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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Jacobson (ranked 2487 p4p, 2286 weight class) and Drew Krueger (ranked 285 p4p, 261 weight class). Marshall Jacobson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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198 cm 26 245 11 - 8 - 0 |
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203 cm 21 270 5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt World class boxer Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler Excellent MT 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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marshall Jacobson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drew Krueger! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jacobson misses with a looping right. Krueger throws out a counter right but Jacobson avoids it with no problem. Krueger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Jacobson. A punch lands to the side of Krueger 's head but he takes it in his stride. Krueger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacobson throws out the jab. Krueger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacobson. Krueger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Jacobson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Marshall Jacobson has been cut. Jacobson with a jab.
It looks like Drew Krueger has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jacobson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacobson throws a hook to the side of Krueger's head but Krueger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Krueger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Krueger defending well as Jacobson loads up on a big left hand. Krueger takes a swing at Jacobson's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jacobson slaps away a takedown attempt from Krueger, before circling back to the center of the mat. No joy there for Jacobson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Jacobson does no damage. Jacobson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krueger.
We've been told by Jacobson's head coaches at Slobos Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Krueger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krueger jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jacobson lands a body shot.
Jacobson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krueger manages to avoid it. Krueger moves away from the strike by Jacobson.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Krueger takes a body punch but keeps moving. Krueger lands a jab to the head.
Krueger takes one to the side of the head.
Jacobson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jacobson scores with a punch to the head. Krueger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krueger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Jacobson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Krueger's hands. Krueger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobson manages to avoid it. Krueger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacobson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jacobson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jacobson throws a one two combo.
Jacobson connects with a looping right hand.
Krueger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jacobson rather than just go for the knockout. Krueger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Jacobson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacobson works Krueger's body with a nice hook. Jacobson ducks under a wild hook from Krueger. Jacobson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. The fighters circling - Krueger throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jacobson is looking to counter the offense by Krueger and move into the clinch. Krueger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacobson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jacobson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jacobson sends Krueger crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jacobson is motioning to the referee to let Krueger up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jacobson lands a big right hook! Krueger looks hurt but is still standing! Jacobson lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Krueger falls down and Jacobson dives in with a huge hammer fist! Krueger's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Jacobson runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marshall Jacobson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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