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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Simon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reico Vanlaque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jordan Simon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reico Vanlaque!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Simon.
Nice shot lands for Simon.
Vanlaque moves out of range of the leg kick from Simon.
Good work by Vanlaque as he checks the leg kick.
A punch combination from Simon misses.
Simon throws a right and a left that Vanlaque avoids nicely.
Vanlaque steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simon.
Vanlaque throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Simon was covering up waiting for the punch and Vanlaque finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vanlaque 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.
Vanlaque drops back, looking for a kneebar! Simon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Simon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Simon!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanlaque sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanlaque wants to improve his position but Simon is controlling well.
Vanlaque actively working from the bottom here.
Vanlaque is staying active underneath Simon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vanlaque is trying to get back to full guard.
Simon slips a nice elbow through Vanlaque's hands, connecting with Vanlaque's forehead.
Vanlaque taking some punishment here, with Simon in his half guard.
Vanlaque is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Simon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Simon wants to control but Vanlaque is keeping him busy.
Simon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vanlaque!
Vanlaque is squirming around, avoiding Simon's attempts to control the action.
Simon controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanlaque is looking to improve his position but Simon isn't that keen on the idea.
Simon trying to control but Vanlaque is having none of it.
Vanlaque is trying desperately to improve position.
Vanlaque bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Vanlaque wants to pass the guard but Simon is keeping the position.
Vanlaque looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanlaque postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Simon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vanlaque, into his guard.
Simon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vanlaque looking for subs off his back but Simon has passed one foot through into half guard.
Vanlaque is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simon pulls his head out easily.
Vanlaque is in trouble now - Simon has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simon trying to control but Vanlaque is having none of it.
Simon content just to control the position here.
Vanlaque is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Simon dominated that round.
That's time! Simon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Simon moves in looking to clinch but Vanlaque pushes him off.
Vanlaque shoots in for a takedown but Simon shows good takedown defense.
Simon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Simon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Simon.
Simon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vanlaque was covering up waiting for the punch and Simon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vanlaque is looking for a triangle but Simon pushes his legs off easily.
Vanlaque is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vanlaque's guard.
Simon escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon digs a good hook to Vanlaque's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simon with a hook.
Simon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Simon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Simon feints and as Vanlaque raises his hands in defense, Simon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simon preventing the sweep.
Simon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vanlaque 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.
Simon looking to pass the guard.
Vanlaque has an active guard here but Simon has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Simon tries to control but Vanlaque wriggling away.
Simon is really struggling to control Vanlaque but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vanlaque tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simon content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanlaque tries to reverse the position but Simon maintains control.
Simon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vanlaque is looking to escape.
Vanlaque is in all sorts of trouble here.
Simon controlling his opponent.
Vanlaque really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vanlaque is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Simon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vanlaque is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simon controlling the position easily from mount.
Vanlaque is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Simon 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Simon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Simon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vanlaque swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vanlaque slips a jab from Simon.
Simon throws a solid leg kick but Vanlaque takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Simon.
Good shot there by Simon.
Simon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vanlaque is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vanlaque blocks a jab.
Simon leaves Vanlaque with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Simon lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanlaque doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simon counters with a nice uppercut.
Jordan Simon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reico Vanlaque.
Simon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jordan Simon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vanlaque moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simon moves in looking to clinch but Vanlaque pushes him off.
Vanlaque closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simon circles away.
Simon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vanlaque misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Simon to counter with a crisp jab.
Vanlaque shoots in for a takedown but Simon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vanlaque.
Vanlaque drops his hands momentarily and Simon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Simon misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vanlaque is defended easily by Simon.
Nice takedown defense from Simon. No joy for Vanlaque on that attempt.
Simon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vanlaque was covering up waiting for the punch and Simon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vanlaque working for a triangle but Simon defends it easily.
Simon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vanlaque throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vanlaque looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Simon passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon stands up and beckons Vanlaque to join him on the feet.
Jordan Simon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vanlaque gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simon counters with a nice uppercut.
Simon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vanlaque tries for a takedown but Simon circles away easily
and Simon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vanlaque misses with a takedown
and Simon counters with a nice uppercut.
Simon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vanlaque paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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.
Vanlaque gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vanlaque takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simon digs a good hook to Vanlaque's body.
Danga de danga de dang - Simon scores with a four punch combination!
Simon motions for Vanlaque to come forward. Simon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Simon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vanlaque backs up against the cage.
Simon stuffs the takedown.
Simon lands a nice shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vanlaque shoots and misses
and Simon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simon cracks Vanlaque with an open hand slap.
Vanlaque keeps the fight on the outside.
Vanlaque shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Reico Vanlaque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simon is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Simon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simon 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Simon!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
41% |
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