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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Rojer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Translucent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class 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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Rojer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Translucent!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Translucent sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A good leg kick by Translucent.
Translucent lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Ray Rojer has been cut.
Translucent throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rojer throws a nice looking combination but Translucent bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Translucent scoring well with a low kick there.
Translucent connects with a nice looking jab.
Rojer tries to clinch but Translucent moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rojer tries to clinch there but Translucent circles away.
Rojer throws a wild body kick that Translucent sees coming a mile off.
Rojer lands a nice looking body shot.
Rojer wants to clinch
and Translucent counters with a thumping low kick.
Rojer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Translucent manages to avoid it.
Translucent lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rojer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Translucent tries to clinch but Rojer is having none of it.
Rojer tries to clinch there but Translucent circles away.
Rojer looks to score with a jab to the body but Translucent is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Translucent misses with a looping right.
Translucent defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rojer.
Rojer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Translucent counters with a big head kick but Rojer shrugs it off.
Rojer swings for the body but Translucent moves out of range.
Rojer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Rojer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Translucent tries a head kick but it misses.
Rojer throws out a loose jab but Translucent uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojer tries to clinch up
and Translucent counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Translucent lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rojer doesn't seem phased though.
Translucent moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rojer fails with a takedown attempt.
Rojer throws a sloppy head kick and Translucent moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Translucent. No joy for Rojer on that attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Translucent blocks a head kick by Rojer.
Translucent misses with a looping left.
Translucent swats away the attempt to clinch by Rojer.
Rojer shoots in for a double leg but Translucent sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rojer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rojer wants to clinch
and Translucent counters with a good, hard body kick but Rojer shrugs it off.
Rojer is looking to clinch but Translucent is avoiding it.
Rojer gets caught flat footed, as Translucent shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Translucent has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rojer is proving hard to escape from.
Translucent stops Rojer from standing up.
Translucent loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rojer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Translucent looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Translucent throwing strikes but missing.
Translucent missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Translucent stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rojer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Translucent trying to move into half guard but instead Rojer has managed to sweep!
Rojer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Translucent wants to sweep here but Rojer controlling him for the moment.
Translucent keeping moving, preventing Rojer from controlling successfully.
Translucent wants to stand up but Rojer is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Translucent is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Translucent working for a triangle but Rojer defends it easily.
Translucent working for a triangle but Rojer defends it easily.
Rojer wants to control from the top but Translucent keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rojer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Translucent works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Translucent dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Rojer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Translucent fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rojer, pushing him back against the cage.
Translucent gets through Rojer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Translucent misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Translucent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rojer jumps guard but Translucent stands there with Rojer around his waist. Rojer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Translucent throws a head punch that misses.
Rojer trying to control the position but instead, Translucent has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rojer into the cage.
Rojer successfully pulls guard.
Translucent trying to move into half guard but instead Rojer has managed to sweep!
Translucent is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rojer is aware though and is defending well.
Rojer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Translucent wants to stand and escape but Rojer is having none of it.
Translucent keeping full guard, as Rojer tries to pass.
Mr Translucent has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Translucent pushes Rojer off and gets back to his feet.
Rojer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Translucent fails to land with a series of punches.
Translucent slaps away a takedown attempt from Rojer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Rojer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rojer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Translucent tries to avoid it but Rojer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Translucent to the ground. Translucent escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ray Rojer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rojer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Translucent counters with a leg kick.
Mr Translucent seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Translucent fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rojer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Translucent. That one must have hurt.
Ray Rojer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rojer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Translucent sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rojer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Translucent.
Translucent throws a nice head kick!
Rojer blocks a head kick by Translucent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Translucent throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Translucent throws a shot to the body.
Translucent clobbers Rojer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Translucent tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Translucent dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rojer. That did some damage!
Rojer pushes Translucent up against the cage in a clinch.
Translucent controlling the action here for a moment.
Translucent lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Translucent.
Translucent tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rojer trying to control the position but instead, Translucent has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rojer into the cage.
Translucent lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Translucent throws a punch but it's blocked by Rojer.
Translucent working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Translucent throws a head punch that misses.
Rojer tries to pull guard but Translucent won't allow it.
Translucent struggles to land a body shot inside as Rojer controls his hands.
Rojer fails to pull guard.
Translucent misses with a short punch on the inside.
Translucent scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Translucent has Rojer pressed against the cage, preventing Rojer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Translucent throws a punch but it's blocked by Rojer.
Rojer jumps guard but Translucent stands there with Rojer around his waist. Rojer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Translucent pushes Rojer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Translucent dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Translucent misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Rojer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Translucent cracks Rojer with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Translucent has a couple of punches blocked by Rojer.
Rojer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Translucent working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Translucent throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rojer blocks it with crossed arms.
Mr Translucent seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Translucent.
Rojer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rojer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rojer blocking some punches.
Rojer blocks an uppercut.
Translucent misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Translucent scores with a knee to the head.
Translucent misses with the head strike.
Translucent connects with a knee to the head.
Translucent on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Translucent showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ray Rojer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Translucent thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rojer has closed the distance and engaged Translucent in a clinch.
Translucent lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Translucent misses with a hook from the clinch.
Translucent has a couple of punches blocked by Rojer.
Translucent working aggressively here.
Translucent swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Translucent tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Translucent using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rojer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rojer jumps guard.
Translucent wants to control from the top but Rojer keeps moving.
Rojer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Translucent is one step ahead there.
Translucent with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Translucent throws an elbow that misses. Rojer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Translucent's guard. Nice move by Rojer!
Rojer passes into half guard.
Translucent wants to get back to full guard but Rojer has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Translucent is looking to regain half guard here but Rojer keeps moving and retains side control.
Translucent is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Translucent tries to roll over but Rojer keeps him under control.
Translucent is not content to let Rojer control the position.
Translucent regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojer tries to free his leg and advance position but Translucent is retaining full guard.
Translucent is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rojer defends well.
Translucent looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojer trying to control the position from guard on top but Translucent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rojer stopping the sweep attempt from Translucent.
Translucent looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rojer passes into side control.
Translucent wants to control but Rojer postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Translucent keeps working.
Translucent is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rojer moves nicely into side control.
Rojer trying to control the position but Translucent is working away.
Translucent is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Translucent sneaks out the side door and pushes Rojer away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Rojer tries to clinch up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Translucent - that will leave a mark!
Translucent lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Translucent counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rojer throws a series of punches but Translucent moves out of range.
Rojer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rojer misses with an uppercut.
Translucent scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Translucent scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Translucent.
Translucent lands a high kick!
Translucent fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rojer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ray Rojer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Translucent explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rojer drops his hands momentarily and Translucent takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Translucent gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Translucent.
Translucent lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Translucent comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Translucent 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Translucent!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mr Translucent waved his t-shirt featuring GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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