarsson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Vanorden advances position into side control!
Vanorden has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gunnarsson is looking to regain half guard here but Vanorden keeps moving and retains side control.
Vanorden works to advance to full mount. Gunnarsson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Gunnarsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Vanorden controlling from the full mount.
Vanorden'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.
Vanorden has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Further stalling from Vanorden.
Gunnarsson working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vanorden content just to control the position here.
Gunnarsson is looking to improve his position but Vanorden isn't that keen on the idea.
Vanorden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Vanorden wants to control the pace but Gunnarsson is squirming around nicely.
Vanorden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gunnarsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Vanorden has a good base and remains in mount.
Vanorden controlling his opponent.
Gunnarsson wants to hold on but Vanorden pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanorden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Vanorden is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Vanorden tries to control but Gunnarsson wriggling away.
Vanorden controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Gunnarsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vanorden looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vanorden trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gunnarsson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Vanorden is keeping busy.
Vanorden is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gunnarsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Gunnarsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Vanorden looks to throw the jab but Gunnarsson is out of range.
Gunnarsson tries to land a front kick but Vanorden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Vanorden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vanorden throws a hook but Gunnarsson avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson thuds his right hand into Vanorden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gunnarsson connects with a looping right hand.
Donk. Gunnarsson catches Vanorden right on the button with a cross.
Vanorden missing with a left hand there. Gunnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut.
Gunnarsson lands a jab.
Gunnarsson blocks a jab.
Gunnarsson jabs Vanorden right on the nose. Vanorden blinks but takes it well.
Gunnarsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vanorden circles away.
Vanorden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gunnarsson can do to turn this around?
Vanorden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunnarsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vanorden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunnarsson defending well as Vanorden loads up on a big left hand.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Vanorden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunnarsson stalks Vanorden and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vanorden's face. Vanorden staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Gunnarsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vanorden misses the shot to the body.
Gunnarsson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gunnarsson staying out of range there.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vanorden as he jumps to the side.
Gunnarsson shoots for a takedown but Vanorden saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bruce Vanorden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.
Vanorden 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.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Vanorden takes the fight into the clinch.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunnarsson's elbow.
Vanorden can't find room to land a body shot as Gunnarsson controls the action.
Vanorden is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gunnarsson is defending well.
Vanorden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunnarsson's elbow.
Vanorden tries to work over Gunnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunnarsson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vanorden controlling the action here for a moment.
Vanorden misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnarsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vanorden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Vanorden fails to land. #T3#
A short left from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vanorden is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gunnarsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vanorden misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vanorden looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunnarsson is just out of range.
Gunnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Vanorden.
Gunnarsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick lands for Gunnarsson.
Vanorden throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Vanorden moves into range and clinches up with Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson prevents a body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Vanorden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gunnarsson can't get the takedown.
Vanorden stalling in the clinch.
Gunnarsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vanorden tries to score a body lock takedown but Gunnarsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vanorden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vanorden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vanorden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vanorden struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunnarsson controls his hands.
Vanorden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Vanorden lands a takedown into guard.
Gunnarsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vanorden's guard. #REVB#
Vanorden pulls Gunnarsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Gunnarsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bruce Vanorden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Magnus Gunnarsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gunnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Vanorden is just out of range.
Vanorden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunnarsson ducks right into an uppercut from Vanorden.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the side of Vanorden's head but Vanorden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vanorden throws a lazy right hand but Gunnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gunnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vanorden throws out the jab.
Vanorden misses with a straight left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gunnarsson. That's going to slow Vanorden down.
Nice cross by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson takes one on the button.
Vanorden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunnarsson staying out of range there.
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Gunnarsson misses.
Vanorden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunnarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vanorden throws out the jab.
Vanorden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanorden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunnarsson. #T1#
Gunnarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunnarsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vanorden.
Gunnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vanorden throws an overhand right that lands on Gunnarsson's shoulder, as Gunnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut. Gunnarsson saw that one coming.
Gunnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunnarsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vanorden finds it's way round the side to connect with Gunnarsson's head.
Gunnarsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gunnarsson shoots in and drives through. Vanorden sprawls well.
Vanorden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vanorden lands with a hook. Gunnarsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vanorden misses with a hook. Gunnarsson ducked under it nicely.
Vanorden fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Gunnarsson misses.
Gunnarsson misses the jab.#KD#
Vanorden bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Gunnarsson! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#Gunnarsson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanorden is pushing down on Gunnarsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gunnarsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Vanorden has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vanorden stalling.
Gunnarsson is looking for a sweep. Vanorden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Vanorden is looking to advance position but Gunnarsson won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vanorden trying to control the pace.
Gunnarsson is looking to improve his position.
Gunnarsson trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vanorden in particular looking to stall.
Vanorden blocks the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vanorden in particular looking to stall.
Gunnarsson tries to roll over but Vanorden keeps him under control.
Vanorden controlling the action here.
Gunnarsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson looking for submissions off his back.
Vanorden keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gunnarsson is refusing to be controlled, as Vanorden sits in half guard.
Gunnarsson is pressing down on Vanorden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vanorden controlling from the top position.
Gunnarsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Gunnarsson, not yet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson has his foot on Vanorden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vanorden works his way back into a safe position though.
Bruce Vanorden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vanorden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vanorden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gunnarsson trying to keep a closed guard but Vanorden is proving a slippery customer.
Vanorden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gunnarsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magnus Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vanorden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gunnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Vanorden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vanorden has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WCF WNF 85: Boaler vs Vanorden
Date: Dec 22, 2021

#R1#
Boaler slips a jab from Vanorden.
Boaler scores with a jab to the body.
Vanorden looks to land a right hand but Boaler moved out of range.
Boaler feinted with a counter takedown.
Vanorden misses with a looping right.
Vanorden throws a right hand that misses
and Boaler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boaler misses with the combination.
Vanorden scores with a jab. Boaler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Vanorden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boaler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanorden.
Boaler tries to counter with a takedown but Vanorden is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Vanorden misses.
Vanorden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boaler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vanorden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vanorden misses with a hook.
Vanorden digs a good body shot into Boaler's ribs.#T1#
Boaler misses with a two punch combination.
Boaler slips under a jab.
Vanorden has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boaler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boaler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vanorden throws a hook but Boaler blocks it.
Vanorden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vanorden lands a nice shot to the body.
Vanorden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vanorden missing with a left hand there. Boaler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boaler misses with a wild body shot.
Vanorden throws out a counter right but Boaler avoids it with no problem.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Vanorden forces Boaler back against the cage and clinches.
Vanorden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boaler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vanorden walks away with a smile on his face. Boaler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vanorden misses with a right hand
and Boaler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vanorden misses with a lunging right hand
and Boaler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Vanorden cracks Boaler with an uppercut from hell and Boaler crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Vanorden's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC2#Boaler is rocked!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Vanorden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boaler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vanorden has managed to get both his arms back between Boaler's legs - danger averted.
Oh Boaler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boaler 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.
Vanorden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boaler seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanorden tries to free his leg and advance position but Boaler is retaining full guard.
Vanorden postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanorden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vanorden's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vanorden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boaler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boaler 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.
Boaler is controlling Vanorden's posture.#T3#
Boaler 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#
Boaler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boaler working a defensive guard here.
Vanorden is stalling in the full guard.
Boaler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vanorden looking to pass the guard.
Boaler is trying to control the position but Vanorden postures up.
Boaler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vanorden controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#KD2#
Boaler ducks straight into an uppercut from Vanorden and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Boaler manages to regain guard straight away.
Vanorden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Boaler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vanorden stays in close to Boaler's body and controls the position.
Boaler controlling the position.
Vanorden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
More stalling from Vanorden.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanorden with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice shot lands for Vanorden.
A big right from Vanorden misses.
Vanorden lands with an uppercut that bounces Boaler off the cage and back into range.
Boaler defending well as Vanorden loads up on a big left hand.
Vanorden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vanorden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vanorden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boaler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boaler scores with a jab. Vanorden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vanorden lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaler walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Boaler limp body while Vanorden jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Vanorden!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruce Vanorden thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WCF 96: Wolf vs Vanorden
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Vanorden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wolf throwing a counter right hand but Vanorden manages to avoid it.
Vanorden misses with a hook
letting Wolf counter with a right hand.
Nice cross by Vanorden.#CUT2#It looks like Aaron Wolf has been cut.
The fighters circling - Vanorden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wolf connects with a body shot that sends Vanorden's belly button to the back.
Vanorden's corner calls for a 1-2. Vanorden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vanorden misses with a body punch
and Wolf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut.
Vanorden misses with a straight left. #KD2#
Vanorden lands a big shot that drops Wolf! Can he finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolf 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.
Wolf not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vanorden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vanorden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wolf swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Vanorden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vanorden wants to pass the guard but Wolf is keeping the position.
Vanorden controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wolf seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wolf is trying to keep Vanorden in close. #SUB#
Wolf is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Wolf working for a triangle but Vanorden defends it easily.
Vanorden sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vanorden slips nicely into half guard.
Vanorden is controlling the pace.
Vanorden's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Wolf looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Wolf trying to control from the bottom.
Wolf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vanorden stalling.
Vanorden wants to pass the guard but Wolf is defending well.
Wolf trying to control here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wolf won't allow Vanorden to pass to mount.
Vanorden is trying to control. Wolf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vanorden keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Vanorden 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vanorden throws an off balance right hand
and Wolf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Wolf just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolf blocks a jab.
Wolf thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL2#
Vanorden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wolf, pushing him back against the cage.
Vanorden throws a head punch that misses.
Vanorden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vanorden takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wolf blocks a body shot from Vanorden. #TD2#
Wolf is fighting off a takedown attempt but Vanorden is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wolf to the mat. Wolf regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Vanorden tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolf is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Vanorden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wolf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vanorden has managed to get both his arms back between Wolf's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Vanorden is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Wolf has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Vanorden is looking to defend but Wolf has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Vanorden! Wolf pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Vanorden taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aaron Wolf!
Aaron Wolf retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Aaron Wolf, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WCF 93: Wolf vs Blazej
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Vanorden throws a hook to the side of Lucas's head but Lucas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been informed that Lucas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vanorden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lucas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vanorden tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lucas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vanorden misses with a hook
and Lucas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Vanorden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lucas.
Vanorden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lucas is trying to push Vanorden away but Vanorden has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vanorden tries a body shot but Lucas blocks it.
Lucas has a couple of punches blocked by Vanorden.
Lucas is trying to push Vanorden away but Vanorden has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vanorden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vanorden lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
A short uppercut from Lucas.
Lucas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lucas tries to throw a body punch but Vanorden avoids it by throwing Lucas back against the cage.
Lucas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vanorden lands a nice uppercut.
Lucas wants to break free but Vanorden has control.
Vanorden lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Lucas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vanorden throws a sloppy body shot
and Lucas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vanorden throws a jab when Lucas was well out of range.
Lucas takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Vanorden has closed the distance and engaged Lucas in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vanorden as Lucas tries to tie him up.
Lucas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vanorden stalling in the clinch.
Vanorden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vanorden wants a takedown.
Vanorden works on Lucas's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Vanorden being controlled against the cage.
Vanorden trying to control the position but instead, Lucas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vanorden into the cage.
Vanorden has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vanorden scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lucas's elbow.
Vanorden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vanorden scores with a hook to the body.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lucas's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Vanorden.
Lucas wants to break free but Vanorden has control.
Vanorden struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucas controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
Lucas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vanorden drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lucas blocks a body shot from Vanorden. #T3#
Lucas wants to get back to striking at distance but Vanorden won't allow it.
Vanorden has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lucas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Vanorden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lucas's elbow.
Lucas misses with a body punch.
Vanorden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Vanorden gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lucas wants to get back to full guard.
Vanorden content to control rather than advance.
Vanorden passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
Vanorden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lucas is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Lucas is looking to get to half guard.
Vanorden 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.
Vanorden won't let Lucas get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Lucas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vanorden content just to control the position here.
Vanorden has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lucas is looking to slow Vanorden down with leg kicks.
Vanorden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanorden misses with a straight right.
Lucas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vanorden throws a poor cross that misses
and Vanorden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vanorden is looking to clinch.
Vanorden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lucas. Vanorden shrugs it off though.
Vanorden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Vanorden misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vanorden throws a big shot that misses.
Lucas throws out a counter right but Vanorden avoids it with no problem.
Vanorden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucas can do to turn this around?
Lucas throws a lazy right hand but Vanorden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lucas swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Vanorden tries to clinch but Lucas moves out of range.
Lucas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vanorden is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice body punch from Vanorden.
Lucas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vanorden swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lucas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Vanorden.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Vanorden darts in and clinches Lucas up against the cage.
Vanorden tries to work over Lucas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vanorden lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lucas is breathing heavily.
Lucas prevents a body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden can't find room to land a body shot as Lucas controls the action.
Vanorden tries to throw a body punch but Lucas avoids it by throwing Vanorden back against the cage.
Vanorden struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucas controls his hands.
Vanorden lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanorden has Lucas pressed against the cage, preventing Lucas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Lucas breaks the clinch. #T2##CL#
Vanorden closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lucas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanorden tries to throw a body punch but Lucas avoids it by throwing Vanorden back against the cage.
Lucas tries to break the clinch but Vanorden is controlling the position.
Vanorden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vanorden tries to throw a body punch but Lucas avoids it by throwing Vanorden back against the cage.
Vanorden lands a hook that snaps the head of Lucas backwards.
Lucas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vanorden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vanorden is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lucas trying to stall but Vanorden improves his position.
Vanorden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lucas misses with a punch on the inside.
Vanorden keeps control of Lucas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lucas.
Vanorden is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vanorden tries to throw a body punch but Lucas avoids it by throwing Vanorden back against the cage.
Lucas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vanorden backwards. #T3#
Lucas is trying to break the clinch but Vanorden has him pressed against the cage.
Vanorden struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucas controls his hands.
Vanorden tries to work over Lucas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lucas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lucas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lucas is trying to break free.
Bruce Vanorden has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vanorden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lucas blocks a body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lucas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vanorden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lucas prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Vanorden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanorden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Lucas manages to break the clinch.
Vanorden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lucas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lucas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lucas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Vanorden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucas.
Vanorden throws a poor cross that misses
and Lucas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vanorden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lucas momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lucas 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 Vanorden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vanorden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lucas thows a leg kick but Vanorden checks it
and Vanorden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vanorden tries to clinch but Lucas is having none of it.
Vanorden lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Lucas - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Vanorden!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Vanorden!
An out of breath Bruce Vanorden thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WCF WNF 70: Blazej vs Vanorden
Date: Sep 08, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Vanorden does it's job there.
Byczkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vanorden.
Byczkiewicz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Vanorden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Byczkiewicz misses with a few strikes there.
Vanorden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vanorden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byczkiewicz.
Vanorden scores with a nice right hand.
Jab by Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz scores with a nice right hand.
Vanorden looks to throw the jab but Byczkiewicz is out of range.
It looked like Byczkiewicz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vanorden.
Byczkiewicz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vanorden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Byczkiewicz swings for the body but Vanorden moves out of range.
Vanorden misses with a straight left.
Byczkiewicz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vanorden connects with a right hand. Byczkiewicz shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanorden lands a nice looking body shot.
Vanorden throws a lazy right hand but Byczkiewicz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Byczkiewicz loads up on a big right hand but Vanorden slips the punch.
Byczkiewicz misses with a looping left.
Byczkiewicz throws a lazy uppercut
and Vanorden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vanorden moves away from the strike by Byczkiewicz.
Vanorden's corner calls for a 1-2. Vanorden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vanorden has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Byczkiewicz throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Nice shot by Byczkiewicz.
Vanorden moves away from the strike by Byczkiewicz.
Vanorden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vanorden throws a lazy right hand but Byczkiewicz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vanorden tries to clinch up but Byczkiewicz circles away and keeps his distance.
Byczkiewicz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vanorden lands an overhand right.
Vanorden moves away from the strike by Byczkiewicz. #CL#
Byczkiewicz clinches up with Vanorden and pushes him back against the cage.
Vanorden lands a left hand.
Byczkiewicz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Byczkiewicz misses with a body punch.
Vanorden stalling in the clinch but Byczkiewicz improves position.
Vanorden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Byczkiewicz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Byczkiewicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byczkiewicz can't break the clinch.
Vanorden displaying some good clinch control by pressing Byczkiewicz up against the cage.
Byczkiewicz tries to pull guard but Vanorden forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vanorden can't find room to land a body shot as Byczkiewicz controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Byczkiewicz.#T2#
Vanorden misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanorden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vanorden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Byczkiewicz prevents a body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanorden.
Good body shot from Vanorden. #TD#
Byczkiewicz decides to pull guard.
Vanorden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vanorden won't allow Byczkiewicz to sweep him here.
Vanorden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vanorden's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Byczkiewicz looking for a sweep. Not yet Byczkiewicz, not yet.
Byczkiewicz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vanorden's guard. #REVR#
Vanorden is pulling down on Byczkiewicz's head. It's preventing any offense from Byczkiewicz, at least for the moment.
Vanorden is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Byczkiewicz is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byczkiewicz being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
More stalling from Vanorden.
Byczkiewicz trying to control but Vanorden is working from the bottom.
Vanorden has Byczkiewicz pulled in close to control his posture.
Vanorden controls Byczkiewicz momentarily but Byczkiewicz frees himself.
Vanorden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Byczkiewicz is one step ahead there.
Vanorden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Byczkiewicz's guard. #REVB##T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Byczkiewicz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vanorden manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Byczkiewicz won't allow Vanorden to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vanorden holds on and takes a little breather.
Vanorden has momentary wrist control but Byczkiewicz slips an elbow through the middle.
Vanorden is adopting a defensive guard.
Byczkiewicz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Byczkiewicz is looking to work some ground and pound but Vanorden has wrist control.
Byczkiewicz trying to control but Vanorden is working from the bottom.
Byczkiewicz throws a big right hand that misses.
Vanorden is trying to keep Byczkiewicz in close.
Byczkiewicz stopping the sweep attempt from Vanorden.
Vanorden pulls Byczkiewicz in close to his closed guard and prevents Byczkiewicz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vanorden trying to keep a closed guard but Byczkiewicz is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Blazej Byczkiewicz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Byczkiewicz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Vanorden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vanorden looks to throw the jab but Byczkiewicz is out of range.
Nice body punch from Vanorden.
Byczkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byczkiewicz moves out of range as Vanorden strikes.
Byczkiewicz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Byczkiewicz scores with a hook.
Vanorden throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Byczkiewicz on the side of the head.
Vanorden catches Byczkiewicz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vanorden missing with a left hand there. Byczkiewicz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vanorden loads up on a big right hand but Byczkiewicz slips the punch.
Vanorden moves away from the strike by Byczkiewicz.
Vanorden tries to clinch but Byczkiewicz is having none of it.
Vanorden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Byczkiewicz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Vanorden takes a swing at Byczkiewicz's ribcage but misses.
Vanorden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Byczkiewicz misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Vanorden.#T1#
Vanorden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vanorden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byczkiewicz throws out the jab.
Vanorden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vanorden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vanorden throws out a loose jab but Byczkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut. Byczkiewicz saw that one coming.
Byczkiewicz misses with a body shot.
Byczkiewicz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vanorden at a distance.
Vanorden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vanorden lands a nice shot that snaps Byczkiewicz's head back.
Byczkiewicz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vanorden counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Byczkiewicz does no damage.
Vanorden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanorden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab lands there for Vanorden.
A telegraphed right hand from Vanorden misses the target.
Vanorden throws a body punch but Byczkiewicz moves out of range.
Vanorden throws a shot from downtown. Byczkiewicz moves away and avoids it.
Byczkiewicz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Byczkiewicz slips under a jab from Vanorden.
It looked like Byczkiewicz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vanorden moves out of range of the strikes.
Byczkiewicz misses with the combination.
Byczkiewicz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Byczkiewicz slips under a jab.
Vanorden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Byczkiewicz has time to react.
Vanorden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Byczkiewicz digs a good hook to Vanorden's body.
Byczkiewicz just misses with a punch to the body.
Vanorden throws a jab when Byczkiewicz was well out of range.
Byczkiewicz scores with a nice right hand.
Byczkiewicz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Byczkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vanorden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Byczkiewicz misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Byczkiewicz. Vanorden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vanorden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Byczkiewicz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vanorden.
Vanorden tries to close the distance and clinch but Byczkiewicz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Byczkiewicz misses.
Byczkiewicz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vanorden misses with a body shot.
Byczkiewicz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vanorden throws out the jab.
Byczkiewicz staying out of range there.
As Vanorden tries to get set, Byczkiewicz tries to push him back and clinch up but Vanorden manages to avoid the attempt.
Vanorden swats away the attempt to clinch by Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz keeps the fight on the outside.
Vanorden slips a straight right by Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Byczkiewicz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vanorden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Vanorden.
Byczkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vanorden swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Vanorden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Byczkiewicz.
Vanorden doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vanorden might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Byczkiewicz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vanorden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vanorden.
Vanorden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vanorden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vanorden misses with a hook. Byczkiewicz ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanorden lands with a cross.
Vanorden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vanorden throws a good cross that connects.
A jab lands there for Vanorden.
Vanorden misses with a right hand
letting Byczkiewicz counter with a right hand.
Byczkiewicz darts in trying to clinch
letting Vanorden counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vanorden throws a hook but Byczkiewicz avoids it easily.
Vanorden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Vanorden closes the distance and clinches.
Byczkiewicz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Byczkiewicz walks into a jab.
Vanorden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byczkiewicz throws out the jab.
Byczkiewicz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vanorden.
Byczkiewicz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vanorden.
Vanorden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Byczkiewicz fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vanorden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Byczkiewicz misses with a hook.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut
letting Byczkiewicz counter with a right hand.
Byczkiewicz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vanorden has time to react.
Vanorden digs a good hook to Byczkiewicz's body.
A big left from Vanorden misses.
Byczkiewicz lands with a cross.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Vanorden as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanorden throws a hook to the side of Byczkiewicz's head but Byczkiewicz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Byczkiewicz misses with the combination. #T1#
Byczkiewicz missing with a left hand there. Vanorden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vanorden missing with a left hand there. Byczkiewicz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vanorden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Byczkiewicz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slow jab from Byczkiewicz misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Vanorden finds it's target.
Byczkiewicz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanorden manages to avoid it.
Byczkiewicz is looking to clinch.
Vanorden slips under a jab.
Vanorden moves out of range of the strikes.
Vanorden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byczkiewicz.
Vanorden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vanorden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanorden throws a jab when Byczkiewicz was well out of range.
Vanorden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Byczkiewicz at a distance.
Vanorden looks to land a left hand but Byczkiewicz moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Byczkiewicz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vanorden struggles to land a body shot inside as Byczkiewicz controls his hands.
Vanorden scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Byczkiewicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Vanorden as the two fighters clinch.
Vanorden has a couple of punches blocked by Byczkiewicz.
Vanorden takes a shot to the head.
Vanorden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Byczkiewicz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Byczkiewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Vanorden uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Byczkiewicz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Byczkiewicz scores with a sloppy right hand. Vanorden should have avoided that one.
Vanorden scores with a jab. Byczkiewicz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vanorden swings for the body but Byczkiewicz moves out of range.
Vanorden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Byczkiewicz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vanorden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vanorden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Byczkiewicz staying out of range there.
Vanorden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Byczkiewicz misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Vanorden misses with a body punch
and Byczkiewicz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Byczkiewicz wants to clinch up but Vanorden keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Vanorden misses.
Vanorden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Byczkiewicz clobbers Vanorden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vanorden connects with a crisp jab.
Vanorden misses the jab.
Byczkiewicz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut. Byczkiewicz saw that one coming.
Byczkiewicz looks to land a right hand but Vanorden moved out of range.
It seemed like Vanorden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vanorden throws a hook but Byczkiewicz avoids it easily.
Byczkiewicz slips a jab from Vanorden.
Byczkiewicz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vanorden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vanorden throws a body punch but Byczkiewicz moves out of range.
Byczkiewicz connects with the punch.
Vanorden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vanorden misses with a looping right.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byczkiewicz misses with a straight left. #T4#
Byczkiewicz scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#Vanorden is rocked!
Byczkiewicz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vanorden is still on wobbly legs! Can Byczkiewicz finish him?
Vanorden misses with a left hand #KD#
and Byczkiewicz counters with a beautiful punch that sends Vanorden to the canvas!
Byczkiewicz preventing the sweep.
Vanorden is trying to keep Byczkiewicz in close.
Byczkiewicz stopping the sweep attempt from Vanorden.
Byczkiewicz throws a big right hand that misses.
Vanorden seems to have recovered his senses.
Byczkiewicz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blazej Byczkiewicz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Byczkiewicz is working Vanorden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vanorden managing to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vanorden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Byczkiewicz arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Vanorden's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Blazej Byczkiewicz!
A relieved looking Blazej Byczkiewicz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WCF 85: Goncalves vs Anderson
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Vanorden with a jab.
Vanorden lands with an overhand left.
Vanorden has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Decent striking displayed by Vanorden there.
Jab by Vanorden.
Legionarius takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vanorden lands with an uppercut that bounces Legionarius off the cage and back into range.
Vanorden misses with a hook. Legionarius ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Vanorden closes the distance and clinches.
Vanorden is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Legionarius gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Legionarius tries to circle away but Vanorden has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Legionarius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Legionarius walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legionarius throws a sloppy head kick and Vanorden moves out of range easily.
Legionarius lands a leg kick that knocks Vanorden off balance momentarily.
Legionarius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Legionarius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Legionarius takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Legionarius throws a leg kick but Vanorden moved away.
Vanorden clobbers Legionarius with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab, jab by Vanorden - just one landing.
Legionarius wants to land a leg kick but Vanorden is out of range. #T1#
Vanorden misses with a hook. Legionarius ducked under it nicely.
Legionarius throws a nice looking combination but Vanorden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vanorden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legionarius.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanorden throws the left hand but Legionarius avoids the punch easily.
Vanorden jabs Legionarius right on the nose. Legionarius blinks but takes it well.
Legionarius misses with an uppercut. Vanorden saw that one coming.
Vanorden is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vanorden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Legionarius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Legionarius misses with the combination.
Vanorden throws an overhand right that lands on Legionarius's shoulder, as Legionarius tries to avoid the shot.
Legionarius lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vanorden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Legionarius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Legionarius misses.
Legionarius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Legionarius lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vanorden backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanorden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Legionarius doesn't seem bothered though.
Vanorden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Legionarius on the side of the head.#T2#
Vanorden throws a jab but it's blocked by Legionarius.
Vanorden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vanorden lands a body shot.
Vanorden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Legionarius throws a series of punches but Vanorden avoids them all with ease.
Legionarius gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vanorden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legionarius was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanorden.
Legionarius walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Legionarius looks to land a combination but Vanorden avoids it well.
A combination from Legionarius does no damage.
Legionarius takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Legionarius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vanorden.
Legionarius is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Legionarius misses with a two punch combination.
Vanorden is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vanorden throws a hook to the side of Legionarius's head but Legionarius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vanorden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legionarius.
Vanorden tries to close the distance and clinch but Legionarius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vanorden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vanorden is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Legionarius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vanorden was well out of range. Poor timing from Legionarius.#T3#
Vanorden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vanorden misses with a hook. Legionarius ducked under it nicely.
Vanorden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Legionarius's head.
Vanorden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Legionarius ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
Sloppy strikes from Legionarius. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Vanorden misses the target.
Legionarius throws a hook to the side of Vanorden's head but Vanorden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Legionarius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vanorden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Legionarius throws a right hand that Vanorden ducks under and follows up with a left that Vanorden also avoids with ease.
Legionarius stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vanorden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Legionarius fails to land with a series of punches.
Vanorden lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab from Vanorden.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legionarius walks into a straight right hand from Vanorden.
Vanorden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Vanorden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Legionarius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vanorden connects with a right hand. Legionarius shakes it off.#CL#
Legionarius tries to keep at a distance but Vanorden has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Legionarius manages to break the clinch.
Legionarius fails to land with a series of punches.
Legionarius misses with a double jab.
Vanorden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vanorden cracks Legionarius with a good jab.
Vanorden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Legionarius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vanorden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Legionarius moves out of range as Vanorden strikes.
Vanorden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Legionarius misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vanorden scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Vanorden.
Vanorden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Vanorden closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Legionarius walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Donk. Vanorden catches Legionarius right on the button with a cross.
Vanorden lands with an uppercut that bounces Legionarius off the cage and back into range.
Vanorden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vanorden misses with a looping left.
Vanorden misses with a hook. Legionarius ducked under it nicely.
Marcellus Legionarius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legionarius throws a sloppy head kick
and Vanorden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Legionarius misses.
Vanorden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vanorden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Legionarius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Vanorden misses its intended target.
Vanorden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Legionarius has time to react.
Legionarius has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Legionarius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legionarius moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vanorden wants to clinch.
Vanorden lands with an uppercut that bounces Legionarius off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Vanorden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Legionarius throws a sloppy head kick and Vanorden moves out of range easily.
Vanorden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Legionarius on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legionarius. Vanorden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vanorden throws a hook but Legionarius blocks it.
Legionarius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Vanorden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vanorden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Legionarius wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Legionarius tries to work over Vanorden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Legionarius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A frustrated look appears on Legionarius's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vanorden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legionarius can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Vanorden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vanorden lands a body shot.
Vanorden taking a breather.#T2#
Legionarius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vanorden can't get the takedown.
Legionarius wants to break free but Vanorden has control.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
A head punch on the inside from Vanorden fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanorden is trying to drag Legionarius to the mat but Legionarius just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vanorden can't find room to land a body shot as Legionarius controls the action.
Legionarius working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vanorden keeps control of Legionarius as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vanorden has Legionarius pushed against the cage.
Legionarius blocks a body shot from Vanorden.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vanorden.#T3#
A hook to the body from Vanorden.
Vanorden tries a body shot but Legionarius blocks it.
Vanorden's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Legionarius manages to break the clinch.
Vanorden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vanorden.
Vanorden checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vanorden connects with a right hand. Legionarius shakes it off.
Vanorden misses the jab.
Vanorden lands a lovely overhand right.
Legionarius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Legionarius throws a nice looking combination but Vanorden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab from Vanorden.
Vanorden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Legionarius can pounce on him.
Legionarius wants to land a leg kick but Vanorden is out of range. #T4#
Vanorden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legionarius.
Legionarius feints a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanorden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vanorden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vanorden works the jab nicely.#CL#
Vanorden has closed the distance and engaged Legionarius in a clinch.
Vanorden tries to work over Legionarius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vanorden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bruce Vanorden has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Legionarius wants to break free but Vanorden has control.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
Vanorden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Legionarius's efforts to push away.
Legionarius tries to break free but Vanorden pushes him back against the cage.
Vanorden goes for a takedown attempt but Legionarius pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Vanorden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legionarius misses with a double jab.
Vanorden scores with a jab. Legionarius acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Legionarius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Legionarius defending well as Vanorden loads up on a big left hand.
Legionarius counters with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Legionarius ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
Vanorden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Vanorden finds it's way through Legionarius's defenses.
Legionarius blocks a jab.
Vanorden lands a nice shot to the body.
Legionarius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vanorden lands with a straight right. Legionarius didn't see that one coming.
Vanorden looks to score with a jab to the body but Legionarius is just out of range.
Legionarius tried to score with a low kick but Vanorden checks it.
Vanorden misses with a wild body shot.
Legionarius throws a low kick, looking for Vanorden's leg but Vanorden calmly moves out of range.
Vanorden tries to clinch but Legionarius is having none of it.
Legionarius lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legionarius.
Vanorden looks to land a right hand but Legionarius moved out of range.
Legionarius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vanorden scores with a jab to the head.
Vanorden jabs Legionarius to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Vanorden gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Legionarius is trying to break free.
Vanorden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Legionarius blocks a body shot from Vanorden.
Legionarius takes a shot to the head.
Vanorden misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Legionarius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Legionarius scores with a leg kick.
Vanorden works Legionarius's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Vanorden rushes Legionarius and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vanorden lands a shot to the body.
Legionarius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Legionarius letting Vanorden take a breather here.
Legionarius prevents a body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden stalling against the cage.
Nice body punch from Vanorden - that landed with a thud. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vanorden.
Vanorden displaying some good clinch control by pressing Legionarius up against the cage.#BC2#
Legionarius manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Legionarius.
Vanorden wants to clinch up but Legionarius keeps it at a distance.
Legionarius throws out a counter right but Vanorden avoids it with no problem.
Vanorden scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanorden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vanorden lands a slapping body shot.
Vanorden lands with a cross.
Vanorden scores with a hook.
Vanorden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Legionarius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vanorden.
Legionarius walks into a stiff left hand from Vanorden.
Legionarius misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Legionarius takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Legionarius slips a straight right by Vanorden.
Legionarius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Legionarius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vanorden.
Vanorden tries to close the distance and clinch but Legionarius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vanorden throws a shot from downtown. Legionarius moves away and avoids it.
Legionarius misses with a series of wild punches.
Marcellus Legionarius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Legionarius misses with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Legionarius misses its intended target.
Legionarius throws a lazy uppercut
and Vanorden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vanorden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Legionarius.
Vanorden avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vanorden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vanorden darts in trying to clinch
and Legionarius counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Vanorden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Legionarius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Legionarius moves forwards but Vanorden connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Legionarius tries to keep at a distance but Vanorden has taken the fight into the clinch.
Legionarius wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vanorden scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
Vanorden can't find room to land a body shot as Legionarius controls the action. #BC2#
Legionarius manages to break the clinch.
Legionarius throws a sloppy head kick
and Vanorden counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Legionarius is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Legionarius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Legionarius drops his hands momentarily and Vanorden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Legionarius takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legionarius moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Vanorden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vanorden has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Vanorden!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruce Vanorden thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WCF WNF 62:Goncalves vs Victor
Date: Jul 14, 2021

