From the USA, here comes Vanessa Marano. Standing at a stylish 5'4" and weighing a lithe 121 pounds, she can defy expectations with her unassuming demeanor. Vanessa Marano is here to demonstrate that there's elegance in combat and a quiet strength that can't be underestimated. Folks, she may be shy. But no one can deny that she looks amazing. Get ready fight fans, because we have a true tactician in the cage tonight! Standing tall at an alluring 5'6" and weighing in at a svelte 124 pounds, she's a disciplined warrior with a laser-like focus. From Rome, Lazio, she brings the spirit of a samurai into the octagon. Put your hands together for the disciplined dynamo, Claudia Gerini! As the crowd anticipates the opening bell, Vanessa Marano subtly raises a hand, trying to beckon the audience's support without uttering a word. Her quiet demeanor speaks volumes, creating an intriguing contrast to the usual pre-fight theatrics. Claudia Gerini checks her attire. She ensures that there are no loose knots or buttons. If her gracefully natural breasts were to be exposed due to a wardrobe malfunction, it would be very unprofessional. This is the first time these two have meet inside the cage. The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score a win tonight. Vanessa Marano comes with a 2 fight losing streak. The referee of the bout is Lena Gercke. ========================================= Round 1 ========================================= The bell rings and Claudia is already calling Vanessa Marano out, "Get ready for a lesson in the art of combat; you'll be tapping out to the symphony of my skills before the bell even rings." Vanessa Marano fakes a punch and launches herself over Claudia Gerini. Great move by Vanessa! She pushes Claudia under a troublesome thai clinch. It's breast to breast action here. Both fighters are holding each other close. Oh shit...things are getting brutal. Claudia Gerini has her hands full of Vanessa Marano's hair and is about to pull down hard. Vanessa is shaking her head like a woman possessed. She whips her head back and Claudia's fingers slide through her hair. That was a narrow escape. High kick from Claudia Gerini! Her legs look amazing! She misses narrowly! The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round Claudia Gerini begins to launch a barrage of punches over Vanessa Marano! Vanessa is smart enough to duck backwards. Vanessa tries to get some advantage after her opponent misses a move... Several good body shots from Vanessa Marano... They're landing on Claudia. Bang, bang, bang. The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round Claudia Gerini shoots for a double leg takedown! Vanessa wobbles and manages to stay on her feet. Vanessa Marano's mind is definitely in this fight. She sees an opening and delivers a big right hand... Wow! Claudia's going to have a headache after that one. Vanessa Marano tries to take the action to her favorite field as she tries to grapple. Great move by Vanessa as she pushes Claudia forward with double underhooks. It's breast to breast action here. Both fighters are holding each other close. Claudia Gerini fakes a punch to Vanessa Marano breasts and then tries to trip her. That trip was successful, Vanessa loses balance and goes to the ground. Claudia Gerini is in closed guard over Vanessa. Vanessa Marano is moving on the ground...it looks like she may have something in evil mind here... Claudia tries to counter Vanessa's moves on the ground. A lucky escape. Claudia is trying to counter now... Claudia Gerini uses some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard! Vanessa holds Claudia and prevents her from moving to a better position! Claudia Gerini is in closed guard over Vanessa. Claudia Gerini's looking to pass Vanessa Marano's guard... Vanessa Marano has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked. Claudia Gerini is in closed guard over Vanessa. Claudia Gerini struggles on the ground and tries to break Vanessa Marano's guard... Vanessa doesn't want to free her opponent and Claudia continues in closed guard. Claudia gets sloppy and Vanessa Marano tries to take advantage... Claudia Gerini is in closed guard, as Vanessa Marano tries to roll on the ground. Claudia uses her leg to keep her position on the ground. The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round Claudia Gerini is in closed guard over Vanessa. Claudia Gerini tries to escape from the closed guard. Claudia cannot gain any advantage on the ground. Poorly executed technique from Claudia. Vanessa looks to counter... Claudia Gerini is in closed guard, as Vanessa Marano tries to roll on the ground. Nice reversal! Vanessa's now in full mount over Claudia. Vanessa Marano is in full mount position over Claudia Gerini. Vanessa Marano attempts to better her position on the