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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schoonie Jenkins (ranked 2562 p4p, 2913 weight class) and Boney Goat (ranked 270 p4p, 315 weight class). Schoonie Jenkins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Boney Goat's chin.
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205 cm 23 270 5 - 5 - 0 |
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194 cm 22 250 7 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling Lethal high kicks Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler Great elbows 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 5 - 5 - 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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Boney Goat! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jenkins is looking to score with low kicks. Goat misses with a leg kick. Jenkins throws a jab when Goat was well out of range. We've been told by Jenkins's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Jenkins lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jenkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Jenkins lands a jab to Goat's midsection. Jenkins connects with a crisp jab. Jenkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goat throws out the jab. Goat avoids the body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Goat fails miserably with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goat shoots in for a takedown and gets it. 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! Jenkins is positioning himself well to prevent Goat advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jenkins is trying to maintain the position but Goat is very close to passing his half guard. Goat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jenkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Jenkins tries to get to full guard but Goat has control of the leg. Jenkins is working hard here to advance position. Jenkins controlling the position for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jenkins is looking to control Goat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jenkins avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Goat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jenkins is controlling Goat's trapped leg to prevent Goat from advancing to side control. Jenkins wants to improve his position but Goat is controlling well.
Goat is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jenkins defends it well. Jenkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goat is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jenkins is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Jenkins throws a nice looking combination but Goat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Goat fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jenkins checks it well. Goat closes the distance and clinches up with Jenkins, looking for a takedown. Goat pushes Jenkins against the cage but Jenkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Goat fails with a takedown attempt. Schoonie Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boney Goat. Goat takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Jenkins swings and misses with a shot to the body and Goat counters with a stiff right hand. Jenkins lands with a nice body kick. Goat checks a low kick from Jenkins.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Goat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Goat checks a leg kick. We've been informed that Goat has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Goat shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins shows good takedown defense. Jenkins lands an overhand right. Goat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jenkins misses with a wild body shot. Goat tries to clinch but Jenkins is having none of it. Jenkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Goat tries for a takedown but Jenkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Schoonie Jenkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Goat shoots in for a double leg but Jenkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Jenkins misses with a low kick as Goat jumps back. Goat shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Goat thows a body kick. Jenkins tries to catch it but that hurt him. Goat throws a front kick aimed at Jenkins's knee but Jenkins avoids it well. Goat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Jenkins tries to land a front kick but Goat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Schoonie Jenkins dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Jenkins is looking to land body kicks. Jenkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goat. Jenkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goat manages to avoid it. Jenkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Jenkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Goat fails with the takedown. Jenkins half committed to a counter leg kick. Jenkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Jenkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Goat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goat feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jenkins tries to land a sweep but no joy. Goat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Jenkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goat is one step ahead there. Jenkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jenkins tries to land a sweep but no joy. Jenkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Goat is fighting to break Jenkins's control of his arms but Jenkins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Goat from controlling successfully. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Jenkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goat is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Jenkins is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Goat pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jenkins is out of range and Goat settles back down. Goat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two 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. Jenkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Goat, before circling back to the center of the mat. Goat digs a good hook to Jenkins's body.
Goat looks to score with a jab to the body but Jenkins is just out of range. Jenkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Schoonie Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jenkins throws a quick inside leg kick. Goat tries to clinch up but Jenkins circles away and keeps his distance. Jenkins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Jenkins cracks Goat with an open hand slap. Goat looks to throw a body kick and Jenkins counters with a nice uppercut. Jenkins lands a really nice looking cross but Goat seems unphased.
Goat is rocked! Jenkins misses with a head kick.
Goat is still on wobbly legs! Can Jenkins finish him? Goat get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Goat stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Jenkins runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Schoonie Jenkins! A relieved looking Schoonie Jenkins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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