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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Judd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cactus Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack has chosen Symphony Of Destruction by Megadeth as his entrance music. Cactus Jack has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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225 lbs
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277 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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Good elbows
Very confident |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eugene Judd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cactus Jack!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack takes the fight into the clinch.
Judd could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jack misses with a body punch.
Judd taking a breather.
Jack misses with an elbow strike.
Jack misses with an elbow strike.
Judd can't break the clinch.
Jack tries a body shot but Judd blocks it.
Judd misses with a punch on the inside.
Jack can't find room to land a body shot as Judd controls the action.
Jack manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jack keeps control of Judd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack tries to work over Judd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Judd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Judd tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jack just stands there and leans against the cage.
Judd dodges an elbow strike from Jack.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judd blocks the elbow strike.
Jack can't find room to land a body shot as Judd controls the action.
Judd fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jack throws an elbow that misses.
Judd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Judd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Judd tried to counter with a leg kick but Jack avoided it.
Jack instigates a clinch.
Judd is trying to pull guard but Jack has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugene Judd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jack misses with a punch to the body.
Jack looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jack prevents Judd from breaking the clinch.
Jack creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Judd breaks the clinch.
Jack closes the distance and pushes Judd back into the cage.
Judd pulls guard successfully.
Jack trying to stand up but can't free himself from Judd's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Judd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jack has managed to get both his arms back between Judd's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Judd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Judd lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Judd trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jack is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Judd is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Judd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jack works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jack wants to stand up but Judd is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Judd darts in and clinches Jack up against the cage.
Jack throws an elbow but it misses.
Judd avoiding damage as Jack throws knees to the body.
Judd is looking to control Jack's arms but Jack gets an underhook and turns him. Now Judd has his back to the cage.
Judd is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jack is defending well.
Judd is working for takedown but Jack is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judd has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jack uses from the top position.
Jack has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Judd is proving hard to escape from.
Judd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jack is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jack has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Judd is proving hard to escape from.
Judd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jack trying to stand up but can't free himself from Judd's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cactus Jack dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Judd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jack as he avoids it easily.
Jack has managed to clinch.
Judd tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jack smiles and moves away.
Judd darts in and clinches Jack up against the cage.
Judd drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugene Judd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Judd looking for a takedown.
Jack struggles to land a body shot inside as Judd controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Judd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Judd goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jack prevents it.
Judd has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jack is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack throws an elbow that misses.
Jack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Judd is trying to push Jack away but Jack has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Judd tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jack stalling the fight.
Judd is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jack to keep the fight standing.
Jack wants to stall.
Jack misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jack - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jack throws an elbow but it misses.
Jack tries to land knees in the clinch but Judd avoids the damage to the body.
Judd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Judd is trying to break free.
Judd avoids a wild elbow strike from Jack.
Judd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack avoiding damage.
Jack misses with an elbow over the top.
Judd can't break the clinch.
Judd avoiding damage as Jack throws knees to the body.
Judd avoids a wild elbow strike from Jack.
Cactus Jack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Judd misses with a body punch.
Jack pushes off an throws an elbow but Judd leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Jack.
Judd tries for a takedown. No joy.
Judd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Judd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jack gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jack has Judd pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Judd.
Jack lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jack gets underhooks to prevent Judd's takedown attempt.
Jack struggles to land a body shot inside as Judd controls his hands.
Jack throws an elbow that misses.
Jack can't find room to land a body shot as Judd controls the action.
Judd is trying to force a seperation but Jack has the dominant position.
Judd fails to pull guard.
Jack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jack throws an elbow that misses.
Judd is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Judd tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jack just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jack throws an elbow but misses.
Judd has Jack pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jack manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judd is trying to maintain a safe position but Jack gets an underhook and turns Judd into the cage.
Judd is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Judd's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jack just misses with a elbow thrown towards Judd's brow.
Judd tries to pull guard but Jack holds him up against the cage and eventually Judd drops back down to his feet.
Jack trying to land knees to the body.
Judd blocks an elbow strike from Jack.
Judd dodges an elbow strike from Jack.
Jack's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jack throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Judd avoids the elbow strike from Jack, against the cage.
Jack missing with knees to the body.
Jack misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cactus Jack 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! This is the final round!
Judd throws a right hand that Jack ducks under and follows up with a left that Jack also avoids with ease.
Jack clinches.
Jack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Judd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Judd tries to pull guard but Jack won't allow it.
The referee calls for Jack to work.
Judd has Jack pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jack manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jack tries a body shot but Judd blocks it.
Judd is trying to drag Jack to the mat but Jack just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugene Judd. 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.
Judd wants to get back to striking at distance but Jack won't allow it.
Judd tries to pull guard but Jack forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jack stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judd dodges an elbow strike from Jack.
Judd avoids a wild elbow strike from Jack.
Judd fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jack has Judd pressed against the cage, preventing Judd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jack throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jack tries a body shot but Judd blocks it.
Judd blocks an elbow strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jack.
Judd drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jack pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jack closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jack as Judd tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judd jumps guard.
Jack wants to get up but he can't break Judd's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Judd is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jack looks like he's trying to stand up.
Judd is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jack!
Jack's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judd wants to control the pace but Jack is squirming around nicely.
Jack is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jack wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Judd.
Cactus Jack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Judd trying to control but Jack is having none of it.
Jack is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Judd has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Judd missing with strikes.
Judd misses with punches from the back.
Jack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Judd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jack is trying to get back to his feet but Judd has full control of the position and if anything, Jack has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jack has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Judd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
Jack wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eugene Judd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jack has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Smith scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cactus Jack!
Cactus Jack spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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