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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Delirious Creation (ranked 6960 p4p, 455 weight class) and Nikola Jokic (ranked 4472 p4p, 363 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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285 lbs
1 - 8 - 0 |
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272 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Delirious Creation!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nikola Jokic!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jokic is defended easily by Creation.
We've been told by Creation's head coaches at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jokic tries to clinch up.
Creation tried to counter with a leg kick but Jokic avoided it.
Jokic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Creation sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jokic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Creation sprawls well initially but Jokic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Creation is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokic is keen to just control but Creation is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jokic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Delirious Creation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikola Jokic.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jokic is defended easily by Creation.
As Jokic backs away, Creation returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jokic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Creation's waist but Creation gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jokic off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Creation misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Creation. No joy for Jokic on that attempt.
Creation appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jokic tries to clinch there but Creation circles away.
Creation tried to counter with a leg kick but Jokic avoided it.
Jokic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Creation paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Creation breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Creation avoids it really well and circles away.
Jokic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jokic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Creation defends well and Jokic ends up having to push Creation into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Jokic backs away, Creation returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jokic wants to clinch
and Creation counters with a thumping low kick.
Jokic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jokic lands in his opponent's guard.
Creation wants to stand up but Jokic is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokic told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Creation wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jokic manages to pass to side control.
Creation might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jokic is trying to control. Creation wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Creation is trying to stand up here but Jokic is controlling him well.
Jokic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jokic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Creation has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Creation looks like he's trying to stand up.
Creation trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jokic darts in looking for a takedown but Creation gets double underhooks and turns Jokic into the ropes.
Creation was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jokic shoots in and drives through. Creation sprawls well.
Creation swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jokic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Creation counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Delirious Creation will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jokic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Creation cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jokic has a takedown stuffed.
Creation tried to counter with a leg kick but Jokic avoided it.
Jokic fails with the takedown
and Creation counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jokic closes the distance and clinches up with Creation, looking for a takedown. Jokic pushes Creation against the ropes but Creation circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Creation is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Delirious Creation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikola Jokic.
Jokic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creation wants to get back to his feet but Jokic drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikola Jokic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Creation bucks up and tries to throw Jokic off but instead Jokic has got his back!
Creation trying to get back to his feet but Jokic is in full control for now.
Well, with Jokic on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Creation is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokic working for the choke.
Creation is trying to get back to his feet but Jokic has full control of the position and if anything, Creation has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jokic is looking for the choke from the back position but Creation is controlling his hands well.
Jokic is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Creation knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Creation for a finish.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jokic is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Creation defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Creation trying to get back to his feet but Jokic is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokic throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Creation is trying to stand back up.
Creation is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Creation trying to get back to his feet but Jokic is in full control for now.
Jokic is persistently looking for the submission but Creation is defending it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creation is trying to stand back up.
Jokic is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Creation has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Creation trying to get back to his feet but Jokic is in full control for now.
Creation is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jokic gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Jokic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jokic looking to score a takedown here. Creation is defending well but Jokic drives through and ends up in Creation's guard.
Creation is looking to stand up but Jokic isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Creation wants to stand up but Jokic is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokic tries for a takedown but Creation circles away easily
and Creation counters with a stiff right hand.
Jokic shoots in but Creation avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Creation leaves Jokic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Creation tried to counter with a leg kick but Jokic avoided it.
Delirious Creation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikola Jokic.
Creation stuffs the takedown.
Delirious Creation is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Creation as Jokic shoots in.
Creation is looking to counter punch.
Jokic is looking to clinch but Creation is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creation circles away from the clinch attempt
and Creation counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jokic wants to clinch.
Jokic tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Creation manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jokic shoots in for a takedown but Creation shows good takedown defense.
Jokic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Creation sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jokic tries for a takedown but Creation sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jokic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jokic lands in his opponent's guard.
Creation is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Delirious Creation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jokic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Creation is looking to stand up but Jokic isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jokic fails with the takedown.
Creation feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jokic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Creation to counter with a crisp jab.
Jokic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Creation makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jokic clinches with his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Creation escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jokic tries for a takedown but Creation circles away easily
enabling Creation to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Delirious Creation showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Creation has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 George Francis scores the fight for Nikola Jokic!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Nikola Jokic!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Nikola Jokic!
Nikola Jokic wins by unanimous decision!
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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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