The fans are chanting, "Blanka! Blanka! Kick her ass!" They're 100% amped and on fire for their fighter tonight. If they don't motivate her, nothing will. Native to Anagni, Italy, Manuela Arcuri is the master of staying calm under pressure, all while delivering a touch of sarcasm that keeps everyone on their toes. At a striking 5'8" and weighing a fit 134 pounds soaking wet, she has a collected demeanor that belies the storm of technique she's capable of unleashing. Manuela's about to show us all that in the midst of battle, a quick wit can be just as powerful as a perfectly timed strike. Blanka Vlasic bounces up and down on the spot. Her breasts rising and falling and her hair flicking around. She looks like she's ready to rock and roll tonight. Manuela Arcuri stands stone-faced and exudes a palpable hostility as she locks eyes with her adversary. She's making it clear she's here for a fight. 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. The referee of the bout is Lena Gercke. ========================================= Round 1 ========================================= The bell rings and Manuela is already calling Blanka Vlasic out, "I was told I'd be facing a worthy opponent, not a warm-up act – surprise me, if you can." The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round A punch from Manuela Arcuri... It grazes Blanka's right cheek. Erk...someone call for a makeup artist! Blanka's Right cheek is going to need some help! I can see some bruising coming up. Manuela Arcuri 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 Manuela. The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round Blanka Vlasic launches a solid middle kick. That kick whizzes pass Manuela. Manuela is trying to counter now... Brutal-looking high kick from Manuela Arcuri! Look out Blanka Vlasic! BANG! You could hear the impact from the back seats! This action is insane! Blanka has a high cardio and that helps her give these great performances. She's still taunting her opponent, "Come on, come on. Let's get this done!" Blanka Vlasic tries to show her boxing skills with a one-two combo. Those punches are landing on Manuela's face. She can feel them, for sure. Manuela Arcuri moves forward looking for some action. She surprises Blanka with double overhooks! The two ladies exchange punches wildly. Manuela connects with a few punches. Erk...someone call for a makeup artist! Blanka's Left cheek is going to need some help! I can see some bruising coming up. Middle kick from Blanka Vlasic. Bam! Manuela receives a solid kick right below her breasts. Manuela Arcuri jumps over Blanka and tries to grapple. Manuela pushes Blanka against the cage in a plum position! Blanka Vlasic tries to shrug her way out of the clinch. Blanka Vlasic circles out and slips free of Manuela Arcuri's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position. Manuela Arcuri fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut. Crack! It lands on Blanka's chin. What a bell ringer! Blanka pushes Manuela and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath, her breasts rise and fall as she sucks in the air. The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round Blanka Vlasic avoids a dangerous strike from Manuela Arcuri... Blanka fends her off with feel-out punches. The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round Solid jabs from Manuela Arcuri. Those are some nice punches. This is how you fight, pure and simple MMA punches. Blanka Vlasic is opening up on Manuela Arcuri and raining down combinations! Manuela doesn't look worried as she defends with absolute class. Blanka clumsily fails here and it's time for Manuela to fight back... Manuela Arcuri throws a hook. That hits its mark. BAM! "Take that, Blanka! You sack of meat!" Blanka has been opened up by Manuela...the Queens Of The Cage fighter is bleeding heavily. That's an ugly looking wound. The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round Solid low kick from Blanka Vlasic. Manuela deflects it and she looks to counter attack. She's always looking for an opening. Blanka Vlasic wants this win. She unleashes a mighty kick. It's a miss! Blanka's opponent is now looking to counter... Manuela is trying to counter now... Manuela Arcuri moves to attack! Devastating move! Manuela delivers a knee that wrecks Blanka! Oh my God, that must have hurt. Blanka pushes Manuela and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath, her breasts rise and fall as she sucks in the air. Blanka Vlasic tries a nice one-two combination. That gets blocked. Blanka Vlasic fakes a move and launches a kick right towards Manuela Arcuri's chest! Manuela blocks that and pushes her opponent. The look in Manuela's eyes is pure poison! Blanka misses a step and Manuela sees an opportunity to counter her... Manuela Arcuri begins to launch a barrage of punches over Blanka Vlasic! Blanka is smart enough to duck backwards. Solid low kick from Manuela Arcuri. For sure that had to hurt! Full credit to Blanka if she can keep going after receiving that. Hyper-extension of the leg. Blanka has been injured. I've seen this a millions times, folks. The two ladies exchange punches wildly. Both fighters are missing terribly. The crowd doesn't like this! The two ladies exchange punches wildly. Both are landing hits, but without much steam behind the shots. The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round Blanka Vlasic follows Manuela Arcuri... Ow! She