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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Paris (ranked 557 p4p, 554 weight class) and Bruce Vanorden (ranked 98 p4p, 97 weight class). Vanorden has chosen Unstoppable as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24 - 7 - 0 |
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24 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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 24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Paris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruce Vanorden!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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 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!
Vanorden throws a body punch but Paris moves out of range.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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