The fans are chanting, "Blanka! Blanka! Kick Federica's ass!" They're 100% amped and on fire for their fighter tonight. If they doesn't motivate her, nothing will. Federica Pellegrini looks like she's been waiting for this fight forever. Standing in at a towering 5' 10" and weighing 150 lbs, she's confident tonight. "Let's get it on! I'm in the mood to kick your ass all over this cage!" Blanka Vlasic raises her fists in her corner and the crowd respond. At 6' 4" in height and weighing 165 lbs, she certainly seems confident. Federica Pellegrini has fought Blanka Vlasic 1 times. She has won 1 of them. Blanka's going to have a hard fight according to my dentist. Federica Pellegrini comes with a 2 fight winning streak. The referee of the bout is Toccara Jones. ========================================= Round 1 ========================================= The fight gets underway, both girls are looking for a win here tonight. Let's all hope that they put on a top show. Blanka Vlasic feints and then moves forward to hit with a hook. Federica moves aside and dodges. Federica Pellegrini throws an uppercut. It lands solidly making a meaty thud. Blanka's being used as a punching bag. It's going to be hard for Blanka to look at herself in a mirror tomorrow. Her Left cheek is swelling up big time. Brilliant combination from Federica Pellegrini... Blanka is showing some amazing dodging skills avoiding those ones. Poorly executed technique from Federica. Blanka looks to counter... Blanka Vlasic avoids a dangerous strike from Federica Pellegrini... Blanka counters with a solid straight! That's just beautiful to watch! A low kick by Federica Pellegrini as she makes an effort to maintain her distance. Federica has missed with that move. That was far from landing. Some nice shots from Federica Pellegrini. She stuns Blanka. Now's the time for Federica to strike for a win. Someone in the crowd has started a "Marry me, Federica!" chant! Can't say I blame them, she looks amazing out there. A right hand from Federica Pellegrini... It misses its target. Federica gets sloppy and Blanka Vlasic tries to take advantage... A surprise roundhouse punch by Blanka. Holy shit! It looks like Federica was hit by a bus! The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round Federica Pellegrini is holding Blanka's right leg. Blanka should never have got herself in this spot, Federica is trying to take her down. Blanka loses her balance and goes to the ground. The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round Federica Pellegrini is in side mount over Blanka Vlasic. Federica Pellegrini's one of those women capable of pounding you into oblivion! She can beat the clothes right off you and pound on your tits until they're black and blue. Federica Pellegrini hovers above Blanka Vlasic... Blanka stops her from throwing strikes. Solid defense here from Blanka. The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round Federica Pellegrini is in side mount over Blanka Vlasic. The two fighters are on the canvas. The crowd watches as Federica Pellegrini looks to mount Blanka Vlasic... Federica slides her knee across and gets to mount. Federica Pellegrini is in full mount over Blanka Vlasic. Good looking punches from Federica Pellegrini on the ground. Nicely deflected by Blanka. Looks like that training is paying off. Federica clumsily fails here and it's time for Blanka to fight back... Blanka Vlasic tries to roll to her side and trap Federica Pellegrini in her guard... Blanka moves to half guard. Federica Pellegrini is in half guard over Blanka. Federica shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape, just ask anyone who's gone a few rounds with her. Federica Pellegrini tries to open up Blanka Vlasic's defense by faking a few punches. Blanka wraps her arms around Federica's arms and counters the punches. Federica Pellegrini is in half guard over Blanka. Federica Pellegrini attempts to pass Blanka Vlasic's guard... Federica passes momentarily, but Blanka regains half guard. "Get up, girls. The crowd want some action." Toccara Jones is calling for both fighters to regain their feet and continue, the crowd are happy with that decision. Both fighters want to continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision. Blanka and Federica glare at each other as they prepare to continue the fight. Federica Pellegrini decides to launch some tentative punches... Federica takes the best of a brief punching exchange. The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round Good leg kicks from Federica Pellegrini. Blanka defends with ease. Poorly executed technique from Federica. Blanka looks to counter... Brutal-looking high kick from Blanka Vlasic! Look out Federica Pellegrini! Federica dodges! How the hell did she escape that one? The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round Federica steps back and signals for a time out. What? She can't do that! Blanka gestures to Toccara Jones, she wants to the fight to continue. A bone shattering straight right hand from Federica Pellegrini! Blanka ducks under...sweat flicking from her hair. Blanka is trying to counter