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Event: EMP Grappling 10     
Date:   Jan 25, 2019

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 7113 p4p, 550 weight class) and Jandre Vorster (ranked 4466 p4p, 449 weight class). Byhenikov comes to the cage accompanied by Harbinger. Vorster has chosen Behemoth as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.




184 cm
35 yrs
180 lbs



152 cm
41 yrs
137 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Jandre Vorster!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Byhenikov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (0) Vorster
Byhenikov trying to control but Vorster is working from the bottom.

Vorster has his foot on Byhenikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Byhenikov works his way back into a safe position though.
Vorster 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.

Vorster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Byhenikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vorster can't keep his opponent in guard - Byhenikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Byhenikov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vorster looking for submissions off his back.
Byhenikov uses his free foot to push down on Vorster's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vorster.
Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (5) vs (0) Vorster

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorster is controlling an arm, preventing Byhenikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Vorster has given up his back here. Will Byhenikov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (8) vs (0) Vorster
Byhenikov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Byhenikov controlling the position well here. Vorster rolled but Byhenikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Vorster trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vorster felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Byhenikov tightening his grip on Vorster, looking for the choke.
Vorster breaks Byhenikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (8) vs (2) Vorster
Byhenikov wants to sweep here but Vorster controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Byhenikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (2) Vorster
Vorster keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Vorster can't keep his opponent in guard - Byhenikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is trying to control. Vorster wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Byhenikov is thwarting Vorster's attempts to control the position.
Vorster wants to control but Byhenikov passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (13) vs (2) Vorster
You can see the frustration on Vorster's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vorster prevents Byhenikov from improving position.
Vorster manages to get back to half guard.
Vorster won't allow Byhenikov to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (16) vs (2) Vorster
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byhenikov advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Byhenikov (18) vs (2) Vorster
Vorster is in all sorts of trouble here.
Byhenikov mounts Vorster! Really nice guard pass there!
Byhenikov avoids the attempt from Vorster to control.
Byhenikov moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (21) vs (2) Vorster

Byhenikov working for a choke but Vorster is defending well.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Byhenikov is persistently looking for the submission but Vorster is defending it well.
Vorster trying to control the action but Byhenikov just sinks the hooks in.

Byhenikov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Vorster right now.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Vorster showing good submission defense here.

Byhenikov tightening his grip on Vorster, looking for the choke.

Byhenikov looking for the choke but no joy.
Vorster rolls, trying to escape but Byhenikov keeps control of the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Byhenikov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Vorster can't escape the position.

Byhenikov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Byhenikov tightening his grip on Vorster, looking for the choke.
Byhenikov not allowing Vorster to control his hands.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Vorster is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Byhenikov gets his way!
Vorster looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Vorster is in bad spot here.

Vorster is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Byhenikov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Vorster has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Vorster just trying to survive but Byhenikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Vorster is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Byhenikov gets his hands free as Vorster looks to control.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Vorster is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Byhenikov gets his way!
Vorster tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Byhenikov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Byhenikov is looking to take Vorster's back but instead Vorster gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Byhenikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vorster knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Vorster reverses the position - he's now on top in Byhenikov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (21) vs (4) Vorster
Vorster advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (21) vs (7) Vorster
Byhenikov tries to bench press Vorster off him but Vorster keeps the position.
Vorster looking to control but instead Byhenikov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Byhenikov trying to hold on to Vorster's head to control him but Vorster postures up.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to sweep but Vorster has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (21) vs (10) Vorster

Vorster working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Byhenikov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (23) vs (10) Vorster
Byhenikov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (26) vs (10) Vorster
Byhenikov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vorster is holding on tight.
Vorster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Vorster wants to hold on but Byhenikov pushes him away.

Byhenikov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vorster to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vorster shrugs it off.

Byhenikov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Vorster is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Vorster and Byhenikov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
You can see the frustration on Vorster's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Byhenikov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vorster gets back to half guard.
Vorster is in trouble now - Byhenikov has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (29) vs (10) Vorster
Byhenikov fails to take his opponent's back.

Byhenikov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vorster is now in Byhenikov's guard. A big mistake from Byhenikov there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (29) vs (12) Vorster
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vorster advances to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Byhenikov takes the fight on points by 29 to 12.
Our winner, Igor Byhenikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: OC! Grappling 8     
Date:   Jan 06, 2019

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jandre Vorster (ranked 4343 p4p, 437 weight class) and Fernando Diaz (ranked 16064 p4p, 600 weight class). Vorster kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Behemoth. Diaz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Boombastic (Mr Lover Lover) by Shaggy. Jandre Vorster had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business




152 cm
41 yrs
137 lbs



179 cm
35 yrs
163 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Jandre Vorster! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Fernando Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vorster darts in looking for a takedown but Diaz gets double underhooks and turns Vorster into the cage.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Vorster circles away.
Vorster wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Vorster rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
Vorster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diaz prevents it.
Vorster is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jandre Vorster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz prevents a takedown attempt there.

Diaz decides to pull guard.
Diaz seems keen to control Vorster's posture.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Vorster from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Vorster is proving a slippery customer.

Diaz has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Vorster doesn't defend quickly enough and Diaz has managed to lock this one up! Can Vorster escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Diaz on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fernando Diaz!
Fernando Diaz gave a mention to KAISER in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: OC! Grappling 6     
Date:   Dec 23, 2018

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lin Shui (ranked 6487 p4p, 525 weight class) and Jandre Vorster (ranked 4285 p4p, 429 weight class). Vorster has chosen Behemoth as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!




165 cm
31 yrs
149 lbs



152 cm
40 yrs
137 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Lin Shui! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Jandre Vorster!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Shui rushes Vorster and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Vorster has hold of one of Shui's legs. Shui is fighting the takedown attempt but Vorster gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shui (0) vs (2) Vorster
Shui has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shui controlling Vorster's posture.
Shui will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vorster looking to pass the guard.
Shui looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster wants to control from the top but Shui keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shui is controlling Vorster's posture.

Shui throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vorster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vorster trying to control the position from guard on top but Shui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shui managing to control the position.
Vorster's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shui is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shui (2) vs (2) Vorster
Shui prevents Vorster from improving his position.
Vorster trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shui in particular looking to stall.

Shui is working for a submission of some sort.
Still in half guard, Shui seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shui tries to pass to full mount but Vorster defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vorster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Shui got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vorster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shui has managed to get both his arms back between Vorster's legs - danger averted.
Vorster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shui is pushing down on Vorster's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vorster is fighting to maintain full guard but Shui has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shui prevents Vorster from improving his position.
Vorster felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Vorster controlling the position well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shui wants to pass to mount but Vorster is defending the position.
Shui moves into full mount! Vorster won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (5) vs (2) Vorster
Vorster is squirming around, avoiding Shui's attempts to control the action.
Shui controlling the position easily from mount.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shui looking to control but Vorster is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Shui swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lin Shui!

 

Event: OC! Grappling 4     
Date:   Dec 05, 2018

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vinnie Vincent (ranked 7367 p4p, 551 weight class) and Jandre Vorster (ranked 4223 p4p, 420 weight class). Vorster is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Behemoth. Vinnie Vincent is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.




178 cm
46 yrs
157 lbs



152 cm
40 yrs
137 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Vinnie Vincent! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Jandre Vorster!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Vorster rushes Vincent and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vorster changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vincent fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Vincent moves into the clinch.

Vorster has clasped his hands together around Vincent's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vincent (0) vs (4) Vorster
Vorster looking to control but instead Vincent has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

Vorster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vincent defends it well.

Vorster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster wants to control but Vincent is keeping him busy.
Vorster performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorster wants to control but Vincent is keeping him busy.
Vincent wants to control but Vorster is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Vorster is trying to work for a kimura but Vincent is defending well.
Vorster is looking to take a break and control but Vincent is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vorster keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vincent is staying active underneath Vorster, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vorster sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Vorster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorster passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vincent (0) vs (7) Vorster

Vorster working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vorster is looking to take a break and control but Vincent is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vorster is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vincent is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Vorster goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vincent has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vorster but great work by Vincent.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vincent (4) vs (7) Vorster
Vincent is staying tight to Vorster's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vincent's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Vorster struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vincent working away.
Vincent trying to control the position but Vorster is working away.
Vincent taking a breather here.
Vincent is looking to take a break and control but Vorster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vincent controlling the position from side mount.
Vorster sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vorster trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vorster tries to roll over but Vincent keeps him under control.
Vincent controlling the pace.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vorster trying to control from the bottom.
Vorster might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vincent haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vorster is looking for a sweep. Vincent is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vincent not doing much here.
Vorster tries to roll over but Vincent keeps him under control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Vorster looking for submissions off his back.
Vorster gets back to full guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Vorster has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Vincent preventing the sweep.
Vincent passes Vorster's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vincent will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vorster trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vincent (7) vs (7) Vorster

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vincent controlling from mount.
Vorster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vincent sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vorster wants to control but Vincent is having none of it.
Vincent controlling from the full mount.
Vorster keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vorster tries to lock up and control but Vincent gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vorster is looking to get to half guard.
Vorster is trying to reverse the position but instead Vincent has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Vincent (10) vs (7) Vorster
Vorster trying to control the hands but Vincent won't let him.
Vincent biding his time, controlling Vorster.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vorster rolls, trying to escape but Vincent keeps control of the position.
Vincent is trying to stick to Vorster's back but Vorster is turning into Vincent. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vincent's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vorster.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vincent (10) vs (9) Vorster
Vorster wants to pass the guard but Vincent is keeping the position.
Vincent has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vorster trying to control the position from guard on top but Vincent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vorster pushing down on Vincent's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vincent trying to hold on to Vorster's head to control him but Vorster postures up.
Vorster is stalling here. Vincent is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vorster seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vincent has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vincent (14) vs (9) Vorster
Vorster is looking for a sweep.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vincent slows the pace down.
Vorster manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vorster wants to get back to full guard.
Vincent stalling.
Vincent is looking to advance position but Vorster won't allow it.
Vincent sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vorster is looking for a sweep. Vincent is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vincent tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vorster knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vorster wants to control but Vincent is keeping busy.
Vorster holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vincent content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vincent trying to mount his opponent but Vorster defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent takes the fight on points by 14 to 9.
After winning the bout, Vinnie Vincent thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: OC! Grappling 2     
Date:   Nov 17, 2018

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jandre Vorster (ranked 4020 p4p, 398 weight class) and Pablo Pablos (ranked 1978 p4p, 227 weight class). Vorster comes to the cage accompanied by Behemoth. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.




152 cm
40 yrs
137 lbs



175 cm
41 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Jandre Vorster! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Pablo Pablos!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Vorster moves into the clinch successfully.
Pablos looking for a takedown.
Pablos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vorster is looking for a takedown.
Vorster gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pablos.
Jandre Vorster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Pablos.
Vorster tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pablos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vorster prevents it.
Vorster stops a takedown attempt from Pablos.

Vorster gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vorster (2) vs (0) Pablos
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pablos is not content to let Vorster control the position.

Vorster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pablos actively working from the bottom here.
Pablos felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Vorster is trying to work for a kimura but Pablos is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorster stalling.

Pablos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vorster pulls his head out easily.
Vorster not doing much here.

Pablos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vorster pulls his head out easily.
Vorster is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Pablos actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vorster in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vorster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vorster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pablos keeps working.

