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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Houle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Brown has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Houle!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brown drops back, looking for a kneebar! Houle looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Houle looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Houle!
A lull in the action here as Houle stalls from top position.
Houle is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown trying to remain calm as Houle controls from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houle has an Americana. Brown didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Houle is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Houle hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Devin Houle!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yang Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen Japanese National Anthem as his entrance music. Yang Lee has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yang Lee!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee leaves Lewis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lewis gets tackled into the cage by Lee. Lee maintains the clinch.
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee lands a big head kick that sends Lewis tumbling to the mat! Lee takes a step backwards and waves Lewis back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like James Lewis has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee pushes Lewis up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee pulls guard successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Lewis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lee manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis has his takedown stuffed
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Lewis tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lewis throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee tries to bum rush Lewis with a series of wild strikes but Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lewis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee scores a takedown into full mount!
Lee working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lee is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lewis can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lee is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lewis is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee lands a big shot to the head and Lewis winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Yang Lee!
Yang Lee took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Formula 51 and 10% laundary for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Krakowitsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker comes to the cage accompanied by Gonna Fly Now (metal version by Sylvain Cloux). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocky Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Krakowitsky!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Krakowitsky lands but Walker takes it in his stride.
Walker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Krakowitsky eats them both and turns towards Walker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Yuri Krakowitsky has been cut.
Krakowitsky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walker tries to bum rush Krakowitsky with a series of wild strikes but Krakowitsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Walker throws a series of punches but Krakowitsky moves out of range.
Krakowitsky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Walker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krakowitsky blocks a head kick by Walker.
Krakowitsky wants to clinch.
Walker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krakowitsky darts in trying to clinch
and Walker counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Krakowitsky is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker throws a head kick but Krakowitsky moves out of range.
Krakowitsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walker gets tackled into the cage by Krakowitsky. Krakowitsky maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Krakowitsky's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakowitsky tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Walker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Krakowitsky tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Walker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Walker stalling.
Krakowitsky slowing the pace effectively.
Krakowitsky ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Krakowitsky no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Krakowitsky wants to get back to his feet but Walker passes into half guard.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Walker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Krakowitsky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Walker seems content to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Rocky Walker wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Krakowitsky moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Walker.
Walker misses with a body kick.
Walker cracks the inside of Krakowitsky's front leg.
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!
Walker throws a series of strikes that have Krakowitsky backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Walker slams his shin into Krakowitsky's torso.
Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but Krakowitsky is just out of range.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker lands a leg kick that knocks Krakowitsky off balance momentarily.
Krakowitsky is looking to clinch.
Walker throws a head kick but Krakowitsky moves out of range.
Walker misses with a double jab.
Krakowitsky doesn't manage to clinch there - Walker circles away.
Walker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krakowitsky is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Krakowitsky tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Walker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krakowitsky, pushing him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Walker is looking to break free of the clinch but Krakowitsky has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krakowitsky breaks the clinch.
Krakowitsky gets tackled into the cage by Walker. Walker maintains the clinch.
Krakowitsky keeps control of Walker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Krakowitsky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Krakowitsky manages to break the clinch.
Walker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krakowitsky avoids it really well and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krakowitsky shoots for a takedown but Walker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rocky Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Krakowitsky.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krakowitsky throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
Walker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Walker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Krakowitsky's cut.
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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Walker.
Krakowitsky tries to clinch up
and Walker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Krakowitsky.
Krakowitsky breaks the clinch.
Walker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Krakowitsky moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
Krakowitsky tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Krakowitsky tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Walker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Krakowitsky dodges the punch combination from Walker.
Walker connects with the punch.
Krakowitsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Krakowitsky tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Krakowitsky.
Rocky Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krakowitsky tries to clinch up.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker misses with a wild body shot.
Krakowitsky wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.
Krakowitsky tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
Walker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krakowitsky darts in trying to clinch
and Walker counters with a one-two to the body.
Walker dives in and grabs Krakowitsky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krakowitsky pushes down on Walker's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krakowitsky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Krakowitsky counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krakowitsky goes for a takedown in the clinch but Walker prevents it.
Krakowitsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Krakowitsky shows good takedown defense.
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!
Walker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krakowitsky moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
Walker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Krakowitsky throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Krakowitsky wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.
Krakowitsky pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Walker back to the cage. Krakowitsky follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krakowitsky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krakowitsky moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker throws a head kick but Krakowitsky moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Walker misses the target.