#R1#
Vanorden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Solo in his tracks.
Solo looks for a takedown but Vanorden sprawls well.
Vanorden has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vanorden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solo.
Nice sprawl there from Vanorden as Solo shoots in.
Vanorden throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Vanorden instigates a clinch.
Vanorden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Solo wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaycen Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A hook to the body from Vanorden.
Vanorden stalls.
Vanorden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo goes for a takedown attempt but Vanorden pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Solo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vanorden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Solo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vanorden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Solo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vanorden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vanorden cracks Solo with an open hand slap.
Solo shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Solo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vanorden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vanorden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Solo tries to counter with a takedown but Vanorden is quick to defend against it.
Bruce Vanorden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Solo darts in looking for a takedown but Vanorden gets double underhooks and turns Solo into the cage.
Vanorden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Solo.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Solo's elbow.
Vanorden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vanorden lands with a light punch inside.
Vanorden cracks Solo with a nice body shot.
Solo has Vanorden pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vanorden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Solo can't get the takedown.
Solo is trying to drag Vanorden to the mat but Vanorden just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Solo is breathing heavily.
Solo can't get the takedown.
Vanorden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Solo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vanorden gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vanorden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vanorden gets underhooks to prevent Solo's takedown attempt. #T2#
Vanorden prevents a takedown attempt there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vanorden.
Vanorden cracks Solo with a nice body shot.
Solo being controlled against the cage.
Vanorden lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vanorden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Vanorden - that landed with a thud.
Vanorden displaying some good clinch control by pressing Solo up against the cage.
Vanorden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vanorden stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vanorden can't find room to land a body shot as Solo controls the action. #T3#
Vanorden lands with a left to the head.
Solo can't get the takedown.
Vanorden is stalling here. #TD#
Solo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vanorden clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo is not going to allow Vanorden to sit and survive in this position.
Solo misses with a punch to the head.
Vanorden tries to roll but Solo sticks to his back.
Solo throwing sloppy strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Vanorden to escape the position.
Solo softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanorden tries to roll but Solo sticks to his back.
Vanorden looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Solo missing with punches from the back.
Vanorden trying to control the hands but Solo breaks the grip.
We've been hearing good reports from Solo'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.
Solo somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Solo throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T4#
Vanorden just trying to survive but Solo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Vanorden covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Solo controlling well, preventing Vanorden from escaping the position.
Solo misses with an elbow to the head.
Solo gets his hands free as Vanorden looks to control.
Vanorden tries to escape but Solo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Vanorden wants to control his opponent's hands but Solo gets his hands free.
Solo scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Vanorden tries to escape but Solo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Solo thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Vanorden tries to escape the position.
Solo gets his hands free as Vanorden looks to control.
Solo controlling well, preventing Vanorden from escaping the position.
Solo throwing damaging strikes from the back! Vanorden could be in trouble here!
Solo thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Solo has the hooks in. Vanorden is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Vanorden covering up well and avoiding damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bruce Vanorden will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vanorden throws a lazy right hand but Solo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Solo dives in for a single leg takedown but Vanorden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vanorden tries to throw a body punch but Solo avoids it by throwing Vanorden back against the cage.
Solo prevents a body shot from Vanorden.
Solo is trying to drag Vanorden to the mat but Vanorden just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short left from Vanorden.
Solo prevents a body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Solos head.
Solo can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaycen Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solo goes for a takedown attempt but Vanorden pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vanorden tests Solo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden scores with a jab to the body.
Solo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Solo fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Solo moves out of range as Vanorden strikes.
Vanorden slaps away a takedown attempt from Solo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vanorden lands a glancing blow to the side of Solo's head.
Solo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vanorden defends well and Solo ends up having to push Vanorden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vanorden tries to work over Solo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Solo is looking for a takedown.
Solo tries for a takedown but Vanorden manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Solo's elbow.
Vanorden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vanorden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Solo.
Come on Vanorden - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vanorden lands an uppercut.
Vanorden effectively controlling the action here.
Solo letting Vanorden take a breather here.
Vanorden receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T2#
Vanorden tries to work over Solo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Solo has Vanorden pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Solo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vanorden tumbling to the mat - Solo dives into Vanorden's guard.
Vanorden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solo wants to get back to full guard.
Vanorden content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vanorden's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Vanorden.
Solo is trying to get back to full guard.
Vanorden not doing much here. #T3#
Vanorden is continuing to stall.
Solo trying to control here.
Solo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vanorden takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Solo tries to get to full guard but Vanorden has control of the leg.
Solo is looking to control Vanorden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solo avoid being mounted?
Vanorden trying to control the pace. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Solo tries to get to full guard but Vanorden has control of the leg.
Vanorden wants to pass to mount but Solo is defending the position.
Vanorden keeps trying to improve his position.
Vanorden slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Solo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vanorden defends well and Solo ends up having to push Vanorden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of stalling here from Vanorden.
Vanorden slowing the pace effectively.
Solo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vanorden pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Good body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden is struggling to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Vanorden leaves Solo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vanorden with a hook.
Solo moves forwards but Vanorden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vanorden throws a hook but Solo blocks it.
Vanorden misses with a straight left.
Vanorden swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Solo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vanorden 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.
Vanorden is still trying to improve position.
Vanorden pulls Solo in close to his closed guard and prevents Solo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Solo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo throws a big right hand that misses.
Vanorden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Solo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Vanorden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Solo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Vanorden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vanorden is fighting to break Solo's control of his arms but Solo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vanorden is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Vanorden 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.
Jaycen Solo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Solo 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.
Solo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Solo postures up and lands a big shot to Vanorden's brow.
Solo is fighting to break Vanorden's control of his arms but Vanorden is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The adventures of Vanorden the control monster continue. Boring.
Solo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vanorden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Solo's guard. #REVB#
Vanorden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vanorden with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Solo keeping full guard, as Vanorden tries to pass. #T3#
Solo looking for a sweep. Not yet Solo, not yet.
Vanorden is stalling in the full guard.
Solo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vanorden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vanorden slips nicely into half guard.
Vanorden is pressing down on Solo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Solo is holding on for now.
Solo tries to roll over but Vanorden keeps him under control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Solo trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vanorden in particular looking to stall.
Vanorden prevents Solo from improving his position.
Vanorden sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Solo is looking for a sweep. Vanorden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vanorden controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Vanorden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vanorden winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Vanorden!
Bruce Vanorden seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jaycen Solo was interviewed post fight and said 'Excellent job by my opponent. I look forward to learning from this experience and coming back a better fighter.'.

