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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Stack (ranked 2450 p4p, 1832 weight class) and Taylor Jack SpeedGod (ranked 213 p4p, 179 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Stack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Jack SpeedGod!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stack walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Stack misses the target.
Jack SpeedGod showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stack.
Jack SpeedGod scores with a hook.
Stack connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stack clinches.
Stack lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod throws an elbow that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Stack.
A head punch on the inside from Jack SpeedGod fails to land.
Stack digs a right hand underneath Jack SpeedGod's ribcage. Jack SpeedGod let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jack SpeedGod has a couple of punches blocked by Stack.
Stack has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stack blocks an elbow strike from Jack SpeedGod.
Stack lands a right hand.
Stack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jack SpeedGod throws an elbow but it misses.
Stack struggles to land a body shot inside as Jack SpeedGod controls his hands.
Jack SpeedGod breaks the clinch.
Stack uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jack SpeedGod has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stack lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stack avoids the body shot from Jack SpeedGod.
Stack looks to score with a jab to the body but Jack SpeedGod is just out of range.
Stack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jack SpeedGod! But no joy.
Stack throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack SpeedGod throws a body punch but Stack moves out of range.
Stack bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jack SpeedGod was well out of range. Poor timing from Stack.
Stack throws a shot from downtown. Jack SpeedGod moves away and avoids it.
Jack SpeedGod ducks under a wild hook from Stack.
Stack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod cracks Stack with an open hand slap.
Jack SpeedGod lands a nice shot to the body.
Stack takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a body shot.
Stack fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stack throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stack.
Stack throws a body punch but Jack SpeedGod moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jack SpeedGod on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jack SpeedGod connects with a body shot that sends Stack's belly button to the back.
Jack SpeedGod throws a body shot but no joy.
Stack looks to score with a jab to the body but Jack SpeedGod is just out of range.
Stack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Stack.
Jack SpeedGod swings for the body but Stack moves out of range.
Stack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jack SpeedGod cracks Stack with a good jab.
Stack lands with a cross.
The crowd cheers as Jack SpeedGod lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stack doesn't seem phased though.
Stack throws an off balance right hand
and Jack SpeedGod counters with a nice uppercut.
Stack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jack SpeedGod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jack SpeedGod appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stack swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stack's head.
Jack SpeedGod lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stack misses with a hook. Jack SpeedGod ducked under it nicely.
Jack SpeedGod throws out a counter right but Stack avoids it with no problem.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jack SpeedGod listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stack lands with an uppercut that bounces Jack SpeedGod off the cage and back into range.
Jack SpeedGod fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stack on the side of the head.
Stack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jack SpeedGod moves away.
Stack tries to bum rush Jack SpeedGod with a series of wild strikes but Jack SpeedGod uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stack with a hook.
Jack SpeedGod tries to move into range but Stack moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stack fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jack SpeedGod swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jack SpeedGod scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stack throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Jack SpeedGod to counter with a crisp jab.
Stack takes a swing at Jack SpeedGod's ribcage but misses.
Jack SpeedGod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stack scores with a nice head shot.
Stack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod throws out a counter right but Stack avoids it with no problem.
Jack SpeedGod slips under a jab.
Stack misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stack takes the fight into the clinch.
Stack blocks an elbow strike.
Jack SpeedGod wants to stall.
Stack avoids a wild elbow strike from Jack SpeedGod.
Stack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stack lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Stack.
Jack SpeedGod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stack misses with a straight left.
Jack SpeedGod scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stack throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jack SpeedGod takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jack SpeedGod with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jack SpeedGod slips a straight right by Stack.
Stack avoids the body shot from Jack SpeedGod.
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 Joe Stack will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jack SpeedGod jabs at Stack's body.
Stack misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jack SpeedGod! But no joy.
Jack SpeedGod scores with a jab. Stack acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stack slips a straight right by Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jack SpeedGod! But no joy.
Jack SpeedGod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jack SpeedGod connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stack throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack SpeedGod jabs Stack right on the nose. Stack blinks but takes it well.
Jack SpeedGod feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stacks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stack scores with a jab to the head.
Stack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jack SpeedGod gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stack.
Stack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jack SpeedGod moves away.
Jack SpeedGod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stack.
Jack SpeedGod connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod looks to score with a jab to the body but Stack is just out of range.
Jack SpeedGod lands a lovely overhand right.
Stack takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big right from Jack SpeedGod misses.
Stack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stack missing with a left hand there. Jack SpeedGod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Stack misses.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Stack counter with a right hand.
Stack cracks Jack SpeedGod with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jack SpeedGod scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good exchange - Stack coming out on top.
Jack SpeedGod connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack SpeedGod blocks a jab.
Jack SpeedGod lands a right hook to the body.
Jack SpeedGod swings for the body but Stack moves out of range.
Stack lands a glancing blow to the side of Jack SpeedGod's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Jack SpeedGod misses
and Stack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jack SpeedGod is rocked!
Jack SpeedGod misses with a body shot.
Jack SpeedGod is still on wobbly legs! Can Stack finish him?
Jack SpeedGod scores with a jab.
Jack SpeedGod seems to have recovered his senses.