now... Solid kick to the leg from Blanka Vlasic. Federica checks it and positions herself. Federica Pellegrini tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown... Got her! Blanka is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground. A very hard blow to Blanka Vlasic's mid-section. That hit her with full force and has winded her. She seems hurt, I can see her eyes watering. Yes, she's on the verge of crying. The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round Federica Pellegrini is in open guard over Blanka. Federica Pellegrini fakes some punches... Federica moves in and BAM! She lands a big punch to Blanka's face! That looks like it hurts! Blanka's Nose isn't looking the best. She's taken some damage there. Federica Pellegrini is in open guard over Blanka. Federica Pellegrini moves to better her position on the ground... Federica viciously slams hammer blows to Blanka's face! Ouch, that'll look horrible tomorrow. Blanka's Forehead is bruised after the punishment she's received! She may just have to kiss that cover shoot goodbye. There's a vicious laceration on Blanka's Forehead. It looks as if it's hurt her. I doubt she can continue. The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round Federica Pellegrini is in open guard over Blanka. Federica Pellegrini tries to improve her position. Blanka adjusts and closes her guard. Poorly executed technique from Federica. Blanka looks to counter... Deep breaths from Blanka Vlasic who tries a hammer punch to Federica Pellegrini's chest. Federica blocks those punches. The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round Federica Pellegrini is in open guard over Blanka. The Karate Divas fans are cheering Blanka on as she tries to get back to her feet... Oh my! Blanka isn't going anywhere! That's a nasty shove from Federica to keep her on the ground. Federica Pellegrini is in open guard over Blanka. Federica Pellegrini moves on the ground... Federica cannot take any advantage on the ground. Federica clumsily fails here and it's time for Blanka to fight back... Deep breaths from Blanka Vlasic who tries a hammer punch to Federica Pellegrini's chest. Federica blocks those punches. The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground. The crowd appreciate her getting these girls back to their feet. Both fighters want to continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision. Blanka and Federica glare at each other as they prepare to continue the fight. Blanka Vlasic fakes a punch and shoots a takedown! Federica staggers, but remains on her feet. She's quick and nimble like a cat! A pussy, a pussy cat! Federica Pellegrini looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Blanka Vlasic's punches. Both fighters are wildly hitting the air! The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round This fight is awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights between these two. Federica Pellegrini tries some clinching in order to control the fight. Blanka moves backwards and circles around Federica to avoid the clinch. Federica clumsily fails here and it's time for Blanka to fight back... Blanka Vlasic has her arms around Federica Pellegrini's waist and she is starting to squeeze with all her might. She's locking in the bearhug! Blanka is applying the pressure and Federica is struggling to free herself. Yes! Federica has her arms free and slaps Blanka around the face until she releases her. Federica Pellegrini is holding Blanka Vlasic's left leg. She's got a tight grip and is trying to take Blanka down... Crash! Blanka loses balance and goes to the ground. She could be in trouble. Federica Pellegrini is in side mount over Blanka Vlasic. Good looking punches from Federica Pellegrini on the ground. Those punches could take their toll on Blanka. She's feeling those for sure. Federica Pellegrini is in side mount over Blanka Vlasic. Federica Pellegrini positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows. One, two, three! Blanka's being punished here! Federica Pellegrini is in side mount over Blanka Vlasic. Federica Pellegrini launches a barrage of elbows all over Blanka Vlasic's face! Those elbows will finish the fight soon if Blanka doesn't fight back! Federica Pellegrini is in side mount over Blanka Vlasic. Blanka Vlasic is attempting to trap Federica Pellegrini in her guard. Blanka manages to switch to half guard. Federica Pellegrini is in half guard over Blanka. Federica Pellegrini storms over Blanka Vlasic! Punishing her with an attack of biblical proportions in the form of elbows! Blanka blocks them all. She's showing some great skills here. Federica clumsily fails here and it's time for Blanka to fight back... Blanka Vlasic isolates Federica Pellegrini's arm in a kimura attempt! Federica blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Blanka's guard. The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round Federica Pellegrini is in half guard over Blanka. Federica Pellegrini attempts to free her leg. Federica uses her skills by jumping out of Blanka's guard. She then moves quickly to side mount! The referee has