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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lolly Pop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rutledge Vanderhorst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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203 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lolly Pop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rutledge Vanderhorst!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanderhorst darts in and clinches Pop up against the cage.
Vanderhorst lands a shot to the body.
Vanderhorst lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Vanderhorst - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Vanderhorst fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Vanderhorst fails to land.
Vanderhorst lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vanderhorst is leaning against Pop and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Vanderhorst.
Vanderhorst lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vanderhorst misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vanderhorst has a couple of punches blocked by Pop.
Vanderhorst is working Pop over against the cage.
Pop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vanderhorst fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vanderhorst is working Pop over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Vanderhorst as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderhorst can't find room to land a body shot as Pop controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Vanderhorst fails to land.
Nice body punch from Vanderhorst - that landed with a thud.
Vanderhorst has Pop pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pop manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vanderhorst scores with a hook to the body.
Vanderhorst tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vanderhorst tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vanderhorst lands a body punch.
Pop is breathing heavily.
Pop is trying to drag Vanderhorst to the mat but Vanderhorst just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vanderhorst misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vanderhorst lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Vanderhorst.
Vanderhorst digs a right hand underneath Pop's ribcage. Pop let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Vanderhorst.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vanderhorst misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vanderhorst is working Pop over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pop.
Vanderhorst lands with a light punch inside.
Vanderhorst misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Vanderhorst.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanderhorst tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pop's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Vanderhorst scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vanderhorst lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vanderhorst struggles to land a body shot inside as Pop controls his hands.
Vanderhorst lands with a left to the head.
Pop blocking some punches.
Pop misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderhorst blocking some punches.
Vanderhorst pushes Pop back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Vanderhorst.
Vanderhorst lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vanderhorst lands with a left to the head.
Pop tries to stall but Vanderhorst uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vanderhorst throws a punch but it's blocked by Pop.
Vanderhorst lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vanderhorst works on Pop's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Vanderhorst.
Vanderhorst presses Pop against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vanderhorst misses with the head strike.
Pop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vanderhorst lands a body punch.
Vanderhorst lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pop backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanderhorst lands with a right to the head.
Vanderhorst makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vanderhorst lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Vanderhorst scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vanderhorst misses with some punches.
Pop is looking to control Vanderhorst's arms but Vanderhorst gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pop has his back to the cage.
Vanderhorst tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vanderhorst misses with a punch on the inside.
Vanderhorst scores with a shot to the side of Pop's head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vanderhorst misses with a shot to the kidneys.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short body shot lands from Vanderhorst as the two fighters clinch.
Pop tries to break the clinch but Vanderhorst is controlling the position.
Vanderhorst tries to throw a body punch but Pop avoids it by throwing Vanderhorst back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rutledge Vanderhorst dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vanderhorst will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pop misses with a low kick.
Pop lands a really nice looking cross but Vanderhorst seems unphased.
Vanderhorst rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rutledge Vanderhorst is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pop listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pop blocks the body kick.
Pop throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vanderhorst finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Pop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pop throws a low kick but Vanderhorst moves out of range easily.
Vanderhorst attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pop stuffs the takedown attempt from Vanderhorst. Vanderhorst gets slowly back to his feet.
Vanderhorst uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pop.
Vanderhorst looks to land a combination. Pop sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Lolly Pop has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderhorst uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pop.
Pop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vanderhorst.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pop swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vanderhorst steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pop.
A low kick from Pop is predictable there
and Vanderhorst counters with a head kick. That will keep Pop thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pop blocks a leg kick.
Pop throws a hook but Vanderhorst avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Vanderhorst misses.
Vanderhorst connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pop's hands.
Pop lands a glancing blow to the side of Vanderhorst's head.
Pop throws a lazy right hand but Vanderhorst sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pop throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vanderhorst counters with a left to the body.
Lolly Pop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pop throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pop misses with a low kick as Vanderhorst jumps back.
Pop blocks a head kick by Vanderhorst.
Vanderhorst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pop manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Vanderhorst.
A low kick from Pop is predictable there
and Vanderhorst counters with a nice body kick.
Vanderhorst throws a head kick that misses.
Vanderhorst connects with a solid leg kick.
Vanderhorst shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pop's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pop 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.
Vanderhorst is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pop had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vanderhorst defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderhorst makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vanderhorst is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pop looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vanderhorst distracts Pop with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vanderhorst throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pop looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vanderhorst loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pop working a defensive guard here.
Vanderhorst throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vanderhorst postures up in Pop's guard and throws a big left but Pop blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vanderhorst's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanderhorst throwing strikes from guard but Pop blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vanderhorst landing some decent shots from guard.
Pop looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vanderhorst is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rutledge Vanderhorst showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lolly Pop's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jab from Pop.
Vanderhorst takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pop takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pop throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pop thows a leg kick but Vanderhorst checks it
and Vanderhorst counters with a left to the body.
Vanderhorst lands a nice hook to Pop's body. Pop takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vanderhorst blocks a jab.
Vanderhorst misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vanderhorst misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Pop.
Vanderhorst throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pop misses with a takedown attempt
and Vanderhorst counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pop misses with a leg kick
and Vanderhorst makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pop really felt that one!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vanderhorst gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pop shoots in for a takedown but Vanderhorst shows good takedown defense.
Vanderhorst lands a lovely overhand right.
Pop misses the jab.
Pop thuds his shin into the meat of Vanderhorst's side.
Pop tries to score with a low kick but Vanderhorst moves his leg out of the way.
Pop tries a head kick but it misses.
Vanderhorst smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vanderhorst turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Pop.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vanderhorst checks a leg kick.
Pop cracks the inside of Vanderhorst's front leg.
Rutledge Vanderhorst seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderhorst misses the body punch
and Pop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pop throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vanderhorst holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pop goes for a takedown attempt but Vanderhorst pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lolly Pop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy body kick from Pop
and Vanderhorst counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pop's knee momentarily.
Vanderhorst moves away from the strike by Pop.
Pop misses with a low kick as Vanderhorst jumps back.
Pop gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vanderhorst counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vanderhorst is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pop rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pop. That's going to slow Vanderhorst down.
Pop fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vanderhorst is out of range.
Pop lands a front kick.
A low kick from Pop misses
and Vanderhorst counters with a right hand to the body.
Vanderhorst shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Vanderhorst was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pop taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderhorst with a couple of short strikes.
Vanderhorst landing strikes from the mount.
Pop can't escape the position.
Vanderhorst with good strikes from the mount here!
Rutledge Vanderhorst is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pop tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pop is working hard here to advance position.
Pop is squirming around, avoiding Vanderhorst's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanderhorst breaks from Pop's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vanderhorst cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vanderhorst with shots to the head and body - Pop looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pop is in a horrible position here. Vanderhorst smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanderhorst content just to control the position here.
Lolly Pop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rutledge Vanderhorst comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vanderhorst 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 George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rutledge Vanderhorst!
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FIGHT
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