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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Jeetjutsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Vanhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanhorn has chosen Cult of Personality as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thiago Jeetjutsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lex Vanhorn!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanhorn moves out of range as Jeetjutsu throws a body kick.
Vanhorn moves away from the strike by Jeetjutsu.
Vanhorn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jeetjutsu's half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vanhorn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jeetjutsu sees it coming and defends easily.
Jeetjutsu trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jeetjutsu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vanhorn trying to control but Jeetjutsu is working from the bottom.
Jeetjutsu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vanhorn tries to stand but Jeetjutsu is controlling from the bottom.
Vanhorn wants to pass the guard but Jeetjutsu is keeping the position.
Vanhorn pushes down on Jeetjutsu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vanhorn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanhorn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeetjutsu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vanhorn.
Vanhorn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jeetjutsu sees it coming and defends easily.
Vanhorn prevents Jeetjutsu from improving his position.
Vanhorn is thwarting Jeetjutsu's attempts to control the position.
Vanhorn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jeetjutsu wants to control but Vanhorn is keeping busy.
Jeetjutsu is pressing down on Vanhorn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vanhorn throws a strike but Jeetjutsu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vanhorn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jeetjutsu is one step ahead there.
Jeetjutsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanhorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jeetjutsu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jeetjutsu stands and throws Vanhorn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vanhorn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jeetjutsu off and has taken his back!
Vanhorn patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
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!
Vanhorn missing with punches from the back.
Vanhorn looking to break Jeetjutsu's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jeetjutsu remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vanhorn will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jeetjutsu is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Vanhorn is persistently looking for the submission but Jeetjutsu is defending it well.
Jeetjutsu preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vanhorn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeetjutsu turns into Vanhorn and is now in his guard.
Jeetjutsu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vanhorn dives on top into guard.
Vanhorn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jeetjutsu, up you get!
Jeetjutsu closes the distance and clinches up with Vanhorn, looking for a takedown. Jeetjutsu pushes Vanhorn against the cage but Vanhorn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vanhorn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jeetjutsu's half guard.
Jeetjutsu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jeetjutsu lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vanhorn!
Jeetjutsu goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vanhorn is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanhorn trying to control but Jeetjutsu is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeetjutsu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vanhorn is aware though and is defending well.
Vanhorn looking to pass the guard.
Jeetjutsu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vanhorn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jeetjutsu being controlled here, momentarily.
Jeetjutsu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vanhorn defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jeetjutsu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vanhorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeetjutsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lex Vanhorn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vanhorn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jeetjutsu tries to avoid it but Vanhorn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jeetjutsu to the ground. Jeetjutsu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vanhorn feints and as Jeetjutsu raises his hands in defense, Vanhorn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jeetjutsu wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeetjutsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jeetjutsu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vanhorn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jeetjutsu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vanhorn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vanhorn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vanhorn looking to pass the guard.
Vanhorn trying to control but Jeetjutsu is working from the bottom.
Vanhorn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanhorn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vanhorn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lex Vanhorn has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jeetjutsu throws a body kick that misses.
Jeetjutsu just misses with a punch to the body.
Vanhorn instigates a clinch.
Vanhorn has Jeetjutsu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vanhorn pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jeetjutsu tumbling to the mat - Vanhorn dives into Jeetjutsu's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vanhorn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jeetjutsu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jeetjutsu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vanhorn looking to pass the guard.
Vanhorn stands up over Jeetjutsu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vanhorn trying to control but Jeetjutsu is working from the bottom.
Jeetjutsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vanhorn defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeetjutsu controls Vanhorn momentarily but Vanhorn frees himself.
Jeetjutsu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vanhorn is aware though and is defending well.
Jeetjutsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vanhorn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jeetjutsu keeping moving, preventing Vanhorn from controlling successfully.
Lex Vanhorn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jeetjutsu wants to stand and escape but Vanhorn is having none of it.
Vanhorn throwing strikes from guard but Jeetjutsu blocks nicely.
Vanhorn gets to his feet - Jeetjutsu follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanhorn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Thiago Jeetjutsu has been cut.
Vanhorn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vanhorn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jeetjutsu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jeetjutsu is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vanhorn lands some shots froms side control.
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!
Jeetjutsu tries to improve position but can't.
Vanhorn throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Vanhorn scoring with punches and elbows.
Vanhorn has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jeetjutsu!
Jeetjutsu is trying to escape the mount.
Jeetjutsu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vanhorn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vanhorn connects with a nice short shot to Jeetjutsu's temple.
Jeetjutsu is rocked!
Thiago Jeetjutsu's cut is getting worse.
Vanhorn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jeetjutsu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vanhorn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vanhorn is working for an americana but Jeetjutsu has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Vanhorn was thinking about the submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanhorn controlling from the top position.
Jeetjutsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jeetjutsu wants to sweep but no luck.
Vanhorn wants to control from the top but Jeetjutsu keeps moving.
Vanhorn looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vanhorn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vanhorn looking to pass the guard.
Vanhorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeetjutsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lex Vanhorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thiago Jeetjutsu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Jeetjutsu or perhaps it was just good defense by Vanhorn which made him look bad.
Jeetjutsu tries to keep at a distance but Vanhorn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jeetjutsu manages to pull guard.
Vanhorn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vanhorn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vanhorn drops back looking for a leg! Jeetjutsu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jeetjutsu manages to kick Vanhorn off! Vanhorn jumps back into Jeetjutsu's guard.
Jeetjutsu keeping moving, preventing Vanhorn from controlling successfully.
Jeetjutsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vanhorn defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanhorn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jeetjutsu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vanhorn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jeetjutsu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jeetjutsu looking for a sweep. Not yet Jeetjutsu, not yet.
Vanhorn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vanhorn landing with the ground and pound.
Vanhorn postures up.
Vanhorn postures up and lands a big shot to Jeetjutsu's brow.
Jeetjutsu wants to sweep but no luck.
Vanhorn drops back looking for a leg! Jeetjutsu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jeetjutsu manages to kick Vanhorn off! Vanhorn jumps back into Jeetjutsu's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanhorn is in close to Jeetjutsu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vanhorn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanhorn looking to pass the guard.
Jeetjutsu is trying to keep Vanhorn in close.
Jeetjutsu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vanhorn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vanhorn cracks Jeetjutsu with a solid left hand.
Vanhorn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jeetjutsu keeping moving, preventing Vanhorn from controlling successfully.
Vanhorn preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanhorn stays in close to Jeetjutsu's body and controls the position.
Jeetjutsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jeetjutsu keeping moving, preventing Vanhorn from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lex Vanhorn wasn't active enough on the ground.
Vanhorn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jeetjutsu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vanhorn is in Jeetjutsu's guard.
Thiago Jeetjutsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vanhorn throws a big right hand that misses.
Vanhorn stands up from Jeetjutsu's guard - Vanhorn perhaps looking for a knockout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vanhorn.
Vanhorn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeetjutsu gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeetjutsu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vanhorn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jeetjutsu trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Vanhorn trying to control but Jeetjutsu is working from the bottom.
Vanhorn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vanhorn postures up and lands a big shot to Jeetjutsu's brow.
Jeetjutsu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vanhorn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vanhorn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vanhorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vanhorn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vanhorn pushing down on Jeetjutsu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vanhorn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jeetjutsu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vanhorn.
Lex Vanhorn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vanhorn in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lex Vanhorn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vanhorn 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lex Vanhorn!
A very excited looking Lex Vanhorn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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