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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Murderball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Van Vactor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ethan Van Vactor is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manuel Murderball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ethan Van Vactor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murderball takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Manuel Murderball has been cut.
Murderball drives through and clinches with Van Vactor against the cage.
Van Vactor is stalling here.
Murderball drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Van Vactor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Van Vactor scores a nice knee to the body.
Van Vactor tries to land a knee to the head but Murderball blocks with his arms.
Van Vactor connects with a knee to the head.
Van Vactor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Van Vactor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Vactor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Murderball up against the cage.
Van Vactor looking to throw knees to the head but Murderball is blocking nicely.
Murderball takes a knee right on the jaw!
Murderball fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Van Vactor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Vactor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murderball blocks it with crossed arms.
Murderball trying to stall but Van Vactor improves his position.
Murderball changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Vactor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Murderball. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murderball is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murderball tries to clinch up but Van Vactor circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Vactor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ethan Van Vactor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murderball is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Vactor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Vactor tries to clinch up but Murderball circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown by Murderball or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Vactor which made him look bad.
Murderball misses with a double jab.
Murderball shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Vactor sprawls well. He's pushed Murderball's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Van Vactor has Murderball up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Vactor crunches a lovely knee into Murderball's ribcage.
Murderball is breathing heavily.
Van Vactor misses with a knee strike.
Van Vactor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Vactor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Vactor unloads a knee to the mid-section. Murderball lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Vactor prevents a body shot from Murderball.
Van Vactor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Vactor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murderball blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Vactor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Van Vactor effectively controlling the action here.
Murderball tries for a takedown. No joy.
Van Vactor unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Van Vactor working Murderball over with knees to the body.
Come on Van Vactor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Van Vactor misses with a knee to the head.
Murderball tries to pull guard but Van Vactor won't allow it.
Murderball fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Vactor lands a good knee to the midsection. Murderball won't want to take too many of those.
The referee is keeping an eye on Van Vactor - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Van Vactor looking to throw knees to the head but Murderball is blocking nicely.
Van Vactor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Van Vactor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manuel Murderball's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Van Vactor tries to close the distance and clinch but Murderball swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Vactor throws a head kick but Murderball moves out of range.
Murderball blocks a head kick by Van Vactor.
Van Vactor tries to clinch but Murderball is having none of it.
Van Vactor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Murderball's head.
Murderball tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Van Vactor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Van Vactor.
Van Vactor tries to close the distance and clinch but Murderball swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Vactor tries to keep at a distance but Murderball has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murderball is looking to control Van Vactor's arms but Van Vactor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murderball has his back to the cage.
Murderball tries to pull guard but Van Vactor holds him up against the cage and eventually Murderball drops back down to his feet.
Murderball tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Vactor just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Vactor managing to block the knees to the body from Murderball.
Van Vactor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Vactor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Murderball is working for takedown but Van Vactor is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Murderball. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Vactor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murderball avoids it.
Van Vactor tries to land a knee to the head but Murderball blocks with his arms.
Murderball drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Van Vactor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Van Vactor tries to land a knee to the head but Murderball blocks with his arms.
Van Vactor connects with a knee to the head.
Van Vactor'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.
Murderball drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Vactor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Van Vactor stalling against the cage.
Van Vactor tries a knee to the head but Murderball blocks it.
Van Vactor connects with a nasty looking knee right to Murderball's face.
Van Vactor trying to land knees to the body.
Murderball has clasped his hands together around Van Vactor's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Van Vactor wants to control but Murderball postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Vactor takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Murderball tries to advance position but instead Van Vactor slips a leg back in to half guard.
Murderball is looking to pass Van Vactor's guard but actually Van Vactor recovers to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ethan Van Vactor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Manuel Murderball's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head kick misses from Van Vactor.
Van Vactor lands a leg kick that knocks Murderball off balance momentarily.
Murderball keeps the fight on the outside.
Murderball darts in trying to clinch
and Van Vactor counters with a head kick.
Van Vactor lands with a kick to the temple. Murderball shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Van Vactor.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Vactor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murderball.