to get between the two fighters to separate them as the buzzer sounds. Toccara Jones better be careful or she may get in the way of a punch or kick! You have to give that round to Federica. She looks over at her opponent and calls out, "What you going to do now? You got nothing I can't deal with!" ========================================= Round 2 ========================================= 0:09 Round 2 and Federica's still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight. I just love watching her compete. Federica Pellegrini tries some clinching in order to control the fight. Nicely done. Federica's clinching with Blanka and their tits are mashed against each other. I'd like to be between that tit sandwich! Blanka Vlasic tries to shrug her way out of the clinch. Federica Pellegrini is determined to work from the clinch. She's pummeled through and managed to retain her position. Close in action here. Both fighters are tied up in a clinch. Blanka Vlasic doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Federica Pellegrini's embrace and tries to move away. Federica Pellegrini pushes Blanka Vlasic forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch. Poorly executed technique from Blanka. Federica looks to counter... Federica Pellegrini doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Blanka Vlasic's embrace and tries to move away. Nice move from Federica Pellegrini who puts some distance between herself and Blanka Vlasic. Federica Pellegrini looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Blanka Vlasic's punches. Blanka is on the receiving end of a great combo by Federica. Federica Pellegrini fakes a punch and launches herself over Blanka Vlasic. Great move by Federica! She pushes Blanka under a troublesome thai clinch. Close in action here. Both fighters are tied up in a clinch. Federica Pellegrini tries to break Blanka Vlasic's resistance with a few punches and tries to push her against her own corner. Bang, bang, bang. Federica launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Blanka's chest and ribs. Blanka Vlasic doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Federica Pellegrini's embrace and tries to move away. Federica Pellegrini pushes Blanka Vlasic forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch. Close in action here. Both fighters are tied up in a clinch. Federica Pellegrini fakes a punch to Blanka Vlasic ribs and then tries to trip her. Blanka loses balance and goes to the ground. Federica Pellegrini is in closed guard over Blanka. Federica Pellegrini's in closed guard, as Blanka Vlasic tries to roll on the ground. Nice reversal! Blanka's now in full mount over Federica. Blanka Vlasic is in full mount over Federica Pellegrini. Federica Pellegrini tries to roll to her side and trap Blanka Vlasic in her guard... Blanka keeps good control and remains in full mount. Blanka Vlasic is in full mount over Federica Pellegrini. Federica Pellegrini tries to roll to her side and trap Blanka Vlasic in her guard... Federica gets her hip out and moves to full guard. Blanka Vlasic is in full mount over Federica Pellegrini. Federica Pellegrini tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount! She successfully moves to half guard! Blanka Vlasic is in half guard over Federica. Federica Pellegrini measures the resilience of Blanka Vlasic's ribs with a couple of big punches from the guard. Those hits are finding Blanka's side. There'll be bruising there in the morning. Blanka Vlasic is in half guard over Federica. The effort shows as Blanka tries to get back to her feet. "Where do you think you're going, Blanka?" Oh, there's a nasty shove from Federica and Blanka stays on the mat. Blanka Vlasic is in half guard over Federica. The effort shows as Blanka tries to get back to her feet. "Where do you think you're going, Blanka?" Oh, there's a nasty shove from Federica and Blanka stays on the mat. Blanka Vlasic is in half guard over Federica. Federica Pellegrini tries to close the guard. Nothing happening from this effort. The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round Blanka Vlasic is in half guard over Federica. The effort shows as Blanka tries to get back to her feet. "Where do you think you're going, Blanka?" Oh, there's a nasty shove from Federica and Blanka stays on the mat. Referee Toccara Jones is gesturing for both fighters to get back to their feet. She has seen enough inactivity. Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The fans at the The Simpson Desert (Austraila) are cheering for the girls. Blanka Vlasic shoots for a double leg takedown! Federica wobbles and manages to stay on her feet. Federica tries to get some advantage after her opponent misses a move... Federica Pellegrini switches positions, she's stepping up a gear as she manages to get her toned legs around Blanka Vlasic's head. She grabs a handful of Blanka's hair and starts pulling on it as she sinks in the headscissors submission. Blanka's struggling to free herself. Her face is turning red from the choke and her hair is about to be pulled out by the roots! Hold the phone, she manages to slip her head out of the lock! The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round Blanka Vlasic launches a solid middle kick. Oh no! It wrenches Federica right under the breasts! Pushing her back and just about knocking her boobs right out of that top! Blanka Vlasic follows Federica Pellegrini... Federica fakes a move and Blanka's advances come to nothing. Federica Pellegrini is holding Blanka's right leg. Blanka should never have got herself in this spot, Federica is trying to take her down. Blanka loses her balance and goes to the ground. Federica Pellegrini is in side mount over Blanka Vlasic. Federica Pellegrini throws a few hammer fists to the face of Blanka Vlasic. That's blocked by Blanka. Her defense is strong against that attack. Federica Pellegrini is in side mount over Blanka Vlasic. Blanka Vlasic tries to move on the ground and shows Federica Pellegrini a crack in her guard! "Gotcha now, Blanka." Oh! A big elbow attempt from Federica. Blanka uses her forearms to block the impact! Wow! That was a very, very lucky escape for Blanka. Poorly executed technique from Federica. Blanka looks to counter... Blanka Vlasic attempts to trap Federica Pellegrini in her guard. Federica keeps control and remains in side mount. Federica Pellegrini is in side mount over Blanka Vlasic. Federica Pellegrini wants to finish her opponent on the ground, this could get messy... Federica drills Blanka's face with a huge right hand! What an impact! She's not so pretty anymore! That looks like it hurts! Blanka's Nose isn't looking the best. She's taken some damage there. Federica Pellegrini is in side mount over Blanka Vlasic. Federica Pellegrini tries to open Blanka Vlasic's guard. She's pushing her...trying to find an opening. Yes! Great bombs from the top by Federica. Blanka's unable to cover herself now! Blanka's Forehead is bruised after the punishment she's received! She may just have to kiss that cover shoot goodbye. Blanka has a nasty cut on her Forehead. Blood's seeping from that wound. This might be enough for the referee to end the fight. Federica Pellegrini is in side mount over Blanka Vlasic. Blanka Vlasic tries to move on the ground and shows Federica Pellegrini a crack in her guard! "Gotcha now, Blanka." Oh! A big elbow attempt from Federica. Bang! Blanka's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Toccara Jones knows she may be calling off the fight soon! Blanka's Forehead is bruised after the punishment she's received! She may just have to kiss that cover shoot goodbye. The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round Federica Pellegrini is in side mount over Blanka Vlasic. The two fighters are on the canvas. The crowd watches as Federica Pellegrini looks to mount Blanka Vlasic... Federica slides her knee across and gets to mount. Federica Pellegrini is in full mount over Blanka Vlasic. Federica Pellegrini tries to keep her position. That look in her eye, I think she wants to begin a good pounding session... Federica controls the situation despite Blanka's efforts of escaping from the full mount. Federica Pellegrini is in full mount over Blanka Vlasic. Blanka Vlasic tries to roll to her side and trap Federica Pellegrini in her guard... Federica rolls her over and takes her back! Federica is pressing Blanka's face down on the canvas, pushing her body down...I bet Blanka's wishing she had a padded bra on to protect her breasts. Federica is in rear mount over Blanka. Federica Pellegrini slides her arm under Blanka Vlasic's chin and locks in a rear naked choke! Blanka's face turns completely red before she taps out! There was no chance of her getting out of that submission. It's a win for the Italian fighter, Federica Pellegrini. At 4:35 Round 2, the win coming via Submission (Rear Naked Choke). Statistics: Federica Pellegrini Punches 9/20 (45%) Kicks 0/4 (0%) Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%) Takedowns 5/5 (100%) GnP strikes 21/46 (46%) Submissions 2/2 (100%) Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%) Damage caused 2718,77 Clinch Damage 45,24 Ground Damage 1988,1 Time on the ground 298 s Statistics: Blanka Vlasic Punches 5/8 (62%) Kicks 1/3 (33%) Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%) Takedowns 0/2 (0%) GnP strikes 0/2 (0%) Submissions 2/2 (100%) Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%) Damage caused 425,83 Clinch Damage 0 Ground Damage 0 Time on the ground 298 s Federica Pellegrini wins 27,09 ranking points after the fight. Blanka Vlasic loses -16,93 ranking points after the fight. A highlight reel performance by Federica from beginning to end! We want this woman at every UCC event! The crowd love watching her work in the cage. (488 points) That was a decent performance from Blanka Vlasic tonight. In my eyes, she read the fight well and wasn't afraid of engaging. Hopefully she can level out her aggression and do something about her hair, if she can manage that, then it's possible she'll go far in the UCC. (108 points) MMA Internet sites are about to explode! What an awesome fight, watching Federica and Blanka going at it hard in a cage is the kind of entertainment that I love!