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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marco Vermeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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152 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marco Vermeer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barry Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan has a takedown stuffed.
Jordan fails with a takedown attempt.
Jordan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jordan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vermeer's calf.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vermeer. Jordan shrugs it off though.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vermeer - that will leave a mark!
Vermeer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jordan if he has to take too many more of those.
Jordan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jordan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vermeer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice cross by Jordan.
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!
Vermeer lands a leg kick that knocks Jordan off balance momentarily.
Vermeer lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeer scores with a push kick.
Vermeer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vermeer scores with a spinning back kick!
Vermeer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jordan shoots for a double leg takedown but Vermeer sprawls well. He's pushed Jordan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marco Vermeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Jordan.
Jordan looks winded!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vermeer, right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vermeer.
Marco Vermeer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vermeer throws a front kick that sends Jordan stumbling back into the ropes.
Jordan rushes Vermeer and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Vermeer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jordan is keeping busy.
Vermeer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jordan avoids it.
Vermeer tries to land knees in the clinch but Jordan avoids the damage to the body.
Vermeer trying to stall but Jordan improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vermeer.
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!
Vermeer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vermeer can't break the clinch.
Vermeer working hard to break the clinch.
Vermeer is trying to force a seperation but Jordan has the dominant position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vermeer tries to land a knee to the head but Jordan blocks with his arms.
Jordan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jordan managing to block the knees to the body from Vermeer.
Jordan looking to slow down the pace here.
Jordan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vermeer.
Vermeer tries to circle away but Jordan has him pinned against the ropes.
Vermeer tries to land knees in the clinch but Jordan avoids the damage to the body.
Vermeer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jordan manages to break the clinch.
Jordan shoots in looking for a takedown but Vermeer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jordan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jordan being controlled here momentarily.
Jordan trying to control the position from guard on top but Vermeer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jordan controlling from the top position.
Vermeer keeping moving, preventing Jordan from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jordan wants to control from the top but Vermeer keeps moving.
Vermeer wants to sweep but no luck.
Vermeer is working an open guard so Jordan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jordan fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Vermeer.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vermeer.
Jordan avoids a kick to the body.
Vermeer lands a head kick. Jordan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Vermeer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Jordan moves out of range of the body kick.
Jordan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vermeer is fending him off so far but Jordan persists. Nope, Vermeer circles away and we're back to standing.
Jordan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vermeer.
Vermeer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vermeer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vermeer lands with a nice body kick.
Vermeer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vermeer misses with a body kick.
Jordan tries a quick counter leg kick but Vermeer is wise to it.
Vermeer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vermeer wants it to stay on the feet.
Vermeer throws a front kick that sends Jordan stumbling back into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vermeer.
Vermeer throws a sloppy head kick and Jordan moves out of range easily.
Jordan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice sprawl there from Vermeer as Jordan shoots in.
Marco Vermeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Jordan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeer thumps Jordan with a low kick.
Jordan is breathing heavily.
Vermeer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jordan shoots for a takedown but Vermeer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vermeer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jordan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vermeer wants to control but Jordan postures up.
Jordan trying to control the position but Vermeer is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vermeer parries the strikes from Jordan easily there. Jordan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vermeer to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer is looking to reverse the position.
Vermeer tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Vermeer is working to get back to half guard.
Jordan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Vermeer to take his back!
Vermeer tries to break free.
Vermeer looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jordan.
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!
Jordan keeps control of the position as Vermeer tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer trying to get back to his feet but Jordan is in full control for now.
Jordan is punishing Vermeer with strikes - can he finish him?!
Jordan avoiding Vermeer 's attempts to control his hands.
Jordan wants to control but Vermeer is keeping busy.
Jordan working for a choke but Vermeer is defending well.
Vermeer trying to control the action but Jordan just sinks the hooks in.
Vermeer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jordan on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer tries to break free.
Vermeer trying to control the position but Jordan manages to sink in the hooks.
Jordan has the hooks in. Vermeer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jordan misses with punches from the back.
Jordan keeps control of the position easily here as Vermeer tries to buck him off.
Jordan lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
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 Marco Vermeer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Vermeer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vermeer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vermeer throws a push kick but Jordan slaps the foot to one side.
Vermeer scores with a nice right hand.
Jordan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vermeer. Vermeer obviously looking to wear him down.
Jordan misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Vermeer. No joy for Jordan on that attempt.
Jordan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vermeer.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown but Vermeer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vermeer throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jordan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vermeer defends well and Jordan ends up having to push Vermeer into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marco Vermeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Jordan.
Vermeer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Good leg kick by Vermeer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marco Vermeer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermeer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jordan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeer scores with a leg kick.
Jordan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jordan goes for a double leg but Vermeer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Vermeer continues to drive forward.
Vermeer thows a body kick. Jordan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vermeer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jordan.
Vermeer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marco Vermeer is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Vermeer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vermeer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick by Jordan misses
and Vermeer counters with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Vermeer.
Vermeer lands a leg kick that knocks Jordan off balance momentarily.
Vermeer throws a nice head kick!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vermeer.
Vermeer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vermeer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vermeer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vermeer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jordan if he has to take too many more of those.
Jordan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jordan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice takedown defense from Vermeer. No joy for Jordan on that attempt.
Vermeer fakes the leg kick and cracks Jordan in the body.
That kick from Vermeer tenderised Jordan's leg. Jordan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vermeer fakes the leg kick and cracks Jordan in the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vermeer.
Vermeer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vermeer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan throws a head kick but Vermeer moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vermeer. That's going to slow Jordan down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vermeer.
Vermeer lands with a kick to the temple. Jordan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vermeer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vermeer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jordan if he has to take too many more of those.
Barry Jordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marco Vermeer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body kick from Vermeer.
Vermeer misses with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vermeer.
Jordan with a poor takedown
and Vermeer counters with a good low kick that Jordan was not able to check.
Jordan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barry Jordan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vermeer throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermeer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jordan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vermeer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jordan somewhat.
Vermeer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jordan can do to turn this around?
Jordan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vermeer.
Vermeer delivers a nice body kick.
Jordan has a takedown stuffed.
Vermeer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jordan. That did some damage!
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Vermeer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vermeer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Vermeer!
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