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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Builder (ranked 7445 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Vluehorn (ranked 6394 p4p, 90 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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200 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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190 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bob Builder! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kyle Vluehorn! The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Builder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Vluehorn throws a head kick but Builder moves out of range.
Builder shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vluehorn eats them both and turns towards Builder to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. A looping hook to the body misses from Builder. Vluehorn does a little dance to reset his feet. Builder is looking to clinch but Vluehorn is avoiding it.
Builder shoots for a takedown but Vluehorn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Builder dives in for a single leg takedown but Vluehorn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. The fight moves into the clinch position. Builder is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vluehorn is defending well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Builder. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Builder is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vluehorn to keep the fight standing. Vluehorn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Builder gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. A right hand to the body from Vluehorn.
Builder wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vluehorn missing with knees to the body.
Vluehorn jumps into guard, dragging Builder to the mat.
Vluehorn keeping full guard, as Builder tries to pass. Vluehorn wants to stand but Builder is controlling the position. Builder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Builder wants to control from the top but Vluehorn keeps moving. Vluehorn trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Vluehorn tries to land a sweep but no joy. Vluehorn trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Builder trying to control the position from guard on top but Vluehorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Vluehorn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Vluehorn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Builder looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Builder is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Vluehorn throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A control attempt from Builder but he's now mounted! Builder tries to hold on but Vluehorn postures up. Vluehorn thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Vluehorn avoids the attempt from Builder to control. Builder blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vluehorn looking to control and managing it successfully. Builder has given up his back here. Will Vluehorn look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Builder trying to control but not successfully. Builder is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vluehorn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Builder tries to escape the position.
Vluehorn controls the action. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Builder defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vluehorn's arms. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Vluehorn dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Vluehorn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Vluehorn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Vluehorn keeps the fight on the outside. Vluehorn steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Builder tries for a takedown but Vluehorn circles away easily and Vluehorn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Vluehorn misses with a takedown attempt - Builder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Builder tries to clinch but Vluehorn is having none of it. Bob Builder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vluehorn throws a sloppy head kick and Builder moves out of range easily. Vluehorn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Builder in his tracks. Builder doesn't manage to clinch there - Vluehorn circles away.
Vluehorn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Vluehorn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Builder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vluehorn circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Builder. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Vluehorn stuffs the takedown. Vluehorn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Builder pinned against the cage. Builder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Vluehorn shoots in for a takedown but Builder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Vluehorn rushes Builder and presses him up against the cage. Vluehorn is stalling here.
Builder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Builder can't break the clinch.
Builder is trying to pull guard but Vluehorn has him pressed against the cage. Builder is trying to push Vluehorn away but Vluehorn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vluehorn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Builder up against the cage. Vluehorn is looking to take this one to the mat. Vluehorn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Builder.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vluehorn as Builder tries to tie him up. Builder has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vluehorn after a bit of a struggle. Vluehorn successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Builder is looking to advance position but Vluehorn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vluehorn stands up from mount. Strange move. Vluehorn shoots in and drives through. Builder sprawls well. Builder appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Vluehorn darts in and clinches Builder up against the cage. Vluehorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Vluehorn takes the fight into the clinch. Builder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vluehorn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Builder gets underhooks to prevent Vluehorn's takedown attempt.
Vluehorn has Builder pushed against the cage. Builder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vluehorn smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vluehorn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Builder as he avoids it easily. Builder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Vluehorn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Vluehorn darts in and clinches Builder up against the cage. Builder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Builder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Builder is trying to maintain a safe position but Vluehorn gets an underhook and turns Builder into the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Vluehorn breaks from the clinch.
Builder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Vluehorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vluehorn. Builder shoots for a double leg takedown but Vluehorn sprawls well. He's pushed Builder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Builder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vluehorn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Vluehorn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Builder sprawls well. Builder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vluehorn gets slowly back to his feet. Builder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Builder. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vluehorn tries a head kick but it misses.
Kyle Vluehorn seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Builder stuffs the takedown attempt from Vluehorn. Vluehorn gets slowly back to his feet. Builder is looking to clinch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Vluehorn has his takedown stuffed and Builder counters with a three punch combo that has Vluehorn backing up. Vluehorn nods at Builder to acknowledge the strikes.
It looks like Kyle Vluehorn has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vluehorn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vluehorn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Vluehorn moves into range and clinches up with Builder. Builder fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vluehorn tries to land knees in the clinch but Builder avoids the damage to the body. Vluehorn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Builder letting Vluehorn take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vluehorn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Builder prevents it.
Builder stops a takedown attempt from Vluehorn.
Builder tries to pull guard but Vluehorn holds him up against the cage and eventually Builder drops back down to his feet.
Builder wants to take the fight to the mat but Vluehorn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Builder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Builder jumps guard but Vluehorn stands there with Builder around his waist. Builder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vluehorn goes for a takedown attempt but Builder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Builder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Vluehorn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Builder swivels and escapes. Vluehorn rushes Builder and presses him up against the cage. Vluehorn drags the fight down to the ground.
Vluehorn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Builder is aware though and is defending well. Vluehorn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Builder wants to stand but Vluehorn is controlling his posture from full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vluehorn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Builder drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vluehorn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Builder has Vluehorn in his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Builder trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Kyle Vluehorn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Vluehorn 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Vluehorn!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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