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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Laurent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Houston comes into the arena with Colour it in blaring out of the sound system. Laurent comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Megadeth - Symphony of Destruction kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Jordan Houston has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jordan Houston seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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156 lbs
25 - 12 - 1 |
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168 cm
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158 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jordan Houston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Laurent!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houston throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laurent swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laurent throws a hook to the side of Houston's head but Houston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Houston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Houston looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice sprawl there from Laurent as Houston shoots in.
Jordan Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Laurent as he checks the leg kick.
Houston jabs at Laurent's body.
Houston swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Laurent makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Houston throws the left hand but Laurent avoids the punch easily.
Laurent throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Houston on the side of the head.
Houston lands a head shot.
Houston misses with an uppercut. Laurent saw that one coming.
Laurent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Houston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Houston. Laurent does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laurent takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Houston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laurent.
Houston misses with a body shot.
Laurent scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laurent moves out of range as Houston strikes.
James Laurent is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laurent moves out of range of the body kick.
Houston lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Laurent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Houston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Houston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laurent throws the left hand but Houston avoids the punch easily.
Houston misses with a hook. Laurent ducked under it nicely.
Houston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Houston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Houston swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laurent.
Houston thows a body shot but no joy.
Laurent has Houston up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houston breaks the clinch.
Houston gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Houston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Laurent's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Laurent is trying to break the clinch but Houston is controlling him.
Houston keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Laurent's efforts to push away.
The referee is keeping an eye on Houston - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Houston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Houston looking for a takedown.
Houston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Houston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laurent sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Houston.
Houston fails in his attempt to clinch.
Houston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Houston throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laurent lands a nice hook to Houston's body. Houston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Houston lands with a kick to the ribs.
Houston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice shot by Houston.
Houston tries to close the distance and clinch but Laurent swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Houston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laurent throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Houston.
Laurent lands with a shot to the body.
Laurent avoids the head kick by Houston.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laurent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Houston.
Houston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Houston lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Houston dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Laurent takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laurent moves into the clinch successfully.
Houston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Houston lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laurent or not.
Laurent looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Houston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laurent's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Houston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Houston blocks a body shot from Laurent.
Houston lands a left hand.
Laurent is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Laurent breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laurent fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Houston manages to avoid it.
Laurent looks to land a combination but Houston avoids it well.
Laurent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laurent is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Houston rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston thumps Laurent with a low kick.
A big left from Laurent misses.
Houston tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Houston throws a combination that misses
and Laurent counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Houston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laurent lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Houston throws a looping overhand right but Laurent ducks down to avoid it.
Houston lands a front kick.
Laurent lands a slapping body shot.
Laurent tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Houston was well out of range. Poor timing from Laurent.
Laurent lands with a shot to the body.
Houston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Houston doesn't manage to clinch there - Laurent circles away.
Laurent circles away from the clinch attempt
and Laurent counters with a straight right hand.
Houston is looking to clinch but Laurent is avoiding it.
Houston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Houston with a jab.
Houston has Laurent up against the cage in a clinch.
Laurent is trying to force a seperation but Houston has the dominant position.
Houston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Houston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Houston tightens his grip and picks Laurent up, before dumping him to the ground. Laurent manages to land in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Houston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Houston looking to pass the guard.
Houston has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Laurent 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.
Houston trying to control the position from guard on top but Laurent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Houston passes Laurent's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Houston is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laurent defends it well.
Houston is pressing down on Laurent's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laurent is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Houston takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Houston stops Laurent from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Laurent can do anything to dispel that myth.
Laurent wants to control but Houston is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Houston lands a nice short elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Houston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Laurent wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Houston seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Houston dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice shot by Houston.
Houston throws a body punch but Laurent moves out of range.
Laurent keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice shot by Houston.
Houston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Houston looks to land a left hand but Laurent moved out of range nicely.
Houston wants to clinch up but Laurent keeps it at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Houston.
Laurent fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Houston manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Laurent finds it's target.
Houston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laurent throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Houston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston misses with a body shot.
Laurent connects with a good right hand that stumbles Houston. Houston circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Houston shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Laurent takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Houston.
Houston ducks under a wild hook from Laurent.
Houston swings for the body but Laurent moves out of range.
Laurent scores with a punch to the head.
Houston misses with a body kick.
Houston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Houston lands with a good body shot.
Houston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurent throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Houston moves out of range as Laurent strikes.
Houston lands a front kick.
Jordan Houston is winning the standup battle so far.
Houston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houston with a jab.
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laurent on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
James Laurent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laurent blocks a head kick by Houston.
Houston connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laurent throws a lazy uppercut
and Houston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Laurent on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jordan Houston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston cracks the inside of Laurent's front leg.
Houston drives through and clinches with Laurent against the cage.
Laurent tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Houston tries to land knees in the clinch but Laurent avoids the damage to the body.
Laurent wants to get back to striking at distance but Houston won't allow it.
Houston is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Laurent misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laurent breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laurent's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laurent.
Houston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laurent moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Houston looks to throw the jab but Laurent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Houston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laurent swivels and escapes.
Laurent throws a jab when Houston was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Houston.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Houston, right into the meat.
Houston misses with the combination.
Houston scores with a kick to the midsection.
Houston cracks Laurent with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Houston thumps Laurent with a low kick.
Houston chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Houston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Houston 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Houston!
Jordan Houston bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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hype
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