Vorster is trying to work for a kimura but Pablos is defending well.

Vorster is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pablos is just riding it out for now. Vorster eventually gives up the hold.
Vorster is taking a breather. Pablos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Pablos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vorster moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Pablos.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vorster (5) vs (0) Pablos
Vorster is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pablos's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pablos tries to bench press Vorster off him but Vorster keeps the position.
Pablos gets back to half guard.

Vorster is looking for a kimura here.

Vorster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Well, if Vorster is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vorster trying to pass the guard but Pablos defending well.
Pablos wants to get back to full guard.

Vorster is working for a submission of some sort.

Pablos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pablos is looking to improve his position.

Pablos is defending against the submission attempts here by Vorster.

Pablos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Vorster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Vorster is looking for a kimura but Pablos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vorster to get the leverage.
Pablos wants to improve his position but Vorster is controlling well.

Pablos looking for submissions off his back.
Vorster is looking to take a break and control but Pablos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Vorster's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Vorster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Pablos actively working from the bottom here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vorster controlling the action here.

Vorster is looking for a kimura but Pablos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vorster to get the leverage.
Vorster trying to control the pace.

Pablos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vorster pulls his head out easily.

Vorster is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pablos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vorster.

Pablos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vorster trying to control from half guard but Pablos is working away.

Pablos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Vorster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vorster is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vorster (8) vs (0) Pablos
Pablos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vorster wants to take Pablos's back here but Pablos is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

Vorster looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pablos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pablos is squirming around, avoiding Vorster's attempts to control the action.
Pablos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vorster wants to take his opponent's back but Pablos doesn't allow it.
Pablos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pablos has given up his back here. Will Vorster look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Vorster (11) vs (0) Pablos

Vorster tightening his grip on Pablos, looking for the choke.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vorster has the hooks in. Pablos is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Pablos defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Vorster struggling to keep hold of the position.
Vorster doesn't have the hooks in and Pablos manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vorster (11) vs (2) Pablos

Vorster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Vorster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pablos forces his way into half guard.

Pablos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vorster is trying to maintain the position but Pablos is very close to passing his half guard.
Vorster is looking to improve his position.

Vorster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vorster tries to get to full guard but Pablos has control of the leg.

Pablos is looking for a kimura here.

Pablos seems to be working for a kimura but Vorster defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Vorster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Vorster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pablos pulls his head out easily.
Vorster gets full guard.

Pablos is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vorster is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vorster has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vorster (13) vs (2) Pablos
Vorster passes into half guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Pablos actively working from the bottom here.

Pablos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pablos looks winded!
Pablos wants to get back to full guard.

Pablos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Vorster looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pablos is staying active underneath Vorster, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Pablos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vorster is trying to control the action in half guard but Pablos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pablos manages to get to full guard.
Vorster works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Pablos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vorster pulls his head out easily.

Pablos looking for submissions off his back.
Vorster moves into full mount! Pablos won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vorster (16) vs (2) Pablos

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pablos has given up his back. Will we see Vorster going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Vorster (19) vs (2) Pablos
Vorster keeps control of the position as Pablos tries to break free.
Pablos tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Vorster working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Pablos looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Vorster! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jandre Vorster!
Jandre Vorster decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Pablo Pablos stepped up to the mic, saying 'thanks my sponsors and fans!!!'.

 

Event: GRAPPLEMANIA 1     
Date:   Oct 19, 2018

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Police Officer (ranked 5922 p4p, 209 weight class) and Jandre Vorster (ranked 3819 p4p, 159 weight class). Vorster has chosen Behemoth as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!




175 cm
37 yrs
170 lbs



152 cm
40 yrs
137 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Police Officer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Jandre Vorster!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and George Francis.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Officer moves into range and clinches up with Vorster.
Vorster is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Officer is defending well.
Officer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vorster is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Officer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vorster gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vorster is looking to take this one to the mat.

Officer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Officer manages to end up in side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Officer (4) vs (0) Vorster
Officer just content to control the position.
Vorster is trying to control Officer's posture but Officer avoids it.
Vorster tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Officer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Officer takes a little break here. Vorster wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Officer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vorster for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Officer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Officer staying calm.
Vorster struggling a bit here.
Vorster is looking to reverse the position.
Vorster is being controlled here.
Vorster sneaks back into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vorster manages to get to full guard.

Vorster looking for a guillotine here but Officer defends easily.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform us that Vorster has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Officer stands and throws Vorster's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (7) vs (0) Vorster
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vorster can't do much from the bottom here.
Officer is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorster is trying to control Officer's posture but Officer avoids it.
Officer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Vorster wants to control but Officer postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vorster is looking to regain half guard here but Officer keeps moving and retains side control.
Vorster is trying to escape the position but Officer is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Officer trying to control the position but Vorster is working away.
The referee asks Officer politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Officer prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vorster gets back to half guard.
Officer stalling.
Vorster is looking to control Officer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vorster avoid being mounted?
Officer passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (10) vs (0) Vorster
Vorster is trying to control Officer's posture but Officer avoids it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Officer controlling the position.
Vorster wants to control but Officer postures up.
Vorster tries to improve position but can't.
Officer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vorster will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Vorster is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Vorster sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Officer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vorster!
Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (13) vs (0) Vorster
Vorster tries to hold on but Officer postures up.
Officer fails to advance to Vorster's back.
Vorster is trying desperately to improve position.
Officer controlling the pace for now.
Officer prevents Vorster from getting the reversal.
Officer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Officer fails to advance to Vorster's back.
Vorster is looking to improve his position but Officer isn't that keen on the idea.
Officer controlling from mount.
Vorster is looking to improve his position but Officer isn't that keen on the idea.
Officer content just to control the position here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vorster is looking to improve his position but Officer isn't that keen on the idea.
Officer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vorster manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Still in half guard, Officer seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Officer works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (16) vs (0) Vorster
Officer looking to take Vorster's back but Vorster rolls and after a scramble, Vorster ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Vorster to escape a tricky position.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Officer (16) vs (2) Vorster
Officer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Officer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Officer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Officer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Vorster drops back looking for a leg! Officer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Officer manages to kick Vorster off! Vorster jumps back into Officer's guard.
Vorster preventing the sweep.
Officer being controlled here, momentarily.
Officer has Vorster pulled in close to control his posture.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vorster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Officer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Officer trying to control the position.
Vorster wants to control from the top but Officer keeps moving.
Vorster's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Officer wants to improve his position but instead Vorster has moved into half guard.

Vorster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Officer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Vorster is working for a kimura but Officer is defending it quite comfortably.
Officer wants to control but Vorster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Officer desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vorster wants to control but Officer is keeping him busy.
Vorster is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Officer is looking for a sweep. Vorster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vorster tries to pass the half guard into mount. Officer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Officer is controlling Vorster's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Officer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vorster's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vorster's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Officer (20) vs (2) Vorster
Officer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Officer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vorster tries to escape but Officer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Officer is riding his opponent, not letting Vorster buck him off.
Vorster tries to escape the position.
Vorster is still trying to improve position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vorster tries to break free.
Officer controlling the position well here. Vorster rolled but Officer kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Officer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Officer takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
Police Officer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: MMMA 91     
Date:   Aug 25, 2018
#R1##CL#
Vincent pushes Vorster up against the cage in a clinch.
Vorster tries to score a body lock takedown but Vincent shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vincent is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vorster is defending well.
Vorster taking a breather.
Vincent looking for a takedown. #BC#
Vincent's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vorster shoots and misses
and Vincent counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vincent enables Vorster to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vincent manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Vincent's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vincent seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vorster pushing down on Vincent's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster is keen to just control but Vincent is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB2#
Vorster wants to work for an arm triangle but Vincent is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vorster tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vincent knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vorster not doing much here.
Vorster looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vorster is looking to take a break and control but Vincent is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Vorster gets tackled into the cage by Vincent. Vincent maintains the clinch.
Vincent changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vorster fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Vincent. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Vincent moves into the clinch successfully.
Vincent changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vorster fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Vincent throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vorster was covering up waiting for the punch and Vincent finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vorster looking for a sweep. Not yet Vorster, not yet. #T3#
Vincent wants to pass the guard but Vorster is keeping the position.
Vincent stopping the sweep attempt from Vorster.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vorster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vincent is aware though and is defending well.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform us that Vorster has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Vorster is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Vorster is looking for a triangle but Vincent pushes his legs off easily.
Vorster trying to control the position.
Vincent won't allow Vorster to sweep him here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Vorster is looking for a triangle but Vincent pushes his legs off easily.
Vincent tries to free his leg and advance position but Vorster is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vincent is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vorster shoots in and drives through. Vincent sprawls well.#CL#
Vincent closes the distance and pushes Vorster back into the cage.#TD2#
Vorster pulls Vincent into guard.
Vorster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vincent stays in close to Vorster's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vinnie Vincent will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Vorster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vincent tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vorster swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Vincent clinches.
Vorster is trying to drag Vincent to the mat but Vincent just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Vincent breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Vorster throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vincent was covering up waiting for the punch and Vorster finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vorster slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster pushing down on Vincent's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Vincent controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Vorster is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Vorster looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Vorster is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Vorster seems to be working for a kimura but Vincent defends the submission attempt.
Vorster is looking to advance position but Vincent won't allow it. #T3#
Vorster trying to control from half guard but Vincent is working away.
Vincent tries to roll over but Vorster keeps him under control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Vorster is working for a kimura but Vincent is defending it quite comfortably. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vorster shoots in for a takedown but Vincent shows good takedown defense.
Vincent attempts a counter takedown but Vorster avoids it well and moves away.
Vinnie Vincent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.
Vincent tries to clinch but Vorster is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL2#
Vorster has Vincent up against the cage in a clinch.
Vincent tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vorster is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vincent is keeping busy.
Vincent goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vorster prevents it.
Vincent scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vincent is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Vorster decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Vorster has his foot on Vincent's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vincent works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Vorster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vorster is breathing heavily.
Vorster being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jandre Vorster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Vorster wants to clinch up but Vincent keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Vincent was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vorster.#CL2#
Vorster has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Vorster gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vincent trying to control but Vorster postures up.
Vincent is staying active underneath Vorster, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Vorster is working for a submission of some sort.
Vincent is looking to improve his position. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vorster is working for a kimura but Vincent is defending it quite comfortably.
Vorster is trying to control the action in half guard but Vincent is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Vorster looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Vorster moves into the clinch.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vorster can't get the takedown.
Vincent gets underhooks to prevent Vorster's takedown attempt.
Vorster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vincent prevents it.
Vinnie Vincent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.
Vorster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Vorster has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vincent clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Vorster looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Vorster has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Vincent has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on Vincent's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T3##SUB2#
Vincent defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Vincent controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vincent stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vorster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vorster wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vincent is now in half guard. #T4#
Vincent sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jandre Vorster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vorster works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vincent content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jandre Vorster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vorster 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jandre Vorster!

A very excited looking Jandre Vorster rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: ORC Submission Grappling 8     
Date:   Jun 29, 2018

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tribbiani Joey (ranked 3321 p4p, 318 weight class) and Jandre Vorster (ranked 5379 p4p, 488 weight class). Vorster has chosen Behemoth as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jandre Vorster enters the ring!




