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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Hedegaard (ranked 2164 p4p, 5947 weight class) and Freddy Jackson (ranked 289 p4p, 626 weight class). Jackson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Your gonna pay. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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208 cm 20 195 8 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm 23 185 2 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns Brawler Cardio machine |
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Decent wrestler Brawler Solid chin |
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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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Hedegaard! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Freddy Jackson! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hedegaard checks a leg kick nicely. Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Hedegaard. Hedegaard gets slowly back to his feet. Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hedegaard tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hedegaard to the ground. Hedegaard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Hedegaard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and Hedegaard finishes the takedown easily into guard. Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Jackson keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully. Jackson is trying to hold Hedegaard in close to prevent damage but Hedegaard has managed to pass into half guard.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hedegaard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ground and pound from Hedegaard. Jackson is not content to let Hedegaard control the position. Hedegaard trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hedegaard is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hedegaard is working away from the top position though. Hedegaard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Hedegaard eventually gives up the hold. Hedegaard is looking for a kimura here.
Hedegaard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Hedegaard tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it. Jackson keeping hold of Hedegaard's head, controlling as best he can. Hedegaard frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Hedegaard is having none of it. Hedegaard looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hedegaard with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson has given up his back here.
Hedegaard wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy. Hedegaard is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hedegaard working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hedegaard controlling from the back. Hedegaard tries to keep control of the position but Jackson is staying busy. Jackson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jackson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hedegaard working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jackson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Hedegaard dominated that round. That's time! Hedegaard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hedegaard to the mat! Hedegaard manages to get full guard. Hedegaard is pulling down on Jackson's head to control his posture. Hedegaard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson preventing the sweep. Simon Hedegaard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hedegaard working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hedegaard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around? Hedegaard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily. Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hedegaard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Hedegaard's legs - danger averted. Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedegaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hedegaard pushes a forearm under Jackson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jackson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Hedegaard!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
34% |
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