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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Gardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Timmermans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gardner's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Razormind Remix. Jordan Gardner had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jordan Gardner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bam Timmermans!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmermans tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gardner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Timmermans somewhat.
Gardner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a hook but Gardner blocks it.
Gardner darts in looking for a takedown but Timmermans gets double underhooks and turns Gardner into the cage.
Timmermans is looking to break free of the clinch but Gardner has double underhooks.
Gardner tries to land knees in the clinch but Timmermans avoids the damage to the body.
Timmermans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Timmermans shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gardner as he jumps to the side.
Gardner dodges the punch combination from Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gardner counters with a nice body kick.
Gardner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Timmermans moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Timmermans tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gardner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Timmermans looks to land a combination but Gardner avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans lands with a thumping leg kick.
Timmermans throws a series of punches but Gardner moves out of range.
Timmermans throws a shot from downtown. Gardner moves away and avoids it.
Gardner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Timmermans shoots in and drives through. Gardner sprawls well.
Jordan Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bam Timmermans.
Gardner dodges the punch combination from Timmermans.
Timmermans looks winded!
Gardner moves in looking to clinch but Timmermans pushes him off.
Gardner gets a clinch.
Gardner lands a good knee to the midsection. Timmermans won't want to take too many of those.
Gardner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Timmermans lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gardner utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gardner keeps control of Timmermans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Timmermans is trying to push Gardner away but Gardner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gardner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gardner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timmermans shoots in for a double leg but Gardner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Timmermans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Timmermans shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gardner defends it nicely.
Gardner closes the distance and clinches.
Timmermans is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gardner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Timmermans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Timmermans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gardner seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gardner clinches up with Timmermans and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Timmermans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gardner is pressed up against the cage. Timmermans has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gardner down to the mat. Gardner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gardner wants to clinch up but Timmermans keeps it at a distance.
Gardner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Timmermans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gardner drives through and clinches with Timmermans against the cage.
Timmermans breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Gardner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Timmermans.
A left and a right from Gardner both land. Nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Timmermans.
A punch combination from Timmermans misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Timmermans crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gardner - the referee stops the clock and Timmermans gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gardner. Timmermans manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Timmermans lands with an uppercut that bounces Gardner off the cage and back into range.
Timmermans lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gardner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Timmermans manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gardner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Timmermans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right-left combo lands from Gardner.
Gardner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Timmermans throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jordan Gardner will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Timmermans throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gardner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Timmermans is in Gardner's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Timmermans has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gardner is proving hard to escape from.
Timmermans is breathing heavily.
Timmermans gets to his feet. Gardner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gardner doesn't manage to clinch there - Timmermans circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner tries to clinch but Timmermans moves out of range.
Gardner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Timmermans.
Timmermans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gardner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Timmermans fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gardner tries to clinch but Timmermans is having none of it.
Timmermans throws a right and a left that Gardner avoids nicely.
Timmermans misses with a wild combination.
Gardner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Timmermans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gardner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Timmermans manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Timmermans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gardner circles away quickly and effectively.
Timmermans throws a lazy head kick
and Gardner moves into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gardner obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner lands an elbow just above Timmermans 's eye.
Timmermans has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Timmermans is trying to push Gardner away but Gardner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gardner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gardner doesn't manage to clinch there - Timmermans circles away.
Gardner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bam Timmermans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmermans is looking to clinch.
Timmermans scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Timmermans misses with a two punch combination.
Gardner has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gardner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Timmermans wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gardner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gardner working Timmermans over with knees to the body.
Timmermans tries to pull guard but Gardner won't allow it.
Gardner jumps guard and drags Timmermans to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gardner pushes Timmermans off and gets back to his feet.
Gardner fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Timmermans looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gardner rushes Timmermans and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner has Timmermans pressed against the cage, preventing Timmermans from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gardner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A frustrated look appears on Timmermans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gardner crunches a lovely knee into Timmermans's ribcage.
Jordan Gardner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gardner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Timmermans's face.
Gardner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Timmermans jumps guard but Gardner stands there with Timmermans around his waist. Timmermans gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gardner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 Jordan Gardner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gardner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gardner takes one to the side of the head.
Gardner doesn't manage to clinch there - Timmermans circles away.
Timmermans tries to clinch there but Gardner circles away.
Gardner tries to clinch but Timmermans moves out of range.
Jordan Gardner is winning the standup battle so far.
Timmermans throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gardner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Timmermans's guard.
Timmermans is looking to stand up but Gardner isn't so interested in that idea.
Gardner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Timmermans, up you get!
Timmermans lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gardner backs up against the cage.
Timmermans shoots and misses
and Gardner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Timmermans circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans doesn't manage to clinch there - Gardner circles away.
Timmermans closes the distance and clinches up with Gardner, looking for a takedown. Timmermans pushes Gardner against the cage but Gardner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Gardner does no damage.
Gardner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gardner avoids the head kick by Timmermans.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gardner - that will leave a mark!
Gardner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Timmermans throws a jab but it's blocked by Gardner.
Timmermans tries to clinch up but Gardner circles away and keeps his distance.
Gardner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans swats away the attempt to clinch by Gardner.
Gardner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Timmermans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gardner tries to clinch but Timmermans is having none of it.
Gardner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Timmermans misses with a two punch combination.
Gardner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Timmermans is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Timmermans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Timmermans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gardner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Timmermans wants to clinch up but Gardner keeps it at a distance.
Timmermans throws a series of punches but Gardner moves out of range.
Timmermans wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Timmermans circles away quickly and effectively.
Jordan Gardner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gardner moves into the clinch.
Gardner lands a good knee to the midsection. Timmermans won't want to take too many of those.
Gardner blocks an uppercut.
Gardner tries to pull guard but Timmermans won't allow it.
Gardner blocks an uppercut.
Gardner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Timmermans tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gardner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jordan Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bam Timmermans.
Gardner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Timmermans lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner manages to break the clinch.
Gardner slaps away a takedown attempt from Timmermans, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gardner throws a right hand that Timmermans ducks under and follows up with a left that Timmermans also avoids with ease.
Gardner rushes Timmermans and presses him up against the cage.
Gardner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gardner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bam Timmermans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timmermans has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gardner lands a knee to the body.
Timmermans is trying to break the clinch but Gardner is controlling him.
Jordan Gardner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Timmermans throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Gardner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gardner 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Gardner!
During a confident post fight interview, Jordan Gardner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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