173 cm
30 yrs
153 lbs



152 cm
38 yrs
137 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Tribbiani Joey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Jandre Vorster!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Joey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vorster to the ground. Joey is now in Vorster's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joey (2) vs (0) Vorster
Joey slips nicely into half guard.
Vorster keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Vorster is looking to control Joey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vorster avoid being mounted?
Joey tries to pass to full mount but Vorster defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Joey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorster keeping control of the position.
Vorster is staying active underneath Joey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vorster is doing well to control the position and prevent Joey from advancing to side control.
Vorster won't allow Joey to pass to mount.
Joey works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (5) vs (0) Vorster
Joey looking to control but Vorster is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vorster wants to hold on but Joey pushes him away.
Joey wants to take Vorster's back but he can't do it this time.
Joey controlling his opponent.
Vorster wants to hold on but Joey pushes him away.
Vorster is squirming around, avoiding Joey's attempts to control the action.
Joey with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Vorster is squirming around, avoiding Joey's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey controlling the position easily from mount.
Joey wants to control the pace but Vorster is squirming around nicely.
Joey controlling the position easily from mount.
Vorster prevents Joey from taking his back.
Joey wants to control the pace but Vorster is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey controlling the pace for now.
Joey tries to control but Vorster wriggling away.
Joey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vorster has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Joey (8) vs (0) Vorster

Vorster defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Joey controlling well, preventing Vorster from escaping the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Joey wants to control but Vorster is keeping busy.

Vorster is in a bad position with Joey working for a choke. Vorster manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joey (8) vs (2) Vorster
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Vorster has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vorster trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Joey has his hands on Vorster's head, controlling the position.
Vorster trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Joey seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Joey looking to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vorster controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vorster tries to free his leg and advance position but Joey is retaining full guard.
Joey working a defensive guard here.
Joey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Joey looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vorster has picked Joey up and slammed him! Joey can't keep hold of the triangle and Vorster manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (8) vs (5) Vorster

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Joey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Joey is trying to get back to half guard.
Joey manages to get back to half guard.
Joey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vorster is working away from the top position though.
Joey is trying to get back to full guard.
Vorster passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (8) vs (8) Vorster
Joey is trying to control Vorster's posture but Vorster avoids it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vorster trying to control the position but Joey is working away.
Joey is looking for a sweep.
Joey is trying to control Vorster's posture but Vorster avoids it.
Joey is looking for a sweep.
Vorster is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Joey's shoulder. That is not cool.
Vorster is looking to take a break and control but Joey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Joey is trying to control Vorster's posture but Vorster avoids it.
Vorster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joey keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Joey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vorster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joey keeps working.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Joey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vorster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Joey is working hard here to advance position.
Vorster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joey keeps working.
Joey tries to bench press Vorster off him but Vorster keeps the position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Joey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Joey is looking to regain half guard here but Vorster keeps moving and retains side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Joey is right now.
Joey wants to control but Vorster postures up.
Joey regains half guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Joey wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Joey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Joey is trying to control the position but Vorster postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joey is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joey (10) vs (8) Vorster
Joey being controlled here momentarily.
Joey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey looking to pass the guard.
Joey wants to control from the top but Vorster keeps moving.
Joey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vorster keeping moving, preventing Joey from controlling successfully.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vorster working a defensive guard here.
Vorster controlling Joey's posture.
Vorster keeping moving, preventing Joey from controlling successfully.
Joey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
After winning the bout, Tribbiani Joey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: ORC Submission Grappling 6     
Date:   Jun 15, 2018

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vinnie Vincent (ranked 4522 p4p, 441 weight class) and Jandre Vorster (ranked 5200 p4p, 494 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Vorster's choice of entrance music: Behemoth. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.




178 cm
44 yrs
157 lbs



152 cm
38 yrs
137 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Vinnie Vincent! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Jandre Vorster!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vincent closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vorster circles away.

Vorster clinches with his opponent.

Vincent turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vincent manages to end up in side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vincent (4) vs (0) Vorster
Vorster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vincent is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vorster's shoulder. That is not cool.
Vorster is not content to let Vincent control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vincent taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorster wants to control but Vincent postures up.
Vincent wants to control but Vorster is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Vorster's face as Vincent controls the position.
Vincent will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
You can see the frustration on Vorster's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vorster is trying to escape the position but Vincent is controlling the position.
Vorster is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vorster is not content to let Vincent control the position.
Vorster is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vincent taking a breather here.
Vincent in the domination position with Vorster hanging on.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vorster trying to remain calm as Vincent controls from the top position.
Vorster is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vorster is not content to let Vincent control the position.
Vorster is controlling Vincent's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vincent is controlling the pace.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vincent prevents Vorster from improving his position.
Vincent slows the pace down in half guard.
Vincent is looking to take a break and control but Vorster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vincent slows the pace down in half guard.
Vorster has his hands clasped together around Vincent's back. He's all about the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Vincent's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vincent seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vorster is not content to let Vincent control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vincent is controlling the pace.
Vorster is trying to get back to full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vincent trying to mount his opponent but Vorster defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vincent performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vorster wants to get back to full guard.
Vincent controlling the action here.
Vincent wants to pass the guard but Vorster is defending well.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vorster moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vincent's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vincent wants to control from the top but Vorster keeps moving.
Vincent looking to pass the guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vorster controls Vincent momentarily but Vincent frees himself.
Vorster looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vincent passes Vorster's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vincent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vorster keeps working.
Vincent performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vorster moves into full guard.
Vincent wants to pass the guard but Vorster is keeping the position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vorster wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vincent looking to sit in guard and control but Vorster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vincent (4) vs (2) Vorster
Vincent pulls Vorster in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vorster passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vincent (4) vs (5) Vorster

And that's the end of the fight!
Vorster wins on points by 5 to 4.
Jandre Vorster spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: ORC Submission Grappling 2     
Date:   May 25, 2018

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jandre Vorster (ranked 5055 p4p, 501 weight class) and General Bushido (ranked 4005 p4p, 411 weight class). Vorster comes into the arena with Behemoth blaring out of the sound system. General Bushido has the eye of the tiger tonight.




152 cm
38 yrs
137 lbs



168 cm
29 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Jandre Vorster! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; General Bushido!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Vorster pushes Bushido up against the ropes in a clinch.
Vorster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bushido is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Bushido pulls guard effortlessly.
Bushido trying to keep a closed guard but Vorster is proving a slippery customer.

Bushido had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vorster defends it easily.
Bushido controls Vorster momentarily but Vorster frees himself.

Bushido is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bushido looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Bushido escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vorster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bushido looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vorster passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vorster (3) vs (0) Bushido
Vorster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bushido keeps working.
Bushido has one of Vorster's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Bushido tries to improve position but can't.
Vorster working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bushido seems a little lost for a moment, as Vorster dominates the positioning.
Bushido is looking to reverse the position.
Bushido is trying to control Vorster's posture but Vorster avoids it.
Bushido tries to buck Vorster off but Vorster is having none of it.
Bushido manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bushido is looking for a sweep. Vorster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bushido wants to control but Vorster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bushido wants to improve his position but Vorster is controlling well.
Vorster passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vorster (6) vs (0) Bushido
Bushido tries to hold on but Vorster pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bushido is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vorster avoids the attempt from Bushido to control.
Vorster can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bushido is looking to escape.
Bushido is desperately trying to improve his position but Vorster has a good base and remains in mount.
Vorster trying to control but Bushido is having none of it.
Bushido really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bushido wants to control but Vorster is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vorster prevents Bushido from getting the reversal.
Bushido tries to control Vorster's body but Vorster pushes him off. Bushido squirms to his side and now Vorster has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Vorster (9) vs (0) Bushido
Bushido trying to control the position but Vorster manages to sink in the hooks.
Bushido wants to escape the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bushido trying to control the hands but Vorster breaks the grip.
Bushido wants to escape the position.
Bushido is still trying to improve position.
Bushido is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vorster.
Bushido tries to break free.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vorster controls the action.
Bushido is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bushido trying to control the action but Vorster just sinks the hooks in.
Bushido manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vorster's guard. Nice work there by Bushido.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vorster (9) vs (2) Bushido
Bushido tries to free his leg and advance position but Vorster is retaining full guard.
Bushido is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Bushido is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vorster is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vorster has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vorster (11) vs (2) Bushido
Bushido is looking to sweep but instead, Vorster has passed into half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vorster not doing much here.
Bushido is looking to control Vorster's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bushido avoid being mounted?
Bushido keeping control of the position.
Vorster controlling the action here.
Bushido moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bushido is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vorster works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bushido is trying to maintain the position but Vorster is very close to passing his half guard.
Bushido tries to get to full guard but Vorster has control of the leg.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Bushido looking for submissions off his back.
Bushido wants to control but Vorster is keeping busy.
Bushido is looking for a sweep. Vorster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bushido regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bushido is trying to control the position but Vorster postures up.
Vorster won't allow Bushido to sweep him here.

Bushido has his foot on Vorster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vorster works his way back into a safe position though.

Bushido looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vorster has picked Bushido up and slammed him! Bushido can't keep hold of the triangle and Vorster manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vorster (14) vs (2) Bushido
Bushido looks winded!

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bushido tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vorster happy to just control the position for now.
Bushido tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Bushido's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vorster controlling from side mount.
Bushido tries to buck Vorster off but Vorster is having none of it.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bushido's face as Vorster controls the position.
Bushido tries to bench press Vorster off him but Vorster keeps the position.
The referee asks Vorster politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vorster prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Bushido's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bushido tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vorster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vorster controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Bushido's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bushido is trying to improve his position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bushido sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vorster trying to pass the guard but Bushido defending well.
Bushido is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bushido is trying to control but Vorster passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vorster (17) vs (2) Bushido

And that's the end of the fight!
Vorster takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
Jandre Vorster was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: EMP 8     
Date:   Mar 24, 2018

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jandre Vorster (ranked 4348 p4p, 443 weight class) and Troy Hattori (ranked 21855 p4p, 665 weight class). Vorster's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Behemoth. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!




152 cm
37 yrs
137 lbs



169 cm
24 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jandre Vorster! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Troy Hattori!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Vorster rushes Hattori and presses him up against the cage.
Hattori jumps guard but Vorster stands there with Hattori around his waist. Hattori gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hattori has Vorster pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vorster manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Vorster turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vorster manages to end up in side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vorster (4) vs (0) Hattori
Vorster just content to control the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The referee asks Vorster politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vorster prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hattori is looking for a sweep. Vorster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattori trying to control here.
Hattori is trying to control but Vorster manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vorster (7) vs (0) Hattori
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hattori tries to improve his position but instead Vorster has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Vorster (10) vs (0) Hattori
Hattori is in bad spot here.
Hattori trying to control the position but Vorster manages to sink in the hooks.
Hattori tries to roll but Vorster sticks to his back.
Hattori is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vorster controlling the position well here. Hattori rolled but Vorster kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Hattori's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A lull in the action here.
Hattori trying to control the hands but Vorster breaks the grip.
Hattori rolls, trying to escape but Vorster keeps control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Vorster.
Vorster is hanging on to Hattori's back as he tries to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vorster is not going to allow Hattori to sit and survive in this position.
Hattori wants to escape the position.
Hattori keeps trying to improve his position.
Hattori trying to control the hands but Vorster won't let him.
Hattori looking very determined here, making life difficult for Vorster.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hattori trying to control the hands but Vorster breaks the grip.
Hattori tries to escape the position.
What can Hattori do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hattori just trying to survive but Vorster is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Vorster is looking to control Hattori but Hattori is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Vorster really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hattori.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hattori rolls, trying to escape but Vorster keeps control of the position.
Hattori is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hattori wants to escape the position.
Hattori is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vorster.
Vorster is not going to allow Hattori to sit and survive in this position.
Vorster wants to control but Hattori is keeping busy.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hattori looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vorster's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hattori tries to escape but Vorster has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Vorster wants to control but Hattori is keeping busy.
Hattori is really stuck here.
Vorster is not going to allow Hattori to sit and survive in this position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hattori tries to escape but Vorster has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Vorster doesn't have the hooks in and Hattori manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vorster (10) vs (2) Hattori
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hattori content to stall in guard here.
Hattori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vorster is keeping the position for now.
Hattori sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hattori passes Vorster's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Hattori is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hattori wants to control but Vorster is keeping him busy.

