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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 fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marco Vermeer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barry Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vermeer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Vermeer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vermeer connects with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jordan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jordan tries to pull guard but Vermeer holds him up against the ropes and eventually Jordan drops back down to his feet.
Vermeer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vermeer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jordan's face.
Vermeer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vermeer landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Vermeer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeer tries to land a knee to the head but Jordan blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vermeer as Jordan tries to tie him up.
Vermeer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vermeer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jordan is trying to pull guard but Vermeer has him pressed against the ropes.
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 utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jordan looking for a takedown.
Vermeer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Vermeer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jordan with a poor takedown
and Vermeer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vermeer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jordan's calf.
Jordan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vermeer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vermeer scoring well with a low kick there.
Vermeer scoring well with a low kick there.
Jordan misses with a takedown attempt
and Vermeer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jordan really felt that one!
Vermeer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jordan.
Vermeer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vermeer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jordan will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermeer thumps Jordan with a low kick.
Vermeer cracks the inside of Jordan's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer scores with a leg kick.
Jordan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jordan looks winded!
Vermeer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A head kick from Vermeer lands but Jordan takes it in his stride.
Jordan shoots in looking for a takedown. Vermeer tries to sprawl out of it but Jordan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Vermeer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vermeer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vermeer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vermeer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A good leg kick by Vermeer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vermeer clinches with his opponent.
Vermeer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jordan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vermeer avoids it really well and circles away.
Jordan shoots in looking for a takedown. Vermeer tries to sprawl out of it but Jordan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Vermeer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jordan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vermeer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vermeer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vermeer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Vermeer.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jordan is defended easily by Vermeer.
Nice body kick there by Vermeer.
Jordan shoots and misses
and Vermeer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vermeer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jordan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vermeer. Vermeer obviously looking to wear him down.
Vermeer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jordan's calf.
Vermeer thows a body kick. Jordan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vermeer scores with a spinning back kick!
Vermeer fakes the leg kick and cracks Jordan in the body.
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.
Vermeer throws a counter high kick but Jordan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jordan shoots in looking for a takedown. Vermeer tries to sprawl out of it but Jordan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Vermeer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Vermeer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vermeer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vermeer clinches up against the ropes.
Jordan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vermeer working Jordan over with knees to the body.
Vermeer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jordan can do to turn this around?
Vermeer connects with a knee to the head.
Vermeer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vermeer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vermeer connects with an inside leg kick.
Vermeer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jordan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer lands with a nice body kick.
Vermeer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vermeer scores with a leg kick.
Vermeer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Marco Vermeer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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 crunches a lovely knee into Jordan's ribcage.
Vermeer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeer manages to break the clinch.
Barry Jordan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jordan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vermeer's waist but Vermeer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jordan off to one side.
Jordan is looking to clinch.
Vermeer moves into the clinch successfully.
Vermeer connects with a knee to the head.
Jordan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vermeer walks away with a smile on his face. Jordan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Marco Vermeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Jordan.
Vermeer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jordan is breathing heavily.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vermeer keeps Jordan at a distance using the push kick.
Vermeer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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.
Vermeer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordan misses with a takedown
and Vermeer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jordan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vermeer.
Jordan walks into a stiff left hand from Vermeer.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vermeer.
Vermeer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vermeer throws a head kick that Jordan semi-blocks.
Jordan misses the shot to the body.
Vermeer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vermeer.
Vermeer scores with a push kick.
Vermeer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vermeer connects with a solid leg kick.
Jordan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Vermeer is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jordan.
Vermeer connects with an inside leg kick.
Jordan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer lands a nice looking body kick.
Jordan misses with a takedown
and Vermeer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jordan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vermeer.
An inside leg kick lands from Vermeer.
Vermeer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jordan. That did some damage!
Vermeer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick from Jordan misses.
A head kick misses from Vermeer.
Vermeer scores with a spinning back kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Vermeer.
Vermeer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jordan fails to land the takedown.
Marco Vermeer is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer scores with a spinning back kick!
Jordan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jordan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vermeer counters with a head kick. That will keep Jordan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jordan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Vermeer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vermeer clinches.
Vermeer lands a good knee to the midsection. Jordan won't want to take too many of those.
Vermeer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jordan's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vermeer obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vermeer with a knee to the head.
Vermeer with a knee to the head.
Vermeer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jordan thows a leg kick but Vermeer checks it
and Vermeer counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Vermeer dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Jordan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vermeer as he jumps to the side.
Vermeer thows a body kick. Jordan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vermeer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jordan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vermeer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jordan shoots in looking for a takedown. Vermeer tries to sprawl out of it but Jordan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Vermeer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jordan shoots and misses
and Vermeer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jordan's knee momentarily.
Marco Vermeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Jordan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer lands a nice looking body kick.
Jordan misses with a takedown
and Vermeer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jordan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jordan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vermeer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jordan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeer thumps Jordan with a low kick.
Jordan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vermeer thows a body kick. Jordan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vermeer moves into range and clinches up with Jordan.
A knee to the head by Vermeer.
Vermeer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vermeer closes the distance and pushes Jordan back into the ropes.
Jordan tries a body shot but Vermeer blocks it.
Vermeer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vermeer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jordan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vermeer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vermeer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jordan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bit of stalling here from Vermeer.
Vermeer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jordan's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vermeer obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vermeer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jordan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vermeer counters with a leg kick.
Vermeer drives through and clinches with Jordan against the ropes.
Vermeer lands a good knee to the midsection. Jordan won't want to take too many of those.
Jordan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vermeer scores with a knee to the head.
Vermeer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vermeer lands a knee to the body.
Vermeer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jordan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vermeer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer swats away the attempt to clinch by Jordan.
Jordan shoots for a takedown but Vermeer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vermeer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vermeer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jordan dives in for a single leg takedown but Vermeer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
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.
Vermeer lands a nice looking body kick.
Vermeer scores with a push kick.
Vermeer scores with a leg kick.
Vermeer lands a leg kick that knocks Jordan off balance momentarily.
Vermeer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jordan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vermeer.
Jordan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vermeer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vermeer connects with a solid leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vermeer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vermeer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vermeer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jordan or perhaps it was just good defense by Vermeer, which made it look bad.
Marco Vermeer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vermeer throws a leg kick which misses Jordan's front leg but catches the back leg as Jordan tries to avoid it.
Vermeer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jordan throws a leg kick
and Vermeer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vermeer.
Jordan tries to clinch but Vermeer moves away
and Vermeer counters with an outside leg kick.
Vermeer connects with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Vermeer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vermeer 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Vermeer!
After winning the bout, Marco Vermeer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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