ground... Nice show of MMA skill here. Vanessa's now in a great position to begin a round of pounding! Vanessa Marano is in full mount position over Claudia Gerini. Claudia Gerini's using some of her ground skills to escape from this... Vanessa pushes Claudia down and prevents her attempts to escape. Vanessa Marano is in full mount position over Claudia Gerini. Claudia Gerini tries to roll to her side and trap Vanessa Marano in her guard... Vanessa rolls her over and takes her back! Vanessa is pressing Claudia's face down on the canvas, pushing her body down...I bet Claudia's wishing she had a padded bra on to protect her breasts. Vanessa is in rear mount over Claudia. Pitty-pat punches from Vanessa Marano. They're bothering Claudia even though they aren't hurting her. Vanessa is in rear mount over Claudia. Claudia Gerini has Vanessa Marano, she's controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape... Vanessa is unable to move under Claudia's control. Claudia clumsily fails here and it's time for Vanessa to fight back... Claudia Gerini has given herself away to Vanessa Marano, who's trying to get one hook in! Vanessa has one hook in! The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round Vanessa is in rear mount over Claudia with one hook in. It's one hook in for Vanessa Marano, and she's trying to get the second one! Things are going to get very bad for Claudia Gerini if she succeeds. Strong leg leverage from Claudia. For now she manages to keep herself safe. Vanessa is in rear mount over Claudia with one hook in. Something's happening here. This looks like an 'In Rear Mount One Hook Move' from Vanessa Marano. I don't really know what that means, but I can tell you this much...Vanessa's American, she weighs 121 pounds and has perfectly lovely tits! Whatever technique this is, it's working for Vanessa. For a fighter who's a stylish 5'4" tall and has a full head of hair, she's...well...she's doing just fine. Vanessa is in rear mount over Claudia with two hooks in. Vanessa Marano's in rear mount with two hooks in! She's working on a desperate Claudia Gerini, who's trying to defend herself and escape from this position. Vanessa moves in looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this. The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round Vanessa is in rear mount over Claudia with two hooks in. Vanessa Marano hesitates as she looks for a way to finish her opponent...I'd say this is a fucking nightmare for Claudia Gerini. She's is some serious strife here. Claudia adopts the turtle defense and Vanessa's ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches. If Vanessa can capitalize here she can win this thing! Vanessa is in rear mount over Claudia with two hooks in. Claudia Gerini's trying to escape from the rear mount. Claudia holds Vanessa Marano's arm over her shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount! Claudia Gerini is in a side mount over Vanessa Marano. Claudia Gerini looks to pass to mount... Vanessa creates space and scrambles back to her feet, but she looks concerned. Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The fans at the Hacienda Napoles (Puerto Triunfo, Colombia) are cheering for the girls. Vanessa Marano just won't stop and continues to rain punches! Claudia may be in trouble! She's getting seriously hurt here! The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round Claudia Gerini found an opening in the defense of Vanessa Marano, she's launching a big uppercut... Vanessa's fast enough to dodge that uppercut. Claudia Gerini tries a middle kick. Her leg shooting out... Vanessa blocks and steps away. Vanessa tries to get some advantage after her opponent misses a move... Vanessa Marano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown... Got her! Claudia is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground. Vanessa Marano is in open guard over Claudia. Vanessa breathes deeply while on the ground. She's gulping down huge mouthfuls of oxygen. Vanessa Marano is in open guard over Claudia. Vanessa Marano works on the ground with her fingers over Claudia Gerini's face. Vanessa seems to have encountered an eye! What a classless move! I'll be crossing Vanessa off my Christmas list! Is she blind? Lena Gercke didn't see that foul. Vanessa Marano is in open guard over Claudia. Claudia's taking this opportunity to rest. The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. Referee Lena Gercke tells the fighters to go to their corners. Vanessa has to be confident that she won that round. She runs her fingers through her hair and smiles at the crowd. ========================================= Round 2 ========================================= Incredible haymaker from Claudia Gerini! It misses by a mile. Shocking attempt really. Vanessa Marano wants to take