Hattori looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Hattori is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vorster tries to roll over but Hattori keeps him under control.

Hattori is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hattori tries to pass to full mount but Vorster defends it.
Hattori wants to control but Vorster is keeping him busy.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hattori is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Hattori is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hattori is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vorster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hattori is keen to just control but Vorster is a slippery customer.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hattori controlling the action here.

Hattori is working for a kimura but Vorster is defending it quite comfortably.
Hattori seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vorster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Hattori seems to be looking for submissions.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hattori keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Hattori might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

Hattori is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vorster has managed to free his arm - good work.

Hattori is looking for a kimura but Vorster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hattori to get the leverage.

Hattori is working for an americana but Vorster has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hattori was thinking about the submission.

Hattori drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vorster manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hattori has Vorster in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vorster (12) vs (2) Hattori

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vorster's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Vorster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hattori has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vorster has managed to get both his arms back between Hattori's legs - danger averted.
Hattori being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Hattori throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vorster escapes and throws Hattori's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vorster (15) vs (2) Hattori

And that's the end of the fight!
Vorster takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
In his post fight interview, Jandre Vorster started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: EMPIRE Tap Out     
Date:   Feb 11, 2018

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tribbiani Joey (ranked 2610 p4p, 274 weight class) and Jandre Vorster (ranked 4199 p4p, 417 weight class). Vorster comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Behemoth kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.




173 cm
28 yrs
153 lbs



152 cm
37 yrs
137 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Tribbiani Joey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jandre Vorster!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Richard Clark.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Joey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joey shoots in for a takedown but Vorster shows good takedown defense.
Joey tries to clinch but Vorster moves out of range.
Vorster wants to counter the offense by Joey and move into the clinch position.

Vorster clinches with his opponent.
Joey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vorster gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vorster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vorster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vorster wants a takedown but no success here.
Tribbiani Joey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vorster is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vorster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Joey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Joey turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Joey (4) vs (0) Vorster

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey controlling the position from side mount.
Joey trying to control the action but Vorster is working from the bottom.
Joey takes a little break here. Vorster wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Vorster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorster trying to remain calm as Joey controls from the top position.
Vorster holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Joey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Joey content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vorster tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Joey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Joey just content to control the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vorster is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Joey stalls from top position.
Vorster felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Vorster manages to get back to half guard.
Joey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Joey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vorster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Joey seems content to control.
Vorster wants to get back to full guard.
Joey is controlling the pace.
Vorster won't allow Joey to pass to mount.
Joey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vorster is trying to maintain the position but Joey is very close to passing his half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Joey is looking to advance position but Vorster won't allow it.
Joey is taking a breather. Vorster says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Joey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vorster sees it coming and defends easily.
Joey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Joey trying to pass the guard but Vorster defending well.
Joey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vorster is staying active underneath Joey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Joey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Joey is working for a submission of some sort.
Joey takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Joey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vorster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Joey moves into full mount! Vorster won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (7) vs (0) Vorster
Joey wants to take his opponent's back but Vorster doesn't allow it.
Joey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Joey trying to control but Vorster is having none of it.
Joey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Joey looking to control but Vorster is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Joey controlling his opponent.
Vorster tries to hold on but Joey pushes him away.
Joey seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vorster is holding on tight.
Joey controlling from mount.
Joey prevents Vorster from getting the reversal.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Joey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vorster can't escape the position.

Joey swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vorster is now in Joey's guard. A big mistake from Joey there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joey (7) vs (2) Vorster
Vorster sitting in guard here, content to control.
Joey working a defensive guard but Vorster manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (7) vs (5) Vorster
Joey is looking for a sweep.
Joey is trying to control Vorster's posture but Vorster avoids it.
The referee asks Vorster politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vorster prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vorster working away.
Joey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joey is trying to control Vorster's posture but Vorster avoids it.
Joey tries to improve position but can't.
Vorster working away.
Joey manages to get back to half guard.
Joey trying to control here.

Joey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vorster wants to pass to mount but Joey is defending the position.
Vorster prevents Joey from improving his position.
Joey is looking to control Vorster's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joey avoid being mounted?
Joey tries to roll over but Vorster keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vorster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joey keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
An out of breath Tribbiani Joey thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Syn 546 - Apex     
Date:   Sep 29, 2017
#R1#
Vorster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alvarez is fending him off so far but Vorster persists. Nope, Alvarez circles away and we're back to standing.
Vorster moves out of range as Alvarez throws a body kick. #CL#
Vorster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vorster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alvarez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice elbow from Alvarez.
Alvarez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez digs a right hand into Vorster's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vorster's gas tank.
Vorster is trying to drag Alvarez to the mat but Alvarez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jandre Vorster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez works on Vorster's body with a couple of short punches.
Vorster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alvarez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alvarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
Vorster tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
Vorster fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Alvarez forces Vorster back against the cage and clinches.
Vorster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alvarez smiles and moves away. #T1#
Alvarez throws a wild body kick that Vorster sees coming a mile off.
Vorster checks the leg kick.
Alvarez lands a front kick.
Vorster is looking to clinch.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Vorster slips the punch.
Alvarez scores with a head kick. Vorster tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Alvarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vorster, pushing him back against the cage.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses.
Alvarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Vorster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vorster tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Vorster gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Alvarez regains guard.
Vorster wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Vorster stops Alvarez from standing up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alvarez holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Vorster drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vorster jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vorster trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Vorster has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Vorster postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vorster wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vorster blocks the body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alvarez.
Vorster moves out of range of the leg kick from Alvarez.
Vorster half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vorster tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away. #CL#
Vorster moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vorster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vorster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvarez tries to land a front kick but Vorster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alvarez throws a push kick but Vorster slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Vorster moves to clinch but Alvarez breaks away
enabling Alvarez to counter with a crisp jab.
Vorster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vorster sets himself, and Alvarez steps forward looking for the clinch! Vorster avoids it this time.
Alvarez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Vorster clinches.
Vorster looking for a takedown.
Alvarez lands a nice elbow.
Alvarez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alvarez lands a nice elbow.
Vorster changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alvarez fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Vorster shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alvarez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Alvarez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez'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.
Alvarez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alvarez receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T4#
Alvarez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alvarez misses with an elbow strike.
Vorster tries to pull guard but Alvarez holds him up against the cage and eventually Vorster drops back down to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vorster changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alvarez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Vorster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Alvarez darts in and clinches Vorster up against the cage.
Vorster looking for a takedown.
Alvarez scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez tries to work over Vorster's front leg with a kick but Vorster checks it.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Vorster moves out of range easily.
Alvarez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Michael Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vorster is out of range.
Alvarez scoring well with a low kick there.
Alvarez misses with a kick to the body.
Vorster tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vorster is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Alvarez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Vorster tries to clinch up.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Alvarez gets caught napping as Vorster dives in and scores a takedown. Alvarez manages to retain guard.
Alvarez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vorster is controlling him.
Alvarez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vorster prevents Alvarez from getting back to his feet.
Alvarez managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is trying to keep Vorster in close. #T1#
Alvarez wants to stand and escape but Vorster is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vorster wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Vorster manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alvarez on his heels. He'll look to pass Alvarez's guard now, I'm sure.
Vorster prevents Alvarez from getting back to his feet.
Vorster stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Jandre Vorster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Vorster from controlling successfully.
Alvarez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vorster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez controlling Vorster's posture.
Vorster stops Alvarez from standing up.
Alvarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vorster manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
Vorster manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Alvarez trying to keep a closed guard but Vorster is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Vorster is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Alvarez controls Vorster momentarily but Vorster frees himself.
Vorster prevents Alvarez from getting back to his feet.
Vorster trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Vorster won't allow Alvarez to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Vorster thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vorster wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez has his hands on Vorster's head, controlling the position.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Vorster from controlling successfully.
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vorster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alvarez but Alvarez pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alvarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alvarez works on Vorster's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Alvarez lands a nice uppercut.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as Vorster controls the action.
Vorster prevents a body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vorster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alvarez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alvarez prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jandre Vorster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Vorster controls his hands.
Alvarez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vorster's defenses.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses.
Vorster tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses.
Alvarez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vorster.
Alvarez digs a right hand into Vorster's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vorster's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvarez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Alvarez.
Vorster takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alvarez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Alvarez scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Alvarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vorster shoots in looking for a takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl out of it but Vorster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alvarez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez swings for the body but Vorster moves out of range.
Vorster walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alvarez.
Vorster is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Alvarez takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Vorster has Alvarez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vorster pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Alvarez tumbling to the mat - Vorster dives into Alvarez's guard.#ES2#
Alvarez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Alvarez closes the distance and pushes Vorster back into the cage.#T1#
Alvarez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alvarez lands an elbow just above Vorster 's eye.
Alvarez slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez avoiding damage.
Alvarez pushes off an throws an elbow but Vorster leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alvarez trying to stall but Vorster improves his position.
Vorster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jandre Vorster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Vorster controls his hands.
Alvarez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vorster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alvarez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Michael Alvarez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarez pushes off an throws an elbow but Vorster leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Vorster tries to score a body lock takedown but Alvarez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alvarez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alvarez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alvarez pushes off an throws an elbow but Vorster leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alvarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vorster is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Alvarez moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Vorster tightens his grip and picks Alvarez up, before dumping him to the ground. Alvarez manages to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vorster wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Alvarez managing to control the position. #T3#
Vorster wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez pulls Vorster in close to prevent any damage.
Alvarez is looking to stand up but Vorster isn't so interested in that idea.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Vorster from controlling successfully.
Vorster prevents Alvarez from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez tests Vorster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jandre Vorster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice inside leg kick there by Alvarez. That's going to slow Vorster down.
Vorster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab lands there for Vorster.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Vorster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Alvarez scores with a decent looking hook.
Vorster moves out of range of the body kick from Alvarez.
Vorster shoots in looking for a takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl out of it but Vorster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alvarez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vorster doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
Vorster takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Alvarez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vorster momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vorster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vorster is looking to chop away at Alvarez's legs.
Vorster moves out of range as Alvarez throws a body kick.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Alvarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vorster, pushing him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alvarez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Alvarez!

