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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vice Versa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Wu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Vice Versa has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Vice Versa seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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32
145 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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169 cm
26
142 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Dangerous GnP
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Vice Versa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, James Wu!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wu throws a shot to the body.
Wu has closed the distance and engaged Versa in a clinch.
Wu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Versa's efforts to push away.
Wu is trying to pull guard but Versa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Versa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Versa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wu told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Versa stops a takedown attempt from Wu.
Vice Versa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Wu.
Versa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Versa is trying to break free.
Versa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wu tries to stall but Versa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Versa struggles to land a body shot inside as Wu controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Versa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Versa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wu wants a takedown.
Versa can't break the clinch.
Versa prevents a body shot from Wu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Versa breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Versa's head coaches at FIERCE that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Versa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wu tries to clinch up but Versa circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Versa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Decent striking displayed by Versa there.
Vice Versa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Versa cracks Wu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Versa as Wu shoots in.
Wu tries for a takedown but Versa circles away easily
enabling Versa to counter with a crisp jab.
Wu tries to clinch up.
Wu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Versa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Versa on the side of the head.
Versa missing with a left hand there. Wu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Versa scores with a sloppy right hand. Wu should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wu is looking to clinch but Versa is avoiding it.
Versa lands a nice hook to Wu's body. Wu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wu shoots in but Versa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Versa is looking to counter punch.
Versa misses with a hook
letting Wu counter with a right hand.
Wu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Versa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Versa wants it to stay on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Versa. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wu closes the distance and pushes Versa back into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Wu.
Versa is trying to break free.
Versa lands with a light punch inside.
Versa is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Versa.
The referee calls for Versa to work.
Versa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wu prevents a body shot from Versa.
Wu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Versa's efforts to push away.
Versa blocks an uppercut.
Versa tries to break the clinch but Wu is controlling the position.
Wu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Versa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Versa misses with a hook.
Vice Versa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wu clinches up with Versa and pushes him back against the cage.
Wu leaning against his opponent.
Versa is trying to break the clinch but Wu is controlling him.
Versa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wu.
Versa clobbers Wu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Versa as he avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Versa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vice Versa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Versa finds it's way through Wu's defenses.
Wu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Versa defends well and Wu ends up having to push Versa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Versa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wu wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Versa misses the target.
Versa stuffs the takedown attempt from Wu. Wu gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Versa sprawls well. Versa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wu gets slowly back to his feet.
Vice Versa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Wu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu fails with the takedown
and Versa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wu moves forwards but Versa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Versa.
Versa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wu moves into the clinch.
Versa is trying to break the clinch but Wu is controlling him.
Versa tries to circle away but Wu has him pinned against the cage.
Wu keeps control of Versa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Versa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wu has closed the distance and engaged Versa in a clinch.
Wu looking to stall.
Versa tries to break free but Wu pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Versa backwards.
Versa tries to break free but Wu pushes him back against the cage.
Versa is trying to push Wu away but Wu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wu misses with a body punch.
Versa blocks a body shot from Wu.
Wu tries to throw a body punch but Versa avoids it by throwing Wu back against the cage.
Versa tries to break free but Wu pushes him back against the cage.
Versa breaks the clinch.
Versa looks to throw the jab but Wu is out of range.
Wu rushes Versa and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wu throws a head punch that misses.
Wu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
James Wu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Versa fails to land.
Versa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Versa misses with an uppercut.
Wu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Versa but Versa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Versa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wu shoots for a takedown but Versa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Versa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Versa.
Wu moves away from the strike by Versa.
Wu slips under a jab from Versa.
James Wu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Versa lands with a cross.
Wu looks for a takedown but Versa sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wu slips a jab from Versa.
As Versa backs off Wu throws a huge counter combo but Versa manages to avoid it all.
Versa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Versa connects with a body shot.
Wu tries to clinch up.
Versa punishes Wu's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Versa misses.
Wu takes one on the button.
Wu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Wu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wu moves in looking to clinch but Versa pushes him off.
Versa throws a looping overhand right but Wu ducks down to avoid it.
Wu with the counter takedown but Versa avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vice Versa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wu just misses with a punch to the body.
Versa is looking to counter punch.
Wu moves to clinch but Versa breaks away
and Versa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Versa misses the target.
Versa throws a sloppy head kick and Wu moves out of range easily.
Versa lands with a hook. Wu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wu moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Versa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wu doesn't manage to clinch there - Versa circles away.
Versa connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Versa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wu backs up against the cage.
The fighters circling - Versa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Versa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wu tries to clinch but Versa is having none of it.
Versa swats away the attempt to clinch by Wu.
Versa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wu can do to turn this around?
Versa connects with a looping right hand.
Versa lunges at Wu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wu's hand.
A jab from Versa misses.
Versa sets himself, and Wu steps forward looking for the clinch! Versa avoids it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Versa throws a jab when Wu was well out of range.
Versa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wu wants to clinch up but Versa keeps it at a distance.
Versa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Versa misses its intended target.
Wu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wu darts in looking for a takedown but Versa gets double underhooks and turns Wu into the cage.
Versa gets tackled into the cage by Wu. Wu maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Versa is looking to break free of the clinch but Wu has double underhooks.
Wu throws a punch but it's blocked by Versa.
Wu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Versas head.
Versa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Versa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Versa fails to land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Versa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Versa is trying to push Wu away but Wu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Versa breaks from the clinch.
Versa stuffs the takedown.
Vice Versa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Wu.
Versa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wu darts in trying to clinch
and Versa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Versa swings for the body but Wu moves out of range.
Wu throws a counter combo.
James Wu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wu wants to clinch up but Versa keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Versa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wu has managed to clinch.
Versa wants to break free but Wu has control.
Versa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Versa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wu goes for a double leg but Versa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Versa continues to drive forward.
Versa is looking to counter punch.
Versa throws a jab but it's blocked by Wu.
A nice side step and Wu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wu is trying desperately to land a takedown but Versa is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Wu.
Versa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Versa.
Wu moves in looking to clinch but Versa pushes him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vice Versa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Versa, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vice Versa!
A relieved looking Vice Versa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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