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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kokkoro Kirin (ranked 799 p4p, 652 weight class) and Vern Vurris (ranked 110 p4p, 91 weight class). Vern Vurris is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kokkoro Kirin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vern Vurris!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vurris fails with the takedown
and Kirin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vurris clinches up with Kirin and pushes him back against the cage.
Kirin wants to break free but Vurris has control.
Vurris tries to land knees in the clinch but Kirin avoids the damage to the body.
Kirin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirin manages to break the clinch.
Kirin avoids the body shot from Vurris.
Kirin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vurris throws a head kick that misses.
Kirin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirin swats away the attempt to clinch by Vurris.
It looked like Kirin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vurris tries to clinch but Kirin moves out of range.
Kirin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vurris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vurris tries to score with a low kick but Kirin moves his leg out of the way.
A punch combination from Vurris misses.
Kirin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kirin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vurris can pounce on him.
A combination from Vurris does no damage.
Kirin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vurris scores with a shot to the body.
Vurris takes a swing at Kirin's ribcage but misses.
Kokkoro Kirin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vurris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirin was well out of range. Poor timing from Vurris.
Kirin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kirin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Vurris.
Vurris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kirin counters with a three punch combo that has Vurris backing up. Vurris nods at Kirin to acknowledge the strikes.
Vurris clinches up against the cage.
Kirin wants to get back to striking at distance but Vurris won't allow it.
Kirin avoiding damage as Vurris throws knees to the body.
Kirin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vurris misses with a low kick.
It looked like Kirin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vurris connects with a solid leg kick.
Vurris throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vurris just misses with a punch to the body.
Vurris throws a leg kick which misses Kirin's front leg but catches the back leg as Kirin tries to avoid it.
Kirin moves out of range of the body kick.
Kirin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vurris.
Kirin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vurris throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A clash of legs there as Kirin blocks the low kick.
It looked like Kirin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vurris throws a push kick but Kirin slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirin checks a leg kick nicely.
Vurris lands a jab to the head.
Vurris misses with the combination.
It looked like Kirin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vurris with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vurris is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kirin rather than just go for the knockout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vurris is defended easily by Kirin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vern Vurris dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kirin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vurris misses the jab.
Vurris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Kirin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vurris fails to land the takedown.
Kirin is looking for a counter combo.
Vurris throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kirin counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris throws a low kick, looking for Kirin's leg but Kirin calmly moves out of range.
As Vurris looks to move away, Kirin throws a big counter combo but Vurris just gets out of the way.
Kirin checks a leg kick.
Kirin ducks under a wild hook from Vurris.
Kirin is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Vurris.
Vurris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kirin defends well and Vurris ends up having to push Kirin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vurris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vurris does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It looked like Kirin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kirin blocks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vurris.
Kirin checks a leg kick nicely.
Vurris with a nice calf kick.
Vurris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vurris looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirin is just out of range.
It looked like Kirin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vurris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vurris throws a series of punches but Kirin moves out of range.
Vurris misses with a head kick.
Vurris has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Vurris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vurris.
Vurris drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kirin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vurris has Kirin pressed against the cage, preventing Kirin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vurris missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vurris wants to take the fight to the mat but Kirin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kokkoro Kirin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vern Vurris.
Vurris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kirin's efforts to push away.
Vurris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vurris pushes off an throws an elbow but Kirin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vurris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kirin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vurris missing with knees to the body.
Vurris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kirin.
Vurris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kirin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vurris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kirin's efforts to push away.
Vurris missing with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vurris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kirin avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vern Vurris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kirin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vurris.
Vurris dives in for a single leg takedown but Kirin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Kirin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vern Vurris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vurris tries to land a body kick
and Kirin counters with a left and a right that stings Vurris.
Vurris wants to clinch.
Kirin is looking for a counter combo.
Vurris misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris swings for the body but Kirin moves out of range.
Vurris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kirin throws a big counter combination but Vurris scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Good leg kick by Vurris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vurris tries to close the distance and clinch but Kirin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vurris tries to clinch but Kirin moves out of range.
Vurris throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kirin counters with a one-two to the body.
Vurris wants to land a leg kick but Kirin is out of range.
Vern Vurris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vurris throws a wild body kick that Kirin sees coming a mile off.
Kirin moves out of range of the strikes.
Kirin avoids a kick to the body.
Kirin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vurris wants to slow Kirin down by chopping away at his legs.
Kokkoro Kirin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vern Vurris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirin blocks a leg kick.
Kirin swats away the attempt to clinch by Vurris.
Kirin is looking for a counter combo.
Vurris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kirin is looking for a counter combo.
Vurris pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kirin is out of range and Vurris settles back down.
Kirin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vurris. Kirin shrugs it off though.
Vurris does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vurris goes for a double leg but Kirin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kirin continues to drive forward.
Kokkoro Kirin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vern Vurris.
Vurris throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kirin throws a big counter combination but Vurris scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vurris looks to land a body kick but Kirin moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirin blocks the body kick.
Kirin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vurris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kirin swivels and escapes.
Vurris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vurris. Kirin does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Vurris looks to move away, Kirin throws a big counter combo but Vurris just gets out of the way.
Vurris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kirin defends well and Vurris ends up having to push Kirin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vurris throws a head kick that misses.
Kirin is looking for a counter combo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vurris.
Kirin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vurris throws out a leg kick but Kirin moves out of range and Vurris only half commits.
Some bone on bone action there as Kirin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kirin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vurris with the inside leg kick.
Vurris throws a leg kick but Kirin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vurris throws a head kick that misses.
Kirin throws a big counter combination but Vurris scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vurris shoots for a double leg takedown but Kirin sprawls well. He's pushed Vurris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vurris throws a low kick, looking for Kirin's leg but Kirin calmly moves out of range.
Kirin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vurris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirin moves away.
It looked like Kirin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kirin moves out of range of the body kick from Vurris.
As Vurris looks to move away, Kirin throws a big counter combo but Vurris just gets out of the way.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vurris. Kirin does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Vurris looks to move away, Kirin throws a big counter combo but Vurris just gets out of the way.
Vurris misses with a few strikes there.
Kirin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vern Vurris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vurris 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vern Vurris!
An out of breath Vern Vurris thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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