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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jochem Vermeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 The Island, Jack Ripper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Jochem Vermeer!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vermeer throws a right hand that misses
and Ripper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vermeer lands a right hook to the body.
Vermeer looks to score with a jab to the body but Ripper is just out of range.
Vermeer's corner calls for a 1-2. Vermeer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ripper tries to clinch
and Vermeer counters with a nice uppercut.
Ripper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vermeer.
Vermeer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ripper moves away.
Vermeer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ripper clinches up with Vermeer and pushes him back against the cage.
Ripper swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeer prevents a body shot from Ripper.
Vermeer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vermeer is trying to break the clinch but Ripper has him pressed against the cage.
Vermeer tries to circle away but Ripper has him pinned against the cage.
Ripper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ripper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vermeer lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ripper working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Vermeer.
Ripper throws a head punch that misses.
Vermeer takes a shot to the head.
Ripper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Vermeer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vermeer.
Vermeer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vermeer is trying to push Ripper away but Ripper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ripper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeer's elbow.
Vermeer tries to break the clinch but Ripper is controlling the position.
Ripper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vermeer pushes Ripper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ripper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Vermeer.
Ripper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ripper misses with some punches.
Ripper lands a hook that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
Vermeer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vermeer tries to throw a body punch but Ripper avoids it by throwing Vermeer back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ripper.
Ripper misses with a punch on the inside.
Vermeer is looking to break free of the clinch but Ripper has double underhooks.
Ripper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ripper prevents Vermeer from breaking the clinch.
Vermeer misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripper misses with the head strike.
Vermeer misses with a body punch.
Vermeer swings wildly with an uppercut but Ripper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeer tries to work over Ripper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ripper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ripper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vermeer wants to break free but Ripper has control.
Ripper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeer's elbow.
Vermeer wants to get back to striking at distance but Ripper won't allow it.
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vermeer lands with a short shot to the head.
Vermeer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Vermeer.
A head punch on the inside from Ripper fails to land.
Ripper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ripper presses Vermeer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vermeer tries to throw a body punch but Ripper avoids it by throwing Vermeer back against the cage.
Vermeer tries to work over Ripper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Vermeer.
Ripper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
Ripper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vermeer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vermeer tries a body shot but Ripper blocks it.
Vermeer wants to get back to striking at distance but Ripper won't allow it.
Vermeer lands a shot to the body.
Vermeer is working Ripper over against the cage.
Ripper tries to work over Vermeer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vermeer lands with a left to the head.
Ripper can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeer controls the action.
Vermeer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeer lands a hook that snaps the head of Ripper backwards.
Vermeer controlling the action here for a moment.
Vermeer blocking some punches.
Vermeer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vermeer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ripper's elbow.
Ripper throws a head punch that misses.
Ripper tries a body shot but Vermeer blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Vermeer.
Vermeer trying to control the position but instead, Ripper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vermeer into the cage.
Vermeer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ripper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ripper lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ripper.
Vermeer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ripper.
A shot in the inside from Vermeer.
Ripper misses with some punches.
A short left from Vermeer.
Vermeer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeer.
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vermeer can't break the clinch.
Vermeer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vermeer blocking some punches.
Vermeer has had enough of the clinch but Ripper keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jochem Vermeer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ripper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ripper walks into a left hand.
Vermeer throws a big shot that misses.
Ripper tries to clinch there but Vermeer circles away.
Ripper takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ripper throws a good cross that connects.
Ripper tries to clinch up.
Vermeer throws a counter combo.
Ripper walks into a stiff left hand from Vermeer.
Vermeer throws a jab when Ripper was well out of range.
Ripper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ripper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ripper closes the distance and clinches.
Vermeer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vermeer can't find room to land a body shot as Ripper controls the action.
Vermeer is trying to break the clinch but Ripper is controlling him.
Vermeer working aggressively here.
Vermeer wants to get back to striking at distance but Ripper won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripper working aggressively here.
Vermeer pushes Ripper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Vermeer - that landed with a thud.
Vermeer digs a right hand underneath Ripper's ribcage. Ripper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ripper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ripper.
Ripper lands with a right to the head.
Vermeer is looking to control Ripper's arms but Ripper gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vermeer has his back to the cage.
Ripper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ripper.
Ripper tries to throw a body punch but Vermeer avoids it by throwing Ripper back against the cage.
Vermeer is working Ripper over against the cage.
Ripper has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeer.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ripper misses with the head strike.
Ripper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ripper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ripper working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ripper as Vermeer tries to tie him up.
