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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pena Vanilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanders comes to the cage accompanied by Turbonegro - Prince Of The Rodeo. Vanilla is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rainbow - Stargazer. Pena Vanilla has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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240 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pena Vanilla!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanilla throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Vanilla. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vanilla.
It looks like Bruce Sanders has been cut.
Vanilla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanders but Sanders pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vanilla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vanilla fails with the takedown.
Sanders cracks Vanilla with an open hand slap.
Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vanilla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanders blocks a head kick by Vanilla.
Vanilla has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vanilla there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Pena Vanilla has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanders avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck for Vanilla with that takedown attempt.
Bruce Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pena Vanilla.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vanilla swivels and escapes.
Sanders moves into range and clinches up with Vanilla.
Vanilla is trying to force a seperation but Sanders has the dominant position.
Vanilla wants to break free but Sanders has control.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sanders.
Sanders lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vanilla looks gassed!
Vanilla tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vanilla working hard to break the clinch.
Sanders changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vanilla fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sanders misses the jab.
Vanilla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanders was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanilla.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vanilla counters with a nice body shot.
Vanilla swinging wildly here.
Vanilla throws a body punch but Sanders moves out of range.
Vanilla falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanders throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vanilla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vanilla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vanilla shoots in for a takedown but Sanders shows good takedown defense.
Sanders connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanilla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Sanders throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vanilla throws an overhand right that lands on Sanders's shoulder, as Sanders tries to avoid the shot.
Vanilla moves out of range as Sanders strikes.
Vanilla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanders wants to clinch up but Vanilla keeps it at a distance.
Sanders is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanders throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanders misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanders catches Vanilla with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sanders circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sanders counters with a left to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanders misses the target.
Sanders circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vanilla slips under a jab from Sanders.
Sanders is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A shot to the body from Vanilla misses
and Sanders counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanilla walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanders swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Vanilla counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Sanders dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sanders lands a jab.
Jab by Sanders.
Sanders misses with a body shot
and Vanilla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bruce Sanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanders looks to land a right hand but Vanilla moved out of range.
Vanilla defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanders.
Sanders blocks a head kick by Vanilla.
Vanilla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vanilla just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Sanders throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanders bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders dives in and grabs Vanilla's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vanilla pushes down on Sanders's head and hops out.
Sanders dodges the punch combination from Vanilla.
Bruce Sanders is winning the standup battle so far.
Vanilla throws a sloppy head kick and Sanders moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Sanders.
Sanders lands with a right hand.
Vanilla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanders manages to avoid it.
Pena Vanilla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanders throws a big shot that misses.
Vanilla fails to land with a series of punches.
Vanilla has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vanilla there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vanilla but Vanilla pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders misses with a straight right.
Sanders scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vanilla in his tracks.
Vanilla has his takedown stuffed
and Vanilla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanders on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanilla scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vanilla fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders tries for a takedown but Vanilla sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanders bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Vanilla. That snapped Sanders's head back.
Vanilla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanders rushes Vanilla and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sanders cracks Vanilla with a nice body shot.
Vanilla is breathing heavily.
Sanders throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vanillas head.
Sanders gets through Vanilla's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vanilla takes a shot to the head.
Sanders has Vanilla pressed against the cage.
Sanders lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanders lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders stalling the fight.
Sanders is trying to trip Vanilla. He has hold of a leg but Vanilla is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sanders persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sanders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vanilla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vanilla preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanders tries to free his leg and advance position but Vanilla is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanilla is looking for a triangle here but Sanders uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sanders wants to control but Vanilla is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Sanders dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Vanilla looks to throw the jab but Sanders is out of range.
Vanilla has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vanilla tries to keep at a distance but Sanders has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vanilla wants to break free but Sanders has control.
Vanilla tries to break the clinch but Sanders is controlling the position.
Sanders lands a hook that snaps the head of Vanilla backwards.
Sanders lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sanders keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vanilla's efforts to push away.
Sanders scores with a hook to the body.
Sanders slowing the pace effectively.
Sanders lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vanilla's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Sanders.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanders.
Vanilla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good body shot from Sanders.
Vanilla is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanders has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanders.
Sanders is leaning against Vanilla and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanders lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vanilla backwards.
Sanders lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanders lands an uppercut.
Sanders tries for a takedown but Vanilla manages to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanders creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Sanders on the inside.
That has opened up Pena Vanilla's cut even more.
Sanders lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Sanders.
Sanders gets through Vanilla's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanders is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A frustrated look appears on Vanilla's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sanders lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vanilla.
Sanders stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sanders lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanders lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Sanders.
Sanders just leaning against Vanilla, taking a breather.
Sanders turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sanders manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sanders trying to control the position but Vanilla is working away.
Vanilla is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sanders misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Vanilla is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Vanilla's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sanders in side control, throwing shots but Vanilla defends.
Sanders is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vanilla can do to turn this around?
Sanders working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sanders throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sanders has knee on belly momentarily but Vanilla bucks him off and regains half guard.
Sanders working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Vanilla's thigh. Vanilla counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanilla looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sanders trying to control but Vanilla is working from the bottom.
Pena Vanilla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruce Sanders is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanilla preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Sanders showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanders 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Sanders!
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energy
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hype
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