A very excited looking Michael Alvarez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Syn 542 - Apotheosis     
Date:   Sep 02, 2017
#R1#
Vorster is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace throws a body punch but Vorster moves out of range.
Smoochie Wallace pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Vorster has closed the distance and engaged Smoochie Wallace in a clinch.
Smoochie Wallace gets underhooks to prevent Vorster's takedown attempt.
Vorster takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Smoochie Wallace.
Vorster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smoochie Wallace avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vorster has Smoochie Wallace pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smoochie Wallace manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.
Smoochie Wallace stops a takedown attempt from Vorster.
Smoochie Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Vorster.
Smoochie Wallace misses with some punches.
Smoochie Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vorster wants a takedown but no success here.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vorster tries to score a body lock takedown but Smoochie Wallace shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a shot to the side of Vorster's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smoochie Wallace misses with some punches.
Vorster is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Vorster has hold of one of Smoochie Wallace's legs. Smoochie Wallace is fighting the takedown attempt but Vorster gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Smoochie Wallace has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vorster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smoochie Wallace keeping moving, preventing Vorster from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Smoochie Wallace looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Smoochie Wallace is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vorster defends well.
Vorster preventing the sweep.
Smoochie Wallace seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Smoochie Wallace had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vorster defends it easily.#SUB#
Vorster avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Smoochie Wallace is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smoochie Wallace keeping moving, preventing Vorster from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Smoochie Wallace is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Smoochie Wallace had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vorster defends it easily.#SUB#
Smoochie Wallace working for a triangle but Vorster defends it easily.
Smoochie Wallace keeping moving, preventing Vorster from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Vorster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smoochie Wallace has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vorster has managed to get both his arms back between Smoochie Wallace's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Smoochie Wallace has his foot on Vorster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vorster works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Smoochie Wallace escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vorster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Vorster sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vorster trying to control the position from guard on top but Smoochie Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Vorster thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Smoochie Wallace working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vorster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vorster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Vorster thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vorster trying to control but Smoochie Wallace is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Smoochie Wallace had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vorster defends it easily.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vorster wants to control from the top but Smoochie Wallace keeps moving. #SUB#
Vorster avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Smoochie Wallace has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vorster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smoochie Wallace wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Smoochie Wallace looking for a guillotine here but Vorster defends easily.
Smoochie Wallace will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smoochie Wallace keeping moving, preventing Vorster from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Smoochie Wallace is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smoochie Wallace keeping moving, preventing Vorster from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyroil Smoochie Wallace dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Vorster doesn't manage to clinch there - Smoochie Wallace circles away.
Vorster moves in looking to clinch but Smoochie Wallace pushes him off.
It looked like Smoochie Wallace wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vorster closes the distance and clinches up with Smoochie Wallace, looking for a takedown. Vorster pushes Smoochie Wallace against the cage but Smoochie Wallace circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smoochie Wallace just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Vorster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vorster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smoochie Wallace is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vorster goes for a takedown attempt but Smoochie Wallace pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.
Smoochie Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
Vorster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smoochie Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vorster can do to turn this around?
Smoochie Wallace throws a series of punches but Vorster avoids them all with ease.
Vorster on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vorster has a takedown stuffed.
Vorster tries to clinch but Smoochie Wallace moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoochie Wallace thuds a left hand into Vorster's body.#CL2#
Vorster clinches up with Smoochie Wallace and pushes him back against the cage.
Vorster wants a takedown but no success here.
Smoochie Wallace lands with a short shot to the head.
Smoochie Wallace prevents the takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smoochie Wallace is pressed up against the cage. Vorster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smoochie Wallace down to the mat. Smoochie Wallace avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smoochie Wallace connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Smoochie Wallace throws a head kick but Vorster moves out of range.
Vorster's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smoochie Wallace connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vorster scrambles back to his feet.
Vorster shoots for a takedown but Smoochie Wallace saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vorster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smoochie Wallace manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smoochie Wallace cracks Vorster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vorster walks into a stiff left hand from Smoochie Wallace.
Vorster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smoochie Wallace circles away.
Vorster takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vorster has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vorster moves away from the strike by Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Vorster closes the distance and pushes Smoochie Wallace back into the cage.
Smoochie Wallace lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vorster tries for a takedown but Smoochie Wallace manages to get underhooks.
Vorster is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smoochie Wallace to keep the fight standing.
Smoochie Wallace is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vorster can't get the takedown. #T2#
Smoochie Wallace lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vorster or not.
Vorster is breathing heavily.
Smoochie Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vorster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smoochie Wallace working aggressively here.
Vorster is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smoochie Wallace is defending well.
Vorster is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vorster.
Smoochie Wallace lands with a left to the head.
Smoochie Wallace cracks Vorster with a nice body shot.
Smoochie Wallace is working Vorster over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smoochie Wallace creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smoochie Wallace lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smoochie Wallace is pressed up against the cage. Vorster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smoochie Wallace down to the mat. Smoochie Wallace avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smoochie Wallace moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smoochie Wallace throws a sloppy head kick and Vorster moves out of range easily.
Smoochie Wallace is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smoochie Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Vorster with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smoochie Wallace to score with a decent uppercut.
Vorster avoids the head kick by Smoochie Wallace. #T3#
A head kick by Smoochie Wallace misses #TD2#
so Vorster counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vorster wants to control from the top but Smoochie Wallace keeps moving. #SUB#
Smoochie Wallace looking for a guillotine here but Vorster defends easily. #SUB#
Smoochie Wallace looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vorster trying to control but Smoochie Wallace is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Smoochie Wallace throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vorster is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Smoochie Wallace is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4##SUB#
Vorster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smoochie Wallace has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vorster has managed to get both his arms back between Smoochie Wallace's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Smoochie Wallace is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smoochie Wallace keeping moving, preventing Vorster from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Smoochie Wallace has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vorster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Vorster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smoochie Wallace has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vorster has managed to get both his arms back between Smoochie Wallace's legs - danger averted.
Vorster trying to control but Smoochie Wallace is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Smoochie Wallace working for a triangle but Vorster defends it easily.
Smoochie Wallace 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyroil Smoochie Wallace dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smoochie Wallace throws a nice head kick! #TD2#
Vorster fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smoochie Wallace sprawls well initially but Vorster persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Vorster is trying to work for a kimura but Smoochie Wallace is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smoochie Wallace manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vorster trying to control but Smoochie Wallace is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vorster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smoochie Wallace has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vorster has managed to get both his arms back between Smoochie Wallace's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Vorster has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Smoochie Wallace to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Vorster is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Smoochie Wallace pulls down on the head and he's put Vorster to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tyroil Smoochie Wallace!
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Ascension 0708     
Date:   Jul 08, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Vorster gets a clinch.
Vorster has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ohchooto after a bit of a struggle.
Ohchooto is pressed up against the cage. Vorster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ohchooto down to the mat. Ohchooto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ohchooto scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Vorster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Ohchooto on the inside.
Ohchooto swings wildly with an uppercut but Vorster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees to the body from Ohchooto.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ohchooto lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto scores a nice knee to the body.
Vorster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Moses Ohchooto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.
A short left from Ohchooto. #TD2#
Vorster decides to pull guard.
Ohchooto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vorster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ohchooto trying to control the position from guard on top but Vorster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vorster is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Vorster drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ohchooto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vorster has Ohchooto in his guard.#REVR#
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform us that Vorster has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ohchooto works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Vorster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Vorster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ohchooto pulls his head out easily.
Ohchooto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vorster keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vorster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ohchooto pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Ohchooto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ohchooto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vorster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ohchooto controlling the action here.
Vorster is looking to control Ohchooto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vorster avoid being mounted?
Ohchooto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##SUB#
Ohchooto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vorster defends it well.
Ohchooto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ohchooto is trying to control. Vorster wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ohchooto tries to pass to full mount but Vorster defends it. #SUB2#
Vorster actively working from the bottom here.
Vorster tries to get to full guard but Ohchooto has control of the leg.
Vorster is still trying to improve position.
Vorster is refusing to be controlled, as Ohchooto sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jandre Vorster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ohchooto circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Ohchooto misses the target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vorster or perhaps it was just good defense by Ohchooto, which made it look bad.
Moses Ohchooto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vorster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vorster wants to clinch up but Ohchooto keeps it at a distance.
Ohchooto tried to counter with a leg kick but Vorster avoided it.
Vorster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vorster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ohchooto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vorster wants to clinch.
Ohchooto looks to throw the jab but Vorster is out of range.
Vorster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ohchooto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ohchooto tests Vorster's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Vorster darts in and clinches Ohchooto up against the cage.
Ohchooto is working Vorster over against the cage.
Ohchooto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ohchooto misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Ohchooto dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Vorster shoots in for a takedown but Ohchooto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vorster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ohchooto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vorster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ohchooto connects with a looping right hand.
Vorster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab, jab by Ohchooto - just one landing.
Vorster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ohchooto throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Vorster drives through and clinches with Ohchooto against the cage.
Ohchooto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohchooto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ohchooto scores with a shoulder strike.
Vorster blocks an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Vorster drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Vorster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ohchooto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Ohchooto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ohchooto postures up in Vorster's guard and throws a big left but Vorster blocks it.
Ohchooto content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Ohchooto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vorster is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ohchooto trying to control the position from guard on top but Vorster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Vorster is looking for a triangle here but Ohchooto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ohchooto is staying tight to Vorster's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vorster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vorster struggling a bit here.
Moses Ohchooto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ohchooto trying to control the position but Vorster is working away. #T3#
Ohchooto taking a breather here.
Vorster tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ohchooto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ohchooto is looking to take a break and control but Vorster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vorster dodges the ground and pound from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto trying to control the action but Vorster is working from the bottom.
Ohchooto is really struggling to control Vorster but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ohchooto postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Vorster can't do much from the bottom here.
Ohchooto takes a little break here. Vorster wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vorster is not content to let Ohchooto control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice straight punches there by Ohchooto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ohchooto.#CL2#
Vorster has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ohchooto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ohchooto lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Ohchooto dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Ohchooto clinches up against the cage.
Ohchooto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vorster wants to take the fight to the mat but Ohchooto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vorster on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ohchooto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ohchooto lands a knee to the body.
Ohchooto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vorster can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from Ohchooto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ohchooto.
Vorster is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ohchooto is defending well.
Ohchooto scores with a shoulder strike.
Ohchooto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ohchooto prevents the takedown attempt.
Moses Ohchooto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.
Ohchooto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vorster is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ohchooto working Vorster over with knees to the body.
Vorster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ohchooto landing knees to the head.
Ohchooto pushes Vorster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ohchooto working Vorster over with knees to the body.
Vorster tries for a takedown but Ohchooto manages to get underhooks. #T1#
Ohchooto gets through Vorster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ohchooto with a knee to the head.
Ohchooto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ohchooto scores a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto lands a left hand.
Vorster is looking for a takedown.
Ohchooto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto lands a left hand.
Ohchooto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vorster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moses Ohchooto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ohchooto.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ohchooto obliges.
Ohchooto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
Ohchooto lands a knee to the head. #ROC#
Vorster is rocked!
Ohchooto crunches a lovely knee into Vorster's ribcage.#T2#
Ohchooto scores a nice knee to the body.
Ohchooto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ohchooto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
A short right from Ohchooto on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ohchooto obliges.
Ohchooto gets through Vorster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ohchooto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ohchooto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ohchooto lands a nice uppercut.
Ohchooto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vorster is still on wobbly legs! Can Ohchooto finish him?
Ohchooto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vorster is defending well for now.
Vorster seems to have recovered his senses.
Vorster is working for takedown but Ohchooto is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vorster takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ohchooto with a knee to the head.
Ohchooto landing knees to the head.
Ohchooto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Ohchooto. #T3#
Ohchooto landing knees to the body.
Ohchooto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ohchooto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vorster in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ohchooto lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ohchooto.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ohchooto obliges.
Ohchooto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice left hand lands by Ohchooto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohchooto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jandre Vorster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ohchooto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto working Vorster over with knees to the body.
Ohchooto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ohchooto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vorster.
Ohchooto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Ohchooto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vorster just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ohchooto's brow.
Ohchooto stops a takedown attempt from Vorster.
Ohchooto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ohchooto lands a knee to the head.
Ohchooto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ohchooto lands a knee to the head.
Ohchooto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
Vorster takes a shot to the head.
Ohchooto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ohchooto lands a damaging elbow.
Ohchooto scores with a shot to the side of Vorster's head.
Ohchooto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vorster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Moses Ohchooto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ohchooto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Ohchooto!