Ripper has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeer.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeer.
Ripper throws a head punch that misses.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Ripper fails to land.
Ripper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vermeer lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ripper.
Ripper tries to throw a body punch but Vermeer avoids it by throwing Ripper back against the cage.
Vermeer throws a head punch that misses.
Ripper tries a body shot but Vermeer blocks it.
Ripper tries to work over Vermeer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vermeer wants to break free but Ripper has control.
Vermeer blocks a body shot from Ripper.
Ripper throws a head punch that misses.
Ripper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeer cracks Ripper with a nice body shot.
Ripper tries a body shot but Vermeer blocks it.
Vermeer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ripper fails to land.
Vermeer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jack Ripper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vermeer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rippers head.
Ripper tries a body shot but Vermeer blocks it.
Vermeer is working Ripper over against the cage.
Vermeer presses Ripper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vermeer is working Ripper over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ripper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vermeer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vermeer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vermeer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ripper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vermeer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ripper.
Vermeer is trying to break the clinch but Ripper has him pressed against the cage.
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
Ripper takes a shot to the head.
Vermeer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ripper tries to throw a body punch but Vermeer avoids it by throwing Ripper back against the cage.
Vermeer is trying to push Ripper away but Ripper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripper has Vermeer pressed against the cage, preventing Vermeer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Vermeer.
A frustrated look appears on Vermeer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vermeer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ripper has him pressed against the cage.
Ripper tries to work over Vermeer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vermeer struggles to land a body shot inside as Ripper controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeer tries to circle away but Ripper has him pinned against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Vermeer.
Vermeer is leaning against Ripper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ripper can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeer controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Vermeer.
Vermeer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ripper backwards.
Vermeer cracks Ripper with a nice body shot.
Vermeer blocks a body shot from Ripper.
Ripper throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeer.
Vermeer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vermeer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Vermeer on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jochem Vermeer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Vermeer lands with a cross.
Vermeer keeps the fight on the outside.
Ripper tries to clinch up.
Vermeer lands a jab to Ripper's midsection.
Jack Ripper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ripper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ripper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ripper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vermeer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ripper on the side of the head.
Vermeer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ripper in his tracks.
Ripper tries to clinch but Vermeer moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ripper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vermeer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ripper with a body shot.
Vermeer keeps the fight on the outside.
Ripper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vermeer.
Vermeer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ripper swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vermeer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ripper thinking.
Ripper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeer's corner calls for a 1-2. Vermeer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vermeer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ripper staying out of range there.
Vermeer cracks Ripper with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ripper tries to clinch up but Vermeer circles away and keeps his distance.
Vermeer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ripper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ripper closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vermeer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Ripper misses.
Ripper misses with an uppercut
and Vermeer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ripper connects with the punch.
Vermeer throws an overhand right that lands on Ripper's shoulder, as Ripper tries to avoid the shot.
Vermeer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ripper wants to clinch up but Vermeer keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Vermeer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ripper seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vermeer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeer works Ripper's body with a nice hook.
Ripper feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vermeers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ripper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ripper tries to clinch up.
Ripper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vermeer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vermeer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ripper has time to react.
Vermeer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ripper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vermeer.
Vermeer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vermeer with a hook.
Vermeer staying out of range there.
A jab from Ripper does it's job there.
Vermeer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ripper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vermeer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ripper tries to clinch up but Vermeer circles away and keeps his distance.
Vermeer circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer lands with a shot to the body.
Ripper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vermeer struggles to land a body shot inside as Ripper controls his hands.
Vermeer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ripper working aggressively here.
Vermeer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vermeer blocking some punches.
Vermeer has had enough of the clinch but Ripper keeps him there for the moment.
Vermeer is working Ripper over against the cage.
Jack Ripper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jochem Vermeer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeer.
Vermeer blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vermeer.
Ripper has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeer.
Vermeer tries to circle away but Ripper has him pinned against the cage.
Ripper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ripper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vermeer misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripper tries to throw a body punch but Vermeer avoids it by throwing Ripper back against the cage.
Vermeer blocks a body shot from Ripper.
Ripper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Vermeer.
Vermeer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ripper's elbow.
Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vermeer lands a shot to the body.
Ripper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer has had enough of the clinch but Ripper keeps him there for the moment.
Vermeer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ripper throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeer.
Ripper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vermeer blocking some punches.
Ripper throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeer.
Vermeer controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jochem Vermeer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vermeer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jochem Vermeer!
In his post fight interview, Jochem Vermeer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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