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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Vanorden (ranked 518 p4p, 2032 weight class) and Jonathan Boaler (ranked 82 p4p, 287 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vanorden might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Unstoppable . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Vanorden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonathan Boaler!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden is trying is best to control the position here.
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.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Vanorden moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Boaler goes down! Can Vanorden finish him!?
Boaler is rocked!
Boaler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Boaler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boaler is looking for a triangle but Vanorden pushes his legs off easily.
Boaler being controlled here, momentarily.
Boaler is looking for a triangle but Vanorden pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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!
Boaler tries for a kimura but Vanorden is defending well.
Vanorden struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
Vanorden moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Boaler goes down! Can Vanorden finish him!?
Boaler wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Boaler looking for a guillotine here but Vanorden defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
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