Van Vactor loads up on a big right hand but Murderball slips the punch.
Murderball throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Vactor's waist but Van Vactor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murderball off to one side.
Van Vactor moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Vactor managing to block the knees to the body from Murderball.
A knee to the head by Van Vactor.
Murderball is trying to maintain a safe position but Van Vactor gets an underhook and turns Murderball into the cage.
Van Vactor scores with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Van Vactor.
Van Vactor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Manuel Murderball's cut is getting worse.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Van Vactor lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Van Vactor obliges.
Van Vactor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murderball tries to throw a body punch but Van Vactor avoids it by throwing Murderball back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Van Vactor.
Van Vactor scores a nice knee to the body.
Van Vactor looking to throw knees to the head but Murderball is blocking nicely.
Van Vactor will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Murderball up against the cage.
Murderball goes for a takedown attempt but Van Vactor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Murderball. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Vactor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Vactor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Vactor misses with a head kick.
Murderball shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Murderball wants to free his trapped foot but Van Vactor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Vactor is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Van Vactor really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manuel Murderball's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Van Vactor enables Murderball to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Van Vactor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Murderball would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Van Vactor has his feet on Murderball's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Van Vactor misses with the combination.
Van Vactor ducks under a wild hook from Murderball.
Van Vactor throws a head kick but Murderball moves out of range.
Murderball misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Vactor tries a head kick but it misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Van Vactor throws a series of punches but Murderball avoids them all with ease.
Ethan Van Vactor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murderball fails to land the takedown.
Van Vactor throws a head kick but Murderball moves out of range.
Van Vactor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Vactor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murderball with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Vactor counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Van Vactor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Vactor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Vactor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Murderball manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murderball tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Vactor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Vactor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A head kick misses from Van Vactor.
Murderball shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Van Vactor is trying to defend but Murderball finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murderball lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Murderball working Van Vactor over with strikes.
Van Vactor pushes Murderball off and gets back to his feet.
Manuel Murderball is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Vactor. Murderball shrugs it off though.
Van Vactor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Vactor misses with a head kick.
Van Vactor rushes Murderball and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Vactor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murderball jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van Vactor walks away with a smile on his face. Murderball gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Manuel Murderball will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manuel Murderball's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Van Vactor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Vactor has closed the distance and engaged Murderball in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Van Vactor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Murderball up against the cage.
Van Vactor connects with a nasty looking knee right to Murderball's face.
Knees to the body from Van Vactor.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Murderball fails to pull guard.
Van Vactor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murderball has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murderball is struggling to control the position.
Van Vactor missing with knees to the body.
Murderball is trying to push Van Vactor away but Van Vactor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Murderball jumps guard but Van Vactor stands there with Murderball around his waist. Murderball gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Van Vactor looking to throw knees to the head but Murderball is blocking nicely.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murderball jumps guard but Van Vactor stands there with Murderball around his waist. Murderball gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Murderball. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Vactor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murderball is keeping busy.
Van Vactor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murderball tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Van Vactor is pressed up against the cage. Murderball has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Van Vactor down to the mat. Van Vactor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Van Vactor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Murderball moves into the clinch.
Murderball jumps guard but Van Vactor stands there with Murderball around his waist. Murderball gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Van Vactor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Vactor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Murderball.
Ethan Van Vactor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Vactor crunches a lovely knee into Murderball's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murderball tries to pull guard but Van Vactor won't allow it.
Murderball misses with some punches.
Ethan Van Vactor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Van Vactor lands a knee to the body.
Murderball tries for a takedown. No joy.
Van Vactor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Van Vactor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murderball blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Vactor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murderball is defending well for now.
Van Vactor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Vactor looking to throw knees to the head but Murderball is blocking nicely.
Murderball has Van Vactor pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Vactor crunches a lovely knee into Murderball's ribcage.
Manuel Murderball has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murderball takes a knee right on the jaw!
Van Vactor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murderball has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Van Vactor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Vactor 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 46:49
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Van Vactor!
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RATING
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