Moses Ohchooto very nearly forgot to thank Spartan Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: Ascension 0311     
Date:   Mar 11, 2017
#R1#
Vorster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Vorster closes the distance and clinches.
Xiang Pao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Xiang Pao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vorster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xiang Pao prevents the takedown attempt.
Xiang Pao lands a right hand.
Xiang Pao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vorsters head. #BC2#
Xiang Pao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xiang Pao has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Xiang Pao gets tackled into the cage by Vorster. Vorster maintains the clinch. #TD#
Vorster pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Xiang Pao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Xiang Pao is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Vorster has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Xiang Pao doesn't defend quickly enough and Vorster has managed to lock this one up! Can Xiang Pao escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Vorster on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jandre Vorster!
Jandre Vorster tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: EPL 11 Playoffs Round 2     
Date:   Feb 08, 2017
#R1#
Vorster moves to clinch but Oketch breaks away
and Oketch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vorster is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Vorster closes the distance and pushes Oketch back into the cage.
Oketch scores with a shoulder strike.
Vorster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oketch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Oketch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vorster tries to score a body lock takedown but Oketch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Oketch scores with a hook to the body.
Vorster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oketch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vincent Oketch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oketch lands a knee to the head.
Oketch is pressed up against the cage. Vorster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oketch down to the mat. Oketch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Oketch takes the fight into the clinch.
Oketch gets underhooks to prevent Vorster's takedown attempt. #T1#
Vorster fails to pull guard.
Oketch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oketch lands a right hand.
Oketch gets underhooks to prevent Vorster's takedown attempt.
Vorster tries to pull guard but Oketch won't allow it.
Vorster tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vorster tries to score a body lock takedown but Oketch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vorster wants a takedown.
Vorster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oketch pulls his leg out and moves away.
Oketch lands a nice shot that snaps Vorster's head back.
Vorster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oketch circles away.
Oketch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Oketch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vorster's sensitive parts.
Vorster moves to clinch but Oketch breaks away
and Oketch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Vorster doesn't manage to clinch there - Oketch circles away. #CL2#
Vorster has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oketch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vorster is trying to drag Oketch to the mat but Oketch just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vorster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Oketch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vorster shoots in for a double leg but Oketch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Oketch counters with a quick kick to the body but Vorster blocks it.
Oketch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oketch circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vorster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vorster tries to close the distance and clinch but Oketch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oketch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3##CL2#
Vorster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oketch, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Oketch.
Vorster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oketch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Oketch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vorster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oketch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Oketch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vorster's elbow.
Oketch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vorster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vorster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Oketch prevents it.
Oketch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vorster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vorster has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Oketch seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vorster can turn it around.
Vorster wants a takedown but no success here. #T4#
Oketch lands a knee to the head.
Oketch misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Vorster gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Vorster is looking for submissions but instead, Oketch has regained full guard. #SUB#
Oketch is looking for a triangle but Vorster pushes his legs off easily.
Oketch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Oketch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Vorster drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Oketch manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vorster has Oketch in his guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Oketch dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Vorster closes the distance and clinches.
Vorster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vorster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oketch gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vorster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oketch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vincent Oketch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oketch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
Oketch throws a head punch that misses.
Vorster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oketch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vorster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oketch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Oketch throws a punch but it's blocked by Vorster.
Vorster wants a takedown but no success here.
Oketch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vorster jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oketch walks away with a smile on his face. Vorster gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oketch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vorster manages to avoid it.
Oketch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vorster looks to clinch
and Oketch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oketch throws a leg kick which misses Vorster's front leg but catches the back leg as Vorster tries to avoid it.
Oketch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vorster can do to turn this around?
Vorster tries to close the distance and clinch but Oketch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oketch looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Vorster tries to clinch up.
Oketch throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Vorster decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Oketch's guard.
Oketch has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vorster trying to control but Oketch is working from the bottom.
Vorster being controlled here momentarily.
Oketch looking to control.
Vorster looking to sit in guard and control but Oketch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Vorster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Vorster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vorster is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vorster looking for a guillotine here but Oketch defends easily.
Oketch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vorster working a defensive guard here.
Vorster looking for a sweep. Not yet Vorster, not yet. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Vorster has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Oketch is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Vorster.#SUB#
Oketch is trying to get an arm triangle but Vorster is defending well.
Vorster tries to buck Oketch off but Oketch is having none of it.
Oketch is looking to take a break and control but Vorster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oketch slows the pace down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vorster is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Oketch dominated that second round.
That's time! Oketch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Vorster shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oketch as he avoids it easily.
Vorster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oketch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vorster with a poor takedown
and Vorster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Vorster rushes Oketch and presses him up against the cage.
Oketch gets underhooks to prevent Vorster's takedown attempt.
Vincent Oketch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.#BC#
Oketch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vorster wants to clinch but Oketch slips to the side
and Oketch counters with a good low kick that Vorster was not able to check.
Vorster moves to clinch but Oketch breaks away
enabling Oketch to counter with a crisp jab.
Vorster doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Oketch counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster fails with the takedown
and Vorster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jandre Vorster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vorster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vorster doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Oketch counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Vorster tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Oketch counters with a low kick, right behind Vorster 's knee. #CL#
Oketch has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oketch.
Oketch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vorster changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oketch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Oketch lands a right hook to the body.
Vorster misses with a takedown
and Oketch counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Oketch tests Vorster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oketch throws a good cross that connects.
A jab lands there for Oketch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oketch fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Vorster out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Vincent Oketch!
A very excited looking Vincent Oketch made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Highland Games 219     
Date:   Nov 17, 2016
#R1##CL2#
Vorster has Vader up against the cage in a clinch.
Vader is pressed up against the cage. Vorster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vader down to the mat. Vader avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A big left from Vader misses. #CL2#
Vorster rushes Vader and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vorster can't get the takedown.
Vader lands a right hand.
Vorster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vorster prevents a body shot from Vader .
Vader lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Vader .
Vader lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Vorster pulls Vader into guard.
Vader stands up over Vorster, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vorster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vader 's guard. #REVB#
Vader wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vorster wants to control from the top but Vader keeps moving.
Vader is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Vader has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vorster trying to control the position from guard on top but Vader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vorster looking to sit in guard and control but Vader gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vorster looking for a sweep. Not yet Vorster, not yet.
Vorster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vader lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vader is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vorster is trying to hold Vader in close to prevent damage but Vader has managed to pass into half guard. #T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vader connects with a nice short shot to Vorster's temple.
Vorster tries to get to full guard but Vader has control of the leg.
Vorster is concentrating on defense, preventing Vader from advancing position.
Vorster on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vorster manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Vorster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vader doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vader manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vader will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vorster is looking for a triangle but Vader pushes his legs off easily.
Vader wants to control from the top but Vorster keeps moving. #T3#
Vader is pushing down on Vorster's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vorster is fighting to maintain full guard but Vader has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vorster wants to control but Vader is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vader lands a nice short elbow.
Vorster is looking to improve his position.
Vader is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Vorster is bucking up trying to escape but Vader cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Vader looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vader cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T4#
Vorster sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vorster gets full guard.
Vader with a nice head shot there.
Vader trying to control the position from guard on top but Vorster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vader throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vader controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vader won't allow Vorster to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Vorster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vader is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vorster keeping moving, preventing Vader from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Vader avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Vorster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Vader dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Vorster shoots in but Vader avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vader circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Vorster has closed the distance and engaged Vader in a clinch.
Vader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Vader .
Vader gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vorster.
Vader lands a right hand.
Vorster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vader gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Darth Vader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vader prevents it.
Vader throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vorsters head.
Vorster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vader is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vorster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vader pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Vader lands a body punch.
Vader gets through Vorster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Vader 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vorster is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vader is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vorster is breathing heavily.
Vader lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Vader .
Vader tries a body shot but Vorster blocks it.
Vader lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vader taking a breather.
Vader lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vader tries to throw a body punch but Vorster avoids it by throwing Vader back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Vader .
Vader lands a left hand.
Vader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vorster takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vorster has Vader pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vader manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vader makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vorster is trying to pull guard but Vader turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vader .
Vader lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Vader tries to work over Vorster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vader . #TD2#
Vorster wants the takedown. Vader is fighting it off but Vorster persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vader 's guard against the cage.
Vader looking for a sweep. Not yet Vader , not yet.
Vader pulls Vorster in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Vorster drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vader manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vorster has Vader in his guard.#REVR#
Vader connects with a couple of short punches.
Vader chips away with some ground and pound.
Vader scoring with punches to the head and body.
Our spies down at at ~T~ Troid - Gym inform us that Vorster has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Vader postures up.
Vader landing with the ground and pound.
Vader throwing strikes from guard but Vorster blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Vorster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Vorster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vader defends well.
Vader working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vorster's head.
Vader passes into half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Vorster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vader content to control rather than advance.
Vader working the head and body with strikes.
Vorster wants to control but Vader is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vader seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vader drops an elbow to the side of Vorster's head. #SUB2#
Vorster looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Vader dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Vader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Vorster clinches up with Vader and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Vader .
Vorster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vader gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Vader .
Vader makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vorster prevents a body shot from Vader .
Vorster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vader is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vader lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
Vorster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Darth Vader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vader gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vader stops a takedown attempt from Vorster.
Vader misses with a body punch.
Vader lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vader .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vader .
Vader lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vorster backwards. #T1#
Vorster looking for a takedown.
Vorster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vader softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vorster is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vader is defending well.
Vader lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
Vader slows down the pace here.
Vorster is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vader is defending well.
A body shot lands from Vader .
Vader scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vader digs a right hand into Vorster's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vorster's gas tank.
Vader lands a hook that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
Vader lands a body shot.
Vader pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vader struggles to land a body shot inside as Vorster controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Vader .
Vorster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vader is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Vader is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vader stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Vader .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vader lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
Good body shot from Vader .
Vader stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vader lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vader lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vader pushes Vorster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vader lands a hook that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
Vorster takes a shot to the head.
Vader lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vader lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vader lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vader lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
Vader lands a nice uppercut.
Darth Vader has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vader lands with a light punch inside.
Vader holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vader is leaning against Vorster and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Vader tries a body shot but Vorster blocks it.
Vader prevents the takedown attempt.
Vader is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vorster can do to turn this around?
Vader lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
Vader throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vorsters head. #ROC#
Vorster is rocked!
Vader makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vorster is still on wobbly legs! Can Vader finish him?
Vader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vader lands a left hand.
Vader makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vader lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
Vorster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vader prevents it.
Vader lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
Vader misses with a punch to the body.
Vader lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Vader .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vader tries to work over Vorster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vorster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vader prevents it.
Vader is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
Vorster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vorster seems to have recovered his senses.
Vader gets through Vorster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Vader .
Vader lands with a short shot to the head.
Vorster is looking for a takedown.
Vorster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vader smiles and moves away.
Vader dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vorster with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vader to score with a decent uppercut.
Vorster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vorster fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vorster fails with the takedown.
Vader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vorster steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vader .#KD#
Vader catches Vorster napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Vorster to the canvas!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Vader clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Vader drops Vorster with a big left hand! Vorster is injured, injured bad! Vader jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Vader !
Darth Vader is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Darth Vader thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Highland Games 215     
Date:   Oct 16, 2016
#R1##CL#
Vorster rushes Arnold and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vorster changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arnold fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vorster wants to clinch but Arnold slips to the side
and Arnold counters with an inside leg kick.
Arnold shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vorster tries to clinch up
and Arnold counters with a good low kick that Vorster was not able to check.
Vorster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Arnold has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold lands a left hand.
Arnold tries a body shot but Vorster blocks it.
Arnold gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vorster.
Vorster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arnold is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jandre Vorster. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Arnold gets underhooks to prevent Vorster's takedown attempt.
Arnold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vorster is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vorster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Arnold prevents it.
Arnold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arnold is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vorster tries to score a body lock takedown but Arnold shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arnold is pressed up against the cage. Vorster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arnold down to the mat. Arnold avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Arnold keeps the fight on the outside.
Arnold misses with a body shot.
Arnold throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vorster fails with a takedown attempt.
Vorster tries to clinch but Arnold moves out of range.
Vorster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arnold sprawls well. Arnold wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vorster gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Vorster shoots and misses
and Arnold counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Vorster moves into the clinch.
Arnold lands a left hand.
Vorster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Vorster is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Arnold can't fight it off and eventually Vorster manages to take the fight to the floor. Arnold looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vorster trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Arnold has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vorster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vorster is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3##SUB2#
Arnold is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vorster is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Arnold is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vorster is aware though and is defending well.
Vorster trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Arnold is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vorster is aware though and is defending well.
Arnold trying to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Vorster's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Arnold looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Vorster drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vorster jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Vorster drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vorster jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arnold keeping moving, preventing Vorster from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Vorster is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Arnold is looking for a triangle but Vorster pushes his legs off easily.
Vorster wants to control from the top but Arnold keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vorster tries to clinch there but Arnold circles away.
Arnold replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Vorster blocks it well.
Vorster tries to clinch up but Arnold circles away and keeps his distance.
Vorster dives in and grabs Arnold's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arnold pushes down on Vorster's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Arnold dominated that 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.
#R2#
Vorster closes the distance looking to clinch
and Arnold counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vorster tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Arnold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jandre Vorster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arnold fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vorster.#TD#
Vorster drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Vorster wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arnold, who protects the arm well.
Arnold tries to bench press Vorster off him but Vorster keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vorster is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arnold has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Vorster working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SUB#
Vorster tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vorster has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Arnold can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Vorster thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Vorster thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arnold tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vorster trying to control the position but Arnold is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Vorster is trying to get an arm triangle but Arnold is defending well. #SUB#
Vorster has hold of Arnold's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Arnold tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Vorster cranks the arm and Arnold screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Arnold, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jandre Vorster!
Jandre Vorster is the new bantamweight champion!
Jandre Vorster bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Highland Games 206     
Date:   Sep 15, 2016
#R1#
Vorster doesn't manage to clinch there - Vader circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Vader as Vorster shoots in.
Vader stuffs the takedown attempt from Vorster. Vorster gets slowly back to his feet.
Vader looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vorster moves away.
Vorster tries to close the distance and clinch but Vader swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Vorster rushes Vader and presses him up against the cage.
Vorster takes a shot to the head.
Vader stops a takedown attempt from Vorster.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jandre Vorster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vader prevents the takedown attempt.
Vorster jumps guard but Vader turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vader lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster wants to take the fight to the mat but Vader manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vader working aggressively here.
Vader lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
A right hand to the body from Vader .
Vorster can't get the takedown.
Vader lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vorster.
Vader misses with some punches. #T1#
Vorster has Vader pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vader manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vader scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vader .
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vader has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vader works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vader lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Vader .
Vader prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vorster tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vader avoids it.
Vader presses Vorster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vader scores with a shot to the side of Vorster's head.
Vorster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vader pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Vorster gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Vorster's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vader is trying to get back to full guard.
Vader desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Vader slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Vorster trying to control the position from guard on top but Vader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vader pulls Vorster in close to his closed guard and prevents Vorster from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vader keeping moving, preventing Vorster from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Vorster has gone for a leg lock! Vader slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vorster's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Vader dominated that round.
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.
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vorster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vader pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vader has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Vader .
Vader tries to work over Vorster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Vader .
Vorster fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vorster's elbow.
Vorster tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jandre Vorster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vorster wants a takedown but no success here.
Vader digs a right hand underneath Vorster's ribcage. Vorster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vorster throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vorster is trying to drag Vader to the mat but Vader just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vorster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vader gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Darth Vader seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vorster tries to pull guard but Vader holds him up against the cage and eventually Vorster drops back down to his feet.
Vorster tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Vader misses with a body punch.
Vader makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Vader .
Vorster wants a takedown.
Vader working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vader lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vorster wants to take the fight to the mat but Vader manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vader lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vorster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vader gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vader misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Vader .
Vader lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
Vader is working Vorster over against the cage.
Vader stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vader scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vader working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Vader .
Vader lands with a left to the head.
Vader prevents the takedown attempt. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Vader as the two fighters clinch.
Vader gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vorster.
Vader pushes Vorster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vader lands a nice uppercut.
Vader trying to control the position but instead, Vorster has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vader into the cage.
Vader tries to throw a body punch but Vorster avoids it by throwing Vader back against the cage.
Vader scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vader presses Vorster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vorster is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vorster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vader gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vader tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vader lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vader is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vader lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vader working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Vader .
Vorster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Vader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Vorster fails with the takedown
and Vader counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vorster is looking to clinch but Vader is avoiding it.
Vader throws a leg kick which misses Vorster's front leg but catches the back leg as Vorster tries to avoid it.
Vader throws a sloppy head kick and Vorster moves out of range easily.
Vorster fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Vader darts in and clinches Vorster up against the cage.
Vader lands with a left to the head.
Vader gets underhooks to prevent Vorster's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jandre Vorster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Vader .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vader lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vader lands a nice uppercut.
Vader prevents the takedown attempt.
Vader lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Vader scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vader working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Vorster has Vader pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vader manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Vader scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Vader .
Vader lands a left hand.
A short right from Vader on the inside.
Vader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Vader .
Vader stalls.
Stalling in the clinch from Vader .
A short right from Vader .
Vorster goes for a takedown attempt but Vader pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vader lands an overhand right.
Vader works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vader misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jandre Vorster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Vorster looks for a takedown but Vader sprawls well.
Vader throws a good cross that connects.
Vader lands a slapping body shot.
Vader lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vorster at a distance.
Vorster tries to clinch there but Vader circles away.
Vader ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vader tried to score with a low kick but Vorster checks it.
Vorster tries to clinch but Vader moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Vader .#CL2#
Vader darts in and clinches Vorster up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vorster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vader gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vorster tries for a takedown but Vader manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Vader really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
A jab from Vader does it's job there.
Vorster tries to clinch there but Vader circles away. #CL2#
Vader has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vader misses with a punch on the inside.
Vorster tries to pull guard but Vader holds him up against the cage and eventually Vorster drops back down to his feet.
Vader lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vader scores with a shot to the side of Vorster's head.
Vorster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vader has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vorster's elbow.
Vorster takes a shot to the head.
Vader lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vader prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vader cracks Vorster with a nice body shot.
Vader softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Vader .
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vader scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vorster wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jandre Vorster. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Vader working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vader scores with a hook to the body.
Vader lands a left hand.
Vader lands a shoulder strike.
Vader throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Vader .
Vader lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vader doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Vader .
Vader lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vader misses with a punch to the body.
Vader lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
Vader lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vader lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vader tries a body shot but Vorster blocks it.
Vorster is trying to drag Vader to the mat but Vader just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vader lands an uppercut.
Vader lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vorster.#T2#
Vader is pressed up against the cage. Vorster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vader down to the mat. Vader avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Darth Vader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vorster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#
Vorster is rocked!#KD2#
Vader drops his shoulder and cracks Vorster with a huge uppercut! Vorster goes down! Can Vader finish him?
Oh Vorster is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vader controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vader is continuing to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vader is pushing down on Vorster's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vorster is fighting to maintain full guard but Vader has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vader landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vader looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vader connects with a nice short shot to Vorster's temple.
Vorster is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vader scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vader controlling the action here.#SUB#
Vorster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vader winds up and cracks Vorster with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Vader dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vorster seems to have got his legs back now.
Vader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vader tries to throw a body punch but Vorster avoids it by throwing Vader back against the cage.
Vorster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vader gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vorster.
Vader lands a hook that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
Vader tries a body shot but Vorster blocks it.
Vader stalling in the clinch. #TD#
Vorster gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vader regains guard.
Vader pulls Vorster in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster is stalling in the full guard.
Darth Vader is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Darth Vader has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Vader controlling Vorster's posture.
Vorster is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jandre Vorster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Vorster postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vader is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vorster, into his guard. #REVB##T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vader is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vorster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Vader avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vader passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Vorster has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Vader escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Vader !
Vader tries to advance to mount but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Vader comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vader has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 42:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 42:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 42:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Vader !