Event: WCF WNF 58: Vanorden vs Boaler
Date: Jun 16, 2021

#R1#
No joy there for Boaler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vanorden misses with a looping left.
Vanorden looks to score with a jab to the body but Boaler is just out of range.
Boaler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vanorden defends it well.
Boaler blocks a jab.
Vanorden scores with a hook.
Vanorden has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vanorden throws a body shot but no joy.
Vanorden cracks Boaler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Vanorden.
A big left from Vanorden misses.
Nice body punch from Boaler.
Vanorden misses with a looping right.
A big left from Vanorden misses.
Vanorden connects with a single shot there.
Vanorden misses with a straight right.
Vanorden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boaler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boaler throws a series of punches but Vanorden moves out of range. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Boaler.
Vanorden is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Boaler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vanorden is looking for a sweep.
Vanorden can't do much from the bottom here.
Vanorden tries to bench press Boaler off him but Boaler keeps the position. #SUB2#
Boaler is trying to get an arm triangle but Vanorden is defending well.
Vanorden can't do much from the bottom here.
Vanorden is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Vanorden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vanorden stops Boaler from passing to mount. #T2##SUB2#
Boaler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vanorden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boaler tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vanorden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vanorden has one of Boaler's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Vanorden sneaks back into half guard.
Boaler is trying to control. Vanorden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Boaler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vanorden sees it coming and defends easily.
Vanorden keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boaler trying to pass the guard but Vanorden defending well. #T3#
Boaler prevents Vanorden from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vanorden manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boaler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vanorden is keeping the position for now.
Vanorden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vanorden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boaler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vanorden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vanorden keeping moving, preventing Boaler from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boaler pushes down on Vanorden's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Vanorden is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Boaler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vanorden is just riding it out for now. Boaler eventually gives up the hold.
Vanorden tries to roll over but Boaler keeps him under control.
Vanorden controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vanorden is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Boaler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vanorden sees it coming and defends easily.
Boaler is pressing down on Vanorden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vanorden is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Boaler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bruce Vanorden will probably get the nod.
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#
Vanorden moves out of range as Boaler strikes.
Boaler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vanorden.
Vanorden is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vanorden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boaler.
Vanorden digs a good hook to Boaler's body.
Boaler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vanorden.
Vanorden looks to throw the jab but Boaler is out of range.
Boaler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Boaler.
Vanorden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vanorden throws out a loose jab but Boaler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vanorden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vanorden throws a hook but Boaler blocks it.
Boaler scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big left from Vanorden misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boaler moves forwards but Vanorden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vanorden cracks Boaler with a good jab.
Boaler works the jab nicely.
Vanorden throws a jab when Boaler was well out of range.
Boaler throws out a counter right but Vanorden avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Vanorden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boaler manages to avoid it.
Vanorden tries to clinch up but Boaler circles away and keeps his distance.
Boaler misses with a looping right.
Boaler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boaler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vanorden sprawls well. Vanorden wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boaler gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Vanorden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD#
Vanorden moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Boaler goes down! Can Vanorden finish him!?#ROC#Boaler is rocked!#SUB2#
Boaler is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Boaler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vanorden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vanorden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vanorden showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanorden continues to stall.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Vanorden'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.
Jonathan Boaler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vanorden has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Boaler has his foot on Vanorden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vanorden works his way back into a safe position though.
Boaler working a defensive guard here.
Vanorden sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Vanorden stands and throws Boaler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Boaler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boaler is looking for a sweep.
Boaler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vanorden's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boaler gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Boaler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Boaler is looking for a triangle but Vanorden pushes his legs off easily.
Boaler being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Boaler is looking for a triangle but Vanorden pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Vanorden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boaler controls Vanorden momentarily but Vanorden frees himself.
Vanorden passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boaler tries to buck Vanorden off but Vanorden is having none of it.
Vanorden controls the position from side control.
Boaler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boaler is trying to control Vanorden's posture but Vanorden avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden dominated that second round.
That's time! Vanorden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Vanorden looks to land a left hand but Boaler moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Boaler.
Vanorden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boaler.
Vanorden jabs Boaler right on the nose. Boaler blinks but takes it well.
Vanorden misses the jab.
Vanorden throws a hook to the side of Boaler's head but Boaler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vanorden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vanorden stuffs the takedown attempt from Boaler. Boaler gets slowly back to his feet.
Vanorden tests Boaler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vanorden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaler looks to score with a jab to the body but Vanorden is just out of range.
Vanorden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boaler.
Boaler ducks right into an uppercut from Vanorden.
Boaler is still on wobbly legs! Can Vanorden finish him?
Vanorden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Boaler counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Boaler seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boaler controlling from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vanorden holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Boaler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boaler stopping the sweep attempt from Vanorden.
Vanorden is working hard here to advance position.
Vanorden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boaler can do to turn this around?
Boaler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vanorden is keeping the position for now.
Boaler advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Boaler tries for a kimura but Vanorden is defending well.
Vanorden struggling a bit here.#T2#
Vanorden regains half guard.
Vanorden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vanorden is staying active underneath Boaler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boaler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vanorden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vanorden is not content to let Boaler control the position.
Vanorden trying to get back to full guard but Boaler takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Vanorden 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.
Vanorden gets back to full guard.
Vanorden keeping moving, preventing Boaler from controlling successfully. #T3#
Vanorden trying to control the position here.
Boaler slips nicely into half guard.
Vanorden is looking for a sweep. Boaler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boaler wants to pass to mount but Vanorden is defending the position.
Vanorden wants to control but Boaler is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Boaler is working for a kimura but Vanorden is defending it quite comfortably.
Boaler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vanorden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vanorden is trying to get back to full guard.
Boaler tries to pass to full mount but Vanorden defends it.
Vanorden trying to control here.
Vanorden is controlling Boaler's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boaler tries to pass to full mount but Vanorden defends it.
Boaler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vanorden keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Boaler is working for a submission of some sort.
Vanorden wants to control but Boaler is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jonathan Boaler just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4##KD#
Vanorden moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Boaler goes down! Can Vanorden finish him!?
Boaler wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Vanorden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vanorden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Further stalling from Vanorden.
Boaler looking to control.
Vanorden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Boaler looking for a guillotine here but Vanorden defends easily. #T1#
Vanorden 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. #SUB2#
Boaler is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Vanorden has his hands clasped together but Boaler extends and breaks Vanorden's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Boaler.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathan Boaler!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jonathan Boaler made sure he mentioned MKFC , along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: WCF WNF 52: Camara vs Gracie
Date: May 05, 2021

#R1#
Vanorden just misses with a punch to the body.
Sausagestrong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vanorden misses the shot to the body.
Vanorden swings widly with a right hand
letting Sausagestrong counter with a right hand.
Vanorden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sausagestrong.
Vanorden swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Vanorden darts in and clinches Sausagestrong up against the cage.
Vanorden tries a body shot but Sausagestrong blocks it.
Sausagestrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanorden.
Sausagestrong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sausagestrong misses with some punches.
Sausagestrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sausagestrong lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sausagestrong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vanorden backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sausagestrong.
Vanorden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sausagestrong blocks a body shot from Vanorden.
We've been informed that Vanorden has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vanorden misses with a punch to the body.
Sausagestrong misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Vanorden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sausagestrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanorden. #TD2#
Vanorden has clasped his hands together around Sausagestrong's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sausagestrong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vanorden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sausagestrong's coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Vanorden controls the position from side control.
Sausagestrong manages to get back to half guard.
Vanorden tries to pass to full mount but Sausagestrong defends it.
Still in half guard, Vanorden seems content to control.
Sausagestrong tries to get to full guard but Vanorden has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sausagestrong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vanorden pulls his head out easily.
Vanorden moves into full mount! Sausagestrong won't be happy about that!
Vanorden controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Let's hope that Vanorden 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.
Sausagestrong can't escape the position.
Vanorden content just to control the position here.
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!
Sausagestrong working to try and regain half guard.
Vanorden controlling from mount.
Sausagestrong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vanorden controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Vanorden prevents Sausagestrong from getting the reversal.
Vanorden looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sausagestrong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vanorden looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sausagestrong is looking to improve his position but Vanorden isn't that keen on the idea.
Vanorden controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Sausagestrong working to try and regain half guard.
Vanorden looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vanorden trying to control but Sausagestrong is having none of it.
Vanorden controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanorden is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden 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#
Vanorden closes the distance and clinches.
Vanorden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Tommy Sausagestrong has been cut.
Vanorden lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanorden tries to work over Sausagestrong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sausagestrong prevents a body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden misses with a punch to the body.
Sausagestrong throws a head punch that misses.
Sausagestrong throws a head punch that misses.
Vanorden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vanorden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vanorden blocks a body shot from Sausagestrong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sausagestrong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vanorden blocking some punches.
Sausagestrong tries to throw a body punch but Vanorden avoids it by throwing Sausagestrong back against the cage.
Sausagestrong can't find room to land a body shot as Vanorden controls the action.
Vanorden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vanorden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sausagestrong's elbow. #T1#
Vanorden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Sausagestrong.
Sausagestrong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vanordens head.
Sausagestrong misses with a punch to the body.
Sausagestrong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vanorden displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sausagestrong up against the cage.
Tommy Sausagestrong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sausagestrong misses with the head strike.
Sausagestrong tries a body shot but Vanorden blocks it.
Sausagestrong tries to score a body lock takedown but Vanorden shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sausagestrong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vanorden or not.
Sausagestrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Vanorden.
Sausagestrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vanorden.
Sausagestrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanorden.
Sausagestrong misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Vanorden blocks a body shot from Sausagestrong.
Sausagestrong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vanorden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vanorden misses with a body punch.
Vanorden blocks a body shot from Sausagestrong.
Sausagestrong misses with a body punch.
Vanorden cracks Sausagestrong with a nice body shot.
Sausagestrong prevents a body shot from Vanorden.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sausagestrong.
Vanorden blocks an uppercut.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sausagestrong's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanorden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vanorden tries a body shot but Sausagestrong blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sausagestrong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sausagestrong misses with a punch on the inside.
Vanorden misses with a body punch. #T3#
Vanorden is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vanorden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sausagestrong misses with a punch to the body.
Sausagestrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Vanorden controls his hands.
Vanorden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sausagestrong misses with the head strike.
Sausagestrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vanorden lands with a light punch inside.
Vanorden trying to stall but Sausagestrong improves his position.
Sausagestrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Vanorden controls his hands.
Sausagestrong tries to work over Vanorden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sausagestrong pushes Vanorden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sausagestrong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vanorden backwards.
Vanorden tries to work over Sausagestrong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sausagestrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vanorden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sausagestrong backwards. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Vanorden. #TD2#
Vanorden has Sausagestrong pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vanorden pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sausagestrong tumbling to the mat - Vanorden dives into Sausagestrong's guard.
Bruce Vanorden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vanorden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Sausagestrong has his foot on Vanorden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vanorden works his way back into a safe position though.
Vanorden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sausagestrong swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Sausagestrong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vanorden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Vanorden.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bruce Vanorden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tommy Sausagestrong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sausagestrong tries to clinch up but Vanorden circles away and keeps his distance.
Vanorden throws a jab when Sausagestrong was well out of range.
A big right from Sausagestrong misses.
Vanorden scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Vanorden.
Vanorden cracks Sausagestrong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sausagestrong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sausagestrong tries a head kick but it misses.
Sausagestrong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sausagestrong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vanorden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sausagestrong misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vanorden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vanorden lands with an uppercut that bounces Sausagestrong off the cage and back into range.
Vanorden cracks Sausagestrong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanorden lands with a hook. Sausagestrong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sausagestrong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Vanorden takes a swing at Sausagestrong's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Vanorden.
Vanorden blocks a low kick nicely.
Vanorden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sausagestrong slips a jab from Vanorden.
Vanorden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vanorden punishes Sausagestrong's body with a nice straight punch.
Sausagestrong throws a hook but Vanorden blocks it.
Vanorden scores with a hook to the body. Sausagestrong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vanorden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sausagestrong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vanorden circles away.
Vanorden misses with a hook. Sausagestrong ducked under it nicely.
Vanorden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vanorden dips to his left and cracks Sausagestrong with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Vanorden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tommy Sausagestrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vanorden looks to score with a jab to the body but Sausagestrong is just out of range.
Vanorden missing with a left hand there. Sausagestrong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vanorden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sausagestrong.
Vanorden lands a jab to Sausagestrong's midsection.
Sausagestrong takes one to the side of the head.
Sausagestrong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vanorden.
Vanorden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bruce Vanorden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sausagestrong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vanorden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sausagestrong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vanorden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sausagestrong takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Vanorden rushes Sausagestrong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vanorden. #T3#
Sausagestrong tries to throw a body punch but Vanorden avoids it by throwing Sausagestrong back against the cage.
Sausagestrong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sausagestrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Sausagestrong.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vanorden.
Vanorden can't find room to land a body shot as Sausagestrong controls the action.
Sausagestrong misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sausagestrong.
Vanorden misses with a body punch.
Sausagestrong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vanorden.
Sausagestrong lands a nice uppercut.
Sausagestrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vanorden prevents a body shot from Sausagestrong.
Vanorden misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sausagestrong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vanorden can't find room to land a body shot as Sausagestrong controls the action. #T4#
Sausagestrong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vanorden.
Vanorden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sausagestrong lands a right hand.
Sausagestrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sausagestrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vanorden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sausagestrong tries to throw a body punch but Vanorden avoids it by throwing Sausagestrong back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sausagestrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sausagestrong digs a right hand underneath Vanorden's ribcage. Vanorden let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sausagestrong tries to work over Vanorden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Sausagestrong.
Vanorden blocks an uppercut.
Sausagestrong misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sausagestrong fails to land.
Sausagestrong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sausagestrong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vanorden prevents a body shot from Sausagestrong.
Vanorden blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Vanorden.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Vanorden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vanorden winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Vanorden!
Bruce Vanorden seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WCF 66: Road vs Khabib
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Kiran takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vanorden lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A punch lands to the side of Kiran 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vanorden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kiran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kiran takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kiran has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vanorden finds it's way round the side to connect with Kiran's head.
Kiran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanorden. #CL#
Vanorden gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Vanorden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kiran prevents a body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden slowing the pace effectively.
Vanorden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vanorden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Kiran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Vanorden forces Kiran back against the cage and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vanorden takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kiran.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
Kiran is looking to break free of the clinch but Vanorden has double underhooks. #BC2#
Kiran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been informed that Kiran has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vanorden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kiran moves out of range as Vanorden strikes.#T1#
Kiran slips under a jab.
Vanorden connects with the punch.
Vanorden blocks a jab.
Vanorden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kiran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanorden. Kiran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiran takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vanorden looks to throw the jab but Kiran is out of range.
Vanorden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kiran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vanorden lands a jab to the nose.
Vanorden cracks Kiran with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A lazy left from Kiran finds it's target.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Kiran! Vanorden is backing up but he can't get away as Kiran lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Vanorden and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ovidio Kiran!
Ovidio Kiran took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: OFK 63 -
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Mad Onion is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mad Onion is looking to clinch.
As Mad Onion looks to move away, Vanorden throws a big counter combo but Mad Onion just gets out of the way.
Mad Onion is looking to clinch.
Luke Mad Onion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mad Onion misses with a hook
and Vanorden counters with a stiff right hand.
Mad Onion tries to clinch but Vanorden moves away
enabling Vanorden to counter with a crisp jab.
Vanorden dodges the punch combination from Mad Onion.
It looked like Vanorden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mad Onion slips a jab and a cross from Vanorden. #CL2#
Mad Onion gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Vanorden.
Mad Onion tries to break the clinch but Vanorden is controlling the position.
Mad Onion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vanorden blocks the elbow strike.
Mad Onion scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanorden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vanorden blocks the elbow strike.
Mad Onion using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vanorden misses with a punch to the body.
Vanorden tries to work over Mad Onion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Mad Onion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mad Onion unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vanorden is breathing heavily.
Vanorden misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mad Onion throws an elbow but misses.
Mad Onion manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mad Onion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vanordens head.
Vanorden tries a body shot but Mad Onion blocks it.
Mad Onion lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Bruce Vanorden has been cut.
Mad Onion tries a knee to the head but Vanorden blocks it.
Vanorden managing to block the knees to the body from Mad Onion.
Vanorden swings wildly with an uppercut but Mad Onion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mad Onion is trying to stall.
Mad Onion told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Vanorden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mad Onion prevents a body shot from Vanorden.
Mad Onion looking to slow down the pace here.
Vanorden misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Knees in the clinch landing for Mad Onion.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mad Onion.
Vanorden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Mad Onion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mad Onion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Mad Onion lands a big head kick that sends Vanorden tumbling to the mat! Mad Onion takes a step backwards and waves Vanorden back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vanorden throws an overhand right that lands on Mad Onion's shoulder, as Mad Onion tries to avoid the shot.
Mad Onion lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mad Onion scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mad Onion pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Mad Onion instigates a clinch.
Vanorden lands with a left to the head.
Mad Onion lands an elbow just above Vanorden 's eye.
Vanorden tries a body shot but Mad Onion blocks it.
Vanorden pushes Mad Onion back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vanorden struggles to land a body shot inside as Mad Onion controls his hands. #T3#
Vanorden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mad Onion tries to break free but Vanorden pushes him back against the cage.
Vanorden blocking some punches.
Vanorden misses with a body punch.
Vanorden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vanorden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mad Onion tries to stall but Vanorden uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vanorden goes for a takedown attempt but Mad Onion pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vanorden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That kick from Mad Onion tenderised Vanorden's leg. Vanorden is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Mad Onion moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vanorden.
Vanorden dodges an elbow strike from Mad Onion.
Vanorden has Mad Onion pushed against the cage.
Mad Onion tries to land knees in the clinch but Vanorden avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Mad Onion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mad Onion prevents a body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vanorden struggles to land a body shot inside as Mad Onion controls his hands.
Mad Onion misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Mad Onion.
A bit of stalling here from Mad Onion.
Vanorden avoiding damage as Mad Onion throws knees to the body.
Vanorden is trying to maintain a safe position but Mad Onion gets an underhook and turns Vanorden into the cage.
Mad Onion misses with an elbow over the top.
Mad Onion is working Vanorden over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanorden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mad Onion.
Mad Onion tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mad Onion pushes off an throws an elbow but Vanorden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vanorden misses with a punch to the body.
Vanorden blocks the elbow strike.
Vanorden scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mad Onion.
Mad Onion tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Mad Onion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Vanorden's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Vanorden misses with a hook.
Mad Onion tries to clinch up.
Mad Onion throws a right and a left that Vanorden avoids nicely.
Mad Onion wants to clinch
and Vanorden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mad Onion trying to control the position but instead, Vanorden has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mad Onion into the cage.
A short uppercut from Vanorden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mad Onion cracks Vanorden with a nice body shot.
Vanorden is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mad Onion missing with knees to the body.
Mad Onion stops a takedown attempt from Vanorden.
Vanorden trying to stall but Mad Onion improves his position. #T1#
Mad Onion blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mad Onion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vanorden's brow.
Vanorden takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vanorden struggles to land a body shot inside as Mad Onion controls his hands.
Mad Onion lands an elbow that stopped Vanorden in his tracks for a moment.
Mad Onion lands an elbow that stopped Vanorden in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#Bruce Vanorden's cut is getting worse.
Mad Onion lands an elbow inside.
Mad Onion is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vanorden avoiding damage as Mad Onion throws knees to the body.
Mad Onion is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mad Onion.
Mad Onion trying to land knees to the body.
Mad Onion trying to land knees to the body.
Mad Onion lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mad Onion stalls.
Mad Onion is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vanorden is defending well for now.
Mad Onion missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Mad Onion breaks the clinch. #T2#
Mad Onion lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mad Onion scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vanorden doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Mad Onion closes the distance and clinches.
Vanorden tries for a takedown but Mad Onion manages to get underhooks.
Mad Onion looking to throw knees to the head but Vanorden is blocking nicely.
A short left from Mad Onion.
Vanorden dodges an elbow strike from Mad Onion.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mad Onion's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mad Onion is looking to control Vanorden's arms but Vanorden gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mad Onion has his back to the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Vanorden.
Mad Onion misses with an elbow over the top.
Mad Onion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vanordens head.
Mad Onion scores a nice knee to the body.
Mad Onion throws an elbow that misses.
Mad Onion putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vanorden in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mad Onion landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Vanorden takes an elbow to the temple.
Mad Onion throws an elbow that misses.
Vanorden tries to stall but Mad Onion uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vanorden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Mad Onion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mad Onion digs a good body shot into Vanorden's ribs.
Luke Mad Onion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mad Onion uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vanorden has time to react.
Vanorden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mad Onion dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vanorden. That did some damage!
Mad Onion lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mad Onion wants to clinch up but Vanorden keeps it at a distance.
Vanorden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Mad Onion as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#Vanorden is rocked!#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vanorden on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oh Vanorden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good shot there by Mad Onion.#KD2#
Mad Onion lands a big right hand that sends Vanorden crashing to the mat! Mad Onion stays standing though and waves Vanorden back to his feet!
Vanorden ducks under a wild hook from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion works Vanorden's body with a nice hook.
Vanorden gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Mad Onion gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Mad Onion!
Luke Mad Onion is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: OFK 59 - Vanorden Vs Dall
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Dall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vanorden connects with a body shot that sends Dall's belly button to the back.
Vanorden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vanorden throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Dall throws a counter combo.
Dall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vanorden scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vanorden looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
Dall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vanorden lands a glancing blow to the side of Dall's head.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall drops his hands momentarily and Vanorden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice straight punches there by Vanorden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vanorden.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Vanorden.#CL#
Vanorden drives through and clinches with Dall against the cage. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands with a short shot to the head.
Vanorden lands with a light punch inside.
Dall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vanorden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vanorden.
Dall looks winded!
Vanorden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Vanorden.
Vanorden lands an uppercut.
Vanorden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vanorden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The referee calls for Vanorden to work.
Vanorden is working Dall over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
Dall letting Vanorden take a breather here.
Vanorden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanorden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vanorden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dall takes a shot to the head.
Vanorden tries to work over Dall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vanorden is leaning against Dall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vanorden pushes Dall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanorden lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Vanorden.
Vanorden tries to work over Dall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vanorden lands a body shot.
Vanorden is stalling here.
Vanorden controlling the action here for a moment.
Vanorden seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Vanorden scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Vanorden.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vanorden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vanorden is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vanorden holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Vanorden.
Vanorden displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dall up against the cage.
Vanorden digs a right hand into Dall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dall's gas tank.
Vanorden is working Dall over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vanorden.
A right handed body shot lands from Vanorden.
Vanorden is working Dall over against the cage.
Vanorden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Vanorden's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
A right hand to the body from Vanorden.
Vanorden scores with a shot to the side of Dall's head.
Vanorden has Dall pushed against the cage.
Vanorden lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Vanorden.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vanorden.
Vanorden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vanorden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Vanorden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vanorden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vanorden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Vanorden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
A shot in the inside from Vanorden.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Vanorden there.
Vanorden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dall. Dall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vanorden looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.
Dall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vanorden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?
Vanorden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Vanorden instigates a clinch.
Dall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vanorden to keep the fight standing.
Vanorden lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vanorden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vanorden digs a right hand underneath Dall's ribcage. Dall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vanorden leaning against his opponent.
Vanorden scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Vanorden scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Vanorden as the two fighters clinch.
Vanorden taking a breather.
Dall is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanorden.
Vanorden pushes Dall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Vanorden is working Dall over against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vanorden takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vanorden tries to throw a body punch but Dall avoids it by throwing Vanorden back against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Vanorden here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Vanorden is leaning against Dall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vanorden lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Vanorden - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vanorden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vanorden effectively controlling the action here.
Vanorden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vanorden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Vanorden.
Vanorden effectively controlling the action here.
Vanorden has Dall pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Vanorden for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T2#
Vanorden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dall just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vanorden's brow.
Vanorden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vanorden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanorden lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Vanorden as the two fighters clinch.
Vanorden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dall.
Vanorden lands a body shot.
Vanorden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vanorden digs a right hand underneath Dall's ribcage. Dall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vanorden lands a nice shot to the body.
Vanorden cracks Dall with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Vanorden.
Vanorden works on Dall's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Vanorden on the inside.
Vanorden dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vanorden pushes Dall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Vanorden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vanorden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vanorden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Dall is rocked!
Vanorden lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dall is still on wobbly legs! Can Vanorden finish him?
Vanorden is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vanorden lands a right hand.
Vanorden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
Still in the clinch, Vanorden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vanorden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dall.
A right hand to the body from Vanorden.
Vanorden effectively controlling the action here.
Dall taking a breather.
Vanorden lands with a light punch inside.
Vanorden lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanorden is working Dall over against the cage.
Dall seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Nice body punch from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a body punch.
Vanorden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vanorden lands a nice uppercut.
Vanorden has Dall pushed against the cage.
Good body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden is leaning against Dall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Vanorden.
Vanorden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vanorden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dall's elbow.
Vanorden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vanorden holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Vanorden - that landed with a thud.
Vanorden misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden dominated that second 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.#R3#
Vanorden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#KD#
Vanorden lands a big shot that drops Dall! Can he finish him? #SUB2#
Dall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vanorden is aware though and is defending well.
Vanorden sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanorden'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.
Vanorden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vanorden forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vanorden frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Dall is looking to get to half guard.
Vanorden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Further stalling from Vanorden.
Vanorden continues to stall.
Dall is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vanorden controlling his opponent.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Vanorden is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T2#
More hug and hope from Vanorden.
Vanorden has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vanorden prevents Dall from getting the reversal.
Vanorden content just to control the position here. #T3#
Dall is trying to escape the mount.
Vanorden controlling from mount.
Dall is desperately trying to improve his position but Vanorden has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Vanorden 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Vanorden scores with a sloppy right hand. Dall should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanorden. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall throws out a counter right but Vanorden avoids it with no problem.
Bruce Vanorden is winning the standup battle so far.
Vanorden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vanorden throws a shot to the body.
Vanorden connects with a body shot.
Vanorden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vanorden.#CL#
Vanorden forces Dall back against the cage and clinches.
Vanorden is leaning against Dall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Vanorden - that landed with a thud.
Vanorden lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dall is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Vanorden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Vanorden.
Vanorden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vanorden scores with a shoulder strike.
Vanorden avoiding damage.
Dall tries to pull guard but Vanorden forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vanorden is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dall is defending well.
Vanorden lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vanorden lands a hook that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Vanorden scores with a shoulder strike.
Vanorden digs a right hand into Dall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dall's gas tank.
Vanorden scores with a hook to the body.
Vanorden is leaning against Dall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
Vanorden gets through Dall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Vanorden stalling the fight.
Vanorden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden misses with a punch to the body.
Vanorden has Dall pushed against the cage.
Vanorden is working Dall over against the cage.
Vanorden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bruce Vanorden has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dall using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vanorden has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vanorden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a nice shot to the body.
Vanorden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vanorden displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dall up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Vanorden. #T3#
Vanorden digs a right hand into Dall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dall's gas tank.
Vanorden tries a body shot but Dall blocks it.
Vanorden leaning against his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vanorden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vanorden lands a body punch.
Vanorden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vanorden leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vanorden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vanorden lands a hook that snaps the head of Dall backwards. #T4#
Vanorden tries to throw a body punch but Dall avoids it by throwing Vanorden back against the cage.
Dall letting Vanorden take a breather here.
Dall has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vanorden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vanorden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vanorden lands a body punch.
Vanorden lands a shoulder strike.
Vanorden dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vanorden scores with a hook to the body.
Vanorden pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
Vanorden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vanorden lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden had his way with Terryn Dall in that 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!#R5#
Vanorden digs a good hook to Dall's body. #CL#
Vanorden clinches.
Vanorden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vanorden trying to stall but Dall improves his position.
Vanorden misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Dall ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dall no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dall keeping full guard, as Vanorden tries to pass.
Dall being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Dall working for a triangle but Vanorden defends it easily.
Dall is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Dall is trying to control the position but Vanorden postures up. #SUB2#
Vanorden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vanorden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dall 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.
Vanorden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vanorden pushes down on Dall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vanorden works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Vanorden looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dall working to try and regain half guard.
Vanorden controlling his opponent.
Vanorden avoids the attempt from Dall to control.#T3#
Vanorden controlling his opponent.
Vanorden avoids the attempt from Dall to control.
Vanorden controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Vanorden trying to control but Dall is having none of it.
Dall is trying to escape the mount.
Vanorden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dall is looking to improve his position but Vanorden isn't that keen on the idea.
Vanorden controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Vanorden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vanorden has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:41
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:41
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:41