Jack SpeedGod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stack moves away.
Stack throws a big counter combination but Jack SpeedGod scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stack takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a body shot.
Stack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jack SpeedGod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Stack misses the target.
Stack looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jack SpeedGod blocks a jab.
Jack SpeedGod lands with a straight right. Stack didn't see that one coming.
Jack SpeedGod avoids the body shot from Stack.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jack SpeedGod! But no joy.
Stack misses the jab.
Jack SpeedGod throws a body punch but Stack moves out of range.
Jack SpeedGod on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stack misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod moves out of range of the strikes.
Stack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jack SpeedGod manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Jack SpeedGod releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stack throws a series of punches but Jack SpeedGod avoids them all with ease.
Jack SpeedGod changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stack takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jack SpeedGod scores with the left hand. Stack knows he should have avoided that one.
Jack SpeedGod lands with a nice body punch.
Jack SpeedGod just misses with a punch to the body.
Stack throwing a counter right hand but Jack SpeedGod manages to avoid it.
A big right from Jack SpeedGod misses.
Stack throws a shot to the body.
Jack SpeedGod slips under a jab.
Jack SpeedGod connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stack's hands.
A shot to the liver by Jack SpeedGod. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jack SpeedGod.
Stack cracks a nice hook into Jack SpeedGod's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stack misses with a hook to the body
and Jack SpeedGod counters with a nice body shot.
Stack gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stack stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jack SpeedGod defending well as Stack loads up on a big left hand.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a looping right.
Jack SpeedGod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stack.
Stack lands a nice shot to the body.
Jack SpeedGod clobbers Stack with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stack walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stack cracks Jack SpeedGod with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jack SpeedGod manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack SpeedGod manages to avoid it.
Stack swings for the body but Jack SpeedGod moves out of range.
Jack SpeedGod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A cross from Stack lands.
Stack ducks under a wild hook from Jack SpeedGod.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Taylor Jack SpeedGod will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jack SpeedGod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stack tests Jack SpeedGod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jack SpeedGod connects with the punch.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a looping right.
Jack SpeedGod throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Stack.
A telegraphed right hand from Stack misses the target.
Jack SpeedGod throws out a counter right but Stack avoids it with no problem.
Jack SpeedGod scores with a body shot.
Jack SpeedGod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stack scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stack tries to clinch up but Jack SpeedGod circles away and keeps his distance.
Stack closes the distance and pushes Jack SpeedGod back into the cage.
Stack misses with some punches.
Jack SpeedGod taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Stack fails to land.
Jack SpeedGod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stack lands a hook that snaps the head of Jack SpeedGod backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jack SpeedGod throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stack tries to throw a body punch but Jack SpeedGod avoids it by throwing Stack back against the cage.
Jack SpeedGod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stack backwards.
Jack SpeedGod throws an elbow that misses.
Stack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jack SpeedGod tries to circle away but Stack has him pinned against the cage.
Stack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jack SpeedGod misses with the head strike.
Stack scores with a hook to the body.
Stack stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jack SpeedGod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to break free.
Stack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stack tries a body shot but Jack SpeedGod blocks it.
Stack lands a nice shot to the body.
Stack tries a body shot but Jack SpeedGod blocks it.
Stack cracks Jack SpeedGod with a nice body shot.
Stack lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stack.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stack swings wildly with an uppercut but Jack SpeedGod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stack swings wildly with an uppercut but Jack SpeedGod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack SpeedGod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stack blocks an elbow strike from Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stack ducks right into an uppercut from Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Jack SpeedGod misses.
Stack lands a head shot.
Jack SpeedGod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stack moves away.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a looping left.
Jack SpeedGod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stack scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stack connects with a body shot that sends Jack SpeedGod's belly button to the back.
Stack swings widly with a right hand
and Jack SpeedGod counters with a stiff right hand.
Stack misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stack tests Jack SpeedGod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stack misses with a wild body shot.
Jack SpeedGod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jack SpeedGod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack SpeedGod slips under a jab from Stack.
Jack SpeedGod looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jack SpeedGod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stack.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a straight right.
Stack on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jack SpeedGod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Stack misses the target.
Stack connects with a body shot that sends Jack SpeedGod's belly button to the back.
Stack misses with a wild body shot.
Stack walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jack SpeedGod moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jack SpeedGod throws a shot to the body.
Stack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jack SpeedGod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stack punishes Jack SpeedGod's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Jack SpeedGod ducks right into an uppercut from Stack.
Jack SpeedGod takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stack slips a jab from Jack SpeedGod.
The fighters circling - Stack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stack moves into range and clinches up with Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod takes a shot to the head.
Jack SpeedGod throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stack scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jack SpeedGod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jack SpeedGod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jack SpeedGod lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stack at a distance.
Jack SpeedGod has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stack finds it's way round the side to connect with Jack SpeedGod's head.
Stack tries to close the distance and clinch but Jack SpeedGod swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stack doesn't manage to clinch there - Jack SpeedGod circles away.
Stack avoids the body shot from Jack SpeedGod.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Stack showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stack has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Stack!
Joe Stack managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, 30th Century Beer Store, into his post fight interview.
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