the advantage of this fight and she tries to clinch with Claudia Gerini. Vanessa moves forward and holds Claudia, their breasts pressing against each other. We're trading sweat here, folks. These two ladies are locked together in a clinch. Insane action here! Vanessa Marano has fists full of Claudia Gerini's hair and is looking to inflict some pain! Claudia's smart enough to escape from Vanessa. She runs her fingers through her hair, "Leave my hair alone! I just had it styled!" We're trading sweat here, folks. These two ladies are locked together in a clinch. Yes! Multiple well placed knees from Claudia Gerini! Nice hits to Vanessa's ribs and breasts! Yes sir, a brilliant performance from Claudia. A very hard blow to Vanessa Marano'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 0:45 in the 2 round Close in action here. Both fighters are tied up in a clinch. Brutal knees to Claudia Gerini's face, followed by knees to the body. Vanessa Marano is looking to make her pay! Bang! Bang! Bang! Claudia can't take many more shots like that! Claudia has a nasty cut on her Right cheek. Blood's seeping from that wound. This might be enough for the referee to end the fight. Claudia Gerini tries to shrug her way out of the clinch. Vanessa Marano is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position. Both girls are tied in a clinch. Their bodies pressed against each other. Sick uppercut from the clinch by Vanessa Marano! That one almost breaks Claudia's chin! She's knocked down! The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round Vanessa is standing while Claudia is on the ground on her back. Claudia doesn't want to continue the fight in this position. She tries to get back on her feet. She can't do it! Vanessa keeps her on the canvas. Vanessa is standing while Claudia is on the ground on her back. Claudia doesn't want to continue the fight in this position. She tries to get back on her feet. Wow! She moves fast and now she's standing. She's like lightning! Claudia climbs to her feet and is standing now. She does look a little wobbly on those legs! Tremendous strikes from Vanessa Marano! Some big punches are landing! This could be the end of Claudia! Vanessa has a high cardio and that helps her give these great performances. All that fitness training is paying off. Vanessa Marano found an opening in the defense of Claudia Gerini, she's launching a big hook! She landed it! That could break Claudia's ribs. Oh my gosh! Vanessa Marano makes a quick move for Claudia Gerini's hair. She grabs it by the handful and looks to toss her to the canvas. Claudia is squealing in pain! Vanessa has literally thrown her to the canvas by the hair. That's a devastating hair mare, Vanessa's removing strands of her opponent's hair from her hands. The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round Vanessa is standing while Claudia is on the ground on her back. Vanessa looks to be in very good shape. Her body looks amazing, it's obvious she's been training hard for this event. Claudia Gerini could be taken advantage of here. She's on her back and Vanessa Marano makes her move...leaping into the air and trying for a brutal looking legdrop. Sweet Jesus! 121 pounds of weight behind that legdrop! Vanessa has squashed Claudia. That's gotta hurt like a bitch! Vanessa is standing while Claudia is on the ground on her back. The Awesome Aries fans are cheering Claudia on as she tries to get back to her feet... Oh my! Claudia isn't going anywhere! That's a nasty shove from Vanessa to keep her on the ground. The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round Vanessa is standing while Claudia is on the ground on her back. Vanessa Marano moves back and yells, "Get up, Claudia! Get your sorry ass up so I can kick you back down again!" Claudia Gerini slowly gets back to her feet. Claudia staggers back to her feet again. The 5'6" fighter looks ready to go again. Vanessa Marano moves forward and launches a high kick! Claudia ducks under the kick, the attack just brushing through her hair. Lucky escape! Vanessa gets sloppy and Claudia Gerini tries to take advantage... Vanessa Marano steps forward... Claudia catches her with an uppercut to the face! That will leave a bruise on her cheek! Vanessa Marano moves forward, she's looking for some grappling action. Vanessa has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch! It's breast to breast action here. Both fighters are holding each other close. Claudia Gerini pushes away Vanessa Marano, she's trying to keep the fight at striking range. Vanessa Marano doesn't want to break the clinch. She's still grappling with Claudia Gerini. Wow...can you imagine being between these two fighters? Both girls are really locked into this clinch. Vanessa Marano's using her open palm and is trying to slap Claudia Gerini