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Vanorden!
Bruce Vanorden retains his heavyweight title!
Bruce Vanorden thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFK 55 - Vanorden Vs Cuba
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Vanorden digs a good body shot into Cuba's ribs.
Cuba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vanorden slips a jab and a cross from Cuba.
Vanorden was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cuba shoots in for a takedown but Vanorden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vanorden misses with a straight left.
Vanorden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vanorden avoids the body shot from Cuba.
Cuba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vanorden throws a hook but Cuba avoids it easily.
Cuba has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vanorden blocks a jab.
Cuba tries to clinch up but Vanorden circles away and keeps his distance.
Vanorden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cuba momentarily.
Vanorden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cuba.
Cuba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vanorden throws a hook but Cuba avoids it easily.
Vanorden throws a shot to the body.
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!
Vanorden throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cuba on the side of the head. #T1#
Cuba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanorden.
Vanorden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vanorden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cuba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vanorden seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A big left from Vanorden misses.
Cuba wants to counter the offense by Vanorden and move into the clinch position.
Vanorden cracks Cuba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cuba takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cuba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vanorden throws a lazy right hand but Cuba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vanorden throws a jab when Cuba was well out of range.
Cuba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cuba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vanorden.
Vanorden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vanorden lands a glancing blow to the side of Cuba's head.
Vanorden looks to throw the jab but Cuba is out of range.
Vanorden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cuba.
A little feinted left hand from Vanorden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vanorden is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Cuba throws a lazy right hand but Vanorden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vanorden is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vanorden misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanorden scores with a decent looking hook.
Vanorden slips a straight right by Cuba.
Cuba on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vanorden lands with a straight right. Cuba didn't see that one coming.
Cuba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vanorden.
Vanorden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut lands for Vanorden. That snapped Cuba's head back.
Vanorden tests Cuba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cuba misses with a hook
and Vanorden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cuba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuba swings for the body but Vanorden moves out of range. #T3#
Cuba on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#Cuba is rocked!
Vanorden weaves into range and cracks Cuba right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Cuba goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Vanorden is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Vanorden!
Bruce Vanorden retains his heavyweight title!
Bruce Vanorden seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 49- Reilly Vs Sledgehammer
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Vanorden defending well as Mad Onion loads up on a big left hand.
Mad Onion takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vanorden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mad Onion.
Vanorden slips a jab and a cross from Mad Onion.
It looked like Vanorden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mad Onion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vanorden.
Mad Onion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vanorden.
Vanorden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vanorden has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vanorden ducks under a wild hook from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion throws a right hand that Vanorden ducks under and follows up with a left that Vanorden also avoids with ease.
Mad Onion misses the jab.
Vanorden looks to score with a jab to the body but Mad Onion is just out of range.
Mad Onion swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vanorden throws the left hand but Mad Onion avoids the punch easily.
Mad Onion moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mad Onion defending well as Vanorden loads up on a big left hand.
Mad Onion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanorden misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mad Onion swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mad Onion walks into a stiff left hand from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands with an overhand left.
Vanorden lands with a straight right. Mad Onion didn't see that one coming.#T1#
The fighters circling - Mad Onion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vanorden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vanorden slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vanorden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vanorden lands a jab.
Vanorden is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vanorden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mad Onion.
Mad Onion fails to land with a series of punches.
Vanorden scores with a sloppy right hand. Mad Onion should have avoided that one.
A jab from Vanorden does it's job there.
Vanorden misses with a looping right.
Mad Onion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vanorden throws out a loose jab but Mad Onion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Vanorden.
Mad Onion ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mad Onion throws an overhand right that lands on Vanorden's shoulder, as Vanorden tries to avoid the shot.
Vanorden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vanorden scores with a hook.
Mad Onion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Vanorden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD2#
Mad Onion lands a big head kick that sends Vanorden tumbling to the mat! Mad Onion takes a step backwards and waves Vanorden back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Bruce Vanorden has been cut.#T2#
Mad Onion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanorden manages to avoid it.
Vanorden throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Mad Onion counters with a crisp right hand that drops Vanorden! Mad Onion lets Vanorden back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Vanorden is rocked!
Vanorden scores with a hook.
Oh Vanorden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mad Onion tries to move into range but Vanorden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vanorden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mad Onion.
Vanorden seems to have got his legs back now.
Vanorden throws out a loose jab but Mad Onion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vanorden looks to land a right hand but Mad Onion moved out of range.
Luke Mad Onion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mad Onion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vanorden.
Good shot there by Mad Onion.
Vanorden misses with a right hand
and Mad Onion counters with a low kick, right behind Vanorden 's knee.
Mad Onion slips a straight right by Vanorden.
Vanorden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut.
Nice cross by Vanorden.
A punch combination from Mad Onion misses.
Mad Onion slips a straight right by Vanorden.#CL2#
Mad Onion moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Mad Onion.
Vanorden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Mad Onion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vanorden backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vanorden.
A head punch on the inside from Mad Onion fails to land.
Vanorden is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mad Onion is keeping busy.
Mad Onion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mad Onion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vanordens head.
Vanorden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mad Onion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vanorden avoids the elbow strike from Mad Onion, against the cage.
A short left from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a body punch.
Vanorden digs a right hand underneath Mad Onion's ribcage. Mad Onion let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vanorden tries to work over Mad Onion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mad Onion gets through Vanorden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vanorden lands a hook that snaps the head of Mad Onion backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanorden avoids the elbow strike from Mad Onion, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mad Onion scores a nice knee to the body. #T4#
Mad Onion dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vanorden misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Mad Onion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vanorden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mad Onion.
Vanorden digs a right hand underneath Mad Onion's ribcage. Mad Onion let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mad Onion looks winded!
Vanorden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Vanorden.
Vanorden stalling the fight.
Vanorden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vanorden is pushing Mad Onion up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vanorden misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mad Onion's elbow.
Vanorden looking to slow down the pace here.
Vanorden struggles to land a body shot inside as Mad Onion controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luke Mad Onion will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruce Vanorden's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mad Onion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vanorden keeps the fight on the outside.
Vanorden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vanorden gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A swing and a miss from Vanorden.
A jab from Vanorden misses.
A big right from Vanorden misses.
Vanorden tries to clinch up but Mad Onion circles away and keeps his distance.
Mad Onion misses with a hook.
Mad Onion looks to land a right hand but Vanorden moved out of range.
Mad Onion throws a good cross that connects.
Mad Onion tries to score with a low kick but Vanorden moves his leg out of the way.
Vanorden is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vanorden lands a glancing blow to the side of Mad Onion's head.
Mad Onion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanorden manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden catches Mad Onion with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vanorden throws a jab when Mad Onion was well out of range.
Vanorden ducks under a wild hook from Mad Onion.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mad Onion moves out of range as Vanorden strikes.
Mad Onion misses with a low kick.
Luke Mad Onion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mad Onion throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Mad Onion feints a jab promting Vanorden to slip. Mad Onion then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vanorden slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mad Onion throws a head kick but Vanorden moves out of range.
Vanorden throws a shot from downtown. Mad Onion moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Vanorden closes the distance and pushes Mad Onion back into the cage.
Vanorden is pushing Mad Onion up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Mad Onion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vanorden throws the left hand but Mad Onion avoids the punch easily.
Mad Onion is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vanorden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Mad Onion closes the distance and pushes Vanorden back into the cage.
Mad Onion is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vanorden is defending well for now.
Vanorden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vanorden.
Vanorden stalling in the clinch but Mad Onion improves position.
Vanorden misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Vanorden.
Vanorden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Mad Onion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Nice jab there from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands with a straight right. Mad Onion didn't see that one coming.
Mad Onion tries to clinch up but Vanorden circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Vanorden misses.
Mad Onion misses with a low kick as Vanorden jumps back.
Mad Onion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vanorden throws an overhand right that lands on Mad Onion's shoulder, as Mad Onion tries to avoid the shot.
Mad Onion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vanorden circles away quickly and effectively.
Mad Onion throws a solid leg kick but Vanorden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mad Onion.
A big left from Vanorden misses.
Mad Onion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vanorden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mad Onion swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vanorden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vanorden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mad Onion tries to clinch but Vanorden is having none of it.
Mad Onion misses with a looping left.
Vanorden scores with a nice strike.
Mad Onion connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Vanorden tests Mad Onion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mad Onion misses with a series of wild punches.
Vanorden missing with a left hand there. Mad Onion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Vanorden misses.
Mad Onion slips a straight right by Vanorden.
Mad Onion throws a big shot that misses.
Mad Onion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanorden.
Vanorden misses with a right hand
and Mad Onion counters with a left and a right that stings Vanorden.
Vanorden shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Mad Onion has managed to clinch.
Vanorden cracks Mad Onion with a nice body shot.
Mad Onion is breathing heavily.
Vanorden lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vanorden.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanorden stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vanorden is stalling here.
Vanorden is trying to maintain a safe position but Mad Onion gets an underhook and turns Vanorden into the cage.#T4#
Vanorden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mad Onion backwards.
Mad Onion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vanorden backwards.
Vanorden lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanorden is working Mad Onion over against the cage.
Vanorden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Vanorden.
Vanorden can't find room to land a body shot as Mad Onion controls the action.
Vanorden pushes Mad Onion back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vanorden effectively controlling the action here.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mad Onion's elbow.
Vanorden digs a right hand underneath Mad Onion's ribcage. Mad Onion let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vanorden taking a breather.
Good body shot from Vanorden.
A body shot lands from Vanorden.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vanorden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mad Onion or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Vanorden's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Vanorden stuns Mad Onion with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mad Onion slips under a jab from Vanorden.
Mad Onion throws a shot from downtown. Vanorden moves away and avoids it.
Vanorden is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Vanorden here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mad Onion throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vanorden blocks a head kick by Mad Onion.
Vanorden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Vanorden as he connects with a hook.
Mad Onion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vanorden.
Vanorden cracks Mad Onion with an open hand slap.#CL#
Mad Onion gets tackled into the cage by Vanorden. Vanorden maintains the clinch.
Vanorden avoiding damage.
Vanorden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
Mad Onion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mad Onion throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mad Onion.
Mad Onion misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mad Onion.
Vanorden lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mad Onion.
Mad Onion throws an elbow but it misses.
Vanorden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vanorden is struggling to control the position.
Mad Onion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vanorden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vanorden is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mad Onion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mad Onion tries to throw a body punch but Vanorden avoids it by throwing Mad Onion back against the cage.
Vanorden pushes Mad Onion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanorden misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Mad Onion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mad Onion walks into a straight right hand from Vanorden.
Mad Onion thuds a left hand into Vanorden's body.#T2#
Mad Onion tries to move into range but Vanorden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mad Onion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mad Onion swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vanorden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vanorden scores with a jab to the body.
Vanorden lands a right hook to the body.
Vanorden scores with a hook.
Mad Onion ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
A combination from Mad Onion does no damage.
Mad Onion staying out of range there.
Mad Onion tries to clinch but Vanorden moves out of range.
Vanorden scores with a jab. Mad Onion acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mad Onion lands a nice shot that snaps Vanorden's head back.
Vanorden tests Mad Onion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mad Onion throws a jab but it's blocked by Vanorden.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vanorden.
Mad Onion scores with a punch to the head.
Mad Onion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Mad Onion pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vanorden is out of range and Mad Onion settles back down.
Vanorden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Vanorden misses its intended target.
Vanorden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mad Onion under the eye.
Mad Onion slips under a jab.
Mad Onion swinging wildly here.
Mad Onion throws a jab but it's blocked by Vanorden.
Vanorden scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Vanorden clinches.
Vanorden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vanorden tries to throw a body punch but Mad Onion avoids it by throwing Vanorden back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vanorden lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mad Onion putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vanorden in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
Vanorden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vanorden tries to throw a body punch but Mad Onion avoids it by throwing Vanorden back against the cage.
Mad Onion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vanorden lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Vanorden.
Mad Onion slows down the pace here.
Vanorden is struggling to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mad Onion swings wildly with an uppercut but Vanorden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vanorden blocks the elbow strike.
Vanorden tries to throw a body punch but Mad Onion avoids it by throwing Vanorden back against the cage.
Vanorden slowing the pace effectively.
Vanorden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mad Onion blocking some punches.
Vanorden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mad Onion or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Vanorden's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Mad Onion moves away from the strike by Vanorden.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut. Mad Onion saw that one coming.
Mad Onion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vanorden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mad Onion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vanorden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vanorden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Vanorden.
Mad Onion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mad Onion misses with a straight left.
Mad Onion throws a body shot but no joy.
Vanorden loads up on a big right hand but Mad Onion slips the punch.
Mad Onion appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Mad Onion misses.
Vanorden throws a looping overhand right but Mad Onion ducks down to avoid it.
Vanorden misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mad Onion misses with a body shot.
Mad Onion looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vanorden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vanorden jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD2#
Mad Onion drops Vanorden with a beautiful combination! Vanorden stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mad Onion is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanorden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mad Onion counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vanorden thinking. #T1#
Vanorden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mad Onion slips under a jab.
Mad Onion misses with a combination
and Vanorden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mad Onion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vanorden missing with a left hand there. Mad Onion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vanorden looks to land a right hand but Mad Onion moved out of range.
Mad Onion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanorden manages to avoid it.
A jab from Vanorden misses.
Vanorden misses with a hook
and Mad Onion counters with a left to the body.
Vanorden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mad Onion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Mad Onion.
Vanorden misses the jab.
Mad Onion steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vanorden.
Mad Onion is looking to clinch. #T2##CL2#
Mad Onion clinches up against the cage.
Vanorden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vanorden as Mad Onion tries to tie him up.
A left hand lands to the body for Vanorden.
Nice body punch from Vanorden - that landed with a thud.
Vanorden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mad Onion is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vanorden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Vanorden.
A right handed body shot lands from Vanorden.
Vanorden presses Mad Onion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vanorden scores with a hook to the body.
Vanorden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mad Onion's elbow.
Bruce Vanorden has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vanorden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vanorden tries a body shot but Mad Onion blocks it. #T3#
Mad Onion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vanorden tries to throw a body punch but Mad Onion avoids it by throwing Vanorden back against the cage.
Mad Onion misses with a punch to the body.
Mad Onion prevents a body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden stalling the fight.
Mad Onion wants to get back to striking at distance but Vanorden won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mad Onion is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vanorden is defending well for now.
Mad Onion misses with a punch to the body.
Vanorden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Vanorden.
Vanorden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mad Onion missing with knees to the body.
Mad Onion misses with the head strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mad Onion lands an elbow just above Vanorden 's eye. #T4#
Vanorden misses with some punches.
Vanorden keeps control of Mad Onion as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mad Onion being controlled against the cage.
Mad Onion content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vanorden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mad Onion backwards.
Mad Onion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mad Onion looking to slow down the pace here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vanorden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mad Onion lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands an uppercut.
Mad Onion tries to work over Vanorden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden had his way with Luke Mad Onion in that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Vanorden's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Vanorden moves out of range of the leg kick from Mad Onion.
A little feinted left hand from Vanorden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Mad Onion moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vanorden.
Mad Onion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mad Onion misses with some punches.
Mad Onion misses with some punches.
Mad Onion misses with a knee strike.
Mad Onion is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vanorden is looking to control Mad Onion's arms but Mad Onion gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vanorden has his back to the cage.
Mad Onion has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vanorden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vanorden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mad Onion blocks a body shot from Vanorden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Vanorden.
Good body shot from Vanorden.
The referee calls for Vanorden to work.
Mad Onion is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Vanorden lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
A short uppercut from Vanorden.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vanorden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vanorden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Mad Onion is rocked!
Vanorden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mad Onion is still on wobbly legs! Can Vanorden finish him?
Vanorden cracks Mad Onion with a nice body shot.
Vanorden leaning against his opponent.
Vanorden digs a right hand into Mad Onion's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mad Onion's gas tank.
Vanorden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vanorden lands a body shot.
Vanorden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mad Onions head.
The referee calls for Vanorden to work.
Vanorden lands with a light punch inside.
Vanorden leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vanorden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vanorden lands a big right hand that drops Mad Onion! The killer instinct kicks in and Vanorden finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Vanorden!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Vanorden!
Bruce Vanorden is the new heavyweight champion!
Bruce Vanorden seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 47 - Reilly Vs Wanker
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Dela Cruz throws the left hand but Vanorden avoids the punch easily.
Dela Cruz connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands the left hand.
Dela Cruz tries to move into range but Vanorden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vanorden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dela Cruz.
Vanorden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dela Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dela Cruz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dela Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from Vanorden does it's job there.
Dela Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanorden.#CL#
Vanorden closes the distance and pushes Dela Cruz back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dela Cruz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vanorden fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bruce Vanorden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Vincent Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz looks to throw the jab but Vanorden is out of range. #T1#
Vanorden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vanorden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vanorden digs a good hook to Dela Cruz's body.
Dela Cruz defending well as Vanorden loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Vanorden drives through and clinches with Dela Cruz against the cage.
Dela Cruz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vanorden is leaning against Dela Cruz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vanorden will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dela Cruz up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Vanorden.
Vanorden has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dela Cruz looks winded!
A short right from Vanorden on the inside.
Vanorden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dela Cruz backwards.
Vanorden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vanorden is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vanorden pushes Dela Cruz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Vanorden.
A right handed body shot lands from Vanorden.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanorden lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Vanorden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vanorden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dela Cruz backwards.
Vanorden lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Vanorden.
Nice body punch from Vanorden - that landed with a thud.
Vanorden presses Dela Cruz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vanorden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vanorden stalling the fight.
Vanorden lands with a light punch inside.
Vanorden is working Dela Cruz over against the cage.
Vanorden lands a shot to the body.
Vanorden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vanorden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vanorden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Vanorden.
A nice left hand lands by Vanorden. #TD#
Vanorden is trying to trip Dela Cruz. He has hold of a leg but Dela Cruz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vanorden persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dela Cruz being controlled here, momentarily.
Vanorden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dela Cruz's guard. #T3#
Vanorden controlling the action here.
Vanorden prevents Dela Cruz from improving his position.
Vanorden is taking a breather. Dela Cruz 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.
Dela Cruz wants to improve his position but Vanorden is controlling well.
Vanorden seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dela Cruz told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vanorden tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dela Cruz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vanorden controlling the action here.
Dela Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Vanorden is very close to passing his half guard.
Vanorden is taking a breather. Dela Cruz 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden 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#
Vanorden lands a lovely overhand right.
Dela Cruz staying out of range there.
And Dela Cruz tries to counter it with a takedown but Vanorden pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vanorden throws a jab when Dela Cruz was well out of range.
Vanorden misses with a looping left.
Dela Cruz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A left lands for Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vanorden looks to land a right hand but Dela Cruz moved out of range.
Dela Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vanorden.#CL#
Vanorden gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown but Vanorden manages to get underhooks.
Vanorden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vanorden presses Dela Cruz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bruce Vanorden has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dela Cruz is breathing heavily.
Vanorden lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Vanorden as the two fighters clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vanorden is stalling here.
A left hand lands to the body for Vanorden. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Vanorden.
Vanorden pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vanorden stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Vanorden for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Vanorden stalls.
Vanorden seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Vanorden just leaning against Dela Cruz, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bruce Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a body shot.
Vanorden fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot lands for Vanorden.
Dela Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dela Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanorden.
Dela Cruz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bruce Vanorden is winning the standup battle so far.
Vanorden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dela Cruz's head.
Vanorden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dela Cruz. Dela Cruz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2##CL#
Vanorden has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vanorden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dela Cruz can do to turn this around?
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vanorden lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Vanorden.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanorden digs a right hand underneath Dela Cruz's ribcage. Dela Cruz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vanorden is stalling here.
Vanorden has Dela Cruz pressed against the cage.
Vanorden dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vanorden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vanorden.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
Nice body punch from Vanorden.
Vanorden pushes Dela Cruz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanorden lands a body shot.
Vanorden cracks Dela Cruz with a nice body shot.
Vanorden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dela Cruz.#T3#
Vanorden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vanorden slowing the pace effectively.
Vanorden is struggling to control the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vanorden takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown but Vanorden manages to get underhooks.
Bruce Vanorden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Vincent Dela Cruz.
Vanorden leaning against his opponent. #TD#
Vanorden has hold of one of Dela Cruz's legs. Dela Cruz is fighting the takedown attempt but Vanorden gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Vanorden stays in close to Dela Cruz's body and controls the position.
Vanorden'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.
Vanorden has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Dela Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Dela Cruz, not yet.
Vanorden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Dela Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vanorden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vanorden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vanorden continues to stall.
Vanorden preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Vanorden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dela Cruz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vanorden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dela Cruzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vanorden is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dela Cruz missing with a left hand there. Vanorden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dela Cruz walks into a straight right hand from Vanorden.
Vanorden with a jab.
Vanorden defending well as Dela Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Vanorden is looking to counter punch.
Vanorden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dela Cruz on the side of the head.
Vanorden lands a jab to the head.
Dela Cruz moves forwards but Vanorden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vanorden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dela Cruz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Vanorden rushes Dela Cruz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanorden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dela Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vanorden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dela Cruz.
Vanorden has Dela Cruz pushed against the cage.
Vanorden lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Vanorden stalls.
Vanorden lands with a short shot to the head.
Vanorden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Good body shot from Vanorden.
A left hand lands to the body for Vanorden.
Vanorden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
A hook to the body from Vanorden.
Vanorden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dela Cruzs head.
Vanorden presses Dela Cruz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Vanorden.
Vanorden scores with a shoulder strike.
Vanorden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dela Cruz letting Vanorden take a breather here.
Art Vincent Dela Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vanorden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dela Cruz backwards.
Vanorden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanorden lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanorden has Dela Cruz pushed against the cage.
Dela Cruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vanorden gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Vanorden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vanorden is leaning against Dela Cruz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vanorden pushes Dela Cruz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a hook that snaps the head of Dela Cruz backwards.
Vanorden digs a right hand underneath Dela Cruz's ribcage. Dela Cruz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Vanorden.
Vanorden is leaning against Dela Cruz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vanorden pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Vanorden is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dela Cruz can't fight it off and eventually Vanorden manages to take the fight to the floor. Dela Cruz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T3#
Vanorden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
More hug and hope from Vanorden.
Dela Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vanorden is one step ahead there.
Vanorden wants to pass the guard but Dela Cruz is keeping the position.
Vanorden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dela Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Dela Cruz, not yet.
Dela Cruz striking off his back but it's not causing Vanorden any problems.
Vanorden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vanorden misses with a two punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Vanorden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vanorden has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:25
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Vanorden!
Bruce Vanorden thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 47 - Wanker vs Slugs 2
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanorden lands a jab to Motts's midsection.
Vanorden throws a lazy right hand but Motts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Motts misses the target.
Vanorden moves out of range as Motts strikes.
Vanorden digs a good hook to Motts's body.
Motts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vanorden moves away.
Motts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vanorden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vanorden tests Motts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vanorden works Motts's body with a nice hook.
Vanorden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Motts was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vanorden has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Motts is looking to clinch but Vanorden is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Vanorden misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vanorden, as that shot connected. #KD#
Motts sends Vanorden crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Motts is motioning to the referee to let Vanorden up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Bruce Vanorden has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanorden with a jab.#T1#
Vanorden misses with a straight left.
Motts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Motts takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vanorden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Motts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Motts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vanorden moves away.
Motts throws a body punch but Vanorden moves out of range.
Motts misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Vanorden misses the target. #CL#
Motts has closed the distance and engaged Vanorden in a clinch.
Vanorden is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
Vanorden tries to work over Motts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Motts is struggling to control the position.
Motts stalling.
Motts gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Vanorden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Motts tries to break the clinch but Vanorden is controlling the position.
Vanorden scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Motts lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vanorden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vanorden lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Motts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vanorden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Motts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Motts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vanorden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mottss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vanorden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vanorden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice shot by Vanorden.
We've been told by Motts's head coaches at Hardcore MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Motts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vanorden cracks Motts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vanorden connects with a single shot there.
Motts throws out a loose jab but Vanorden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Motts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vanorden is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Motts had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vanorden is looking to clinch. #T3#
Vanorden throws a hook to the side of Motts's head but Motts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Motts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vanorden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vanorden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Motts gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Motts moves out of range of the strikes.
Motts walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vanorden throws a nice looking combination but Motts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Motts wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vanorden lands with a hook. Motts tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Motts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Motts is looking to counter punch.
Motts takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vanorden throws the left hand but Motts avoids the punch easily.
Motts's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vanorden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Motts scrambles back to his feet.
Vanorden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Motts walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vanorden fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Vanorden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Motts on the side of the head.
Vanorden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Motts.
Vanorden scores with a decent looking hook.
Vanorden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Vanorden tries to get set, Motts tries to push him back and clinch up but Vanorden manages to avoid the attempt.
Vanorden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Motts slips under a jab from Vanorden.
Motts falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Vanorden to counter with a crisp jab.
Vanorden swings for the body but Motts moves out of range.
Vanorden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Motts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vanorden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Motts throws a lazy right hand but Vanorden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Motts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Vanorden clinches with his opponent.
Vanorden has a couple of punches blocked by Motts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Vanorden's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Motts ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
Motts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vanorden moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vanorden.
Vanorden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Motts.
Motts misses with a series of wild punches.
Vanorden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vanorden throws a looping overhand right but Motts ducks down to avoid it.
Motts takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden scores with a jab to the head.
Vanorden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Motts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vanorden throws out the jab.
Motts just misses with a punch to the body.
Vanorden tries to clinch but Motts moves out of range.
Motts swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Motts lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Vanorden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Motts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Motts takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vanorden throws a shot from downtown. Motts moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Vanorden tries to keep at a distance but Motts has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vanorden stalling in the clinch.
Vanorden tries a body shot but Motts blocks it.
Motts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Motts's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Motts.
Motts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Motts.
Motts lands with a short shot to the head.
