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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Porter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgar VanHoover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamal Porter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edgar VanHoover!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VanHoover scores a takedown into full mount!
Porter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Porter taking shots to the head.
Porter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
VanHoover scoring with strikes but Porter is staying in there.
Porter is desperately trying to improve his position but VanHoover has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
VanHoover scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porter taking shots to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Porter is desperately trying to improve his position but VanHoover has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! VanHoover connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Porter manages to regain half guard. Good work.
VanHoover slips a nice elbow through Porter's hands, connecting with Porter's forehead.
VanHoover trying to control from half guard but Porter is working away.
VanHoover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as VanHoover accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
VanHoover lands a couple of digs.
Porter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
VanHoover advances to half guard.
VanHoover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
VanHoover landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Porter gets full guard.
Porter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Porter is breathing heavily.
VanHoover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Porter's head.
Porter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
VanHoover postures up and lands a big shot to Porter's brow.
VanHoover scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Porter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
VanHoover is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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!
VanHoover working some strikes from top position.
VanHoover working some strikes from top position.
VanHoover preventing the sweep.
VanHoover scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
VanHoover landing with the ground and pound.
VanHoover working some strikes from top position.
VanHoover content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
VanHoover with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
VanHoover wants to control from the top but Porter keeps moving.
VanHoover lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanHoover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Porter's head.
Porter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and VanHoover defends well.
VanHoover stays in close to Porter's body and controls the position.
VanHoover keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Porter's head.
Porter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
VanHoover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Porter has momentary wrist control but VanHoover slips an elbow through the middle.
VanHoover scoring with punches to the head and body.
Porter looking for a sweep. Not yet Porter, not yet.
VanHoover lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Porter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. VanHoover is aware though and is defending well.
VanHoover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanHoover connects with a couple of short punches.
VanHoover is in close to Porter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
VanHoover must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
VanHoover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
VanHoover distracts Porter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
VanHoover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
VanHoover postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
VanHoover content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Porter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. VanHoover doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. VanHoover manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
VanHoover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
VanHoover distracts Porter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Porter keeping moving, preventing VanHoover from controlling successfully.
VanHoover really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Porter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Porter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
VanHoover connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar VanHoover dominated that round.
That's time! Porter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
VanHoover fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Porter sprawls well initially but VanHoover persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
VanHoover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Porter looking for submissions off his back.
VanHoover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Porter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but VanHoover scores with a couple of nice shots.
Porter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but VanHoover scores with a couple of nice shots.
VanHoover content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Porter wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. VanHoover lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
VanHoover lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porter is staying active underneath VanHoover, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Porter punching from the bottom.
VanHoover with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
VanHoover winds up and cracks Porter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Porter has hold of VanHoover's hands but VanHoover slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
VanHoover working over Porter with some ground and pound. Porter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Porter works his way to full guard. Good work.
VanHoover distracts Porter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Porter looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! VanHoover has picked Porter up and slammed him! Porter can't keep hold of the triangle and VanHoover manages to pass to side control!
Edgar VanHoover has got the better of the ground game so far.
VanHoover trying to control the position but Porter is working away.
Porter takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
VanHoover cracks Porter with a big right hand but Porter just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
VanHoover lands a few punches from side control.
VanHoover in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Porter is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanHoover is working Porter over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Porter is looking to regain half guard here but VanHoover keeps moving and retains side control.
VanHoover lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Porter down.
Porter is rocked!
VanHoover works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Oh Porter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
VanHoover lands a nice forearm strike.
VanHoover scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Porter to see if he's OK.
Porter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
VanHoover landing a few strikes.
VanHoover lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Porter seems to have got his legs back now.
Porter is working to avoid the ground and pound but VanHoover connects with a decent elbow.
Porter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
VanHoover lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanHoover working the ground and pound from side control.
VanHoover working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Porter is working to avoid the ground and pound but VanHoover connects with a decent elbow.
VanHoover lands some shots froms side control.
Porter is looking to regain half guard here but VanHoover keeps moving and retains side control.
VanHoover lands a decent elbow from side control.
Porter takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
VanHoover scoring with punches from side control.
Porter on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
VanHoover lands a decent elbow from side control.
VanHoover wants to control but Porter is keeping him busy.
VanHoover is working Porter over with some ground and pound from side control.
VanHoover happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanHoover scores with a couple of short elbows.
Porter tries to buck VanHoover off but VanHoover is having none of it.
VanHoover trying to control the position but Porter is working away.
Porter manages to get back to half guard.
VanHoover wants to control but Porter is keeping him busy.
VanHoover might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Porter kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Porter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but VanHoover scores with a couple of nice shots.
VanHoover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Porter is looking for a sweep. VanHoover is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Porter is staying active underneath VanHoover, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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. VanHoover connects with a nice short shot to Porter's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
VanHoover prevents Porter from improving his position.
Porter taking some punishment here, with VanHoover in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar VanHoover 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. 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.
VanHoover is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Porter's half guard.
Porter wants to improve his position but VanHoover is controlling well.
Porter taking some punishment here, with VanHoover in his half guard.
Porter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from VanHoover.
Porter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
VanHoover wants to control but Porter is keeping him busy.
Porter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Porter has momentary wrist control but VanHoover slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Porter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. VanHoover is aware though and is defending well.
VanHoover is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Porter keeping moving, preventing VanHoover from controlling successfully.
VanHoover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Porter's head.
VanHoover working some strikes from top position.
VanHoover is in close to Porter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
VanHoover scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Porter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. VanHoover defends it easily.
VanHoover postures up and lands a big shot to Porter's brow.
Porter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and VanHoover defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells VanHoover's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
VanHoover postures up and lands a big shot to Porter's brow.
VanHoover postures up and lands a big shot to Porter's brow.
VanHoover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
VanHoover chips away with some ground and pound.
VanHoover scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
VanHoover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Porter's head.
Porter is looking for a triangle but VanHoover pushes his legs off easily.
VanHoover preventing the sweep.
VanHoover landing with the ground and pound.
VanHoover is in close to Porter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Porter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and VanHoover defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanHoover content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
VanHoover is working Porter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Porter has momentary wrist control but VanHoover slips an elbow through the middle.
VanHoover lands a couple of digs.
Porter looking for a sweep. Not yet Porter, not yet.
VanHoover scoring with some ground and pound.
VanHoover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
VanHoover wants to control from the top but Porter keeps moving.
VanHoover scoring with some ground and pound.
Porter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. VanHoover gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Porter wants to sweep here but VanHoover controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanHoover landing some decent shots from guard.
VanHoover is in close to Porter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
VanHoover postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
VanHoover won't allow Porter to sweep him here.
VanHoover landing with the ground and pound.
VanHoover scoring with punches to the head and body.
VanHoover scoring with some ground and pound.
VanHoover trying to control the position from guard on top but Porter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
VanHoover landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
VanHoover is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jamal Porter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edgar VanHoover is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
VanHoover showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgar VanHoover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well VanHoover 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgar VanHoover!
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