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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Horacio Vanderbeet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stardust Corpsegrinder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Horacio Vanderbeet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stardust Corpsegrinder!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanderbeet closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Corpsegrinder's guard.
Vanderbeet might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vanderbeet drops back looking for a leg! Corpsegrinder is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Corpsegrinder manages to kick Vanderbeet off! Vanderbeet jumps back into Corpsegrinder's guard.
Corpsegrinder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Corpsegrinder 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.
Corpsegrinder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Corpsegrinder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vanderbeet won't allow Corpsegrinder to get back to his feet.
Corpsegrinder keeping moving, preventing Vanderbeet from controlling successfully.
Corpsegrinder keeping full guard, as Vanderbeet tries to pass.
Our spies down at at [CBK] ONI Grappling Academy inform us that Corpsegrinder has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Vanderbeet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Horacio Vanderbeet just wasn't active enough.
Corpsegrinder tries to clinch but Vanderbeet is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderbeet shoots in and drives through. Corpsegrinder sprawls well.
We've been told by Vanderbeet's head coaches at EvolutioN MMA Acadamy & Gym ( 12 ELITE Coaches ) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Corpsegrinder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vanderbeet blocks a head kick by Corpsegrinder.
Vanderbeet misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Corpsegrinder scores with a head kick.
Stardust Corpsegrinder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corpsegrinder throws a nice head kick!
Corpsegrinder looks for the body kick but Vanderbeet saw that one coming.
Vanderbeet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corpsegrinder counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Vanderbeet closes the distance and clinches up with Corpsegrinder, looking for a takedown. Vanderbeet pushes Corpsegrinder against the cage but Corpsegrinder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horacio Vanderbeet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanderbeet blocks the body kick.
Vanderbeet gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanderbeet is working for a submission of some sort.
Vanderbeet is looking for a kimura but Corpsegrinder is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vanderbeet to get the leverage.
Corpsegrinder trying to hold on to Vanderbeet's head to control him but Vanderbeet postures up.
Vanderbeet postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Corpsegrinder to stand up.
Corpsegrinder throws the kick towards the body but Vanderbeet avoids it.
Corpsegrinder tries to sprawl but Vanderbeet drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Corpsegrinder is trying to get back to full guard.
Corpsegrinder is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet tries to pass to full mount but Corpsegrinder defends it.
Vanderbeet not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vanderbeet prevents Corpsegrinder from improving his position.
Vanderbeet wants to work for an arm triangle but Corpsegrinder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vanderbeet misses with a head shot. Corpsegrinder uses the momentum to regain guard.
Vanderbeet scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corpsegrinder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Corpsegrinder manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Corpsegrinder controlling the position easily from mount.
Vanderbeet is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Vanderbeet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Corpsegrinder fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet looks to clinch
and Corpsegrinder counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Corpsegrinder.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Corpsegrinder.
Vanderbeet fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vanderbeet tries to pull guard but Corpsegrinder forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vanderbeet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corpsegrinder breaks the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corpsegrinder throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vanderbeet.
Corpsegrinder is looking to land body kicks.
Vanderbeet tries to clinch there but Corpsegrinder circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stardust Corpsegrinder will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Corpsegrinder scoring well with a low kick there.
Corpsegrinder tries to clinch but Vanderbeet moves out of range.
Vanderbeet looks to land a left hand but Corpsegrinder moved out of range nicely.
Vanderbeet drops his hands momentarily and Corpsegrinder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vanderbeet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Corpsegrinder.
Corpsegrinder closes the distance and pushes Vanderbeet back into the cage.
Vanderbeet has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Corpsegrinder clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Corpsegrinder just trying to survive but Vanderbeet is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Corpsegrinder has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Vanderbeet is punishing Corpsegrinder with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder is trying to break free.
Vanderbeet is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Corpsegrinder is defending well though. Vanderbeet let's go of the attempt for now.
Vanderbeet has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vanderbeet cracks Corpsegrinder with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Corpsegrinder from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Corpsegrinder can't escape the position.