Gregory Motts has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vanorden misses with a punch to the body.
Vanorden can't find room to land a body shot as Motts controls the action.
Vanorden scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanorden fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Motts.
Vanorden tries to work over Motts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Motts working aggressively here.
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
Motts lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Motts scores with a shoulder strike.
Motts blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Motts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vanorden scores with a hook.
Jab from Vanorden.
Vanorden avoids the body shot from Motts.
Motts misses with a wild combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Motts.
Vanorden staying out of range there.#T3#
Vanorden avoids the body shot from Motts.
Vanorden tries to clinch up.
Vanorden throws out a loose jab but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Motts looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Motts lands with a nice body punch.
Vanorden throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Motts counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Motts.
Motts has a couple of punches blocked by Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Motts throws a head punch that misses.
Motts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vanorden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Motts pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vanorden is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Motts's elbow.
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Motts. #T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vanorden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vanorden gets through Motts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Motts struggles to land a body shot inside as Vanorden controls his hands.
Motts tries to work over Vanorden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Motts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Motts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanorden scores with a shot to the side of Motts's head.
Motts is trying to maintain a safe position but Vanorden gets an underhook and turns Motts into the cage.
Vanorden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vanorden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A body shot lands from Vanorden.
Nice body punch from Vanorden - that landed with a thud.
Vanorden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vanorden tries a body shot but Motts blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Motts misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Motts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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 Gregory Motts will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruce Vanorden's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Vanorden connects with a body shot.
Vanorden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vanorden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Motts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vanorden cracks Motts with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Motts. Vanorden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vanorden lands a really nice looking cross but Motts seems unphased.
Motts staying out of range there.
Vanorden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Vanorden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Vanorden.
Motts moves out of range as Vanorden strikes.
Vanorden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Motts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Motts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Motts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vanorden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mottss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Vanorden gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vanorden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Motts connects with a body shot that sends Vanorden's belly button to the back.
Vanorden looks to land a right hand but Motts moved out of range.#CL2#
Vanorden closes the distance and pushes Motts back into the cage.
Vanorden swings wildly with an uppercut but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Motts gets through Vanorden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Motts prevents a body shot from Vanorden. #BC#
Motts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Motts is looking to wear down Vanorden with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vanorden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Motts.
Vanorden throws a shot from downtown. Motts moves away and avoids it.
Motts throwing a counter right hand but Vanorden manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Vanorden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a body shot.
Vanorden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
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!
Vanorden misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Motts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vanorden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Motts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vanorden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Motts.
Vanorden might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Motts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vanorden.
Vanorden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Motts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vanorden at a distance.
Motts blocks a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vanorden.
Vanorden stalks Motts and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Motts's face. Motts staggers backwards, shaken.
Motts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Motts misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Vanorden misses the target.
Vanorden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Motts.#T3#
Vanorden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Motts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vanorden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Motts on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Motts.
A big right from Motts misses.
Vanorden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Motts has time to react.
Motts slips under a jab from Vanorden.
Motts is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A combination from Motts does no damage.
Motts tries to clinch but Vanorden is having none of it.
Vanorden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Motts.
Vanorden lands an overhand right.
Motts takes a swing at Vanorden's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Vanorden rushes Motts and presses him up against the cage.
Motts lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vanorden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motts lands a body punch in the clinch.
Motts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vanorden backwards.
Vanorden misses with a punch to the body.
Motts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vanorden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Motts throws a head punch that misses.
Vanorden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Motts's elbow.
Vanorden struggles to land a body shot inside as Motts controls his hands.
Motts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vanorden's elbow.
Motts prevents a takedown attempt there.
Motts lands with a short shot to the head.
Vanorden content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vanorden takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Vanorden - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vanorden.
Vanorden misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Vanorden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vanorden 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Vanorden!
A victorious Bruce Vanorden thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC Speed Brawls II
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses.
Vanorden misses with a left hand
and Vanorden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon tries to keep at a distance but Vanorden has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vanorden is working Jaxon Flaxon Waxon over against the cage.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon effectively controlling the action here.
Vanorden has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vanorden tries to work over Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vanorden lands with a short shot to the head.
Vanorden is stalling here.
Vanorden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon can't find room to land a body shot as Vanorden controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Vanorden as the two fighters clinch.
Vanorden can't find room to land a body shot as Jaxon Flaxon Waxon controls the action.
Vanorden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vanorden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vanorden is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's elbow.
The referee calls for Vanorden to work.
Vanorden blocking some punches.
Vanorden scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
A body shot lands from Vanorden.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vanorden.
Vanorden is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vanorden lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vanorden misses with a punch to the body.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon tries for a takedown but Vanorden manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Vanorden digs a right hand underneath Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's ribcage. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaxon Flaxon Waxon. #T2#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vanorden takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon swings wildly with an uppercut but Vanorden uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Vanorden.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanorden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaxon Flaxon Waxon backwards.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon swings wildly with an uppercut but Vanorden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vanorden's elbow.
Vanorden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vanorden has Jaxon Flaxon Waxon pushed against the cage.#BC#
Vanorden manages to break the clinch.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon slips under a jab.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.#T3#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scores with a hook.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon moves away from the strike by Vanorden.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands with a straight right. Vanorden didn't see that one coming.
Vanorden throws a hook but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon blocks it.
Vanorden throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with a hook. Vanorden ducked under it nicely.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws out a loose jab but Vanorden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vanorden cracks Jaxon Flaxon Waxon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot lands for Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scores with a jab. Vanorden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vanorden misses the shot to the body.
Vanorden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanorden dips to his left and cracks Jaxon Flaxon Waxon with an uppercut!
Good shot there by Vanorden.
Vanorden thuds a left hand into Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's body.#T4#
Vanorden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has time to react.
Vanorden lands a jab to the head.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD2#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon shoots in and gets a takedown into Vanorden's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vanorden holds on and takes a little breather.
Vanorden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's guard. #REVR#
Vanorden is stalling in the full guard.
Vanorden continues to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden 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#
Vanorden looks to land a left hand but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vanorden.
Vanorden looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with a straight left.
Vanorden throws the left hand but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon avoids the punch easily.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bruce Vanorden is winning the standup battle so far.
Vanorden throws a looping overhand right but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon ducks down to avoid it.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon moves away from the strike by Vanorden.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vanorden catches Jaxon Flaxon Waxon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vanorden looks to land a left hand but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon moved out of range nicely.
Vanorden walks into a jab.
Vanorden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaxon Flaxon Waxon can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanorden connects with a jab.
Vanorden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vanorden ducks under a wild hook from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Vanorden appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with a hook. Vanorden ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vanorden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses its intended target.
Vanorden throws a lazy right hand but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bruce Vanorden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vanorden lands a body shot.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon slips under a jab from Vanorden.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a combination that misses
and Vanorden counters with a stiff right hand.
Vanorden throws out a loose jab but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Jaxon Flaxon Waxon tries to counter it with a takedown but Vanorden pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vanorden takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vanorden.
Nice uppercut lands for Vanorden. That snapped Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's head back.
Vanorden throws a looping overhand right but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No luck for Jaxon Flaxon Waxon with that takedown attempt.
Vanorden moves forwards but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vanorden takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanorden throws a lazy right hand but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Jaxon Flaxon Waxon tries to counter it with a takedown but Vanorden pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanorden manages to avoid it.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon with a hook.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vanorden throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vanorden throws out the jab.
It seemed like Jaxon Flaxon Waxon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Vanorden misses.
Vanorden throws a hook but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon avoids it easily.
Vanorden lands a slapping body shot.
Vanorden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon moves away from the strike by Vanorden.
Vanorden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vanorden.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vanorden.
Vanorden throws a jab when Jaxon Flaxon Waxon was well out of range.#T3#
Vanorden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vanorden loads up on a big right hand but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon slips the punch.
A left lands for Vanorden.
Vanorden misses with a body shot.
Vanorden throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vanorden is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vanorden is looking to improve his position.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vanorden is trying to get back to full guard.
Vanorden gets back to full guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon stopping the sweep attempt from Vanorden.
Vanorden keeping full guard, as Jaxon Flaxon Waxon tries to pass.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon wants to pass the guard but Vanorden is keeping the position.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon landing with the ground and pound.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon stopping the sweep attempt from Vanorden.
Vanorden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vanorden managing to control the position.
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!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon preventing the sweep.
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 Bruce Vanorden will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Vanorden moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vanorden scores with a hook.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a jab to the head.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vanorden.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a jab when Vanorden was well out of range.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanorden.
And Jaxon Flaxon Waxon tries to counter it with a takedown but Vanorden pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vanorden takes one to the side of the head.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vanorden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanorden lands with an overhand left.
Vanorden takes a swing at Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's ribcage but misses.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon loads up on a big right hand but Vanorden slips the punch.
Vanorden lands with a cross. #T1#
Vanorden misses the shot to the body.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vanorden misses with a body shot.
Vanorden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vanorden cracks Jaxon Flaxon Waxon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vanorden moves out of range as Jaxon Flaxon Waxon strikes.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vanorden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a lazy right hand but Vanorden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanorden. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vanorden clobbers Jaxon Flaxon Waxon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Vanorden misses the target.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Vanorden to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vanorden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Vanorden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws out the jab.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
A telegraphed right hand from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses the target.
Vanorden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Vanorden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon manages to avoid it.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a lazy uppercut
and Vanorden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with a hook.
Vanorden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Vanorden throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vanorden wants to hit a sweep here but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vanorden there!
Vanorden tries to lock up and control but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Vanorden gets back to half guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vanorden has his hands clasped together around Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's back. He's all about the action.
Vanorden wants to control but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is keeping busy.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon 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.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon passes into side control, despite Vanorden's attempt to control the position.
Vanorden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon working the ground and pound but Vanorden is defending the strikes.
Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Vanorden is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Vanorden manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's best efforts.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vanorden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vanorden has his hands clasped together around Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's back. He's all about the action.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon prevents Vanorden from improving his position.
Vanorden is trying to control but can't.
Vanorden tries to get to full guard but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has control of the leg.
Vanorden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is working away from the top position though.
Vanorden is controlling Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's position as best he can from this difficult position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bruce Vanorden.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vanorden, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: HFC 37 - Vanorden vs Mahrishi
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahrishi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vanorden's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mahrishi.
Vanorden misses with a looping left.
Vanorden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vanorden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good leg kick by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi scores with a push kick.
Vanorden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mahrishi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vanorden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vanorden checks a low kick from Mahrishi.
Vanorden has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mahrishi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vanorden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahrishi lands a leg kick that knocks Vanorden off balance momentarily.
Mahrishi with a nice calf kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahrishi scores with a leg kick.
Mahrishi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahrishi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vanorden's sensitive parts. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Mahrishi.
Vanorden loads up on a big right hand but Mahrishi slips the punch.
Mahrishi misses with a hook
and Vanorden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vanorden staying out of range there.
Mahrishi connects with an inside leg kick.
Vanorden is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Mahrishi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mahrishi.
A good leg kick by Mahrishi.
Vanorden blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Vanorden misses the target.
Mahrishi connects with a single shot there.
Vanorden defending well as Mahrishi loads up on a big left hand.
Mahrishi lands a really nice looking cross but Vanorden seems unphased.
Mahrishi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mahrishi works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanorden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mahrishi can pounce on him.
Mahrishi lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Mahrishi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahrishi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mahrishi misses with a looping right.
Vanorden throwing a counter right hand but Mahrishi manages to avoid it.
Mahrishi with the inside leg kick.
Mahrishi throws a body punch but Vanorden moves out of range.
Mahrishi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mahrishi on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Aatreya Mahrishi has been cut.
Jab by Mahrishi.
Vanorden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanorden.
A punch lands to the side of Mahrishi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mahrishi tests Vanorden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mahrishi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mahrishi stuns Vanorden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Mahrishi scoring well with a low kick there.
Mahrishi scores with a jab to the head.
Mahrishi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mahrishi with a nice calf kick.
Mahrishi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mahrishi throws a leg kick that misses.
Vanorden slips a jab from Mahrishi.
Vanorden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Vanorden misses.
Vanorden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vanorden throws a hook to the side of Mahrishi's head but Mahrishi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Mahrishi does it's job there.
Mahrishi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vanorden misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahrishi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab lands there for Mahrishi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanorden misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Vanorden throws an overhand right that lands on Mahrishi's shoulder, as Mahrishi tries to avoid the shot.
Vanorden misses with a wild body shot.
Mahrishi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mahrishi feints and then cracks Vanorden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vanorden down.
Mahrishi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vanorden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vanorden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mahrishi scores with a leg kick.
Mahrishi feints and then cracks Vanorden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vanorden down.
Mahrishi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vanorden's head.
Mahrishi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vanorden avoids a kick to the body.
Vanorden slips a straight right by Mahrishi.
A counter left hand to the body from Vanorden misses its target.
Vanorden misses with a hook.
Mahrishi throws a body punch but Vanorden moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aatreya Mahrishi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aatreya Mahrishi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Vanorden walks into a straight right hand from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vanorden on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mahrishi thumps Vanorden with a low kick.
Vanorden misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahrishi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahrishi staying out of range there.
Mahrishi works Vanorden's body with a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mahrishi.
Mahrishi throws an off balance right hand
and Vanorden counters with a nice uppercut.
Vanorden has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mahrishi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mahrishi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanorden.
Vanorden throws an overhand right that lands on Mahrishi's shoulder, as Mahrishi tries to avoid the shot.
Aatreya Mahrishi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mahrishi, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Vanorden misses.
Mahrishi misses with a body shot. #T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Mahrishi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vanorden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mahrishi misses with a kick to the body
enabling Vanorden to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahrishi scores with a leg kick.
Vanorden on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mahrishi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mahrishi lands with a shot to the body.
That kick from Mahrishi tenderised Vanorden's leg. Vanorden is trying to keep his angry face on.
A cross from Mahrishi lands.
Mahrishi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahrishi throws a looping overhand right but Vanorden ducks down to avoid it.
Mahrishi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mahrishi throws a jab but it's blocked by Vanorden.
Mahrishi throws a hook but Vanorden blocks it.
Mahrishi connects with the punch.#T2#
Mahrishi looks to land a left hand but Vanorden moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Vanorden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mahrishi with the inside leg kick.
Mahrishi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vanorden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mahrishi lands with an uppercut that bounces Vanorden off the cage and back into range.
Vanorden looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vanorden misses with a straight left.
Mahrishi throws a solid leg kick but Vanorden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mahrishi.
Vanorden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahrishi.
Vanorden ducks right into an uppercut from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a hook. Vanorden ducked under it nicely.
Vanorden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mahrishi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mahrishi lands a jab.
Mahrishi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vanorden. That did some damage!#T3#
Mahrishi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahrishi scores with a hook to the body. Vanorden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mahrishi moves out of range of the strikes.
Vanorden misses with a straight right.
Mahrishi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vanorden.
Mahrishi slips a jab from Vanorden.
Mahrishi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vanorden.
Vanorden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahrishi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahrishi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahrishi cracks Vanorden with a good jab.
Mahrishi misses with a jab to the body
and Vanorden counters with a nice uppercut.
Vanorden takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mahrishi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vanorden slips a straight right by Mahrishi.
Vanorden takes one to the chin there.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Vanorden misses the target.
Vanorden misses with a wild body shot.
Mahrishi with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanorden throws a looping overhand right but Mahrishi ducks down to avoid it.
Mahrishi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vanorden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahrishi.
Vanorden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mahrishi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick from Mahrishi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aatreya Mahrishi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahrishi lands a lovely overhand right.
Mahrishi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahrishi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vanorden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vanorden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mahrishi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aatreya Mahrishi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aatreya Mahrishi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mahrishi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vanorden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mahrishi scores with a spinning back kick!
Jab by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mahrishi.
Vanorden looks to land a right hand but Mahrishi moved out of range.
A nice leg kick from Mahrishi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahrishi throws a low kick, looking for Vanorden's leg but Vanorden calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Vanorden was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mahrishi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden scores with a hook to the body. Mahrishi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mahrishi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahrishi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vanorden's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanorden 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.#T1#
Vanorden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vanorden throws a big shot that misses.
Mahrishi throws a big shot that misses.
Mahrishi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mahrishi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vanorden.
Mahrishi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vanorden checks it well.
Nice shot lands for Vanorden.
Mahrishi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mahrishi is looking to score with low kicks.
Mahrishi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vanorden doesn't seem bothered though.
Mahrishi throws a looping overhand right but Vanorden ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Mahrishi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A low kick from Mahrishi misses
and Vanorden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Mahrishi.
Vanorden throwing a counter right hand but Mahrishi manages to avoid it.
Mahrishi misses with a hook
and Vanorden counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mahrishi moves out of range as Vanorden strikes.
Vanorden throws a body punch but Mahrishi moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vanorden might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Vanorden looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahrishi is just out of range.
Mahrishi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mahrishi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mahrishi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanorden.
Mahrishi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vanorden on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mahrishi. Mahrishi obviously looking to wear him down.
Mahrishi scoring well with a low kick there.
Vanorden misses with a wild body shot.
Mahrishi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Vanorden moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahrishi misses with a wild body shot.
Mahrishi lands a slapping body shot.
Mahrishi throws a jab but it's blocked by Vanorden.
A cross from Vanorden lands.
Mahrishi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mahrishi misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Vanorden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mahrishi throws a solid leg kick but Vanorden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mahrishi.
An attempted straight right counter from Vanorden misses the target.
Mahrishi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vanorden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahrishi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mahrishi lands a front kick.
Mahrishi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mahrishi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mahrishi swings widly with a right hand
and Vanorden counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mahrishi thinking. #T4#
Vanorden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Mahrishi tests Vanorden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mahrishi.
Mahrishi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanorden.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vanorden checks a leg kick.
Mahrishi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vanorden.
Vanorden scores with a punch to the head.
Mahrishi lands a head shot.
Mahrishi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vanorden.
Mahrishi ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mahrishi.
Bruce Vanorden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aatreya Mahrishi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut. Mahrishi saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aatreya Mahrishi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mahrishi 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aatreya Mahrishi!
A determined Aatreya Mahrishi didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: HFC 30 - Wanker vs Curtis
Date: Jul 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanorden throws a jab but it's blocked by Solo.
Solo attempts a counter takedown but Vanorden avoids it well and moves away.
Solo drops his hands momentarily and Vanorden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vanorden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solo manages to avoid it.
Vanorden loads up on a big right hand but Solo slips the punch.
Vanorden missing with a left hand there. Solo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Solo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vanorden avoids it really well and circles away.
Solo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vanorden.
Solo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vanorden let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo dives in for a single leg takedown but Vanorden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaycen Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vanorden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vanorden misses with a looping right.
Vanorden has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vanorden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Solo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vanorden swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Vanorden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Solo.
Solo slips a straight right by Vanorden.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut.
Solo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vanorden to score with a decent uppercut.
Vanorden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut. Solo saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Vanorden misses the target.
Vanorden tests Solo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Solo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vanorden tries to avoid it but Solo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vanorden to the ground. Vanorden escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Solo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vanorden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Solo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanorden.
Bruce Vanorden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Solo is defended easily by Vanorden.
Vanorden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanorden misses with a straight right.
Solo dives in for a single leg takedown but Vanorden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Solo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Solo darts in looking for a takedown but Vanorden gets double underhooks and turns Solo into the cage.
Vanorden digs a good hook to Solo's body.
Solo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vanorden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vanorden throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Solo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Solo.
Vanorden looking for a sweep. Not yet Vanorden, not yet.
Vanorden has his hands on Solo's head, controlling the position.
Solo stopping the sweep attempt from Vanorden.
Solo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vanorden wants to sweep but no luck.
Solo throws a big elbow that misses.
Vanorden managing to control the position.
Solo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Solo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Solo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vanorden's head.
Solo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vanorden seems keen to control Solo's posture.
Solo preventing the sweep.
Solo throws a big right hand that misses.
Vanorden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Solo is fighting to break Vanorden's control of his arms but Vanorden is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Solo postures up and lands a big shot to Vanorden's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo throws a big right hand that misses.
Solo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Solo throws a big elbow that misses.
Vanorden seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vanorden wants to sweep but no luck.
Vanorden controlling the position.#T4#
Solo is working Vanorden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Solo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Solo throws a big right hand that misses.
Vanorden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Solo controls Vanorden momentarily but Vanorden frees himself.
Solo keeping full guard, as Vanorden tries to pass.
Vanorden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vanorden wants to get up but he can't break Solo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice shot lands for Vanorden.
Solo walks into a straight right hand from Vanorden.
Solo shoots for a double leg takedown but Vanorden sprawls well. He's pushed Solo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Solo is defended easily by Vanorden.
Vanorden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Solo has time to react.
Vanorden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Solo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vanorden's hands.
Solo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vanorden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo shoots in but Vanorden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaycen Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanorden throws a shot to the body.
Vanorden connects with a single shot there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Solo.#T1#
Solo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vanorden's waist but Vanorden gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Solo off to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vanorden! But no joy.
Solo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vanorden sprawls well. Vanorden wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Solo gets slowly back to his feet.
Vanorden stuffs the takedown.
Vanorden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vanorden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Solo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Solo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanorden leaves Solo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It seemed like Vanorden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Solo shoots in but no luck this time.
Vanorden misses with a looping right.
Vanorden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Solo.
Solo slips a jab from Vanorden.#T2#
Vanorden loads up on a big right hand but Solo slips the punch.
Solo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Solo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Solo or perhaps it was just good defense by Vanorden, which made it look bad.
Vanorden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Vanorden as Solo shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Vanorden as Solo shoots in.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanorden swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Solo counters with a takedown into side control.
Vanorden manages to get back to half guard.
Vanorden manages to get to full guard.
Vanorden is adopting a defensive guard.
Vanorden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Vanorden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vanorden is continuing to stall.
Solo wants to sweep but no luck.
Vanorden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vanorden wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.
Vanorden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Solo looking to control.
Vanorden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vanorden being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vanorden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Solo is pulling down on Vanorden's head. It's preventing any offense from Vanorden, at least for the moment.
Vanorden's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Solo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanorden.
Solo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vanorden might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Solo.
Solo darts in looking for a takedown but Vanorden gets double underhooks and turns Solo into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden 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#
Solo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vanorden as he jumps to the side.
Solo shoots in but no luck this time.
Solo drops his hands momentarily and Vanorden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Solo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vanorden pinned against the cage. Vanorden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaycen Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanorden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vanorden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Solo.
Vanorden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Solo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vanorden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo drops his hands momentarily and Vanorden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vanorden just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Vanorden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Solo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Vanorden stuffs the takedown attempt from Solo. Solo gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Solo dives in and scores a takedown into Vanorden's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vanorden looking for a sweep. Not yet Vanorden, not yet.
Vanorden has Solo pulled in close to control his posture.
Vanorden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vanorden holds on and takes a little breather.
Vanorden 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.
Vanorden seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Solo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vanorden has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jaycen Solo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Solo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jaycen Solo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vanorden looking for a sweep. Not yet Vanorden, not yet.
Vanorden pulls Solo in to control the position.
Vanorden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Solo is one step ahead there.
Vanorden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Solo is looking to control Vanorden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solo avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Solo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vanorden content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vanorden prevents Solo from improving his position.#T3#
Vanorden looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Solo is looking to control Vanorden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solo avoid being mounted?
Vanorden with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The adventures of Vanorden the control monster continue. Boring.
Solo is trying to get back to full guard.
Vanorden is taking a breather. Solo 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.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vanorden passes to full mount!
Vanorden controlling his opponent.
Solo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solo manages to control the position for a moment.
Vanorden controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Vanorden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vanorden winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Vanorden!
Bruce Vanorden seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jaycen Solo was interviewed post fight and said 'Excellent job by my opponent. I look forward to learning from this experience and coming back a better fighter.'.