across the cheek! "You stupid cow! You think you can handle me?" Claudia cannot escape! Her cheek is turning red! We're trading sweat here, folks. These two ladies are locked together in a clinch. Claudia Gerini tries to shrug her way out of the clinch. Vanessa Marano is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position. Both girls are tied in a clinch. Their bodies pressed against each other. Claudia Gerini tries to shrug her way out of the clinch. Claudia Gerini circles out and slips free of Vanessa Marano's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position. The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round Claudia Gerini dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook! That misses by an inch! So close! The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round Crisp uppercut by Claudia Gerini followed by a hard jab... Vanessa deflects the blows. Vanessa is trying to counter now... Vanessa Marano fakes a punch and launches herself over Claudia Gerini. Great move by Vanessa! She pushes Claudia under a troublesome thai clinch. Vanessa Marano pushes away Claudia Gerini, she's trying to keep the fight at striking range. Claudia Gerini stumbles backwards and Vanessa Marano circles to get the center of the cage. Claudia Gerini tries a hook to the body! Vanessa manages to dodge it. Nice escape from that hook. Vanessa Marano makes a quick move for Claudia Gerini's hair. She grabs it by the handful and looks to toss her to the canvas. Claudia pulls her head away, leaving Vanessa with just a few strands in her hands. The Italian star squeals at her attacker, "Leave my hair alone, you psycho bitch!" Claudia Gerini tries to grapple. Vanessa moves aside, keeping the fight at striking range. Nice punch by Vanessa Marano. That nearly tags Claudia. Claudia is trying to counter now... Incredible high kick from Claudia Gerini! Vanessa deflects and sidesteps. Such grace! I love it! A right hand from Vanessa Marano... Bingo! She surprises Claudia and that must have hurt. Claudia Gerini fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut. Vanessa blocks that. She made that look easy. Never underestimate this girls survival instinct. Claudia misses a step and Vanessa sees an opportunity to counter her... Vanessa Marano tries some clinching in order to control the fight. Nicely done. Vanessa's clinching with Claudia and their tits are mashed against each other. I'd like to be between that tit sandwich! The referee has to get between the two fighters to separate them as the buzzer sounds. Lena Gercke better be careful or she may get in the way of a punch or kick! This round is clearly for Vanessa. ========================================= Round 3 ========================================= Claudia Gerini looks to close the range with Vanessa Marano and tries to grapple... Vanessa doesn't want anything to do with this as she moves backwards. Solid low kick from Claudia Gerini. Vanessa deflects it and she looks to counter attack. She's always looking for an opening. Claudia gets sloppy and Vanessa Marano tries to take advantage... Vanessa Marano avoids a dangerous strike from Claudia Gerini... Vanessa counters with a solid straight! That's just beautiful to watch! Vanessa landed the knock out blow that she wanted! Claudia is down! Claudia has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Vanessa! And here is your winner...Vanessa Marano! Marking her victory by KO (Punch) at 0:34 Round 3! Well done! Statistics: Vanessa Marano Punches 14/16 (88%) Kicks 1/2 (50%) Clinch strikes 9/15 (60%) Takedowns 2/3 (67%) GnP strikes 2/3 (67%) Submissions 0/0 (0%) Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%) Damage caused 1372,75 Clinch Damage 542,5 Ground Damage 28 Time on the ground 188 s Statistics: Claudia Gerini Punches 1/14 (7%) Kicks 0/4 (0%) Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%) Takedowns 1/2 (50%) GnP strikes 0/0 (0%) Submissions 0/0 (0%) Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%) Damage caused 227,08 Clinch Damage 154,42 Ground Damage 0 Time on the ground 246 s Vanessa Marano wins 26,65 ranking points after the fight. Claudia Gerini loses -16,65 ranking points after the fight. That was a decent performance from Vanessa Marano 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. (283 points) Claudia Gerini has had some absorbing moments tonight. She contributed to the enjoyment of most of the people here at the Hacienda Napoles (Puerto Triunfo, Colombia). I'm hoping she can up the tempo in her next fight, then she should start to draw in even more fans. (134 points) What a fight! I love my job! This is what it's all about! Hot chicks smashing the crap out of each other in a cage. In a freaking cage! It's girls like Vanessa and Claudia that make the ticket price worth every cent.