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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Shaw (ranked 2643 p4p, 3958 weight class) and Jebediah Springfield (ranked 333 p4p, 466 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jebediah Springfield!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Springfield as he avoids it easily.
Springfield looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Springfield tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shaw swivels and escapes.
Shaw stuffs the takedown attempt from Springfield. Springfield gets slowly back to his feet.
Shaw with a lazy takedown attempt
and Springfield counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shaw.
Springfield'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.
Springfield jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shaw walks away with a smile on his face. Springfield gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson Shaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jebediah Springfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shaw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw misses with a body shot.
Shaw feints and as Springfield raises his hands in defense, Shaw changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shaw looking to pass the guard.
Shaw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Springfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shaw postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shaw being controlled here momentarily.
Shaw controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springfield keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
Shaw postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shaw not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Springfield pulls Shaw in close to his closed guard and prevents Shaw from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Springfield staying out of range there.
Springfield looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shaw is fending him off so far but Springfield persists. Nope, Shaw circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw throws a hook to the side of Springfield's head but Springfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaw misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shaw closes this distance looking for a takedown but Springfield circles away.
Shaw moves in looking to clinch but Springfield pushes him off.
Shaw with a lazy takedown attempt
and Springfield counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Springfield blocks a head kick by Shaw.
Shaw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Springfield counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shaw thinking.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Shaw.
Springfield closes the distance and clinches.
Shaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Springfield has him pressed against the cage.
Springfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Springfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Springfield controlling the action here for a moment.
Shaw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Springfield just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shaw jumps guard but Springfield stands there with Shaw around his waist. Shaw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Springfield has Shaw pushed against the cage.
Springfield is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shaw pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shaw really is a fat lump.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Springfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shaw gets a double leg takedown into Springfield's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springfield is looking to stand up but Shaw isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jebediah Springfield will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Springfield fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shaw on the side of the head.
Shaw shoots in looking for a takedown but Springfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shaw's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shaw looks for a takedown but Springfield sprawls well.
Shaw tries for a takedown but Springfield sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw tries to clinch up.
Shaw rushes Springfield and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shaw tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield breaks from the clinch.
Springfield tries to land a front kick but Shaw steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Springfield clinches up with Shaw and pushes him back against the cage.
Springfield manages to break the clinch.
Shaw goes for a double leg but Springfield avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Springfield continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Springfield is trying to keep an underhook but Shaw manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Shaw has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Springfield wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shaw trying to control the action but Springfield is working from the bottom.
Shaw 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springfield has his hands clasped together around Shaw's back. He's all about the action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shaw stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Springfield circles away.
Springfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shaw throws a sloppy head kick and Springfield moves out of range easily.
Springfield has managed to clinch.
Shaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Springfield wants to clinch up but Shaw keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springfield clinches up with Shaw and pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Springfield.
Springfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shaw throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Springfield was covering up waiting for the punch and Shaw finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Springfield has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Shaw is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Springfield drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shaw pulls his leg out and moves away.
Springfield throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shaw's waist but Shaw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Springfield off to one side.
Springfield goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shaw displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Springfield.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springfield moves out of range of the body kick.
Shaw lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson Shaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw has a takedown stuffed.
Springfield has Shaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Shaw is trying to stall.
Shaw is trying to pull guard but Springfield turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shaw jumps guard and drags Springfield to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jebediah Springfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Shaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Springfield pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shaw looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Springfield manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Springfield fails to land the takedown.
Springfield tries to keep at a distance but Shaw has taken the fight into the clinch.
Springfield gets underhooks to prevent Shaw's takedown attempt.
Shaw breaks from the clinch.
Springfield slaps away a takedown attempt from Shaw, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springfield throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Jackson Shaw has been cut.
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt
and Springfield counters with a crisp one two that drops Shaw! Springfield thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Shaw to his feet! Shaw is in big trouble!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Springfield fails to land the takedown.
Springfield drops Shaw with a beautiful combination! Shaw stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Springfield is looking for the KO!
Shaw is rocked!
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!
Springfield has closed the distance and engaged Shaw in a clinch.
Oh Shaw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shaw avoiding damage as Springfield throws knees to the body.
Springfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shaw seems to have got his legs back now.
Jab by Springfield.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springfield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shaw as he jumps to the side.
Shaw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Springfield drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Springfield in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Springfield wants to control but Shaw is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Springfield's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Springfield really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shaw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shaw gets back to full guard.
Springfield slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shaw is trying to control the position but Springfield postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Springfield got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shaw has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Springfield has managed to get both his arms back between Shaw's legs - danger averted.
Springfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaw is keeping the position for now.
Springfield looking to sit in guard and control but Shaw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Springfield is retaining full guard.
Shaw trying to control but Springfield is working from the bottom.
Jackson Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jebediah Springfield is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shaw gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jebediah Springfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Springfield winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jebediah Springfield!
In defeat, Jackson Shaw stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a rematch I can beat this peice of crap fighter.'.
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energy
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pop
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