Event: HFC KO 6 - Camoran vs Motts
Date: Jun 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucroy closes the distance and clinches up with Vanorden, looking for a takedown. Lucroy pushes Vanorden against the cage but Vanorden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Vanorden.
Vanorden throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Lucroy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vanorden looking for a sweep. Not yet Vanorden, not yet.
Lucroy throwing strikes from guard but Vanorden blocks nicely.
Vanorden wants to stand and escape but Lucroy is having none of it.
Lucroy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vanorden keeping moving, preventing Lucroy from controlling successfully.
Vanorden wants to get back to his feet but Lucroy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lucroy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lucroy's guard. #REVR#
Lucroy is pulling down on Vanorden's head. It's preventing any offense from Vanorden, at least for the moment.
Lucroy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vanorden is one step ahead there.
Vanorden showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Vanorden'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.
Lucroy wants to sweep but no luck.
Vanorden controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lucroy trying to control the position.
Vanorden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lucroy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vanorden is one step ahead there.
Vanorden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vanorden trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucroy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucroy wants to sweep but no luck.
Vanorden looking to pass the guard.
Vanorden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lucroy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vanorden.
Lucroy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vanorden.#T3#
Vanorden looks to land a left hand but Lucroy moved out of range nicely.
Vanorden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vanorden misses with a hook.
Vanorden lands with a hook. Lucroy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lucroy.
An attempted straight right counter from Vanorden misses the target.
Lucroy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanorden.
Vanorden takes a swing at Lucroy's ribcage but misses.
Lucroy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good exchange - Vanorden coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like Jean Lucroy has been cut.
Lucroy takes one to the chin there.
Vanorden swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
so Lucroy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lucroy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vanorden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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!
Vanorden keeping moving, preventing Lucroy from controlling successfully. #T4#
Vanorden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vanorden seems keen to control Lucroy's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanorden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lucroy cracks Vanorden with a solid left hand.
Vanorden controlling the position.
Lucroy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lucroy throwing strikes but missing.
Lucroy being controlled here momentarily.
Lucroy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vanorden's head.
Vanorden working a defensive guard here.
Vanorden has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lucroy has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucroy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lucroy is chipping away with strikes.
Vanorden gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Lucroy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Vanorden misses with a hook. Lucroy ducked under it nicely.
Lucroy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vanorden defends it nicely.
Lucroy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lucroy ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
Vanorden just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucroy with the counter takedown but Vanorden avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vanorden throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Lucroy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lucroy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vanorden's head.
Lucroy scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Lucroy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vanorden is pulling down on Lucroy's head to control his posture.
Lucroy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vanorden controlling the position.
Vanorden 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.
Lucroy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vanorden keeping moving, preventing Lucroy from controlling successfully.
Lucroy is looking to work some ground and pound but Vanorden has wrist control.
Lucroy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vanorden 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#
Vanorden takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vanorden has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Lucroy tries to get to full guard but Vanorden has control of the leg.
Vanorden uses his free foot to push down on Lucroy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lucroy.
Vanorden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lucroy is desperately trying to improve his position but Vanorden has a good base and remains in mount.
Vanorden looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vanorden wants to control the pace but Lucroy is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Vanorden content just to control the position here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Vanorden.
Vanorden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucroy can do to turn this around?
Vanorden tries to control but Lucroy wriggling away.
Vanorden controlling from the full mount.
Vanorden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lucroy is looking to escape. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vanorden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lucroy is working to get back to half guard.
Lucroy regains half guard.
Vanorden looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vanorden trying to advance position but Lucroy counters by regaining guard.
Lucroy trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jean Lucroy's cut.
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#
Lucroy ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
Vanorden misses the shot to the body.
Vanorden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucroy was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands the left hand.
Lucroy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vanorden.
Lucroy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot to the liver by Vanorden. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanorden. Lucroy does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucroy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vanorden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vanorden throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucroy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vanorden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Lucroy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vanorden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bruce Vanorden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Lucroy.
Lucroy slips a jab from Vanorden.
Vanorden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lucroy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lucroy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vanorden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanorden. Lucroy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vanorden lands with a straight right. Lucroy didn't see that one coming.
Lucroy shoots in looking for a takedown. Vanorden tries to sprawl out of it but Lucroy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vanorden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vanorden lands a body shot. #T2#
Lucroy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bruce Vanorden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vanorden looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucroy is just out of range.
Lucroy fails with the takedown
enabling Vanorden to counter with a crisp jab.
Lucroy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vanorden is fending him off so far but Lucroy persists. Nope, Vanorden circles away and we're back to standing.
Lucroy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucroy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vanorden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lucroy scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Lucroy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vanorden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucroy was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanorden.
Lucroy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vanorden is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice straight punches there by Vanorden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vanorden.
A swing and a miss from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands with a nice body punch.
Vanorden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lucroy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vanorden avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Vanorden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vanorden looks to land a right hand but Lucroy moved out of range.
Vanorden looks to land a left hand but Lucroy moved out of range nicely.
Vanorden lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Lucroy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vanorden defends well and Lucroy ends up having to push Vanorden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vanorden connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Vanorden has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lucroy defending well as Vanorden loads up on a big left hand.
Vanorden throws a hook but Lucroy blocks it.
Lucroy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vanorden defends it well.
Lucroy has his takedown stuffed
and Vanorden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanorden throws a body shot but no joy.
And Lucroy tries to counter it with a takedown but Vanorden pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jab, jab by Vanorden - just one landing.
Lucroy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vanorden.
Lucroy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vanorden jabs Lucroy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jean Lucroy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucroy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vanorden's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Vanorden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vanorden, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Bruce Vanorden!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Bruce Vanorden!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Bruce Vanorden!

