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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cuba Gooding (ranked 4479 p4p, 4403 weight class) and Jonny Junkjuggler (ranked 483 p4p, 480 weight class). Gooding's entrance music is Magic Bus The Who. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cuba Gooding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonny Junkjuggler!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junkjuggler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gooding was well out of range. Poor timing from Junkjuggler.
Gooding throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Junkjuggler's waist but Junkjuggler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gooding off to one side.
Junkjuggler feints and then cracks Gooding's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gooding down.
Gooding looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Junkjuggler!
Sloppy strikes there by Gooding.
Junkjuggler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gooding prevents Junkjuggler from standing back up.
Junkjuggler is looking to control Gooding's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Junkjuggler avoid being mounted?
Gooding stops Junkjuggler from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gooding moves into full mount! Junkjuggler won't be happy about that!
Gooding throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gooding throws some wild stikes that Junkjuggler manages to avoid easily.
Gooding lands a couple of good shots and Junkjuggler has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Gooding trying to control.
Gooding is working the ground and pound. Can Junkjuggler escape?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gooding gets his hands free as Junkjuggler looks to control.
Junkjuggler defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gooding's arms.
Gooding is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Gooding patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gooding missing with punches from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Gooding manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Junkjuggler is keeping busy.
Gooding thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Gooding keeps control of the position as Junkjuggler tries to break free.
Junkjuggler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gooding slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
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!
A lull in the action here.
Junkjuggler rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gooding is taking a breather. Junkjuggler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gooding throwing shots but Junkjuggler is blocking nicely.
Gooding is trying to control the action in half guard but Junkjuggler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gooding perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gooding with the ground and pound but Junkjuggler uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Junkjuggler can't keep his opponent in guard - Gooding advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gooding is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Junkjuggler as he works his way to full guard.
Gooding in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gooding passes into half guard.
Gooding trying to work for an americana but Junkjuggler has managed to regain full guard.
Gooding in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gooding controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gooding content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cuba Gooding dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gooding shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gooding showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gooding is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gooding throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gooding throwing shots but Junkjuggler is blocking nicely.
Gooding sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Junkjuggler defending well though.
Gooding trying to advance position but Junkjuggler counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junkjuggler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gooding has his foot on Junkjuggler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Junkjuggler works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gooding working for a triangle but Junkjuggler defends it easily.
Junkjuggler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cuba Gooding overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Junkjuggler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gooding wants to improve his position but instead Junkjuggler has moved into half guard.
Junkjuggler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gooding knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gooding is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Junkjuggler pulls his head out easily.
Junkjuggler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gooding is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Junkjuggler pulls his head out easily.
Junkjuggler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gooding looking for subs from the bottom but Junkjuggler mounts him!
Gooding is looking to improve his position but Junkjuggler isn't that keen on the idea.
Gooding regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junkjuggler is keen to just control but Gooding is a slippery customer.
Gooding looking for submissions off his back.
Gooding trying to hold on to Junkjuggler's head to control him but Junkjuggler postures up.
Gooding looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Junkjuggler pushes past his half guard into mount!
Gooding tries to control the position but Junkjuggler now has his back.
Junkjuggler is trying to stick to Gooding's back but Gooding is turning into Junkjuggler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Junkjuggler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gooding.
Junkjuggler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gooding is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junkjuggler can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junkjuggler keeping moving, preventing Gooding from controlling successfully.
Gooding throws an elbow that misses. Junkjuggler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gooding's guard. Nice move by Junkjuggler!
Gooding throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Junkjuggler escapes and throws Gooding's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gooding is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gooding wants to control but Junkjuggler postures up.
Gooding is trying to escape the position but Junkjuggler is controlling the position.
Gooding gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jonny Junkjuggler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Gooding looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gooding trying to control the position from guard on top but Junkjuggler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gooding pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Junkjuggler is keeping the position for now.
Gooding lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gooding loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gooding postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gooding throws an elbow that misses. Junkjuggler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gooding's guard. Nice move by Junkjuggler!
Gooding trying to keep a closed guard but Junkjuggler is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gooding is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gooding looking to hit a scissor sweep but Junkjuggler is one step ahead there.
Gooding has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Junkjuggler is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gooding.
Gooding is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Junkjuggler is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Junkjuggler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gooding is in all sorts of trouble here.
Junkjuggler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gooding tries to reverse the position but Junkjuggler maintains control.
Gooding tries to lock up and control but Junkjuggler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Junkjuggler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gooding keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gooding wants to hold on but Junkjuggler pushes him away.
Gooding working to try and regain half guard.
Junkjuggler controlling from mount.
Gooding is looking to improve his position but Junkjuggler isn't that keen on the idea.
Gooding tries to hold on but Junkjuggler pushes him away.
Gooding can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gooding gets back to half guard.
Gooding is looking for a sweep. Junkjuggler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gooding trying to control from the bottom.
Gooding actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gooding looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Junkjuggler not doing much here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Junkjuggler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Junkjuggler 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jonny Junkjuggler!
Our winner, Jonny Junkjuggler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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