gets counter punched in a big way! Blanka needs to stop playing Manuela's game or she'll get knocked out! What the hell is she thinking? The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round Manuela Arcuri launches a stiff jab, it's aimed directly at Blanka Vlasic's face! That barely hits Blanka's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that? Referee Lena Gercke needs to get her eyes checked. She missed that blatant foul! Manuela Arcuri tries a middle kick. Her leg shooting out... Blanka blocks and steps away. The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round Solid low kick from Manuela Arcuri. Blanka deflects it and she looks to counter attack. She's always looking for an opening. Manuela gets sloppy and Blanka Vlasic tries to take advantage... Blanka Vlasic moves to attack! Devastating move! Blanka delivers a knee that wrecks Manuela! Oh my God, that must have hurt. Manuela Arcuri throws a looping left hand... That lands on Blanka's chin and stops her in her tracks! Erk...someone call for a makeup artist! Blanka's Right eye is going to need some help! I can see some bruising coming up. Oh My! That is a nasty cut on Blanka's Right eye. The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round The two ladies exchange punches wildly. Both are landing hits, but without much steam behind the shots. 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 maybe for Manuela, but it's close. ========================================= Round 2 ========================================= Manuela Arcuri fakes a punch and launches herself over Blanka Vlasic. Great move by Manuela! She pushes Blanka under a troublesome thai clinch. We're trading sweat here, folks. These two ladies are locked together in a clinch. Insane uppercut from the clinch by Manuela Arcuri! Blanka is agile enough to avoid that one! Manuela's taunting her, "So close, slut. Next time..." A shot like that would have finished this fight. The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round The fighters are clinching. This is as close together as their bodies can get. Manuela slightly pushes Blanka into the fence and tries to calm down the action. The referee has had enough of this clinching. Lena Gercke separates the two combatants and signals for them to resume the fight. Manuela Arcuri avoids a dangerous strike from Blanka Vlasic... Manuela counters with a solid straight! That's just beautiful to watch! The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round A left hook from Blanka Vlasic. It just grazes the chin of Manuela. You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Manuela Arcuri can end the fight with her ground and pound and she looks ready to pound Blanka Vlasic into mincemeat. Manuela Arcuri fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut. Crack! It lands on Blanka's chin. What a bell ringer! The two ladies exchange punches wildly. Manuela connects with a few punches. Incredible high kick from Blanka Vlasic! Manuela deflects and sidesteps. Such grace! I love it! Manuela is trying to counter now... Manuela Arcuri fakes a move and launches a kick right towards Blanka Vlasic's chest! Slam! That almost popped Blanka's breasts right out of her top! Her breasts will be bruised and sore tomorrow. Good looking front kick from Manuela Arcuri... It connects and Blanka stumbles backwards... Ow! A thumping hit to Blanka Vlasic's chest! Her natural A cup breasts took the full impact of that one, they'll be bruised and black by morning. Blanka Vlasic grabs Manuela by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground! Manuela is wriggling around...Blanka is unable to take her down. Blanka Vlasic throws a lazy punch towards Manuela Arcuri's belly. Manuela steps away and the punch attempt fails. Manuela tries to get some advantage after her opponent misses a move... Solid kick to the leg from Manuela Arcuri. Blanka checks it and positions herself. Nice punch by Blanka Vlasic. She outboxes Manuela in this exchange with some solid hits. Blanka Vlasic throws a lazy punch towards Manuela Arcuri's belly. Manuela steps away and the punch attempt fails. Blanka misses a step and Manuela sees an opportunity to counter her... A bone shattering straight right hand from Manuela Arcuri! It connects! Blanka's going to have a big headache after that blow! Blanka Vlasic fakes a move and launches a kick right towards Manuela Arcuri's chest! Manuela blocks that and pushes her opponent. The look in Manuela's eyes is pure poison! The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round Manuela Arcuri tries to take the action to her favorite field as she tries to grapple. Great move by Manuela as she pushes Blanka forward with double underhooks. Wow...can you imagine being between these two fighters? Both girls are really locked into this clinch. Manuela Arcuri pushes Blanka Vlasic against the cage and begins a relentless combination of punches. The crowd are on their feet! This is insane! Blanka cannot escape Manuela's clinch! Manuela is just brutalizing Blanka with punches time and time again! That looks like it hurts! Blanka's Nose isn't looking the best. She's taken some damage there. Oh My! That is a nasty cut on Blanka's Nose. Blanka Vlasic tries to shrug her way out of the clinch. Manuela Arcuri 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. Blanka Vlasic doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Manuela Arcuri's embrace and