Bruce Vanorden wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Bruce Vanorden thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 19 - Qanar vs Vanorden
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qanar jabs at Vanorden's body.
Vanorden throws a hook but Qanar avoids it easily.
Qanar dodges the punch combination from Vanorden.
Qanar lands the left hand.
Vanorden throws a body punch but Qanar moves out of range.
Vanorden looks to land a left hand but Qanar moved out of range nicely.
Qanar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Qanar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vanorden throws a hook to the side of Qanar's head but Qanar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been hearing reports that Qanar 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.
Qanar scores with a hook to the body. Vanorden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Qanar ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
Qanar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanorden lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanorden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vanorden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Qanar clobbers Vanorden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vanorden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vanorden scores with a hook to the body. Qanar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A combination from Vanorden does no damage.
Qanar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vanorden has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Qanar slips a jab and a cross from Vanorden.
Vanorden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Qanar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Qanar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vanorden swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Qanar to counter with a crisp jab.
Vanorden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Qanar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanorden misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qanar lands an overhand right.

Qanar lands a big uppercut and Vanorden crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Vanorden looks OK. Qanar waves Vanorden back to his feet!

Vanorden is rocked!
Vanorden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vanorden is still on wobbly legs! Can Qanar finish him?
Vanorden misses with a straight left.
Vanorden seems to have recovered his senses.
Vanorden cracks a nice hook into Qanar's ribs.
Qanar lands a lovely overhand right.
Vanorden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Vanorden tries to get set, Qanar tries to push him back and clinch up but Vanorden manages to avoid the attempt.

Qanar sends Vanorden crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Qanar is motioning to the referee to let Vanorden up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Qanar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanorden manages to avoid it.
Qanar swings for the body but Vanorden moves out of range.

Qanar lands a big right hand that sends Vanorden crashing to the mat! Qanar stays standing though and waves Vanorden back to his feet!
Vanorden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Qanar looks to score with a jab to the body but Vanorden is just out of range.
Vanorden is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Qanar with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Qanar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Vanorden breaks the clinch.
Qanar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Qanar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Qanar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vanorden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Qanar throws a body shot but no joy.
Qanar misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vanorden! But no joy.
Vanorden throws a jab when Qanar was well out of range.
Qanar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vanorden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Qanar walks into a jab.
Vanorden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Qanar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qanar connects with a body shot that sends Vanorden's belly button to the back.
Qanar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qanar loads up on a big right hand but Vanorden slips the punch.
Vanorden unleashes a big counter combination but Qanar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Qanar throws a lazy uppercut
letting Vanorden counter with a right hand.
Qanar throws an overhand right that lands on Vanorden's shoulder, as Vanorden tries to avoid the shot.
Qanar ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
A counter left hand to the body from Qanar misses its target.
Vanorden lands a nice shot to the body.
Vanorden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Qanar just misses with a punch to the body.
Vanorden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Qanar was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanorden.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qanar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vanorden moves away.
Vanorden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Qanar throws a looping overhand right but Vanorden ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dro Qanar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Vanorden misses with a few strikes there.
Qanar tries to counter by clinching up but Vanorden breaks away and moves out of range.
Qanar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vanorden can do to turn this around?
Vanorden swinging wildly here.
Qanar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Qanar slips a jab from Vanorden.
Qanar throwing a counter right hand but Vanorden manages to avoid it.
Vanorden throws a right hand that Qanar ducks under and follows up with a left that Qanar also avoids with ease.
Vanorden looks to score with a jab to the body but Qanar is just out of range.
Qanar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Qanar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vanorden misses with a straight left.
Vanorden throws the left hand but Qanar avoids the punch easily.
Qanar tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vanorden manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden swings for the body but Qanar moves out of range.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Vanorden.
Vanorden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vanorden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanorden slips a jab from Qanar.
Vanorden doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vanorden scores with a jab to the body.
Qanar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Qanar looks to land a left hand but Vanorden moved out of range nicely.
Vanorden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Vanorden coming out on top.
Vanorden avoids the body shot from Qanar.
Vanorden swinging wildly here.
Vanorden keeps the fight on the outside.
Vanorden misses with a few strikes there.
Qanar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab, jab by Qanar - just one landing.
Vanorden lands a nice shot that snaps Qanar's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qanar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vanorden.
Qanar with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qanar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vanorden throws a jab but it's blocked by Qanar.
A little feinted left hand from Qanar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Vanorden.
Vanorden walks into a jab.
Vanorden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qanar.
Qanar misses the jab.
Vanorden avoids the body shot from Qanar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qanar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Qanar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Qanar just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Vanorden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Qanar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vanorden cracks a nice hook into Qanar's ribs.
Vanorden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qanar misses with an uppercut.
Vanorden walks into a jab.
Dro Qanar is winning the standup battle so far.
Vanorden misses the jab.
No joy there for Vanorden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vanorden throws the left hand but Qanar avoids the punch easily.
Vanorden throws a series of strikes that have Qanar backpedaling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qanar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanorden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Qanar looks to throw the jab but Vanorden is out of range.
Vanorden swings widly with a right hand
enabling Qanar to counter with a crisp jab.
Vanorden throws an overhand right that lands on Qanar's shoulder, as Qanar tries to avoid the shot.
Vanorden lands with a good body shot.
Vanorden scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Dro Qanar has been cut.
Vanorden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Qanars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Qanar tries to clinch up.
Qanar takes one to the side of the head.
Qanar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Qanar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dro Qanar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Vanorden throws a hook to the side of Qanar's head but Qanar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Qanar looks to land a left hand but Vanorden moved out of range nicely.
Qanar slips a straight right by Vanorden.
Qanar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vanorden misses with a right hand
and Qanar counters with a straight right hand.
Qanar wants to clinch up but Vanorden keeps it at a distance.
Vanorden keeps the fight on the outside.
Vanorden connects with a nice looking jab.
Vanorden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qanar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden throws out a loose jab but Qanar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vanorden lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Vanorden. Beautiful body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Qanar lands with a hook. Vanorden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vanorden throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Qanar on the side of the head.
Vanorden tries to bum rush Qanar with a series of wild strikes but Qanar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Qanar misses the target.
Qanar looks to land a right hand but Vanorden moved out of range.
Qanar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vanorden moves away.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut
and Qanar counters with a stiff right hand.
Vanorden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Qanar misses the target.
Vanorden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vanorden lands with a straight right. Qanar didn't see that one coming.
Qanar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Qanar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vanorden misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Qanar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Qanar jumps into guard, dragging Vanorden to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanorden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Vanorden 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.

Qanar working for a triangle but Vanorden defends it easily.
Qanar wants to sweep but no luck.
Vanorden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Qanar is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Qanar trying to control the position.
Qanar has control of Vanorden's left arm, preventing Vanorden from doing any damage.
Vanorden's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Qanar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vanorden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Qanar has his foot on Vanorden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vanorden works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qanar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Vanorden preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Qanar is thwarting Vanorden's attempts to control the position.

Qanar is working for a kimura but Vanorden is defending it quite comfortably.
Vanorden is staying active underneath Qanar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Qanar stops Vanorden from getting back to his feet.

Qanar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Qanar is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Qanar wants to work for an arm triangle but Vanorden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Qanar seems to be working for a kimura but Vanorden defends the submission attempt.
Vanorden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vanorden wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vanorden is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Qanar wants to work for an arm triangle but Vanorden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dro Qanar.
I think Qanar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: WPFA XVIII: Hall of Fame
Date: Apr 24, 2020

#R1#
Koskinen scores with a one two! Vanorden had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Koskinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koskinen throws a lazy head kick
enabling Vanorden to counter with a crisp jab.
Vanorden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Koskinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koskinen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've been informed that Vanorden has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vanorden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koskinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Koskinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koskinen digs a good hook to Vanorden's body.
Vanorden misses with a hook. Koskinen ducked under it nicely.
Koskinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Vanorden is just out of range.
Koskinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut there from Koskinen.
Koskinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Koskinen cracks Vanorden with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've been told by Koskinen's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Koskinen with a jab.
Vanorden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Koskinen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vanorden back to the cage. Koskinen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vanorden throws a lazy uppercut
and Koskinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vanorden blocks a head kick by Koskinen.
Vanorden slips a straight right by Koskinen.
Vanorden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vanorden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koskinen lands a leg kick that knocks Vanorden off balance momentarily.
Koskinen tries to land a leg kick but Vanorden saw it coming and moves away.
Vanorden let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Koskinen slips a jab from Vanorden.
Koskinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vanorden under the eye.
Vanorden takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koskinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Koskinen cracks Vanorden with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vanorden lands a really nice looking cross but Koskinen seems unphased.
Vanorden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Koskinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Koskinen.
Crunch! Koskinen slams his shin into Vanorden's torso.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut.
Koskinen thuds a left hand into Vanorden's body.
Koskinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vanorden enables Koskinen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vanorden manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koskinen trying to control but Vanorden is working from the bottom.
Koskinen advances to half guard.
Vanorden tries to get to full guard but Koskinen has control of the leg. #T3#
Koskinen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Koskinen wants to take a breather but Vanorden is having none of it. #SUB#
Koskinen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vanorden wants to improve his position but Koskinen is controlling well.
Vanorden is staying active underneath Koskinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Koskinen is looking for a kimura but Vanorden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Koskinen to get the leverage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vanorden won't allow Koskinen to pass to mount. #SUB#
Koskinen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vanorden sees it coming and defends easily.
Koskinen is keen to just control but Vanorden is a slippery customer.
Koskinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vanorden wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Koskinen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Koskinen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vanorden is trying to control but can't.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jani Koskinen 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#
Vanorden jabs Koskinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koskinen.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut. Koskinen saw that one coming.
Koskinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Vanorden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Koskinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vanorden doesn't seem phased though.
Vanorden slips under a jab.
Vanorden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vanorden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden misses with a right hand
and Koskinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vanorden takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vanorden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koskinen.
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!
Koskinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanorden manages to avoid it.
Koskinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vanorden is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Koskinen stalks Vanorden and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vanorden's face. Vanorden staggers backwards, shaken.
Vanorden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Koskinen dips to his left and cracks Vanorden with an uppercut!
Koskinen throws an overhand right that lands on Vanorden's shoulder, as Vanorden tries to avoid the shot.
Vanorden moves out of range of the leg kick from Koskinen.
Koskinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vanorden.
Vanorden blocks a jab.
Vanorden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vanorden throws a looping overhand right but Koskinen ducks down to avoid it.
Koskinen throws a leg kick but Vanorden sees it coming and moves out of range.
Koskinen works over Vanorden's head and body with a nice combination.
Jani Koskinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koskinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koskinen cracks Vanorden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koskinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Koskinen avoids the body shot from Vanorden.
Koskinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vanorden can do to turn this around?
Koskinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vanorden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Koskinen closes the distance and clinches.
Vanorden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vanorden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vanorden misses with a punch on the inside.
Vanorden swings wildly with an uppercut but Koskinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vanorden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vanorden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koskinen or not.
Vanorden wants to break free but Koskinen has control.
Koskinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vanorden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Koskinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vanorden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vanorden lands a left hand. #T3#
Vanorden misses with some punches.
Koskinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vanorden tries a body shot but Koskinen blocks it.
Vanorden wants to get back to striking at distance but Koskinen won't allow it.
Vanorden lands with a left to the head.
Vanorden lands with a light punch inside.
Vanorden misses with the head strike.
Koskinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vanorden scores with a shoulder strike.
Koskinen pushes Vanorden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vanorden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koskinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vanorden swings wildly with an uppercut but Koskinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vanorden pushes Koskinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koskinen scores with a hook to the body.
Vanorden tries to throw a body punch but Koskinen avoids it by throwing Vanorden back against the cage. #T4#
Koskinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koskinen tries to throw a body punch but Vanorden avoids it by throwing Koskinen back against the cage.
Koskinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vanorden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Koskinen.
Koskinen blocks an uppercut.
Vanorden throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koskinen.
Koskinen scores with a hook to the body.
Vanorden working aggressively here.
Koskinen gets through Vanorden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koskinen.
Vanorden throws a punch but it's blocked by Koskinen.
Koskinen wants to stall.
Koskinen can't find room to land a body shot as Vanorden controls the action.
Koskinen misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jani Koskinen dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Koskinen is looking to slow Vanorden down with leg kicks.
Koskinen is looking to slow Vanorden down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Koskinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vanorden throws an off balance right hand
enabling Koskinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Koskinen throws the left hand but Vanorden avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Vanorden releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Koskinen staying out of range there.
Koskinen is looking to counter punch.
Koskinen lands with a shot to the body.
Koskinen lands with a straight right. Vanorden didn't see that one coming.
Vanorden shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Koskinen eats them both and turns towards Vanorden to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Jani Koskinen has been cut.
Vanorden throws a body shot but no joy.
Koskinen lands a body shot.
Koskinen lands a nice shot that snaps Vanorden's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koskinen throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Vanorden moves out of range as Koskinen throws a body kick.
Koskinen swings for the body but Vanorden moves out of range.
Koskinen misses with a wild combination.
Koskinen swings for the body but Vanorden moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Vanorden misses.
Vanorden slips a jab and a cross from Koskinen.
Despite the aggression on Vanorden's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Koskinen throws a jab when Vanorden was well out of range.
Koskinen lands a leg kick that knocks Vanorden off balance momentarily.
Koskinen is looking to land body kicks.
Koskinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vanorden in his tracks.
Koskinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Vanorden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koskinen.
Vanorden throws a lazy uppercut
and Koskinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Vanorden checks a low kick from Koskinen.
Crunch! Koskinen slams his shin into Vanorden's torso.
Vanorden misses with a hook. Koskinen ducked under it nicely.
Vanorden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koskinen.
Koskinen connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koskinen throws a leg kick but Vanorden sees it coming and moves out of range.
Koskinen jabs Vanorden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Koskinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vanorden! But no joy.
Vanorden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vanorden has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vanorden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vanorden missing with a left hand there. Koskinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koskinen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vanorden counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Koskinen throws out a powerful jab.
Koskinen throws a body punch but Vanorden moves out of range.
Vanorden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koskinen misses with a hook to the body
and Vanorden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koskinen misses with a combination
enabling Vanorden to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koskinen connects with the punch.
Vanorden checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Koskinen cracks Vanorden with a good jab.#CL#
Koskinen instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Vanorden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vanorden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vanorden throws a hook but Koskinen avoids it easily.#T4#
Koskinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Vanorden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koskinen.
Koskinen moves in looking to clinch but Vanorden pushes him off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Koskinen misses.
Koskinen wants to clinch.
Koskinen misses the shot to the body.
Koskinen thumps Vanorden with a low kick.
Koskinen scores with a jab to the head.
Vanorden takes a swing at Koskinen's ribcage but misses.
Koskinen staying out of range there.
Koskinen defending well as Vanorden loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jani Koskinen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jani Koskinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Koskinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vanorden.
Vanorden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koskinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanorden.
Vanorden throws an overhand right that lands on Koskinen's shoulder, as Koskinen tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Koskinen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vanorden.
Koskinen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vanorden's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Koskinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vanorden's hands.
Koskinen connects with a high kick.
Vanorden misses with a looping right.
Koskinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Koskinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vanorden lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koskinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Koskinen lands with a straight right. Vanorden didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Vanorden checks a low kick from Koskinen.
Koskinen lands a slapping body shot.
Koskinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Vanorden misses.
Vanorden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Koskinen throws a combination. Vanorden tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vanorden is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vanorden cracks Koskinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Koskinen dips to his left and cracks Vanorden with an uppercut!
Koskinen cracks a nice hook into Vanorden's ribs.
Koskinen is looking to chop away at Vanorden's legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vanorden! But no joy.
Koskinen throws a push kick but Vanorden slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Vanorden slips a straight right by Koskinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koskinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sloppy strikes from Koskinen. Those never looked like landing.
Vanorden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koskinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jani Koskinen is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Koskinen is predictable there
and Vanorden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Koskinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab lands there for Koskinen.
Koskinen misses with a low kick.
Vanorden takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vanorden misses with a left hand
and Koskinen counters with a straight right hand.
Koskinen misses with a body kick. #T3#
Koskinen misses the body punch
and Vanorden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vanorden throws a body punch but Koskinen moves out of range.
Koskinen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Vanorden to counter with a crisp jab.
Vanorden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koskinen.
Vanorden takes one on the button.
Vanorden swings widly with a right hand
and Koskinen counters with a good low kick that Vanorden was not able to check.
Vanorden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koskinen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vanorden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice combination there by Koskinen.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koskinen 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 Vanorden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vanorden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice side step and Vanorden releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Vanorden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice cross by Koskinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanorden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vanorden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koskinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Koskinen throws a wild body kick that Vanorden sees coming a mile off.
Koskinen moves out of range as Vanorden strikes.
Vanorden slips a jab and a cross from Koskinen.
It seemed like Vanorden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Koskinen.
Koskinen throws a combination. Vanorden tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A low kick from Koskinen misses
letting Vanorden counter with a right hand.
Koskinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jani Koskinen had his way with Bruce Vanorden in that round.
The cut man is working on Jani Koskinen's cut.
That's time! Koskinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Koskinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vanorden throws a series of punches but Koskinen avoids them all with ease.
Koskinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vanorden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Koskinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Vanorden looks to move away, Koskinen throws a big counter combo but Vanorden just gets out of the way.
Koskinen lands a jab.
Koskinen lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koskinen misses with a kick to the body.
Koskinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koskinen lands with a cross. #T1#
Koskinen misses with a body kick.
Koskinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Koskinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vanorden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koskinen throws out the jab.
Koskinen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Koskinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vanorden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vanorden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koskinen takes a swing at Vanorden's ribcage but misses.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut.
Koskinen throws a hook to the side of Vanorden's head but Vanorden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Vanorden checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koskinen. Vanorden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vanorden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koskinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vanorden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vanorden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koskinen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanorden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanorden misses with a looping left.
Koskinen scores with the left hand. Vanorden knows he should have avoided that one.
Vanorden dips to his left and cracks Koskinen with an uppercut!
Koskinen throws a hook to the side of Vanorden's head but Vanorden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vanorden stuffs the takedown.
Koskinen connects with a body shot that sends Vanorden's belly button to the back.#T3#
Koskinen scores with a jab.
Koskinen thows a leg kick but Vanorden checks it
and Vanorden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jani Koskinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vanorden swinging wildly here.
Koskinen throws a series of punches but Vanorden moves out of range.
Vanorden throws out a counter right but Koskinen avoids it with no problem.
Bruce Vanorden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koskinen thuds his right hand into Vanorden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koskinen lands a right hook to the body.
Koskinen misses with a few strikes there.
Vanorden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koskinen 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 Vanorden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vanorden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vanorden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koskinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vanorden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vanorden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koskinen with a hook.
Koskinen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
Vanorden ducks under a wild hook from Koskinen.
Koskinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vanorden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vanorden ducks right into an uppercut from Koskinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koskinen throws a right and a left that Vanorden avoids nicely.
Vanorden has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Koskinen.
Koskinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vanorden momentarily.
Vanorden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Koskinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koskinen shoots in and drives through. Vanorden sprawls well.
A slow jab from Vanorden misses its intended target.
Koskinen is looking to counter punch.
Vanorden avoids the head kick by Koskinen.
A head kick misses from Koskinen.
Vanorden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jani Koskinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koskinen, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jani Koskinen!
Jani Koskinen retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Jani Koskinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 7 - Wolf vs Vandoren
Date: Mar 06, 2020