After winning the bout, Darth Vader thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Highland Games 199     
Date:   Aug 11, 2016
#R1#
Longworth misses with a straight right.
Vorster gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Longworth scores with a jab. Vorster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Longworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Vorster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longworth.
Longworth with a jab.
Vorster tries to clinch up but Longworth circles away and keeps his distance.
Longworth swats away the attempt to clinch by Vorster.
The crowd cheers as Longworth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vorster doesn't seem phased though.
Vorster ducks under a wild hook from Longworth.
Longworth throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Vorster counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Longworth is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at England Fight Club MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longworth keeping moving, preventing Vorster from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Vorster is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Longworth is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Longworth has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Longworth wants to control from the top but Vorster keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Longworth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vorster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Longworth has managed to get both his arms back between Vorster's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Vorster throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Longworth escapes and throws Vorster's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Vorster is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vorster is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Vorster sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Longworth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Longworth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Longworth wants to pass the guard but Vorster is defending well.
Longworth is nestled in close to Vorster, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vorster is trying to control but Longworth manages to pass to mount! #T2#
Longworth working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Longworth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vorster is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longworth lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vorster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Longworth looking to control but Vorster is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longworth lands with some strikes.
Vorster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Longworth with good strikes from the mount here!
Longworth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Longworth unloading with bombs!#T3#
Longworth avoids the attempt from Vorster to control.
Vorster keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vorster bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Vorster engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Longworth keeping moving, preventing Vorster from controlling successfully.
Longworth punching to the body, from the bottom. #T4#
Longworth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vorster's guard. #REVR#
Vorster looking to control.
Longworth wants to control from the top but Vorster keeps moving.
Longworth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Longworth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vorster takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Longworth working the ground and pound.
Vorster struggling a bit here.
Vorster sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vorster gets full guard.
Longworth throwing strikes from guard but Vorster blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Longworth dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Vorster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Longworth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vorster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Longworth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vorster shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Longworth defends it nicely.#TD#
Vorster tries to sprawl but Longworth drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Longworth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Vorster looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Longworth pushes past his half guard into mount!
Longworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vorster can do to turn this around?
Vorster slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Vorster looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longworth working the head and body with strikes.
Vorster is not content to let Longworth control the position.
Longworth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Vorster has hold of Longworth's hands but Longworth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Longworth wants to pass the guard but Vorster is defending well.
Longworth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Vorster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Vorster looking for submissions off his back.
Longworth is looking to take a break and control but Vorster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vorster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Vorster gets full guard.#SUB2#
Vorster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Longworth wants to control from the top but Vorster keeps moving.
Longworth passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Longworth has control of an arm but Vorster manages to advance to Longworth's back!
Vorster doesn't have the hooks in and Longworth manages to turn into his guard.
Longworth throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Vorster is looking for a triangle but Longworth pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vorster has momentary wrist control but Longworth slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Longworth lands a couple of elbows.
Vorster keeping moving, preventing Longworth from controlling successfully.
Vorster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Longworth trying to control but Vorster is working from the bottom.
Vorster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vorster has momentary wrist control but Longworth slips an elbow through the middle.
Longworth lands a couple of elbows.
Vinnie Longworth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Longworth won't allow Vorster to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Vorster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4##SUB2#
Longworth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vorster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Longworth has managed to get both his arms back between Vorster's legs - danger averted.
Longworth wants to control from the top but Vorster keeps moving.
Longworth landing with the ground and pound.
Longworth throws a big elbow that misses.
Longworth throwing strikes from guard but Vorster blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Vorster looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Longworth passes into side control.
Vorster is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Longworth dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Longworth throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Vorster pushes Longworth up against the cage in a clinch.
Vorster wants to take the fight to the mat but Longworth manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Longworth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Longworth pushes Vorster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Longworth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vorster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vorster is trying to drag Longworth to the mat but Longworth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vinnie Longworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.#TD2#
Vorster lands a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Vorster drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Longworth manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vorster has Longworth in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Longworth is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Vorster has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Longworth is looking to defend but Vorster has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Longworth! Vorster pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Longworth taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jandre Vorster!
A very excited looking Jandre Vorster rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: Highland Games 195     
Date:   Jul 28, 2016
#R1#
Vorster is looking to clinch.
Szczęsny swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Vorster changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Szczęsny looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Szczęsny wants to control but Vorster postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Vorster is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Szczęsny has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've been hearing good reports from Vorster's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vorster has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Vorster looking for a guillotine from mount but Szczęsny is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster trying to control but Szczęsny is having none of it.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Szczęsny is working to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Vorster looking to secure an arm triangle but Szczęsny defends it well.
Vorster tries to control but Szczęsny wriggling away. #SUB#
Vorster goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Szczęsny turns into him and now he's in Vorster's guard.
Vorster keeping moving, preventing Szczęsny from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Szczęsny wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Vorster's closed guard. He's half up but Vorster has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Vorster pivots and extends the arm, Szczęsny falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Vorster! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jandre Vorster!
Jandre Vorster decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Victor Szczęsny had this to say: 'I really wanted to Win but it didn't work out. I'm looking to win back this title, I'll come back'.

