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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 5614 p4p, 5550 weight class) and Jennson Jameison (ranked 557 p4p, 553 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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260
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jennson Jameison!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameison clinches up against the cage.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Jameison has him pressed against the cage.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Jameison keeps him there for the moment.
Jameison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Jameison with that takedown attempt.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Jameison circles away.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Jameison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jameison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameison pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Jameison is trying to trip Smith. He has hold of a leg but Smith is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jameison persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Smith striking off his back but it's not causing Jameison any problems.
Jameison has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Sensational. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jameison postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Jameison tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Jameison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jameison is stalling in the full guard.
Jameison wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Jameison wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
That's two 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.
Smith looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Jameison holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jameison has clasped his hands together around Smith's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Smith sneaks out the side door and pushes Jameison away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jameison forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Jameison tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith tries to circle away but Jameison has him pinned against the cage.
Smith is trying to stall.
Jameison tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameison is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jameison manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jameison looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into half guard.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jameison with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jameison regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smith.
Smith wants to control from the top but Jameison keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jameison looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith trying to control but Jameison is working from the bottom.
Jameison doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Jameison.
Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jennson Jameison will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jameison lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jameison shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Jameison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jameison forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Jameison throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jameison working Smith over with knees to the body.
Smith tries to pull guard but Jameison holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Jameison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Jameison counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameison manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jameison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith trying to control but Jameison is working from the bottom.
Jameison wants to improve his position but instead Smith has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to take a breather but Jameison is having none of it.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jameison is looking to improve his position.
Jameison is doing well to control the position and prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
Jameison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jameison is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jameison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jameison is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
Jameison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jameison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Smith thinks about countering with a body kick.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jennson Jameison.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameison moves into the clinch.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jameison is defending well for now.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Jameison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jameison moves into the clinch.
Smith is trying to break free.
Jameison breaks the clinch.
Jameison closes the distance and clinches.
Jameison lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameison successfully pulls guard.
Jameison working a defensive guard here.
Jameison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith stays in close to Jameison's body and controls the position.
Smith distracts Jameison with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jameison has a takedown stuffed.
Jameison clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jennson Jameison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Smith tries to clinch but Jameison is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Jameison misses.
Jameison tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jameison somewhat.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Jameison moves his leg out of the way.
Smith has Jameison up against the cage in a clinch.
Jameison jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Jameison gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jameison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jennson Jameison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Jameison tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jameison manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jennson Jameison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jameison counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jameison forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Jameison manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jameison manages to break the clinch.
Jameison misses with the combination.
Jameison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jameison off to one side.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Jameison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jameison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
John Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Jameison on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameison moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jameison ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jameison no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jameison is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Jameison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jameison controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jameison, up you get!
Jameison blocks a head kick by Smith.
A good leg kick by Jameison.
Jameison shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jameison as he avoids it easily.
Jameison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameison tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jameison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jameison has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jameison drags the fight down to the ground.
John Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jennson Jameison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jennson Jameison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jennson Jameison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jameison has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jennson Jameison!
In defeat, John Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'he did a great job'.
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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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