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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Project Ghetto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jaffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaffer has chosen DubRaider- Starry Eyes as his entrance music. The key to victory for Project Ghetto has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Project Ghetto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Jaffer!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghetto throws a body punch but Jaffer moves out of range.
Ghetto closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Jaffer.
Ghetto blocks an uppercut.
Ghetto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jaffer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaffer.
Ghetto struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaffer controls his hands.
Ghetto misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaffer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ghetto wants a takedown.
Ghetto lands a body shot.
Jaffer can't get the takedown.
Ghetto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jaffer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jaffer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ghetto pushes Jaffer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghetto digs a right hand into Jaffer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jaffer's gas tank.
Ghetto is leaning against Jaffer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jaffer misses with some punches.
Jaffer takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaffer is trying to maintain a safe position but Ghetto gets an underhook and turns Jaffer into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ghetto.
Jaffer misses with some punches.
Ghetto is trying to stall.
Ghetto wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Project Ghetto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaffer has a couple of punches blocked by Ghetto.
A short right from Ghetto on the inside.
Jaffer blocks a body shot from Ghetto.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ghetto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaffer tries to work over Ghetto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ghetto blocking some punches.
Ghetto scores a nice knee to the body.
Ghetto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jaffer.
Ghetto lands a left hand.
Jaffer misses with some punches.
Ghetto jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ghetto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Ghetto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jaffer.
Ghetto lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jaffer!
Ghetto is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jaffer has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jaffer!
Ghetto has an active guard here but Jaffer has managed to pass into half guard.
Ghetto wants to improve his position but Jaffer is controlling well.
Ghetto wants to control but Jaffer is keeping busy.
Ghetto wants to get back to full guard.
Jaffer is trying to work for a kimura but Ghetto is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghetto is looking for a sweep. Jaffer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jaffer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ghetto defending well though.
Jaffer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jaffer is thwarting Ghetto's attempts to control the position.
Ghetto is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ghetto wants to get back to full guard.
Ghetto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ghetto won't allow Jaffer to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghetto has hold of Jaffer's hands but Jaffer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jaffer misses with a head shot. Ghetto uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jaffer trying to control but Ghetto is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghetto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jaffer.
Ghetto is trying to keep Jaffer in close.
Ghetto has an active guard here but Jaffer has managed to pass into half guard.
Ghetto is trying to get back to full guard.
Jaffer trying to control the action but Ghetto is working from the bottom.
Jaffer trying to control the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ghetto is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project Ghetto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jaffer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ghetto sprawls well. Ghetto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jaffer gets slowly back to his feet.
Ghetto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jaffer sprawls well. Jaffer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ghetto gets slowly back to his feet.
Ghetto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jaffer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ghetto wants to slow Jaffer down by chopping away at his legs.
A left lands for Jaffer.
Nice shot by Jaffer.
James Jaffer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaffer misses with a wild body shot.
Ghetto keeps Jaffer at a distance using the push kick.
Jaffer lands a really nice looking cross but Ghetto seems unphased.
Jaffer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jaffer lands a right hook to the body.
A lazy left from Jaffer finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghetto misses with a body kick.
Ghetto shoots in for a takedown but Jaffer shows good takedown defense.
Jaffer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ghetto avoids it really well and circles away.
Ghetto wants to clinch up but Jaffer keeps it at a distance.
Jaffer keeps the fight on the outside.
Ghetto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jaffer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jaffer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jaffer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jaffer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ghetto.
Ghetto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ghetto connects with a body shot.
Ghetto fails with the takedown
and Jaffer counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Project Ghetto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some bone on bone action there as Jaffer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Ghetto misses.
Jaffer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jaffer throws an overhand right that lands on Ghetto's shoulder, as Ghetto tries to avoid the shot.
Jaffer avoids the head kick by Ghetto.
Jaffer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghetto is looking to reverse the position.
Ghetto wants to control but Jaffer postures up.
Ghetto sneaks back into half guard.
Jaffer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ghetto's head.
Ghetto actively working from the bottom here.
Jaffer throwing shots but Ghetto is blocking nicely.
Ghetto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jaffer winds up and cracks Ghetto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jaffer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ghetto's head.
Jaffer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ghetto is looking for a sweep. Jaffer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaffer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ghetto gets back to full guard.
Ghetto 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.
Jaffer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ghetto keeping moving, preventing Jaffer from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghetto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ghetto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jaffer wants to control from the top but Ghetto keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghetto controlling Jaffer's posture.
Ghetto keeping full guard, as Jaffer tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Project Ghetto will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ghetto staying out of range there.
Ghetto is looking to land body kicks.
Jaffer misses the shot to the body.
Jaffer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaffer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ghetto was covering up waiting for the punch and Jaffer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jaffer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jaffer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
James Jaffer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jaffer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ghetto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jaffer defends it easily.
Ghetto is looking for a triangle but Jaffer pushes his legs off easily.
Jaffer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaffer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ghetto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jaffer's guard.
Jaffer working a defensive guard here.
Ghetto seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ghetto trying to control but Jaffer is working from the bottom.
Jaffer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jaffer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jaffer drops an elbow to the side of Ghetto's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer wants to pass to mount but Ghetto is defending the position.
Ghetto trying to control from the bottom.
Jaffer wants to take a breather but Ghetto is having none of it.
Jaffer thows a huge punch but Ghetto dodges it nicely.
Ghetto is trying to get back to full guard.
Ghetto manages to get to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghetto lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jaffer!
Ghetto wants to control the pace but Jaffer is squirming around nicely.
Ghetto controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jaffer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ghetto wants to control the pace but Jaffer is squirming around nicely.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ghetto prevents Jaffer from getting the reversal.
Ghetto wants to control the pace but Jaffer is squirming around nicely.
Jaffer tries to lock up and control but Ghetto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghetto looking for a guillotine from mount but Jaffer is having none of it.
Ghetto working for a guillotine from mount but Jaffer is in no mood to give up.
Ghetto working for a guillotine from mount but Jaffer is in no mood to give up.
Jaffer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ghetto goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jaffer turns into him and now he's in Ghetto's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghetto pushes Jaffer off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Project Ghetto.
Well Ghetto 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Project Ghetto!
A victorious Project Ghetto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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