tries to move away. Manuela Arcuri pushes Blanka Vlasic forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch. Blanka clumsily fails here and it's time for Manuela to fight back... A flying knee from Manuela Arcuri towards Blanka Vlasic's face! She hits it! What a strike, surely that hurts. Blanka can't take many of those hits. Erk...someone call for a makeup artist! Blanka's Left cheek is going to need some help! I can see some bruising coming up. Blanka has a nasty cut on her Left cheek. Blood's seeping from that wound. This might be enough for the referee to end the fight. It's breast to breast action here. Both fighters are holding each other close. Blanka Vlasic's bleeding heavily. She wants to fight on regardless, but Manuela Arcuri smells blood in the water and like a shark she will be looking to end this quickly. Oh shit...things are getting brutal. Manuela Arcuri has her hands full of Blanka Vlasic's hair and is about to pull down hard. Oh! That makes even my eyes water! Blanka can't take much more of this pain, her hair is going to be torn out by the roots. Erk...someone call for a makeup artist! Blanka's Forehead is going to need some help! I can see some bruising coming up. Manuela has inflicted a deep cut on Blanka's Forehead. There's some blood coming from that wound. Blanka Vlasic doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Manuela Arcuri's embrace and tries to move away. Manuela Arcuri pushes Blanka Vlasic forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch. We're trading sweat here, folks. These two ladies are locked together in a clinch. Blanka Vlasic continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision. Referee Lena Gercke is watching that bleeding out of the corner of her eye, she may be looking at stopping this match soon. Manuela Arcuri pushes off of Blanka Vlasic and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots! Blanka stumbles backwards, but Manuela chases her and continues the rain of blows! Blanka has a nasty cut on her Right eye. Blood's seeping from that wound. This might be enough for the referee to end the fight. Blanka Vlasic tries to shrug her way out of the clinch. Manuela Arcuri is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position. We're trading sweat here, folks. These two ladies are locked together in a clinch. Manuela Arcuri's launching some bone breaking punches to Blanka Vlasic's ribs and chest while in the clinch. Wow. You can see the pain in Blanka's eyes. Tears are streaming down her face. Ow! A thumping hit to Blanka Vlasic's chest! Her natural A cup breasts took the full impact of that one, they'll be bruised and black by morning. Blanka Vlasic doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Manuela Arcuri's embrace and tries to move away. Manuela Arcuri pushes Blanka Vlasic forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch. Wow...can you imagine being between these two fighters? Both girls are really locked into this clinch. Blanka Vlasic's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes and then runs her bloodied fingers through her hair. Manuela Arcuri doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Blanka Vlasic's embrace and tries to move away. Nice move from Manuela Arcuri who puts some distance between herself and Blanka Vlasic. Blanka Vlasic continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision. Referee Lena Gercke is watching that bleeding out of the corner of her eye, she may be looking at stopping this match soon. Manuela Arcuri launches a couple of jabs and then a big hook! Blanka blocks the jabs, but the last punch hits hard on her cheek! She wobbles...she stumbles...and then falls to the mat! Lena Gercke is asking Blanka to defend herself! Lena Gercke jumps between the fighters and stops the punishment for Blanka. She really has been totally beaten here tonight. It's going to be hard for Blanka to look at herself in a mirror tomorrow. Her Right cheek is swelling up big time. Blanka has been opened up by Manuela...the Queens Of The Cage fighter is bleeding heavily. That's an ugly looking wound. A TKO (Punch) win at 3:45 Round 2 for Manuela Arcuri. Excellent work. Statistics: Blanka Vlasic Punches 13/27 (48%) Kicks 2/8 (25%) Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%) Takedowns 0/1 (0%) GnP strikes 0/0 (0%) Submissions 0/0 (0%) Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%) Damage caused 321,96 Clinch Damage 0 Ground Damage 0 Time on the ground 0 s Statistics: Manuela Arcuri Punches 26/41 (63%) Kicks 5/8 (62%) Clinch strikes 17/21 (81%) Takedowns 0/0 (0%) GnP strikes 0/0 (0%) Submissions 0/0 (0%) Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%) Damage caused 4054,62 Clinch Damage 1292,92 Ground Damage 0 Time on the ground 0 s Blanka Vlasic loses -24,00 ranking points after the fight. Manuela Arcuri wins 36,47 ranking points after the fight. Not a bad show by Blanka Vlasic today. No doubt her hard core fans will be happy with her efforts. If she continues to show off her cleavage and her legs, I think she'll draw in even more fans. (111 points) A dominating performance by Manuela who took her best game against Blanka. I have no doubt Manuela will be gracing the cover of Total Knock Out in the near future. (521 points) Oh yes! What a superb fight! Undoubtedly one of the fights of the year! Manuela and Blanka proved that they have the skills, abilities and looks to sell tickets and merchandise.