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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Wholequist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kleberson The Fly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wholequist kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is 'Extreme Ways' by Moby. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Wholequist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kleberson The Fly!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Fly lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wholequist's sensitive parts.
The Fly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wholequist bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The Fly is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wholequist's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wholequist is working for a kimura but The Fly is defending it quite comfortably.
Wholequist is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for The Fly!
The Fly working to try and regain half guard.
The Fly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The Fly wants to control but Wholequist is having none of it.
Wholequist is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. The Fly can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The Fly is looking to improve his position but Wholequist isn't that keen on the idea.
Wholequist working for a submission but The Fly is keeping him at bay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wholequist with good strikes from the mount here!
Wholequist raining down shots from the mount!
The Fly wants to hold on but Wholequist pushes him away.
Wholequist with the ground and pound from mount.
The Fly is trying desperately to improve position.
The Fly sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The Fly gets full guard.
Wholequist is breathing heavily.
Wholequist slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The Fly wants to sweep here but Wholequist controlling him for the moment.
The Fly keeping moving, preventing Wholequist from controlling successfully.
The Fly working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Fly throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wholequist has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of The Fly is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wholequist slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The Fly is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The Fly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The Fly gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The Fly wants to get back to full guard.
The Fly blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wholequist.
The Fly is pressing down on Wholequist's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The Fly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Fly wants to stand but Wholequist is controlling the position.
Wholequist postures up.
Wholequist tries to free his leg and advance position but The Fly is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wholequist drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wholequist jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wholequist looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wholequist drops back looking for a leg! The Fly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Fly manages to kick Wholequist off! Wholequist jumps back into The Fly's guard.
The Fly has momentary wrist control but Wholequist slips an elbow through the middle.
Wholequist advances position into side control!
Wholequist is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Fly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wholequist is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Fly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wholequist tries for a kimura but The Fly is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on The Fly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wholequist landing a few strikes.
The Fly is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wholequist off and has taken his back!
Wholequist is taking damage to the body and head.
Wholequist has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wholequist covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Wholequist is keeping busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wholequist breaks The Fly's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wholequist stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wholequist shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wholequist trying to control but The Fly is working from the bottom.
Wholequist makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wholequist working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The Fly can't keep his opponent in guard - Wholequist advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Wholequist dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wholequist.
Wholequist is working The Fly over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wholequist is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Fly has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wholequist wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Fly, who protects the arm well.
The Fly is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wholequist trying to pass the guard but The Fly defending well.
The Fly is trying to get back to full guard.
Wholequist seems to be looking for submissions.
Wholequist seems to be looking for submissions.
The Fly is trying to maintain the position but Wholequist is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wholequist working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on The Fly's thigh. The Fly counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The Fly is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wholequist is controlling him.
The Fly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wholequist gets the takedown into side control.
Wholequist looking to punish the body of his opponent here but The Fly is avoiding damage well.
Wholequist is looking to take a break and control but The Fly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wholequist tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wholequist is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Fly has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wholequist decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Wholequist misses
and The Fly counters with a nice uppercut.
Wholequist changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The Fly looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wholequist tries to move into full mount but can't pass The Fly's legs.
The Fly tries to buck Wholequist off but Wholequist is having none of it.
Wholequist working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The Fly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wholequist wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Fly, who protects the arm well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Fly manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The Fly is looking to stall here but Wholequist recovers full guard.
Wholequist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Fly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wholequist will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The Fly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wholequist is trying to control the position but The Fly postures up.
Wholequist has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Fly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wholequist looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Fly is one step ahead there.
The Fly wants to pass the guard but Wholequist is keeping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wholequist drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wholequist with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wholequist passes into half guard.
Wholequist takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wholequist passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for The Fly!
A nice elbow there by Wholequist.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wholequist working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. The Fly looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Wholequist! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jackson Wholequist!
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hype
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