Vanderbeet throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Vanderbeet is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Corpsegrinder has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Corpsegrinder fending off the submission attempt from Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet keeps control of the position as Corpsegrinder tries to break free.
Vanderbeet avoiding Corpsegrinder 's attempts to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet has the hooks in. Corpsegrinder is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Vanderbeet lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanderbeet lands a shot to the body.
Vanderbeet lands punches and elbows.
Vanderbeet struggling to keep hold of the position.
Corpsegrinder tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vanderbeet tries to control but Corpsegrinder wriggling away.
Corpsegrinder wants to control but Vanderbeet is having none of it.
Vanderbeet has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Corpsegrinder's face.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vanderbeet landing punches.
Vanderbeet working for a submission but Corpsegrinder is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Corpsegrinder?
Corpsegrinder tries to hold on but Vanderbeet pushes him away.
Corpsegrinder working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanderbeet looking to control but Corpsegrinder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vanderbeet unloading with bombs!
Corpsegrinder tries to hold on but Vanderbeet pushes him away.
Vanderbeet lands a big shot there that rocks Corpsegrinder but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vanderbeet content just to control the position here.
Corpsegrinder has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Vanderbeet's lack of action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vanderbeet.
Corpsegrinder trying to hold on to Vanderbeet's head to control him but Vanderbeet postures up.
Vanderbeet prevents Corpsegrinder from improving his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corpsegrinder moves into full guard.
Corpsegrinder 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.
Vanderbeet trying to control the position from guard on top but Corpsegrinder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corpsegrinder wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vanderbeet is working Corpsegrinder over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vanderbeet trying to control but Corpsegrinder is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Vanderbeet dominated that second round.
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!
Vanderbeet closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Corpsegrinder to the mat! Corpsegrinder manages to get full guard.
Vanderbeet passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vanderbeet wants to control for a moment but Corpsegrinder uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Corpsegrinder is not content to let Vanderbeet control the position.
Corpsegrinder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Corpsegrinder.
Corpsegrinder managing to control the position.
Corpsegrinder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vanderbeet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corpsegrinder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vanderbeet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder controls Vanderbeet momentarily but Vanderbeet frees himself.
Corpsegrinder keeping moving, preventing Vanderbeet from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vanderbeet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Horacio Vanderbeet just wasn't active enough.
Vanderbeet shoots for a double leg takedown but Corpsegrinder sprawls well. He's pushed Vanderbeet's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vanderbeet tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Corpsegrinder defends well and Vanderbeet ends up having to push Corpsegrinder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vanderbeet drags the fight down to the ground.
Corpsegrinder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vanderbeet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vanderbeet working for a triangle but Corpsegrinder defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Corpsegrinder pushes down on Vanderbeet's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vanderbeet defends it well.
Corpsegrinder prevents Vanderbeet from improving his position.
Corpsegrinder trying to control the pace.
Vanderbeet gets full guard.
Corpsegrinder gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corpsegrinder gets a clinch.
Corpsegrinder throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vanderbeet blocks it with crossed arms.
Vanderbeet gets control of Corpsegrinder's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vanderbeet will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vanderbeet being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet wants to sweep here but Corpsegrinder controlling him for the moment.
Corpsegrinder trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanderbeet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Stardust Corpsegrinder hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Vanderbeet shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horacio Vanderbeet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Corpsegrinder darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vanderbeet shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Corpsegrinder pinned against the cage. Corpsegrinder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Corpsegrinder tries to clinch but Vanderbeet is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet has his takedown stuffed
and Corpsegrinder counters with an outside leg kick.
Vanderbeet looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Corpsegrinder!
Corpsegrinder is trying to improve his position.
Vanderbeet working the head with strikes.
Corpsegrinder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vanderbeet wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Corpsegrinder, who protects the arm well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanderbeet working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Horacio Vanderbeet.
I think Vanderbeet 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Horacio Vanderbeet!
During a confident post fight interview, Horacio Vanderbeet thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Stardust Corpsegrinder had this to say: 'I'll be back! thanks!'.
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