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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Vendarra (ranked 2848 p4p, 2050 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 381 p4p, 270 weight class). Vendarra comes into the arena with Metallica - Of Wolf And Man blaring out of the sound system. Germano comes into a darkened arena with his song building. HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bob Vendarra has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Vendarra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Germano looks to land a combination but Vendarra avoids it well.
Vendarra is looking to counter punch.
Germano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Vendarra. Those never looked like landing.
Germano with the counter takedown but Vendarra avoids it easily.
Vendarra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Germano.
Germano throws a right and a left that Vendarra avoids nicely.
Germano shoots in for a double leg but Vendarra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Vendarra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Germano just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vendarra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Vendarra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Germano ducks under a wild hook from Vendarra.
Germano moves out of range as Vendarra strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vendarra throws a low kick but it's checked well by Germano.
Germano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Germano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vendarra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
Bob Vendarra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rui Rodrigo Germano.
Vendarra throws a body punch but Germano moves out of range.
Germano feints the counter takedown.
Germano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vendarra moves away from the strike by Germano.
An attempted straight right counter from Vendarra misses the target.
Germano stuns Vendarra with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Germano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vendarra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rui Rodrigo Germano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Germano goes for a double leg but Vendarra avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vendarra continues to drive forward.
Germano throws out a loose jab but Vendarra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vendarra misses with a hook.
Germano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vendarra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vendarra throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Germano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vendarra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Germano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Germano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Germano. Vendarra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bob Vendarra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Germano connects with a body shot that sends Vendarra's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vendarra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Germano scores with a nice right hand.
Germano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vendarra.
Vendarra misses with a double jab.
Germano slips a jab from Vendarra.
Germano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Germano throws an overhand right that lands on Vendarra's shoulder, as Vendarra tries to avoid the shot.
Vendarra misses with a wild body shot.
Germano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germano lands a right hook to the body.
Germano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vendarra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Germano does no damage.
Vendarra is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Vendarra is predictable there
and Germano counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vendarra!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vendarra is not content to let Germano control the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Germano controlling the position.
Vendarra is trying to control Germano's posture but Germano avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rui Rodrigo Germano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Germano misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Germano misses with an uppercut.
Germano misses with a body shot.
Germano lands with a cross.
Vendarra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Vendarra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vendarra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Germano.
Vendarra throws a quick counter head kick but Germano was just out of range.
Vendarra lands a nice looking kick to the body. Germano takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vendarra tests Germano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vendarra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Germano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vendarra ducks right into an uppercut from Germano.
Germano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Germano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Germano takes a swing at Vendarra's ribcage but misses.
Germano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vendarra is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vendarra finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Germano throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vendarra counters with a straight right hand.
Germano lands a nice shot to the body.
Vendarra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Germano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germano misses with an uppercut.
Germano swings for the body but Vendarra moves out of range.
Vendarra tried to counter with a leg kick but Germano avoided it.
Germano fails with a takedown attempt.
Germano scores with a jab. Vendarra acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vendarra throws a leg kick but Germano moved away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Germano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Vendarra counter with a right hand.
That has opened up Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut even more.
Germano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germano moves forwards but Vendarra connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Germano is rocked!
Germano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Germano. Vendarra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vendarra is looking to counter punch.
Germano slips a jab from Vendarra.
Germano tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Germano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vendarra works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from Vendarra.
Germano feints the counter takedown.
Germano slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Vendarra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Germano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Vendarra.
Sloppy strikes from Germano. Those never looked like landing.
Vendarra appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Germano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vendarra's waist but Vendarra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Germano off to one side.
A quick step to the side and Vendarra tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Germano shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vendarra napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vendarra wants to get back to his feet.
Germano throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Vendarra works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bob Vendarra will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Germano throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Vendarra to counter with a crisp jab.
Germano misses with a hook.
Vendarra moves out of range as Germano strikes.
Vendarra moves away from the strike by Germano.
Germano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vendarra swivels and escapes.
Germano tries to bum rush Vendarra with a series of wild strikes but Vendarra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano throws a hook to the side of Vendarra's head but Vendarra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vendarra appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vendarra slips under a jab from Germano.
Vendarra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Germano manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vendarra.
Rui Rodrigo Germano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Germano misses with a body shot.
Donk. Vendarra catches Germano right on the button with a cross.
The cut above Rui Rodrigo Germano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Germano throws a series of punches but Vendarra avoids them all with ease.
Germano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Germano avoids the head kick by Vendarra.
Vendarra takes one on the button.
Germano misses with a right hand
and Vendarra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vendarra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Germano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Germano. Vendarra does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Vendarra misses its target.
Vendarra looks to throw the jab but Germano is out of range.
Vendarra looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vendarra looks to land a left hand but Germano moved out of range nicely.
Vendarra is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Germano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Germano throws a body punch but Vendarra moves out of range.
Vendarra chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vendarra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germano misses with a hook
and Vendarra counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vendarra is looking to land body kicks.
Germano throws out a loose jab but Vendarra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Germano misses with a right hand
and Vendarra counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Germano throws a body punch but Vendarra moves out of range.
Vendarra slips under a jab.
Vendarra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vendarra. That's going to slow Germano down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vendarra swings for the body but Germano moves out of range.
Germano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vendarra moves out of range as Germano strikes.
Germano throws a nice looking combination but Vendarra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Germano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Germano shoots in but no luck this time.
Germano looks to land a left hand but Vendarra moved out of range nicely.
Vendarra swings for the body but Germano moves out of range.
Germano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vendarra misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Vendarra showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vendarra has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Vendarra!
Our winner, Bob Vendarra, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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