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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Nastyboy (ranked 5500 p4p, 22428 weight class) and William Jaktic (ranked 151 p4p, 117 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 cm 23 280 0 - 1 - 0 |
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195 cm 27 256 9 - 13 - 1 |
Good wrestling Brawler Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt Basic striking Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jerry Nastyboy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 9 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, William Jaktic! The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jaktic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A left lands for Nastyboy. Nastyboy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jaktic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Jaktic shoots in but Nastyboy avoids the takedown attempt easily. Nastyboy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Nastyboy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Jaktic rushes Nastyboy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Nastyboy stops a takedown attempt from Jaktic.
Nastyboy missing with knees to the body.
Nastyboy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Nastyboy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jaktic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Jaktic tries for a takedown but Nastyboy manages to get underhooks.
Jerry Nastyboy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Jaktic. Jaktic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nastyboy takes a swing at Jaktic's ribcage but misses. Nastyboy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Nastyboy throws an off balance right hand
and Jaktic counters with a left and a right that stings Nastyboy. Jaktic takes one on the button. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jaktic goes for a double leg but Nastyboy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nastyboy continues to drive forward. Nastyboy throws an off balance right hand
and Jaktic counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jaktic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nastyboy swivels though and keeps the full guard. Nastyboy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jaktic on the ground. Jaktic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Jaktic looking to pass the guard. Jaktic cracks Nastyboy with a solid left hand. Jaktic trying to control but Nastyboy is working from the bottom. Jaktic works a leg free and moves into half guard. Jaktic is nestled in close to Nastyboy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Jaktic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Nastyboy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nastyboy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jaktic is working away from the top position though. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nastyboy is looking for a sweep. Jaktic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Jaktic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Nastyboy leaves Jaktic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A decent looking cross lands there for Nastyboy. Jaktic is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Nastyboy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Nastyboy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Nastyboy cracks Jaktic with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jaktic looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nastyboy finish him?
It looks like William Jaktic has been cut. Jaktic defending well as Nastyboy loads up on a big left hand. A slow jab from Nastyboy misses its intended target. Jaktic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nastyboy's guard. 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! Nastyboy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Nastyboy has Jaktic pulled in close to control his posture. Jaktic works a leg free and moves into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jaktic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Nastyboy tries to get to full guard but Jaktic has control of the leg. Jaktic is thwarting Nastyboy's attempts to control the position. Jaktic wants to control but Nastyboy is keeping him busy. Nastyboy wants to improve his position but Jaktic is controlling well.
Nastyboy taking some punishment here, with Jaktic in his half guard. Ground and pound from Jaktic. Jaktic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jerry Nastyboy will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on William Jaktic's cut. That's time! Nastyboy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Nastyboy misses with a wild body shot. Jaktic with the counter takedown but Nastyboy avoids it easily. Nastyboy connects with a body shot that sends Jaktic's belly button to the back. Jaktic darts in looking for a takedown but Nastyboy gets double underhooks and turns Jaktic into the cage. Jaktic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nastyboy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Jaktic tries to score with some ground and pound. Nastyboy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Nastyboy is looking to reverse the position. Jaktic working the ground and pound from side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nastyboy tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jaktic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Nastyboy wants to control but Jaktic postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nastyboy is trying to get back to half guard. Jaktic taking a breather here. Nastyboy is trying to get back to half guard. Jaktic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nastyboy keeps working. Nastyboy is looking to reverse the position.
That's two 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. Nastyboy struggling a bit here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Jaktic staying out of range there. William Jaktic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jaktic goes for a double leg but Nastyboy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nastyboy continues to drive forward. Nastyboy looks to land a left hand but Jaktic moved out of range nicely. Nastyboy swings for the body but Jaktic moves out of range.
Jaktic with the counter takedown but Nastyboy avoids it easily. Nastyboy lands a nice shot to the body.
Jerry Nastyboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nastyboy misses with an uppercut
and Jaktic counters with a takedown into side control. Nastyboy is looking for a sweep. Nastyboy is working hard here to advance position. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jaktic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jaktic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Nastyboy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nastyboy tries to get out of the position. Jaktic working away. Nastyboy is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Jaktic is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Jaktic wants to control but Nastyboy is keeping him busy. The ground and pound from Jaktic seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Jaktic lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Nastyboy tries to buck Jaktic off but Jaktic is having none of it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nastyboy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jaktic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nastyboy keeps working. Jaktic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nastyboy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Jaktic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on William Jaktic's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! Nastyboy throws a lazy uppercut
and Jaktic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nastyboy won't be happy with that. Jaktic trying to control the action but Nastyboy is working from the bottom. Nastyboy tries to bench press Jaktic off him but Jaktic keeps the position. Nastyboy can't do much from the bottom here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jaktic content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Jaktic has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Nastyboy is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jaktic trying to control the position but Nastyboy is working away. Nastyboy is trying to get back to half guard. Jaktic just content to control the position. Jaktic trying to control the action but Nastyboy is working from the bottom. William Jaktic has got the better of the ground game so far. Nastyboy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jerry Nastyboy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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. Jaktic cracks Nastyboy with an elbow. That is naaassty. Nastyboy is being controlled here. Jaktic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nastyboy keeps working. Nastyboy is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Jaktic throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Nastyboy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jaktic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Nastyboy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nastyboy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jaktic eats them both and turns towards Nastyboy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Jaktic goes for a double leg but Nastyboy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nastyboy continues to drive forward. Jaktic shoots in but no luck this time. Jaktic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jaktic tries to clinch but Nastyboy is having none of it. Nastyboy cracks Jaktic with a right hand to the side of the head. Jaktic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jaktic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Nastyboy is trying to control Jaktic's posture but Jaktic avoids it. Nastyboy is looking for a sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jaktic wants to control but Nastyboy is keeping him busy. Jaktic cracks Nastyboy with a big elbow. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The referee asks Jaktic politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jaktic prefers to stall for the moment though. Jaktic lands some shots froms side control. Nastyboy is being controlled here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nastyboy is looking for a sweep. Nastyboy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! William Jaktic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Jaktic 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for William Jaktic! Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for William Jaktic! Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for William Jaktic!
William Jaktic wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
41% |
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