Krakowitsky shoots in looking for a takedown. Walker tries to sprawl out of it but Krakowitsky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rocky Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Krakowitsky.
Krakowitsky looks for the body kick but Walker saw that one coming.
A jab from Walker does it's job there.
Krakowitsky moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
Krakowitsky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Krakowitsky wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Walker misses.
Walker throws a series of punches but Krakowitsky avoids them all with ease.
Krakowitsky steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Walker. That one must have hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krakowitsky stalks Walker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Walker's face. Walker staggers backwards, shaken.
Krakowitsky wants to clinch
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand.
Krakowitsky wants to clinch.
Krakowitsky is looking to clinch.
Krakowitsky avoids the head kick by Walker.
Krakowitsky tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range.
Walker gets a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krakowitsky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
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 real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Krakowitsky is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rocky Walker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yuri Krakowitsky's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Walker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Walker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Krakowitsky wants to clinch but Walker slips to the side
and Walker counters with a left and a right that stings Krakowitsky.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Krakowitsky wants to clinch but Walker slips to the side
and Walker counters with a two punch combo.
Krakowitsky has closed the distance and engaged Walker in a clinch.
Walker stops a takedown attempt from Krakowitsky.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Krakowitsky is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Walker to keep the fight standing.
Walker is looking to break free of the clinch but Krakowitsky has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakowitsky tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rocky Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Krakowitsky.
Krakowitsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krakowitsky has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Walker after a bit of a struggle.
Walker gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Walker wants to control but Krakowitsky is keeping him busy.
Walker is taking a breather. Krakowitsky says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Walker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krakowitsky is looking to improve his position.
Krakowitsky trying to control but Walker postures up.
Walker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krakowitsky pushes Walker off and gets back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Walker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Krakowitsky!
Krakowitsky is bucking up trying to escape but Walker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker controlling from the full mount.
Walker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Walker content just to control the position here.
Walker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Walker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Krakowitsky is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker content just to control the position here.
Walker lands a nice shot to the head.
Walker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yuri Krakowitsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rocky Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rocky Walker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Walker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Walker, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Walker!
Post fight, an emotional Rocky Walker said 'I'd like to thank Kaiser, Burning Fist, and my coaches and training partners at Cobra Kai.. coach says second place is no place! If the sky is falling on your head, don't say I didn't warn you.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kriss Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hustlin. Angel has chosen Rev Theory - Hell Yeah as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kriss Angel!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson has Angel up against the cage in a clinch.
Angel is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson lands a takedown into guard.
Angel looking for subs off his back but Jackson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson is nestled in close to Angel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Angel to get to his feet.
Angel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
No joy there for Angel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kriss Angel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Angel lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Shane Jackson has been cut.
Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Angel is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Angel is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, if Jackson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jackson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jackson postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Angel in real trouble here! The ref calls for Angel to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Jackson!
A less than humble Shane Jackson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tripp Hazard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Black Label Society - Stillborn. Tripp Hazard has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tripp Hazard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apollo Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazard gets caught flat footed, as Brooks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hazard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hazard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brooks controls the pace.
Hazard wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Brooks is now in half guard.
Brooks seems to be looking for submissions.
Brooks slows the pace down in half guard.
Hazard wants to get back to his feet.
Brooks stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Brooks there.
Hazard trying to control but Brooks postures up.
Brooks not doing much here.
Hazard is looking to get back to is feet but Brooks passes into side control.
Brooks has hold of Hazard's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hazard tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Brooks cranks the arm and Hazard screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hazard, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Apollo Brooks!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jayce Calhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Hustlin as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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250 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Big heart |
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Decent boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jayce Calhoun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calhoun darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Calhoun throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Calhoun looking for a sweep. Not yet Calhoun, not yet.
Jackson gets to his feet. Calhoun looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson drives through with a takedown into Calhoun's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Calhoun can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Calhoun is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Calhoun avoid being mounted?
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Calhoun's temple.
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Calhoun is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson passes to full mount!
Jackson lands a big shot to the head and Calhoun winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Shawn Jackson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Shawn Jackson waved his t-shirt featuring Just Fight's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jay Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Couture!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Couture walks into a jab.
Jackson throws a right hand that Couture ducks under and follows up with a left that Couture also avoids with ease.
Couture lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Couture closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Couture up against the cage.
Couture wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Couture avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Couture tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Couture is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Couture avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Couture looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Couture drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Jackson follows Couture to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Jackson!
Post fight, an emotional Jay Jackson said 'Houston, Texas, I love you! Shout out to the best manager in the world, Kenny Powers'.
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