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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenshi Zuko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake VanVactor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zuko comes to the cage accompanied by Wu Tang- Hellz Wind Staff. VanVactor is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Like a Pimp by David Banner. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 lbs
15 - 12 - 1 |
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183 lbs
18 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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ADCC Champion
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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
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kenshi Zuko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake VanVactor!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VanVactor throws a right hand that misses
and Zuko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zuko lands with a nice body punch.
Zuko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zuko feints and as VanVactor raises his hands in defense, Zuko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zuko trying to control but VanVactor is working from the bottom.
Zuko throws a big right hand that misses.
VanVactor looking for a sweep. Not yet VanVactor, not yet.
VanVactor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zuko defends well.
VanVactor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zuko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zuko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zuko wants to pass the guard but VanVactor is keeping the position.
VanVactor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zuko trying to control the position from guard on top but VanVactor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Kenshi Zuko wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
VanVactor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zuko was well out of range. Poor timing from VanVactor.
Zuko swings for the body but VanVactor moves out of range.
VanVactor missing with a left hand there. Zuko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
VanVactor thows a left - swing and a miss!
VanVactor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zuko can pounce on him.
VanVactor throws a jab when Zuko was well out of range.
VanVactor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zuko's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as VanVactor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zuko pulls VanVactor in to control the position.
Zuko keeping moving, preventing VanVactor from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor landing with the ground and pound.
VanVactor throws a strike but Zuko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zuko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. VanVactor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
VanVactor keeping moving, preventing Zuko from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. VanVactor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zuko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zuko passes VanVactor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
VanVactor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zuko.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zuko is keen to just control but VanVactor is a slippery customer.
Zuko moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from VanVactor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenshi Zuko dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Zuko tries to clinch up
and VanVactor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zuko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from VanVactor.
VanVactor swinging wildly here.
VanVactor misses with a looping left.
Zuko misses the shot to the body.
Zuko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. VanVactor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zuko is looking to clinch.
Zuko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zuko trying to control the position from guard on top but VanVactor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
VanVactor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
VanVactor keeping moving, preventing Zuko from controlling successfully.
Zuko throws an elbow that misses. VanVactor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zuko's guard. Nice move by VanVactor!
VanVactor throws an elbow that misses. Zuko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in VanVactor's guard. Nice move by Zuko!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuko wants to pass the guard but VanVactor is keeping the position.
Zuko stopping the sweep attempt from VanVactor.
Zuko trying to control the position from guard on top but VanVactor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
VanVactor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zuko defends well.
Kenshi Zuko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zuko wants to control from the top but VanVactor keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor controls Zuko momentarily but Zuko frees himself.
VanVactor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zuko defends it easily.
VanVactor looking to control.
Zuko trying to control the position from guard on top but VanVactor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
VanVactor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
VanVactor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
VanVactor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zuko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of VanVactor's head.
Zuko looking to sit in guard and control but VanVactor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
VanVactor is pushing down on Zuko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zuko is fighting to maintain full guard but VanVactor has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zuko tries to roll over but VanVactor keeps him under control.
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 Kenshi Zuko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zuko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
VanVactor looks to land a left hand but Zuko moved out of range nicely.
Zuko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zuko with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from VanVactor. Zuko does a little dance to reset his feet.
VanVactor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenshi Zuko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zuko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zuko connects with a body shot.
Zuko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching VanVactor on his heels. He'll look to pass VanVactor's guard now, I'm sure.
Zuko cracks VanVactor with a solid left hand.
VanVactor is trying to keep Zuko in close.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zuko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuko with a nice head shot there.
VanVactor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
VanVactor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
VanVactor working for a triangle but Zuko defends it easily.
VanVactor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
VanVactor keeping full guard, as Zuko tries to pass.
Jake VanVactor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now VanVactor is on top in guard.
VanVactor throwing strikes from guard but Zuko blocks nicely.
VanVactor won't allow Zuko to get back to his feet.
Zuko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zuko controlling the pace.
VanVactor manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
VanVactor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zuko!
VanVactor throwing strikes here but Zuko is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
VanVactor moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Zuko has worked his arm free - good work by Zuko!
VanVactor trying to control the action but Zuko is working from the bottom.
Kenshi Zuko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zuko is avoiding damage well.
VanVactor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sloppy strikes there by VanVactor.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zuko is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenshi Zuko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zuko 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenshi Zuko!
After the big win, Kenshi Zuko made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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