#R1#
Wolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanorden misses with a wild body shot.
Wolf seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wolf doesn't manage to clinch there - Vanorden circles away.
Vanorden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vanorden connects with a right hand. Wolf shakes it off.#CUT2#
It looks like Aaron Wolf has been cut.
Wolf tries to clinch but Vanorden moves out of range.
Vanorden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wolf doesn't manage to clinch there - Vanorden circles away. #CL#
Wolf gets a clinch.
Wolf is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vanorden to keep the fight standing.
Vanorden tries to work over Wolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vanorden.
Wolf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf fails to pull guard.
Wolf blocks a body shot from Vanorden. #TD#
Wolf jumps into guard, dragging Vanorden to the mat. #SUB#
Wolf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vanorden defends it easily.
Vanorden tries to stand but Wolf is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Vanorden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolf is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Wolf working for a triangle but Vanorden defends it easily. #SUB#
Wolf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vanorden defends it easily.#SUB#
Wolf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vanorden is aware though and is defending well.
Vanorden controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Wolf looking for a guillotine here but Vanorden defends easily. #SUB#
Wolf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Vanorden wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Vanorden is looking to stand up but Wolf won't let him. #SUB#
Wolf is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Vanorden frees his head nicely. Oh but Wolf has switched to an armbar! Vanorden is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Aaron Wolf!
Aaron Wolf is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Aaron Wolf thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Tragedy vs Tanner
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Vanorden.
Kordell Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris with a hook.
Harris displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vanorden is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #KD2#
Harris drops Vanorden with a beautiful combination! Vanorden stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Harris is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Vanorden is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#KD2#
Harris cracks Vanorden with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vanorden looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Harris finish him?
Oh Vanorden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harris throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Vanorden counters by clinching up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vanorden.
Vanorden seems to have got his legs back now.
Vanorden working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Vanorden fails to land.
Vanorden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harris's efforts to push away.
Vanorden working aggressively here.
Vanorden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Harris blocking some punches.
Vanorden misses with the head strike.
Vanorden can't find room to land a body shot as Harris controls the action.
Vanorden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Vanorden.
Vanorden digs a right hand into Harris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Harris's gas tank.
A short right from Vanorden.
Vanorden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vanorden struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Vanorden fails to land.
Vanorden keeps control of Harris as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Vanorden.
I was talking to Vanorden's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vanorden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Vanorden.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harris has had enough of the clinch but Vanorden keeps him there for the moment.
Vanorden works on Harris's body with a couple of short punches.
Vanorden swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vanorden lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harris looks winded!
A right handed body shot lands from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vanorden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harris wants to get back to striking at distance but Vanorden won't allow it. #T3#
Vanorden scores with a hook to the body.
Vanorden lands with a left to the head.
Vanorden lands a shoulder strike.
Vanorden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Vanorden.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vanorden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harris's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Harris's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vanorden lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanorden presses Harris against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vanorden lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
Vanorden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Vanorden.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanorden lands a right hand. #T4#
Vanorden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Vanorden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harris.
Vanorden pushes Harris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanorden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vanorden digs a right hand underneath Harris's ribcage. Harris let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Vanorden.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a nice shot to the body.
Vanorden lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vanorden is working Harris over against the cage.
Vanorden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Vanorden.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kordell Harris's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Vanorden misses with a looping right.
Harris is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kordell Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanorden.
Harris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vanorden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
Harris throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vanorden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Vanorden sends Harris crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Vanorden is motioning to the referee to let Harris up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Harris is rocked!
Harris missing with a left hand there. Vanorden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Vanorden finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanorden throws the left hand but Harris avoids the punch easily.
And Harris tries to counter it with a takedown but Vanorden pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Harris falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Vanorden counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vanorden.
Harris seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch on the inside from Vanorden fails to land.
Harris blocking some punches.
Vanorden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vanorden. #T1#
Vanorden scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Kordell Harris's cut even more.
A shot in the inside from Vanorden.
Harris is trying to break the clinch but Vanorden has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Harris wants to break free but Vanorden has control.
Vanorden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vanorden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harriss head.
A head punch on the inside from Vanorden fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Vanorden fails to land.
Nice body punch from Vanorden.
A body shot lands from Vanorden.
Harris is breathing heavily.
A short right from Vanorden on the inside.
Vanorden lands with a light punch inside.
Vanorden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vanorden has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T2#
A short left from Vanorden.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a left hand.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
Harris looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vanorden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harris wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vanorden working aggressively here.
Vanorden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vanorden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vanorden tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Vanorden back against the cage.
Vanorden has Harris pressed against the cage, preventing Harris from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Vanorden pushes Harris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harris has had enough of the clinch but Vanorden keeps him there for the moment.
Good body shot from Vanorden.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Vanorden has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Harris is trying to break the clinch but Vanorden is controlling him.
Vanorden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Vanorden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vanorden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vanorden misses with some punches.
Harris blocks a body shot from Vanorden. #T4#
Harris working hard to break the clinch.
Vanorden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vanorden lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#
The cut above Kordell Harris's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Vanorden - that landed with a thud.
Vanorden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from Vanorden.
Harris working hard to break the clinch.
Vanorden scores with a shot to the side of Harris's head.
Vanorden gets through Harris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vanorden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vanorden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vanorden - that landed with a thud.
Vanorden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kordell Harris's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Harris.
Harris misses with a body punch #KD#
and Vanorden counters with a crisp right hand that drops Harris! Vanorden lets Harris back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Harris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harris misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vanorden counters with a big left hand that crumples Harris! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Vanorden!
Bruce Vanorden retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Bruce Vanorden thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Kordell Harris spoke after the fight, saying 'I came in here still healing from my fight seven days ago. When you get offered a title bout you take it. No training, cuts not healed. I knew I was going to bleed but I couldn't turn down this fight. I'll take some time to heal and make my way back. '.

Event: SMASH: Barbosa vs McFee
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Blaze blocks a jab.
Blaze moves away from the strike by Vanorden.
Vanorden walks into a stiff left hand from Blaze.#CL#
Blaze pushes Vanorden up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Blaze's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vanorden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blazes head.
Vanorden tries to work over Blaze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blaze misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Vanorden breaks from the clinch.
Vanorden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blaze takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blaze throws a sloppy head kick and Vanorden moves out of range easily.
Vanorden connects with a single shot there.
Vanorden misses the jab.
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!
Blaze closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vanorden counters with a right hand to the body.
Vanorden cracks Blaze with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Vanorden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice straight punches there by Blaze. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blaze.
Blaze misses with a double jab.
Blaze throws a right hand that Vanorden ducks under and follows up with a left that Vanorden also avoids with ease.
Vanorden jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Blaze has managed to clinch.
Blaze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vanorden lands a left hand.
Blaze pushes Vanorden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanorden lands with a short shot to the head.
Vanorden blocking some punches.
Blaze misses with the head strike.
Blaze lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanorden lands with a right to the head.
Blaze throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanorden. #BC#
Blaze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blaze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vanorden.
Blaze tries to clinch there but Vanorden circles away. #T2#
Vanorden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some wild striking there from Blaze.
Blaze throws a body punch but Vanorden moves out of range.
Vanorden connects with the punch.
Blaze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vanorden throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Blaze.
A slow jab from Vanorden misses its intended target.
Vanorden throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Blaze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vanorden.
Vanorden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vanorden avoids a kick to the body.
Blaze darts in trying to clinch
and Vanorden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Blaze clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Vanorden swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaze misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Vanorden manages to break the clinch.
Donk. Vanorden catches Blaze right on the button with a cross.
Vanorden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blaze misses with a double jab.
Vanorden throws out a counter right but Blaze avoids it with no problem.
Blaze tries to land a front kick but Vanorden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Vanorden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vanorden swats away the attempt to clinch by Blaze.
Blaze doesn't manage to clinch there - Vanorden circles away.
Vanorden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vanorden misses with a looping right.
Vanorden misses with a looping right.
Vanorden looks to land a right hand but Blaze moved out of range.
Jab from Vanorden.#CL#
Blaze moves into the clinch successfully.
Blaze tries to throw a body punch but Vanorden avoids it by throwing Blaze back against the cage. #T4#
Vanorden working aggressively here.
Vanorden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blaze backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanorden misses with a punch on the inside.
Blaze blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Vanorden breaks the clinch.
Vanorden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vanorden connects with a right hand. Blaze shakes it off.
Ragnar Blaze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanorden thuds a left hand into Blaze's body.
Vanorden scores with a nice right hand.
Blaze tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vanorden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blaze looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vanorden might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vanorden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaze is looking to score with low kicks.
Blaze shoots in but Vanorden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vanorden lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Blaze closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Vanorden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a jab to the nose.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vanorden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaze.
Blaze takes one on the button.#ROC2#
Blaze is rocked!
Blaze misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Vanorden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oh Blaze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blaze tries to clinch up but Vanorden circles away and keeps his distance.
Blaze seems to have got his legs back now.
Vanorden misses with a looping left.
Blaze looks to land a left hand but Vanorden moved out of range nicely.#KD2#
Vanorden drops Blaze with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Blaze looks back up at him and smiles so Vanorden waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaze throws a shot from downtown. Vanorden moves away and avoids it.
Ragnar Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut.
Blaze throws a series of punches but Vanorden avoids them all with ease.
Blaze tries to close the distance and clinch but Vanorden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blaze fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vanorden throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blaze on the side of the head. #T1#
BOOM! Vanorden lands a beautiful left hook that drops Blaze. Blaze tries to recover but Vanorden is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Blaze lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Vanorden!
Bruce Vanorden is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Bruce Vanorden thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Ragnar Blaze was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks for coming '.

Event: SMASH: Donnelly vs Hedger
Date: Jan 04, 2020

#R1#
Vanorden looks to throw the jab but Kim Jong Un is out of range.
Kim Jong Un tries for a takedown but Vanorden circles away easily
letting Vanorden counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Dong Hyun Kim Jong Un has been cut.
Vanorden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dong Hyun Kim Jong Un seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanorden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kim Jong Un .
Kim Jong Un wants to counter the offense by Vanorden and move into the clinch position.
Kim Jong Un shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vanorden as he avoids it easily.
Vanorden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vanorden digs a good body shot into Kim Jong Un 's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Vanorden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim Jong Un shoots and misses
and Vanorden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bruce Vanorden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dong Hyun Kim Jong Un .#TD2#
Vanorden gets caught flat footed, as Kim Jong Un shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vanorden wants to stand up but Kim Jong Un is controlling him.
Kim Jong Un lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Kim Jong Un throws an elbow that misses. Vanorden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kim Jong Un 's guard. Nice move by Vanorden!#REVR#
Vanorden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kim Jong Un working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vanorden.
Kim Jong Un has a closed guard, preventing Vanorden from standing up.
Vanorden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanorden is stalling in the full guard.
Vanorden throwing strikes but missing.
Kim Jong Un wants to sweep here but Vanorden controlling him for the moment. #T2##SUB2#
Kim Jong Un looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kim Jong Un wants to sweep but no luck.
Vanorden is looking to work some ground and pound but Kim Jong Un has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanorden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kim Jong Un not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vanorden postures up in Kim Jong Un 's guard and throws a big left but Kim Jong Un blocks it.
Vanorden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kim Jong Un utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vanorden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kim Jong Un preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vanorden throwing strikes from guard but Kim Jong Un blocks nicely. #T3#
Vanorden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Kim Jong Un is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vanorden defends well.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vanorden throws a big shot that misses.
Kim Jong Un misses with a shot to the body
and Vanorden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kim Jong Un throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vanorden throws a hook to the side of Kim Jong Un 's head but Kim Jong Un sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kim Jong Un looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vanorden is fending him off so far but Kim Jong Un persists. Nope, Vanorden circles away and we're back to standing.
Vanorden circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vanorden counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Kim Jong Un misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Vanorden counters with a crisp one two that drops Kim Jong Un ! Vanorden thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kim Jong Un to his feet! Kim Jong Un is in big trouble!#ROC#
Kim Jong Un is rocked!
Vanorden is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Kim Jong Un hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bruce Vanorden!
A very excited looking Bruce Vanorden made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Striking Masters 5
Date: Dec 28, 2019

#R1#
Vanorden lands a head shot.
Vanorden swings for the body but Kenny moves out of range.
Denzil J Kenny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanorden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kenny slips a jab from Vanorden.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kenny! But no joy.
Kenny misses with a right hand
and Kenny takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Denzil J Kenny has been cut.
Kenny thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kenny lands with a good body shot.
Vanorden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenny was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanorden.#CL#
Vanorden has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kenny lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Vanorden breaks from the clinch.
Kenny connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenny pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kenny misses with a looping right.#CL#
Vanorden moves into range and clinches up with Kenny.
Kenny wants to break free but Vanorden has control.
Vanorden pushes Kenny back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanorden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Vanorden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #KD2#
Vanorden ducks into a a hook from Kenny and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#T1##KD2#
Kenny connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Vanorden onto his butt! Vanorden bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#ROC2#
Vanorden is rocked!
Kenny has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vanorden is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Kenny doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Vanorden crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Vanorden's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Denzil J Kenny!
After winning the bout, Denzil J Kenny thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Madness 19 Ribbitt vs McKenna
Date: Oct 27, 2019

#R1#
Vanorden scores with a nice strike.
Vanorden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Robert Robertsson has been cut.
Vanorden scores with the left hand. Robertsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Robertsson walks into a jab.
Vanorden lands a jab to Robertsson's midsection.
Robertsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Robertsson clinches up with Vanorden and pushes him back against the cage.
Robertsson blocking some punches.
Vanorden swings wildly with an uppercut but Robertsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vanorden throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A hook to the body from Vanorden.
Vanorden wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vanorden slows down the pace here.
Vanorden can't find room to land a body shot as Robertsson controls the action. #BC2#
Vanorden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vanorden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vanorden is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Robertsson shoots in for a takedown but Vanorden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vanorden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Vanorden does it's job there.#T2#
Vanorden is pawing at Robertsson, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Robertsson's nose. Robertsson is badly hurt! Vanorden pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Robertsson tries desperately to hold on but Vanorden is relentless in his assault! As Robertsson receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Vanorden away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Vanorden!
A relieved looking Bruce Vanorden thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2019

#R1#
Grimace shoots for a takedown but Vanorden saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vanorden seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vanorden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Vanorden rushes Grimace and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vanorden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vanorden tries to work over Grimace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vanorden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vanorden misses with a body punch.
Vanorden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grimace.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vanorden.
A short uppercut from Vanorden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimace blocks a body shot from Vanorden.
Grimace wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vanorden has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Vanorden.
Vanorden scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Vanorden.
Vanorden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vanorden works on Grimace's body with a couple of short punches.
Vanorden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
Grimace looks winded!
Vanorden is working Grimace over against the cage.
Vanorden presses Grimace against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vanorden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vanorden. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanorden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vanorden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vanorden lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanorden lands a nice uppercut.
Vanorden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grimace takes a shot to the head.
Vanorden lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands an uppercut.
Vanorden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grimace backwards.
A shot in the inside from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands with a right to the head.
Vanorden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Nice body punch from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a nice uppercut.
Vanorden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grimace takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Vanorden.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vanorden.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
Vanorden lands with a short shot to the head.
Vanorden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vanorden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vanorden lands a nice shot to the body.
Vanorden pushes Grimace back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Vanorden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanorden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vanorden works on Grimace's body with a couple of short punches.
Vanorden lands a body punch.
Vanorden lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Vanorden on the inside.
A short uppercut from Vanorden.
Still in the clinch, Vanorden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vanorden lands an uppercut.
Vanorden lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vanorden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Vanorden.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vanorden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden 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##CL#
Grimace gets tackled into the cage by Vanorden. Vanorden maintains the clinch.
Vanorden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grimace backwards.
Still in the clinch, Vanorden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vanorden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vanorden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vanorden pushes Grimace back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vanorden tries a body shot but Grimace blocks it.
A short right from Vanorden on the inside.
Vanorden lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Grimace is rocked!
Vanorden creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Grimace's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Grimace drops to his knees and Vanorden pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Vanorden!
Bruce Vanorden decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Isaacs takes a swing at Vanorden's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Vanorden rushes Isaacs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Isaacs is trying to break the clinch but Vanorden has him pressed against the cage.
Isaacs working hard to break the clinch.
Vanorden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vanorden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Isaacs looks winded!
Vanorden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Isaacs is trying to break free.
Vanorden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vanorden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vanorden lands a shoulder strike.
Vanorden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Isaacs or not.
Vanorden lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vanorden lands a body shot.
Vanorden lands a body punch.
Vanorden lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Vanorden as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Vanorden lands with a right to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Derrick Isaacs's cut even more.
Vanorden lands with a light punch inside.
Vanorden lands a right hand.
Vanorden lands with a left to the head.
Vanorden lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Vanorden.
Vanorden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a body shot.
Vanorden scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#
The cut above Derrick Isaacs's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanorden lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Vanorden.
Nice body punch from Vanorden.
Nice body punch from Vanorden.
Vanorden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vanorden lands with a short shot to the head.
Vanorden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Isaacs.#T2#
A hook to the body from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a shot to the body.
Vanorden lands an uppercut.#CUT#
Derrick Isaacs's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Vanorden lands a body punch. #KD#
Vanorden drops Isaacs onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Isaacs is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Derrick Isaacs's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bruce Vanorden!
Bruce Vanorden decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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