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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Beckham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rampage Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Rampage Jackson enters the cage!
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175 cm
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245 lbs
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170 cm
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Beckham! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rampage Jackson! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Beckham. Beckham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage. Jackson keeps control of Beckham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Beckham has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Beckham tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Beckham drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Beckham. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beckham drags the fight down to the ground.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Jackson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Beckham misses with a wild combination.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Beckham, before circling back to the center of the mat. Beckham shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense. Beckham keeps the fight on the outside. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Beckham. Beckham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Beckham gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Beckham fails to pull guard.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Beckham using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Beckham is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beckham down to the mat. Beckham avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Jackson looks gassed! Beckham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Beckham looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wants to clinch. Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Beckham doesn't succeed with the takedown and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Beckham's guard. Jackson controlling from the top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Beckham working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Beckham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Beckham is looking to sweep but instead, Jackson has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson wants to control but Beckham is keeping him busy. Jackson works his way into full mount! Jackson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Beckham to take his back! Beckham tries to escape the position.
Jackson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rampage Jackson dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Beckham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beckham off to one side. David Beckham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Beckham striking off his back but it's not causing Jackson any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson trying to control but Beckham is working from the bottom. Jackson wants to pass the guard but Beckham is keeping the position. Beckham trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Beckham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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. Beckham gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Beckham's guard. Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jackson stops Beckham from standing up. Beckham keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. Beckham throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jackson trying to control but Beckham is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Beckham wants to sweep but no luck. Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Beckham is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beckham manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Beckham's guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Beckham drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Beckham defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson is looking to stand up but Beckham isn't so interested in that idea. Jackson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Jackson is looking to stand up but Beckham isn't so interested in that idea. Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beckham is one step ahead there. Beckham trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rampage Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Beckham looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Jackson wants to control but Beckham is keeping busy and won't allow it. Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Beckham sitting in guard, not really doing much. Jackson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Rampage Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Beckham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Jackson keeping moving, preventing Beckham from controlling successfully. Beckham tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard. Jackson striking off his back but it's not causing Beckham any problems. Beckham trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Jackson misses with a takedown attempt and Beckham counters with a leg kick. Beckham tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance. Beckham misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Beckham's guard. Beckham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there. Jackson controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beckham's guard. Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Beckham defends it. Jackson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Beckham controls his leg. Jackson thows a huge punch but Beckham dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Beckham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily. Jackson trying to control the pace. Beckham is trying to get back to full guard. Beckham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Rampage Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Jackson 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Rampage Jackson! Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Rampage Jackson! Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Rampage Jackson!
Rampage Jackson wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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pop
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RATING
34% |
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