 

Event: Highland Games 183     
Date:   Jun 16, 2016
#R1#
Arnold throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jandre Vorster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Vorster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arnold, pushing him back against the cage.
Arnold prevents a takedown attempt there.
Arnold lands a body shot.
Vorster is working for takedown but Arnold is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vorster is trying to pull guard but Arnold has him pressed against the cage.
BJ Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vorster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arnold pulls his leg out and moves away.
Arnold misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Vorster moves into the clinch.
Vorster is looking for a takedown.
Arnold misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arnold lands a body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vorster takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Arnold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arnold lands a left hand. #T1#
Vorster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arnold pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vorster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arnold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vorster is looking to clinch.
Vorster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arnold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arnold is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Vorster moves into the clinch.
Arnold misses with a body punch.
Arnold is working Vorster over against the cage.
Vorster tries to score a body lock takedown but Arnold shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vorster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arnold is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vorster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arnold gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Arnold misses with a body punch.
Arnold tries to land knees in the clinch but Vorster avoids the damage to the body.
Vorster wants to take the fight to the mat but Arnold manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vorster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Arnold prevents it.
Arnold prevents a takedown attempt there.
Arnold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vorster's elbow. #T2#
Arnold tries a body shot but Vorster blocks it.
Arnold is leaning against Vorster and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vorster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arnold pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vorster prevents a body shot from Arnold.
Vorster wants a takedown but no success here.
Arnold misses with a punch to the body.
Vorster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vorster wants to take the fight to the mat but Arnold manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Arnold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vorster's elbow.
Vorster blocks a body shot from Arnold.
Vorster is looking for a takedown.
Arnold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vorster.
Vorster changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arnold fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vorster tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arnold fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arnold wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Arnold is looking to slow Vorster down with leg kicks.
Arnold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vorster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Arnold clinches up against the cage.
Arnold missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Arnold.
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Vorster controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arnold.
Vorster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arnold avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vorster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arnold is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vorster is looking to take this one to the mat.
Arnold lands a hook that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
Arnold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arnold can't find room to land a body shot as Vorster controls the action.
Arnold misses with a body punch.
Arnold lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arnold gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vorster. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arnold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arnold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arnold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vorster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vorster has Arnold pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arnold manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Arnold misses with a punch to the body.
Vorster tries a body shot but Arnold blocks it.
Vorster tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vorster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vorster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arnold smiles and moves away.
Vorster tries to clinch up but Arnold circles away and keeps his distance.
Arnold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vorster wants to counter with a clinch but Arnold pushes him away.
Arnold keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Arnold dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Vorster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arnold sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Arnold has closed the distance and engaged Vorster in a clinch.
Vorster has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Arnold after a bit of a struggle.
Vorster wants a takedown.
BJ Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.
Arnold is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Arnold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vorster is trying to drag Arnold to the mat but Arnold just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vorster tries for a takedown. No joy.
Arnold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vorster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vorster goes for a takedown attempt but Arnold pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vorster is breathing heavily.
Arnold misses with a head kick.
Arnold shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Arnold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vorster can do to turn this around?
Arnold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Vorster tries to clinch but Arnold moves out of range.
Arnold circles away from the clinch attempt
and Arnold counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Arnold clinches.
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Vorster controls his hands.
Arnold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arnold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vorster has Arnold pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arnold manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Arnold.
Arnold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arnold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arnold misses with a punch to the body.
Arnold gets underhooks to prevent Vorster's takedown attempt.
Vorster tries for a takedown but Arnold manages to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Arnold. #T2#
Vorster is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arnold is defending well.
Vorster avoids the elbow strike from Arnold, against the cage.
Vorster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Arnold prevents it.
Arnold pushes Vorster back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Arnold.
Arnold scores with a shoulder strike.
Vorster tries for a takedown but Arnold manages to get underhooks.
Vorster avoiding damage as Arnold throws knees to the body.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arnold lands with a right to the head.
Vorster tries for a takedown. No joy.
A left hand lands to the body for Arnold.
Arnold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vorster's elbow.
Vorster goes for a takedown attempt but Arnold pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vorster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arnold swivels and escapes.
Vorster fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Vorster misses with a takedown
and Arnold counters with an outside leg kick.
Vorster tries to clinch but Arnold moves away
and Arnold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arnold scores with a nice right hand.
BJ Arnold is winning the standup battle so far.
Vorster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vorster tries to clinch up
enabling Arnold to counter with a crisp jab.
Arnold sizes up Vorster with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vorster drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vorster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vorster moves in looking to clinch but Arnold pushes him off.
It looked like Arnold was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vorster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Arnold has closed the distance and engaged Vorster in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Arnold.
Arnold tries a body shot but Vorster blocks it. #T4#
Vorster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arnold is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vorster is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arnold is defending well.
Arnold tries to throw a body punch but Vorster avoids it by throwing Arnold back against the cage.
Arnold is working Vorster over against the cage.
Arnold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arnold lands with a light punch inside.
Arnold misses with a body punch.
Arnold digs a right hand underneath Vorster's ribcage. Vorster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Arnold can't find room to land a body shot as Vorster controls the action.
Arnold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vorster is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Arnold to keep the fight standing.
Arnold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Arnold.
Arnold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arnold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
Nice body punch from Arnold - that landed with a thud.
Arnold presses Vorster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Arnold dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Arnold scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Arnold does it's job there.
Vorster wants to clinch up but Arnold keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Vorster closes the distance and pushes Arnold back into the cage.
Arnold gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vorster.
Arnold tries to throw a body punch but Vorster avoids it by throwing Arnold back against the cage.
Arnold prevents the takedown attempt.
Arnold tries to land knees in the clinch but Vorster avoids the damage to the body.
Arnold cracks Vorster with a nice body shot.
Arnold lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold tries a body shot but Vorster blocks it.
Arnold lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vorster is trying to drag Arnold to the mat but Arnold just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
BJ Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.
Vorster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arnold can't find room to land a body shot as Vorster controls the action. #T1#
A short right from Arnold on the inside.
Arnold gets underhooks to prevent Vorster's takedown attempt.
Vorster takes a shot to the head.
Vorster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arnold pulls his leg out and moves away.
Arnold lands a nice shot that snaps Vorster's head back.
Vorster misses with a takedown attempt - Arnold sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vorster tries to clinch up but Arnold circles away and keeps his distance.
Arnold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arnold sets himself, and Vorster steps forward looking for the clinch! Arnold avoids it this time.
Arnold stuns Vorster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arnold lands a nice looking body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vorster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
BJ Arnold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Vorster tries to clinch
and Arnold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vorster shoots in looking for a takedown but Arnold manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vorster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arnold, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arnold swings for the body but Vorster moves out of range.
Arnold fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vorster.
Arnold cracks Vorster with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vorster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arnold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arnold appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Arnold cracks Vorster with a good jab.
Vorster has his takedown stuffed
and Arnold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arnold scores with a jab.
Arnold lands a nice looking body shot.
Arnold sizes up Vorster with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vorster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arnold paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arnold thumps Vorster with a low kick.
Vorster wants to clinch but Arnold slips to the side
and Arnold counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Vorster dives in for a single leg takedown but Arnold sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Arnold scores with a nice strike.
Arnold digs a good body shot into Vorster's ribs.
Vorster tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Arnold to counter with a crisp jab.
Arnold throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Arnold lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vorster will feel that in the morning.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arnold.
Vorster walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jandre Vorster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arnold works the jab nicely.
Arnold scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vorster has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Arnold ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab by Arnold.#T4#
Arnold lands a glancing blow to the side of Vorster's head.#CL2#
Vorster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arnold.
Arnold is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Arnold lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD2#
Vorster has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Arnold clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Vorster working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Arnold trying to control but not successfully.
Arnold rolls, trying to escape but Vorster keeps control of the position.
Arnold trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vorster has the hooks in. Arnold is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

And that's the end of the fight!
BJ Arnold showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arnold, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ Arnold!

Our winner, BJ Arnold, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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