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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Virgil Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake VanVactor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beck comes to the cage accompanied by Cell Therapy by Goodie Mob. VanVactor has chosen Like a Pimp by David Banner as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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182 lbs
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183 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Virgil Beck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake VanVactor!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VanVactor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beck avoids it really well and circles away.
Beck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beck throws a hook but VanVactor blocks it.
VanVactor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beck sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten VanVactor somewhat.
Beck misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beck throws a series of punches but VanVactor avoids them all with ease.
Beck clinches up with VanVactor and pushes him back against the cage.
VanVactor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Beck prevents it.
Virgil Beck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake VanVactor.
Still in the clinch, Beck scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beck lands a nice uppercut.
Beck throws a punch but it's blocked by VanVactor.
Beck misses with the head strike.
Beck breaks from the clinch.
Beck scores with a three punch combo!
VanVactor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beck lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beck.
VanVactor throws a hook to the side of Beck's head but Beck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Beck, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beck tries to score with a low kick but VanVactor moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beck misses with a leg kick.
Beck gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows VanVactor to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Beck keeping moving, preventing VanVactor from controlling successfully.
Beck pulls VanVactor in close to his closed guard and prevents VanVactor from doing any damage or advancing position.
VanVactor trying to control the position from guard on top but Beck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beck is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
VanVactor trying to control the position from guard on top but Beck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Beck gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beck lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beck manages to break the clinch.
VanVactor takes one to the chin there.
Beck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but VanVactor manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by VanVactor.
VanVactor misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beck tried to score with a low kick but VanVactor checks it.
Beck misses with the combination.
Beck is looking to clinch.
VanVactor fails with the takedown.
Beck slaps away a takedown attempt from VanVactor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
VanVactor fails with the takedown.
VanVactor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beck tries to avoid it but VanVactor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beck to the ground. Beck escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Beck dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
VanVactor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from VanVactor there as he acknowledges the shot.
VanVactor looks for a takedown but Beck sprawls well.
Beck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Virgil Beck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
VanVactor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
VanVactor throws a leg kick but Beck sees it coming and moves out of range.
VanVactor misses with a takedown attempt - Beck sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Virgil Beck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake VanVactor.
Beck clinches up with VanVactor and pushes him back against the cage.
Beck lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beck pushes VanVactor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beck lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beck misses with some punches.
VanVactor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
VanVactor wants to break free but Beck has control.
VanVactor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
VanVactor tries to circle away but Beck has him pinned against the cage.
Beck misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Beck.
Beck misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Beck.
Beck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but VanVactor manages to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right handed body shot lands from Beck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Beck.
Beck manages to break the clinch.
VanVactor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beck leaves VanVactor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
VanVactor is breathing heavily.
Beck tries to close the distance and clinch but VanVactor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beck connects with a single shot there.
VanVactor tries to close the distance and clinch but Beck swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
VanVactor shoots in but no luck this time.
Beck looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Beck misses.
Beck throws a jab when VanVactor was well out of range.
Beck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
VanVactor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Beck is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
VanVactor is trying to control. Beck wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Beck regains full guard. Nicely done.
Beck wants to stand but VanVactor is controlling the position.
VanVactor wants to control from the top but Beck keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beck is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst VanVactor is controlling him.
Beck seems keen to control VanVactor's posture.
Beck can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as VanVactor controls the pace.
VanVactor trying to control the position from guard on top but Beck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
VanVactor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Beck is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Beck lands a shot to the body.
Beck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Beck dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.
VanVactor slips a jab from Beck.
VanVactor shoots in looking for a takedown. Beck tries to sprawl out of it but VanVactor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Beck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
VanVactor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beck defends it nicely.
Beck misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beck stuffs the takedown attempt from VanVactor. VanVactor gets slowly back to his feet.
Virgil Beck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake VanVactor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Beck misses.
Beck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
VanVactor shoots in for a double leg but Beck sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
VanVactor punishes Beck's body with a nice straight punch.
Beck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beck 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.
A punch combination from Beck misses.
VanVactor clinches up with Beck and pushes him back against the cage.
Beck misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beck tries to clinch but VanVactor moves out of range.
Beck displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from VanVactor.
VanVactor avoids a punch combination nicely.
VanVactor fails with a takedown attempt.
Virgil Beck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
VanVactor misses with a body shot.
Beck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Beck holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Beck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Beck scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beck.
Beck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beck misses with some punches.
VanVactor tries to score a body lock takedown but Beck shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
VanVactor looking for a takedown.
VanVactor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right handed body shot lands from Beck.
Beck lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Beck.
A head punch blocked on the inside by VanVactor.
Nice body punch from Beck.
Beck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor wants a takedown.
Beck lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Beck.
Beck pushes VanVactor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beck scores with a hook to the body.
Beck digs a right hand into VanVactor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on VanVactor's gas tank.
Beck pushes VanVactor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Beck.
Jake VanVactor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice right hand lands inside from Beck.
VanVactor takes a shot to the head.
Beck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Beck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Beck presses VanVactor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Beck gets through VanVactor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beck lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down VanVactor.
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!
Still in the clinch, Beck scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virgil Beck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beck, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Virgil Beck!
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