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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schoonie Jenkins (ranked 3455 p4p, 3355 weight class) and Nelson Frazier (ranked 399 p4p, 390 weight class). The key to victory for Schoonie Jenkins has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Schoonie Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nelson Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins throws a head kick but Frazier moves out of range.
Frazier shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jenkins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jenkins avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Frazier.
Frazier throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Frazier is trying to move to mount but Jenkins reverses beautifully and ends up in Frazier's guard.
Frazier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jenkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jenkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frazier managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins trying to control but Frazier is working from the bottom.
Frazier is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jenkins trying to control but Frazier is working from the bottom.
Frazier is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Frazier keeps moving.
Jenkins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jenkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frazier is keeping the position for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Frazier has control of Jenkins's left arm, preventing Jenkins from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jenkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Jenkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frazier drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jenkins defends it well.
Frazier shoots in and gets a takedown into Jenkins's guard.
Jenkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frazier.
Frazier throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frazier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins working a defensive guard here.
Frazier stands up over Jenkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Frazier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Frazier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jenkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frazier.
Frazier chips away with some ground and pound.
Frazier trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Frazier tries to free his leg and advance position but Jenkins is retaining full guard.
We've been informed that Frazier has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Frazier from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but Frazier is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jenkins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Frazier or perhaps it was just good defense by Jenkins, which made it look bad.
Frazier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Frazier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jenkins's head.
Jenkins is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Frazier is looking to take a break and control but Jenkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Frazier there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Frazier dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jenkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jenkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frazier shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jenkins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jenkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Frazier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Frazier trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Jenkins controlling Frazier's posture.
Frazier controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier cracks Jenkins with a solid left hand.
Jenkins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Frazier is controlling him.
Frazier distracts Jenkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier working some strikes from top position.
Frazier wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Frazier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Frazier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jenkins working a defensive guard here.
Frazier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nelson Frazier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jenkins gets caught flat footed, as Frazier shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier scoring with some ground and pound.
Jenkins is looking to stand up but Frazier isn't so interested in that idea.
Frazier postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jenkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frazier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jenkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frazier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Frazier working some strikes from top position.
Jenkins controlling Frazier's posture.
Frazier postures up in Jenkins's guard and throws a big left but Jenkins blocks it.
Frazier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jenkins is really struggling to control Frazier but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Frazier trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Frazier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We've been told by Jenkins's head coaches at Tycoon Coaching & Sparring that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Frazier shoots in and drives through. Jenkins sprawls well.
Frazier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nelson Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins throws a low kick but Frazier avoids it.
Jenkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frazier fails with a takedown attempt.
Jenkins throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins leaves Frazier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schoonie Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Frazier.
Jenkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Jenkins misses with a body shot.
Frazier shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jenkins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Frazier is in close to Jenkins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Frazier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Frazier is working Jenkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jenkins trying to keep a closed guard but Frazier is proving a slippery customer.
Jenkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frazier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Frazier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Frazier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jenkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jenkins!
Frazier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Nelson Frazier has been cut.
Jab from Jenkins.
Frazier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Frazier shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jenkins is trying to defend but Frazier finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Frazier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jenkins preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Frazier slips a nice elbow through Jenkins's hands, connecting with Jenkins's forehead.
Frazier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jenkins keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier is just content to waste time from the top position. Jenkins takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Frazier preventing the sweep.
Jenkins wants to hit a sweep here but Frazier passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jenkins there!
Frazier putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Frazier scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Frazier scoring with strikes but Jenkins is staying in there.
Jenkins wants to hold on but Frazier pushes him away.
Jenkins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jenkins is on top in guard.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Frazier keeps moving.
Frazier is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Frazier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frazier misses with a head shot. Jenkins uses the momentum to regain guard.
Frazier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Schoonie Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Frazier cracks Jenkins with a solid left hand.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Frazier. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jenkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frazier is one step ahead there.
Jenkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frazier.
Frazier throws a big right hand that misses.
Jenkins is trying to control the position but Frazier postures up.
Jenkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Jenkins, not yet.
Jenkins working a defensive guard here.
That's four 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.
Frazier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Frazier postures up in Jenkins's guard and throws a big left but Jenkins blocks it.
Frazier trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Frazier throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Frazier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frazier shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frazier was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Jenkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Frazier.
Jenkins struggling a bit here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frazier cracks Jenkins with a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nelson Frazier.
I've got Frazier 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nelson Frazier!
During a confident post fight interview, Nelson Frazier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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